Math: Singapore Math

World Compass Academy Students will be using the Singapore Math Curriculum. This is the math curriculum used by the country of Singapore (all curriculum is in English). It is narrow and focused and is taught for in-depth mastery. Singapore math emphasizes conceptual understanding: the “why” not just the “how.” “Singapore mathematics lessons begin by engaging students in hands-on learning experiences followed by pictorial representations, which help them form a mental image of mathematical concepts. This is followed by an abstract stage, where they solve problems using numbers and symbols. This approach makes the learning of mathematics fun and meaningful, and helps students develop positive attitudes about math.”