Mathematics

Discover how the Mathematics department nurtures students through enrichment programmes, talent development, and real-world problem solving.

Last updated on 5 November 2026

Head of Department
Ms Tracy Huang

Subject Head
Mr Quek Wee Hee Nicholas

Teachers
Mr Elangovan (Year Head)
Mr Khairul Adli (HOD/School Staff Developer)
Miss Serina Tan (HOD/Character and Citizenship Education)
Mr Daniel Tan (Covering Year Head)
Ms Lynn Yeo (SH/Character and Citizenship Education)
Mr Aaron Yeo
Mdm Goh Lay Hoon
Mdm Jessica Heng
Mdm Rebecca Ho
Miss Wee Swee Kee (Covering SH/Talent Development)
Mdm Vanessa Ng
Ms Khoo Ru Yu Melissa
Ms Alisa Choong Hwee Xuan
Miss Valerie Chia
Ms Nur Jasmine Roslan
Mdm Zalina Bte Abdul Jalil
Mr John Koh
Mr Lee Chee Weng
Mdm Lynn Ng Lay Suan
Dr Chan Wen Kiat

HS Enrichment Programme :
To provide students with opportunity to apply mathematics concepts to solve problems in Real World Context and to develop critical thinking skills through our level programmes:
Sec 1 Data handling
Sec 2 Maths Escape and Math Trail
Sec 1 to 3 Maths Real World Challenge
Sec 3 POA Investment Game

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HS Maths Talent Programme:
• To identify and nurture Hougeans with an aptitude for Mathematics/POA
• To stretch pupils with higher ability in Mathematics (HPL) and instill in them a passion for solving non-routine problems.

NIE Math Challenge 2026: 7 High Distinctions and 10 Distinctions

$NIE Math Challenge 2026$

Financial Literacy for Youths 2026: First Runner Up

National Accounting Challenge 2026: Merit Award

2025 RP Financial Literacy Competition: 1st place

Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (SMKC) 2025, 3 Golds, 2 Silvers, 8 Bronzes, 4 Honourable Mentions

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NIE Math Challenge 2025: 4 High Distinctions and 29 Distinctions

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Singapore Mathematical Olympiad 2025

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2023 Animation and Game Making Competition 1 Bronze Award, 1 Certificate of Participation

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HS Maths ICT Programme

Infusion of ICT into Maths and POA lessons to enhance the learning of Maths and POA
Provide students with opportunities to
• become responsible Net Savvy netizens
• develop 21st CC (i.e. Communication, Collaboration and information skills)

Measuring Angles Using A Protractor

Alternate Assessment at HS

Assessment strategies beyond traditional exams to provide students more opportunities to strengthen their 21st century competencies and develop as self-directed learners.
Supports a holistic approach in assessing students’ learning needs whilst providing a variety of learning experiences.

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Computational Thinking at HS

Computational Thinking encompasses systematic-thinking skills essential in our digital age.
Involves decomposition (breaking down problems), pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms that supports students’ critical, adaptive and inventive thinking skills.

Computational flowchart created in class by Secondary One students.

Flowchart checking if x is greater than 0, outputting "Number is positive" or "Number is not positive".

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