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Did you know:

Euler’s “lucky” numbers are positive integers n such that m2 − m + n is a prime number for m = 0, …, n − 1.

Leonhard Euler published the polynomial x2 − x + 41 which produces prime numbers for all integer values of x from 0 to 40. Obviously, when x is equal to 41, the value cannot be prime anymore since it is divisible by 41. Only 6 numbers have this property, namely 2, 3, 5, 11, 17 and 41.

## How many Pentagons and Hexagons are there on a Soccer Ball?

Watch the above video to prove that there has to be 12 Pentagons and 20 Hexagons on a Soccer Ball!

The video also teaches us about the beautiful Euler Formula, $\boxed{V-E+F=2}$.

An ideal book for enlivening undergraduate mathematics…he (Dunham) has Euler dazzling us with cleverness, page after page. — Choice

Mathematician William Dunham has written a superb book about the life and amazing achievements of one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. Unlike earlier writings about Euler, Professor Dunham gives crystal clear accounts of how Euler ingeniously proved his most significant results, and how later experts have stood on Euler’s broad shoulders. Such a book has long been overdue. It will not need to be done again for a long long time. — Martin Gardner

William Dunham has done it again! In “Euler: the Master of Us All”, he has produced a masterful portrait of one of the most fertile mathematicians of all time. With Dunham’s beautiful clarity and wit, we can follow with amazement Euler’s strokes of genius which laid the groundwork for most of the mathematics we have today. — Ron Graham, Chief Scientist, AT&T

William Dunham has written a superb book about the life and amazing achievements of one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. Unlike earlier writings about Euler, Dunham gives crystal clear accounts of how Euler ingeniously proved his most significant results, and how later experts have stood on Euler’s broad shoulders. Such a book has long been overdue. It will not need to be done again for a long, long time.Martin Gardner

Dunham has done it again! In “Euler: The Master of Us All,” he has produced a masterful portrait of one of the most fertile mathematicians of all time. With Dunham’s beautiful clarity and wit, we can follow with amazement Euler’s strokes of genius which laid the groundwork for most of the mathematics we have today. — Ronald Graham, Chief Scientist, AT&T

## News: Singapore Education Ranked Third in World

 Singapore takes third spot in global education rankings Straits Times Teacher Anthony Tan conducting an English lesson with a class of Primary 6 pupils at Woodlands Primary School. Singapore’s education system has … Singapore offers Saudi Arabia help in education Arab News PROPOSAL: Singapore Senior Minister of State Lee Yi Shyan with Mazen Batterjee, vice chairman of the JCCI, on Wednesday. (AN photo by Irfan … In Singapore, Training Teachers for the ‘Classroom of the Future’ Education Week News Welcome to the Classroom of the Future—a mock-up housed by Singapore’s National Institute of Education (NIE) to demonstrate what learning might … Singapore Polytechnic Assists CDIO Implementation At Malaysia’s Polytechnic Bernama PUTRAJAYA, May 6 (Bernama) — Singapore Polytechnic is assisting Malaysia on the implemention of innovative engineering education framework … Lift education standards: Linfox boss The Australian “Most of our graduates are now coming out of Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and China because they are just so well educated,” he said. “I can get … In search of education The News International Unless we start investing massively in education, science, technology and innovation, as was done by Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, China and others, … Sultanate, Singapore and the Indian Ocean Oman Daily Observer These are thoughtful words from your education minister (Heng Swee Keat), … a pragmatism which incidentally I believe we share with Singapore. Direct School Admission not meant to lower academic standards TODAYonline In Singapore, there is no compromising a good education. Having a talent does not give a student the licence not to pursue academic excellence. NAFA inspires The Hindu The safe and comfortable cosmopolitan environment Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore makes it the perfect destination for education abroad. Japan’s Education Minister visits SMU Perspectives@SMU Singapore Management University (SMU) received a special guest on its campus on 3 May 2014 – Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, …

## What to do if fail Mid Year Exams?

When the Mid Year Exams are over, students will receive their results nervously. What to do if one fails the Mid Year Exams?

In many schools, it is common to have a significant portion of the school actually failing the Mid Term exam. “40 per cent of his school cohort failed Social Studies and 30 per cent English.” in the school mentioned in the above article.

“Such significant failure rates have become common in schools here when mid-year or preliminary exams roll around, especially for those with a big national exam – PSLE, O or A levels – at the year-end.”

Here are 5 tips on what are the best actions to take for one who fails the Mid Year Exams, especially for Mathematics:

1. Do not be discouraged! Try to maintain a positive attitude on Math. There is still time before the final exams. With proper time management, you will be able to set aside time for revision, which will definitely help.
2. Analyse what went wrong. Are you studying Math the correct way? (i.e. practising with understanding) Are you studying Math just by reading the textbook? (not effective for studying Math as Math needs practice.) Is time management an issue? Or is the main issue careless mistakes?
3. Work out a new study strategy and stick to it religiously. For better results, you need to change your study habits for the better. This may include better time management, or seeking help from Math tutors.
4. O Level Exams are not about intelligence, it is more about good study techniques. The content for O Levels can definitely be mastered by any student given the right amount of time and effort. The key is to put in time and effort to the studies. Even an average student is capable of scoring an A1 in O Levels if he or she works hard. Whereas, a very intelligent but lazy student may not do well for the exams.
5. It is possible to improve tremendously for Maths if you study enough and using the right method. This is a truth that many people can attest to. I have seen students going from fail to A1. Improving one or two grades is also very common.

There are usually two types of students, the ones who are more playful and laidback, and the very perfectionistic student but is prone to stress. For the more playful students, the tough Mid Year exams are actually meant as a wake up call to start studying before it is too late. “‘Papers must be a bit challenging so that they can shake one out of complacency and make one study harder,’ said Mr Lak Pati Singh, 56, principal of St Patrick’s School.”

For students who are too stressed up and already trying their best, the way to improve may be to study more efficiently using the right methods (especially for Maths, the right way to study is practice with understanding). A healthy lifestyle balance may also be very helpful. Again, seeking help from Math tutors may be a choice to be considered, which can alleviate stress from not understanding the subject material.

## E Maths List of Formulae to Memorize (Not in Formula List)

Here is a compilation of the Formulas needed in GCSE O Levels E Maths Exam.

Includes Formulae on Algebra and Numbers, Geometry and Measurement, Statistics and more!

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Keep calm, and all the best for your mid-year exams.