Singapore Primary vs Singapore Dimensions Math II Homeschool Curriculum Comparison & Review

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Hopefully this video helps those of you considering Singapore Primary Mathematics or Singapore Dimensions Mathematics. Both of these homeschool math programs have worked well for my kids.
In this video I detail: 1) Methodology, 2) Intended Audience, 3) Resources Needed, 4) Teachers Guides, 5) Sample Lessons, and 6) My personal journey.
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I hope this video is helpful, please comment below if you have used either of these programs or if you are thinking about picking them up!
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@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi friends!! I was incorrect when I stated Primary Math did not have a streaming teaching service, it is called Singapore Math LIVE. My apologies!!

@HJohannes93 3 жыл бұрын

I was searching for math book reviews for uni level but this was also very interesting. Homeschooling is unfortunately prohibited by the government in my country. Your kids are lucky, and you seem like a great parent.

@michelehamilton9324 Жыл бұрын

This was the most helpful video I found on the difference between the two programs. Thank you for taking the time to do this!!

@Mariellen_ 2 жыл бұрын

Love your curriculum reviews. You do such a great thorough job, thank you.

@sciencemama 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, thank you so much for your support and encouragement 😀

@Dreblueskies 3 жыл бұрын

Always love the details you offer. 🙌

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kimberlywolter3740 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to find this comparison! Thank you 🙂

@brittanyparks219 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this! We jumped into dimensions last year and really wanted a video just like this to help with my decision, so I am so glad you made it. Just read One by One and now reading Winterhouse. Thanks for all of the awesome content!

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Winterhouse is so good! Glad you found the video helpful, how are you liking Dimensions so far?

@GatuvelaKdK 3 жыл бұрын

I'll start using the Singapore one this year. Thank you for making a great comparison.

@emilybredeson4775 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for explaining the differences!

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@mariselajimenez7363 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Emily, I’d been waiting for this review from you❣️

@jaclynray6881 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making this! We're finishing Dimensions 3/2/K for my kiddos and I was always a bit uncertain if I'd made the right program choice. Like you, I haven't done many of the expansion activities, but I do find that the depth of study is SO much deeper than the private school we pulled our kids out of this year and it's more than enough to boost not only academic confidence but understanding (in case anyone else has the eternal 'is it enough....' query) Thanks for laying this out for us! Your videos are always so helpful :-)

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Both programs are so good!

@hannahdorrance3927 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! We are using Singapore math for my 4 & 5 year olds because I loved your original video review of the curriculum. I absolutely love it and it is working well but similar to what you said in your video I felt like the group activities just weren’t very applicable to us. I’m so glad you showed the inside of the primary because I think this is more our speed and we will switch once we finish the dimensions PK and K we are currently using. You always have such thorough and informative videos and as a new homeschooling mama I always appreciate your content :)

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm so glad the video was helpful!

@missantonia 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so thankful for this video. I have been binge watching videos trying to figure if we should switch to Dimensions but this has been a great help. Very well explained. Thank you

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Oh good, I'm so glad it was helpful!

@kr15242 3 ай бұрын

Three years later still so helpful! Basically confirmed what the differences looked like to me. They have a k program now in the primary and I’m going to try that out!

@ruthcasillas9349 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I've been researching so many curriculums, and I kept going back to Singapore. This video really helped me decide! Thanks so much for posting this video!

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@kristenb6717 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! Thank you! We used Dimensions KA and KB for my kinder kid and Dimensions 1A and 1B for my first grader this past year. I loved the approach to math, especially the exercises that helped with mental math. Overall, I thought it was so much better than other workbooks I had viewed for their levels. However, I rarely implemented the Teacher’s Guide because it was just too much time and prep for me juggling my two students and two other kids (toddler and baby). After your video, Primary seems like a much better fit for us for at least level 1 and up. The teachers guide and student materials seems to work together more fluidly with less time and complication. Thanks!!!

