Methodology: K-7th Grade

The Singapore Math Program equips students with a robust conceptual grounding in fundamental mathematics. Starting from the earliest grades, it prioritizes understanding concepts, mental arithmetic, and number sense, using tangible and visual representations to illustrate core mathematical principles and patterns.

The curriculum progresses from a hands-on, concrete grasp of numbers to abstract numerical fluency, while fostering an appreciation for structure and order. It introduces mathematical skills and problem-solving in a way that enables students to comprehend not just when to apply a specific equation, but the reasoning behind it.

Methodology: 8-12th Grade

Singapore Math adopts a conceptual framework for developing mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities. After students establish a solid grasp of algebraic reasoning at the basic level, they advance to higher-level subjects such as geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and probability/statistics.

The curriculum emphasizes mastery of topics through thoroughness and consistency, with textbooks crafted to foster a profound comprehension of mathematical ideas rather than just presenting definitions and formulas. This equips students to thrive in advanced math courses. No matter their future academic or professional paths, they will reap the rewards of the foundational principles and knowledge gained from Singapore Math.

Singapore Math Progression

We apply Singapore Math in a manner that honors each student’s individual learning speed. Advancing students to more complex skills before they are prepared is not permitted, so the curriculum will be tailored to match each student’s current ability. At the start of the school year, students will be placed into groups based on their skill levels, with modifications made as necessary to ensure every student is effectively equipped with the foundations of numerical understanding.

We apply Singapore Math in a manner that honors each student’s individual learning speed. Advancing students to more complex skills before they are prepared is not permitted, so the curriculum will be tailored to match each student’s current ability. At the start of the school year, students will be placed into groups based on their skill levels, with modifications made as necessary to ensure every student is effectively equipped with the foundations of numerical understanding.

Singapore Math Credentials

The Singapore Dimensions Math curriculum, has been selected for our academy. International math assessments reveal exceptionally high student performance linked to this curriculum. Based on at least two significant long-term studies, Singapore consistently ranks as the global leader in mathematics achievement.

• According to the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), an international comparative study designed to measure achievement at the fourth and eighth grades, Singapore ranked in the top three countries in both 4th and 8th grades in every year the study was conducted (1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2018).
• The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a triennial international survey that evaluates OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old-students, has also consistently ranked Singapore highest in mathematics. The PISA survey has ranked Singapore in the top two countries for mathematics in 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018.

Furthermore, students utilizing Singapore Math gain a deep understanding of mathematical concepts while also acquiring crucial math skills at an accelerated pace. Reports indicate that by the conclusion of sixth grade, these students have proficiently mastered multiplying and dividing fractions and can confidently tackle complex, multistep word problems, setting a strong foundation for success in Algebra 1 during middle school.

Open a Singapore Math book to any page, and you may ask yourself, “How can a child not learn this?” Each concept is introduced with a simple explanation—often just a few words in a cartoon balloon. Students with weak reading and math skills benefit hugely from this direct simplicity.
The first time 3rd graders see the bar model technique, they see how it’s used in five demonstration problems. (Source: John Hoven and Barry Garelick, “Singapore Math: Simple or Complex?” Educational Leadership 65:3, November 2007).