I’m sure you have heard of Common Core, but have you heard of Singapore Math? As a discipline, education has evolved much over the years. Different methods and strategies have developed, new replacing the old. Today, learning math is not as simple as just “learning math”. The way that math is being learned is also a focus. The United States likes to think it is the best at everything, but this is not always true. In fact, in 2018, the US ranked a disappointing 27th in worldwide education programs. Meanwhile, the nation of Singapore’s teenagers topped the list in math, science, and English. This wasn’t the first year that Singapore has outranked us in education. In fact, it has happened for over a decade. As a teacher, I’ve often wondered what it is that set them apart. I have also asked myself what we can do better? To bridge this gap, many schools in the United States have adopted Common Core Standards. Successful or not, this has been an attempt to remodel the way our children think about math. Even if you’re not a fan of Common Core, the guidelines have a close link to Singapore Math. Read more: https://argoprep.com/singapore-math-vs-common-core-whats-the-difference/