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SGP Secondary A-Math OS (Sec 3–4) — Full

Z0–Z3 Directory Table: Skills → Failure Modes → Sensors → Repairs (Almost-Code v1.1)

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A-Math is the Sec2→Sec3 abstraction jump gate: if students survive it cleanly, O-Level outcomes become predictable.


0) Header Lock

SYSTEM: Education OS
SUBJECT MODULE: SGP Secondary A-Math OS
SUBJECT_ID: SGP-SEC-AMATH
YEARS: Sec3–Sec4
PRIMARY VERIFICATION GATE:
- O-Level OS (Singapore)
SECONDARY PORTS:
- SGP Secondary E-Math OS (prerequisite spine)
- Singapore City Education OS (SGP-SIN)
REFERENCE: CivOS (P0–P3, Z0–Z7)
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Convert abstraction + algebraic manipulation + multi-step reasoning
into stable exam performance by:
- stabilising the Sec2→Sec3 jump (GR12)
- reducing chain-break probability in long solutions
- enforcing transfer across unfamiliar forms
- achieving timed reliability with low volatility (P3)

1) P3 Mastery Definition (Secondary A-Math)

P3 (SGP SEC A-MATH):
The student can:
- retrieve core methods without cues (P-S1)
- manipulate algebra and functions reliably (algebra is stable substrate)
- sustain long chains without breaking (chain stability)
- select methods correctly under ambiguity (tool selection)
- transfer across unfamiliar forms/wrappers (P-S4)
- execute under time with low volatility (P-S5)
- recover after mistakes using a recovery protocol (GR4)

V1.1 note: A-Math mastery is not “knows formulas.” It is low chain-break rate under time + novelty.


2) Z0–Z3 Directory (Core Table)

How to read this table

  • Z0 Skills = execution primitives and reasoning operations
  • Z1 Failure Modes = what breaks in tests/exams
  • Z2 Sensors = early detection instrumentation
  • Z3 Repairs = loops that fix the failure reliably

Z0–Z3 Directory Table (A-Math)

Z0: Skills (Execution Primitives)

Z0 SKILL DIRECTORY (A-MATH):
AM-Z0-01: Algebra substrate (expand/factor/rearrange with stability)
AM-Z0-02: Functions as objects (domain/range, transforms, composition)
AM-Z0-03: Quadratics mastery (forms, graphs, roots, inequality regions)
AM-Z0-04: Indices/surds/logs (symbol hygiene + transformation rules)
AM-Z0-05: Trigonometry (identities + solving + interpretation)
AM-Z0-06: Coordinate geometry (lines/circles, modelling geometry algebraically)
AM-Z0-07: Differentiation (rules + meaning + applications)
AM-Z0-08: Integration (reverse rules + area/accumulation meaning)
AM-Z0-09: Modelling workflow (translate → choose tool → solve → interpret)
AM-Z0-10: Multi-step chain stability (10–20 step solutions without break)
AM-Z0-11: Method selection on mixed papers (choose correct pathway fast)
AM-Z0-12: Checking discipline (domain/units/roots validity + alternative checks)
AM-Z0-13: Timed endurance stability (late-paper accuracy does not collapse)

Z1: Top Failure Modes (what breaks)

Z1 FAILURE MODE DIRECTORY (A-MATH):
AM-Z1-01: Sec2→Sec3 abstraction jump collapse (GF5 signature)
AM-Z1-02: Algebra substrate instability → cascading errors (GF5 precursor)
AM-Z1-03: “Formula hunting” without model (GF2) → wrong method
AM-Z1-04: Chain-break instability (multi-step collapse mid-solution)
AM-Z1-05: Wrapper sensitivity (same concept, new form) (GF9)
AM-Z1-06: Mixed-paper tool selection failure (wrong pathway)
AM-Z1-07: Timed execution collapse (GF6) (speed↑ errors↑)
AM-Z1-08: Careless errors in algebra manipulation (repeat density high)
AM-Z1-09: Weak checking discipline (accepts impossible answers)
AM-Z1-10: Late repair trap (GF7) (no runway)
AM-Z1-11: Continuity fragmentation (GF11) (reset weeks)
AM-Z1-12: Burnout tail (GF12) (fatigue regression near O-Levels)

Z2: Sensor Pack (how to detect early)

