1. Math in Focus Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Implementation Downers Grove Grade School District 58

2. Introduction
“Singapore math” is the term used to refer to the mathematics curriculum used in Singapore. For over 15 years, Singapore has consistently scored at the top of international mathematics comparison studies. Its unique approach to teaching math — which focuses on problem solving, deep understanding, and model drawing — has helped Singapore students excel, and now U.S. students have the same opportunity to benefit from this proven curriculum!
Math in Focus® is the U.S. edition of Singapore’s most widely used program. It teaches the same content as traditional mathematics programs — just in a way that emphasizes understanding and flexible thinking. Math in Focus will teach your children both how and why math works. This deep understanding means that they will be better able to use math in real-life situations.

3. Framework

4. Bar Modeling
The bar modeling method is a common diagrammatic problem-solving tool that is introduced at the primary level and can be used to solve both arithmetic and algebraic problems.

5. Parent Communication & Access
School to Home Connection sent home
Online Access to ThinkCentral
Student Textbook
Workbook
Virtual Manipulatives
Interactivities

6. Parent Communication & Access
Think Central Website
Use your child’s username and password
Ask your child’s teacher for that information or

7. Learning Targets Kindergarten
Counts to tell the number of objects
Identifies numbers
Counts sequentially
Prints numbers 0 – 20 legibly
Compares numbers
Understands addition and subtraction
Composes and decomposes numbers 11-19
Describes and compares measurable attributes
Classifies objects & counts the number of objects in each category
Identifies, Compares, Contrasts and Creates shapes 

8. Learning Targets First Grade
Extends the counting sequence
Understands place value
Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract
Represents and solves word problems involving addition and subtraction
Solves addition and subtraction problems
Adds and subtracts within 20
Works with addition and subtraction equations
Understands geometric shapes and attributes
Measures length using non-standard units
Represents and interprets data
Tells and writes time

9. Learning Targets Second Grade
Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract
Understands place value
Represents and solves problems involving addition and subtraction
Works with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication
Adds and subtracts within 20
Understands geometric shapes and their attributes
Represents and interprets data
Measures and estimates lengths in standard units
Relates addition and subtraction to length
Demonstrates understanding of time
Recognizes, compares, and solves problems involving money

10. Learning Targets Third Grade
Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
Represents and solves problems involving multiplication and division
Understands properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division
Multiplies and divides within 100
Solves problems involving the four operations, and identifies and explains patterns in arithmetic
Develops understanding of fractions as numbers   (Use denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8)
Reasons with shapes and their attributes
Solves problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects
Represents and interprets data
Understands concepts of area and relates area to multiplication and to addition
Recognizes perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguishes between linear and area measures

11. Learning Targets Fourth Grade
Generalizes place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers
Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
Uses the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems
Gains familiarity with factors and multiples.
Generates and analyzes patterns
Extends understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering
Applies and extends previous understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication with fractions
Understands decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimals and fractions
Draws and identifies lines and angles, and classifies shapes by properties of their lines and angles
Solves problems involving measurement and conversions of measurements form a larger unit to a smaller unit
Represents and interprets data
Understands concepts of angle and measure angles

12. Learning Targets Fifth Grade
Performs operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
Recognizes equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
Analyzes previous knowledge to multiply and divide fractions.
Generates and analyzes numerical expressions, patterns and relationships
Identifies and analyzes geometric concepts.
Interprets data and converts measurement units within a given measurement system.

13. Homework
Homework will be assigned to students based on their individual needs. There will be times when students will have the same homework in one class, and there will be other times when it may vary based on the learning needs of each of the students in the class.

14. iPad App Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 ONLY
Allow your child to visualize even the most complex math word problems with Singapore Math, Bar Models. This activity uses the signature Singapore math method for problem solving and teaches children in Grades 2–5 how to visually represent word problems in a fun and interactive way.
The problems align closely with the Math in Focus®: Singapore Math by Marshall Cavendish curriculum.
These will be provided for all classroom and school iPad use.

15. Q & A