TTA × UCMAS Mental Maths & Cognitive Skills Programme (P1 — P3)

For P1–P3 Students | Build the Brain Behind Strong PSLE Performers

Give your child a powerful cognitive head start with our exclusive Think Teach Academy × UCMAS partnership programme. UCMAS (Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System) is a globally recognised brain-development methodology that strengthens mental agility, visualisation, and working memory through structured abacus-based training.

This programme is designed specifically for P1–P3 students to build the foundational cognitive skills that PSLE heavily relies on. Instead of waiting until upper primary, we expose children early to the mental processes required for complex problem-solving, multi-step reasoning, and fast, accurate calculation — skills that become critical in P4–P6.

📅 Programme Details

🌟 World-Class Training Led by Highly Decorated UCMAS Experts

Your child will be taught by trainers with some of the highest achievements in the global UCMAS community, including:

• UCMAS International Grading Exam (Mental) — Grand Level Degree 10
• UCMAS International Grading Exam (Abacus) — Grand Level Degree 9
• UCMAS International Competition (Grand Level) 2023 & 2024 Champion
• UCMAS National Competition (Grand Level) Champion (2019), Grand Champion (2023)
• UCMAS World Cup (Team Malaysia Leader) 2023 & 2024 Champion
• UTAR Mind Competition Top 5 (2019, 2024)
• NTU ASEAN Undergraduate Scholar
• SASMO Gold Medalist (4 years)

These accomplishments represent the highest levels of mastery, recognised by major international bodies such as the Chinese Zhusuan Association (CZA) and the Global Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Association (GAMA). With trainers of this calibre, your child is learning from experts who have reached the pinnacle of mental arithmetic and cognitive training.

Why This Programme Matters for P1–P3

🧠 Strong Working Memory for Long Questions

Memory games, picture recall, and story reconstruction develop the ability to hold and process information — essential for multi-step PSLE Math problem sums. 

👁️ Visualisation & Spatial Reasoning for Geometry & Heuristics

2D–3D construction tasks, net folding, and shape identification strengthen spatial awareness, a core PSLE skill used in area, volume, nets, model drawing, and non-routine questions. 

➕ Rapid Calculation for Speed & Accuracy

Abacus training builds number sense, speed, and mental computation — forming the backbone needed for accurate PSLE arithmetic under time pressure. 

💡 Critical Thinking for Non-Routine Math Tasks

Creative logic games, problem-solving challenges, and fast-paced competitions mirror the thinking demanded in PSLE’s tougher, high-order questions. 

By starting early, students internalise these skills long before the PSLE crunch years — allowing them to focus on content mastery later with far greater ease and confidence.

Programme Experience

Students will participate in a rich blend of:

• Abacus mastery sessions
• Memory and recall challenges
• Visualisation & spatial games
• Speed writing & listening practices
• Creative logic tasks
• Competitive quizzes and puzzles
• Self-reflection and confidence-building activities

Each activity is intentionally curated to strengthen the cognitive engine behind PSLE success — not just academic knowledge.

Who This Is For

✔ P1–P3 students who want early exposure to PSLE-relevant cognitive skills

✔ Children who benefit from hands-on, active learning

✔ Students who need stronger focus, processing speed, or number sense

✔ Parents who want to build mental foundations before upper primary intensifies

Why TTA × UCMAS

This programme blends TTA’s primary curriculum expertise with UCMAS’s global cognitive training methodology, giving your child the best early foundation for long-term academic confidence and PSLE-ready thinking.

Note: Please bear in mind that participants cannot register for only a single day of classes and have to attend the whole workshop duration as stated.