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Primary Math US 3A Textbook
SKU
023981
ISBN
9789810185022
Grade 3
Neutral
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Optional
Sequential
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Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
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Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
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Description
The textbooks are thin and have a straightforward, no-nonsense appearance. Brief teacher's instructions are provided in each textbook's preface, which I highly suggest reading. Although the pace of the course really depends on the individual student, 2-3 pages in the text is usually enough for one day's lesson. To effectively use the textbook, the teacher should study the examples ahead of time in order to determine the best way to verbally explain a concept to the student. Teacher-student or student-student discussions are an important part of this program. Unfortunately, the text doesn't tell you how to facilitate discussions. Fortunately, there are now Teacher Guides and Home Instructor Guides available for all levels.
Extra practice sets are included in all textbooks, except first grade. These problem sets are optional and should be done only after the workbook exercises for that section have been completed. Cumulative review sections are also incorporated into the text, although not on a daily basis like Saxon. Review sections are also included in each workbook. Although these problem sets are optional, I would strongly suggest completing the extra practice. Some of the review sets are quite lengthy, and you might want to consider devoting a day's lesson to review whenever a longer set arises.
Extra practice sets are included in all textbooks, except first grade. These problem sets are optional and should be done only after the workbook exercises for that section have been completed. Cumulative review sections are also incorporated into the text, although not on a daily basis like Saxon. Review sections are also included in each workbook. Although these problem sets are optional, I would strongly suggest completing the extra practice. Some of the review sets are quite lengthy, and you might want to consider devoting a day's lesson to review whenever a longer set arises.
Publisher's Description of Primary Math US 3A Textbook
Textbooks present new concepts and learning tasks for students to complete with educator supervision. They include practice and review problems, and are designed to be used alongside workbooks. Features & Components:
- Mathematical concepts are introduced in the opening pages and taught to mastery through specific learning tasks that allow for immediate assessment and consolidation.
- The Concrete Pictorial Abstract approach enables students to encounter math in a meaningful way.
- Direct correlation of the textbook to the workbook facilitates focused review and evaluation.
- The modeling method enables students to visualize and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- New mathematical concepts are introduced through a spiral progression that builds on concepts already taught and mastered.
- Metacognition is employed as a strategy for learners to monitor their thinking processes in problem solving. Speech and thought bubbles provide guidance through the thought processes, making even the most challenging problems accessible to students.
- Color patches invite active student participation and facilitate lively discussion about concepts.
- Regular reviews in the textbook provide consolidation opportunities.
Category Description for Primary Math U.S. Edition (Gr. 1-6)
Primary Math U.S. Edition uses the Singapore methodology (based on the Singapore’s Ministry of Education Syllabus) that employs a concrete-to-pictorial-to-abstract approach to teaching. Concrete illustrations are incorporated heavily in the early grades, gradually giving way to more abstract representations so that math is learned meaningfully. The program builds strong problem solving, critical thinking, and computational skills through well-chosen practice problems. Primary Math focuses on topics such as using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, perimeter, area, volume, angles, quadrilaterals, symmetry, time, length, weight, money, graphs, and algebraic expressions. American money and U.S. measurements are included in the U.S. edition of this curriculum.
Each grade consists of two semester sets to be completed in one year. The ‘A’ textbook and workbook would be first semester, and the ‘B’ textbook and workbook would be second semester. Although the pace of the course really depends on the individual student, 2-3 pages in the text is usually enough for one day's lesson. Brief teacher instructions are provided in the textbook’s preface, but the Home Instructor Guide offers answers and more in-depth instruction and how to use optional manipulatives for the parent. Sets include text, workbook, and Home Instructor’s Guide.
We also offer supplemental Primary Math U.S. Extra Practice Books for each grade level. Optional, these helpful Extra Practice books provide additional practice problems organized by grade level topics. Convenient math manipulative kits are also available. Compared to Saxon Math, Primary Math encompasses a narrower scope. While Saxon Math covers coordinate graphing, negative numbers, square roots, and probability, these topics are omitted from Primary Math and are not covered until New Elementary Math. The smaller scope, however, allows the program to emphasize the basics. Primary Math focuses on the four arithmetic operations (using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), perimeter, area, volume, angles, quadrilaterals, symmetry, time, length, weight, money, graphs, and algebraic expressions (introduced in 6th grade). Saxon Math moves a bit slower introducing Algebra in Math 87.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 3 |
| Brand: | Marshall Cavendish |
| ISBN: | 9789810185022 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4938 |
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4 Ratings
4 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 9, 2016
Excellent Program
Singapore Math does an excellent job of slowly adding concepts while reviewing regularly.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 29, 2015
Working well for us!
We love this Singapore math. Each of my three enjoy math most of the time using this curriculum. I love the way it teaches them to manipulate numbers and gives them good understanding of the concepts. At first I was nervous because it is notably different from the math I grew up doing (BJU and Saxon). I was also concerned by the pacing but after using it for three years all those concerns are gone, and I can't see using any other math curriculum in our homescool. (We also use cuisenaire rods as a hands-on supplement.)
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 27, 2009
I was intrigued by this curriculum because as everyone knows Singapore scores really high in academics and on test scores That is what initially drew me to the programThe text itself is not very aesthetically pleasing the content is very straightforward and to the point which is good if you have a student who enjoys math or is a quick learner They offer books with extra practice for those students who need it I found the home instructors guide to be very essential especially from book 3b and onSome teacher prep is necessary but very little It is an advanced program Since my daughter is a visual and hands on learner we will not be returning to the program I would not recommend it for those types But would definitely recommend it for other learning styles If you do decide to go with it taking the placement test would be very helpful
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 23, 2004
At first the thin paperback texts and workbooks of Singapore Math appear rather cheap but this inexpensive program is definitely "more than meets the eye"!! The graphics are rather plain and the pages are printed in only two colors This is much less distracting than the overly colorful pictures in so many other textbooks The consumable workbooks are great for children with less developed motor skills Most children will need extra drillwork to memorize facts but this program has the most intense "word problems" I've seen yet! They force the student to really THINK There are also enough "game like" activities to provide interest Your child will know how to apply math in real-life situations after using this program! My advice: Back up AT LEAST one full year from your currect grade (especially if you were in public school) My fifth graders started in 3A and my seventh grade daughter started in 5A 5A had a LOT of work in geometry that my daughter had not been exposed to in public school and 5B had completely new material for her She should finish 6A & 6B later this year and have an excellent foundation to begin Algebra
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This is straightforward and teaches math at a slightly higher level than the public schools (at least in our experience).
We've been using Singapore math since we started homeschooling 6 years ago. It presents the concepts in a way that helps children really understand numbers and math. I highly recommend this math program!
trying out this US Edition rather than the Standards Edition