Summer 2023 Jumpstart Workshops Open Now!
Content Rich - Useful resources - Great delivery! One of the Best PDs! Sandy Starkins Grade 2 Teacher We are pleased to announce the return of Jumpstart Your Singapore Math, an intensive, two-day workshop.If you are: new to the Singapore approach to math instruction...needing a refresher to boost your math teaching skills...curious about the reasons for … [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...]
Math On-A-Stick: New Favorite at Minnesota State Fair
Those who talk to me for any meaningful amount of time usually are quick to detect an accent, and most can attribute it to the Upper Midwest. I’m a native of the Twin Cities, and “How to Speak … [Keep Reading...]
Direct from the classroom: Challenges & Successes with Singapore Math implementations
Some teacher challenges & successes with Singapore math one year or three months after adopting the program are below. Click to see larger images. During follow-up in-services, I like to have … [Keep Reading...]
Learning from the East: The benefits of persistence
Working with schools, teachers and parents over the last five years, I'm often asked whether cultural differences can explain why Singapore's students have led the world in international math … [Keep Reading...]
