tristangrace Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 This'll be my first venture with Singapore Math, and I don't know which version to choose. I get that the CA Standards have more "stuff"--is more better? or potentially overwhelming? Thanks for your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Standards has better HIGs. I'm using Standards. I've been very happy with it so far (only just started using it the last couple weeks though!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 We have only done 1A, but I've been pleased with Standards. You can see samples on the Singapore website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five More Minutes Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I like the Standards Edition because the HIG is incredibly helpful in helping me re-think how to present concepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 We also use the Standards edition. Some topics were rearranged compared to the original US edition in order to meet California state requirements, but this is not really a big deal. The real advantage to the Standards edition is that there is a relatively inexpensive Home Instructor's Guide (HIG) for it. The US edition only has a very expensive Teacher's Manual. The HIG has lots of good tips and methods for introducing the concepts. Definitely buy the HIG so that you can present the material in the text book using the Singapore methodology as explained in the HIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 We also use the Standards edition. Some topics were rearranged compared to the original US edition in order to meet California state requirements, but this is not really a big deal. The real advantage to the Standards edition is that there is a relatively inexpensive Home Instructor's Guide (HIG) for it. The US edition only has a very expensive Teacher's Manual. The HIG has lots of good tips and methods for introducing the concepts. Definitely buy the HIG so that you can present the material in the text book using the Singapore methodology as explained in the HIG. The US Edition does have and HIG and they are inexpensive. I prefer the look of the US edition. I find what I use of the HIG is fine. I have seen comparisons of pages from the two styles of HIG and cpuld not see much difference. Look at the workbooks/textbooks amd get the one you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 T I prefer the look of the US edition. Look at the workbooks/textbooks amd get the one you prefer. And the workbook lies flatter. I HATE the spine of the SE. Fight, fight, fight. I don't use the HIG. I used to get it when I was "stuck" but I found them more hassle and a hindrance, so I don't bother any more. If you search this forum, you'll find very looooooooong threads on this. This one promises to be short because Spy Car (I think) is banned. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My girls used the US Edition, and my son used the Standards edition all the way through. I prefer the organization of the Standards Edition over the US Edition. We didn't need the HIGs very often, but they were nice to have for the occasional question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 If you search this forum, you'll find very looooooooong threads on this. This one promises to be short because Spy Car (I think) is banned. :) LOL, I'm a little slow - I wonder what he did - hope his penance is short. OP, here are some threads: Singapore Math- U.S. vs. Standards Edition Singapore US edition or US Standards? Singapore - Standards edition vs US edition Has anyone switched from Singapore Primary U.S. to the new Standards edition? Singapore Standards beats out US Ed? Tell me why you chose SM US ed over SM Standards or vice versa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristangrace Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Thanks, people--much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 LOL, I'm a little slow - I wonder what he did - hope his penance is short. versa who knows but the other bookend was banned at the same time .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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