@mrsmaravillosa3734 2 жыл бұрын

I have used Primary Math US Ed 1-5, and I use both Intensive Practice and Challenging Word. I use them immediately after each corresponding unit. They both take the main instruction up a notch significantly, they are not simple review. They really push students outside of the proverbial box. I really highly recommend them both. My child’s math skills are absolutely outstanding based on the use of the main curriculum and these additional resources. Simple additional practice of the main curriculum is best done using the available “Extra Practice” book as necessary.

@emilykinison9025 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Have been waiting for this. TBH I needed to order the next level for my son who progressed more quickly than I expected and I just stuck with DM for 1A/1B. We are abroad so won't be watching IRT but will enjoy the replay later :D

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I totally understand- it took me a while to get the video out because I wanted my son to finish out Dimensions. But hopefully it will still be helpful 😀

@tennesseetexan281 Жыл бұрын

I had decided to go with Singapore Math but was having trouble deciding between the two formats and this video was extremely helpful. Thank you so, so much!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@katrinalamphere5700 3 жыл бұрын

I love Singapore math and have been using 1A and 1B primary U.S. with my kindergartener. I haven’t purchased the challenging words problems or extra practice. I will definitely look into that since I can see those being useful for review purposes. I have also added race to Planet X to my amazon cart 🤣 my son loves space and kind of struggles with number bonds so I think it will be perfect for us! Thanks for the video!

@kerieubank7400 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video! We completed Dimensions KB, and have now moved on to Dimensions 1A. I had heard that the Kindergarten program is slightly different than the rest of Dimensions, and we have definitely found that to be true. There are no longer small group and large group activities listed separately. Some of the games still require more than 1 player, but we've always just had my daughter play against me. The think section definitely has less activities geared toward a whole classroom so far. Also the textbook is slightly different and more like a traditional textbook at least in part than more of another workbook like it seemed in KB. I do like the sound of the more information/feedback on where students should be in Primary. Thanks for the game recommendation! We're definitely going to pick that up.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful! It is good to know that the teachers guide shifts a bit after kindergarten!

@serenityinthewoods6329 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful comparison. I think I'll be sticking with Primary Mathematics along with Math Mammoth. I also ordered the number bond game. Thank you for your recommendations. I truly enjoy your channel.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad the video was helpful :)

@franny5295 3 жыл бұрын

Why are you also using math mammoth? I'm using primary with my kiddo and he's made a lot of progress with it but you can't get too much reinforcement.

@melissatokar2797 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! We’ve been doing dimensions KB, but the group activity portion was really throwing me off. Love the color! But I was leaning towards primary once we are done with KB. Your reviews was so helpful.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful!

@Catholic_Commonplace 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much; this was so helpful!

@misssteph6584 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful review....Thank You! I havent purchased instructor guides for my kindergarteners math but I was leaning towards Dimensions but after hearing your review Primary Math may be the best route for our spine going forward. I was able to find a singapore math KA and KB, I also purchased Dimensions and Math in Focus kindergarden workbooks. My thinking was to make sure we had lots of practice with this math style to set a strong foundation. There is no wrong way to go but I really appreciate your help with the comparison. I feel more confident as we move toward first grade

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful- it sounds like you have a great plan for math!!

@ashleyterrito2285 3 жыл бұрын

This video is SO helpful. Also purchased the game from your link :)

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful! Thanks for using the link :)

@kimonanatee2501 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I’m in the deciding phase between dimensions and the NEW 2022 primary for grades K and 2. I am leaning toward dimensions because of the at home streaming option for my older child and because I like the look and layout better.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many new things coming out from Singapore! Both are amazing programs :)

@teresalopez309 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Great help for newbie homeschooler mom like me. :)

@thisjoyfulmess Жыл бұрын

Very helpful comparison-thank you!! I liked the Dimensions PreK/K program well enough as well even though it was geared toward classroom. I was considering switching to Dimensions even though I’ve used Primary for more than 15yrs now 😅 but I think I’ll finish out with what I have. The home instructors guide gets a bit more complicated in upper levels, so the scripted instruction appealed to me. But like you, I only have one child at a given level. More guided instruction won’t be much help if it’s all about classroom activities. Thank you for the walk-through!! You saved me so much time!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!!

