Built on Research Emphasizing Problem-Solving
The Singapore math curriculum framework recognizes problem-solving skills as central to learning.
MATH IN FOCUS®: SINGAPORE MATH® BY MARSHALL CAVENDISH®
Math in Focus helps students in Grades K–8 learn the language of math.
Leveraging global best practices and a consistent K–8 pedagogical approach, Math in Focus: Singapore Math empowers students to develop the critical-thinking skills, positive attitude, and confidence needed for achievement.
The Singapore math curriculum framework recognizes problem-solving skills as central to learning.
The program’s concrete-pictorial-abstract approach builds math conceptual understanding through manipulatives, diagrams, models, and abstract symbols.
From scaffolding in math to unparalleled digital supports, Math in Focus ensures equity for every student.
Visual models help students develop the ability to visualize mathematical situations, which is key to becoming a successful problem solver.
Hands-on math activities and mathematical manipulatives let learners experience concepts in a concrete way.
Students can complete assessments and interact with eBooks, videos, mini-games, and virtual manipulatives from anywhere on Ed, the HMH learning platform.
Built-In Support Streamlines Instruction
Every lesson includes step-by-step planning, teaching resources, and professional development.
Tools for Differentiation
Resources for differentiated math instruction help teachers meet the needs of striving, on-level, advanced, and multilingual learners.
Actionable Data Promotes Growth
Summative and formative math assessments measure student progress, assess true mastery, and identify learning gaps.
Pair Math in Focus with Waggle’s online supplemental practice and instruction for ongoing support.
Waggle® goes beyond adaptive learning to personalize practice and instruction by complementing Math in Focus: Singapore Math to support students at all levels. Customers using NWEA®MAP® Growth™ with Waggle will benefit from automatic placement into personalized pathways. MAP Growth scores seamlessly integrate into Waggle, ensuring that students start at their appropriate grade equivalency level.
Teachers can utilize this data in tandem with Math in Focus® program assessments to form a more complete picture of student knowledge.
Guided Implementation
HMH programs include continuous implementation support with Teacher Success Pathways that are personalized for each teacher, ensuring success in the first 30 days of instruction.
Teacher’s Corner
Teacher’s Corner on Ed offers yearlong access to professional learning, with live events and on-demand content that support teachers in implementing programs, organizing classrooms, and learning best practices.
Coaching Membership and Courses
Get personalized learning support from experienced coaches, delivered live online or in person, to track teacher goals.
Leader Support
Leaders receive targeted support to drive innovation and navigate challenges within their district.
Math in Focus received a Strong ESSA rating based on the distinctive amount and quality of professional learning that teachers receive as part of the Math in Focus program.
Access relevant articles, research, and webinars.
A curriculum that includes math discourse in daily lessons has several learning benefits.
A teacher explains why not only engaging but also systematic tasks can help students generalize their learning in order to demonstrate mastery.
With this approach, teachers can help students become confident, creative, and persistent learners.
Math in Focus®: Singapore Math® by Marshall Cavendish®: Research Evidence Base
Math in Focus: Efficacy Study, Grades 3, 4, and 5
Math in Focus: Randomized Control Trial (RCT), Grades 3–5
Math in Focus: Singapore Math Middle Grades Efficacy Study
A look at Singapore’s approach to teaching problem solving and why it is so successful.
The strength of the Singapore Math® curriculum relies on continual revisions based on current research and best practices. Explore how it has changed over the years.
Learn how Math in Focus raises math achievement.
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