P2 Math - General Discussion

[tankee]

Hi,


I need some advise on what is the expected working for this type of questions

Qns

I give away 6 cupcakes.
I have 8 cupcakes left.
How many cupcakes do I have at first?


___ ( ) ___ = ____

I have ____ cupcakes at first.

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While it is obvious that the answer is 14. But should the working be

_8_ ( + ) _6_ = _14_

OR

_14_ ( - ) _6_ = _8_

[corneyAmber]

Tankee,


Question is: ________ - 6 = 8

Working is: 8+6 = 14

[tankee]

thanks ksi.

[janet88]

Hi Mummies of P1 kids,

Just want to check with you on your kids’ Math.
Have you started teaching your kids using Models? I saw Fabian Ng has problem-solving processes (Models) starting from P2…but a friend who is a teacher, told me that it’s better to start teaching models at P1. What’s your take on this ?

[corneyAmber]

Janet, I believe it is ok to introduce model drawing to your child if your child’s math foundation is already established. Also if he/she is a visual learner, model diagram will appeal to him/her. However, if you tried and there is resistance or signs of not-ready, then you should not force it as it may have adverse effects later.

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I personally feel that models helps visualizing. Its like an alternative to algebra. Both are the same to me, just one with numbers, the other with pictures.

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Forgot to add - I’ve been using models since P1; still using models.

[janet88]

ksi:

Janet, I believe it is ok to introduce model drawing to your child if your child's math foundation is already established. Also if he/she is a visual learner, model diagram will appeal to him/her. However, if you tried and there is resistance or signs of not-ready, then you should not force it as it may have adverse effects later.

Hubby will start younger one on Models next year. I bought the problem-solving by Simon Eio. It's good to start her on models earlier so that she gains experience early and can solve problem sums.

[winth]

Hi, my boy’s school for P1 hasn’t started teaching models yet.

Has the teachers from your children’s school started teaching models already?

[janet88]

winth:

Hi, my boy's school for P1 hasn't started teaching models yet.

Has the teachers from your children's school started teaching models already?

My son only learnt models in P3, which is actually rather late. If you go to Popular, you will see assessment books teaching Models from P2. My hubby is reinforcing Math concepts with daughter. We are learning from experience, the what-not-to-do with her now.