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.

Achievements

2019

Secondary 2 Mathematics Trail (28 May)
The Secondary 2 students embarked on a learning trail where they were given the opportunities to connect mathematics that they have learnt in school to the real world. Through a visit to the supermarket and a game of bowling, the students learnt to work collaboratively with their peers to construct new knowledge and, at the same time, solve problems

Students comparing prices at the supermarket before making their decision
Students engaged in a discussion with their teacher at the supermarket
Students exploring the best type of graphs to present their scores while having a game of bowling
Students learning Mathematics through bowling

POA Learning Journey to ShopBack (20 March) Principles of Accounts (POA) students gained exclusive backdoor access and experienced real-life actions behind ShopBack, a successful homegrown start-up that won a slew of entrepreneurship awards for its creativity and innovation in Fintech. Students interacted with key personnel from the company and witnessed the application of various financial and accounting concepts in real-life context through the company’s cashback reward programme available across Asia-Pacific with over 5 million members on its platform.

Key personnel started the introduction by sharing about the business model of the company.

Key personnel shared case studies of actual application of double entry in real-life context.

Students and key personnel involved in an interactive Q&A session.

Students were granted exclusive backdoor access to the company’s operations.

Rounding up the fruitful learning journey, students took a final photo with key personnel from ShopBack.

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