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Math -- MFW and Singapore

For those of you who might be concerned about using Singapore math thinking that it over teaches.... I encourage you to reconsider.   It teaches with a lot of age appropriate methods to make the child think.  It's a great program to use.

I was a bit concerned that my 2^nd dd would struggle with the geometry in Singapore 2B.   But we just did what the textbook said (trace the shapes on paper, cut, fold and arrange).   It was easy to teach and to let her try again.   I was so glad that we had used the Animal Pattern book and blocks from the 1^st grade program as a gentle way to prepare for all of this.   She didn’t have any problems with doing the geometry when the time came..  

 
I’m once again saying I’m so glad we switched to Singapore math.  It’s great for my strong math student and even better for my average math gal to make her stronger.

hi

8:38 AM, Apr. 2, 2008 .. Posted by byourlove1

I made the switch to singapore this year and we have no regrets. My son loves the shorter lessons then he was doing in saxon, I love the way its teaching mental math. It was so nice to see you at the booth too! I couldn't believe I finally got to see you after seeing your names on the message boards so much and reading all of your great advice about MFW. I hope you had fun at the convention.

Angela