The 2026 season has concluded — the global examination was completed on 12 April 2026, and SIMCC released Batch 1, Batch 2, and Overall Final Results before July 2026. Certificates and medals have entered the distribution phase, with approximately 61,730 students worldwide receiving awards. The exact registration and examination dates for the 2027 season have not yet been officially announced by SIMCC; based on historical patterns, registration typically opens around September 2026, with the examination held in March–April 2027. The exact dates are subject to the official announcements on the SIMCC website (simcc.org) and authorised test centres in China. According to the Singapore International Mathematics Competition Centre (SIMCC), the organiser of SASMO, SASMO was established in 2006 and covers 52 countries and regions, with independent papers for 12 grade levels from K2 to G12. In the 2026 season, over 61,000 students participated globally. As of August 2026, this is the golden preparation window for younger students to build a three-in-one practice system of "CPA textbooks + past year papers + bar model specialisation" tailored to their grade level.
A crucial clarification is needed: the SASMO organising committee has not designated a single "official textbook." SIMCC has emphasised that the competition's questions integrate Singapore's unique CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) pedagogy, and "using the bar model method to solve application problems" is a core assessment point across all grade levels. The competition's core format is 25 questions in 90 minutes (15 questions in 60 minutes for K2), with a total score of 85 including 15 starting points — Section A has 15 multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each (correct +2, incorrect –1, unanswered 0), and Section B has 10 short-answer questions worth 4 points each (correct +4, incorrect or unanswered 0). Calculators are prohibited throughout. This means preparation is not about "brute-force drilling of countless problems," but rather a three-pronged approach: "CPA modelling thinking training + grade-level knowledge points + timed answering strategies." The following section breaks this down into three layers: competition format, grade-level CPA cycles, and preparation calendar.
Core Understanding of the Competition Format: "The difficulty of SASMO lies not in the individual questions, but in the mechanism of '15 starting points + penalty for incorrect answers' — you must be bold enough to attempt multiple-choice questions while avoiding blind guessing. Bar model modelling ability is the key differentiator for Grades 1–6." SASMO groups questions by grade level: G1–G4 tests arithmetic and statistics, geometry and measurement, applied modelling, and non-routine problem solving; G5–G6 introduces basic algebra and combinatorics; G7–G8 covers arithmetic and algebra, geometry, the Pythagorean theorem, and statistics; G9–G12 introduces trigonometry and probability. Awards are determined by global percentile rankings: Gold (Top 8%), Silver (9%–20%), Bronze (21%–40%), and Honourable Mention (41%–50%). Overall, approximately 40% of participants can achieve Bronze or above. This means preparation must advance on three parallel tracks: "CPA thinking training as the main line, grade-level knowledge points as the foundation, and timed mock exams as the validation."
I. SASMO Competition Format and 2027 Season Timeline
1. Core Competition Format and Key 2027 Season Milestones
| Dimension | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | K2 and G1–G12; register for the group corresponding to your current grade level; the system automatically assigns the appropriate paper; allowed to register for a higher grade level group, but not for a lower one. |
| 2026 Season (Concluded) | Global examination completed on 12 April 2026; SIMCC released Batch 1, Batch 2, and Overall Final Results before July 2026; certificates and medals in distribution; approximately 61,730 students received awards globally. |
| 2027 Season Registration | SIMCC has not yet officially announced; based on historical patterns, registration typically opens around September 2026 and continues until late March 2027; exact dates subject to SIMCC official website and authorised test centre announcements in China. |
| 2027 Season Examination | Expected to be held in March–April 2027 (based on historical March–April pattern); students in China must register through partner schools or authorised organisations; individual direct registration is not supported. |
| Examination Format | G1–G12: 25 questions in 90 minutes; K2: 15 questions in 60 minutes; total score 85 including 15 starting points; calculators prohibited throughout. |
| Scoring Rules | Section A: 15 multiple-choice questions: correct +2, incorrect –1, unanswered 0. Section B: 10 short-answer questions: correct +4, incorrect or unanswered 0. |
| Awards | Gold (Top 8% globally), Silver (9%–20%), Bronze (21%–40%), Honourable Mention (41%–50%); overall, approximately 40% of participants can achieve Bronze or above. |
| Core Pedagogy | Singapore CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) method; bar model modelling is a core assessment point for G1–G6, with its weighting decreasing by grade level (G2: ~70%, G5–G6: ~50–55%, G7–G8: ~30–35%, G9+: ~10–15%). |
| Registration Methods | School-based registration (must be an authorised test centre) / authorised organisation proxy registration / direct registration via SASMO official website or the "Eureka Competition Registration" mini-program; individual direct registration is not supported in China. |
Core Understanding of the Competition: "The 2026 season has concluded, with results and certificates already announced/in distribution, and approximately 61,730 students worldwide receiving awards. The exact registration and examination dates for the 2027 season have not yet been officially announced by SIMCC; based on historical patterns, registration typically opens around September 2026, with the examination held in March–April 2027." The SIMCC official results page confirms that SASMO 2026 results have been released in batches, with Batch 1, Batch 2, and Overall Final Results all available online, and certificates now in the distribution phase. The exact registration and examination dates for the 2027 season have not yet been officially announced — based on historical patterns, registration typically opens around September 2026, with the examination held in March–April 2027. The exact dates are subject to the official announcements on the SIMCC website (simcc.org) and authorised test centres in China. Students in China must register through partner schools or authorised organisations; individual direct registration is not supported — parents should confirm in advance whether their child's school is an SASMO authorised test centre.
