Resource Description
Singapore Math is a curriculum modeled on the way math is taught in Singapore. Children in Singapore traditionally score highly in math when compared to those in other countries. Singapore method is demanding and relies heavily on mastery of the material. There are textbooks, workbooks, manipulative and teacher’s guides for each grade run from $9 - $30.
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Cons: hard, math, etc.
I hate Singapore math
Cons: very little repetition or cycling, requires teaching and student assistance
Grades Used: Primary 1 through Secondary 4
Singapore Math has a very systematic approach to 10s, number sense.
It is a very streamlined curriculum and relates will with the science curriculum. It has a good amount of problems to complete within a section or topic, although not as much afterwards. The difficulty level of the problems begins at the first levels, so that there isn't a jump in difficulty as the student gets older, rather the curriculum probably feels easier as the student progresses to the higher levels.
The curriculum finds a nice rhythm in that it introducing harder topics followed by easier topics. It also looks at a topic more in depth which builds bridges to the next level of understanding.
One downside is that the text alone may not be sufficient for a homeschooler, and other resources or teacher help may be needed to give the full understanding. But students at the high school level should be proficient at finding these resources. I know personally, both my husband and I improved in our math just by grading and helping our son with Singapore math.
Finally, the problems are top quality. They really make students think. They focus not only on understanding but on practical application.
I would recommend this curriculum for a student who needs a in math challenge, and for remediation to help a student rebuild their number sense.
It is a great curriculum to take a student back through if they are struggling with number sense or problem solving skills, because of the way that it emphasizes those two topics. It is not good for students who easily forget concepts months later; although there a lot of problems, there is not much repetition or review.