What is SMC
Introducing the Singapore Math Challenge (SMC), a platform showcasing top math practices and challenging students globally.
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Last year, over 45,000 students participated. Leading countries use international benchmarks to enhance education, as seen in Singapore’s globally-informed syllabus.
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As the New Zealand host, we emphasize the benefits for our students, who can gain valuable skills and international exposure by participating in Singapore's math program.
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Level:
Singapore Grade 1-11 （NZ Year 2-12）
The top 40% of participants will be invited to compete at the SINGAPORE MATH GLOBAL FINALS (SMGF) to be held worldwide.
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Exam Format
Exam duration
90 mins
Total Score
100 points
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G1-G4 (NZ Year 2-5): NOT allowed
G5-G11 (NZ Year 6-12): allowed
Section A
15
Multiple choice Questions
2 points for each correct answer
0 point for each unanswered question
Total marks =30
Section B
10
Non-routine Questions
4 points for each correct answer
0 point for each unanswered question
Total marks =40
Section C
6
Non-routine Questions
5 points for each correct answer
0 point for each unanswered question
Total marks =30
Syllabus
Year 2 - Year 5
Grade 1 (Year 2)
• Numbers up to 100
• Addition & Subtraction within 100
• Division within 20
• Heuristics Skills
• Length
• Money
• Multiplication within 40
• Numbers to 100
• Ordinal Numbers
• Picture Graphs
• Time
Grade 2 (Year 3)
• Numbers up to 100
• Addition & Subtraction within 1000
• Fractions
• Heuristics Skills
• Length
• Mass
• Volume
• Money
• Division within Multiplication tables of 2,3,4,5,10
• Multiplication tables of 2,3,4,5,10
• Picture Graphs with Scales
• Time
• 2D & 3D Shapes
Grade 3 (Year 4)
• Addition and Subtraction Within 10 000
• Multiplication tables of 2 to 10
• Division Within Multiplication tables of 2 to 10
• Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles
• Equivalent Fractions
• Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
• Heuristics Skills
• Length
• Mass
• Money
• Numbers to 10 000
• Tables and Graphs
• Time
• Volume
Grade 4 (Year 5)
• 4 Operations of Whole Numbers
• Angles
• Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles
• 4 Operations of Decimals
• Factors and Multiples
• Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
• Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
• Fractions of a set
• Heuristics Skills
• Length
• Mass
• Money
• Numbers to 100 000
• Properties of Squares and Rectangles
• Time
• Tables and Line Graphs
• Line of Symmetry
Year 6 - Year 8
Grade 5 (Year 6)
• 4 Operations of Decimals
• 4 Operations of Whole Numbers
• Angles
• Area of Triangles
• Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles
• Average
• Fractions of a set
• 4 Operations of Fractions
• Tables and Line Graphs
• Heuristics Skills
• Mass
• Percentage
• Rate
• Ratio
• Properties of Triangles
• Properties of Parallelograms and Trapeziums
• Volume of Cube and Cuboid
Grade 6 (Year 7)
• Operations of Whole Numbers
• 4 Operations of Fractions
• 4 Operations of Decimals
• Percentage
• Volume
• Algebra
• Angles
• Area
• Area and Circumference of Circles
• Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles
• Area of Triangles
• Average
• Heuristics Skills
• Length
• Percentage
• Properties of Quadrilaterals
• Properties of Triangles
• Rate
• Ratio
• Volume
• Volume of Cube and Cuboid
• Tables and Line Graphs
Grade 7 (Year 8)
• Addition and Subtraction of Linear Expressions
• Algebra and Algebraic Manipulation
• Algebraic Fractions
• Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons Approximation and Estimation • Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures
• Inequalities
• Linear Equations
• Linear Functions and Graphs
• Percentage
• Primes, Highest Common Factors, Lowest Common Multiples, Square and Cube Roots
• Rate and Speed
• Ratio
• Real Numbers and their Four Operations
• Approximation and Estimation
• Number Patterns
• Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
• Analysis and Interpretations of Tables, Pictograms, Pie Charts, Line and Bar Graphs
Year 9 - Year 12
Grade 8 (Year 9)
• Algebra and Algebraic Manipulation
• Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons
• Approximation and Estimation
• Congruent and Similar Figures
• Direct and Indirect Proportions
• Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions
• Four Operations of Algebraic Fractions
• Graphs of Quadratic Functions
• Linear Equations
• Linear Functions and Graphs
• Linear Inequalities
• Map and Scales
• Number Patterns
• Percentage
• Primes, Highest Common Factors, Lowest Common Multiples, Square and Cube Roots
• Probability of Single Events
• Pythagoras' Theorem
• Quadratic Equations
• Number Patterns
• Rate and Speed
• Ratio
• Simultaneous Equations
• Trigonometric Ratios
• Analysis and Interpretations of Tables, Pictograms, Pie Charts, Dot Diagrams, Histograms, Stem-and-Leaf Diagrams, Line and Bar Graphs
• Mean, Mode and Median
• Volume and Surface Area of Prism & Cylinder
• Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres
Grade 9 (Year 10)
• Algebra and Algebraic Manipulation
• Algebraic Fractions
• Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons
• Applications of Trigonometry
• Approximation and Estimation
• Arc Length, Sector Area and Radian Measure
• Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures
• Congruence and Similarity
• Coordinate Geometry
• Data Handling and Analysis
• Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions
• Functions and Graphs
• Further Trigonometry
• Indices and Standard Form
• Linear Equations
• Linear Inequalities
• Map and Scales
• Number Patterns
• Percentage
• Primes, Highest Common Factors, Lowest Common Multiples, Square and Cube Roots
• Probability of Single and Combined Events
• Pythagoras Theorem
• Quadratic Equations
• Rate and Speed
• Ratio
• Direct and Indirect Proportions
• Real Numbers and their Four Operations
• Simultaneous Equations
• Volume and Surface Area of Prism & Cylinder
• Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres
Grade 10/11 (Year 11/12)
• Algebra and Algebraic Manipulation
• Algebraic Fractions
• Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons
• Applications of Trigonometry
• Approximation and Estimation
• Arc Length, Sector Area and Radian Measure
• Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures
• Congruence and Similarity
• Coordinate Geometry
• Data Handling and Analysis
• Expansion and Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions
• Functions and Graphs
• Further Trigonometry
• Indices and Standard Form
• Linear Equations
• Linear Inequalities
• Map and Scales
• Number Patterns
• Percentage
• Primes, Highest Common Factors, Lowest Common Multiples, Square and Cube Roots
• Probability of Single and Combined Events
• Pythagoras Theorem
• Quadratic Equations
• Rate and Speed
• Ratio
• Direct and Indirect Proportions
• Real Numbers and their Four Operations
• Simultaneous Equations
• Volume and Surface Area of Prism & Cylinder
• Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres
• Set and Set Notation
• Matrices
• Vectors In Two Dimensions
Awards
Online E-certificates and performance reports are provided for all participants, with each receiving an award E-certificate.
All Award winners are also invited to compete in the Singapore Math Global Finals (SMGF) 2026.
DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED SOON
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