Follow the Path to Successwith Singapore Math!

Professional DeveloPment

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World-ClassMathematics!

Grades K–5

This course provides teachers with in-depth, hands-on experience with Math in Focus. These grade-level courses introduce participants to the philosophy, content, and pedagogy of Singapore Math. During this one or two-day grade-level course, participants work with the fundamentals of the program, learning the essential math concepts at their grade level. Special emphasis is placed on the structure of the lesson and anticipating the obstacles that might occur when teaching the Singapore Math pedagogy.

Each one or two-day Math in Focus Grade-Level Course is organized by grade level. Each group is led by a trainer who has expertise with the program at that grade level.

Objectives

Participants will:

Recap the progress of the •implementation for Math in Focus

Highlight good results and consider •challenges and solutions

Take an in-depth look at how • Math in Focus develops mathematical understanding

Understand, observe, and apply the lesson • structure for Math in Focus

Learn and practice grade-level • instructional strategies

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Learn more about Singapore Math instructional strategies in the one-day Introduction to Singapore Math Course. Call 800.825.1739 or visit www.hmheducation.com/pd to learn more.

Singapore Math,Math in FocusTM

Instructional Strategies

Grades K–5

This interactive course develops teacher understanding of Math in Focus. During this one or two-day course, participants spend time learning how the instructional strategies will add depth to their teaching and developing a greater understanding of mathematics. Educators experience the carefully planned and executed instruction that develops student understanding and intellectual growth. Special attention is paid to how students learn and the role of the teacher in Math in Focus. Time is also spent understanding why the carefully sequenced and paced instruction, covering fewer topics in-depth, will enhance students’ math achievement.

Objectives

Participants will:

Understand the Singapore •philosophy of a focused coherent curriculum

Experience the pedagogy of concrete– •pictorial–abstract

Learn and practice key instructional • strategies including number bonds, mental calculations, and model-drawing

Investigate the instructional pathway of • Math in Focus

Understand, observe, and apply the lesson • structure and extensive teacher support

Learn about the • Math in Focus materials

Lesson Study, Transitioning and Examining the Mathematics

Call 800.825.1739, or visit www.hmheducation.com/pd to develop your own professional development plan.

Singapore MathMath in FocusTM

Grade-Level Courses

Coaching andDemonstration Lessons

Singapore MathMath in FocusTM Additional Recommended Topics

Grades K–5

Research shows that professional development training has the highest impact on classroom practice when it is supported with demonstration lessons and classroom coaching.

Demonstration lessons allow teachers to see new teaching techniques put into practice in their own classroom. Facilitated conversations before and after each demonstration lesson call upon teachers to focus their observation, reflect on new learning, and refine their understandings of best practices and the instructional decision-making process.

Coaching sessions support teachers in applying new learning with support and feedback right in the classroom. When educators are supported as they plan lessons and implement new teaching techniques, students benefit.

Choose from the following recommended customized topics, or create your own to support Math in Focus—and allow for greater understanding of the philosophy, content, and pedagogy of Singapore Math:

Using Manipulatives Effectively in the • Classroom

Model Drawing•

Singapore Math for Families•

Common Core Standards•

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Workbook

Math in Focus

™: The Singapore Approach Workbook

Math in Focus™: The Singapore Approach is the world-class math curriculum from Singapore adapted for U.S. classrooms based on updated math standards. Math in Focus™: The Singapore Approach Workbook complements the student textbook using a variety of questions, word problems, and riddles for reinforcement, testing and consolidation of concepts. Drawing on extensive feedback from teachers and students, the Workbook includes sections such as Challenging Practice, Problem Solving, and Reviews.

In the Workbook• Practice reinforces essential mathematical concepts, skills, and problem-solving strategies• Put on Your Thinking Cap! Challenging Practice broadens students’ thinking skills and extends their understanding of mathematical concepts Problem Solving challenges students to use relevant strategies for non-routine questions

• Math Journal offers opportunities for reasoning and refl ecting on mathematical concepts• Chapter Review/Tests measure students’ mastery of concepts and skills in the chapter • Cumulative Reviews integrate concepts and topics after every two or three chapters• Mid-Year and End-of-Year Reviews integrate topics and concepts to strengthen connections between strands

Consists of:• Student textbook in 2 parts • Workbook in 2 parts • Teacher’s Edition in 2 parts • Other supporting components and teacher resources for differentiation and assessment

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Customized Consulting Services Pre-K–12Customized consulting services can range from a one-day course to a multi-year partnership that includes teacher coaching, demonstration lessons, seminars, etc. Follow-up webinars are also available. The specific needs of a school or district are used as the foundation for a comprehensive professional development action plan that will support teachers, coaches, and administrators. Call 800.825.1739 or visit www.hmheducation.com/pd for more details.

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