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Where Can Parents Find Primary Mathematics Project Competition Information?

Find Primary Mathematics Project Competition (PMPC) information on the official PMPC website. Start with the competition year, then open the rules and submission pages rather than relying on an old school announcement.

The published 2026 rules cover Primary 4 digital posters and Primary 5 physical or digital games. Entries go through the school’s teacher-in-charge, so parents should ask the mathematics department about the school’s selection process before preparing an entry.

The listed 2026 submission deadline was 8 July 2026 at 5pm; it has passed as of this review on 17 October 2026. Use that edition to understand the project format, not as evidence that registration for another year is open.

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Official sources · Practical checks · What to do next

Official sources at a glance

Reader taskOfficial sourceWhat to check
Identify the editionOfficial PMPC homepageCompetition year and announcements
Choose a categoryCompetition rulesLevel, team size, originality and required files
Prepare school submissionSubmission instructionsTeacher acknowledgement, folder access and deadline
Match the source to the programme, learner’s circumstances and intended year.

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Practical checks before you act

Check the category before choosing a project

Did you know? A mathematical game and a poster can tell very different stories. A poster explains an idea; a game also needs rules that another person can follow. Begin with the category for your child’s level, then ask what mathematical understanding the project will make visible.

Under the 2026 rules, pupils may work individually or in teams of up to three. Schools have entry limits, so a child’s interest does not automatically secure a competition place. Ask the teacher whether the school runs an internal selection and when it needs the first proposal.

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Make the mathematics easy to see

Try this planning question: “What will someone learn about mathematics by using our project?” For a game, imagine a new player asking why a move is allowed or how a score is calculated. If the explanation only describes winning, the mathematical purpose may need more work.

Keep a simple working notebook with the initial idea, trial results and revisions. This is a suggested learning habit, not an extra official submission requirement. It helps children explain their own thinking and gives teammates something concrete to discuss when an idea changes.

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Use the correct file checklist

The homepage flags a change from 2026 for Primary 5 physical games: a digital written report and a video explaining the game and its rules are required. Read the category’s full rules for the exact format; a photograph of a finished board is not a substitute for checking the instructions.

The submission page explains the entry form, shared project folder and teacher acknowledgement. Let the teacher coordinate the official handover. Before that, check that files open, links work and the project name is consistent. Do not send an independent parent entry simply because a form link is visible.

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Separate a useful learning project from a future entry

The 2026 rules require original work and restrict projects previously submitted to inter-school competitions. Tell the teacher about any earlier competition use before deciding to enter. Do not assume that changing a title makes an existing entry suitable.

If the next edition has not been announced, children can still explore a mathematical question for enjoyment. Keep competition-specific commitments provisional. A future organiser may change categories, dates or submission details, and an old checklist cannot confirm a new intake.

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What to do next

Your next step is to bookmark the official rules and ask the school’s mathematics teacher which edition and internal process apply. For classroom context, use eduKate’s primary syllabus guide; this page is a route to competition information, not a replacement mathematics syllabus.

Explore further: Primary 1–6 syllabus sources · School directory. For the wider route, use the Singapore school pathways calendar.

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Official sources reviewed: 17 October 2026. Recheck current instructions before acting.

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