Who's telling you the odds — and why believe him
Hi, I'm Christopher Chua.
BSc in Applied Mathematics, National University of Singapore
I'm a father of two, a graduate of the National University of Singapore with a BSc in Applied Mathematics, an educator, and someone who has spent years helping students solve mathematical problems. But becoming a parent changed the way I think about education.
I realised that success in mathematics isn't about memorising formulas or completing endless worksheets. It starts much earlier.
It starts with curiosity.
With asking questions.
With noticing patterns.
With learning how to think.
That's why I created MathsKid. Rather than teaching children to chase the right answer, I help them develop the thinking skills that let them discover answers confidently on their own.
My teaching combines the strengths of Singapore Mathematics, problem-solving strategies, and playful learning experiences that make children excited to learn.
Over the years I've taught learners from preschool to university, worked with thousands of students, and seen one truth remain constant: children learn best when they feel capable, curious, and confident.
As a father, I use these same principles with my own children. Every lesson I design for MathsKid is something I would happily use with my own family.
My mission is simple: to help every child become a confident thinker — not just a good maths student. Because when children learn how to think, they don't just perform better in school. They become better problem solvers, better learners, and more confident in life.
I look forward to being part of your child's learning journey.
Why the odds get published
Every business in this market makes money when you worry more. Mine mostly doesn't: the posters are free, the quiz is free, and the odds stay published whether or not you ever buy anything. When I do sell something — a consult, a season programme — you'll know exactly what it is and what it costs, and the advice won't bend toward it.
The test I hold this to is simple. If the honest answer to “should my child sit a contest this year?” is no, this site has to be willing to say so — and the quiz does say so, to the families whose answers point that way. Those are precisely the families a enrichment centre would have upsold.
Standards
- Every question is independently solved before publication — by a second pass that never sees the stated answer.
- Every statistic names its denominator. A share of contest entrants is not a share of all children.
- Every claim page says what the data cannot tell you, in its own section.
- Every page carries the date it was last verified, and the numbers are re-checked at the start of each contest season.
- If we publish an error, we correct it on the page, dated. Write to [email protected].
What MathsKid is not
MathsKid is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to SIMCC (SASMO), NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (NMOS), Hwa Chong Institution (APMOPS), Raffles Institution (RMO), or any contest organiser. Contest names are used only to identify the contests themselves.
No regular classes. No subscriptions. One paid product at a time.
See how this thinking applies to your child
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