Singapore Math Enrichment Classes
Are you ready to join Singapore Maths Club and change the way your child learns? We are dedicated to helping young learners from all over the world exceed their potential!
Our Weekly Math Enrichment program features weekly 75-minute online classes that teach traditional Singapore Math. Since 1995, Singapore has ranked top three in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) because of its famous math curriculum. We are proud to offer you the same rigorous and highly-interactive educational program to help your child become the best of the best in his or her math class!
Learn Elementary Math Online
Learning math has never been so easy! The Singapore Math Learning Center provides a variety of online tools and resources to help young students get a firm grasp on Singapore Math concepts, computation techniques and strategies, and problem-solving skills. We offer:
- Weekly live Zoom sessions hosted by a Singapore Maths Club instructor.
- Access to HelpDesk
- Homework review videos
- Unlimited access to pre-recorded classwork videos
- End-of-term assessment
Explore the K-6 Math Curriculum Here
- Grade 6 Term 2
- Fractions. The G6 students will review the 4 operations of Fractions. They will also work on “division of a fraction by a fraction”, “equivalent fractions” and “multiples of a fraction”. They will solve complex word problems using different problem-solving strategies such as the “Before and After” modeling in problems involving not just Fractions but also Area & Perimeter, Ratios etc.
- Ratios. Students will translate Ratios into Fractions or Percentage and vice versa. Students will leverage on their understanding of the “Concept of Equivalent Ratios” (similar to Equivalent Fraction) to solve complex 3-variable word problems. They will work on word problems involving more than one ratio and use equivalent ratios to compare two ratios. They will also use the “Before and After” strategy to solve problems involving changing ratios. In addition, they will use “Guess and Check” and “Work systematically” strategies to solve problems which include values in ratios and fractions.
- Percentage – The G6 students will master the “Direct Proportion” technique to calculate quantity and percentage. They will learn the importance of identifying the base in percentage word problems and to differentiate between “original base” and “new base”. In addition to working on percentage increase or decrease, they will learn how a percentage of the same quantity differs when it is compared with two different quantities. The G6 students will also work on Comparisons of Percentages and learn how the different percentages representing the repeated quantity will be made the same using a common multiple. They will solve problems which include fraction, ratio and percentage in a single problem.
- Speed – The G6 students will learn to calculate Speed, Time and Distance as well as Average Speed. They will also learn how Speed is used to compare different distances travelled and time taken. They will learn the importance of converting the units of distances travelled and time taken to be the same when comparing speed. The G6 students will learn about “different stages” in Speed word problems which could be due to time, changes in speed or modes of transportation and the resulting differences in speeds, distances and time taken. They will also be introduced to the concept of “Average Speed” and learn that the formula for calculating average speed is not the same as calculating averages.
The G6 students will learn “Speed Comparison” when a moving person or object is faster or slower than another, not just in time but also in distance travelled over a fixed time. They will also learn that as time increases, the difference will also increase.
We have developed a very robust G6 curriculum in Term 2. The goal is to groom the G6 students into very strong Math students with a holistic view of Math and an integrated approach to solving these higher-level Math problems.
- Kindergarten Term 2
The Kindergarteners began Term 2 by comparing and ordering numbers up to 20. They will learn to identify and complete number patterns within the range. In addition, they will learn to skip count by 2. We will continue to focus on learning to process the comparison language used in word problems and work with the children on when to add and when to subtract.
The Kindergarteners will be introduced to Shapes and Patterns this term. They will learn to identify the different 2-dimensional shapes such as triangle, rectangle, circle etc. including more uncommon ones such as hexagon, rhombus, trapezoid etc. In class, they will be encouraged to use these shapes to create figures such as butterfly, rocket-ship etc. before counting the number of shapes used in the figures. They will also learn to “see” how shapes can also be made up of other shapes. In this topic, the children will also learn to detect patterns and identify “what comes next” in the pattern. They will also be taught to create their own patterns using shapes. The ability to detect and create patterns is an important cognitive skill to develop which if nurtured, will help children learn to think more critically.
We will also introduce the concept of Length to the kindergarteners this term. When learning to compare the lengths of different objects, the children will be encouraged to develop the good habit of “checking off and counting” when measuring the objects as well as writing down the measurement of each object before answering the questions. This is an important habit for young learners to start developing because it will help them adopt a more organized approach to solving problems. The Kindergarteners will use non-standard units of measure like clips, cubes etc. to measure different objects and strengthen their understanding of comparison language when working on the problems involving length.
