Why Choose S.A.M?
The world's most effective math program, built on the Singapore Math methodology
The CPA Approach
Highly effective 3-stage approach for students to learn and understand math concepts. Fun and hands-on activities are used to introduce new topics in an engaging and meaningful way.
Concrete
Students use physical manipulatives like blocks, counters, and other hands-on materials to understand mathematical concepts.
Pictorial
Students transition to drawing diagrams and visual representations, including the famous bar model method.
Abstract
Students work with numbers and symbols, having built a deep conceptual understanding through concrete and pictorial stages.
“at a younger age, kids should be building foundational skills in thinking and learning”
“we offer a proven Singapore methodology that builds on mathematical knowledge as well as thinking and problem solving skills”
20 Problem-Solving Heuristics
S.A.M students learn a comprehensive set of problem-solving strategies that help them tackle even the most challenging word problems with confidence.
The bar model method, one of our most powerful tools, allows students to visualize complex relationships and transform abstract problems into manageable visual representations.
Those habits matter most before the material gets hard. New York’s own assessment data show why more than half of New York’s 8th graders aren’t proficient in math — and why the gaps behind that number usually form in the elementary years.
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Recognized Excellence
S.A.M has received numerous awards and recognition for our innovative approach to math education
Singapore Ranked #1 in Math
In the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Singapore has consistently ranked among the top countries in mathematics education.
The Singapore Math curriculum, which forms the foundation of S.A.M's program, has been proven to produce exceptional results year after year.
TIMSS Math Scores 2023 (Grade 4)
Source: TIMSS 2023 International Results in Mathematics
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