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Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes

Secondary 4 Mathematics

This course prepares Secondary 4 students for national examinations by deepening their understanding of complex algebraic structures, geometric proof, and statistical inference. Students apply mathematical logic to solve real world problems through rigorous analysis and functional modelling.

6 units·46 topics·Ages 15-16

01Functions and Graphs

7 topics·Semester 1

Exploration of power, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphical representations.

Introduction to Functions and Relations

Students will differentiate between relations and functions, identifying domain and range from various representations.

Think-Pair-ShareConcept Mapping
Linear Functions and Their Graphs

Students will review linear functions, their equations, and graphical properties, including gradient and intercepts.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingStations Rotation
Quadratic Functions and Parabolas

Students will explore quadratic functions, their graphs (parabolas), and key features like vertex and axis of symmetry.

Flipped ClassroomProblem-Based Learning
Graphs of Reciprocal Functions

Students will explore the graphs of simple reciprocal functions (e.g., y = k/x) and identify their key features, including asymptotes.

Think-Pair-Share
Exponential Functions: Growth and Decay

Students will understand the characteristics of exponential growth and decay, and their real-world applications.

Case Study AnalysisSimulation Game
Graphical Solution of Equations

Students will use intersection points of multiple graphs to solve complex equations that are difficult to handle algebraically.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingDecision Matrix
Transformations of Functions

Students will analyze how translations, reflections, and stretches affect the graphs of various functions.

Gallery WalkConcept Mapping

02Geometry and Trigonometry

12 topics·Semester 1

Advanced study of circle properties and trigonometric identities for solving spatial problems.

Angles and Parallel Lines Review

Students will review fundamental concepts of angles, parallel lines, and transversals, applying theorems to solve problems.

Peer TeachingThink-Pair-Share
Properties of Polygons

Students will investigate the sum of interior and exterior angles of polygons and properties of regular polygons.

Stations RotationCollaborative Problem-Solving
Congruence and Similarity

Students will apply congruence and similarity criteria to triangles and other polygons to solve geometric problems.

Document MysteryProblem-Based Learning
Pythagoras Theorem and its Applications

Students will apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems involving right-angled triangles in 2D and 3D contexts.

Experiential LearningCase Study Analysis
Basic Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent

Students will define and apply sine, cosine, and tangent ratios to find unknown sides and angles in right-angled triangles.

Problem-Based LearningStations Rotation
Area and Volume of Geometric Solids

Students will calculate surface area and volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres.

Project-Based LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Circle Theorems and Properties

Students will investigate the geometric relationships between tangents, chords, and angles within circles.

Gallery WalkPeer Teaching
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions

Students will sketch and interpret the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent functions for angles between 0° and 360°.

Collaborative Problem-Solving
Sine and Cosine Rules

Students will apply the sine rule and cosine rule to solve non-right-angled triangles.

Problem-Based LearningCase Study Analysis
Area of Non-Right-Angled Triangles

Students will calculate the area of any triangle using A = ½ab sinC, where the sine of the included angle is applied directly — distinct from the Sine Rule (a/sinA = b/sinB = c/sinC), which is used to find unknown sides and angles.

Think-Pair-ShareCollaborative Problem-Solving
Bearings and Navigation

Students will apply bearings to solve navigation problems involving distances and directions.

Simulation GameEscape Room
Two Dimensional and Three Dimensional Problems

Students will apply sine and cosine rules alongside bearings to solve complex spatial navigation problems.

Escape RoomCase Study AnalysisProblem-Based Learning

03Calculus Foundations

1 topics·Semester 1

An introduction to differentiation and integration as tools for analyzing rates of change and accumulation.

Gradients of Curves

Students will understand the concept of the gradient of a curve at a point and estimate it using tangents.

Carousel BrainstormThink-Pair-Share

04Statistics and Probability

10 topics·Semester 2

Analyzing bivariate data and evaluating the likelihood of combined events in complex scenarios.

Data Collection and Representation

Students will learn various methods of collecting data and representing it using tables, bar charts, and pie charts.