Z2 SENSOR PACK (A-MATH):
GLOBAL PHASE SENSORS:
P-S1 retrieval reliability
P-S2 error histogram (concept/execution/attention)
P-S3 time-to-solve distribution
P-S4 transfer under wrapper variation
P-S5 timed stability variance
A-MATH SUBJECT SENSORS:
AM-S1 algebra substrate integrity score (rearrange/factor accuracy)
AM-S2 chain-break probability per 10-step segment (where it fails)
AM-S3 tool-selection accuracy on mixed papers
AM-S4 form-translation accuracy (same concept in new form)
AM-S5 checking discipline rate (validity checks actually done)
AM-S6 careless-error repeat density (manipulation errors)
AM-S7 novelty transfer score (unseen forms/fusions)
AM-S8 endurance drop index (late-paper error spike)
AM-S9 Sec2→Sec3 jump readiness index (maps to OL-S1)
O-LEVEL PROOF HOOKS:
OL-S1 Sec2→Sec3 jump risk
OL-S3 timed vs untimed gap
OL-S4 transfer gap under novelty
OL-S5 error-repeat density
OL-S6 repair latency vs horizon
OL-S8 burnout risk proxy

Z3: Repair Loops (what fixes it)

Z3 REPAIR DIRECTORY (A-MATH):
GR12 Algebra Readiness Stabilisation (signature):
- pre-load algebra substrate (AM-S1 stable)
- verify Sec3 jump readiness (AM-S9 low risk)
- remove “silent gaps” before content acceleration
GR1 Buffer Build Loop (spine mastery):
- lock core families: functions/quadratics/trig/calc/coord geo
- small-set mastery + spaced retrieval
- build concept maps that support tool selection
GR3 Transfer Loop (wrapper robustness):
- train same concept across multiple forms weekly
- fuse topics gradually (function + trig, calc + graph, etc.)
- mixed sets that force correct pathway choice
GR2 Error-Log Closure Loop (repeat elimination):
- tag errors: algebra / chain-break / tool choice / wrapper / careless / checking
- micro-drill root cause
- retest timed until repeats collapse
GR4 Time-Pressure Loop (timed reliability):
- timed micro-sets → mixed half-papers → full papers
- recovery protocol:
stop → re-read → re-select tool → continue → validity check
GR6 Continuity Loop (anti-reset):
- weekly minimums + consolidation windows
- prevent missing-week drift (which increases chain-break probability)
GR8 Early-Warning Thresholds (pre-ramp triggers):
- if AM-S2 chain-break or OL-S3 timed gap rises → immediate repair
GR11 Pressure-Safety Scheduling (burnout control):
- cap load below recovery capacity
- protect consolidation to prevent GF12 regression
GR5 Language-Base Loop (when worded modelling fails):
- teach problem parsing + translate text→variables

3) Failure Mode Trace (Required)

FAILURE TRACE (A-MATH):
AM-Z1-02 algebra instability →
AM-Z1-03 formula hunting (no model) →
AM-Z1-06 wrong tool selection →
AM-Z1-04 chain-break mid-solution →
AM-Z1-07 timed collapse →
AM-Z1-10 late repair trap →
O-Level underperformance + volatility
REPAIR TRACE (A-MATH):
GR12 jump stabilisation →
GR1 spine mastery →
GR3 wrapper audits + gradual fusions →
GR2 closure of repeats (algebra/chain-break/tool choice) →
GR4 timed stability + recovery protocol + validity checks →
GR6 continuity + GR11 pressure safety →
P3 reliability on full papers

4) Early-Warning Thresholds (A-Math Gate Protection)

EARLY WARNING (A-MATH):
Trigger repair immediately if any are true:
- AM-S1 algebra integrity below threshold
- AM-S2 chain-break probability rising
- AM-S3 tool-selection accuracy low on mixed sets
- AM-S4 form-translation accuracy low (wrapper sensitivity)
- OL-S3 timed gap widening (timed << untimed)
- OL-S4 transfer gap persists across form families
- AM-S8 endurance drop index high (late-paper errors spike)
- OL-S6 repair latency exceeds remaining runway

5) Proof of Fix (What counts as A-Math “done”)

P3 PROOF (A-MATH):
- AM-S1 algebra substrate stable (low manipulation error rate)
- AM-S2 chain-break probability low on target-length solutions
- AM-S3 tool-selection accuracy high on mixed papers
- AM-S4 transfer holds across 3 form families (unseen wrappers)
- AM-S6 careless repeat density falling consistently
- OL-S3 timed gap small; P-S5 volatility low across 3 full timed papers
- AM-S8 endurance stable (no late-paper spike)
- AM-S5 checking discipline high (invalid answers rejected)

6) Ports (Internal Link Hooks)

PORTS:
- O-Level OS (Singapore)
- SGP Secondary E-Math OS (Sec 1–4)
- Singapore Secondary Subject OS Directory (Hub)
- Singapore City Education OS (SGP-SIN)
- Singapore Nation Education OS (SGP)
- W4 GF Library
- W5 GR Library

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