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24 Apr 2006 - 15:11
A friend asked me for the Singapore math placement test, and I'm posting my email. If any of you have advice to add, please do!
The placement tests are simple to use. Just print one out and give it to your child. You shouldn't skip this step, because Singapore students are advanced compared to U.S. kids. When Christopher took the test at the end of 4th grade he placed into the beginning of second semester 3rd grade, 1 1/2 years behind where he was in SRA Math. The only books you really need to get are whichever textbook your kids place into, along with the corresponding workbook. Americans typically use the PRIMARY MATHEMATICS U.S. Edition, and the books are cheap, around $8 apiece. I would also buy whichever CHALLENGING WORD PROBLEMS book is appropriate, because Singapore Math is a ‘problem-solving’ curriculum, and the CHALLENGING WORD PROBLEMS books are gold. Apart from that, you could add some extras, but you don’t need to. My Singapore Math kids LOVED Brain Maths the last time I taught the course.
for parents The Singapore Math website sells teacher manuals, but you don’t need them (the one I bought is good, but I found it confusing to read & use). If you want to purchase a book explaining Singapore Math to parents, these are the 3 I like: Elementary Mathematics for Teachers by Thomas H. Parker and Scott J. Baldridge The Essential Parents’ Guide to Primary Maths Problem Solving the Systematic Way (books 1 & 2) Although these are terrific books, I have yet to read or work the problems in even one of them, although I've made my way through the first few chapters of Parker and Baldridge. Of the 3, PARENTS' GUIDE would be my first choice if I wanted something short; Parker & Baldrige would be my choice for a thorough treatment of Singapore Math. So:
advice on Singapore Math 6-2005
Singapore Math book recommendations in a nutshell
-- CatherineJohnson - 24 Apr 2006 Back to main page.
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I purchased the Home Instructor's Guide and found it difficult to follow and unneccessary. When my daughter moved to the next level, I skipped the Guide and just bought the answer key. The answer key includes both text book and work book problems and covers 3 grade levels. I haven't felt the need for any parent guide, but I am a "math brain." I also love the Challenging Word Problems - I prefer that text to the Intensive Practice. Molly -- KtmGuest - 24 Apr 2006
I agree with Molly about the Home Instructor Guide and I'm not a math head. Since I have so many Saxon books I often just look up the corresponding chapters and read them through. That's been more helpful to me as a teaching tool. I do like the Parker and Baldridge book, though. -- SusanS - 24 Apr 2006
Thanks, Molly! That's exactly how I found it. Parker & Baldridge is great. -- CatherineJohnson - 24 Apr 2006
Singapore math recommendation
A friend asked me for the Singapore math placement test, and I'm posting my email. If any of you have advice to add, please do!
The placement tests are simple to use. Just print one out and give it to your child. You shouldn't skip this step, because Singapore students are advanced compared to U.S. kids. When Christopher took the test at the end of 4th grade he placed into the beginning of second semester 3rd grade, 1 1/2 years behind where he was in SRA Math. The only books you really need to get are whichever textbook your kids place into, along with the corresponding workbook. Americans typically use the PRIMARY MATHEMATICS U.S. Edition, and the books are cheap, around $8 apiece. I would also buy whichever CHALLENGING WORD PROBLEMS book is appropriate, because Singapore Math is a ‘problem-solving’ curriculum, and the CHALLENGING WORD PROBLEMS books are gold. Apart from that, you could add some extras, but you don’t need to. My Singapore Math kids LOVED Brain Maths the last time I taught the course.
for parents The Singapore Math website sells teacher manuals, but you don’t need them (the one I bought is good, but I found it confusing to read & use). If you want to purchase a book explaining Singapore Math to parents, these are the 3 I like: Elementary Mathematics for Teachers by Thomas H. Parker and Scott J. Baldridge The Essential Parents’ Guide to Primary Maths Problem Solving the Systematic Way (books 1 & 2) Although these are terrific books, I have yet to read or work the problems in even one of them, although I've made my way through the first few chapters of Parker and Baldridge. Of the 3, PARENTS' GUIDE would be my first choice if I wanted something short; Parker & Baldrige would be my choice for a thorough treatment of Singapore Math. So:
- have your child take PLACEMENT TEST
- purchase PRIMARY MATHEMATICS US EDITION textbook & corresponding workbook
- probably purchase CHALLENGING WORD PROBLEMS
- consider purchasing BRAIN MATHS
- consider purchasing ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS
- consider purchasing ESSENTIAL PARENTS' GUIDE TO PRIMARY MATHS
- optional, if you’re interested: PROBLEM SOLVING THE SYSTEMATIC WAY
- skip the teacher’s manual
advice on Singapore Math 6-2005
Singapore Math book recommendations in a nutshell
-- CatherineJohnson - 24 Apr 2006 Back to main page.
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I purchased the Home Instructor's Guide and found it difficult to follow and unneccessary. When my daughter moved to the next level, I skipped the Guide and just bought the answer key. The answer key includes both text book and work book problems and covers 3 grade levels. I haven't felt the need for any parent guide, but I am a "math brain." I also love the Challenging Word Problems - I prefer that text to the Intensive Practice. Molly -- KtmGuest - 24 Apr 2006
I agree with Molly about the Home Instructor Guide and I'm not a math head. Since I have so many Saxon books I often just look up the corresponding chapters and read them through. That's been more helpful to me as a teaching tool. I do like the Parker and Baldridge book, though. -- SusanS - 24 Apr 2006
Thanks, Molly! That's exactly how I found it. Parker & Baldridge is great. -- CatherineJohnson - 24 Apr 2006
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