WELCOME TO PRIMARY MATH, LEVEL 5 - For students 5th grade and up
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Singapore’s Primary Mathematics (Standards Edition) is a highly effective, parent-led curriculum favored by the homeschooling community. The program uses a proven concrete-to-pictorial-to-abstract approach to ensure students truly master mathematical concepts rather than just memorizing rules. Please note that this course requires active parental involvement for daily supervising and grading. I strongly recommend enrolling in the Math Fact Mastery course as well with Ms. Roam. Most math gaps and confidence busters stem from a lack of math fact mastery.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT MATH LEVEL:
To ensure your student remains appropriately challenged—avoiding both boredom and frustration—it is crucial they are placed according to skill rather than grade level. Consequently, you will find a productive mix of ages in each Singapore Math class. Level 5 students should be able to satisfactorily complete the 4A and 4B placement tests and be fluent with their math facts.
HOME & CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, utilizing a model that balances diligent and consistent home practice with a blend of mastery and discovery-based classroom instruction, practice, and activities.
The Home Connection: Weekly coursework must be completed and corrected on off-campus days. This essential practice and preparation ensure class time remains dedicated to direct instruction, clarifying and exploring student questions, and solidifying conceptual understanding through deep dives into the material.
The Classroom Experience: Our time together is dynamic and concept-focused. Every class period includes explicit, teacher-directed instruction that breaks down new skills into clear, understandable components and dives deeply into student questions and misconceptions. Then, to solidify this foundation and build a working knowledge of both new and previous learning, students actively engage in:
Math Talks - Collaborative discussions where students articulate and defend their mathematical reasoning.
Fact Mastery - Engaging drills and activities designed to sharpen mental math agility, speed, and accuracy.
Critical Thinking - Together, they tackle thought-provoking questions and fun challenges that exercise specific skills.
Interactive Learning - Games and hands-on activities designed to build lasting confidence, strengthen conceptual understanding, and develop a genuine enjoyment of the subject.
CHARTER SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY:
This is a non-religious course and is charter-school friendly. However, always check with your charter school regarding their specific reimbursement policies.
REQUIRED BOOKS & SUPPLIES:
Links provided, but feel free to purchase from the vendor of your choosing.
Fall and Spring Semester Books: Singapore Primary Mathematics 5A Set w/ Teacher's Manual & Answer Key (STANDARDS EDITION).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
If you choose NOT to purchase the above homeschool kit, which includes the Teacher's Manual with solutions to all problems, you will need to purchase the Singapore Mathematics Standards Edition Answer Key Booklet 4A-6B. in order to check their work each day.
Please, do NOT purchase a used Student Workbook. They need to practice from a clean slate.
Later Spring Semester Books: Singapore Primary Mathematics 5B Set w/ Teacher's Manual & Answer Key (STANDARDS EDITION)
Notebook or composition notebook for class notes, examples, & activities, corrections, & math talks
Several Fine-tip Dry Erase Pens
3” x 3” Post-it Notes – these are for noting questions and trouble spots on the homework so they can be addressed in class.
Index Cards
Mechanical Pencils and Refills (Please, no pencil sharpeners in the classroom. They are very messy.)
Colored Pencils
Supply box to keep these things together and organized
Additional supplies worth having: water bottle with sports lid to prevent spills and hand sanitizer
PAYMENT METHODS & SCHEDULE:
The cost of this course per semester is $400 with a non-refundable $10 materials fee for photocopies & activity supplies. These fees will be paid directly to Ethos who will provide you with payment information and schedules.
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help! [email protected].
Michele Ivers - Certified General Education Teacher