Word Problem Wednesday – Comic Books
This month's Word Problem Wednesday problem comes from the chapter on Real-World Problems Math in Focus 2A: Tom has 275 comic books in his collection. Chris sells 82 comic books to Tom. Then Chris has 148 comic books left. How many more comic books does Tom have than Chris now? Submit your solutions by the end of the month! Last month's Word Problem Wednesday problem was from … [Keep Reading...]
Celebrating 10 Years: Giving Thanks and 2018 In Review
In the spring of 2008, armed with tons of enthusiasm (and considerably less experience), I traveled to Bozeman, Montana, for my first-ever solo school training job. At that time, I was already a huge fan of the Singapore Math program. I had taught it in several grade levels and collaborated with two teaching partners to write a 40-hour training program that was submitted to the State of … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Screws and Nails
This month's Word Problem Wednesday problem comes from Dimensions Math 4A (available spring of 2019). There are twice as many nails as screws in a bin. If 510 of the nails and 75 of the screws are used, there will be the same number of nails as screws. How many nails were in the bin to start with? Submit your solutions by the end of the month! Last month's Word Problem Wednesday … [Keep Reading...]
Guest Post – Problem Solving: The Heart of Singapore Math
This article originally was featured in the fall 2018 issue of St. Anne's-Belfield School's Perspectives magazine and is republished with both the school and author's permission. The author, Sara Kronstain, has almost a decade of experience guiding elementary and middle school mathematicians to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. She teaches fifth-grade math and is the … [Keep Reading...]
One of the most Frequently Asked Questions I get is, "What's the difference between Primary Mathematics and Math in Focus?" (It usually comes right after "Wait, there's more than one version of Singapore Math?") Primary Mathematics and Math in Focus are the two principle textbook options for schools considering the … [Keep Reading...]
Teaching between Thanksgiving and the winter break can be a challenge. How do you keep your students engaged in meaningful math learning while embracing the season? Introducing graphing and data analysis might just be the answer. Imagine starting your day in first grade with a question about favorite holiday treats. … [Keep Reading...]
My students love math class. In fact, many will tell you math is their favorite subject. Why? They’ll tell you it’s because Singapore math is fun. I’d say it’s because once they understand how math works, they become confident in their abilities. So what exactly is Singapore math? Wait, math from Singapore? Isn’t that … [Keep Reading...]
[Updated May 5, 2017] As a math-lover and techie, I bought an iPad immediately after its release and eagerly set about filling it to capacity with tools that might help students master number sense. My iPad has hundreds of math apps is FULL. Despite the abundance of math apps, there are plenty in the iTunes store that list themselves … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Farmer Fred
This month's Word Problem Wednesday problem comes from Math in Focus Grade 3. Farmer Fred makes 4 quarts of orange juice on Monday. He makes 2 quarts more orange juice on Tuesday than on Monday. He … [Keep Reading...]
We’re Heading West!
Catch Cassy and Beth at the California Mathematics Council - South Annual Conference in Palm Springs Math Champions is happy to be returning to Palm Springs on November 2nd and 3rd to work with … [Keep Reading...]
Ask the Experts: What’s the best way to organize my math manipulatives?
The answer to this question is complicated. So much of how to organize materials is dependent upon personal preference with procedures and arrangement within your classroom. One thing that I can say … [Keep Reading...]
Events Recap – Jumpstart your Singapore Math® 2018
We were thrilled to welcome teachers, coaches, specialists and administrators from 18 states to our Jumpstart your Singapore Math® Instruction workshops this summer. We are so very grateful that … [Keep Reading...]
Ask the Experts: What manipulatives do you suggest for my grade level?
Singapore Mathematics instruction – or, really, just good math instruction - will have students working through three phases of learning, referred to as the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach. In … [Keep Reading...]
Giving Thanks – Reflecting on An Amazing 2017!
Regular readers might know that I like to pause and take stock at this time of year. I broke that stride in 2016, but I’m doubly grateful to be back on track, with twice as much to share. This … [Keep Reading...]
Giving Thanks – Reflecting on An Outstanding 2015
I don't know about you, but 2015 has come and gone in a flash. Exciting things are happening here in 2016 as this company grows and adds some fabulous training and coaching consultants. But you'll … [Keep Reading...]
Giving Thanks — Looking Back on 2014
I’ve just returned from my tenth consecutive week of travel and welcome the arrival of Thanksgiving. A brief break from out-of-town training and coaching jobs affords the opportunity to once again … [Keep Reading...]
Passionate about Singapore Math 