@linseyk5728 3 жыл бұрын

Primary US edition DOES have a streaming program called Singapore Math Live. It starts in 1A and she goes through everything including Intensive Practice and Challenging Word Problems. There's videos for the children for each lesson, plus parent videos to watch weekly. Students follow along with the textbook.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I looked and I couldn't find it! I will put a note in the discussion box about that - thank you for letting me know!

@mtaniguchi479 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I’ve been waiting for this since you made the switch. We have the Singapore Dimensions and actually love it. I do skip most of instruction too. I don’t do any games, since I don’t like prepping and reading through teachers manual and my son is just not that interested in games. I find the dimension textbook self explanatory at grade K and 1, but maybe I’ll look at primary when we are needing more guidance.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful! I really do love both programs :)

@crystaltaylor6129 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your review. We're currently using Dimensions PKB for my 4 year old and Dimensions KB for my 6 year old. This reaffirms our decision to move to Primary US Edition for our 1st grade curriculum.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

We have really loved it so far - hopefully it works well for your kiddos!

@yericho7148 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks.

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@capturinglifeinprogress1999 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using Dimensions PK with my kid, and she loves it! I dis hear they're coming up with a guide for homeschoolers, and should be out soon. For now, things are simple enough that I've been able to come out with my own activities for the lessons, but I'll be switching to the homeschooler guide when it's out.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I just heard that - that is so great for the Dimensions program to have a homeschoolers teachers guide!! Glad you are loving Dimensions :)

@tharareinitz2113 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know the date/approx time when the homeschool guide will launch?

@rubyhaskell1325 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve been using KB after we made the switch from TGTB math and we’ve been enjoying Singapore so much better. I just added that number bond game to my Amazon wishlist. I think my daughter would love it.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you are loving Singapore - such a good program! My son loves the game so much :)

@sarahwhittenton8021 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! My children’s school uses singapore math. Transferring from a new school this was all new to all of us. They both struggled.So i have been looking at supplementing at home to help. I’ve been looking (online) at both companies and this was incredibly insightful. Esp. since I homeschooled them over covid so i know where you are coming from! ❤️ this was just great. Great job mama ❤️

@christinagrant236 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! That was definitely extremely helpful… I thought I was totally going to use dimensions 1A but I think I would struggle as a new homeschooler trying to adjust activities that are geared towards a group… I’d much rather the ease of just having to follow the guide… I will say though that i really wish that primary was as beautiful and colorful as dimensions …..

@ashleynicole4547 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparison! We ended up using Dimensions 1A and about to start 1B but now I’m thinking we may switch to Primary 2.

@sheridanwibeto1813 3 жыл бұрын

We are using KA&KB Dimensions and love it! I was planning on moving on to 1A dimensions but now I’m definitely considering Primary! Either way, Singapore is such a great program overall ☺️

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Singapore is such a good program, I'm glad you are loving Dimensions!

@basswoodbeauty 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful!

@journalofahomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, very helpful.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@wonderwomanmomma4112 3 жыл бұрын

I love dimensions! I love the color and engaging organization

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, dimensions is much better in that respect!

@annevalentine3371 3 жыл бұрын

Just an FYI that I reached out to Singapore Math and they confirmed that they will have a home educator's teacher's guide for grade 1 available in the summer and the rest of the guides following. If that helps anyone want to stick with Dimensions for homeschool.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, that is wonderful to hear! I will make a note in the description box so that others know about that!

@mariselajimenez7363 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m currently doing Dimensions as a homeschool mom and would really appreciate a home educator’s teacher’s guide!

@taralampman4177 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that because I was debating switching to primary for 1b.

@courtneywhittet2848 3 жыл бұрын

@@taralampman4177 Same here!!! I’m excited about the new HIGs for Dimensions!

