The Singapore Approach to Math Parent Night Presented

The Singapore Approach to Math Parent Night Presented by Magen Davidson & Christine Rhodes

Why Singapore Math? Singapore was the highest ranking nation for 4 th grade and the second highest for 8 th grade on the TIMMS (The International Mathematics & Science Study). http: //singaporemathsource. com/timss 2011 -singapore-leads-international-mathtables/

Basic Concepts Singapore Math focuses on mastery of fundamental concepts rather than memorization. Students learn multiple approaches to solving problems- model drawing, place value http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=j 8 nwgj. HJi I 0 Concrete, pictorial, abstract

Model Drawing http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=j 8 nwgj. HJi. I 0 Let’s try one! See handout. The following link is a great resource for Singapore Math Model Drawing practice. http: //www. risd. k 12. nm. us/instruction/singapore mathbook. cfm

Place Value Charts http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=1 Tjt. Fhu. Md. U 8 http: //singaporemathblog. com/singapore-math- understanding-place-value/ Make & take! See handout.

Resources http: //www. thinkingblocks. com/ http: //www. thesingaporemaths. com/inde x. html http: //my. homecampus. com. sg/Learn/Pri mary-Grade-4/Whole-Numbers/Numbers. Up-to-100000 Ask your child’s teacher for additional resources!