Tag: Singapore
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An Exclusive Inside Look at APMOPS with Past Year Papers!
What does APMOPS stand for? The APMOPS, or the Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS), is an annual math olympiad organised by Hwa Chong Institution. The first APMOPS was held in 1990 (previously known as SMOPS) and has since expanded to participating centres in…
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The Only SASMO Preparation Guide You Need (P2-P3)
What is SASMO? For Lower Primary students (Primary 2 and Primary 3) who are excelling at school math, the SASMO might be up their alley. SASMO, which stands for Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad, is a competitive math contest that will challenge and engage…
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How to Prepare Your Child for the Math Olympiad
If you have stumbled upon this blog, you would probably have heard of the Math Olympiad. But what exactly is it and how can you prepare your child for the Math Olympiad? What is Math Olympiad Math Olympiad is a competitive exam that tests students…
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[2024] All you need to know about the Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest
The Guide to the Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest Whether you are an avid fan of competitive math or a parent of a budding mathematician in the making, you would definitely have heard of the Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (or SMKC for short). It is one…
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Things You Need to Know about 2022 PSLE Math
The Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE)is one of the key milestones in any Singaporean child’s life. It can be stressful and anxiety-inducing for many 12-year-olds. In 2022, it was no different. Forums would often be abuzz with chatters about the PSLE Math questions almost instantaneously…
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The best way to prepare for Singapore Math Olympiad
With the recent changes to the PSLE scoring system, parents have been flocking to various enrichment centres to bolster their children’s chances of getting into the school of their choice through Direct School Admission (DSA). For kids with really good number sense and are quick…
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Think Academy Singapore Math Olympiad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.What is TASMO? Think Academy Global Math Competition (TASMO) is an online mathematical competition for students aged 5-11, in which children have the chance to sharpen their problem-solving skills in a 1 hour or 1.5 hour math extravaganza. Students can sign up for the competition…
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P1-P5 Math Competition Preparation Programme – Open for Enrolment
The first half of each year is the peak period for Math Competitions in Singapore. More than playing an essential role in the Direct School Admissions, Math Competitions assess students’ learning and attitudes towards math competition. Here is an overview of the various Math Competitions…
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What You Might Be Getting Wrong about the GEP
Debunking the misconceptions that you may have about the Gifted Education Programme Do you have an intellectually gifted child on hand? Perhaps you are a parent whose child has just undergone the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) Screening Round on 17 August 2022. The GEP is…
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How we help students to ace their math exams
Our 6-Step Teaching Methodology What makes a good lesson? It is a teacher’s countless hours of learning and teaching experience. It is decades of learning and firm belief in educational philosophy. In Think Academy Singapore, our teaching process consists of 6 steps, of which the…