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The Ultimate Guide to the NMOS, RMO, APMOPS (Part 1): NMOS Registration is About to Open – Key Information You Must Know! Parents, take note! Registration for the top three primary school math competitions of 2025 is now open! APMOPS: Registration opened on February 1 and closed on February 28 (already closed). RMO: Registration opened on February 3 and will close on March 25. NMOS: Registration opens on March 7 and closes on April 7 (opening soon!).
Many parents have questions and concerns about these three major primary math Olympiad competitions： “My child’s school is encouraging them to sign up for NMOS. How prestigious is this competition?” “What does the RMO exam cover?” “How can my child win an award in APMOPS?” “How should we prepare for these competitions?” To help parents and students better understand these competitions, we are launching a “The Ultimate Guide to the NMOS, RMO, APMOPS” series, providing in-depth analysis of the competition content, preparation strategies, and winning tips!
Exclusive Benefits at the End of Each Article: - Free access to past-year NMOS/RMO/APMOPS papers (with solutions). - Exclusive preparation materials. - Priority registration for mock exams. - Join our WhatsApp Competition Group for professional guidance and study planning from our expert teachers! --- As the first article of our series, this article will provide a detailed introduction to the NMOS. Before registration begins, let’s dive into what NMOS is all about! This article covers: 1. Overview of NMOS 2. Categories and grade divisions 3. Competition Rounds and Registration Process 4. Competition Details 5. Award Categories 6. Importance of the competition 7. Kangaroo.Study Students’ Outstanding Achievements 8. How to Prepare for NMOS + Exclusive Preparation Resources --- 1. Overview of NMOS The National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore (NMOS) is an initiative by NUS High School, in partnership with the Singapore Mathematical Society. It aims to spark children’s interest in mathematics and challenge them to unlock their mathematical potential. ---
2. Categories and grade divisions Starting from 2024, NMOS is exclusively open to Primary 5 students. - Previously (before 2024), students from P1 to P5 could participate, with around 5,000–6,000 participants. - Now, with only P5 students eligible, the number of participants in 2024 is approximately 3,000. ---
3. Competition Rounds and Registration Process From 2024 onwards, NMOS has shifted from a two-round scoring system to a single-round written test. Exam Location: Students’ respective schools. Registration: All participants must register through their schools. Individual registrations are not allowed. Registration Period: March 7, 2025, to April 7, 2025. --- 4. Competition Details (1) 2025 Competition Date The school will hold the competition on 15 July 2025, between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM, within a 90-minute time slot of school’s choice.
(2) Exam Format & Content a) Format: A single-round written test lasting 90 minutes, with a total score of 80 points. Number of Questions: 35 questions, with the following distribution: - Questions 1–10: 2 points each (20 points total). - Questions 11–20: 3 points each (30 points total). - Questions 21–35: 4 points each (60 points total). b) Content: The exam covers topics from both previous rounds, with a focus on ‘Geometry’ and ‘Word Problems’. Based on the changes in the 2024 NMOS, please take note of the following points regarding question types and areas of assessment: 1-Fewer Questions, Higher Difficulty: - Previously, NMOS had two rounds with 50 questions (30 in Round 1 + 20 in Round 2). - Starting in 2024, the exam has only 35 questions in 90 minutes, significantly increasing the difficulty. 2-Lower Margin for Error: - With fewer questions, each question carries more weight. Mistakes can have a greater impact on rankings and award levels. - Students should aim to solve all questions within their ability range to avoid losing points. 3-More Comprehensive Questions: - Questions are now more integrated, testing not only mathematical knowledge but also problem-solving speed, accuracy, and flexibility. (3) Results Announcement Results will be released within 10 working days after the competition date. Detailed results will be communicated through the respective schools. No phone inquiries will be accepted. --- 5. Award Categories (1) Individual Awards - Gold Award - Silver Award - Bronze Award - Honourable Mention - Participation Certificate Awards are based on percentile rankings. With only P5 students participating starting in 2024, the number of Gold awardees is approximately 40–50, while Silver awardees number around 200. - Certificates: All participants will receive a certificate indicating their achievement level (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honourable Mention, or Participation). - Medals: The top 30 participants will receive individual medals. The approximate score boundaries for each award.
