Singapore Math (K-5) · PreAlgebra (5th Grade) PreAlgebra of AoPS Math League/Math Olympiad (Grade...
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Elementary Math Overview
Singapore Math (K-5)
Bridge to Algebra
(Grade 4-5)
Math League/Math Olympiad
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Singapore Math
Primary Math Workbooks
Intensive Workbooks
Process Skills
70-must know word problems
Math Challenge
Math Express/Mental Math
Visible Thinking in Mathematics
Visualizing thinking by model approach
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Singapore Math Draw a model to help visualize the problem (level 3A)
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Singapore Math Another Example to visualize the problem (level 4)
This model helps students in K-5 build up
the math concepts and logical thinking
quickly
In the beginning of 4th grade, if students
finish 4A/4B, they will be fundamentally
ready to take the ITBS/IOWA Math test.
This model will no longer advance
students in 6A level. By the time students
complete 4B/5A, they will be ready for
more abstract math thinking – taking the
class in Bridge to Algebra will advance
them to the Algebra in middle school
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An Alternative – AoPS Beast Academy
2A-5D, 4 books each level
Comic style guide books may increase students math interests.
Practice books are normal, at the similar level of Singapore books
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Bridge to Algebra
Number to Algebra
Introducing variables & equations
A small step to abstract algebra
PreAlgebra
More abstract algebra concepts
Prepare students for Algebra
Advance students in 4th /5th grade usually is
ready to take more abstract math concepts and
logical thinking. The following two classes will
bridge students to Algebra:
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Bridge to Algebra – AoPS math Alternative for more challenge
(PreAlgebra of AoPS) Introducing new concepts by
solving problems
More points for speed math
Challenge problems from Math Competition
Taught by Mr. Norse Tuesday afterschool time
A good connection for middle school MathCounts, AMC8
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Math Competition-Math League Strategies to quickly and accurately
answer questions 30 questions in 30 minutes Once a year Apr 15 Math League Summer Tournament
http://www.mathleague.com/index.php/31-mathleaguewebsite/general/261-math-league-competitions.
Sunshine is hosting the competition for Grade 4&5 every year. This year 5 students qualified for the summer tournament.
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Competition – Math Olympiad
To strengthen problem-solving skills
Major strategies for problem solving
Develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
5 questions in 30 minutes
5 rounds in a competition each year (Nov-Mar)
Sunshine will host Math Olympiad competition for 2018-2019
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Sunshine Elementary Math Classes Classes by Terms (School year Sep-Jun)
Singapore Math k-5
Number to Algebra (4th Grade)
PreAlgebra (5th Grade)
PreAlgebra of AoPS
Math League/Math Olympiad (Grade 4-5)
Math in Summer PreAlgebra Review (for rising grade 6-7 students)
Singapore Math/Math League/Math Olympiad is integrated with Sunshine Elite Base Camp
Math in Afterschool program Singapore Math/Math League/Math Olympiad is integrated in the
afterschool core classes
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