Singmaths
Also known as “Singapore Maths.” The mathematical equivalent of Singlish (or Singapore English). It refers to the distinctive way local math teachers, tutors, and parents speak to their children when discussing school mathematics.
Singmaths, a bastardized form of British Maths, serves as the lingua franca in “fine” Singapore. It is especially common among expatriates who want to bond with locals while complaining about the dreaded PSLE math exam and the country’s enviable rankings in PISA and TIMSS.
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