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Welcome to S.A.M Singapore Math of Port Coquitlam, your local mathematics enrichment center dedicated to helping children develop confidence, strong mathematical foundations, critical-thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
We offer the world-renowned Singapore Math enrichment program for children ages 4 to 12. Through personalized instruction, carefully structured practice, and meaningful problem-solving activities, we help every child progress according to their individual abilities.
Center Details
Address: 2232 McAllister Ave, #200, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3G6
Phone: 236-518-MATH (6284)
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Booking Link: Book a Diagnostic Assessment
Center Hours:
Mon – Fri 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Sat – Sun 9:00am – 5.00pm
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Public and Private Schools We Serve:
At S.A.M Port Coquitlam, we are proud to teach children attending both public and private schools across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Our students come from schools and communities in Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, and surrounding areas.
By welcoming students from many different schools and educational backgrounds, we have created a diverse and supportive learning community. Whether a child needs to strengthen foundational skills, improve confidence, or take on more advanced mathematical challenges, our individualized program meets each learner at the appropriate level. -
Communities We Serve:
Our Port Coquitlam center is conveniently located for families from Downtown Port Coquitlam, Mary Hill, Citadel, Riverwood, Oxford Heights, Lincoln Park, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Coquitlam Town Centre, Port Moody, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, and neighbouring communities.
The center’s central location makes it accessible to families travelling from across the Tri-Cities and other parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. -
Our Downtown Port Coquitlam Location:
S.A.M Port Coquitlam is conveniently located at #200 – 2232 McAllister Avenue, in the heart of Downtown Port Coquitlam. We are close to City Hall, Veterans Park, Leigh Square, and the many shops and services along McAllister Avenue and Shaughnessy Street.
Families can enjoy several convenient and family-friendly places in the surrounding area, including Waves Coffee House, A&W, Take Five Café, Me-n-Ed’s Pizza, and a variety of locally owned cafés, restaurants, and shops.
We are also close to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, Terry Fox Library, Gates Park, the Traboulay PoCo Trail, and the Coquitlam River. These nearby amenities give families convenient options for reading, recreation, shopping, dining, or spending time together before and after class.
The center is also near Port Coquitlam Station, providing convenient bus and West Coast Express connections.
Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M) is the world’s largest Singapore Math enrichment program with more than 200 centers in 20 countries and counting.
Since 2010, multi-award-winning S.A.M has helped children aged 4–12 years old learn, enjoy and excel in math and English, and develop confidence and independence to succeed in school and beyond.
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Develop math mastery through interest and understanding instead of rote memorization and drilling
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Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach and fun, hands-on activities to learn new math concepts
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Learn 12 problem-solving math heuristics including the bar model method and solve word problems efficiently
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Based on Singapore M.O.E math curriculum with a focus to develop thinking and problem-solving skills
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Structured phonics approach simplifies the English language into 44 sounds to learn to read and write
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Systematic and integrated development of literacy skills through a variety of activities and text types
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Carefully structured modules cover fine motor skill, phonics, reading, comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, structuring text, planning and independent writing
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A well established spiral structure to teach, consolidate, revisit and strengthen literacy skills at increasingly complex standards of English.
- Thinking math that emphasizes problem solving, conceptual learning before procedural learning
- Fun, hands-on activities using the CPA approach
- Worksheet reinforcement with variation
- Explicit teaching of problem-solving heuristics and process
- Coaching approach to facilitate understanding
- Traditional math that emphasizes procedural learning, memorization and repetition
- Drill and practice
- Tell and give knowledge to student
At S.A.M, we believe every child can be great at math if they understand it.
Unlike other math enrichment programs, we teach children to understand what math concepts really mean, so that computations are no longer a jumble of numbers and symbols; they hold meaning and dictate numerical relationships. By developing students’ critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, we equip them with the tools to tackle math with total confidence.
Natalya Afanasyeva is a mathematician with a lifelong passion for mathematics, children, and teaching. She believes that every child is capable of understanding and enjoying mathematics when concepts are presented in a clear, meaningful, and engaging way.
For Natalya, mathematics is much more than numbers, formulas, and correct answers. It is a powerful way of thinking that teaches children how to reason, recognize patterns, explore different possibilities, and approach challenges with confidence. She believes children should understand why a mathematical method works instead of simply memorizing steps.
Natalya combines her mathematical knowledge with patience, encouragement, and a genuine love of working with children. She recognizes that every child learns differently and is committed to creating a warm and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, exploring ideas, and trying new approaches.
Her goal is to help children overcome any fear of mathematics, become independent thinkers, and discover that learning math can be both meaningful and enjoyable. She wants every student to leave the centre feeling more capable, curious, and confident.
Natalya believes that the reasoning and problem-solving habits children develop through mathematics will support them not only in school but throughout their future education and everyday lives. Through S.A.M Singapore Math, she is proud to help children build strong mathematical foundations while nurturing their natural curiosity and love of learning.
