Q: What does O-Level Math Syllabus: 2026/27 Parent-&-Student Guide cover? A: A one-page evergreen reference to Singapore's GCE O-Level Elementary & Additional Math syllabuses-paper structure, topic map, assessment objectives.
TL;DR Two written papers test Elementary Mathematics (E-Math, 4049) and Additional Mathematics (A-Math, 4048). Both syllabuses pivot on five strands-Number & Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics-and carry identical 50% / 50% paper weights. Master the topic sequence, formula-booklet limits, and exam pacing early; these skills transfer directly to IP Year-3 binomial, surds and sigma notation.
1 | Exam Format at a Glance
Subject
Paper
Duration
Marks / Weight
Question style
E-Math 4049
P1 (no-calculator)
2 h
80 marks / 50%
Short-structured, <6 marks/part
P2 (calculator-allowed)
2 h 30 min
100 marks / 50%
Structured-response up to 12 marks
A-Math 4048
P1
2 h
90 marks / 50%
Mixed short & long
P2
2 h
90 marks / 50%
Long-form proofs & applications
Target pacing=MinutesMarks≈0.67marks per minute
SEAB defers any practical or coursework component; the grade is entirely written.
2 | Assessment Objectives (AOs)
AO1 Knowledge & Skills - recall and perform routine procedures.
