Singapore Math Curriculum // Which Version Did We Choose and Why?
Вставка
- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Math is one of our favorite subjects, but it hasn't always been that way. Last year was a huge transition year. Singapore Math offers multiple versions, so deciding which Singapore Math version to use can be somewhat challenging. This video discusses which version we chose and why.
The resources we discuss are:
Singapore Dimensions Math
shop.singapore...
Videos to Watch Next:
*** 5th Grade Curriculum Picks Playlist:
• 5th Grade Curriculum
*** New School Supplies for the Upcoming School Year // Homeschool Supply Haul
• New School Supplies fo...
*** New Homeschool Schedule/Routine:
• New Homeschool Schedul...
Made2Homeschool
www.made2homes...
Compass Classroom Affiliate Link:
affiliates.com...
History By Mail Affiliate Link:
historybymail....
Book Outlet Link:
Get $5 off your first $25+ purchase
bookoutlet.com...
Contact me:
Collabs/Email: famofthree3@gmail.com
Instagram: / famofthree3
All opinions expressed in this video are my own. I was not compensated in any way for this video.
This video is not made for kids.
#homeschool #homeschooling #singaporemath
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #30 ДВА В ОДНОМ [Один человек]• Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nrXy15orKhY/mqdefault.jpg)
Primary, Primary 2022, Dimensions...what you are most interested in? Primary and Primary 2022 both go through Level 5 and have Home Instructors Guides. Dimensions is through Level 8 and is just starting to release Home Instructors Guides for the lower elementary levels. How important is a Home Instructors Guide to your decision making?
I loved using Singapore math with my oldest! We used it from K-2 and it was great!
It builds such a great foundation. Plus, it's teaching me the "why" to some of the things that I had just memorized. It's almost like I'm taking math again, which is great since it was my favorite subject in elementary school! :)
I’m so glad you shared this! I am planning* to use Singapore next year. I’m leaning towards dimensions for my 5th grader simply because of the video add on. I’m still undecided which program my 1st grader will be using. I’m definitely going to check out your other math videos.
Thank you so much! It's great to hear that these are helpful to you. Please let me know if you have any questions as you look through the other videos.
how did it go?
@@PrttyMxn We actually wound up using something different.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I have a few questions for you, I’ve been using primary math US edition (old version) since first grade for my kids, now that they have the 2022 edition available, I’m considering switching. For the old version, there’s workbook, intensive practice and challenging problems. But for the 2022 version, there’s the student workbook, and master and beyond. In your opinion, how do those two versions of workbooks compare in terms of the amount of practice and difficulty level? Is one version easier than the other? Does the 2022 version offer video instructions? Thank you so much!
We started 4A of Primary 2022 this year. I have some frustrations with the layout of the HIG and lack of instruction for certain concepts, but I’m wondering if that is simply because we are new to the Singapore method. Seemed too easy for my son at first, but as we get further into the program I am wishing there were more in depth explanations as I am sometimes just as confused as he is! Do you feel dimensions explains the concepts more thoroughly? I’d like to stick with what we have but realize that if we stick with it, we will have to make a switch after 5B anyway…perhaps better now than later:) TIA!
Great question! Actually, no. With switching in 4th grade (which is what we did, too), the concepts that Singapore builds on from the early grades are difficult to pick up at this time. Bar modeling was a huge one for me. What helped me more than the teacher's manual was the Homeschool Singapore Facebook group. Jessica (who was an author for some of the Primary 2022 pieces) runs the group. She did Word Problem Wednesdays. I watched so many of those videos. They are definitely what helped me learn the concepts and the "Singapore Method." Before switching, I would recommend checking out some of Jessica's videos on her Facebook group and see if they are helpful.
