Math in Focus
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Implementation
Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Introduction
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“Singapore math” is the term used to refer to the
mathematics curriculum used in Singapore. For over 15
years, Singapore has consistently scored at the top of
international mathematics comparison studies. Its unique
approach to teaching math — which focuses on problem
solving, deep understanding, and model drawing — has
helped Singapore students excel, and now U.S. students have
the same opportunity to benefit from this proven
curriculum!
Math in Focus® is the U.S. edition of Singapore’s most widely
used program. It teaches the same content as traditional
mathematics programs — just in a way that emphasizes
understanding and flexible thinking. Math in Focus will
teach your children both how and why math works. This
deep understanding means that they will be better able to
use math in real-life situations.
Framework
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Bar Modeling
The bar modeling
method is a
common
diagrammatic
problem-solving
tool that is
introduced at the
primary level and
can be used to solve
both arithmetic
and algebraic
problems.
Parent
Communication &
Access
• School to Home Connection sent home
• Online Access to ThinkCentral
• Student Textbook
• Workbook
• Virtual Manipulatives
• Interactivities
Parent
Communication &
Access
•Think Central Website
•Use your child’s username and
password
•Ask your child’s teacher for
that information or email
mathinfocus@dg58.org
Learning Targets
Kindergarten
• Counts to tell the number of objects
• Identifies numbers
• Counts sequentially
• Prints numbers 0 – 20 legibly
• Compares numbers
• Understands addition and subtraction
• Composes and decomposes numbers 11-19
• Describes and compares measurable attributes
• Classifies objects & counts the number of objects in each category
• Identifies, Compares, Contrasts and Creates shapes
Learning Targets
First Grade
• Extends the counting sequence
• Understands place value
• Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to add and
subtract
• Represents and solves word problems involving addition and
subtraction
• Solves addition and subtraction problems
• Adds and subtracts within 20
• Works with addition and subtraction equations
• Understands geometric shapes and attributes
• Measures length using non-standard units
• Represents and interprets data
• Tells and writes time
Learning Targets
Second Grade
• Understands place value
• subtract
Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to add and
• Represents and solves problems involving addition and subtraction
• Works with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for
multiplication
• Adds and subtracts within 20
• Understands geometric shapes and their attributes
• Represents and interprets data
• Measures and estimates lengths in standard units
• Relates addition and subtraction to length
• Demonstrates understanding of time
• Recognizes, compares, and solves problems involving money
Learning Targets
Third Grade
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Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit
arithmetic
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Represents and solves problems involving multiplication and division
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Understands properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication
and division
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Multiplies and divides within 100
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Solves problems involving the four operations, and identifies and explains patterns in
arithmetic
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Develops understanding of fractions as numbers (Use denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8)
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Reasons with shapes and their attributes
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Solves problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid
volumes, and masses of objects
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Represents and interprets data
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Understands concepts of area and relates area to multiplication and to addition
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Recognizes perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguishes between linear
and area measures
Learning Targets
Fourth Grade
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Generalizes place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers
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Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit
arithmetic
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Uses the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems
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Gains familiarity with factors and multiples.
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Generates and analyzes patterns
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Extends understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering
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Applies and extends previous understanding of addition, subtraction, and
multiplication with fractions
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Understands decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimals and fractions
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Draws and identifies lines and angles, and classifies shapes by properties of their lines
and angles
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Solves problems involving measurement and conversions of measurements form a larger
unit to a smaller unit
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Represents and interprets data
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Understands concepts of angle and measure angles
Learning Targets
Fifth Grade
• Performs operations with multi-digit whole numbers and
with decimals to hundredths.
• Recognizes equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and
subtract fractions.
• Analyzes previous knowledge to multiply and divide
fractions.
• Generates and analyzes numerical expressions, patterns and
relationships
• Identifies and analyzes geometric concepts.
• Interprets data and converts measurement units within a
given measurement system.
Homework
• Homework will be assigned
to students based on their
individual needs. There
will be times when
students will have the same
homework in one class, and
there will be other times
when it may vary based on
the learning needs of each
of the students in the class.
iPad App
Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 ONLY
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Allow your child to visualize even the most complex math
word problems with Singapore Math, Bar Models. This
activity uses the signature Singapore math method for
problem solving and teaches children in Grades 2–5 how to
visually represent word problems in a fun and interactive
way.
The problems align closely with the Math in Focus®:
Singapore Math by Marshall Cavendish curriculum.
These will be provided for all classroom and school iPad use.
Q&A