The Singaporean mathematics curriculum: Connections to TIMSS. Paper presented at the

strong connections to the mathematics curriculum in the country. While mathematics curricula tend to be somewhat similar in countries all over the world, there are some subtle differences in the Singaporean mathematics curriculum, which are worth examining. In this paper, I describe some of the important features of the intended, attained and implemented aspects of the mathematics curriculum in Singapore and how they connect to the TIMSS studies. I also briefly comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the curriculum. Mathematics curricula all over the world have certain features in common. The Singaporean mathematics curriculum document is probably no different from what exists in many other countries. Yet, there are subtle differences in the Singaporean mathematics curriculum that makes it worthwhile to examine. In this paper, I give a background of educational system in Singapore and I briefly comment on the essential components of the Singapore Mathematics Curriculum Framework (SMCF). The focus is not on the details of the curriculum content but on the more general features. I also comment on the connections of the SMCF to Singaporean students ’ performance in the TIMSS studies and what are some of the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the SMCF. A little background seem