Singapore Math Consultancy

It has been enjoyable going to Monterrico Christian School for the 4th time together with Julian Lee, main consultant. The exchanging of ideas and development of the Peruvian students and American teachers on the application of Singapore Math has been enlightening. Their enthusiasm in learning has been encouraging too.

As a Singaporean, I could still imagine that education had been smooth sailing for many in the past. I remember the times that learning wasn't as complicated as it is nowadays. Maybe kids nowadays are the ones that require the education system to be adopted.

My last trip, Jan 2007, back to Singapore has revealed a lot about Singapore education and it's advancement. Lots have changed and improved. Watching my nieces and nephews working hard to complete their homework has revealed how competitive the society has became.

At the same time, I am proud of the development of the education system in Singapore. Singapore Math is a clear example. A good friend of ours, who is a Peruvian math teacher, commented that he is amazed at the depth of foundational build up within the practices in Singapore Math books. In addition, other Peruvians commented that it is genius that kids at a young age are being taught math properly for their future.

Another good friend, consultant to the Ministry of Education here, believe that there is a future for Singapore Math in Peru and he has sent his young son to Monterrico Christian School.

There are still many challenges here- raising awareness and knowledge of Singapore Math. However, it will not undermine our efforts to share and teach Singapore Math to those who want to be champions of Math here.