EPISODE 170 | Ever wish a math curriculum would be made easier? Now it has been! The 2022 edition of Singapore Math, authored by U.S. homeschoolers, maintains the original curriculum's core principles while catering to American educational needs. It emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and a sequential approach to learning. With a focus on hands-on instruction and adaptability to various learning environments, this edition combines Singapore's rigorous pedagogy with insights from homeschooling. It equips students with a solid foundation in mathematics and essential problem-solving skills, making it relevant and effective in diverse educational settings. Listen in as Janna and her guest Jessica discuss everything Math, particularly Singapore Math. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Jessica Kaminski, M.Ed. is an educator, author, and mom of three from Tennessee. She is the founder of Math with Purpose where she aims to provide teaching support, resources, and virtual math instruction to make your math curriculum work for any student. As the author of Math in Focus 2020 Third Grade Teacher's Edition, the co-author of Primary Mathematics 2022 Second-Fifth Grade Teacher's Editions, and the author of Primary Mathematics 2022 Second-Fifth Grade Home Instructors Guides, Jessica understands how the Singapore pedagogy should be implemented with over 18 years of math experience. Her goal is to provide educators of any type with the support necessary to implement these internationally recognized teaching strategies to help students feel confident in mathematics.

QUOTABLES | 

Singapore Math and its benefits for homeschooling families. (0:00)

Homeschooling and math education. (1:55)

Math as a language and its practical applications. (3:56)

Math education and problem-solving strategies. (6:51)

Math education and its evolution. (9:42)

Updated Singapore math curriculum and its benefits for homeschooling families. (14:23)

Singapore Math curriculum and its new edition. (18:45)

Homeschooling math with manipulatives. (24:10)

Using manipulatives in math education. (28:09)

Singapore math and homeschooling tips. (33:41)

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