What to expect.

Through a series of cohesive sessions, your faculty will develop and hone their understanding of:

  • The methodologies behind Singapore's success

  • Mental math and the role it plays in deepening number sense.

  • Problem solving strategies that include comprehension and visualization.

  • Bar modeling as a problem solving tool to access challenging problems.

Course curriculum

    1. Getting Started

    1. Notes to Facilitators

    2. Introduction to Singapore Math

    3. Planning for a Task

    4. Choosing and Using Concrete Materials

    1. Notes to Facilitors

    2. Mathematical Discourse

    1. Notes to Facilitators for Mental Math Addition

    2. Mental Math Addition

    3. Notes to Facilitators for Mental Math Subtraction

    4. Mental Math Subtraction

    1. Notes to Facilitators for Mental Math Multiplication

    2. Mental Math Multiplication

    3. Notes to Facilitators for Mental Math Division

    4. Mental Math Division

    1. Notes to Facilitators for Using Place Value Manipulatives

    2. Using Place Value Manipulatives

About this course

  • $4,500.00
  • 4.5 hours of video content
  • Three 1-hour remote Q&A sessions

FAQ

  • Can we pay with a check or purchase order?

    Yes! Contact Beth at [email protected] for information about paying by check or purchase order.

  • How long will we have access to the course materials?

    Your facilitators will have access to all course materials for a full year. This allows for the course to be delivered over several months, if you choose. It also provides you with the option of revisiting content throughout the school year to reinforce the methodologies.

  • Will the entire faculty have access to the the course materials or just the facilitators?

    This course is designed to be led by a team of facilitators, so access will be provided only to your team of math leaders. If you are interested in purchasing access for the entire faculty, please contact Beth at [email protected] for pricing.

  • How much experience with Singapore math do I need to facilitate this course?

    Each session includes detailed Notes for Facilitators that will provide you will the support needed to effectively deliver the course content to your faculty. Video answer keys are also included for practice problems.

  • Will we have contact with the instructor throughout the course?

    The course includes three one-hour Q&A sessions with Beth delivered through Zoom. You may also reach out to Beth at any time through email at [email protected].

  • What materials are needed for the sessions?

    Faculty will need small white boards, markers, and erasers for participation and practice. There are opportunities throughout the course to engage in game play. Be sure to read the Notes to Facilitators for each session for a list of materials needed for the games.

Meet your video instructor

Beth Curran

Founder and Lead Trainer

With nearly two decades of experience as an educator, Beth brings both an understanding of sound mathematical practices and practical advice to classrooms around the globe. She was introduced to Singapore’s approach to learning mathematics in 2012. Since then, she has honed her skills for creating a learning environment that allows all students access to rich mathematics. Beth's desire to have a greater impact on the educational community as a whole, led her to pursue a career supporting teachers and schools. Her experience as a teacher of mathematics ranges from Kindergarten through middle school. She is an author, trainer, coach, and consultant. Beth has been fortunate in her career to partner with dozens of schools and have supported hundreds of teachers sharing her passion for making high quality mathematics accessible to all.