Math Monkey - Discussion

[csb]

Hi candy02sweet, can you pm me more details? Thanks!

[kiasiparent]

Vedic maths use an unorthodox way of teaching. Not recommended.


http://www.vedicmaths.org/introduction/Tutorial/Tutorial.asp#tutorial2

Just look at this tutorial. 7 x 8 = 56 has now become so complicated. It may end up confusing the child. Unless you are absolutely sure your child wont get confused, better dont sign up.

[candy02sweet]

Hi all,


thanks for the responses!

I did think about the part of being confused too, but I guess the main difference is that this is an Enrichment Centre rather than a typical "we will drill your kid with 1000 past papers".
I think my child will develop the love for the subject rather than us as parents drilling and drilling them to do well just because we want them to do well…

I have a strong believe that my child should not have a so-called math-phobia… cos once u hate the subject, they will never want to practise unless we force them to, and i think full potential can never be reached when children are forced…

I grew up thinking that math is boring, but if this mathmonkey can change that perception, i’m willing to give it a try.
I guess this is a personal opinion and we all have different views

appreciate the response and it’ll be glad if more of you expert parents could share your thoughts with me!!

[bitchymum]

How much is the charges?

[candy02sweet]

bitchymum:

How much is the charges?

their standard charges is at $450 / 12weeks but now they had opening promotion of $360/12weeks so about $120/month. quite reasonable for the small class size... personally.

Cheers,
Candy

[candy02sweet]

Hi to all, seems this thread no longer active… but just wanted to infrom mummies who might be interested…

just found out they are having promo of $300/12weeks for students P1 and below… now its even more attractive than most tuition centres!!

[titank]

Hi All,


Anyone know what is Vedic Maths? Seem like orginated from India & many teachers are Indian in this education centre.

Anyone have any experience to share?

[tankee]

http://www.vedicmaths.org/introduction/What%20is%20VM.asp


Vedic Mathematics is the name given to the ancient system of Indian Mathematics which was rediscovered from the Vedas between 1911 and 1918 by Sri Bharati Krsna Tirthaji (1884-1960). According to his research all of mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras, or word-formulae. For example, 'Vertically and Crosswise` is one of these Sutras. These formulae describe the way the mind naturally works and are therefore a great help in directing the student to the appropriate method of solution.

[titank]

Seem like quite a powerful program.Wonder should let my DS try the class.

[tankee]

you may want to check out these 2 threads


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2284

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8939