@alinamillard5883 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! Thanks so much! I see this question in my Singapore math fb group so much. Not MY group... the group I'm in. Lol

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome - glad to help! Feel free to share the video in the group if you think it might help others 😀

@tumaestra8458 2 жыл бұрын

Just to clarify the standard edition was created before common core came into existence in the US. & it was based straight out of the original primary mathematics. Per rainbow resource info about the program

@letshomeschooltogether8007 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Dimensions Math 1A for my daughter since i was very interested in the Singapore products. But we actually won't be purchasing part B. A lot of what you mentioned are my thoughts too. Definitely Dimensions is geared toward classroom use which I didn't mind at the beginning, but having to constantly be adjusting everything is not what I want. Math was becoming our least enjoyed subject and not because my daughter didn't understand the content; its just the set up in Dimensions math that we didn't like. We're actually going in another different direction with math, but your review makes me want to check out the original Singapore math 🙂

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I completely understand! Good luck with your new math direction :)

@alyssamurchie483 3 жыл бұрын

This is my second watch through of this review. It is so informative! We are doing TGTB K. And I'm thinking to switch the Singapore Primary Math for the fall. Do they introduce number bonds in 1A for those that may not have done the Kindergarten level with them? Or would she be lost without doing the Singapore K level?

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Glad the video was helpful! Yes, one of the first sections covers number bonds - since there isn't a Primary K program, the 1A program seems to assume your child hasn't been exposed to number bonds yet! We really like Singapore, hopefully it works well for you all!

@davidtalley3461 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I was always struggler with math, so when the "math people" I knew all recommended Singapore I went with it. However, I have really had a hard time with the teacher's manual and when to use the textbook vs. the workbook. I gave up and just started using the workbook only with my daughter. I know that's not really giving her the best, and my son will start school this fall, so I'd really like to get a better handle on how to utilize all the resources. I was a 4th grade teacher for many years and never had such a hard time with a teacher's manual before.

@davidtalley3461 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using the primary version.

@sciencemama 2 жыл бұрын

I am a "math person" but my son just didn't jive with the program, so we had to switch. Currently we are using Saxon and he is loving it and progressing so much better!

@JoseMartinez-ku4oh 3 жыл бұрын

I use Dimensions with a k and 3rd grader. The intense practice books and CWP can be used along side of Dimensions as well. I just ordered Primary to look through it and see the difference. I can work with the Teachers Guide but don't love it. I do like how Dimensions seems to have extra time on a concept. From what I have researched Primary seems like it moves a bit faster which would be okay for one of my kids but not the other. Once I get the Primary set I will be able to look closer and do a complete side by side to see the difference. I hesitate a bit to change one of my kids to Primary as it only goes to 6 so we would switch back to Dimensions anyway in a few years.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I understand all of those concerns! It's good to know the IP and CWP books work well with Dimensions as well!

@ejunejan 3 жыл бұрын

For kindergarten, would you pick Primary 2022 K over Dimensions Math KA/KB? Thx.

@chasaw5468 3 жыл бұрын

This video is so informative! My son just turned 6 and is finishing up Dimensions KB. I'm so happy to see that the Primary editions have the option of Home Instructor Guides. This will make it so much easier for me and my only child. I will most definitely be transitioning to the Primary for the 21-22 school year. I am curious to ask though, is the Primary 1A mostly a review of Dimensions KB? I found that KA and KB were a bit too easy for him and wanted to find out your opinion on whether or not the next level seemed more challenging or if I should start on 1B. Also, do you have a walk-through of the two supplemental workbooks you purchased? (Intensive Practice and Challenging Word Problems). Thanks so much!!

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! 1A definitely goes back through number bonds, addition and subtraction ... but I thought Primary did a better job of teaching those concepts. But, if you kiddo has no problem with it, maybe 1B would be better. Sure, I would be happy to do a flip through sometime :)

@rollandneve5266 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I know it is just over a year old. I am deciding between Primary US and Dimensions 3. I was noticing that the Dimensions kit comes with the Dimension's Teacher's guide, but it looks like you can now purchase a Dimensions Home Instructors Guide. Do you know if the Dimensions Home Instructor's Guide takes care of the issue of group activities and uses the same method as Primary's Home Instructor's Guide?

