Guides for parents

How secondary school Maths works in Singapore, in plain words: the levels, the subjects, and the exams. Checked against MOE and SEAB, with the sources listed on each guide.

G1, G2 and G3 Maths: a parent's guide to Full SBBG1, G2 and G3 are subject levels. They replaced the N(T), N(A) and Express streams for students who entered Sec 1 from 2024.
E-Math vs A-Math: what's the difference?E-Math (Mathematics) is compulsory for every student. A-Math (Additional Mathematics) is an extra subject chosen for Sec 3 and 4.
The O-Level E-Math paper, and the SEC G3 paper from 2027Two papers, each 2 hours 15 minutes and 90 marks, each worth 50%.
What Sec 1 and Sec 2 Maths exams testLower secondary exams are set by each school, not SEAB, so the format differs from school to school.