All About Pre-school Math Enrichment

[jeanieg]

Hi Gwen thank you for the advise. I didn’t know that mpm work that way. Think i had better do more research but it seems quite a popular school for parents with young kids right? Wow, 2 books in 1 lesson seems alot to cope. My girl in K1 doesnot seem to grasp concepts easily…wonder if she would be able to cope. So I assume the books are done in class and then finished at home? If you have the time can you tell me more? Would appreciate it very much.

[tinkfirst]

Hi to all!

Any parents have good/bad experiences of teachers at Siglap, Bedok Central or kembangan branches of Kumon? Any feedback is valuably welcome. Thought of sending my K1 DS for Maths. He is relatively slow in understanding the concept. The Roxy Sq branch is so popular that they are full!
Thanks.

[miliew]

Hi there


Anyone knows of a good math enrichment program for preschool other than Kumon?

Thanks.

[tankee]

isn't kumon a mind training rather than maths enrichment?


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[Sun_2010]

IMHO, Kumon does not "teach" concepts. It gives the child a lot of practice, builds up the discipline of doing maths regualry, trains the mind on concepts the child has imbibed, so is paced on what the child can already understand. It helps in the doing"it" than in why ?

[miliew]

Anyone knows anything about the Formation Centre which provides enrichment in math and science ?

[jeanieg]

Hi how about the Jelic program under MPM? Any moms have experience in this? Thinking of sending my 4 and 5 yr old girls to try that as an exposure to Math before doing the ‘proper’ MPM program. Anyone with advice on this?

Thanks.

[jolim26]

i’m still looking for lobang to buy mpm books rather than attend lesson… anyone can help?

[laughingcat]

jeanieg:

Hi how about the Jelic program under MPM? Any moms have experience in this? Thinking of sending my 4 and 5 yr old girls to try that as an exposure to Math before doing the 'proper' MPM program. Anyone with advice on this?

Thanks.

My boy attended Jelic close to 1 year at TP. He started out when he was 2.5 years old. Both my hubby and myself are very happy with his progress. Jelic is more on logical thinking as this is a basic foundation to primary school maths. At nursery, the teachers are surprised that he can graps the basic mathematics concept. My boy loves Jelic alot.

Also what I like about Jelic/ MPM, the lessons are structured to individual level. Even if you miss the lesson, you can replace it anytime. So this flexibility is a plus point.

I have not explored other enrichment centers pertaining to Maths. But what I know is MPM follows the MOE curriculum. Also I have been advised that it is a plus point to start with Jelic before proceeding to MPM, as this will help to bridge the gap at your own pace. Rather than straight away jump into MPM level.

Hopefully it helps.

[jeanieg]

Thank you for the feedback. Sorry only just saw it! I think i will most likely enrol them in Jelic if the teachers there agree after the assessment. Not sure if they think my girls are too old, esp my 5 yr old.


How about CS Montessori Math programme? Anyone tried that before? Just found a branch near my home and so thinking of that as Jelic program I can attend (due to schedule constraints) is in Toa Payoh while live in Upper Bkt Timah. Any advise, anyone?