Your child sits down with the SASMO paper in front of them. Twenty-five questions. Ninety minutes on the clock. Some problems look familiar. Others feel impossible. The way they approach these next 90…
Pattern recognition puzzles are the backbone of SASMO competitions. They test your ability to see connections, predict what comes next, and think logically under pressure. For students in grades 3 thr…
Preparing for the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad means more than memorizing formulas. It means training your brain to recognize patterns, think creatively under pressure, and solve problems…
Geometry questions make or break your SASMO score. While algebra and number theory get plenty of attention, geometry separates medal winners from the rest. The problems test spatial reasoning, proof c…
Geometry questions make up nearly 40% of every SASMO paper. Yet most students spend their prep time scattered across dozens of random topics instead of mastering the core theorems that actually show u…
Speed matters in math competitions. Every second you save on calculations gives you more time to solve complex problems. Students who master mental math tricks for competitive exams gain a massive adv…
Ratio and proportion problems appear in every SASMO paper, from Primary 3 all the way to Primary 6. These questions test more than just basic arithmetic. They challenge students to see relationships b…
Competition math problems look impossible at first glance. You stare at a number theory question or a geometry puzzle and wonder where to even start. But here’s what separates top performers from ever…
You’re staring at a SASMO problem that asks how many ways you can arrange five books on a shelf, or how many different routes exist from point A to point B. Your first instinct might be to start listi…
Math olympiad preparation can feel overwhelming when you’re staring at a problem that looks nothing like what you’ve seen in school. The gap between classroom math and competition math is real, and br…