Jumpstart Your Singapore Math 2020
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Jumpstart Your Singapore Math – Online!
We're looking at offering one of the Jumpstart Your Singapore Math workshops online, but we'd love to hear what you think. Can you help us out and answer this easy 2 question survey? Loading… … [Keep Reading...]
Singapore Math Office Hours for Teachers
Live Online Office Hours With the COVID crisis keeping me at home, I really miss spending time with teachers. Fortunately, tech tools like Zoom offer an alternative. I had planned to offer office hours in April for teachers to address your questions about teaching math using a Singapore approach. And then this happened: We're all ok and in temporary housing, so it's time to get back … [Keep Reading...]
Singapore Math Online Resources – Free! (For now…)
Since so many teachers and parents are schooling from home, I thought I'd update some of the resources that companies are offering for free, at least through the end of the academic year. Dimensions Math and Primary Math For students: free instructional lesson videos Grades 1–4. These are designed for students to use with textbooks and workbooks to complete their school work. … [Keep Reading...]
These are challenging times… How can we help?
The Coronavirus pandemic is impacting society across the globe. Efforts to reduce the spread of the virus are forcing unprecedented disruptions, including widespread lockdowns that have closed many of our schools. Despite the COVID-19 threat, life goes on. Teachers, who thrive on personal interaction with students in their classrooms, are being asked to deliver instruction remotely. And students … [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...]
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...]
Announcing Jumpstart Your Singapore Math: Summer 2020
I couldn’t imagine teaching this year without this class. It was amazing! Joanne Pilon … [Keep Reading...]
The Impact of Singapore Math at MPA
[Note: I’ve enjoyed working with Mounds Park Academy (MPA) in Saint Paul, Minnesota, since 2014. For the last three years, MPA has generously hosted our annual Jumpstart Your Singapore Math … [Keep Reading...]
Giving Thanks – 2019 Year in Review
As December brings a break for holidays and the start of a new year, we appreciate the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family. During this pause, I also reflect on our past year … [Keep Reading...]
What’s the Word Problem?
I often work with international Schools where the teachers commit to two-three years and then move on to other schools and other countries. I was surprised by an email this week from a former … [Keep Reading...]
Graphing the Holidays
Originally posted 11/27/2018 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? … [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 … [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...]
