Mathematics

Find out about the Mathematics department's teaching approach and the special programmes available for students at JSS.

Last updated 14 August 2026

Mathematics

Mathematics department staff names and email addresses

Head of Department Mathematics	Mdm Zheng Jieyun	zheng_jieyun@moe.edu.sg
Subject Head Mathematics	Ms Wu Dan Amy	wu_dan_a@moe.edu.sg
Head of Department Education Technology	Mr Ooi Wei Yong	ooi_wei_yong@moe.edu.sg
Lead Teacher Educational Support	Mdm Teo Kah Ping	teo_kah_ping@moe.edu.sg
Mathematics Teachers	Ms Nurul Nadia	nurul_nadia_abdul_kalam@moe.edu.sg
	Mr Ho Kah Yong Joel	ho_kah_yong_joel@moe.edu.sg
	Mrs Chua-Tan Siew Hong	tan_siew_hong_b@schools.gov.sg
	Miss Lau Kai Ting	lau_kai_ting@moe.edu.sg
	Miss Caroline Wooi Lian Hong	wooi_lian_hong@moe.edu.sg
	Mr Karthigesu s/o Chandra	karthigesu_chandra@moe.edu.sg
	Mr Tan Weicun	tan_weicun@moe.edu.sg
	Miss Sophia Ang Sok Leng	sophia_ang_sok_leng@moe.edu.sg
	Mr Liew Kok Keong	liew_kok_keong@moe.edu.sg
	Mr Andy Lee	lee_chim_hock@moe.edu.sg

Our Learning Approach

The JSS Mathematics Department consists of dedicated teachers who are committed to nurturing proficient and confident problem solvers. Every teacher is driven by the belief that all students are capable of being developed into independent problem solvers who possess the capacity of analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students will learn to recognize and apply mathematical concepts into real world situations, translating the academic concepts into real-world problem solving tools. In addition, we seek to extend our students’ positive disposition in the discipline through their participation in related competitions and activities.

The department’s general approach to teaching & learning is inspired by Polya’s Problem Solving Heuristics. It generally consists of 4 stages: Understanding the problem, Devising a plan, Carrying out their plan & checking and extending their solutions.

$Four blue ovals in a flowchart showing Polya's Problem Solving Strategy steps with a feedback arrow on the right.$

Pedagogy

$Three stages of math learning: green and purple blocks, a bar model, and the equation 2 plus 1 equals 3.$

The department believes that the best way to introduce mathematical concepts starts with using concrete examples that our students can relate with. Using their prior knowledge from the concrete examples, we follow up with visuals and pictorials to assist students’ understanding, developing their understanding of the concepts and leading them to formulate their logic of the abstract ideas.

Our Special Programmes

Maths Olympiad Training & SASMO (Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad) Competition

This training is generally meant for students who are in the top 10-12% for Mathematics. In addition to preparing the students for competitions, this course also exposes students to creative ‘Out-of the box’ problem-solving skills. Students participating this training will have the opportunity to push their boundaries by participating in the annual SASMO Competition.

Mathematical Problem Solving Module

In alignment to our mission of developing independent problem solvers, our secondary 1E students will go through an enrichment module where they will be introduced to Polya’s problem solving approaching while exercising their creativity in solving mathematical problems and puzzles.

Mathematical Modelling Module

As part of our quest to link mathematics to real world problems, we have integrated a mathematical modelling enrichment module in our sec 2E curriculum. Our sec 2 students will be tasked a with real-world problem, usually in the form of experiments, to formulate simple mathematical model that will best mirror relationships between variables in the experiment.

An example of past problems includes students’ exploring the relationship between the diameter of parachutes and its landing time.

Updated 20 Sep 2024