The Kindergarteners will also learn to compare and order Numbers to 40 this term. They will also be introduced to the concept of the Tens and Ones Place Values. These place values concepts are the foundation to start them working on larger 2-digit numbers. FYI, the Tens and Ones manipulatives will be distributed together with the Term 2 materials.
The children will not only learn to add and subtract 2-digit numbers (without regrouping) but an understanding of the place values will prepare them for different computation technique and strategies at higher Math.
We will continue to work with the children to strengthen their language processing skill with a strong focus on comparison language like “fewer than”, “more than”, “how many more” and their many different variations. We are pleased to note that many of the kindergarteners have become more familiar with solving Math word problems and look forward to increasing their confidence further.
- Grade 5 Term 2
The G5 students will be introduced to Ratios, a member of the “Parts of a Whole” Math Family and a topic which many students would not have been worked on before.
In addition, they will learn to find the Area of Triangles, another new Math topic and work on increasingly complex problems involving finding the area of composite figures etc.
The learning objectives in Term 2 are as follows:
- Ratios. The G5 students will learn to find ratios, simplify ratios, find equivalent ratios and work with changing ratios.
- Ratios of 3 variables and Ratios in Measurements. The G5 students will work with ratios of 3 variables and learn to use ratios in measurements. They will also work on 2 and 3-variable comparison problems involving ratios. They will also use the “before and after models” to solve more challenging problems involving ratios as well as learn to find ratios using Area and Perimeter.
- Area of Triangle. Besides learning to find the Area of Triangles, the G5 students will also leverage their understanding of the relationships of Base, Height and Area in a Triangle to find the value of the unknown variable. They will also learn to use Perimeter and Fractions to find the Area.
- Area of Shaded Area, Area of Unshaded Area and Area of Composite Figures. The G5 students will learn to calculate the areas of the shaded and unshaded areas of regular and composite figures. They will also learn to represent that relationship in the form of a ratio.
- Decimals – The G5 students will be introduced to the topic of Decimals at the end of T2. They will learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide Decimals as well as learn to manipulate the decimal point. In addition to learning the relationship between Decimal and Fraction, they will also learn to use Decimal in measurements.
We look forward to working with the Grade 5 students on the above-mentioned Math concepts, techniques and/or strategies (which they may have yet to learn at school). The goal is to develop highly capable Math students with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Grade 4 Term 2
There is a strong focus on strengthening the problem-solving skills of the G4 students with a variety of problem solving strategies in Term 2. Students will increase their mastery of Multiplication and Division computation techniques and work on increasingly complex Fraction problems. The learning objectives in Term 2 are as follows:
- Strong Focus on strengthening the problem solving and critical thinking skills of the G4 students with the use of different problem-solving strategies. The G4 students will review strategies as well as learn new ones to solve different types of word problems.
- These strategies include “Work systematically”, “2 and 3 variable comparison problems”, “problems involving Multiples”; “Basic & Expanded Relationships”; “Before & After Models”; “Guess & Check” etc.
- Strengthen the Multiplication and Division computation skills with the aim of mastering the techniques of Multiplying and Dividing 2-digt and 3-digit numbers with 2-digit Multiplier and 1-digit Divisor respectively with Regrouping &/or Remainder.
- Fractions. The G4 students will work on Like and Unlike Fractions, Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers. They will learn to “Simplify Fractions” by looking for Common Factor; calculate “Fraction of a Set” as well as Add and Subtract Fractions by looking for the Common Denominator.
- Use the Modeling strategy to solve increasingly complex Fractions word problems including the use of “Before & After Models” strategy.
- Graphs – The G4 students will work on Line and Bar Graphs. They will learn to interpret, compare & present data. In addition, they will learn to compare “2 sets of data” within a graph.
We look forward to working with the G4 students on the above-mentioned Math concepts, techniques and strategies. The goal is to develop analytical and thoughtful Math students equipped with a variety of problem-solving strategies to solve Math problems.
- Grade 3 Term 2
The Grade 3 curriculum for Term 2 is vigorous with a strong focus on developing both the computation and problem-solving skills of our students. Students will learn to master the Short Division technique; a critical technique to have when doing higher Math. The learning objectives in Term 2 are as follows:
- Strengthen the Multiplication and Division computation skills by continuing to focus on Multiplying and Dividing 2-digt and 3-digit numbers with 1-digit Multiplier with Regrouping.
- Students will continue to learn to divide 2-digit and 3-digit numbers with 1-digit Divisor with Regrouping using the Short Division technique. The Short Division technique is very useful as it enables students to divide multiple digit numbers quickly and accurately and mentally in some cases. This technique is particularly helpful when students learn to simplify fractions or ratios at higher grades.
