My Pals Are Here! Secondary Mathematics is a
Singapore Math program designed for a seamless transition from elementary to
secondary levels. It builds conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills
through bite-sized lessons, tiered exercises, and real-world applications that
foster curiosity and mathematical thinking.
The program emphasizes mastery with regular 10-minute
concept checks and progressive difficulty to build student confidence.
Key Curriculum Features:
Bite-sized
content with tiered exercises (basic, intermediate, advanced)
10-minute
concept checks for ongoing assessment and reinforcement
Open-ended
real-world problems to develop critical and creative thinking
Strong
focus on mathematical reasoning and application
Seamless
progression from Primary Math
Uses
metric system and Singaporean currency
Program Components:
Student
Books: Colorfully illustrated books with instruction, exercises, and
concept checks; includes companion interactive e-book with videos and
interactive content
Teacher’s
Guides: Detailed teaching support, editable lesson plans, schemes of
work, practice worksheets, and worked solutions; includes companion e-book
Note: AI-driven Assessments are available as a
separate purchase. Digital access is included in the books with activation
details inside the front cover.
My Pals Are Here! Secondary Mathematics stands out
for its engaging, progressive approach that builds strong mathematical thinking
and problem-solving skills. It is an excellent choice for students
transitioning from Primary Math and seeking a rigorous, concept-focused
secondary math curriculum.
Browse all My Pals Are Here! Secondary Mathematics
levels and resources below!
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
