Scholastic Prime Mathematics is a forward-thinking and innovative mathematics program based on the curriculum standards and effective teaching and learning practices of the global top-performers in Mathematics – Singapore, Republic of Korea and Hong Kong. Incorporating a proven approach being used in more than 50 countries, the program develops mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Why Prime Mathematics works
- Explicit problem solving is at the center for teaching and learning –
with an emphasis on both the processes and strategies, including the
bar model method. - Students learn through consistent pedagogy and a concrete –
pictorial – abstract approach. - Topics take a ‘deep dive’ into the development of concepts to build
mastery through scaffolding. - Students actively develop metalanguage and metacognitive thinking.
- Teachers’ profess