🇸🇬 SMC: Singapore Math Challenge

The Gold Standard for Problem-Solving Excellence

Formerly known as SINGA Math, the SMC is a world-class competition written by top Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) teachers. It serves as a diagnostic benchmark to see how students measure up against the world’s #1 math curriculum.

🎯 Level: Primary to Secondary

Eligible: Grades 1 through 11 (Primary 1 to Secondary 5)

🛠️ Key Skills Tested

The SMC focuses on Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) rather than just rote memorization:

• The Model Method: Using bar models to visualize and solve complex word problems.

• Heuristics: Creative strategies such as "Supposition," "Working Backwards," and "Looking for Patterns."

• Logical Reasoning: Non-routine puzzles that require "out-of-the-box" thinking.

• Mental Agility: Solving multi-step problems with speed and precision.

🏆 Why Join?

• Global Benchmark: Gauge your child's skills against the Singapore Math standards used in over 70 countries.

• Pathway to Global Finals: High achievers are invited to the Singapore Math Global Finals (SMGF) and can earn points for the International Junior Honor Society (IJHS).

• Scholarship Opportunities: Top performers gain access to scholarship pathways and prestigious math camps.

• Diagnostic Data: Provides valuable feedback on a student’s strengths and areas for improvement in competitive math.

🌏 SASMO: Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad

The Gateway to International Math Excellence

SASMO is one of the largest math contests in Asia, with over 30,000 participants from 30+ countries. It is not just for the "math geniuses"—it is designed to build confidence in all students by offering a range of problems that are challenging yet accessible.

🎯 Level: Primary to Secondary

Eligible: Grades 1 through 12 (Primary 1 to Junior College)

🛠️ Key Skills Tested

SASMO bridges the gap between school math and high-level Olympiad math by focusing on:

• Critical Thinking: Problems that cannot be solved by formulas alone.

• Mathematical Intuition: Developing a "feel" for numbers and shapes.

• Creative Geometry: Visualizing transformations and area-perimeter puzzles.

• Combinatorics: Advanced counting and probability logic.

🏆 Why Join? (The Genius Bee Advantage)

• High Success Rate: SASMO awards the top 40% of participants (Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention), making it a great "confidence booster" for students.

• Global Qualification: Top scorers qualify for the SIMOC (Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge) and the prestigious IJMO (International Junior Math Olympiad).

• International Prestige: A SASMO award is a strong addition to a student’s academic portfolio for school admissions.

✨ SMGF: Singapore Math Global Finals The Ultimate Stage for Global Math Champions

SMGF is the pinnacle of the Singapore Math competition circuit, bringing together the brightest young minds from across the globe. It is a high-stakes, prestigious event designed to challenge students who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to compete on a world-class stage.

🎯 Level: Primary to Secondary

Eligible: Grades 1 through 12 (Primary 1 to Junior College/Grade 12)

Note: Qualification is typically required through preliminary rounds or high performance in affiliated contests.

🛠️ Key Skills Tested

SMGF goes beyond the classroom, pushing students to apply Singapore Math heuristics to complex, multi-layered problems:

• Logical Reasoning: Deciphering intricate word problems and identifying hidden patterns.

• Model Method Mastery: Using visual bar models to solve algebraic concepts with speed and precision.

• Data Analysis: Interpreting complex graphs and statistical sets to draw accurate conclusions.

• Spatial Visualization: Advanced 3D geometry and mental rotation of complex shapes.

🏆 Why Join? (The Genius Bee Advantage)

• Elite Recognition: Unlike introductory contests, SMGF recognizes the "best of the best," providing a true benchmark of where a student stands globally.

• Curriculum Alignment: Deeply rooted in the world-renowned Singapore Math pedagogy, ensuring the competition reinforces high-quality academic standards.

• Path to Excellence: Participation in the Global Finals serves as a significant milestone for students aiming for top-tier university placements and STEM scholarships.

• Global Networking: Students gain the unique opportunity to interact with and compete against peers from diverse educational backgrounds, fostering a global community of learners.