MPM Maths - Discussion

[CoffeeCat]

mum05:

It seems to me that both MPM maths and Kumon maths are adopting the same 'independent prob solving' method, can someone tell me the difference between these 2 schools?


Thanks.

I not too sure about the details but generally it is known that Kumon emphasizes and trains arithmetical skills instead of those thinking problem sums seen in our local schools. I guess Kumon's \"indpendent prob solving\" lies along that line...

[mum05]

Is it true, on the post made by another KP member earlier, that MPM’s materials are full of grammer mistakes? 'Cos if so, wouldn’t that create problem in problem sum solving? After all, the questions are constructed in english, if there’re grammer mistakes, it’d def cause confusions.

[mum05]

Just to share, since no one has responded to my query.


I’ve called up hougang branch and raised my concern on this are with the person in charge. She honestly admitted this flaw and told me that they’re aware of this grammer problem(their materials come from Taiwan) and they’re already in the midst of revamping their workbooks. They’re currently at the workbooks equivalent to Pri 3 standard and thus by the time our kid progress to that level, all shld be fully revamped.

[Lam]

Dear Parents,


I am a new user to this portal and will like to know if anyone has tried the MPM at Tiong Bahru. I will appreciate your feedback of it, if any.

Thanks

:?:

[Gwen]

Has anyone tried the branch at Queenstown? am thinking of moving my DD from another branch to that.


The classes are conducted in a room within the library which will work well as I can then spend some time in the library browsing w/ my DS instead of spending time waiting outside her classroom…but wonder if the instructor is good at handling the class?

[vain_pot]

anyone try the branch at buangkok? is it good? any comments please.

thanks!

[mum05]

Gwen:

Has anyone tried the branch at Queenstown? am thinking of moving my DD from another branch to that.


The classes are conducted in a room within the library which will work well as I can then spend some time in the library browsing w/ my DS instead of spending time waiting outside her classroom....but wonder if the instructor is good at handling the class?

Seems like their 'centres' are all just a small classroom rented from somewhere/place? The hougang branch I heard was also just a small classroom rented from a 'place'('cos am not sure what that 'shop' is)

[Busymom]

Wondering if anyone has made a comparison between The Learning Lab and MPM? Between the two, which one will you go for, given a choice?

[LTStars]

Hi, for those who are interested in MPM Maths, I would like to share my own experience after my child had gone through the program for one year.


First and foremost, the MPM materials is excellent! They have incorporated critical thinking, IQ questions, various angles and perspective in understanding a specific concept. The materials also go hand in hand with MOE syllabus. The colourful printing and additional materials also make it interesting for the children.

Next, the down side of the program. Though it promotes independent learning, the children will stil require the teachers’ help from time to time. I have a feeling that not all the teachers are trained to explain the concept to the children well enough for them to understand. So it ended up the kids might be able to do the worksheets as the questions are repetitive. However, they do not truly understand the concepts and why are they doing it in that specific way. This leads to potential problem of not been able to apply what they have lerant in MPM in their school works, especially in upper primary.

This is my personal experience. If you are looking at signing up your kid, please try to avoid the Khatib branch whereby the teacher may not be up to the job. Thank you!

[singapore45]

LTStars:

Hi, for those who are interested in MPM Maths, I would like to share my own experience after my child had gone through the program for one year.


First and foremost, the MPM materials is excellent! They have incorporated critical thinking, IQ questions, various angles and perspective in understanding a specific concept. The materials also go hand in hand with MOE syllabus. The colourful printing and additional materials also make it interesting for the children.

Next, the down side of the program. Though it promotes independent learning, the children will stil require the teachers' help from time to time. I have a feeling that not all the teachers are trained to explain the concept to the children well enough for them to understand. So it ended up the kids might be able to do the worksheets as the questions are repetitive. However, they do not truly understand the concepts and why are they doing it in that specific way. This leads to potential problem of not been able to apply what they have lerant in MPM in their school works, especially in upper primary.

This is my personal experience. If you are looking at signing up your kid, please try to avoid the Khatib branch whereby the teacher may not be up to the job. Thank you!

Hi,

Are there any other branches you recommend?