Harlem Academy is an independent, nonprofit, co-educational school (grades K-8) accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It was founded in 2004.
33-602: Source: Source: The primary school includes kindergarten through second grade. Primary school students spend more than two hours each day focused on literacy, providing students with a literature-rich environment that offers many opportunities to learn and practice reading skills and strategies. Harlem Academy uses the Math in Focus Singapore math program, which focuses on teaching fewer concepts with greater depth and more complex problem solving than typical programs in
66-617: A local and private publisher of educational materials, began to publish and market the Primary Mathematics textbooks. Following Singapore's curricular and instructional initiatives, dramatic improvements in math proficiency among Singaporean students on international assessments were observed. TIMSS, an international assessment for math and science among fourth and eighth graders, ranked Singapore's fourth and eighth grade students first in mathematics four times (1995, 1999, 2003, and 2015) among participating nations. Likewise,
99-493: A rectangular bar to represent a specific quantity. For instance, if a short bar represents five paper clips, a bar that is twice as long would represent ten. By visualizing the difference between the two bars, students learn to solve problems of addition by adding one bar to the other, which will, in this instance, produce an answer of fifteen paper clips. They can use this method to solve other mathematical problems involving subtraction, multiplication , and division . Bar modeling
132-514: A three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract. In the concrete step, students engage in hands-on learning experiences using physical objects which can be everyday items such as paper clips, toy blocks or math manipulates such as counting bears, link cubes and fraction discs. This is followed by drawing pictorial representations of mathematical concepts. Students then solve mathematical problems in an abstract way by using numbers and symbols. The development of Singapore math began in
165-410: A three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract. This learning process was based on the work of an American psychologist, Jerome Bruner . In the 1960s, Bruner found that people learn in three stages by first handling real objects before transitioning to pictures and then to symbols. The Singapore government later adapted this approach to their math curriculum in the 1980s. The first of
198-479: A whole-part or a comparison model. With the whole-part model, students would draw a rectangular bar to represent a "whole" larger quantity, which can be subdivided into two or more "parts." A student could be exposed to a word problem involving addition such as: The solution to this problem could be solved by drawing one bar and dividing it into two parts, with the longer part as 70 and the shorter part as 30. By visualizing these two parts, students would simply solve
231-412: Is a classical Off-Broadway theater company. Founded in 1967, Classic Stage Company is one of Off-Broadway's oldest theater companies. CSC is led by Producing Artistic Director Jill Rafson. John Doyle previously served as Artistic Director from 2016 until 2022. CSC's 199-seat Lynn F. Angelson Theater is the former Abbey Theatre located at 136 East 13th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in
264-602: Is determined on a sliding scale according to each family's ability to pay. The admissions process begins with attendance at an informational meeting and continues with an application and an interview. The application is composed of teacher recommendations, report cards, and standardized test scores. Sources: Harlem Academy has developed innovative partnerships with universities, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to offer authentic and engaging experiences for students. Program partners include Classic Stage Company , Columbia University Neuroscience Department, Harlem School of
297-466: Is far more efficient than the "guess-and-check" approach, in which students simply guess combinations of numbers until they stumble onto the solution. Once students have learned to solve mathematical problems using bar modeling, they begin to solve mathematical problems with exclusively abstract tools: numbers and symbols. Bar modeling is a pictorial method used to solve word problems in arithmetic . These bar models can come in multiple forms such as
330-798: The Metropolitan Museum of Art . Singapore math Singapore math (or Singapore maths in British English ) is a teaching method based on the national mathematics curriculum used for first through sixth grade in Singaporean schools. The term was coined in the United States to describe an approach originally developed in Singapore to teach students to learn and master fewer mathematical concepts at greater detail as well as having them learn these concepts using