@@HomeschoolwithJen Thank you for your reply! I am actually in that group:) I have heard of the videos Jessica has developed as a part of her membership but will have to check out the ones you have mentioned. Understanding bar modeling hasn’t been too difficult (for the most part) for my son, but sometimes it seems to take a bit more effort than it should to understand what exactly we are supposed to be doing at first since the guide seems to be lacking a bit.😅 I appreciate your feedback on it - it’s always helpful to know others’ experiences and how they might be adapting. Thanks again!
My son is nearly finished with Abeka Arithmetic 3. I am interested in Primary 2022. I bought home instructor guides for 3a + 3b of Primary U.S. edition so I could fill in gaps before doing 4a + 4b next year. The biggest areas to work on are mental math and story problems beyond the types Abeka uses.
We are switching to Singapore Dimensions for my middle two children, grades 2 and 4. I really like that the challenge is built into the program. They've covered most of the material in their respective grade levels, but I am going to keep them grade-level due to the change from procedural to conceptual math. My oldest is a rising 5th grader, and he completed a lighter, more procedural grade 6 math curriculum this year. I decided to use Primary - Standards 6A and 6B because I thought he might do better with a more elementary-looking textbook that is in color. He will also be repeating a lot of content, but I added the Intensive Practice. The middle school Dimensions program looks wonderful, but I am hoping he will be more ready for that in another year. It just has a different appearance. I wish there was higher level math designed for younger kids.
The challenge that is included in Singapore Dimensions is great! I love that we can use the challenge problems when my daughter seems to be "breezing" through a concept and then skip the challenge problems when she needs more help with the basics. Please let me know how your kids like it.
Would love your opinion- I was interested in singapore primary 2022 but have heard that it may be lacking on content compared to the original primary? My kiddos are in 1st grade/2nd grade
I didn't use Singapore in 1st or 2nd grade, so I cannot adequately speak to it at those levels. In general, I like what I've seen with Primary 2022. Both versions are solid.
Hi there!
We are a group of Singaporeans empowering teachers, parents, and tutors around the world to teach Math the Singapore way. We are on a mission to debunk myths of Singapore Math and help your child excel in Math! We are just starting out! And we will be discussing on the most wanted topic - Number Bonds. And we are committed to help the homeschooling community for free!! No hidden costs, just knowledge for all!!
Thanks for sharing!
Do you recommend any curriculums that we can use in the US?
I am just finishing Abeka 3 Arithmetic which I loved, but I am underwhelmed with the progress from this point through year 8. I am deeply considering Dimensions. I have watched your videos to glean as much advice as possible since it looks like we are in similar boats. I am scared to leave the spiral approach that I love about Abeka. Do you still do Beast Academy every other week as a spiral? My husband doesn’t want me to do year round schooling, which I would really need to do to be able to fit that in. Do you do the extra workbooks like Intensive Practice? What would you advise for me to do as far as questions…I see some that say dont do workbook, dont do textbook, dont do this, dont do that. I am one of those that made my kid do all of the questions in Abeka, and it was never a big deal…but it sounds like with Dimensions, I need to pick and choose somehow
The actual number of problems that is included in Dimensions is much less than the actual number of problems that is included in Abeka. But, they are spread out with fewer on the page. Getting over the hump of seeing 4-5 pages for math work was a little difficult for my daughter since she was so used to 2 pages. We use the Dimensions Textbook for the teaching portion of the lesson. If my daughter had a great grasp on the concept, then I normally skip the "teaching" portion included in the Dimensions Workbook and have her to the practice problems in the Workbook. The way we approach each lesson is different, mainly focusing on how she is doing with the concept. If she is not grasping it well, then we take one more day to go over it. Also, Dimensions includes "Challenge" problems. I only have her do these if she is doing really well with the concept and I don't think she will be discouraged if she can't figure it out. I really don't spend very much time on review/spiral each day. Maybe 5 minutes, 3 days per week, normally in the form of seasonal worksheets, brain teasers, mental math, etc. I hope this is helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions.
@@HomeschoolwithJen thank you!
I have decided to stick with Primary Mathematics US edition, even though Olivia is only in grade 2. It just works so well for us, so why change it? I might start Elianna on PM 2022 next year though… still thinking about it! Great video!
