Announcing: Jumpstart Your Singapore Math® Instruction Workshops for 2019
Back by popular demand! We are pleased to announce the return of Jumpstart, an intensive, two-day workshop for current and potential users of Primary Math and Math in Focus, as well as any teacher interested in incorporating these techniques into their own classroom, regardless of current curriculum. If you are: new to the Singapore approach to math instruction...needing … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Marbles
This month's Word Problem Wednesday problem comes from an article in the Daily Express, a UK newpaper. The headline teases: This is the maths puzzle that is baffling everyone - but could you solve it? Yes, we can! So, don't lose your marbles over this one. This appears to come from a Maths No Problem! workbook, probably 2A as the article states it is a problem for 7-year-olds. The … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Ava, Ben, and Carlos
This month's Word Problem Wednesday problem comes from the chapter on the "Model Method and Algebra" from The Singapore Model Method for Learning Mathematics. The book models the Unitary Method as well as 3 variations on an algebraic solution. The author's end this problem with the following commentary The Model Method is a means, not and end in itself. It helps students formulate an algebraic … [Keep Reading...]
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...]
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...]
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 as … [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...]
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 … [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 … [Keep Reading...]
Graphing the Holidays
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 … [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...]
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...]
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