FAQ

Why use a Singapore based curriculum?

The Singapore curriculum for mathematics and science has consistently produced excellent results. Singapore is at the top of the charts in international comparisons of educational systems such as TIMSS and PIRLS. More than 30 countries worldwide have successfully integrated the textbooks and workbooks into their schools and are achieving their desired outcomes!

What standards does the series adhere to?

The think!Mathematics series follows the Common Core Curriculum. 

What books are a must?

Student textbooks and workbooks are the core of our program. Teaching guides are also an invaluable tool for classroom teachers as they outline the learning objectives, additional classroom activities and the schemes of work. The student books (textbooks) have many examples of concrete and pictorial activities which are meant to be performed in a guided practice environment (guided by an adult but performed by the student). This formulates the basis for learning. In a classroom children would typically use the textbooks to reflect on methods their "friends" in the book used to solve a given task. The workbook is meant for individual work: the students answer and solve a series of questions designed to reinforce what they have just learned. 

Does think!Mathematics offer a Kindergarten Curriculum?

 [Math]odology offers a Kindergarten program, Developing Roots, that integrates the philosophy of the Singapore approach.

What is the difference between the ebook and printed Teacher's Resource Materials? 

 The printed Teacher Resource Materials does not allow the teacher to digitally alter the anchor task.  Other than that the materials in both are the same.

What is the difference between the Essential Teacher Resources and the Premium Teacher Resources? 

• Digital Teacher Guide A & Teacher Guide B
• Digital Student Textbook A & Student Textbook B
• Digital Student Workbook A & Student Workbook B

The Premium Teacher Resource contains a subscription to the following:

• Digital Teacher Guide A & Teacher Guide B
• Digital Student Textbook A & Student Textbook B
• Digital Student Workbook A & Student Workbook B
• Digital Online Question Bank-Question bank allows the teacher to create assessments, exit tickets, journal questions by dragging dropping questions that meet one's objective
• Printable Chapter Assessment
• Curriculum Maps- Curriculum maps for each chapter outline the Common Core alignment, stage within the learning cycle, and vertical alignment for conceptual development of content
• Learning Goals and Scales-Provides checklist for student self-reflection with each chapter.
• Home Links- Team up with home by providing goals, vocabulary, methods of solving, and practice games for each chapter.
• Teacher Video Library- Chapter by Chapter videos, taught by the authors, that capture the key ideas for delivering content
• *Student Resources-Chapter by Chapter video support bundled with downloads, journal prompts, activities, and more.
• Teacher downloads for each chapter
• Photos of our young mathematicians in action

How do I get a quote for large orders?

If you need to order a large number of books please contact us at office@mathodology.com and we can provide you a quote.

Can I purchase the books outside the United States?

From our store you can place orders to have books shipped within the United States. If you would like books shipped elsewhere, please contact us at office@mathodology.com and we will direct you to the appropriate distributor.

How do I return books?

Purchaser is asked to immediately review the complete contents of the enclosed order and report issues to think!Mathematics. If there are incorrect titles, damaged products, shortages, or defective products, please contact office@mathodology.com immediately for an authorization return and return shipping instructions. Purchaser is asked to save all packing materials if damage is to be reported. Your timely attention to any need for return due to damage, defect, or errant order is required within 30 days of receipt of the product with no exception. Think!Mathematics will correct faulty orders at the expense of think!Mathematics when the purchaser notifies our offices within 30 days of receipt of the product. Purchaser assumes all expense of returning items if the return is shipped without authorization from think!Mathematics.

Purchaser may return any unused, purchased products no later than one (1) month after the shipping date for a 10% restocking fee. Purchaser assumes the risk and expense of returning any product. Think!Mathematics will not accept damaged or used products for return or refund. Shipping charges are non-refundable.

What if I am missing products?