MPM Maths - Discussion

[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?

[luvmum]

Intend to sign both my children for the MPM program. Went there last weekend as i'm scouting for maths enrichment class for my elder girl who will be going to p1 next yr. Went to a few centres and pretty more or less the same, ie typical classroom based taught by MOE teachers.


However, when I went to MPM, initially to be frank I wasn't impressed with the teacher cum owner of the franchise who explained the program to me as she is not speaking that well though it's not that worst afterall too. It's only when she brought me inside the centre and showed me the materials, tool set and workbook that I find it impressive and convincing. Yes, I didn't see the typical whiteboard. I like it that children get to play with 'tools/model' while grasping the concepts. Workbook is a good mix of varying concepts which they will change each month...so instead of learning number bond this lesson and forget the next, theirs will be reviewed again in subsequent lessons.

As we talked abt it, she also introduced Jelic program meant for preschoolers which I certainly felt veri suited for my small boy who liked to play and stack...instead of paper and pencil kind of writing.

So I'm gonna signed both up. Really hope that it is a good investment as school fee is steep thought, plus mine is x2... :?:

BTW any mummies here have any review on Bangkit branch?? :love:

[janice_0950]

MPM in Tapines Branch?

Anyone enrolled here @ Tampines CPF building in 3rd sty?

Kindly please share with me more about MPM. How impress or …?
Sigh!


THanks in advance!

[singapore45]

luvmum:

Intend to sign both my children for the MPM program. Went there last weekend as i'm scouting for maths enrichment class for my elder girl who will be going to p1 next yr. Went to a few centres and pretty more or less the same, ie typical classroom based taught by MOE teachers.


However, when I went to MPM, initially to be frank I wasn't impressed with the teacher cum owner of the franchise who explained the program to me as she is not speaking that well though it's not that worst afterall too. It's only when she brought me inside the centre and showed me the materials, tool set and workbook that I find it impressive and convincing. Yes, I didn't see the typical whiteboard. I like it that children get to play with 'tools/model' while grasping the concepts. Workbook is a good mix of varying concepts which they will change each month...so instead of learning number bond this lesson and forget the next, theirs will be reviewed again in subsequent lessons.

As we talked abt it, she also introduced Jelic program meant for preschoolers which I certainly felt veri suited for my small boy who liked to play and stack...instead of paper and pencil kind of writing.

So I'm gonna signed both up. Really hope that it is a good investment as school fee is steep thought, plus mine is x2... :?:

BTW any mummies here have any review on Bangkit branch?? :love:

Can you explain more about this tools, do they get to play with a lot of manipulatives? What is the jelic programme and what are the school fees like? Thank you very much, I am urgently needing help, kumon does not work for my child anymore so looking for something else.

[blueblue]

what abt the branch in Toa Payoh? Is it good? My son is 4. Does Jellic or MPM suit him more?