2. CPA Learning Cycle by Grade Level
- G2–G4 (C→P focus, Summer June–August Foundation Building): 2 sessions per week, 30–40 minutes each. C-phase: use counters/Lego/beans to play with concrete versions of "sum-difference" and "multiples." P-phase: draw bar models (core), divided into "part-whole" and "comparison" types. A-phase: pair each P-phase problem with a written equation. During summer, complete 2–3 sets of past SASMO G2–G4 papers (untimed). 8 weeks of summer preparation can aim for Gold.
- G5–G6 (P→A transition, 10-week summer sprint for Gold): 3 sessions per week, 45 minutes each. Deeply practise bar models for fractions, percentages, and ratios. Work through four classic Singapore system application problem types: chicken-rabbit, sum-difference-multiple, age, and travel problems, moving from P to A. Introduce basic geometry area concepts. During summer, complete 3–5 sets of past SASMO G5–G6 papers (timed). Perfect Score requires additional speed training.
- G7–G8 (A focus; SASMO not the main priority): Summer focus should be on AMC8, with SASMO G7–G8 past papers used for maintenance and to supplement Asia-Pacific credentials. Question types are already close to AMC8 style; bar model questions remain but are not the main focus (~30–35%). Transition towards AMC8 style.
- G9–G12 (A focus; SASMO cost-performance ratio is low): Question types are close to the first half of AMC10 difficulty; bar models are only minimally retained (~10–15%). It is recommended to make AMC10/12 the main competition, treating SASMO as "a Gold award to fill the activities list" without dedicating summer priority.
- Total cycle for complete beginners: Primary school students typically need 4–6 months for a complete preparation cycle (foundation building 2 months + question-type breakthrough 2 months + mock sprint 2 months). Those with a Singapore maths foundation need 3–4 months. Aiming for Gold requires 5–6 months of systematic training.
The essence of grade-level CPA cycles: "G2–G4 focuses on C→P, G5–G6 on P→A transition, G7+ on A with SASMO not the main priority — the lower the grade, the higher the proportion of bar model modelling training (G2: ~70%, G5–G6: ~50–55%, G7–G8: ~30–35%, G9+: ~10–15%)." SASMO questions integrate Singapore's CPA pedagogy, with bar models being the key differentiator for G1–G6. Starting summer preparation in August 2026: G2–G4 should use Singapore system textbooks (such as My Pals Are Here! Maths or Shaping Maths) to cover CPA + bar models, with 8 weeks of summer preparation aiming for Gold. G5–G6 should add elementary Olympiad topics (GCD-LCM, primes, volume), with 10 weeks of summer preparation aiming for Gold; Perfect Score requires additional speed training (G5–G6 Perfect Score requires near-perfect accuracy with clear working). G7+ is advised to switch to AMC8/10, using SASMO G7–G8 past papers for maintenance only. Complete beginners in primary school typically need 4–6 months, divided into three phases: foundation building (2 months) + question-type breakthrough (2 months) + mock sprint (2 months).
II. The Three-Phase CPA Learning Cycle
1. CPA-Based Preparation Plan Framework
- Foundation Consolidation Phase (3 months before the competition): Systematically review the grade-level mathematics knowledge framework. Use the CPA method to re-understand core concepts (concrete manipulation → diagram modelling → abstract equations). Build a concept tree and knowledge network. For G3–G4, practise the four types of bar models (sum-difference, multiples, chicken-rabbit, fractions/percentages) with at least 30 problems each, aiming for "read the problem → produce the bar structure within 3 seconds."
