Singapore Primary Math Workbooks are consumable and should be used in conjunction with the textbooks. Containing the exercises the student does independently, workbooks provid the practice essential to skill mastery. A variety of exercises are presented, from pictorial to abstract. This workbook accompanies Primary Math Textbook 2B US Edition. 176 pages, softcover.

Asian students have consistently scored higher than American students on international math testing. Why? Their teachers use a method that introduces concepts in a different order than U.S. schools. They emphasize building thinking skills rather than leaning heavily on rote-memorization. Reading the introduction to Singapore Math, I found that the goal of the course is to guide your student to become a problem-solver, even in unfamiliar territory, and understand the why behind each newly mastered concept.

Singapore Math has created a homeschool version for American students. The easy-to-follow Home Instructor’s Guide introduces new concepts (from the Textbook) and provides activities for necessary reinforcement, using simple manipulatives and games. The Textbook is a springboard for meaningful discussion between teacher and student. This discussion is basic to the course. (This is a true parent-directed curriculum. It does not rely on a pile of work sheets or hours spent in front of a monitor with a “bells and whistles”-laden computer program.) Once a concept is grasped, the student can move on to the exercises in the Workbook. These workbooks offer children a sense of accomplishment before moving to the next level: “Wow, look at the problems you mastered!” Everything is explained in a step-by-step manner with a no-rush go-at-your-own pace approach, but a weekly “suggested” schedule with objectives is offered.

Singapore Math offers a free online placement test. Since the course is so reasonably priced, you can try it without a hefty financial commitment to see if it works with your learner.

Singapore Math will help you and your children face the often daunting world of “numbers” together and come out winners!

—Dean

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Reviewed by Marilyn Holloway (Vidor, TX), March 10, 2010

I use Singapore math for my kids because they are on a higher level than others that I have used. I have been very happy with their products and I don't even do a price comparison any more, I just go straight to cb to buy.

Reviewed by Brandy Luth (IA), January 15, 2010

We moved from Saxon to Singapore. Love the K and 1 and 2 books, as well as the extra practice accompanying books. We have the intense practice too, but don't use it much. My kids love Singapore, as it leaves room for lots of hands-on activities and online games like time 4 learning (for drill or repetition when needed). My kids dreaded Saxon last year and are so happy with the variety of singapore. They can move on when they know it! I can tell they are better problem solvers, because of this curriculum.

Reviewed by Shannon (MO), September 30, 2009

We have loved Singapore Math - the teaching technique is more rounded and complete. My kids have learned a lot with this program. We will continue to use it.

Reviewed by Janine Altobelli (Phoenix, AZ), April 09, 2009

We love Singapore math. The kids move so quickly thorugh it, but they don't seem to miss a beat. I do supplement for reinforcement, but that can be with my own made up problems or the internet. Singapore really encourages conceptual learning.

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