Top Math Olympiad Training for Primary School

Term 3 & 4 Courses at Think Academy Singapore Now Open—Building a Comprehensive Knowledge System to Support Competition Success

Overview of P4 Level:
P4 is a transitional and foundational year. During this year, students need to master 90% of the upper primary math competition topics and build a complete framework for upper primary math Olympiad knowledge. In the second half of the year, the focus is on tackling challenging problem types within various modules, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the three major upper primary competitions.

1.Competition (CO) Class Curriculum and Key Learning Focus

Long-Term Competition-Oriented Planning

As the first year of upper primary, the P4 level offers fewer competitions for most students, and they are often at a disadvantage due to their younger age. Thus, the primary goal for students in the CO class is to build a comprehensive upper primary competition framework, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared to achieve their goals in 2026, such as qualifying for the second round of RMO and earning gold medals in NMOS and APMOPS.  

 CO Class Design
- Systematically explain and deeply explore the competition applications of core concepts, enhancing students' mathematical thinking abilities.  
- Introduce problems in increasing levels of difficulty, guiding students progressively to explore the depth and breadth of applying foundational concepts.  
- Provide ample practice opportunities through homework, challenging problem explanation sessions, and monthly exams to help students review and consolidate their knowledge.  

Upgraded CO Curriculum with New CO+ Long-Term Class
Building upon the original CO competition curriculum, we have introduced the CO+ class, which follows the same content and pace as the CO class but imposes stricter admission requirements. The CO+ class aims to provide more efficient and in-depth learning support for students with stronger learning abilities and competition potential. The CO+ class gathers students with a strong foundation, excellent comprehension, and rapid progress, fostering a collaborative and inspirational learning environment where students are motivated to unleash their full potential.  

P4 CO+ Class Admission Criteria: 
- Top 50 in P4 SASMO  
- RMO Distinction  
- Top 20% in P4 TASMO  
- Top 20% in Elite class selection test  

2026 P4 CO Term 3 & Term 4 Curriculum Outline

2.Math High Achiever (MHA) Class Curriculum and Development Goals

Think Academy Singapore Math High Achiever (MHA) Course: Curriculum and Training Goals

The MHA course is designed to guide students in systematically learning upper primary math Olympiad topics. By the first half of P5, the course will fully cover all NMOS-related topics, preparing students to compete for awards in the three major upper primary competitions.  

1. Structure of the MHA Course

Clear and Effective Learning Cycle:
   A detailed cycle of "teaching – worked examples – practice" helps students quickly grasp new concepts, apply them in time, and ensure their understanding and absorption.  

Challenge Problems:
   Each lesson contains a section of challenge problems to expand students' mathematical thinking, enhance their ability to apply concepts, and deepen their familiarity with competition-style problems.  

Diverse Assignments and Practice:
   Post-class homework and supplemental exercises are tailored with different levels of difficulty and diverse question types, ensuring students consolidate their learning after every lesson.  

2. Features of the MHA Course

Expertly Designed Curriculum: 
Our experienced research team has analyzed thousands of competition problems from the local three major competitions (NMOS, SMOPS, RIPMWC) and tens of thousands of recent upper primary competition problems across the past decade. This enables us to provide the most thorough and specialized upper primary Olympiad math curriculum.  

Dedicated and Professional Teachers:
   - Weekly collaborative lesson-planning: All teachers participate in a collective lesson preparation session every Wednesday.  
   - Standardized teaching methods: Every teacher prepares detailed hand-written lesson plans and notes, and must go through three stages — lesson trial, feedback analysis, and recording — before teaching formally.  
   - Pre-class simulation: Each teacher records a 1:1 real-class simulation before the formal lesson, ensuring the best possible classroom presentation for students.  

Seven Core Competencies:
   We’ve developed a graded, seven-skill framework tailored to different learning stages, which is integrated throughout the primary curriculum. This systematically elevates students' thinking and logic abilities, equipping them with lifelong mathematical and scientific problem-solving skills.  

