silver Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) I plan on using Math Mammoth with my children. I also really like Singapore's model method for being able to do problems without using algebra. Does MM go in depth enough into the bar models on its own, or would I want to teach them more? I was thinking of picking up The Singapore Model Method for Learning Mathematics (I can get it used for cheap) to help me teach them on my own, if need be. Is it worth it or will MM cover it well enough? Edited May 12, 2012 by silver too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 *bump* Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Sorry, no familiarity with MM's content. Can you try to view some samples online? Otherwise, you might want to modify your title to ask about the specific MM levels you are asking about so that folks who use the curricula will (hopefully) take a look at your post. ETA: The website Singapore Maths Teacher offers video tutorials on using the bar method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I think MM teaches them in a wonderful way and is really challenging my kids! I do supp with a Singapore math book called Fan Maths Process Skills which is specifically for teaching the bar models and has average to very challenging problems. LOVE it as a supp to MM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I had a different mental image when I glanced at the term "bar models." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hmm, changing my post title didn't seem to change it on the forum view. I think I'll pass on the book for now and get it later if it seems MM doesn't go in depth enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 It goes into more depth each year, with the 5th grade level having the most depth for bar model problem solving. As for whether you need more, I don't think you need more than what's in MM unless you're adding problems from some other source (like maybe the extra challenging ones in CWP). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Thanks! I'll probably pass for now and only get it if I find I need more help explaining them to my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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