A Strong Foundation in Maths for Lifelong Success
At Leiria International School (LIS), our mission is to provide our leaners with the best education possible. While we primarily follow the Cambridge syllabus, we’ve taken an innovative approach to maths by integrating the highly respected Singapore Maths curriculum from Reception through Lower Secondary. This method helps our learners build a deep, lasting understanding of maths concepts that will benefit them throughout their life.
What is Singapore Maths?
Singapore Maths is a teaching approach that goes beyond traditional methods. It focuses on problem-solving and critical thinking rather than rote memorization. This approach encourages your child to understand the why behind maths concepts, enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
Why Singapore Math Stands Out?
Traditional maths education often emphasizes memorization and procedures. In contrast, Singapore Maths builds mental maths skills and a true understanding of concepts. Visual aids like diagrams and model drawings help your child see the relationships between numbers, while problem-solving tools (heuristics) empower them to tackle complex questions with confidence.
Consistent Reinforcement Across Grades
Singapore Maths revisits and builds upon topics throughout the curriculum, ensuring that concepts are deeply understood and retained over time. By implementing this approach from Reception through Lower Secondary, we ensure that your child consistently strengthens their maths foundation year after year, preparing them for higher levels of study.
Global Impact of Singapore Maths
Singapore Maths is recognized worldwide for its effectiveness. Singapore consistently ranks among the top in international maths assessments, and schools around the globe have adopted this method with impressive results. For example, a study in the UK found significant academic improvements after just one year of using Singapore Maths, and a U.S. school saw a 14% increase in maths performance over three years.
How We Implement Singapore Maths at LIS?
At Leiria International School, we’ve seamlessly incorporated Singapore Maths into our Cambridge curriculum from the early years through to Lower Secondary. Our small class sizes allow us to provide personalized instruction, ensuring that each child receives the attention they need to excel. We use the CPA approach and a multi-modal learning method to help students develop critical and creative thinking skills.
Our goal is not only to help your child succeed in maths but to nurture a lifelong love of learning across all subjects.
A Holistic Education at Leiria International School
Singapore Maths is more than just a teaching method—it’s a proven strategy for building a solid maths foundation. By choosing Leiria International School, you’re giving your child the tools they need to approach maths with confidence and achieve academic success.
“We know that when solving word problems, it is often not the calculation that children can’t do — rather they are not sure which calculation they need to do.”