Project-Based LearningGallery Walk
Measures of Central Tendency

Students will calculate and interpret mean, median, and mode for various datasets.

Case Study AnalysisThink-Pair-Share
Measures of Spread: Range and IQR

Students will calculate and interpret range and interquartile range to describe the spread of data.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingStations Rotation
Standard Deviation and Data Comparison

Students will use measures of spread to compare different datasets and evaluate consistency.

Case Study AnalysisDecision Matrix
Box-and-Whisker Plots

Students will construct and interpret box-and-whisker plots to visualize data distribution and compare datasets.

Gallery WalkPeer Teaching
Scatter Diagrams and Correlation

Students will construct and interpret scatter diagrams to identify relationships between two variables.

Case Study AnalysisCollaborative Problem-Solving
Lines of Best Fit and Estimation

Students will draw lines of best fit by eye on scatter diagrams and use them to make estimations and predictions.

Case Study AnalysisCollaborative Problem-Solving
Introduction to Probability

Students will define basic probability concepts, including sample space, events, and calculating simple probabilities.

Simulation GameThink-Pair-Share
Probability of Combined Events

Students will calculate probabilities for independent and dependent events using tree diagrams and Venn diagrams.

Stations RotationSimulation Game
Mutually Exclusive and Independent Events

Students will differentiate between mutually exclusive and independent events and apply appropriate rules for calculating probabilities.

Case Study AnalysisProblem-Based Learning

05Vectors and Transformations

9 topics·Semester 2

Representing movement and position using vectors and exploring geometric transformations in the Cartesian plane.

Introduction to Matrices

Students will understand matrices as a way to organize data and perform basic matrix operations.

Think-Pair-ShareGallery Walk
Matrix Multiplication

Students will perform matrix multiplication for 2x2 matrices and understand its conditions and applications.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingStations Rotation
Identity and Inverse Matrices

Students will identify identity matrices and calculate the inverse of a 2x2 matrix.

Problem-Based LearningThink-Pair-Share
Solving Simultaneous Equations with Matrices

Students will use inverse matrices to solve systems of two linear simultaneous equations.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingCase Study Analysis
Geometric Transformations: Translation

Students will perform and describe translations of shapes on a Cartesian plane using vector notation.

Stations RotationExperiential Learning
Geometric Transformations: Reflection

Students will perform and describe reflections of shapes across lines (x-axis, y-axis, y=x, y=-x).

Gallery WalkThink-Pair-Share
Geometric Transformations: Rotation

Students will perform and describe rotations of shapes about a point (origin or other) through various angles.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingProject-Based Learning
Geometric Transformations: Enlargement

Students will perform and describe enlargements of shapes from a center of enlargement with a given scale factor.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Combined Transformations

Students will perform and describe sequences of multiple geometric transformations.

Escape RoomProblem-Based Learning

06Mathematical Modelling

7 topics·Semester 2

Integrating skills from across the curriculum to solve open ended real world problems.

Problem Solving with Equations and Inequalities

Students will apply algebraic equations and inequalities to solve real-world problems.

Carousel BrainstormCase Study Analysis
Problem Solving with Ratios, Rates, and Proportions

Students will use ratios, rates, and proportions to solve problems involving scaling, comparisons, and direct/inverse variation.

Carousel BrainstormProject-Based LearningCase Study Analysis
Problem Solving with Percentages and Financial Mathematics

Students will solve problems involving percentages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, and taxation.

Problem-Based LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Problem Solving with Geometry and Measurement

Students will apply geometric theorems and measurement formulas to solve practical problems involving shapes and solids.

Decision MatrixPeer TeachingCase Study Analysis
Problem Solving with Statistics and Probability

Students will use statistical measures and probability concepts to analyze data and make predictions in real-world contexts.

Project-Based LearningPress Conference
Modelling with Linear Equations

Students will apply linear equations to model real-world situations involving constant rates of change.

Problem-Based LearningCase Study Analysis
Modelling with Quadratic Functions

Students will use quadratic functions to model situations involving parabolic trajectories or optimization problems.

Project-Based LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
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