Singapore Maths Curriculum for Kids: Primary 1 to 6 Topics List
The Singapore Maths curriculum for kids covers Primary 1 to 6 (ages 6 to 12) in three strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics. Children start with number bonds and numbers to 100 in Primary 1 and finish with ratio, algebra and circles in Primary 6. The full topics list for every grade is below.
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Primary 1 to 6 Maths Topics List
Every topic Explico's Singapore Maths covers, by grade and strand. Select a grade below for the full detail, a worked example and the learning suite.
| Grade | Number and Algebra | Measurement and Geometry | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary 1 (Grade 1) | Numbers to 100: count, read, write, compare and order; Number bonds and fact families; Addition and subtraction within 100, with and without renaming; Multiplication and division through equal groups; Money: coins and notes; Ordinal numbers | Length measured in centimetres; Time to 5 minutes, a.m. and p.m.; 2D shapes, half and quarter circles, patterns | Making and reading picture graphs |
| Primary 2 (Grade 2) | Numbers to 1000: place value, odd and even, number patterns; Addition and subtraction within 1000, with renaming; Multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10; Division by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10; Fractions: halves, quarters, compare, add and subtract; Money: dollars and cents | Length in metres and centimetres; Mass in kilograms and grams; Volume of liquid in litres; Time in hours and minutes; 2D and 3D shapes | Picture graphs with scales; Tally charts |
| Primary 3 (Grade 3) | Numbers to 10 000: place value, compare, patterns; Addition and subtraction of 4-digit numbers; Multiplication tables of 6, 7, 8 and 9; Multiplication and division of up to 3 digits by 1 digit; Equivalent fractions; adding and subtracting related fractions; Money: amounts to $100 | Length, mass and volume with unit conversion; Time and the 24-hour clock; Angles, perpendicular and parallel lines; Area and perimeter of squares and rectangles | Reading and interpreting bar graphs |
| Primary 4 (Grade 4) | Numbers to 100 000; rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000; Factors and multiples; Multiplication up to 3 digits by 2 digits; division by 1 digit; Mixed numbers, improper fractions and fraction of a set; Decimals to 3 places and the four operations | Measuring angles in degrees; Area and perimeter of composite figures; Line symmetry; Nets of prisms and pyramids | Tables and line graphs; Pie charts |
| Primary 5 (Grade 5) | Numbers to 1 000 000 and order of operations; Four operations with fractions and mixed numbers; Decimals: multiply and divide by powers of 10; Rate; Percentage: discount, GST and interest | Area of triangles and composite figures; Volume of cubes and cuboids; Angles on a straight line, at a point, vertically opposite; Properties of triangles; Parallelograms, rhombuses and trapeziums | Average has moved to Primary 6 under the updated syllabus, so Primary 5 concentrates on Number and Algebra and on Measurement and Geometry. |
| Primary 6 (Grade 6) | Fractions: dividing by a whole number and by a fraction; Ratio: equivalent ratios, simplifying, word problems; Percentage: increase and decrease; finding the whole; Algebra: expressions and simple linear equations | Circles: area and circumference, semicircles, quarter circles; Volume of cubes and cuboids; Angles in composite geometric figures | Average: find the average, total or number of items |
Singapore Maths by Grade
Choose a grade to see every topic, the skills students find hardest, a worked example and the full learning suite.
| Grade | Ages | Key topics | Focus of the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary 1 (Grade 1) | 6 to 7 | Numbers to 100, number bonds, money, time to 5 minutes | Strong number sense, learnt through objects, pictures and talk. |
| Primary 2 (Grade 2) | 7 to 8 | Numbers to 1000, tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10, first fractions | Place value, times tables and first fractions, built step by step. |
| Primary 3 (Grade 3) | 8 to 9 | Numbers to 10 000, tables of 6 to 9, area and perimeter, bar graphs | The year the bar model becomes a daily problem-solving tool. |
| Primary 4 (Grade 4) | 9 to 10 | Factors and multiples, decimals, angles, nets, pie charts | Fractions, decimals and data: the foundations of upper primary. |
| Primary 5 (Grade 5) | 10 to 11 | Fraction operations, rate, percentage, volume, triangles | Percentage, rate and geometry: the start of the PSLE years. |
| Primary 6 (Grade 6) | 11 to 12 | Ratio, algebra, circles, average, PSLE | Ratio, algebra and circles, brought together for the PSLE. |
What Changed in the Updated MOE Singapore Syllabus
The MOE Singapore Primary Mathematics Syllabus now applies to every primary level. Several topics moved to a different year, and Explico's Singapore Maths follows the new sequence.
| Topic | Previously taught in | Now taught in |
|---|---|---|
| Telling time to 5 minutes | Primary 2 | Primary 1 |
| 12-hour and 24-hour clock | Primary 4 | Primary 3 |
| Pie charts | Primary 6 | Primary 4 |
| Nets of solids | Primary 6 | Primary 4 |
| Turns and 8-point compass | Primary 4 | Removed |
| Ratio | Primary 5 | Primary 6 |
| Average | Primary 5 | Primary 6 |
| Speed | Primary 6 | Secondary 1 |
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Curriculum Questions
What does the Singapore Maths curriculum cover from Primary 1 to 6?
It covers three strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics. Children move from counting and number bonds in Primary 1 to fractions, decimals and percentage in the middle years, and to ratio, algebra and circles in Primary 6.
Which syllabus does Explico's Singapore Maths follow?
It follows the MOE Singapore Primary Mathematics Syllabus, which applies to every primary level from 2026, including the updated topic sequence shown on this page.
How do Singapore grades compare with Grades 1 to 6 elsewhere?
Primary 1 to 6 in Singapore matches Grades 1 to 6 in many international systems, for children aged about 6 to 12. The Singapore syllabus often teaches topics such as bar-model problem solving in more depth.