- Skill Enhancement Phase (1 month before the competition): Specialised breakthrough on high-frequency question types. Targeted CPA training on weak areas. Strengthen visual modelling ability. Improve problem-solving speed and accuracy. Logical reasoning questions account for 15%–28% — train the "contradiction-locking table" method to eliminate distractors.
- Sprint Mock Phase (2 weeks before the competition): Full simulation exams and error analysis. Timed practice (40 minutes per set for primary, 90 minutes for secondary). Analyse errors for insufficient CPA application. Familiarise yourself with the answering strategy under the "15 starting points + penalty for incorrect answers" mechanism.
The core of the three CPA phases: "3 months of foundation consolidation to build the CPA thinking framework, 1 month of skill enhancement for targeted breakthroughs, and 2 weeks of sprint mocks for timed adaptation — the total cycle of about 4–5 months aligns perfectly with SASMO's historical March–April examination schedule." The specific application of the CPA pedagogy in SASMO preparation: Concrete: use physical objects to understand concepts; Pictorial: use graphical tools like bar models for modelling; Abstract: use algebraic expressions. Research shows that students using this progressive learning framework show significant improvement in both the depth of mathematical concept understanding and problem-solving ability. During the sprint mock phase, it is essential to practise the "skip-and-mark" technique — keep the first 10 questions within 18 minutes, reserve 30 minutes to tackle the short-answer questions. When unsure about multiple-choice questions, skip them first to avoid the penalty risk (–1 for incorrect answers).
2. 90-Minute Time Allocation Strategy
- Multiple-Choice Section (recommended 40 minutes): Section A has 15 multiple-choice questions. Adopt an "easy first, hard later" strategy to secure marks on foundational questions. Keep the first 10 questions within 18 minutes. Skip uncertain questions to avoid the "–1 for incorrect" penalty.
- Short-Answer Section (recommended 50 minutes): Section B has 10 short-answer questions. Ensure clear handwriting and complete steps to demonstrate your problem-solving approach. Even if the final answer is wrong, partial marks may still be awarded. Focus on earning process marks.
- Review and Checking (recommended 10 minutes): Check for calculation errors, missing units, and misinterpretation of key information. Use reverse verification by substituting the answer back into the original problem.
- Answering Prohibitions: Calculators are prohibited. Blind guessing on multiple-choice questions triggers the penalty mechanism. Missing steps or disorganised working on short-answer questions will lose process marks.
The core of time allocation: "25 questions in 90 minutes — 40 minutes for multiple-choice, 50 minutes for short-answer, and 10 minutes for checking. Under the '15 starting points + penalty for incorrect answers' mechanism, be bold but cautious; the skip-and-mark technique is more efficient than stubbornly grinding on difficult problems." SASMO's scoring rules dictate a unique answering strategy: Section A multiple-choice questions give +2 for correct, –1 for incorrect, and 0 for unanswered — this means blind guessing carries extremely high risk, and you must cultivate the habit of "elimination + educated guessing" with caution. Short-answer questions emphasise process marks — even if the final answer is wrong, partial marks may still be awarded. This requires G3–G6 students, during summer training, to complete every bar model problem with the full four-step process: "read the problem → draw the diagram → set up the equation → write the answer." The 60-minute, 15-question format for K2 candidates is even more and requires separate training.
III. SASMO Preparation Calendar for Late 2026 – 2027 Season
1. Summer CPA Foundation Period (August–October 2026, ~3 months)
- August–September 2026 (CPA foundation, 8 weeks): G2–G4 use Singapore system G2–G4 volumes; practise the four types of bar models (sum-difference, multiples, chicken-rabbit, fractions/percentages) with at least 30 problems each. G5–G6 use G5–G6 volumes (bar models for fractions/percentages/ratios + elementary Olympiad topics like GCD-LCM, primes, volume). 2–3 sessions per week, 30–45 minutes each.
- October 2026 (Introduction to past papers, 4 weeks): Work through SASMO past papers from the last 3 years at the same grade level (untimed). G2–G4: 2–3 sets; G5–G6: 3–5 sets. Focus on training bar model modelling speed — "read the problem → produce the bar structure within 3 seconds."
- September 2026 (Registration window opens): Based on historical patterns, registration typically opens around September 2026. Register through partner schools or authorised organisations. Individual direct registration is not supported in China.
