Mathematics
Mathematics
The Mathematics Department believes that everyone can do Mathematics. No matter what the starting point is, our teachers ensure high expectations for all by supporting and empowering students to reach their potential. Our curriculum and programmes are designed to develop problem-solving disposition, digital literacy, and self-directedness. We provide opportunities for students to develop critical thinking in order to make sense of the disciplinarity of Mathematics, to see connections and applications to the real world. Bukit Viewans develop mathematical confidence and competence, gaining understanding on why Mathematics is important and relevant in their lives.
Our Teachers
Head of Department: | Mrs Irni Prasad (Maths) | |
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Mathematics | Principles of Accounts (POA) | |
Mr Alexander Chia (HOD Ed-Tech) |
Miss Patricia Lye (SH/Computing) | Mdm Quek Eng Chiew (ST) |
Mrs Kelly Chew | Mr Liu Sijian (ST) | Ms Vianne Tan Wei Yan |
Ms Kumutha Maniam | Mr Muhd Na’im Bin Sa’dollah | Mr Joshua Tan |
Ms Illya Nafiza | Mrs Leong Wee Choo | Ms Lee Aye Li |
Mr Tan Chong Han | Mr Chin Kwek Siong | |
Mr Neal Warren Cooke | Mdm Fatimah Begum | |
Mr Joshua Lee | Mr Andy Lee | |
Mr Gopi Krishnan | ||
Key Programmes and Achievements
Mathematical Modelling Projects
Secondary 3 students worked on a real-world problem “Bungee-Jumping”. Using data collated and Excel or Desmos, they were tasked to figure out a mathematical model for the given problem.Mathematical modelling (MM) uses mathematical approaches to understand and make decisions about real-world problems and is a powerful tool to nurture necessary mathematical thinking skills.
S1 Amazing Race - “Math Mission: It’s Possible”
Secondary 1 students were tasked to solve mathematics problems that were placed around the school. Once solved, they will obtain clues to crack a code. Learning Experience (LE) focuses on learning as a process rather than an outcome and is student-centric, allowing a student to do something as part of his/her learning. LE contributes to the development of process (cognitive and metacognitive) as well as 21st century competencies.
Flipped Learning Resources
Our teachers are competent in many ICT tools and platforms that enable students to be empowered in their learning. We leverage on google classroom for resources, assignments and announcement, Kahoot and Quizziz for Assessment for Learning (AfL), video lessons recordings to complement learning tasks, DESMOS and SLS functions that enable self-directed and collaborative learning. The department has also incorporated Success Criteria and Self-Assessment checklist for each topic so that students can regulate and monitor their own learning. ‘Test My Understanding’ (TMU) assignments are also a novel way to carry out homework, one that empowers students and guides them to the next step.
Innovation
The AlgeCards is a set of manipulatives developed from a Lesson Study project by the department in collaboration with Assistant Professor Dr Leong Yew Hoong from NIE-MME in 2009. It has been used school-wide in the teaching of algebraic concepts. Through this project, the department has developed ready-made lesson packages customised to our students’ learning needs.
Student Achievements
Selected students took part in the Singapore and Asian Schools Mathematics Olympiad (SASMO) and Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) Competition, 2 students achieved the Silver award, 7 achieved the Bronze award and 10 were given Honourable Mention for SASMO. 1 student achieved the Bronze award and 2 Honourable Mentions for SMO.
SMO Competition (2022) | |
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Gibson Bong Hoong Nien (2G) | Bronze |
Shawn Shayrhyzan (2F) | Honourable Mention |
Lee Zhi Hui, Shane (4F) | Honourable Mention |
SASMO Competition (2022) | |
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Gibson Bong Hoong Nien (2G) | Silver |
Shawn Shayrhyzan (2F) | Silver |
Jermaine Lee Zhixuan (1G) | Bronze |
Bae Junho (1H) | Bronze |
Peter Benny Liana Chrissy (2D) | Bronze |
Gan Jing Yang (2F) | Bronze |
Amjathkhan Abeejith (2F) | Bronze |
Ng Ren Xu (3D) | Bronze |
Chloe Lim En Qi (4D) | Bronze |
Tan Pin Yuan(1C) | Honourable Mention |
Gunasekaran Baranikumar (1D) | Honourable Mention |
Kim Joonsu (1E) | Honourable Mention |
Arun Kumar David Rachel David (2D) | Honourable Mention |
Ong Hao En Ethan (2G) | Honourable Mention |
Li Ee-Zhe (3F) | Honourable Mention |
Fong Qi Ying Caden (3F) | Honourable Mention |
Giam Yu Rong Marie (4E) | Honourable Mention |
Tan Kuan Chong, Brendan (4F) | Honourable Mention |
Charlyne Tan Sin Yen (4F) | Honourable Mention |
Teacher Accolades
Four of our teachers conducted a Teacher-Led Workshop entitled “Revolutionising Homework in Mathematics’. Mr Liu Sijian, Mr Kenneth Khoo, Mr Wang Kangcheng and Mrs Kelly Chew.
West Zone Mathematics (Secondary) Webinar 2022; sharing on’ Collaborative Learning of S1NT Area and Perimeter ‘. Mr Alex Chia, Mr Nur Illya and Mr Kenneth Khoo.
Academy Awards for Professions Development 2022
Mr Liu Sijian (Facilitator of Workshops)
Mdm Quek Eng Chiew (Facilitator of Workshops)
Mr Wang Kangcheng (Researcher)
Principles of Accounts
In today’s business climate, accounting is about more than just crunching numbers. Our students not only acquire knowledge and understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, principles and procedures in the context of business aims and activities, they also develop the understanding of the role of accounting in providing an information system for monitoring and decision making.
Students will develop skills and attitudes that are pertinent to the workforce such as accuracy, orderliness, logical thought and an appreciation of professional ethics.