Mathematics and Principles of Accounts (POA) Department

Vision

Independent learners who are innovative and effective problem solvers

Mission

To provide an environment to nurture students to be independent learners and develop sound reasoning, critical thinking and collaborative problem solving skills necessary for application in the real world.

Key Programmes

Authentic Learning in Mathematics

Our department believes in offering innovative approaches to help our students grow more confident in problem solving. This is done through several interesting activities which help students see the relevance of what they learn:

Our Math Curriculum challenges students to solve authentic problems through the Real World Context (PRWC) questions.

Sec 1 – 3 students are given Math Modelling Tasks to simulate the solving of Real World Problems.

Sec 2 Express students are taught data handling skills through the use of open-source sensors installed around the school.

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Math Peer Tutoring

This year, our Secondary 4 students have had the unique opportunity to participate in a mentorship programme conducted by undergraduates from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Held weekly at our school, the programme pairs each group of three students with a dedicated NUS mentor, creating a focused and supportive environment for learning and growth.

During each session, the mentors provide personalised academic support, tailoring their guidance to the specific needs of their mentees. Beyond tutoring, our students have benefitted from meaningful conversations with their mentors about study habits, examination strategies, and the various educational and career pathways available after secondary school.

To further enrich the experience, the NUS mentors also design and facilitate math-related games after the tutoring sessions. These engaging activities not only reinforce mathematical concepts but also bring joy and excitement to the learning process, helping students grasp difficult topics in a fun and interactive way.

Recognising the importance of balance during this critical academic year, the mentors also plan occasional de-stressing activities to help students take a break and recharge. One such highlight was a hands-on terrarium-making session, which allowed students to unwind, express their creativity, and bond with their peers and mentors in a relaxed setting.

Overall, the mentorship programme has been well-received by our Secondary 4 students, many of whom eagerly look forward to their weekly sessions. The opportunity to learn from university mentors has been both inspiring and meaningful, providing not only academic support but also emotional encouragement and valuable insights into the next phase of their educational journey.

Financial Literacy Programme

This exciting programme helps upper secondary students create an awareness of the importance of financial planning by providing them a head start in learning abstract concepts on financial literacy using an experiential game.

Algebra Games

The Smart City Explorer is the invention of our teachers who have designed it to create joy in learning algebraic concepts in the lower secondary mathematics classroom through play. Using this games based approach, students learn in teams and become more competent and confident about their abilities in algebraic manipulations.

Principles of Accounts (POA)

To provide a conducive learning environment for students to develop proper values, attitudes and life-skills through the learning of accounting.

Authentic learning in POA

Solving real world problems through different accounting scenarios.
Infusing problems involving real world context into the POA syllabus.
Developing positive traits such as having integrity and being meticulous through the use of the accounting system.

2025 National Financial Literacy Challenge

Two groups of Secondary 3 POA students proudly represented YCKSS at the, jointly organised by the East Zone Network Learning Centre for POA and the CPF Board, held at Bedok South Secondary School on 10 July 2025.

The competition empowered students to explore the real-world relevance of POA and financial literacy through budgeting, prudent spending, savings growth via compound interest, investment risks and the importance of insurance. 📈📉

The group from Sec 3G31 distinguished themselves by emerging in the Top 10 teams among 90 other teams from over 40 schools. Congratulations to the team once again! 🥳

HOD Mathematics:

Mdm Goh Shwu Jun [ext 114]

Mathematics and Principles of Accounts (POA)