If you use Singapore Math.....?

[Diane E.]

I need a little help understanding the two options and what the main differences are between the U.S. Edition and the newer Standards Edition. Which did you choose and why? Thanks so much!

[Sasha]

I know the CA ps system recently started using Singapore, I wonder if that is what the newer standards edition is for? when we used it there was only the U.S edition.

[Tracey]

:hi: We just started Singapore math a few weeks ago and so far love it. I bought my books at one of the conventions and mine say U.S. Edition, primary mathematics. I know that some ps are going to this and they have a different textbook and workbook for ps. If you are buying the teacher's guide too look for home educators guide as there is a guide for ps teachers also. I have no idea if this even helps? :)

[Alice]

Here is a good explanation of the differences. http://www.singaporemath.com/FAQ_Primary_Math_s/15.htm

The Standards Edition was created to meet the California Standards when California adopted Singapore as their math program. They moved some topics around a little to do that.

I use the US edition, just because I'd already bought it before the Standards came out. A friend last year who had switched to MUS gave me a bunch of US edition Singapore books so I think we'll be sticking with that.

[Janee' in Texas]

Standards edition is the edition they made with changes needed to be a public school text in California. From what I hear nothing is taken away, only added. However, we have used and are perfectly happy with the US edition.

[Holly S]

We went with the US Edition because they already have the homeschool instructors guides written for this edition (the Standards Edition are only available through level 3 I think). These are totally worth the money...even for the lower levels! :D