Mathematics Department

Find out how the Mathematics Department builds confident, curious learners through a three-tier programme covering subject mastery, enrichment, and talent development.

Last updated 8 July 2026

Mathematics Department

Vision
Inquisitive and Confident Learner

Mission
To ignite students' interest and curiosity in Mathematics, and nurture resilience in their attitude towards the learning of Mathematics

Key Programmes

Key Programme in Mathematics Department

YISS Maths Department adopts a 3-tiers T&L framework to provide a broad spectrum to meet the needs of our diverse learners for the future.

Three-tier pyramid with blue base labeled Subject Mastery, red middle labeled Extend, blue top labeled Talent.

Mathematics Department three-tier teaching and learning framework

Level	Descriptions
Subject Mastery (Every student, a successful individual)	We design lessons to allow our students to achieve a deep understanding of the basic Mathematical concepts. We incorporate suitable learning experiences in teaching concepts, making Mathematics relevant by relating to real-life. We design self-directed learning programmes for students to learn at their own pace and to take responsibility in their own learning. We infuse thinking skills (Analyzing, Generalization, deducing) and problem solving skills into our teaching to develop our students to be confident problem solvers.
Extend (Going beyond)	We extend our students’ learning by exposing them to higher order thinking and non-routine questions. We provide opportunities for all students to represent Y.I. in external competitions. We also provide opportunities to develop our students to become confident problem solvers and also critical thinkers.
Talent (A thirst for in-depth)	Maths Talent Programme This is a 3 years programme to stretch the potential of the high-ability students in the area of Mathematics. They will be trained weekly by our teachers beyond curriculum time. In addition, students will represent our school to take part in the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) and Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). Students will also have the opportunity to go on a local/overseas learning journey to enrich their learning experience. (in the midst of seeking collaboration with higher institutions)

Level

Descriptions

Subject Mastery
(Every student, a successful individual)

We design lessons to allow our students to achieve a deep understanding of the basic Mathematical concepts.

We incorporate suitable learning experiences in teaching concepts, making Mathematics relevant by relating to real-life.

We design self-directed learning programmes for students to learn at their own pace and to take responsibility in their own learning.

We infuse thinking skills (Analyzing, Generalization, deducing) and problem solving skills into our teaching to develop our students to be confident problem solvers.

Extend
(Going beyond)

We extend our students’ learning by exposing them to higher order thinking and non-routine questions.

We provide opportunities for all students to represent Y.I. in external competitions.

We also provide opportunities to develop our students to become confident problem solvers and also critical thinkers.

Talent
(A thirst for in-depth)

Maths Talent Programme

This is a 3 years programme to stretch the potential of the high-ability students in the area of Mathematics. They will be trained weekly by our teachers beyond curriculum time.

In addition, students will represent our school to take part in the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) and Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). Students will also have the opportunity to go on a local/overseas learning journey to enrich their learning experience. (in the midst of seeking collaboration with higher institutions)

Mathematics key programmes by tier and secondary level

Level	Sec 1	Sec 2	Sec 3	Sec 4
Subject Mastery	• Learning experiences (Self-exploratory) • Self-directed learning (Flipped classroom, E-learning) • Alternative assessment (Performance task, Journal writing, Presentation) • Mathematics Day (1 Day) • Explicit teaching of thinking skills (Analyzing, Generalization, deducing) and problem solving skills (Polya’s 4 steps of problem solving & Maths Heuristics) • Progressive Mastery Programme for Algebra (E-learning)
Subject Mastery	• ICT-infused lesson (Excel in the learning of statistic) • Graphic Calculator – Seeing is believing (Signature Programme) – Sec 2 • Intensive revision for GCE N and O Level
Extend	• Level Participation in external competitions • Exposure to higher-order/ non-rontinue thinking questions • Participation in external competitions (SMO, AMC, Coding in Mathematics for Sec 1E, Mathematics Challenge by Ngee Ann Polytechnic)
Talent	Maths Talent Programme • Weekly training for HOT questions