WELCOME TO SINGAPORE MATH, LEVEL 5 FOR GRADES 5 & UP!
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Singapore’s Primary Mathematics, U.S. Edition has proven to be a very popular and successful curriculum for homeschooling families. Although the math books are user friendly and easy to follow, two hours per week is not enough time to cover everything. This is not a student led curriculum; therefore, daily supervising, teaching, and correcting of homework by the parent is required. This is a non-religious course and may qualify for charter school reimbursements. Always check with your charter for their specific rules and regulations about reimbursements.
PLACEMENT TESTS REQUIRED:
To ensure your student is getting a healthy math challenge (not bored or frustrated), it is important they take the correct math course. It is important that you NOT help them solve the problems, however, feel free to clarify any terminology that will help them understand what the question is asking. For example: List the factors of 24. You may need to remind them what a factor is.
The A books in the Singapore Math series is used during the 1st semester, the B books during the 2nd semester. Each placement test covers the material taught in that particular book. Therefore, to ensure you child is ready for Singapore Math 5, they should be able to successfully complete BOTH the 4A AND 4B placement tests.
*Please know that there are various ages and grade levels in each of my Singapore classes. It is important that they take the course that matches their skill level, not their chronological grade level.
Singapore Math 5 Placement Tests: B Be sure your student completes BOTH the 4A & 4B tests. If they are unable to successfully do so, they will likely struggle in Math 5 and should take Math 4 in order to fill critical math gaps. Here are the links: Placement Test 4A AND Placement Test 4B
CLASSROOM & HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS:
This is a year-long, 2-day per week class (T & Th 1:05pm-2:05pm). Weekly homework will be assigned and it is expected that you spend time each home day working to complete and check all their work before class on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s so we can focus on any trouble spots. During class, we will examine the concepts at hand and fully discuss any questions they may have. We will participate in whole and small group math talks, challenges, and games in order to review and/or gain mastery of various skills and conceptual understanding.
REQUIRED BOOKS & SUPPLIES:
Fall Semester Texts: Singapore Primary Mathematics 5A Set w/ Teacher's Manual & Answer Key (Standards Edition).
If you are choosing not to purchase the Teacher's Guide, you will need to purchase the Answer Key (Standards Edition) in order to check their work each day.
If you are purchasing used books, please make sure your student has a clean, unused workbook.
Spring Semester Texts: Singapore Primary Mathematics 5B Set w/ Teacher's Manual & Answer Key (Standards Edition)
1 Composition notebook
Dry erase pens - these are needed EVERY class period (whiteboards & erasers will be provided)
3” x 3” Post-it-Notes (used at home to record questions & concepts for further discussions in class)
Mechanical pencils with Refills (no pencil sharpeners in the classroom)
Protractor and ruler in inches, centimeters and millimeters (clear & small if possible)
Supply box to keep these things together and organized in their backpack
Additional supplies worth having: water bottle (sports lid to prevent spills), tissue and hand sanitizer
PAYMENT METHODS & SCHEDULE:
The cost of this course is $320/semester and will be paid directly to ETHOS. They will provide you with payment information and schedules.
There is a $10 materials fee for this course to cover the cost of printing (drill & recording sheets, exit tickets, and occasional activities such as math stations, games, and riddles). These fees are due 8/5 for the Fall semester and 1/5 for the Spring semester. You can pay this via Venmo or check. If paying by check when school is out of session, please contact me for an address at [email protected].