Singapore Math grade levels, level by level
Which Singapore Math level lines up with which grade, with the evidence and sources for each level. Checked Oct 17, 2026.
In short
- Range: on the evidence we found, Singapore Math runs from 1A / 1B (Grade 1) through 6A / 6B (Grade 6)
- Placement: Singapore Math says it is common and appropriate for students coming from another curriculum to begin at an earlier level. There is a test for each half level (A and B).
| Level | Typical grade | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1A / 1B | Grade 1 | Confirmed by publisher |
| 2A / 2B | Grade 2 | Confirmed by publisher |
| 3A / 3B | Grade 3 | Confirmed by publisher |
| 4A / 4B | Grade 4 | Confirmed by publisher |
| 5A / 5B | Grade 5 | Confirmed by publisher |
| 6A / 6B | Grade 6 | Confirmed by publisher |
Where these come from
Singapore Math says its levels align with U.S. grades and that students switching in often start at an earlier level.
Sources: Singapore Math placement tests: levels align with U.S. grades; switching students often start earlier, Nicole the Math Lady placement examples (Abeka K to Singapore 1A; part of Saxon 2 to Singapore 2A).
Placement test
Singapore Math placement tests. A grade label is a starting point; the placement test shows where your child is secure. It is also listed in our placement test directory.
Questions parents ask
What grade level is Singapore Math?
On the evidence we found, Singapore Math runs from 1A / 1B (Grade 1) through 6A / 6B (Grade 6). Singapore Math says it is common and appropriate for students coming from another curriculum to begin at an earlier level. There is a test for each half level (A and B).
What grade is 1A / 1B in Singapore Math?
Grade 1 (Confirmed by publisher). The placement test is the better guide for your child.
What grade is 6A / 6B in Singapore Math?
Grade 6 (Confirmed by publisher).
Does Singapore Math have a placement test?
Singapore Math placement tests: https://www.singaporemath.com/pages/placement-tests. Singapore Math says it is common and appropriate for students coming from another curriculum to begin at an earlier level. There is a test for each half level (A and B).
How did you line up Singapore Math levels with grades?
Singapore Math says its levels align with U.S. grades and that students switching in often start at an earlier level. Every level on this page carries an evidence level: Confirmed by publisher, Supported by parent reports, or Not confirmed when we found no source.
When does Singapore Math go on sale?
No dated sale found. Standing offer: Free shipping in the contiguous US on orders of $100 or more. Details and sources: https://homeschoolhaul.com/sale-calendar/singapore-math/
If you are switching
- The free math switch helper
- Math with Confidence to Singapore Math
- Singapore Math to Math with Confidence
- Saxon Math to Singapore Math
- Singapore Math to Saxon Math
- Beast Academy to Singapore Math
- Singapore Math to Beast Academy
- Math Mammoth to Singapore Math
- Singapore Math to Math Mammoth
- When Singapore Math usually goes on sale
- How we match levels
- Grade levels for other programs
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