Hi, my friend! I'm so glad to hear that Olivia is doing well in math. Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for yet another really well done, informative video! My son is almost 7 and we are currently doing the old version of the good and beautiful level 2. I’m thinking about doing primary 2022 for next school year. There are so many options when it comes to Singapore Math! Which is both a good and challenging thing! I had totally discounted dimensions but now they have a HIG for the early years so I have added that back into my short list 🤣
Unlike you, I am not much of a math person. Do you think primary or dimensions would be easier to teach if you are a parent without a strong math background?
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that these videos are helpful. I haven't seen the Dimensions HIG since it is only for the younger grades right now. The Primary 2022 curriculum looks very solid and extremely well laid out with the HIG. Both versions provide solid math. It would be wonderful if you can view the HIG for both of them and see which you think you would be more comfortable using. There are also Singapore video options if you want to outsource math teaching. They seem to really be trying to provide useful tools to help with the curriculum. As I mentioned, they are very solid programs, so I would look at what you think you would be most comfortable using. Please let me know what you decide.
@@HomeschoolwithJen thank you so much for the information! They have samples on the website so I will do some comparing. It’s so very helpful to have access to streaming math videos! It makes it so much easier to homeschool!
My daughter is switching to homeschool next year in order to make more time available for competitive gymnastics. She’s been in public school (virtual during covid), and she’ll be in fourth grade next year. She’s in gifted and talented and math/science are her strengths. Would you pick Dimensions or the primary 2022? I’m not sure how many years we’ll do it. Right now it’s a year to year trial.
I would check out the scope and sequence for each first. They cover mostly the same concepts, but there are some differences. Also, what is your comfort level with teaching math? Right now, 2022 has a home instructor's guide for homeschoolers whereas dimensions only has the teacher's manual. I know dimensions is in the process of releasing home instructor's guides, but I'm not sure if they are to level 4 yet. They both are very solid versions. Thank you for watching! Hope you have a great day. And, YEAH for gymnastics! My daughter ❤️ gymnastics!
Hi Jen! Do you think the transition from primary after 5th grade to dimensions would be difficult? I’m switching from levanto math and I’m going to give my daughters the placement tests but I think they’ll be in 3a and 4a or 2b and 3a. Thank you!
Probably not. They both provide really solid math instruction. There may be a slight learning curve for you as the instructor. I would also recommend checking the Scope and Sequence for both of them as they are slightly different. Thank you for watching!
I’m so torn between the 2. We are using Earlybird kindergarten from Singapore and it’s great! The problem is trying to decide between Singapore 2022 or dimensions.
They are both really solid versions. I don't think you can go wrong with either of them.
I have used PM grade 1-6. I switched to dimensions grade 5 with my daughter w the teacher’s guide. I have to say it was even difficult for me but I think it’s more rigorous than the PM us edition. I would spend my evenings working out math problems and ended up enjoying them!
I would choose dimensions again and just cut out some of the problems.
I took a look at PM 2022 edition's syllabus and the list of topics covered by year really seems to be slower than the previous PM editions (US, Standards, CC). Ditto for MIF 2020 vs MIF previous editions. What do you plan on doing after Dimensions?
Post Dimensions was such a difficult choice. We eventually moved to BJU. I'm so thankful for the foundational teaching in Dimensions and really wish that they would have continued through high school.
I dont know what happened but primary did have a 6th grade, we own it. maybe they discontinued. but yeah, once we got to 7th grade we are doing Dimentions but I can not teach it for the life of me. I am not strong at math whatsoever so I am definately lost with the teachers guide. You mentioned you like math and are good at it, but what would be your recommendations for 7-8th grade homeschooling math program for a mom whose math is not her strong suit? Thanks for the video, it helps!
