Singapore Math is a curriculum framework developed in Singapore in the 1980s. Students in Singapore consistently rank #1 in the world on international math assessments (TIMSS and PISA).
Singapore Math uses a three-stage approach: Concrete (physical objects), Pictorial (diagrams and bar models), and Abstract (numbers and symbols). This builds deep conceptual understanding before introducing formulas.
Bar models are visual representations of math problems that make complex word problems solvable for young children. Number bonds show the relationship between a whole and its parts.
You can use manipulatives (blocks, counters), draw bar models on paper, and use AI-powered programs like our Singapore Math curriculum that guide children through each concept step by step.