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Unity Primary School

Mathematics

Discover how our Mathematics programmes build strong foundations and a love for the subject through hands-on learning, quizzes, and problem-solving frameworks from Primary 1 to 6.

Last updated 19 June 2026

Our Vision and Goals

The Mathematics Department aims to develop in students a love for Mathematics and apply problem-solving skills to other disciplines. We aim to do this via:

  • Making the learning of Mathematics relevant and interesting.

  • Building a strong foundation in numeracy.

In UPS, we follow the MOE Mathematics Framework closely. The framework sets the direction for teaching, learning and assessment practices in school.

Pentagon diagram showing Mathematical Problem Solving at center, surrounded by Attitudes, Metacognition, Processes, Concepts, and Skills.

Broad-based Programmes:

  • Heuristic Booklet (P1 to P6)

  • Brain Gym (P1 to P4)

  • Termly Math Mania Quizzes (P1 to P6)

  • Games at Mathe-morphosis Corner (P1 to P6)

Customised Programmes:

  • Focused Remediation

  • Learning Support for Mathematics (P1 to 4)

  • E2K Mathematics (P4 to P6)

Engagement

We emphasize on learning by doing. From concrete manipulatives and experiences, students are guided to uncover abstract mathematical concepts and results. Students engage in activities to explore and learn mathematical concepts and skills. We stress the use of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (C-P-A) in the learning of Mathematics. We strive to make learning of Mathematics fun, meaningful and relevant.

Math Learning Centres

Young students in school uniforms gather around green tables with food items, baskets, and milk cartons during a classroom activity.
Young students in white uniforms gather around green desks with baskets of colorful eggs, egg trays, and juice cartons.

Brain Gym

Young students in uniforms play board games, puzzles, and Connect Four at green and yellow desks in a classroom.
Children in school uniforms playing board games and card games like Uno and Scrabble at classroom desks.

Math Mania Quizzes

Four math puzzles: a circle sequence, animals on scales, numbered cupcakes, and a number diagram with a center question mark.

Strategies

We devised the SPARK framework (adapted from Polya’s 4 steps in problem solving) to help guide and scaffold students’ thinking process during problem-solving.

SPARK problem-solving framework chart with four steps: Study the Problem, Plan, Act on it, Reflect and Keep Checking.