Vision

Every Xinminite, a confident problem solver.

Mission

Building confidence and fostering interest in mathematics.

Key Programmes

At Xinmin Primary School, the Math Department believes every child can be a confident problem solver. With this vision in mind, various activities are planned throughout the year to ensure that there are rich learning experiences within and beyond the classroom to build our students’ confidence and foster their interest in mathematics.

Math Around Us

To develop lifelong learners who are curious and open-minded, students are engaged in authentic learning experiences where they take responsibility, lead and contribute actively to learning as well as experience the ‘Eureka’ moment as a math learner. Students also get their first-hand experience as they learn to identify the application of Math in their many daily life experiences making learning meaningful and interesting.

Think Like a Mathematician

To develop innovative collaborators, students are given opportunities in class to solve non-routine and open-ended problems, discuss their solutions, think aloud, and reflect on what they are doing. Through teamwork, it is hoped that our students learn to work well with others and become adaptable and resilient in solving challenging problems creatively using this in-house learning package curated by our math teachers.

Spatial Visualisation Programme

To develop metacognitive awareness, the SPV helps our students relate abstract mathematical concepts with concrete objects to make sense of various mathematical ideas as well as their connections and applications.

Specialty Programmes

Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM)

LSM provides early intervention to support P1 to P4 students who need extra guidance in learning Mathematics. Through this programme, students are equipped with basic numeracy skills to boost their confidence in problem solving.

E2K Math Programme

The E2K Mathematics Programme develops students Mathematical reasoning skills and deepen their conceptual understanding through an inquiry approach. Students will have opportunities to collaborate with their peers and engage in Mathematical thinking through puzzles, games, and Mathematics explorations. The rich learning experiences serve to help students develop the habits, attitudes and dispositions mathematicians possess, as well as to gain important 21st century competencies such as critical and inventive thinking and effective communication skills.

Our teachers who are trained in the E2K pedagogy run this enrichment programme for selected P4 and P5 students who display interest in and aptitude for Mathematics.

Achievements

2023 Competitions

SMKC

**SMOPS (HCI) **

**NMOS (NUS High) **