The Ministry of Education (MOE) has recently updated the Primary Mathematics syllabus, with changes being progressively rolled out from Primary 1 in 2021 to Primary 6 by 2026. As an enrichment centre dedicated to helping students excel in PSLE Mathematics, we believe it's essential for parents to understand what these changes mean and how they could affect your child's learning experience.
📌 Why was the Mathematics Syllabus Updated?
MOE periodically reviews the national curriculum to keep it relevant and future-ready. The latest adjustments are designed to:
| Topic | Original Level | New Level |
Angles
|
Primary 4 | Removed from PSLE syllabus |
Time
|
Primary 4 | Primary 3 |
| Average | Primary 5 | Primary 6 |
| Ratio | Primary 5 | Primary 6 |
| Speed | Primary 6 | Removed from PSLE syllabus |
| Pie Chart | Primary 6 | Primary 4 |
| Nets | Primary 6 | Primary 4 |
📝 What This Means for Your Child
Good news! Some topics have been shifted to earlier levels or removed entirely, lightening the load at critical stages. Notably, Speed, which is often one of the toughest topics for students, has been dropped from the PSLE syllabus.
This restructuring significantly reduces and better balances the Primary 5 workload, which previously saw a steep jump in difficulty from Primary 4. That gap often resulted in sudden performance dips for many students. With the new changes, students now have a more holistic and progressive learning pathway.
However, with the new syllabus, there's now more depth and less breadth in the topics covered. There is now a greater emphasis on:
This means relying solely on practicising the past-year papers won't be enough.
📌 How Bamboo Path Academy Supports Your Child
At Bamboo Path Academy, we invest over 30 hours crafting each lesson set, ensuring it aligns with the new syllabus and PSLE trends. Our teaching approach includes:
In Our Programme, Students Gain:
✅ Conceptual Clarity
✅ Problem-Solving Mastery
✅ Personalised Attention from our dedicated teachers
✅ Exam Preparation Skills tailored to the new syllabus
📌 In Conclusion
The changes to the PSLE Maths syllabus mark a positive shift towards nurturing confident, critical thinkers rather than rote learners. While it might feel unfamiliar at first, students who enjoy reasoning, thinking and exploring concepts will thrive under this new framework.
If you're a parent seeking guidance on supporting your child through these changes, we're here to help. Our team of experienced educators is committed to making Maths meaningful, manageable and enjoyable for your child.
📞 Contact us today via our Contact form, Whatsapp or Email to find out more about our programmes or book a free diagnostic session!
