1. Singapore Math
Monday, February 10 8:30

2. Why Singapore Math? A good fit for Primary Day Concept Mastery
Math in Focus – American version of Singapore Math (excellent resources)

3. Implementation: Math in Focus
Highly Scaffolded Curriculum: Math in Focus adapts instruction to the needs of individual learners through scaffolding (gradually remove the supports as the learner masters the task)

4. Implementation: Concepts
The sequence of topics has been carefully constructed based upon child development theory.
Primary Grades focus on foundational concepts: basic facts, place value, mental math, algebraic thinking, geometry concepts, spatial visualization* (pictorial)
Problem solving and data analysis throughout the program

5. Pre-K: Building a Strong Foundation
Counting
Numbers to 100
Order
Shapes
Classifying and Sorting
Calendar
Patterns
Addition and Subtraction
Stories

6. Kindergarten: Mastering Basics
Number Sense to 100
Number Bonds 1-12
Mastery of Addition and
Subtraction Concepts
Ordinal Numbers and Position
Mental Math Strategies
Introduce Place Value,
Money, Time, and Graphs
Number
Bonding
Part-Part-Whole

7. First Grade: Exploring New Concepts
Mastery:
Place Value and Number Sense
Numbers to 1,000
Base Ten Block Patterns
Addition and Subtraction with
Regrouping
Mental Math and Estimation
Introduced:
Time and Money
Fractions
Measurement
Graphing
Geometry
Problem Solving
Base
Ten
Blocks
Base Ten Regrouping

8. Second Grade: Confident Learners
Place Value
Numbers to 10,000
Addition and Subtraction
to 10,000
Multiplication and Division
Money
Elapsed Time
Fractions
Geometry
Graphing
Real-World Problems with Bar
Modeling

9. Integrated technology
Ipads, SMART boards, IXL – nonverbal reasoning skills
Enhances the learning experience and offers ways to communicate, collaborate, and create

10. Differentiation Math is developmental! Two goals: Content Process
Flexible grouping – small groups
Pre-assessment
Resources
Differentiation Resources: Extra Practice, Reteach, and
Enrichment opportunities provided for every lesson
Process
Stations for independent learners
Activities for visual, kinesthetic and auditory learners
Activities that vary in complexity
Cross-curricular
Enrichment Class:
Critical thinking essential to any math curriculum
Develop spatial and logical reasoning over their four years
“Games” (cooperative activities) learning tools, assessment, drill