- Goal: Complete the CPA thinking framework and grade-level knowledge points, and be capable of participating in mock competitions.
The core of the summer foundation period: "August–September is the golden window for CPA thinking training; October transitions to untimed intensive practice on past papers; by the time the registration window opens in September 2026, the CPA foundation should already be built." For G2–G4, 2 sessions per week, 30–40 minutes each during June–August: C-phase uses concrete versions of "sum-difference" and "multiples"; P-phase draws bar models (core); A-phase pairs each P-phase problem with a written equation. For G5–G6, a 10-week summer sprint can aim for Gold — deeply practise bar models for fractions/percentages/ratios; work through the four classic application problem types (chicken-rabbit, sum-difference-multiple, age, travel) moving from P to A; introduce basic geometry area concepts. When the registration window opens in September 2026 (based on historical patterns), parents should confirm in advance whether their child's school is an SASMO authorised test centre; if not, register through an authorised organisation. During summer, work through 2–3 sets (G2–G4) or 3–5 sets (G5–G6) of past SASMO papers, focusing on whether the child can draw diagrams — for problems they cannot diagram, parents should demonstrate with bar models, which is more effective than just providing the answer.
2. Targeted Breakthrough and Mock Phase (November 2026 – February 2027, ~4 months)
- November–December 2026 (Targeted breakthrough, 8 weeks): Specialised training by question type. For logical reasoning questions (15%–28%), build a "contradiction-locking table." For geometry questions, use GeoGebra for dynamic analysis. For modelling questions, practise applied techniques like Manhattan distance algorithms. G7+ should focus on AMC8/10, using SASMO past papers for maintenance.
- January–February 2027 (Timed mocks, 8 weeks): One full timed mock exam per week, strictly adhering to the 90-minute countdown. Train the "skip-and-mark" technique — keep the first 10 questions within 18 minutes, reserve 30 minutes to tackle short-answer questions. Cultivate cautious answering habits under the "–1 for incorrect" mechanism.
- March 2027 (Pre-exam sprint, 4 weeks): Replicate exam conditions (no calculators + 90-minute countdown). Deeply analyse mock exam errors, categorising them into "bar diagram errors / calculation errors / misreading errors." Adjust exam mindset.
- Goal: Reach a level of confidence for the actual competition; aiming for Gold requires Perfect Score-level accuracy and speed.
The core of the targeted breakthrough period: "November–December for targeted training by question type, January–February for timed mocks practising the 'skip-and-mark' technique, and March for full simulation to adjust mindset — the 4-month intensive phase determines whether you achieve Gold or Perfect Score." SASMO high-frequency test points are clearly tiered: G2 has ~70% bar model questions (four operations within 100, introductory sum-difference/multiples); G3–G4 has ~60–65% bar models (sum-difference/multiples/chicken-rabbit, perimeter/area); G5–G6 has ~50–55% bar models (fractions/percentages/ratios, elementary Olympiad topics like GCD-LCM/primes); G7–G8 retains ~30–35% bar models but transitions towards AMC8 style. Targeted breakthroughs must allocate effort according to the weighting of high-frequency test points by grade level. During the timed mock phase, train the rhythm of "first 10 questions ≤ 18 minutes," reserving 30 minutes to tackle short-answer questions. When unsure about multiple-choice questions, skip them first to avoid the "–1 for incorrect" penalty risk.
3. Examination and Post-Examination (March–April 2027, examination expected during this period)
- March–April 2027 (Examination window): Based on historical patterns, the examination is expected to be held in March–April 2027. G1–G12: 25 questions in 90 minutes; K2: 15 questions in 60 minutes. Calculators prohibited throughout. Students in China must register through partner schools or authorised organisations.
- Late May 2027 (Results announced): Based on the 2026 schedule, check results and global rankings on the official website. SIMCC releases Batch 1, Batch 2, and Overall Final Results in stages.
- June–July 2027 (Certificate issuance): Based on the 2026 schedule, certificates and medals are mailed to awardees. Gold, Silver, and Bronze awardees receive physical certificates and medals; Honourable Mention and participation certificates are issued electronically.
- Perfect Score Reward: Perfect scorers receive a personalised medal and a S$100 voucher (total voucher pool capped at S$5,000).
