Textbook of Secondary Mathematics

New Discovering Mathematics

Introduction

• Based on the latest Singapore 2020 Mathematics Syllabus

• Best-selling secondary Mathematics series in Singapore since 2006

• A comprehensive and adaptive program suitable for local and international curriculums 

The Singapore Approach

An updated and modern framework focusing on Mathematical Problem Solving. New Discovering Mathematics series has been adopted in many countries, including China, The United States, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Uzbekistan and many others.  

Include: Textbooks, Workbooks, Teacher’s Guides

5 Key Features 

1. Discovery Approach to Learning

2. Emphasis on Big Ideas 

3. Think2 Critical Thinking Skills

4. Try It Yourself! immediate assessment

5. Mastery through Practice Exercises

Key Feature 1 – Discovery Approach

Concepts and skills are taught and learnt through a discovery approach in Activities.

Instructions and questions guide students towards an objective and and enhance their learning experiences. 

Key Feature 2 – Big Ideas

New Discovering Mathematics develop Big Ideas through instructions and questions in Professor’s Voice.

These Big Ideas enable students to connect concepts in mathematics and strengthen their mathematical understanding. 

Key Feature 3 – Think2

Critical and adaptive thinking is developed in Think2, by stretching students through extended content such as “What if?” questions and reasoning type prompts.

Key Feature 4 – Try It Yourself!

All Worked Examples in are accompanied by a corresponding Try It Yourself, allowing students to immediately apply concepts learnt and for teachers to check for understanding. Full solution for all Try It Yourself are provided. 

Key Feature 5 – Practice Exercises

Questions in Practice Exercises are allocated into three tiers of difficulty to enable the reinforcing and application of concepts learnt in the chapter.

Supporting e-Resources

New Discovering Mathematics offers a comprehensive suite of supporting resources, updated annually:

• Teachers’ eBooks

• Teachers’ Guides

• International Chapters

• Progress Trackers

• Non-Calculator Worksheets

Resource – Teachers’ eBooks

Digital eBook of textbook with

• Chapter Opener Videos

• Worked Example Videos

• Additional Try It! Questions

• GeoGebra Integration

• Step-by-Step solutions Questions

Resource – Teachers’ Guides

Wrap around notes provide teachers with succinct instructions and critical questions to ask students.?

Answers for all questions are also listed for easy reference.

Resource – Progress Trackers

Assessments to consolidate students’ understanding of topics covered, 4 sets of 2 papers available for each level. 

Marking schemes and fully-worked solutions are provided.

Resource – Non-Calculator Worksheets

Worksheets which questions promote concepts and skills over handling of numbers, 2 worksheets per chapter for all chapters in New Discovering Mathematics.

To help students prepare for assessments where calculators are not allowed