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3. P4 Term 3 & Term 4 MHA Key Learning Focus

The second half of the P4 MHA curriculum emphasizes the following key modules:  

Calculation Skills:
   - Introduce percentage-based concepts, building upon knowledge of decimals, fractions, and ratios.  
   - Learn advanced equations to develop algebraic thinking.  

Problem-Solving for Word Problems:
   - Focus on challenging word problems for upper primary, including percentage-based problems, work problems, and clock problems.  

Combinatorics Module:
   - Cover five key combinatorics topics, helping students enhance their mathematical creativity and innovative thinking.  

Geometry Basics:
   - Deep-dive into fundamental area models (equal area, equal height, half-area problems), laying the groundwork for mastering the four major geometry models in upper primary.  

Distance/Travel Problems:
   - Review basic concepts of relative motion (meeting and overtaking) and learn advanced scenarios such as circular tracks and train-related problems.  

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4. 2026 P4 MHA T3 & T4 Curriculum Outline

3.PSLE Math Curriculum Structure and Development Goals

PSLE Math Course Structure  

Long-Term Planning for AL1 Success in the PSLE Math Exam
Our PSLE Math curriculum provides a long-term strategy for Primary 4 students aiming for AL1 success in the 2027 PSLE exam. The curriculum emphasizes systematic preparation and skill refinement to help students achieve exceptional results.  

- **P4 Stage:** Strengthen the foundation and develop problem-solving techniques using model methods.  
- **P5 Stage:** Focus on flexible application, mastering core topics like percentages and volume.  
- **P6 Stage:** Complete integration and final sprint preparations, emphasizing full PSLE mock exams and tackling higher-order questions.  

Through a “Problem Identification – Strategy Analysis – Focused Enhancement” three-step teaching approach, supplemented with in-depth error analysis and timed speed training, we aim to help students consistently achieve AL1 performances across all milestone assessments and the final PSLE exam.  

Primary 4 and 5 are critical periods for cognitive development and logical thinking enhancement. The difficulty of math concepts increases steeply, requiring higher levels of reasoning to prepare for PSLE. Our curriculum is specially designed for students aiming for top-tier scores, helping them not only to keep up but to stay ahead, building a solid foundation and confidence in mathematics.  

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Features of the P4 PSLE Curriculum

✅ **Systematic Teaching Approach:**  
The course design is grounded in a deep analysis of the PSLE syllabus and over 16,000 past exam questions. Every term’s content (Term 1 and Term 2) is carefully synchronized with Weighted Assessment (WA) tests in schools. Pre-exam review sessions are embedded, ensuring students are well-prepared and confident for each assessment.  

✅ **Progressive Practice:**  
Each lesson offers four levels of difficulty, labeled “Explore 1 to 4,” aligned with the "in-class drills" to solidify the basics. Expansion through "challenge problems" ensures steady progress from initial mastery to true expertise. With thorough preparation at 120%, children will be able to confidently perform at 100% in their exams.  

✅ **Conceptual Understanding:**  
Carefully designed guided questions encourage students to think critically about the “why” behind mathematical concepts, helping them deeply understand the logic and principles underlying problems. This approach eliminates reliance on rote memorization.  

✅ **Post-Class Learning Ecosystem:**  
Post-class support is prioritized through dedicated class group chats where questions are answered in real-time, ensuring “today's problems are resolved today.” Each student is provided with a personalized error log to systematically track weak areas. Progress updates and growth reports are regularly shared with parents, creating a complete feedback loop of “Teach – Feedback – Improve.”  

