Deseret News, 10 Mar 2009, Amy K. Stewart
During Silver Hills Elementary School's math night, first-graders showed off their new skills — and their parents learned more about the school's Singapore math pilot program.
"She comes home and teaches me how to do it," said Mayra Wallen, of West Valley City, whose daughter, Jimena, is in the program.
Singapore math is a method in which students learn mastery of core concepts then move on to solving problems by applying that knowledge. The curriculum is extremely visual and involves word problems. In southeast Asia's Singapore, students consistently test No. 1 internationally in math.
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