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Key Facts: O-Level E-Maths Exam
O-Level Mathematics Syllabus 4052 is set jointly by SEAB and Cambridge for the Singapore Ministry of Education.
The exam has two written papers, each 2 hours 15 minutes long and worth 90 marks, for a total of 180 marks.
Paper 1 contains about 26 short-answer questions; Paper 2 has 9 to 10 longer questions plus a real-world application task.
An approved scientific calculator is allowed in both Paper 1 and Paper 2, and a formula sheet is provided.
Assessment objectives are weighted AO1 standard techniques 45%, AO2 reasoning 40%, and AO3 real-world application 15%.
Grades range from A1 (75-100%) to F9 (0-39%), with C6 (50-54%) or better counting as an O-Level pass.
The syllabus is organised into three strands: Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and Probability.
2026 is the final O-Level cohort; the Singapore Examinations Certificate (SEC) replaces the O-Level from 2027 using the same A1-F9 grading.
O-Level E-Maths (4052) is two written papers of 2 h 15 min each (180 marks total), calculator allowed, graded A1-F9 with C6 the pass mark; 2026 is the final O-Level cohort before the SEC replaces it.
Sample O-Level E-Maths Practice Questions
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1Express 360 as a product of its prime factors.
2Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 48 and 60.
3Express 0.00045 in standard form.
4Simplify (2^3 × 2^5) ÷ 2^4.
5Evaluate 16^(3/4).
6A map has a scale of 1 : 50 000. Two towns are 8 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance in kilometres?
7The ratio of Min's money to Ken's money is 5 : 3. Min has $40 more than Ken. How much money does Ken have?
8A shirt costs $80 after a 20% discount. What was its original price?
9$5000 is invested at 4% per annum compound interest. What is the total amount after 2 years?
10A car travels 150 km in 2.5 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?
About the O-Level E-Maths Exam
The GCE Ordinary Level Mathematics examination (Syllabus 4052), often called E-Maths, is the elementary mathematics qualification sat by Singapore students at the end of Secondary 4. It is jointly set and conducted by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) and Cambridge. The exam comprises two written papers of 2 hours 15 minutes each, worth 90 marks apiece for a combined 180 marks; Paper 1 is about 26 short-answer questions and Paper 2 has 9-10 longer questions ending in a real-world application task. A scientific calculator and a formula sheet are provided for both papers. The syllabus spans three strands - Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and Probability - and results are reported on the standards-referenced A1 to F9 scale, with C6 or better counting as a pass.
Exam sponsor: Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) with Cambridge, for the Ministry of Education, Singapore. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Paper 1: 2 h 15 min; Paper 2: 2 h 15 min (4 h 30 min total)
Passing Score
Grades A1-F9; C6 or better is a pass. A1 is 75-100%, C6 is 50-54%, F9 is 0-39%.
Exam / Certification Fees
Subsidised for Singapore Citizen school candidates; private candidates pay yearly SEAB subject fees in Singapore dollars (roughly S$70-130 for citizens/PRs, more for international candidates), inclusive of GST.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Number and Algebra
Primes, HCF/LCM, indices, standard form, ratio and proportion, percentage, rate and speed, algebraic manipulation, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, sets, matrices and sequences.
Geometry and Measurement
Angles, triangles and polygons, congruence and similarity, Pythagoras' theorem, trigonometry and bearings, mensuration, circle properties, coordinate geometry and 2D vectors.
Statistics and Probability
Data handling, statistical diagrams, averages, cumulative frequency and quartiles, and probability of single and combined events.
Preparing for the O-Level E-Maths Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grades A1-F9; C6 or better is a pass. A1 is 75-100%, C6 is 50-54%, F9 is 0-39%.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Paper 1: 2 h 15 min; Paper 2: 2 h 15 min (4 h 30 min total)
- Exam / certification fees: Subsidised for Singapore Citizen school candidates; private candidates pay yearly SEAB subject fees in Singapore dollars (roughly S$70-130 for citizens/PRs, more for international candidates), inclusive of GST. Official sources
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O-Level E-Maths: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O-Level E-Maths Syllabus 4052?
It is the Elementary Mathematics syllabus of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level, set by SEAB and Cambridge and taken at the end of Secondary 4. It covers Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and Probability.
How is the O-Level Mathematics 4052 exam structured?
There are two written papers, each 2 hours 15 minutes and worth 90 marks (180 marks total). Paper 1 has about 26 short-answer questions; Paper 2 has 9-10 longer questions ending with a real-world application task.
Can I use a calculator in O-Level E-Maths?
Yes. An approved scientific calculator is allowed in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the 4052 syllabus, and a list of mathematical formulae is provided in each paper.
What grade do I need to pass O-Level Maths?
Grades run from A1 (75-100%) to F9 (0-39%). A grade of C6 (50-54%) or better is an O-Level pass, though many junior college and polytechnic courses require A1 to D7 in Mathematics.
Is 2026 the last year for O-Level E-Maths?
For the current Secondary 4 cohort, 2026 is the final year of the O-Level. From 2027, the new Singapore Examinations Certificate (SEC) replaces it, with G3 papers at the same standard as today's O-Level and the same A1-F9 grading.