IP Maths Names Explained: Math 1/2 vs Integrated vs Advanced (Singapore, 2026)
Study guide
Q: What does this guide cover?
A: A practical “translation layer” for parents and students: what schools usually mean when they label papers as Math 1, Math 2, Integrated Math, or Advanced Math - and how to confirm what’s actually tested.
TL;DR
“IP Maths” isn’t one national syllabus, and naming is not standardised across schools.
Use the table below to translate labels into concrete topic checklists.
If you’re mapping scope for the first time, start with: IP Maths Syllabus (Singapore) 2026 guide.
1 | Why labels differ across IP schools
IP schools can design their own internal curriculum, so many use in-house labels that match their pacing philosophy and extension tracks.
Some schools also “compress” topics across years, so a label like “Math 2” may not mean “Secondary 2 Maths” - it might mean “the second stream/module” in that school’s sequence.
Example: Dunman High explicitly describes its junior-high Maths sequence as Math 1 and Math 2, with optional deeper modules for students with exceptional aptitude (DHS Maths Programme).
2 | Quick translation guide (use this on WA/exam paper headings)
| Paper label you might see | What it usually means | How to confirm quickly |
| Math 1 / Math 2 | School-defined modules that cover core foundations + early extension; can include enrichment beyond a typical “mainstream” pace | Read the school’s Maths Programme description and check whether “Math 1/2” is used as an official term (example: DHS Maths Programme) |
| Integrated Math (Lower Sec) |
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
