mathematics aptitude assessment

Formerly known as the Singapore Math Challenge (SMC), the Mathematics Aptitude Assessment is a new international assessment for students from K2 to Grade 11/12. Written by top teachers of the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE), the Mathematics Aptitude Assessment is offered to nearly every country in the world.

Singapore Math is taught in over 70 countries globally, and the Mathematics Aptitude Assessment will be the standard used to measure students and inform parents and teachers with valuable formative and summative assessment data for them to improve teaching and learning.

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Mathematics Aptitude Assessment syllabi

The syllabi of each age category is provided as a guide for the Mathematics Aptitude Assessment. It is important to note that the scope of the assessments is not limited to these syllabi.

Grade 9

Maps and Scales
Direct and Indirect Proportions
Algebraic Expressions and Formulae
Quadratic Functions and Graphs
Simultaneous Equations
Congruent and Similar Figures
Pythagorean Theorem and Trigonometric Ratio
Volume and Surface Area of Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres
Data Handling and Analysis - Dot Diagrams, Histograms, Stem and Leaf Diagrams;
Mean, Median, Mode
Probability of a Single Event
All topics covered in previous syllabi

Grade 8

Numbers and their Four Operations
Ratios involving Rational Numbers
Percentages
Rates & Speed
Algebraic Expressions and Formulae
Cartesian Coordinates in 2 Dimensions
Graphs of Linear Functions
Equations and Inequalities
Angles, Triangles, and Polygons
Area, Perimeter, and Volume of Composite Plane Figures
Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
Data Handling and Analysis - Tables, Bar Graphs, Pictograms, Line Graphs, Pie Charts
All topics covered in previous syllabi

Grade 5

Numbers up to 100,000
Factors and Multiples
Four Operations of Numbers within 100,000
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Decimals up to 3 Decimal Places
Four Operations of Decimals
Time - 24h Clock
Properties of Rectangles and Squares
Lines of Symmetry
Angles - 8-point Compass
Tables and Line Graphs
All topics covered in previous syllabi

Kindergarten

Numbers up to 20
Time
Length
Shapes
Pictorial graphs

mathematics aptitude assessment

Mathematics Aptitude Assessment syllabi

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Grade 1

Kindergarten