Books in Math in Focus: Singapore Math series

GRADE 3/AGES 8–9: Master mental calculation strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in third grade from the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math. INCLUDES: Learning objectives, unit assessments, computation quick tips, thinking shortcuts, 64 pages of reproducible pages, and an answer key with step-by-step solutions that help students see how to work the problems. WHY SINGAPORE MATH: The math curriculum in Singapore has been recognized worldwide for its excellence in producing students highly skilled in mathematics. Singapore Math curriculum aims to help students develop the necessary math concepts and process skills for everyday life and to provide students with the ability to formulate, apply, and solve problems. COMPREHENSIVE: This workbook shows students how to work math problems in their minds, an important part of math proficiency. It enables students to picture the values and sizes of numbers. Learners practice various types of math problems while developing their thinking and analytical skills. HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY: Perfect as a supplement to classroom work or as a homeschool resource to boost students’ confidence.

GRADE 1 & 2/AGES 6–8: This workbook features math practice and activities for first and second grade students based on the Singapore Math method; designed to help students master word problems. INCLUDES: Each unit has learning objectives, which clearly define the skills to be learned in that section, and an answer key with worked out solutions that help students see how to work the problems. WHY SINGAPORE MATH: Many students struggle with word problems. To help overcome this struggle, these workbooks focus on diagrams, number bonds, the ""counting on"" method, and the ""crossing out"" method to help students master challenging word problems as well as exercise mental calculation. NOT OVERWHELMING: Features one problem per page and step-by-step solutions in the answer key. HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY: Perfect as a supplement to classroom work or as a homeschool resource, this series will boost confidence in problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.