Resources
Singapore Math resources:
Multiplication Activity Lesson - Free download by Susan Midlarsky.
Related: Tips for Times Tables and Dividing
Pi Day Activities: Blog entry, lesson plan on TeachersPayTeachers.com, and free pi poster download
singaporemath.com - Curriculum materials from Singapore
Math in Focus curriculum - a new Singapore Math designed against the Core Frameworks
Online courses, including training in Singapore Math through SDE and ed2go
Weekly model drawing practice problems from SDE
This website from a tutor in Singapore shows the part-whole concept, how to draw a basic model, and how to teach addition and subtraction using it. Many more modeling examples and links are on the left, as well as information about Singapore Math.
One emphasis in Singapore Math is on mental math. This site has wonderful videos that show all kinds of mental math tips and tricks.
Video: Parent training in Singapore Math.
Online math software:
Software for modeling fraction problems and more: conceptuamath.com
Software for model drawing: thinkingblocks.com
SET daily puzzle
Software for children with dyscalculia: The Number Race - files to download and developer’s site. Research article about its efficacy can be found here. Read blog entry about dyscalculia.
Mathplayground.com has a number of Flash-based math games on it, including Thinking Blocks. These games, unlike some others, seem to have solid pedagogy behind them so they reinforce learning. Plus they are fun to play! Their computerized Mancala opponent is also better than some I’ve found, though I was still able to beat it on the first try.
Khan Academy is a feature-rich site for learning and practicing math skills. View my review of the site here.
Articles about Singapore Math:
Summary report about a longitudinal study of a Massachusetts school district that adopted Singapore Math, including analyses of before and after test results.
Achieve.org report showing how Singapore Math is aligned to the Common Core State Standards
Singapore Math Adds Up for St. Edward’s School in Vero Beach - article describing how the method leads to the feeling and achievement of success in math
Reviews by parents who have been using Singapore math as part of homeschooling, showing how it works for all different learners
Solving the Problem of Math Education, in The Statement Magazine of WSC
Abstract of article titled, “Singapore Math: Challenging and Relevant Curriculum for the Gifted Learner”
Thoughts about education reform, including why a Pennsylvania school is adopting Singapore Math
NaNoWriMo/Literacy Resources:
The Young Writers’ Program - how to inspire young writers to have confidence and write
Script Frenzy - Write a screenplay in a month!
Story Board Game - Original game to inspire story-writing ideas (free download)
Other Resources:
Charles Ames Fischer’s website - a valuable resource for learning about Socratic Seminar, learning by inquiry, metacognition, and nature hikes.
Math sentences frames wiki based on California standards.