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Introduction
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Singapore Math is rated as the number one Math program by the IEA -
International Association for Evaluation of Education Achievement. Singapore Math uses a
unique spiral approach which is a little more effective than the 'spiral'
approach learnt in schools. While in school your child re-learns a concept
each year before advancing to further depths, In Singapore Math once learnt
is learnt forever. The bar model replicates your child's thinking and
problem solving approach on paper. When you draw it out, they say, "yes.
that's exactly how I did it." It helps them refine their own strategy for
problem solving. Eventually, they learn to 'think Math' rather than just
look for word clues in the problems. Visualization expands their minds to
unimaginable depths. The sequencing of topics is done in a manner that makes
logical sense. Once they learn a topic, related topics are presented with
much ease. Grade limitations are gradually removed and a middle school child
is no longer afraid of SAT problems. For all of the above reasons
and one more - we've seen it work, ATFS has decided to offer Singapore Math
Club on Saturdays for children of all ages. 3 Saturdays in a month per our
official calendar our Math geniuses will meet to learn , apply, and
satisfy their Math appetite. |