Lessons are based on the Primary Mathematics (Singapore Math) curriculum, which emphasizes problem solving, conceptual understanding, and the ability to approach problems in a variety of ways. Students first encounter the mathematical concepts concretely, through the use of manipulatives.  Students then move on to the pictorial stage in which pictures are used to model problems. When students are familiar with the ideas taught, they progress to a more advanced or abstract stage in which only numbers, notation and symbols are used.

  

•  place value

•  approximation and estimation

•  factors and multiples

•  2 digit multiplication

•  division by 1 digit numbers and 10

•  units of measure

•  volume, area, perimeter

•  tables and graphs

•  fractions: addition, subtractions, multiplication, mixed and improper

•  decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rounding

•  geometry: angles, properties of geometric figures, symmetry

•  word problems using bar modeling - see example below

Steps for Problem Solving with Bar Models :

1. Understand the problem. Underline important information, key words,

and the question.

2. Draw a bar model to represent

each variable and add labels.

3. Add information and adjust the

bars to match the problem.

4. Work out the computation.

Roy had 3 times as many comic books as Sammy. If Sammy had 7 comic books, how many comic books did Roy have?