The core of the examination and post-examination period: "The examination is expected in March–April 2027, results announced in late May, and certificates issued in June–July — based on the 2026 season timeline, parents can plan ahead for the post-examination period." The SASMO 2026 global examination was completed on 12 April, with results and global rankings available on the official website from late May, and certificates and medals mailed in June–July. The exact examination date for the 2027 season has not yet been announced by SIMCC; based on historical patterns, it is expected to be held in March–April 2027. Gold: Top 8% globally, Silver: 9%–20%, Bronze: 21%–40%, Honourable Mention: 41%–50% — overall, approximately 40% of participants can achieve Bronze or above. Perfect Score awardees receive a personalised medal and a S$100 voucher (total voucher pool capped at S$5,000). In 2026, 107 Perfect Score awards were achieved globally, with Mainland China securing 18 and Hong Kong securing 15.
IV. Advice for First-Time Participants
- Advice 1: Understand the true nature of the SASMO format. The 2026 season has concluded — the global examination was completed on 12 April 2026, and SIMCC released Batch 1, Batch 2, and Overall Final Results before July 2026. Certificates and medals have entered the distribution phase, with approximately 61,730 students worldwide receiving awards. The exact registration and examination dates for the 2027 season have not yet been officially announced by SIMCC; based on historical patterns, registration typically opens around September 2026, with the examination held in March–April 2027. SASMO is organised by the Singapore International Mathematics Competition Centre (SIMCC), established in 2006, and covers 52 countries and regions, with independent papers for 12 grade levels from K2 to G12. The format is 25 questions in 90 minutes (15 questions in 60 minutes for K2), with a total score of 85 including 15 starting points. Calculators are prohibited throughout. Students in China must register through partner schools or authorised organisations; individual direct registration is not supported.
- Advice 2: Regarding "how long each grade level needs" — G2–G4 can aim for Gold with 8 weeks of summer preparation; G5–G6 can aim for Gold with 10 weeks of summer preparation (Perfect Score requires additional speed training); G7+ should focus on AMC8/10, using SASMO past papers for maintenance. Complete beginners in primary school typically need 4–6 months; those with a Singapore maths foundation need 3–4 months; aiming for Gold requires 5–6 months. SASMO questions integrate Singapore's CPA pedagogy, with bar model modelling being the key differentiator for G1–G6, with its weighting decreasing by grade level (G2: ~70%, G5–G6: ~50–55%, G7–G8: ~30–35%, G9+: ~10–15%). Starting summer preparation in August 2026, with the examination expected in March–April 2027 — approximately 7–8 months — the preparation window is ample for all grade levels.
- Advice 3: Regarding the "CPA learning cycle" — Foundation consolidation phase: 3 months (systematic review + rebuilding concepts with CPA method) + Skill enhancement phase: 1 month (targeted breakthrough on high-frequency question types) + Sprint mock phase: 2 weeks (timed mocks and error analysis). The three CPA steps: Concrete (using physical objects) → Pictorial (drawing bar model diagrams) → Abstract (using algebraic expressions). For G3–G4, practise the four types of bar models (sum-difference, multiples, chicken-rabbit, fractions/percentages) with at least 30 problems each, aiming for "read the problem → produce the bar structure within 3 seconds." Students using this progressive learning framework show significant improvement in both the depth of mathematical concept understanding and problem-solving ability.
- Advice 4: Regarding "90-minute time allocation and answering strategy" — Multiple-choice section: 40 minutes (first 10 questions ≤ 18 minutes) + Short-answer section: 50 minutes + Checking: 10 minutes. Under the "15 starting points + –1 for incorrect" mechanism, skip uncertain multiple-choice questions to avoid penalty risk. For short-answer questions, ensure clear handwriting and complete steps — even if the final answer is wrong, partial marks may still be awarded. Train the "skip-and-mark" technique: keep the first 10 questions within 18 minutes, reserve 30 minutes to tackle short-answer questions. Calculators are prohibited throughout. The 60-minute, 15-question format for K2 candidates is more and requires separate training.
- Advice 5: Regarding "SASMO's value for academic advancement" — SASMO covers 52 countries and regions, with over 61,000 participants globally in 2026. Gold: Top 8% globally, Silver: 9%–20%, Bronze: 21%–40% — overall, approximately 40% of participants can achieve Bronze or above. SASMO transcripts and certificates are the most compelling credentials for Singapore DSA (Direct School Admission) mathematics track applications (top Singapore schools will ask during DSA interviews: "Which year did you get SASMO Gold, what was your score, and how did you solve the bar model questions?"). G5–G6 Gold is the core stepping stone for the DSA mathematics track. In 2026, 107 Perfect Score awards were achieved globally, with Mainland China securing 18 and Hong Kong securing 15. The true value of SASMO lies not only in the "Asia-Pacific certificate" but also in how the competition forces students to master CPA modelling thinking — once this mindset is established, the transition to algebra in G7+ and preparation for AMC becomes noticeably smoother.