- Long Division Technique. The G3 students will also learn the Long Division technique with Regrouping. The ability to perform this technique is required at schools and introduce them to the “divide, Multiply and Subtract” steps of this technique.
- In addition to dividing multiple-digit numbers with Regrouping, the G3 students will also be introduced to the concept of Remainder in Division
- Master the 6, 7, 8 & 9 Multiplication Tables. The G3 students will be introduced to “Tips and Tricks” to help them remember the Multiplication facts for these larger multiples. The G3 students will work extensively on multiplication and division problems so that they are able to eventually recall these facts easily.
- Learn Multiplication and Division Mental Calculation strategies using Place values
- Solve increasingly more complex word problems to develop and strengthen problem solving as well as logical and critical thinking skills. The G3 students will learn to use the “Work Backward”, “Work systematically” and other problem-solving strategies to solve word problems involving any or a combination of the 4 operations. They will use the Modeling strategy extensively to solve word problems involving Multiplication and Division.
- Money and the concept of Decimal Point. The G3 students will learn to Add, Subtract and Multiply Numbers with Decimal Point as well as learn to convert dollar to cents and vice versa.
- Grade 2 Term 2
The Grade 2 curriculum for Term 2 is robust with a strong focus on strengthening both the computation and problem-solving skills of our students. The learning objectives in Term 2 are as follows:
- Strong Focus on Multiplication and Division in Term 2. The G2 students will be introduced to the concept of Multiplication as “Repeated Addition”. This is important foundational knowledge as it will empower the students to solve any multiplication problem by using Addition (if necessary). For example, the g2 students will be able to solve 22 x 4 even if they have not memorized the facts of the 4 times table.
- Understand the Relationship between the concepts of Multiplication and Division and the Multiplication and Division Fact Family. The Multiplication and Division Fact Family is an important Math concept because it allows students to know 4 facts just from knowing 1 fact.
- There will also be a focus on learning the Division Facts in Term 2 as this traditionally are more challenging for young learners.
- Master the 3, 4 and 5 Multiplication Tables. Understands the relationship between the 2 and 4 Time Tables and using the 2 Times Tables to help recall the facts for the 4 Times Table, if necessary.
- Data & Graphs – The G2 students will practice “reading, comparing and representing” data in graphs. They will also leverage on their Multiplication and Division skills to calculate data and solve graphs problems.
- Geometry – The G2 will learn to identify and differentiate between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes. They will also be introduced to the concepts of sides, faces & vertices. Besides learning to identify 2-dimensional shapes and orientation, students will learn to recognize and form recurring patterns. Pattern recognition is an important skill which is included in many cognitive tests.
- Solve increasingly more complex word problems to strengthen understanding of comparison language and develop logical and problem-solving skills. The G2 students will work on Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division word problems. They will work on word problems involving a combination of the 4 operations and learn to select the right operation to perform and when.
- The G2 students will expand their use of the Modeling technique to solve word problems involving Multiplication and Division. They will work on 2-step word and multiple-step word problems.
- Grade 1 Term 2
We will continue to develop and strengthen the computation and problem-solving skills of the G1 students in the Term 2. Students will learn different computation techniques and be introduced to “mental calculation” strategies. In Term 2, the G1 students will also work on more complex word problems with 2 or more variables. They will also learn to use the “work backward” strategy. The learning objectives in Term 2 are as follows:
- Strengthen students’ Number Sense through Number Order, Number Comparison and Number Patterns recognition
- Strengthen computation skills by exploring different Addition techniques. Students will practice using Adding and Subtracting By Place Values (aka Place Value Strategy). They will add and subtract using the very popular Vertical Algorithm technique.
- Introduction to the concept of Regrouping in Addition and Subtraction. The G1 students will use manipulatives and learn when to borrow and when to carry over. The objective is to help them become vert proficient in the different techniques.
- Strengthen Mental Calculation ability through the introduction of additional Computation Strategies such as “Subtract from 10”, “Subtract by Place Value” and “Who Goes First?” strategies. These will complement the “Make 10” and “Add by Place Values” strategies from Term 1.
- Shapes, Patterns and Orientation. Students will learn to identify 2-dimensional shapes. In addition, they will be introduced to the concept of orientation and learn to recognize and form recurring patterns. FYI, Pattern Recognition is a critical cognitive ability in young learners which they need to apply in many cognitive tests.