@sciencemama 2 жыл бұрын

I'm honestly not sure, I hope so!

@sarahmcaulay4300 3 жыл бұрын

We are using KB dimensions but after watching this I’m going to switch next year to primary for first grade. Do you feel like your son was able to jump right into primary after KA & KB? Anything you would recommend doing/working on over summer to make the transition easier? Thank you! Love love love your videos they are so helpful!

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

No, I think the transition is really smooth - Primary 1A reviews number bonds before hopping into addition and subtraction ... I really like the way Primary taught addition and subtraction!

@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын

I actually wrote to educator Jo Boaler from Stanford about what home schooling curriculum she would recommend. This was before Dimensions. I don’t know what she thinks about that. But she recommended Singapore Math without recommendation. We’re in 5th grade now, and doing great!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Love that!

@elizabethroelandts1427 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reviews! We are currently in Math U See Primer, but I’d like to transition to something different next year. I’m debating between Singapore and Math Mammoth. This video was really helpful in understanding Singapore so thank you! I’ve heard Math Mammoth is similar in some ways but cheaper and less books. Have you researched that one at all by chance? I’d love to know your thoughts on it if so and how you think it compares to Singapore.

@Dreblueskies 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to know that answer as well.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard great things about Math Mammoth but I haven't tried it ... you should check out Project Happy Home, I'm pretty sure she is using Math Mammoth!

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you follow Project Happy Home - I'm pretty sure she uses Math Mammoth with her kids :)

@elizabethroelandts1427 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@juliequates9529 3 жыл бұрын

We use Math Mammoth for my 7 year old. It's very open and go and uses one little workbook. My son can open and generally start himself once we've covered the basic idea. I will say its not super exciting or colorful/cartoonish. But I do like how she introduces the topics. She has a website with tons of math games linked plus she does have videos that show the concepts and how to teach. So definitely not as appealing as the Singapore but it's inexpensive and my son is enjoying it so far. Though he loved Singapore Dimensions PreK! I will say MM doesn't have much teacher guidance, on how to teach or explain the concept clearly. No teacher guide just open and go.but her supplementary videos help with that aspect and she'll show how to incorporate manipulative. I hope that helps. You can check out ger YT channel and get a good idea of the program. She has playlists for each level.

@darcyb6666 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was a great comparison. I am using the primary 2A US edition with my son. We are liking it and feels like it moves at a good place for him. I am wondering about the difference between the US edition and Standards. Do you know what the difference is?

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually not really sure because I've never used the Standards edition but I do know that Tiffany over at The Heart of Homeschool uses standard - maybe she can help!

@2000kats 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think the Home Instructors Manual is necessary for homeschool? I am about to purchase the Primary 1B ..(have been on the fence between primary and dimensions so this video was great!)

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the HIG, it helps me understand proper expectations for how well my son needs to know things like math facts! But I know some people don't buy them - I think I just like the handholding :)

@noneofyourbeezwax7284 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-fb5ze9fx7e 11 ай бұрын

I picked Primary for a really shallow reason: I hated the flat graphics of Dimensions. It must be a weird sensory thing.

@jessicajones611 3 жыл бұрын

We love Singapore math too! We incorporate it in with another programme too. We are using Math in Focus, we stumbled across this version and loved it. I’m finding very little information out there on KZfaq and internet on this curriculum. Understand you don’t use it, but do you have any advice on where I can learn more, getting the next books and teacher guides is always a lot of effort. We are in the U.K. x

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Are there any Facebook groups for that curriculum? I'm a part of one for Singapore math and it can be really helpful!

