Mathematics

Explore how the Mathematics department builds critical thinkers through hands-on learning, the STAR problem-solving approach, Olympiad training, and early support for students who need it.

Last updated 10 September 2026

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT VISION

A community of critical thinkers and innovative problem solvers, where CZ Stars are passionately engaged in mathematics, and poised to excel in an ever-evolving world.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT PROGRAMMES

Learning experiences through Activity-Based Learning (ABL)

Students learn Mathematics in meaningful ways by using manipulatives and working with their peers. Through these activities, students construct their mathematical meaning through collaborative learning. When learning is meaningful, students are engaged and want to learn more.

Students using a weighing scale to measure mass and creating picture graphs of their favourite canteen store.

$Four photos of students using colorful fraction discs and shape cutouts at desks to learn equivalence concepts.$

Students using paper strips and straws to demonstrate obtuse, acute, and right angles in a classroom activity.

Students use colored paper cutouts and rubber bands on geoboards to create symmetrical shapes and figures in a classroom activity.

Students in masks work with paper triangles, strings, and weights to measure triangle height in a classroom activity.

Handwritten math worksheet showing a circle divided into sectors rearranged into a rectangle, with text explaining how the area of a circle is derived.

STAR approach in problem solving

In the solving of word problems, we advocate the acronym of STAR to enable students to systematically search for clues in the word problems and to apply the appropriate plan to solve them.

Study the problem
Think of a plan
Act out the plan
Rethink the problem

Chart showing STAR problem solving steps: Study, Think, Act, Rethink, each with a yellow star icon.

Chart showing the STAR problem solving approach with four steps: Study, Think, Act, and Rethink.

Talent Management

Mathematics Olympiad Training is provided for Primary 4, 5 and 6 students who show passion and aptitude in advanced Math problem solving. As part of the programme, our students will take part in Mathematics Olympiad Competitions

Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM)

Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM) is an early intervention programme started by MOE for Primary 1 and 2 students who lack foundational numeracy skills. A trained LSM teacher will provide daily teaching to these students in a small group setting to assist them to master their numeracy skills.

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