Challenging Word Problems (9.21.15)

The Challenging Word Problems for Singapore Math, have changed to the common core edition for books 3 and 4. We include a letter about common core with these items basically saying it’s mostly just a cover change and what’s inside has stayed the same. Per the publisher, there is little to no content change:

The differences are an occasional problem added or not there (less than 5% difference as a rough estimate, all the other problems are the same), more alternate solutions given for the example problems, and hints added to some problems, and no mass or capacity problems in levels 1 and 2.

Regards,

Quinten Baxter
Distributor & College Bookstores
Singapore Math Inc®

Singapore Math CDs update (12.29.10)

  • Does not run on 64-bit machine or 64-bit Windows 7 (only runs on 32-bit operating system).
  • There is no updated version for these CD-ROMs.
  • Minimum 486DX @100Mhz, 16MB RAM, 2x CD-ROM, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 (Pentium Preferred), Windows 2000, ME, XP, Vista or NT4.0 (with all current updates).
  • Windows compatible sound card.
  • Super VGA display card with 256 color support.
  • CD-ROM is required to run the program.
  • Program is not installed on the hard drive
  • Does not run on Macintosh.

Singapore Supplemental Workbooks

  • SM Challenging Word Problems 1-5 - selling new edition. Publisher has changed, covers have changed, content significantly different. (8.2.11)
  • SM Challenging Word Problems - most levels are now out of stock. Vol. 3, 4 and 5 are gone. Vol. 1 and 2 are still in stock, but will likely be gone soon. (9.14.09)
  • *SM Challenging Word Problems is apparently expected to go out of print. However, we have sufficient stock to last us through the year. At that point we'll see if Singapore has decided to reprint or come out with a replacement product. (4.27.09)

Singapore Math CD's

Updated information on SM CDs 2.27.09

  • Rainbow Rock and Vroot and Vroom will work on a Vista system, but only 32-bit
  • Wiggle Woods will work on a 64-bit Vista system

If a customer complains that their Rainbow Rock or Vroot and Vroom CD will not work on their new Vista system, ask them to be sure it is a 32-bit system.

SM CD's ARE Vista compatible - as of end of June, 2007, 'with all Vista updates'

Defective SM Cd's? As far as we know the Primary Math CDs have no history of defective CDs. If CDs are defective, it would usually be a whole lot.

So a defective CD is likely to be a software or hardware problem, or they actually scratched it getting it from the jewel case to the computer. If someone emails me about problems with the CD, I tell them to make sure they have the most recent drivers for their sound cards and video cards, which they can get on the internet from the company that made the cards. I would guess someone at Sonlight would be able to tell them how to find out what sound card or video card they have from their device manager.!!!

CD Rom Details [updated 6.13.06]

The Singapore Math CD's would be extra practice on the same concepts they would be learning in the text.

CD-Roms (strictly non-returnable)

  • more challenging word problems
  • Reinforce understanding of mathematical concepts and develop mathematical skills at the child's own pace through interesting activities with immediate feedback
  • Learn mathematical concepts and skills through clear explanations and guided explorations
  • Extend the child's grasp of mathematical concepts and mathematical skills through challenging and fun-filled activities

System Requirements: PC - 486DX @ 100mhz, 8MB RAM, 2x CD-ROM, Window 3.1 or Win95/98/ME/XP (Pentium system preferred; no confirmation as to whether or not it will run on 2000), Windows compatible sound card, Super VGA display card w/256 color support (color setting of higher than 256 is not advisable), mouse. Macintosh - 68040 or higher processor, 8MB RAM, 2x CD-ROM, System 7.1 or later (Performa series or higher preferred). Please note that NO SM CD will run on Macintosh without a virtual PC program (Lynn Woodley has gotten them to work on Mac using this type of system)

RAINBOW ROCK RM167

covers the 1A through in exciting activities and two fast-paced games. Counting; Mental Calculation; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; Using fractions; Shape and pattern recognition; Spatial visualization;

VROOT AND VROOM RM168

covers the 3A through 4B in exciting activities and two fast-paced games. Angles; Area & perimeter; Fractions; Graphs; Problem solving; Solid figures; Symmetry;

WIGGLE WOODS RM169

Covers the 5A through 6B in exciting activities and 2 fast-paced games Primary 5: Ratio; Area of triangle; Percentage; Primary 6: Percentage; Speed; Ratio; Circle

Vroot and Vroom Additional Product Details

Intensive Practice Product Details

HANDBOOK FOR MATHEMATICS RM170

  • Teachers will learn quite a bit
  • General handbook for all elementary levels
  • Overview of Primary Math
  • Goal of Primary math
  • Examples of the modeling method
  • Suggestions on how to teach a few topics