(2) Top-Performing girl A certificate will be awarded to the top-performing girl from each participating school in NMOS, provided that she achieves at least a Silver award. (3) Team Awards - Trophy: Awarded to the top 20 school teams. - Ranking Criteria: Based on the combined scores of the top 4 participants from each school. (4) NMOS and IMSO IMSO stands for ‘International Mathematics and Science Olympiad’, which is an international-level competition open to primary school students under the age of 12 from around the world. NMOS serves as the gateway for IMSO selection. The Top 20 individual winners in NMOS will be shortlisted to join the IMSO training squad. --- 6. Significance of NMOS 1.Support for DSA Applications Competitions such as NMOS, RMO, APMOPS, and others serve an important purpose — they are valuable credentials for DSA to top schools. For DSA, not only NUSH, but many other prestigious schools (except for Hwa Chong Institution) recognize NMOS Gold and Silver medals as strong achievements. 2.Pathway to IMSO Training Squad The Top 20 winners of NMOS will qualify for the IMSO training squad, with the potential to be selected for the national team representing Singapore at IMSO. The Top 30 winners will be invited to join NUSH School’s Einstein Club. 3. For students targeting admission to NUSH (1) NMOS participation helps prepare for the NUSH DSA written test. (2) Students who achieve Top 20 in NMOS will receive a CO directly (Student Case from Kangaroo.Study) PS: In 2023, nearly half of the top 30 winners were P4 students. With only P5 students eligible starting in 2024, the chances of entering the top 30 are higher than ever! --- 7. Kangaroo.Study Students’ Outstanding Achievements
--- 8. Comparison Between NMOS Past Papers and Kangaroo.Study Materials The academic team at Kangaroo.Study has conducted in-depth research on all NMOS, APMOPS, and RMO past papers from the past 10 to 15 years. Our team has thoroughly analyzed the key focus areas, question types, and evolving trends across these major competitions. Each year, for every competition, our teaching materials and mock papers comprehensively cover all tested concepts and topics. This has consistently earned high praise from both students and parents. Click below to view: Comparison Between 2023 NMOS Special Round and Kangaroo.Study Materials Comparison Between 2023 NMOS Round 1 and Kangaroo.Study Materials Comparison Between 2022 NMOS Round 2 and Kangaroo.Study Materials --- 9. How to Prepare Effectively for NMOS? With NMOS registration opening soon, every moment of preparation counts! To help your child excel, we’ve prepared a wealth of learning resources: “Kangaroo.Study Term 1 Courses” Our scientifically designed course schedule and systematic preparation strategies will help your child prepare effectively and improve their competition skills! Click here to view the detailed Term 1 syllabus and course schedule: “Exclusive Free Resources”: (1) YouTube Problem-Solving Videos: - Watch our carefully curated video explanations to master common NMOS question types and techniques. - Click here to watch: (2) March Mock Exam: To help students better assess their current knowledge, understand their academic standing within their grade level, and get familiar with the pace and question style of this year’s NMOS, Kangaroo.Study has prepared a free NMOS mock exam for all students to participate in. In addition, there will be a free follow-up review session, where our teachers will go through the mock paper in detail and help students address any challenges identified from the mock exam. More details on registration will be announced soon — please stay tuned for updates! Meanwhile, last year’s mock paper is already available for download. Click the link below to access it: Download the past years’ mock exam papers here:
(3)NMOS Past-Year Papers (2011–2022): - Access past-year papers, the gold standard for competition preparation. - Click here to download [NMOS Past Papers]
The corresponding NMOS past paper answers.
Our past exam papers have the following features: 1. Completely Free: No charges. You can directly download them. 2. High Quality: The clarity is excellent, and the layout is well-organized, allowing students to write their solutions directly below the questions. Special Note: During the data entry process, we found that the official 2018 NMOS past paper, Question 16, has a discrepancy between the question and the solution diagram. The materials provided here are based on the solution diagram.
“Preparation Tips”: 1-Daily Practice: Build time management skills through consistent practice. 2-Weekly Past Papers: Complete one past-year paper weekly to familiarize child with the exam format. 3.-Ask Questions: Seek help from our teachers whenever children encounter difficulties. 4-Review Mistakes: Correct errors in a dedicated notebook and revisit challenging questions regularly. 5-Join Mock Exams and Online Classes: Participate in Kangaroo.Study’s mock exams and online classes to enhance practical skills. --- Conclusion Through this detailed guide, we hope you now have a comprehensive understanding of NMOS. As one of Singapore’s most prestigious primary school math competitions, NMOS not only provides a platform for students to showcase their mathematical abilities but also serves as a valuable stepping stone for their academic journey. With registration for the 2025 NMOS opening soon, time is of the essence – start preparing today! NMOS is just the first of the top three primary school math competitions. Next, we’ll dive into the “RMO”, a higher-level competition with greater prestige and challenges. Stay tuned for our next article, where we’ll cover everything you need to know about RMO, from registration to preparation strategies!
If you have any questions or would like to know more information, please contact our teachers, teacher Tan Yuxian or teacher Gao Xuming. Let’s work together to help your child excel in math competitions and secure a bright future! Next Preview: The Ultimate Guide to RMO – Coming Soon! | 
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