A Strong Foundation in Math for Lifelong Success
At Leiria International School (LIS), our mission is to provide our leaners with the best education possible. While we primarily follow the Cambridge syllabus, we’ve taken an innovative approach to math by integrating the highly respected Singapore Math curriculum from Reception through Lower Secondary. This method helps our learners build a deep, lasting understanding of math concepts that will benefit them throughout their life.
What is Singapore Math?
Singapore Math is a teaching approach that goes beyond traditional methods. It focuses on problem-solving and critical thinking rather than rote memorization. This approach encourages your child to understand the why behind math concepts, enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
Why Singapore Math Stands Out?
Traditional math education often emphasizes memorization and procedures. In contrast, Singapore Math builds mental math skills and a true understanding of concepts. Visual aids like diagrams and model drawings help your child see the relationships between numbers, while problem-solving tools (heuristics) empower them to tackle complex questions with confidence.
Consistent Reinforcement Across Grades
Singapore Math revisits and builds upon topics throughout the curriculum, ensuring that concepts are deeply understood and retained over time. By implementing this approach from Reception through Lower Secondary, we ensure that your child consistently strengthens their math foundation year after year, preparing them for higher levels of study.
Global Impact of Singapore Math
Singapore Math is recognized worldwide for its effectiveness. Singapore consistently ranks among the top in international math assessments, and schools around the globe have adopted this method with impressive results. For example, a study in the UK found significant academic improvements after just one year of using Singapore Math, and a U.S. school saw a 14% increase in math performance over three years.
How We Implement Singapore Math at LIS?
At Leiria International School, we’ve seamlessly incorporated Singapore Math into our Cambridge curriculum from the early years through to Lower Secondary. Our small class sizes allow us to provide personalized instruction, ensuring that each child receives the attention they need to excel. We use the CPA approach and a multi-modal learning method to help students develop critical and creative thinking skills.
Our goal is not only to help your child succeed in math but to nurture a lifelong love of learning across all subjects.
A Holistic Education at Leiria International School
Singapore Math is more than just a teaching method—it’s a proven strategy for building a solid math foundation. By choosing Leiria International School, you’re giving your child the tools they need to approach math with confidence and achieve academic success.
“We know that when solving word problems, it is often not the calculation that children can’t do — rather they are not sure which calculation they need to do.”