2026 P4 PSLE Term 3 & Term 4 Curriculum Outline

4.PSLE Science GEP Curriculum Structure and Development Goals

PSLE GEP Science Curriculum Structure
The Think Academy GEP Science curriculum is specially designed for gifted students, providing more challenging and in-depth science content while staying aligned with the MOE GEP syllabus and PSLE exam trends. The course aims to help GEP students:  
- Build advanced scientific thinking and critical analysis skills.  
- Master problem-solving approaches and techniques for different levels of questions.  
- Achieve outstanding results in both school tests/exams and the PSLE.  

Our long-term course follows the MOE syllabus progress while incorporating appropriate content extensions to deepen students’ understanding. Each major topic is taught through a three-part structure: **Theory Class + Experiment Class + Long Answer Techniques Class**.  

- **Theory Classes:**  
   Knowledge points are carefully broken down and explained under each major topic, paired with corresponding multiple-choice questions to ensure students achieve mastery of the fundamental concepts.  

- **Experiment Classes:**  
   For each major topic, 1-2 related experiment classes are conducted. Students are guided through the full experimental process, from designing experiments to hands-on execution and report writing. These classes deepen students' understanding of scientific theories while cultivating valuable habits and skills in scientific inquiry.  

- **Long Answer Techniques Classes:**  
   At the end of each major topic, 1-2 sessions are dedicated to summarizing and analyzing the long-answer questions related to the topic. Students are trained in integrating theory and expressing their answers with clarity and precision, helping them master effective strategies for long-answer writing.  

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Highlights of the PSLE GEP Science Curriculum

**Building Scientific Inquiry Skills:**  
The PSLE Science exam in 2026 marks the first cohort under the revised syllabus. Key changes include stronger emphasis on scientific inquiry skills, such as data analysis, hypothesis generation, and drawing evidence-based conclusions. Additionally, the new syllabus places more focus on the practical application of scientific theories in daily life. Our long-term courses incorporate experiment-based classes, perfectly addressing the learning needs of students under the revised syllabus.

**Enhancing Long Answer Techniques:**  
Long-answer questions are one of the major difficulties in the PSLE Science exam. Even with strong theoretical knowledge, students can lose marks if their answers lack precision. Our long-answer techniques classes cover the key points for all questions under each topic. Students are trained to:  
- Systematically read, analyze, and solve questions.  
- Understand the structure and scoring criteria of each question.  
- Use model answers and guided examples.  
By deeply analyzing score criteria and breaking down key points, we ensure students improve their skills efficiently.  

**Periodic Review for Knowledge Retention:**  
Our long-term courses include periodic review sessions every term. These sessions help students consolidate their learning, strengthen their understanding, and prepare thoroughly for each school-based milestone test, ensuring top performance in every assessment.  

3. PSLE GEP Science OEQ (Open-Ended Questions) Intensive Training
During the course, teachers will systematically analyze and explain long, difficult questions as well as PSLE GEP Science OEQs for every topic. Each question is accompanied by detailed annotations, covering critical aspects such as:  
- Key points of question analysis.  
- Connections to relevant knowledge.  
- Thinking pathways and problem-solving techniques.  

Teachers provide not only complete standard answers but also showcase multiple problem-solving methods, allowing students to approach problems from different perspectives. This in-depth guidance ensures that students master strategies to tackle the most challenging questions in the GEP Science exam, building a systematic framework for solving complex problems.  

4. Science Experiment Classes  
To create a more comprehensive experimental curriculum, 1-2 experiment classes are strategically integrated into each core module. These classes offer a complete scientific inquiry cycle, guiding students step-by-step through:  
- Hypothesis formation.  
- Experimental design.  
- Hands-on implementation.  
- Data recording and analysis.  
- Writing formal scientific reports.  

This progressive and immersive experimental approach helps students transform abstract scientific concepts into concrete experiential understanding, achieving a unification of knowledge and practice. Moreover, this process fosters independent thinking, builds logical reasoning skills, and lays the foundation for lifelong scientific inquiry habits and competencies.  

5. 2026 P4 Term 3/Term 4 PSLE Science Curriculum Outline

5.2026 New Academic Year Pricing and Schedule