Dimension Math Singapore

[Arabella Kochanski]

SingaporeMath offers a lot of options for supplementing their programs. At this point, only the Intensive Practice books are correlated with Dimensions. You can use these books for kids who need more challenge.

Yes. If you use Standards edition for elementary, Singapore recommends having your child finish Standards Grade 5 and then transition to Dimensions 6. If you use the U.S. edition for elementary, have your child finish U.S. edition Grade 6 and then move into Dimensions 7.

Yes, but your child should take a placement test first. All of the Singapore Math programs follow a faster scope and sequence than most American math programs. (For example, most American programs teach the multiplication and division facts in third grade and long division in fourth. All the Singapore programs teach the multiplication and division facts through the 5s in second grade and teach long division in third grade.)

Thanks to the kind folks at Singapore Math who provided me with free review copies and graciously answered my many questions! This is my honest opinion of the program; other than free review copies, I was not paid or compensated in any way for the review.

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Hi Kate, I followed your advice above and ordered the PM 1A set (already had 1B) but I think it looks pretty easy for her. She already knows addition facts to 12 in her head and was refusing to do the manipulative work in Good and Beautiful like it was insulting to her, lol. So how should I proceed with the 1A? My other kids have all had learning disabilities so giftedness is a new challenge for me. I just ordered the basic set and HIG. Do you recommend any of the supplementary books? Thanks so much for your input!

My daughter is 5. She started Kindergarten in the fall at our local public school, but we started homeschooling in January. I wanted a manipulative based math so we started off at home with Saxon K. It seems simple for her. We have been doing 2 lessons a day for the last 3 weeks and I realized in finishing my planning for February that we will finish the book before the end of March. I am looking for something to solidify the kindergarten standards and concepts before continuing to homeschool next year. I was looking at the Singapore essential K B book since it seemed to be the information needed more work on. Is the essential book the way to go? Or should we be starting with Dimensions? If I were to pick Dimensions I think I would dive into the B book as there are only a few more months left in this semester. Does that sound accurate?

Hi Kate: My daughter is almost 4 and has significant intellectual disability. I want to figure out the best way to allow her to be literate in math, even though I know it will take her a long long time to master things. Would your book, Preschool Math at Home, still be a good place to start? What other resources would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

My son(4th grade) is struggling with Math and the concepts. I am new to Singapore math. Heard good things about it . I am really confused which edition to pick. I want to understand all the concepts clearly before he starts middle school. Please help me with this.

My son(3rd grade) is struggling with Math and the concepts. I am new to Singapore math. Heard good things about it . I am really confused which edition to pick. I want him to understand all the concepts clearly and I am willing to spend more time to make him understand. I am leaning towards common core and Dimension. Please help me with this.

I have a child in Kindergarden who is good at math and he took the placement tests for both primary math and dimensions math for grade 1. He was able to solve the problems in both the tests easily and now I am looking to order 2nd grade level books for him and this will be the first time that we will be working on singapore math from other materials like go math and pierceson. I am unable to decide which one would be best for my child in between dimensions math and primary math as he is already in advanced level. I am looking for something which will keep him challenged. Can you please suggest us which one would be appropriate for him?

You mentioned that all 3 versions cover the same material in each grade. I thought the US version has only the original Singapore content with US measurements, the Standards version added content to meet CA standards, and Dimensions adds even more content to meet Common Core standards. Is this accurate? Do you think this impacts the curriculum at all (reduces depth in favor of breadth)?

Hi! Thank you so much for your review. What program (Standard or Dimensions) is more challenging? I have Math degree background and my son (5yo) is advanced in math. He is on level 1b according to test. What would you recommend? Thank you!

Two thoughts about your situation. First, you can add review to Singapore (or any mastery-oriented curriculum) to increase retention. I think the easiest way is simply to spread the review pages out throughout the year, so that your child does a few problems from the review section every day rather than all in one big chunk. Or, you can buy the Singapore Extra Practice books and do a little from that each day to keep skills fresh.

Hi Kate, we are looking to purchase a set of math textbooks and really like the idea of one publisher (series) from PK to 8th grade. While Dimensions would be fine for our younger children, unfortunately we have a son who is finishing up 4th grade and going into 5th. And Dimensions will not be available until sometime in 2020! Is there a fifth grade book that could fill the slot in the meantime for our son? Would the Primary Math for 5th grade fit pretty seamlessly? Any help would be appreciated.

Hello!

My daughter attends a classical learning charter school. They have switched to Dimensons for 6th grade math this year. As a parent I only have the workbook resource and am fairly clueless as to how they want you to do lots of the problems. Do you have a good resource you could suggest that would help me learn/understand the concepts so I could help my daughter?

Thank you!

Hi lovely, I live reading your reviews. I am about to start homeschooling for the first time. A 7 and 11 year old. I have decided on Singapore maths. I am deciding between dimensions or the standards version. Which version would you go with. Thanks

Hello there Kate

I would also love some feedback. I was considering a Singapore style math curriculum but now I am not so sure. My 4 th grade 10 year old daughter struggles in math. We have been doing Math u see but she does not remember the concepts even after all the mastery exercises and pretty much hates it. I want to make it fun and enjoyable for her. I was thinking something colorful like math dimensions could work, but you said it is not the best fit for struggling students rather rod and staff. We need a non Christian curriculum recommendation as that is what our school pays for. I looked into BJU press, Abeka, Horizons and Math lessons for a living education they all looked colorful and fun but expensive in the long run except for MLFALE which was affordable as I would have to buy them. I could buy one if you think it is really the best for someone who struggles in math. What would you say is like rod and staff but a secular curriculum? And also what would you recommend to supplement it with if it is not a stand alone type of thing?

I agree with you that a Singapore style curriculum is probably not the best choice for your daughter at this point. It can be difficult to switch into in fourth grade, especially for a student who finds math challenging.

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