@jessicajones611 3 жыл бұрын

@@sciencemama that’s a great idea, I’ll have a look x

@emilieelizabeth3831 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at dimensions right now for next year. My oldest turns 5 in November. So deciding if she's ready for the kindergarten level right now.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I hope the video was helpful :)

@user-vg8ez9cu6u 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! Was waiting on this. Very helpful. QUESTIONS: overall, do you think that Primary provides the same level of rigor as Dimensions now that you've seen the full year of both programs? Second, when you look through the IP and CWP do you find that they are challenging/different enough from the workbook and textbook to warrant buying/using them at the first grade level? (wondering if I should skip those in grade 1, but get them for grade 2 and onward.) I am also wondering if the HIG is necessary at the grade 1 level. Is there enough information to teach the concept from the Textbook itself (and save costs on the HIG)? Lastly, how much did the first grade Primary cost (including the supplements) compared to Dimensions? Also you go through the year, please show us how you schedule the assignments and a sample lesson would be helpful! Thanks so much for this video. ❤. I gave you a thumbs up 👍.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Glad the video was helpful! I would say the rigor is very similar but I can't say for sure because I haven't used both programs for the same grade level. I would say the IP and CWP are pretty optional at this level ... but I really haven't used them yet and probably won't until we get to IB, so that I can use IA as a review. As for the HIG, I really find that useful ... and I was able to find that one used! We just started a new section and it had 4 pages of teacher help before the first section. In this case, it discussed strategies for teaching subtraction as well as a rough estimate for when the kids should know their subtractions facts. That information really helps me know if we should be slowing down or if we are on track. Actually, they are about the same price new ... but I feel there are a lot more used options for Primary than Dimensions. Sure, I would be happy to cover scheduling and a sample lesson ... maybe I will do a day in the life math edition :)

@user-vg8ez9cu6u 3 жыл бұрын

@@sciencemama that would be awesome to see. Thanks for such a thorough response. God Bless!

@user-rj9on1kn6n Жыл бұрын

hi I would like to know how you printed out your number cards, one of 3 materials you showed in the video.

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Hi, I downloaded them from the Singapore site and then printed onto cardstock :)

@maiteoliveraharris7300 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there! New fan in Spain :) I'm a bit confused with the names. Could you pls provide the link to the official Primary Mathematics website? If I type in Singapore Math I am directed to a website that sells Dimensions. Also, which edition would you recommend for a child that is in a Montessori School (US, Standards, Core?). Thank you!!

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

It can be a bit confusing - here is a link to the primary section of the Singapore website: www.singaporemath.com/programs/primary-mathematics/

@cristinagomez335 3 жыл бұрын

So you're no longer using RightStart math right? Do you have a video where you explain why you chose Singapore over RightStart? Thanks! Your reviews are super helpful :)

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, in my Kindergarten math comparison video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeYhZtjmqrbY58.html I go into why we ended up switching at the end of the video :)

@emmyemmy2963 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent review. I will say the small group activities are much less frequent in the higher levels of Dimensions if that helps anyone else. Also, skipping over activities and spending more time one on one playing with manipulatives to solve the problems as you study the textbook is a good alternative to a group activity you cannot do.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

That is really good to know - thank you letting us all know :)

@ssese805 2 жыл бұрын

So, is the equivalent of dimensions kindergarten, the primary early bird kinder? Sad to hear they won’t be making the home teachers guide for the kindergarten curriculum, or so I understand. I’m still so torn with dimensions vs primary.

@sciencemama 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you would use the Early Bird program if you wanted to use the primary program! It is such a hard decision .... both programs are really solid!

@elic987 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very useful video! I wonder the comparison is with rightstart math. I am thinking about switching from rightstart math to Singapore math. Can you tell me more about it?

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I actually did a big Kindergarten math curriculum comparison last year including Singapore and RightStart - here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeYhZtjmqrbY58.html Let me know if you have other questions :)

@elic987 3 жыл бұрын

@@sciencemama Thank you!

@missrachelk81 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased dimensions for my daughters (k and 1) and unfortunately after K the workbooks are not full color, they are B&W.

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

I did not know that - thank you for letting me know! That was one of my favorite parts of Dimensions!

@mardalesfamily 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, would you recommend buy the teacher guides for Primary Mathematics? I dont think they are necessary but I wanted to ask for your opinion.

