Mathematics

Subject Offered

• Mathematics

Curriculum

T & L Framework

Subject Offered

• Additional Mathematics

Curriculum

T & L Framework

Subject Offered

Curriculum

Principles of Accounts (POA) is designed to provide students with a meaningful basic introduction to financial accounting and to develop an appreciation of the discipline of accounting. It is grounded in preparing, communicating and using financial information, and appreciating the need for ethical conduct. The subject places emphasis on the understanding and application of accounting knowledge to develop lifelong skills and values that will be of value in the increasingly complex world of business.

This subject forms part of a broad-based education to equip students with strong fundamentals for future learning.

In line with the framework of learning Principles of Accounts as an important foundation subject, our department organises a series of enrichment activities to stimulate students' interest and inquisitiveness towards the subject.

2018

Mathematics Learning Journey (24 May)

The mathematics learning journey is specially designed to have structured and customised programme content which involves problem solving heuristics to improve pupils' perceptions towards mathematics and provides opportunities for them to use thinking skills to acquire, extend, refine and apply their knowledge.

Through the learning journey, we have achieved the objectives of
- allowing the students to experience bowling and see the relevance of Mathematics in bowling.
- helping to develop logical reasoning and provide a sense of achievement.
- providing students with a learning experience that will allow them to appreciate the usefulness of Mathematics skills in everyday life.

National ArithmetEQ Challenge (21 May)

ArithmetEQ is a Mathematics board game which won the Innergy Award in 2005. The ArithmetEQ Challenge subsequently became a national competition. As part of the Mathematics JeWel Programme, Jurong West Secondary School sent three teams of students to compete in the 6th National ArithmetEQ Challenge 2018. 

Through the competition, we achieved the objectives of
- cultivating our students’ interest in Mathematics through challenging, exciting and fun board games and
- providing our students with opportunities to apply their numeracy skills and knowledge in Mathematics learned in school.

JWSS team of students for the 6th National ArithmetEQ Challenge 2018
Our students in action during the competition!	Team Bonding after the competition

POA Learning Journey to the Marina Bay Financial Centre Secondary 3 Express students went on a learning journey to Marina Bay Financial Centre on 28 June 2018. As it was their first visit to Marina Bay Financial Centre, the students were excited and eager to explore the various landmarks as they followed their teachers to the respective stations. At each station, the students were tasked to complete a series of accounting questions in teams. Many of them put in their best effort to complete the task within the given time, determined to win a prize for their team!
Build Your Own Business (BYOB) Game Board Challenge (17 and 24 May) Twelve Principles of Accounts (POA) students had a day of fun and excitement when they participated in the BYOB Game Board Challenge organised by Republic Polytechnic.  Students attended a one-day accounting workshop before they pit their newfound knowledge against other schools in a board game that simulates the starting of a business and incorporates basic accounting concepts.
Students interacting with peers from other schools
Students recording business transactions

2017

Math Magic for Frontier Primary School (20 June)

Sec 1 Mathematics Trail to the Singapore Sports Hub (24 October)

The students get to know more about the Sports Hub, find geometric shapes at the location, visit the Shimano Cycling World gallery, apply concepts of angles and polygons at OCBC Square, and have a go at the giant chess set.

At the end of activity, students need to do a presentation to summarize their findings and convince the audience of the credibility of their Mathematical findings. 

Math and Science Week

Magic show with Mathematics and Science

For two consecutive days, different group of students undergone critical thinking and creative problem solving in building the tallest tower and building the most sturdy bridge. 

2016 

Mathematics Week (7 - 11 March)

Objectives:

1.     To build up students’ confidence in using mathematics;

2.     To make learning of mathematics fun, meaningful and relevant for the students.

1. To provide students with an opportunity to see and make linkages among mathematical ideas, between mathematics and science, and between mathematics and the real world; 
   
2. To learn about the threats faced by wildlife, and how these are being overcome;
3. To develop students into self-directed learners, independent thinkers and active contributors.

1. To build up students’ confidence in using mathematics; 
2. To make learning of mathematics fun, meaningful and relevant for the students.
   

Zoopedition (25 May)

(Collaboration between the Mathematics & Science Departments)

Objectives:

1.    To provide students with an opportunity to see and make linkages among mathematical ideas,

        between mathematics and science, and between mathematics and the real world;

2.    To learn about the threats faced by wildlife, and how these are being overcome;

3.    To develop students into self-directed learners, independent thinkers and active contributors.

NYP Science & Technology Challenge (14 October)

This year, 6 teams comprising of Secondary 3 Express students participated in the Science &Technology Challenge organised by Nanyang Polytechnic.

This annual event offers secondary school students an opportunity to apply their knowledge of science, mathematics and technology meaningfully.

Some of the categories which the students participated in included “Design & Build a Bridge”, “Hybrid Boat” and “Vortex Ring Air Cannon”.

Secondary 2 Mathematics Trail at Jurong SuperBowl (22 October)

Objectives:

       1.  To provide students with a learning experience that will allow them to appreciate the

             usefulness of Mathematics skills outside the walls of a classroom, and at the same time

             learn a new sport;

       2.  To provide the opportunity for students to work collaboratively with their peers to solve

             mathematical problems.

Past  Enrichment Programmes for Lower Secondary Pupils

Mathematics Trails

Objectives: 

     1. The trails aim to add value to the pupils’ curriculum by providing an environment for team building,

          relating knowledge with reality and developing their social skills.

     2. Through fun and interesting trail activities with contents that are in line with the school syllabus,

          the department seeks to improve pupils’ perception towards Mathematics and make learning enjoyable.

Changi Airport Terminal 3

Vivo City Mall

Marina Barrage