The 2026 season has concluded — the global examination was completed on 12 April 2026, and SIMCC released Batch 1, Batch 2, and Overall Final Results before July 2026. Certificates and medals have entered the distribution phase, with approximately 61,730 students worldwide receiving awards. The exact registration and examination dates for the 2027 season have not yet been officially announced by SIMCC; based on historical patterns, registration typically opens around September 2026, with the examination held in March–April 2027. The exact dates are subject to the official announcements on the SIMCC website (simcc.org) and authorised test centres in China. According to the Singapore International Mathematics Competition Centre (SIMCC), the organiser of SASMO, SASMO was established in 2006 and covers 52 countries and regions, with independent papers for 12 grade levels from K2 to G12. In the 2026 season, over 61,000 students participated globally. As of August 2026, this is the golden preparation window for younger students to build a three-in-one practice system of "CPA textbooks + past year papers + bar model specialisation" tailored to their grade level.
Regarding "how long each grade level needs": G2–G4 can aim for Gold with 8 weeks of summer preparation; G5–G6 can aim for Gold with 10 weeks of summer preparation (Perfect Score requires additional speed training); G7+ should focus on AMC8/10, using SASMO past papers for maintenance. Complete beginners in primary school typically need 4–6 months; those with a Singapore maths foundation need 3–4 months; aiming for Gold requires 5–6 months. SASMO questions integrate Singapore's CPA pedagogy, with bar model modelling being the key differentiator for G1–G6, with its weighting decreasing by grade level (G2: ~70%, G5–G6: ~50–55%, G7–G8: ~30–35%, G9+: ~10–15%). Starting summer preparation in August 2026, with the examination expected in March–April 2027 — approximately 7–8 months — the preparation window is ample for all grade levels.
Regarding the "CPA learning cycle": Foundation consolidation phase: 3 months (systematic review + rebuilding concepts with CPA method) + Skill enhancement phase: 1 month (targeted breakthrough) + Sprint mock phase: 2 weeks (timed mocks). The three CPA steps: Concrete (using physical objects) → Pictorial (drawing bar model diagrams) → Abstract (using algebraic expressions). For G3–G4, practise the four types of bar models (sum-difference, multiples, chicken-rabbit, fractions/percentages) with at least 30 problems each, aiming for "read the problem → produce the bar structure within 3 seconds." Students using this progressive learning framework show significant improvement in both the depth of mathematical concept understanding and problem-solving ability.
Regarding "90-minute time allocation": Multiple-choice section: 40 minutes (first 10 questions ≤ 18 minutes) + Short-answer section: 50 minutes + Checking: 10 minutes. Under the "15 starting points + –1 for incorrect" mechanism, skip uncertain multiple-choice questions to avoid penalty risk. For short-answer questions, ensure clear handwriting and complete steps — even if the final answer is wrong, partial marks may still be awarded. Train the "skip-and-mark" technique: keep the first 10 questions within 18 minutes, reserve 30 minutes to tackle short-answer questions. Calculators are prohibited throughout. The 60-minute, 15-question format for K2 candidates is more and requires separate training.
For the latest 2027 season registration and participation arrangements, please refer to the official announcements on the SASMO organiser SIMCC website (simcc.org) and authorised test centres in China. Students aiming for SASMO are advised to start preparation immediately during the summer: use Singapore system textbooks to cover CPA + bar models in August–September 2026 (G2–G4), add elementary Olympiad topics in October (G5–G6), begin targeted breakthroughs and timed mocks from November, and conduct full simulation and mindset adjustment in March 2027. SASMO covers 52 countries and regions, with approximately 40% of participants able to achieve Bronze or above. G5–G6 Gold is the core stepping stone for Singapore DSA mathematics track applications. The key to preparation lies in the three-in-one approach of "CPA modelling thinking + grade-level knowledge points + timed answering strategy." Starting in August 2026, with approximately 7–8 months until the expected March–April 2027 examination, the time window is critically important — the earlier you build the three-in-one practice system of "CPA textbooks + past year papers + bar model specialisation," the more you will stand out in the examination.
