P5 June Holiday Class Starting Soon

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June Holiday Class | P5 Math Course Starting Soon

Why P5 Is a Crucial Stage in Olympiad Prep

For P5 students, this year's Olympiad prep comes with a fair share of challenges.

The NMOS on 15 July has been reformatted into a single-round structure, with many advanced-level questions appearing upfront, accelerating the pace of preparation. Then next year, RMO and APMOPS will follow closely, making this not only a next-level academic challenge but also a strategic window for securing DSA opportunities.

The next six months are a golden period for students to quietly build their edge and pull ahead. This June holiday is the perfect time to build a strong foundation and prepare thoroughly.

Common Struggles Among P5 Students During Olympiad Preparation
01. With wider syllabus, new topics are tough to grasp
RMO and APMOPS are geared toward P6 students and cover far more topics than NMOS, such as circles, sectors, and modular arithmetic, many of which students have never seen before. Without early exposure during the holidays, it’s hard to catch up later.

02. Familiar topics, harder twist
Topics from NMOS will show up again in RMO/APMOPS, but in much trickier forms. Students tend to underestimate these repeat topics and lose marks on what they thought they knew. Deep understanding and advanced training are a must.

Part 1: Focus Areas of the P5 June Holiday Class

To help P5 students prep efficiently for the three major primary Olympiad competitions, Kangaroo.Study has laid out clear goals for this Term 2 holiday: complete NMOS revision and establish a foundation for RMO and APMOPS.

The class follows a 3-step structure:
Step 1: NMOS Core Mastery
We will fully integrate past NMOS Round 1 & 2 core question types into a structured revision system, covering advanced concepts like the butterfly model and swallowtail model. The goal is full topic coverage and deep mastery before the exam.

Step 2: Extending Familiar Topics
We will not just learn new content, instead we will continue to revisit old topics. Previously learned modules like time-speed-distance, economy-based problems, and concentration questions will be revisited at higher levels of difficulty. Through question type expansion and complexity increase, students will build stronger, more transferable thinking frameworks.

Step 3: Building Forward
Although NMOS is the main goal for P5 students, we will still look ahead. While covering NMOS content, the class will raise both question difficulty and conceptual depth, preparing students for the jump to RMO and APMOPS. We'll work on both content and mindset to help students advance steadily and gain an early edge.

Kangaroo.Study Students' Primary Math Olympiad Achievements

Since Kangaroo.Study entered Singapore, our students have achieved remarkable results across all three major primary-level Olympiad competitions:

NMOS
2023:
All 15 students in the Exploration Class received Gold Medals
✓ 100% Gold Medal Rate
2024:
10 students received Gold Medals
✓ 90% Gold Medal Rate

APMOPS
2023
21 students participated:
4 received Platinum Awards (only 50 awarded nationwide)
4 received Gold, 8 received Silver, 2 received Bronze
✓ 52% overall award rate, far above the national average of 20%
✓ 20% received Platinum, national average is only 1.5%
2024
46 students participated:
4 received Platinum Awards (only 50 awarded nationwide)
4 received Gold
✓ Gold Medal Rate: 24%
RMO
2023
25 students participated:
11 advanced to Round 2
1 student achieved Nationwide 1st Place in the Open category
✓ Round 1 Advancement Rate: 44%
2024
46 students participated:
4 students (Junior group) advanced to Round 2
12 students (Open group) advanced to Round 2
✓ These numbers represent 1/9 of national qualifiers (Junior) and 1/5 (Open)

Part 2: P5 June Holiday Class Schedule

To help every student make the most of the holidays, our programme is split into three periods. Each period covers the same content, so students only need to sign up for one.


This round of P5 June Holiday Classes includes 8 sessions in total, including topics like modular arithmetic, butterfly and swallowtail models, time-speed-distance problems, economy and concentration questions and so on. The content aligns with both competition and school priorities, integrating geometry, number theory, and real-world application topics to build a well-rounded mathematical foundation.



Each period includes 7 lessons + 1 final assessment, giving flexibility to match different student schedules.
We also offer different class levels to support students with varied learning progress and needs.

Class Structure & Levels
To support personalised and goal-driven learning, Kangaroo Study has developed a tiered curriculum system for P5, with the following class types:

Cultivation

Designed for students who are just starting to explore Olympiad Math. This class focuses on building a solid foundation in basic concepts while developing students' logical thinking and mathematical sensitivity.
Through structured explanations and guided practice, students will build an initial problem-solving framework and method, laying the groundwork for more advanced topics ahead. Best suited for students transitioning from school math to Olympiad-level content.

Enhancement

For students with a basic Olympiad foundation who are ready to deepen their training. This class offers in-depth instruction on classic problem types and helps students improve their adaptability and strategic thinking when tackling new variations.
It also emphasizes broad and flexible mathematical thinking to help students break through mid-level difficulty and aim for top scores. Ideal for students who already have some Olympiad exposure and are looking to further improve.

Exploration

Tailored for students with strong Olympiad skills and clear competitive goals.
The curriculum systematically covers core Olympiad topics, including key concepts and frequently tested question types from major competitions such as NMOS, RMO, and APMOPS.
Through simulation drills and advanced thinking exercises, this class helps students boost their competitive edge, ideal for those aiming to stand out in national-level Olympiad contests.

Through this tiered system, each student can grow at a pace that suits them best, ensuring personalised growth and measurable progress.

Our Teaching Team

Tr. Gao Xu Ming
Graduated from Wuhan University, Teacher Gao is an S-level (highest level) teacher at Fangtian Education and also the head of the secondary school department. Familiar with the Olympiad mathematics system and an in-depth understanding of major domestic and international competitions, over ten of the students under his guidance have won the Yingchun Cup Gold Award (equivalent to the highest award in RMO).
In the first year in Singapore, 10 students under his guidance smoothly entered the second round of the SMO Junior (a total of 106 students from the first and second years nationwide entered the second round). At the same time, some students successfully joined the Junior Training Team.

Tr. Tan Yu Xian

Graduated with a major in Data Science and Analytics (BSc. Hons) from the National University of Singapore. Teacher Yu Xian has 7+ years of experience in teaching Maths and Sciences. An ASEAN Scholarship holder and Math Olympiad awardee, he has earned accolades such as SMO Silver and AMC Gold.

Currently serving as Kangaroo Study’s P5 InCharge, he specializes in guiding students in Math Olympiad preparation through encouraging curiosity and independent thinking.

How To Enroll?

All students are required to complete a placement test before enrolling.
This allows our team to assess the child’s current level and recommend the most suitable class.

Enrolment Process

• Book an entrance test (Based on your child's convenience)
• Receive assessment results and class recommendation
• Confirm time slot and teacher, complete registration and payment
  
  

⬇️Contact for Placement Test / Enquiries⬇️

Please reach out via WhatsApp or WeChat to:

Teacher Gao Xuming

Whatsapp: +65 80398242

Wechat: GXMWHUer