Announcing Summer 2021 Jumpstart Your Singapore Math Workshops
I couldn’t imagine teaching this year without this class. It was amazing! Joanne Pilon 6-8 Math, Holy Family Academy We are pleased to announce the return of Jumpstart, an intensive, two-day workshop for current and potential users of Dimensions Math Primary Mathematics Math in Focus Eureka/EngageNY Think! Mathematics or just interested in incorporating a Singapore approach to … [Keep Reading...]
My Heartfelt Thanks for Teaching in Turbulent 2020!
Welcome to 2021! I don't think I need to add anything to all that has been said 2020 except good riddance. Our house burned up and still isn't rebuilt, schools have been on-site, then remote, then on-site, then remote, then... ...And through it all, teachers and students have been struggling to stay focused. I think we all deserve a pat on the back for making it through … [Keep Reading...]
Jumpstart Your Singapore Math – Online!
Register for Jumpstart Online! *Due to current COVID restrictions, we're sad to announce that the workshops scheduled for California and Minnesota will no longer be held onsite.*As much as we'd love to work with you in-person, we know that many states are in limbo right now, awaiting budget and schedule decisions for fall, however, we are fully prepared to support you … [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...]
Number Strings as a Math Warm-Up…
...or cool down, or any time a teacher wants to get students working mental math. Number strings are short mental math activities designed so that students work several calculations in their head … [Keep Reading...]
NCTM Session: Does Singapore Math Enhance Learning?
In late April, two mathematics conferences were held in San Diego: The NCSM (National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics) and the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics). This is the … [Keep Reading...]
Previewing NCTM 2015 Conference Singapore Math Sessions
The NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Annual Meeting & Exposition program is now online and it's time for my annual review of Singapore Mathematics sessions. Due to Common Core … [Keep Reading...]
One School’s Challenges with Singapore Math
D.C.’s Bruce-Monroe school faces challenges as it tries Singapore math method The Washington Post 6/6/2011 If you've been wondering what the difficulties are when implementing Singapore math, look … [Keep Reading...]
