The Democratization of Singapore Math

When more and more countries around the globe are fast embracing the Singapore math curriculum, or part of it, so as not to be left behind educationally and economically, as they copycat or emulate the best educational practices used by local math educators and tiger parents, who have helped put the “fine” city of Singapore on the world’s math education map.

Like the democratization of music, the democratization of Singapore math ought to force math educators in the city-state to embrace the courage imperative, by turning barriers into breakthroughs, or obstacles into opportunities, if they want to maintain an asymmetric advantage over their counterparts in other high GDP economies.

by Numerati January 14, 2025

Top Gear Maths

When you round up a number to the next most impressive figure specifically to make an impact.

Dave spent £857,945 on snacks last year. Using a little Top Gear Maths, that's a million pounds!

by TayBoop March 14, 2025

Math

A subject that makes you want to commit suicide.

My friend Bob is now dead because I think he did too much math.

by MileHighBronco/MathHater May 13, 2020

math folder

The green one

Classmate: what colour is your math folder

Me: Green

by vivuiuhivyi September 14, 2021

The Zombification of Singapore Math

When math writers and publishers in the “fine” city of Singapore discover that math-anxious students are more inclined or motivated to solve brain-unfriendly word problems or fiendish questions that involve ghosts, vampires, zombies, and other paranormal or satanic figures rather than those dealing with humans or animals.

The zombification of Singapore math has alarmed a number of conservative or puritan parents and homeschoolers both locally and abroad, especially in red-pilled states that have a significant proportion of ultra-MAGA or anti-woke voters.

by Numerati January 20, 2024