363-669: The Next Generation Science Standards developed by the National Academy of Science . In addition to science-specific skills, the curriculum strongly emphasizes non-fiction reading and writing. Middle school science units focus on earth science, biology, and applied science. The middle school history curriculum instills an understanding of the complex factors that shaped historical events, emphasizing use of evidence, primary and secondary sources, and analysis. Sixth graders study world history, exploring
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#1732787225494396-563: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)'s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a worldwide study of 15-year-old school students' scholastic performance in mathematics, science , and reading , has ranked Singaporean students first in 2015, and second after Shanghai , China in 2009 and 2012. Since the TIMSS publication of Singapore's high ranking in mathematics, professional mathematicians in
429-642: The Philippines and the United Kingdom . Early adopters of these textbooks in the U.S. included parents interested in homeschooling as well as a limited number of schools. These textbooks became more popular since the release of scores from international education surveys such as Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which showed Singapore at
462-538: The United Kingdom . Compared to a traditional U.S. math curriculum, Singapore math focuses on fewer topics but covers them in greater detail. Each semester-level Singapore math textbook builds upon prior knowledge and skills, with students mastering them before moving on to the next grade. Students, therefore, need not re-learn these skills at the next grade level. By the end of sixth grade, Singapore math students have mastered multiplication and division of fractions and can solve difficult multi-step word problems. In
495-478: The 1980s when Singapore 's Ministry of Education developed its own mathematics textbooks that focused on problem solving and developing thinking skills. Outside Singapore, these textbooks were adopted by several schools in the United States and in other countries such as Canada , Israel , the Netherlands , Indonesia , Chile , Jordan , India , Pakistan , Thailand , Malaysia , Japan , South Korea ,
528-484: The Arts , Poetry Society of America , Princeton Blairstown Center, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . Additionally, Harlem Academy relies on volunteers to maintain and augment its program. Volunteers have served as mentors, participated in practice interviews with students in preparation for secondary school applications, helped classes produce their own magazine, and taught art history with accompanying guided visits to
561-551: The Curriculum Planning and Development Division) began to develop its own mathematics textbooks and curriculum. The CDIS developed and distributed a textbook series for elementary schools in Singapore called Primary Mathematics , which was first published in 1982 and subsequently revised in 1992 to emphasize problem solving. In the late 1990s, the country's Ministry of Education opened the elementary school textbook market to private companies, and Marshall Cavendish ,
594-668: The U.S. by Singapore Math, Inc., a private venture based in Oregon. Early users of these textbooks in the U.S. included parents interested in homeschooling as well as a limited number of schools. They became more popular since the release of the TIMSS scores showing Singapore's top ranking. As of 2004, U.S. versions of Singapore mathematics textbooks were adopted in over 200 U.S. schools. Schools and counties that had adopted these textbooks reported improvements in their students' performance. Singapore math textbooks were also used in schools from other countries such as Canada , Israel , and
627-480: The U.S. took a closer look at Singapore mathematics textbooks such as Primary Mathematics . The term Singapore math was originally coined in the U.S. to describe the teaching approach based on these textbooks. In 2005, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) published a study, which concluded that U.S. schools could benefit from adopting these textbooks. The textbooks were already distributed in
660-617: The U.S., it was found that Singapore math emphasizes the essential math skills recommended in the 2006 Focal Points publication by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the 2008 final report by the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, and the proposed Common Core State Standards , though it generally progresses to topics at an earlier grade level compared to U.S. standards. Singapore math teaches students mathematical concepts in
693-478: The United States. Harlem Academy uses the inquiry-based FOSS curriculum to guide lessons. Primary school units focus on life, physical, and earth sciences Source: The elementary school includes grades three through five. Elementary school students spend more than two hours each day focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This program serves as a bridge from the primary school approach to
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#1732787225494726-544: The United States. Middle school students develop confidence, master techniques, and employ reasoning skills to solve real-world mathematical problems. The middle school science program is designed to build the skills students need as they progress in the sciences and make connections between scientific concepts and future career paths. Students hone the skills of scientists through scientific inquiry, analysis, and validation of experimental information and data. Each year, students focus on eight core scientific practices aligned with