This is a great question! Unlock math would be an option that I would recommend that you look into. It has short videos that do a great job of explaining concepts. Shormann Math is also worth researching. Art of Problem Solving is a very solid curriculum and they have an online component as well. Thank you so much for letting me know that the video is helpful. I really appreciate it!
@Homeschool with Jen thank you for the recommendations!
I switched my 2nd-grader from Saavas Envision math to Singapore Primary US Edition and added Kate Snow’s “Addition Facts that Stick.” I looked really hard at Singapore primary 2022. I have to say I like the scope and sequence of Singapore primary US edition better, so we are going to stick with that. I don’t know what we’ll do in the higher grades.
I absolutely agree...stay with what is working for your family. All of the Singapore editions are solid. So glad to hear you found what works for you! Hope you're having a great weekend!
My child is first grade can I get by without purchasing the instructor guide just the workbook?
Thanks for asking! I haven't used first grade Singapore, so I don't feel comfortable giving a recommendation. For the upper elementary grades, I definitely recommend the instructor's guide or teacher's manual.
Get the HIG! I made a mistake of not buying it in the beginning coz I thought the textbook is so easy "I could probably do it on my own". But no, what's easy for us may be very difficult for kids. HIG presents how to teach a certain topic using different techniques and in ways a child can "understand".
Hi I’m from SG. If you want to experience like real authentic SG math that Singapore students use you can use the following titles.
-Targeting mathematics
-My pals are here
-Shaping maths
We used the Primary Mathematics US edition.
They have so many editions. They are all solid. Thank you for watching!!!
I also think I’m that person and my daughter is loving math thank goodness as she’s a future surgeon. I’m surprised that we’ve not yet used Singapore math as I did it as a kid. I remember it being hardcore. We are going to have to switch soon with math as TGTB currently only going up to level 5. The Singaporean teaching method is hardcore so I think that put me off using Singapore math.
Great to hear that your daughter is loving math! Hope you have a great weekend! Please let me know what you decide to switch to next year.
Hi! Thanks so much for this video!! I am curious - you mentioned that IF You were starting off at a younger age, you likely would have gone with the 2022 edition. Would you be willing to share why you likely would have gone that direction? What did you like about the 2022 version? I am gearing up to start our kids with first grade math and cannot figure out which version to go with!
I'm so glad that it was helpful! I would have probably chosen Primary 2022 because of the Home Instructors Guide. At the time, Dimensions did not have an HIG. Now, they are working to publish an HIG for each level. Both are very solid versions.
Primary Math Standard and Common Core editions both also have HiGs. You can compare the different SM 1st grade curricula here: singaporemathlearningcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Grade-1-Comparison-768x602.png
Dimensions came out with a Home Instructor’s Guide recently.
You are right! I think it's just for levels 1 and 2...not up to level 5 yet. Do you know if they have one for level 5? Thank you so much!
@@HomeschoolwithJen Gosh, you’re probably right.. such a bummer. We are using the original Primary, but I was considering Dimensions because I feel that it’s a little more rigorous. But I definitely prefer having the HIG.
Great video!
Thank you so much! I hope you are doing well. You've had quite a few changes in your life over the past few months.
@@HomeschoolwithJen Thank you! I’ll be making an update video at the end of next week. ❤️
Dimensions has a home instructors guide now.
I know they have the HIG for the younger grades. They are working on getting them released for the mid- to upper grades. So exciting!!!! Do you know when they will be releasing the upper elementary HIG? Thank you so much for watching!
What’s the difference between a HIG and a Teacher’s Manual?
My kids did grade 2 and grade 4 Abeka this year and next year they will both do Singapore, God willing. My question is, did you repeat the grade to fill in the gaps or did you just go forward to the next grade?
Because when I looked at the Singapore placement tests for grades 2 and 4, there were many things they knew well and a few things they didn’t know at all.
The 2003 US Edition of Primary Mathematics is the best version...every edition since then was dumbed down or made worse.
Do you mean primary mathematics 2022?
@@MargotBrown Do I mean what? be more explicit.