is it possible to teach p4 math ourselves?

[jedamum]

dunno. my boy 4x25=125 :faint:

mondays to sundays, count only 6 days :faint:
1+2+3+4+5+6+7=29 :faint:

[24hr-mum]

ur boy p4 too?

[Raemuumy]

I used to teach my boys but find it impossible. I got angry quite easily with them, maybe because my expectations of them are very high so I expect them to understand fast but realized thats not the case. In the end, have to send to tuition centre, but glad that I did that, their understanding of things are much better now and they improved alot.

[linlaoshiclass]

The focus is on heuristics thinking skills, very different from my time.

Can check out the photo section of http://www.mrtanclass.weebly.com/

[Kellystarry]

i find it tough as they are now doing the model method. I find that they fare better now when i put them in tuition centre. They find the tutor’s explanations clearer than sch teacher. They used to be lazy in drawing models…now much better.

[sushigal]

You may try buying "Fan Math’ is quite good bec they show you step by step how to try the model. Buy the one with process skills.


My P3 gal is very weak in model drawing. After I bought for her, she managed to get all the answers right same as my P4 gal.

Both gals no tuition. We just used the book to go through with them.

[Glade]

I find myself not having the patience…guess most parents face the same issue. I outsource them. Lol

[Green_white]

Glade:

I find myself not having the patience....guess most parents face the same issue. I outsource them. Lol

Good move! I'm glad i did that too. It's important to choose the right centres to send to else it would be a waste of resources.

After hunting around, finally settled them in a good centre. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable. Most important, they motivates my kids so well, that they look forward for tuition everyday.

[CHC123]

My son failed his P4 math very badly even with home tutor. Very lost and can parents advise what can be done to improve. He get almost zero for section C. Practise make perfect but i am a full time working mother of three children in P2, P4 and P5 and i have not much time to coach them. Should i change tutor? Thanks.

[kwcllf]

CHC123:

My son failed his P4 math very badly even with home tutor. Very lost and can parents advise what can be done to improve. He get almost zero for section C. Practise make perfect but i am a full time working mother of three children in P2, P4 and P5 and i have not much time to coach them. Should i change tutor? Thanks.

Is the tutor adapt to teaching your kid the method he understands?

A good tutor must be able to convey the concept clearly and if the current tutor is not doing that, then I suggest you look for a new one.

By the way, which area are you staying in?