Singapore Primary Mathematics Level 5 US Edition

Level 5A

Singapore Math's Primary Math, U.S. Edition series features the Concrete> Pictorial> Abstract approach. Students begin by learning through concrete and pictorial means before moving into abstract thought and development, which encourages an active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving. Lessons are designed for a mix of teacher instruction and independent work, and students are encouraged to discuss ideas and explore additional problem-solving methods.

Primary Math Text 5A teaches place value; millions; estimation; multiplication/division by tens, hundreds and thousands; order of operations, word problems; fractions; triangle, ratio; angles and more.

This set of textbooks and workbooks is designed specifically for U.S. students. Names, terms in examples, measurement, spellings, currency and other such elements have been changed to reflect American names and stylistic preferences. Review included. 96 pgs, non-consumable and non-reproducible. Paperback.

Singapore Primary Math Workbooks are consumable and should be used in conjunction with the textbooks. Containing the exercises the student does independently, workbooks provid the practice essential to skill mastery. A variety of exercises are presented, from pictorial to abstract. This workbook accompanies Primary Math Textbook 5A US Edition. 104 pages, softcover.

Singapore Math Home Instructor Guides were created specifically to give homeschoolers' a teacher's guide that works in an individualized environment. Work on explaining concepts as you bridge the gap between the textbook and workbook with unit concepts, pages to reference, numerous reinforcement and practice exercises and detailed solutions laid out step-by-step. Suggestion-only timeframes for each unit are included, though not organized by "daily lesson", allowing the parent to determine how much time to spend on a particular concept. This Home Instructor's guide may be used for either the 3rd Edition or Primary Math Textbook 5A U.S. Edition. 157 pages, softcover.

This guide contains:

  • Notes to the instructor with some mathematical background for each section in the textbook
  • Objective of each lesson
  • Teaching activities using manipulatives
  • Reinforcement activities which often include a game
  • Answers to corresponding textbook pages and learning tasks for the lesson
  • Answers to the corresponding workbook exercises

    The "Manipulatives" section on page vii of this Home Instructor's Guide refers to an appendix. However, the pages for this appendix were inadvertently left out; a link is provided to access the manipulatives section on Singapore Math's website.

  • Level 5B

    Singapore Math's Primary Math, 3rd Edition series features the Concrete> Pictorial> Abstract approach. Students begin by learning through concrete and pictorial means before moving into abstract thought and development, which encourages an active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving. Lessons are designed for a mix of teacher instruction and independent work, and students are encouraged to discuss ideas and explore additional problem-solving methods.

    Primary Math Text 5B teaches the approximation, estimation, multiplication, division and conversion of decimals; percents; average; rate; graphs; triangles; 4-sided figures; Tessellations; Volume and more.

    This set of textbooks and workbooks is designed specifically for U.S. students. Names, terms in examples, measurement, spellings, currency and other such elements have been changed to reflect American names and stylistic preferences. Review included. 96 pgs, non-consumable and non-reproducible. Paperback.

    Singapore Primary Math Workbooks are consumable and should be used in conjunction with the textbooks. Containing the exercises the student does independently, workbooks provid the practice essential to skill mastery. A variety of exercises are presented, from pictorial to abstract. This workbook accompanies Primary Math Textbook 5B US Edition. 104 pages, softcover.

    Singapore Math Home Instructor Guides were created specifically to give homeschoolers' a teacher's guide that works in an individualized environment. Work on explaining concepts as you bridge the gap between the textbook and workbook with unit concepts, pages to reference, numerous reinforcement and practice exercises and detailed solutions laid out step-by-step. Suggestion-only timeframes for each unit are included, though not organized by "daily lesson", allowing the parent to determine how much time to spend on a particular concept. This Home Instructor's guide may be used for either the 3rd Edition or Primary Math Textbook 5B U.S. Edition. 140 pages, softcover.

    This guide contains:

  • Notes to the instructor with some mathematical background for each section in the textbook
  • Objective of each lesson
  • Teaching activities using manipulatives
  • Reinforcement activities which often include a game
  • Answers to corresponding textbook pages and learning tasks for the lesson
  • Answers to the corresponding workbook exercises

    The "Manipulatives" section on page vii of this Home Instructor's Guide refers to an appendix. However, the pages for this appendix were inadvertently left out; a link is provided to access the manipulatives section on Singapore Math's website.

  • Extra Practice for Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition follows the topical arrangement in the Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition series. The exercises generally provide problems of a similar style and level of difficulty as the course material, but are short and specific. Instructors may assign only those topics in which the students needs more practice; it is recommended for average students needing more practice than found in the workbooks. This series may be used as a source of problems for tests, to re-teach or practice a topic, or to review a specific topic from a previous level. Answers are provided at the back of the books. 132 pages, softcover.

    Book 5 covers:

  • Whole Numbers: Place Value, Approximation and Estimation, Multiplying and Dividing by Tens, Hundreds or Thousands
  • Multiplication and Division by a 2-digit Whole Number
  • Fractions: division, Addition and Subtraction; Adding and subtracting mixed numbers; Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number and word problems
  • Decimals: Tens, Hundredths and Thousandths; Approximation and Estimation; Conversion of Measurements
  • Percent
  • Graphs
  • Geometry and more!

    This extra practice book accompanies Singapore Math: Primary Math Textbook 5A US Edition and Singapore Math: Primary Math Textbook 5B US Edition.