Many moms choose to go down a grade level in Singapore when they switch from another math program to Singapore Math. Also, another mom commented on an e-mail loop that Singapore is not necessarily a favorite of some classical homeschoolers since it is not 'just the facts' in the grammar stage of the trivium. In the grammar stage, many homeschoolers are concentrating on memorization, drill and basically forming the imagination through memorization. Singapore requires a more conceptual thought process at much earlier ages.
Different programs work for different families.
I don't believe math necessarily has to be fun to be a successful program. In the grammar stage, many homeschoolers are concentrating on memorization, drill and basically forming the imagination through memorization. Singapore requires a more conceptual thought process at much earlier ages. Different programs work for different families. I don't believe math necessarily has to be fun to be a successful program.