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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