- Solve increasingly more complex word problems to strengthen understanding of comparison language and develop logical and problem-solving skills. The G1 students will work on 2-step word problems, learn to think laterally as well as “think backward”. They will continue to learn how to use visuals to better understand word problems &/or compare 2 and 3 variables.
- The G1 students will be introduced to Model Drawing this term. This is a key Singapore Math problem solving strategy. We will work with the G1 students to translate Math word problems into visual models so that they can better understand the problems.
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We Teach Effective Problem-Solving Strategies and Cover Real-World Problems
Many schools that follow the Common Core Math curriculum don’t focus on developing problem-solving skills until the last few years. That may be one of the reasons why more than 35 percent of teens consider math to be the most difficult subject.
At Singapore Maths Club, we believe teaching students problem-solving strategies while they’re young is the key to building a strong foundation. Using pictorial representations and concrete examples, we make math easy to understand and relevant to everyday life. In turn, students are excited and motivated to learn more. Take a look at some of our key areas of focus below.
Computation Techniques & Strategies to Enrich Young Minds
The Singapore Math Enrichment curriculum places a strong emphasis on computation techniques and strategies, some of which include:
- Bar Modeling
- Minus 1
- Compensation
- Area Model Multiplication
- Branching
- Left-to-Right Addition
Using these techniques and strategies, students are able to develop out-of-the-box approaches to solve complex math problems. What was once hard to understand and impossible to solve becomes easy and fun!
The tools and skills that students learn during their online math lessons can improve the speed and accuracy of their mental math calculations. Plus, they can apply the same teachings to their schoolwork and become the number one student in their math class.
Develop Critical Thinking and Language Processing Skills
Math isn’t just about numbers and variables. Language processing and critical thinking play a huge role in math literacy. To help students decode word problems and understand what is being asked of them, our educators will read books to the class that help improve reading comprehension and fluency.
As you can see, although math is our area of focus, Singapore Math Enrichment classes are designed to create well-rounded students who have a passion for learning.
Algebraic Thinking for Young Students
One of the key concepts of Singapore Math includes the introduction of algebraic thinking to students as early as Grade 1. Algebraic thinking teaches young learners how to recognize unknown variables, form connections, study relationships, and analyze change. This allows students to view problems through a new lens and use novel strategies to provide correct solutions. It also helps them translate word problems into visual representations; when students can see what they are working with, they have a much easier time understanding and solving the problem.
It is never too early to lay the foundations of algebraic thinking. Our Singapore Math Enrichment classes use highly-interactive activities and games to make learning math fun and exciting!
Motivated Math Parents — Sign Up Your Student Today!
What better way to give your child the opportunity to excel in and out of the classroom than by signing up for Singapore Math Enrichment classes today? We have a proven track record of helping young learners develop a love for mathematics. Many of our students are accepted into gifted programs and do math at one to three grade levels above their peers. Making a positive impact on the lives of young students is our only goal, and we would love to do the same for your child!
Community FAQs Answered Here
- How Long is the Math Enrichment Program? The Singapore Math Enrichment Program is a 40-week program consisting of four terms. Each term is ten weeks long.
- Is This Program for All Grades K-6? Yes! All elementary students from kindergarten to 6th grade are eligible to sign up for our online math classes.
- When Does the Program Start? The Singapore Math Enrichment Program is open-enrollment, so you and your child may join us whenever you’d like.
- How Much Does the Program Cost? Our tuition is broken down by term and non-refundable once purchased. Each term can be purchased separately, or all four terms can be purchased together for a whole year of classes. We also offer a five percent Sibling Discount when two or more siblings are enrolled in the Singapore Math Enrichment classes.
- How is the Singapore Math Curriculum Different? The Singapore Math Curriculum is more rigorous than the Common Core Curriculum. Students learn computation techniques and strategies and number sense as early as Kindergarten and build on these key concepts throughout the rest of their courses. They also learn language processing to help improve their mathematical literacy and understanding. On average, our students do math at above grade-level expectations (GLE) because they are required to learn complex concepts at an earlier age.
- How Long Has this Curriculum Existed? Singapore Math has been around for well over 40 years — see more below — but Singapore Maths Club developed its 40-week program only six years ago in September 2014. Improvements to the program are made as necessary.
- What are the Tuition Costs Associated with Your K-6 Program? Tuition is calculated on a per term basis, with a term being 10 weeks of lessons. A sibling discount of five percent is also available.
Tuition may be purchased by term or for the year (all four terms). It is non-refundable and expires at the end of each term. Prices and discounts are subject to change without notice. Students may be eligible for a five percent sibling discount when two or more siblings are enrolled in the center. Contact us with any questions.
