Singapore Math enrichment program
Where Math Becomes a Journey of Discovery and Success
- Critical Thinking
- Mental Calculations
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Self Discipline
- Positive Attitude and more
Mum, I Don’t Understand,
I Can’t Do This
At Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M), we know children learn math better when they truly understand the concepts before learning the procedures. Our multi-award-winning S.A.M thinking math program has helped children not only to excel in math but also to develop thinking skills and problem-solving skills to prepare them to take on future challenges.
Established in 2010, S.A.M is the world’s largest Singapore Math enrichment program for children aged 4–12, with more than 200 centers in 20 countries and counting.
- Readies your child for the challenges of Middle School Math, Placement exams and High School AP exams
- Developed by a team of former school teachers and textbook publishers
- Personalised learning plan to suit each individual child’s level and pace
- Fun, hands-on activities to learn new concepts
- Mastery worksheets to help children build a strong math foundation
- Low teacher to student ratio
Build a Strong Foundation and Excel in Math
Our students develop deep conceptual understanding and can explain concepts behind the procedures.
Acquire Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Our students can analyse, select the most appropriate heuristics and solve challenging problems efficiently.
Increase Confidence and Motivation
Our students enjoy learning and discovering math through the coaching approach with fun, hands-on activities.
Establish Independence and Self-Discipline
Our students develop good study habits that allow them to learn in class and at home.
The S.A.M Difference
Empowering Your Child to Excel Beyond Numbers
At Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M), we hold a fundamental belief: every child has the potential to excel in math. Our approach is distinct from traditional math enrichment programs. We don’t just teach procedures; we cultivate understanding. By emphasizing comprehension over memorization, we ensure that math becomes more than a series of symbols—it becomes a language of logic and discovery.
Through fostering critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, we equip students with the confidence and tools they need to embrace math challenges with ease.
Join us and witness the S.A.M difference—where math education becomes a transformative journey towards lifelong success.
What S.A.M Centers Teach
Emphasis
- Thinking math that emphasizes problem solving, conceptual learning before procedural learning
Approach
- Fun, hands-on activities using the CPA approach
- Worksheet reinforcement with variation
- Explicit teaching of problem-solving heuristics and process
Teaching Method
- Coaching approach to facilitate understanding
What Most Other Centers Teach
Emphasis
- Traditional math that emphasizes procedural learning, memorization and repetition
Approach
- Drill and practice
Teaching Method
- Tell and give knowledge to student
S.A.M Two-Pillared Approach
Empowering Your Child's Mathematical Journey
At Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M), we take pride in our unique approach to math education—the Two-Pillared Approach. This innovative method complements traditional learning by blending hands-on Classroom Engagement with Comprehensive Worksheet Reinforcement. By intertwining these pillars, we ignite students’ passion for math while nurturing their mastery of mathematical concepts.
Research has shown that children aged 12 and below learn better when they have close adult supervision and tactile activities. This is why we have designed our class size to be small and trainers have one-on-one time with each child.
We use the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach to help students understand an abstract subject such as math.
- Concrete stage is the “doing” stage where children use physical objects such as manipulatives.
- Pictorial stage is the “seeing” stage where children use drawings or pictures.
- Abstract stage is the “symbolic” stage where children use abstract symbols to represent math.
Created by a team of former Singapore school teachers and textbook publishers, S.A.M worksheets’ tasks are comprehensive, varied and incrementally advanced, so that learning is kept challenging yet achievable, to keep children motivated.
Through guided practice in class and independent practice at home, children develop mastery in math, problem-solving and thinking skills, self-discipline and good study habits.
We use a comprehensive diagnostic assessment to pinpoint the topics a child has mastered and the topics the child needs more support with. Then, we prescribed a personalized learning plan tailored to each child at their own skill level and pace, because no two children learn alike.
In addition, we use the coaching approach with probing questions and a lot of encouragement to help students explore, discover and build confidence towards math.
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Ready to unlock your child’s full potential? Join S.A.M Chicagoland and experience the difference in education.
- Singapore math
- Concrete Pictorial Abstract
- Small class sizes
- Tailored curriculum
- Problem solving
- Incremental challenge
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