@sciencemama 2 жыл бұрын

I liked having the teachers guide - but I love all teachers guides because I don't want to miss anything :)

@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын

As you move on in the program, they are more important. They help explain the logic behind what and how they are teaching. Depending on your own math skills, getting clear instructions from the teacher’s guides can be very, very helpful. (We’re in 5th grade)

@AlwaysBooked 28 күн бұрын

I'm considering switching to singapore and I'm wondering if the group problems with dimensions is fixed now that they have a home educator guide?

@sciencemama 24 күн бұрын

I bet it is fixed!! It really is a great program for the more intuitive math kiddos!

@AlwaysBooked 24 күн бұрын

@@sciencemama I think we might do math with confidence or something a little more hand holdy just to slow it down. Idk!

@franny5295 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think that challenging word problems book would also carry over for my kiddo using primary standards?

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think so! It has been so helpful for my son!

@franny5295 3 жыл бұрын

@@sciencemama thank you!

@alanadams768 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the information! I am just getting started understanding this method. Did I understand you correctly that for Kindergarten, Dimensions is the only form offered? You had me sold on Primary! Haha!

@alanadams768 2 жыл бұрын

(This is Janell... somehow logged in as my husband Alan ;)

@sciencemama 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Janell! So I don’t believe there is an officially kindergarten primary math … but a lot of primary users use the Early Bird Singapore Math 😀

@daddymath8203 10 ай бұрын

Hello, how can i buy primary math and dimension math book?

@sciencemama 9 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure I bought them on either Rainbow Resource or Christian Books!

@milagros104 Жыл бұрын

My daughter is 4 and we are multiplying. Math comes natural to her, would she benefit from this? Is it a bit more challenging? Idk where to take it from here.

@milagros104 Жыл бұрын

Also reading is the hardest for her.

@karlyw.b.4125 9 ай бұрын

This is probably weird but I want to know what books are on your book shelf!

@sciencemama 8 ай бұрын

Haha, you can go to my Book channel (Angie Henderson) and I go through all of my books in my unhaul series :)

@vee9133 5 ай бұрын

You still recommend this math?

@mariselajimenez7363 3 жыл бұрын

What to do with teacher’s guides and textbooks after completing the course? These really pile up! Do you plan keeping them or selling them?

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Since I have three more kids, I'm hoping to use them again! But after that I would probably just sell them :)

@mariselajimenez7363 3 жыл бұрын

@@sciencemama That makes sense! What’s the best place(s) you’ve found to sell curriculum you no longer need?

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariselajimenez7363 I love Facebook groups or Marketplace as well as the app Mercari ... ebay is also an option!

@dominiquesierra4515 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you were considering switching back to dimensions because they will be making the home instructor guides for dimensions starting with level 1A and 1B? From what I gather, the only thing that is more appealing about primary is the guide? Am I wrong? 😅

@sciencemama 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do prefer the guide ... but at this point we are really liking the Math LIVE videos and using the Intensive Practice and Challenging Word Problem workbooks. I think both programs are wonderful :)

@kita3256 5 ай бұрын

Can you please let me know if you still use this math curriculum? Did you switch? My daughter is 7 and I wonder where to place her and which one to do, dimensions or the other one 😖

@sciencemama 5 ай бұрын

We did end up switching to Saxon!

@vee9133 5 ай бұрын

Why did you switch to Saxon and which level Saxon did you enter into.

@primaryschoolmathsolympiad4850 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@madhav530 2 жыл бұрын

Can I get free pdf of these books

@NazTheGreat 2 ай бұрын

Isn't their a 'home instructors ' guide for Dimensions Why did you not go with that instead of the Teachers Guide? As that would be more tailored to home schoolers would it not?

@sciencemama 2 ай бұрын

There is now - there wasn't when I made this video :)

@NazTheGreat 2 ай бұрын

@@sciencemama oh ! Maybe your review made them change their mind 😁

@thesingaporemathspecialist Жыл бұрын

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