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 is true in all cases is that they DO NOT belong in the closet! I highly recommend that you dedicate a shelf or area of your classroom to math materials. It's equally important for students to choose … [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 you took time from your summer to join us....And we are delighted that you found it valuable! Scenes from Jumpstart 2018 What Attendees said about Jumpstart 2018 Thanks to Jumpstart 2018 … [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 order to teach following this approach, you need to start at the concrete level. Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, believed that in order for students to be able to visualize and abstract mathematics … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Jason and Louis
This month's Word Problem Wednesday problem comes from Primary Mathematics Challenging Word Problems 3. Jason and Louis picked up a total of 30 cans. For every 2 cans that Jason picked up, Louis picked up 3 cans. How many cans did each boy pick up? Submit your solutions by the end of the month! Last month's problem was from Dimensions Math 6A: Here's a solution 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...]
As the standardized testing season approaches, we present readers a special edition of Throwback Thursday featuring one of our more popular posts. Here, Beth Curran addresses common questions and misconceptions on the topic of Test Preparation. As a teacher, I encouraged my students to welcome their annual opportunity … [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 – Laiza’s Dress
This month's problem comes from Dimensions Math 6A and highlights the unitary method of solving problems: Laiza spent 38% of her money on a dress and the rest on a purse. If she spent $114 on the … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Pei Ling, Zandy, and Sulaiman
This month's problem comes from the website TestPapersFree.com, which provides past copies of continual and semestral assessments from Singapore Primary Schools. This is a great resource if you're … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Rulers and Bread
Word Problem Wednesday was such a hit, we're going to continue throughout the year with one problem a month. This problem popped up in my Medium feed last month: Algebraic expressions — the … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Alice, Betty, & Cassie
Word Problem Wednesday was such a hit, we're going to continue throughout the year with one problem a month. Our problem this month comes courtesy of a 5th grade teacher who was excited that for … [Keep Reading...]
Word Problem Wednesday – Pinecones
Word Problem Wednesday was such a hit, we're going to continue throughout the year with one problem a month. Singapore Math, Inc. will be releasing a new series April 25 at the National Council of … [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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