759-550: The above word problem by adding both parts together to build a whole bar of 100. Conversely, a student could use whole-part model to solve a subtraction problem such as 100 - 70, by having the longer part be 70 and the whole bar be 100. They would then solve the problem by inferring the shorter part to be 30. The whole-part model can also be used to solve problems involving multiplication or division. A multiplication problem could be presented as follows: The student could solve this multiplication problem by drawing one bar to represent
792-473: The building's construction was completed in December 2021. The new campus at 655 St. Nicholas features flexible classrooms with strong technology, an expansive library, a cafe, and a dedicated play yard. Source: Harlem Academy is a selective independent school accessible to families of all economic backgrounds. Every family pays some tuition, but no student is denied admission for financial reasons. Tuition
825-540: The character analysis work that students practiced in both primary and elementary school. Throughout the program, texts are carefully selected to include authors and protagonists of color. Each grade level has at least one unit focused on poetry and another studying the works of Shakespeare. Harlem Academy uses the Math in Focus Singapore math program, which focuses on teaching fewer concepts with greater depth and more complex problem solving than typical programs in
858-444: The complex factors that shape the rise and fall of civilizations. Seventh and eighth graders study U.S. history, including recent events such as 9/11. The K-8 core curriculum is supplemented by wellness and arts activities, including fitness, mindfulness, dance, music, theater, visual arts, and Shakespeare performance workshops. Harlem Academy opened in 2004 with 12 first graders and operated out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. In 2005
891-403: The novel-driven study in middle school. Whole-class readings and the library collection have been carefully selected to include authors and protagonists of color. Harlem Academy uses the Math in Focus Singapore math program, which focuses on teaching fewer concepts with greater depth and more complex problem solving than typical programs in the United States. Students are encouraged to engage in
924-411: The process of scientific investigation and inquiry, preparing them to succeed in middle school science and beyond. The inquiry-based FOSS curriculum is used to guide lessons as students develop an understanding of the world. At each grade level, students study earth, physical, and life sciences. Source: The middle school includes grades six through eight. The middle school English curriculum builds on
957-530: The school moved to a storefront located at 1330 Fifth Avenue. In 2008 the school expanded to include an additional storefront located on the same city block, and in 2010 the school expanded once again to include another storefront across the street to complete the middle school. In 2014 the school purchased a half-acre lot at 655 St. Nicholas Avenue to build a permanent campus. The school broke ground on its 29,000 square-foot, five-story schoolhouse in August 2020, and
990-430: The student would draw one long bar to represent 100 and another shorter bar to represent 70. By comparing these two bars, students could then solve for the difference between the two numbers, which in this case is 30 miles. Like the whole-part model, the comparison model can also be used to solve word problems involving addition, multiplication, and division. Classic Stage Company Classic Stage Company , or CSC ,
1023-512: The three steps is concrete, wherein students learn while handling objects such as chips, dice, or paper clips. Students learn to count these objects (e.g., paper clips) by physically lining them up in a row. They then learn basic arithmetic operations such as addition or subtraction by physically adding or removing the objects from each row. Students then transition to the pictorial step by drawing diagrams called "bar-models" to represent specific quantities of an object. This involves drawing
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1056-487: The top three of the world since 1995. U.S. editions of these textbooks have since been adopted by a large number of school districts as well as charter and private schools . Before the development of its own mathematics textbooks in the 1980s, Singapore imported its mathematics textbooks from other countries. In 1981, the Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore (CDIS) (currently
1089-406: The unknown answer, and subdivide that bar into four equal parts, with each part representing $ 30. Based on the drawn model, the student could then visualize this problem as providing a solution of $ 120. Unlike the whole-part model, a comparison model involves comparing two bars of unequal lengths. It can be used to solve a subtraction problem such as the following: By using the comparison model,
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