P2 Math - General Discussion
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I bought the book \"Step by Step Maths Problem Solving using Models\" for Primary 2 by Simon Eio and managed to \"educate\" myself somewhat on models! :lol:
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Hi Orange Belt,
If you were to relate the model method to algebra, I think there is some relationship to algebra.Itās just that in the model method, we represent the unknown " x" with a box or diagram and in algebra, it is simply x and y or any other alphabet.
Hope this helps. -
coolit:
Yes, I find it hard to teach as I do not understand the model method.
You are not alone...ksi:
[quote=\"jedamum\"]
i must be commenting from my own pov then...cos i am still very much stuck at the old-school math....that explains why i take a longer time to solve some of ds1's math questions.... sometimes, i don't even dare teach him in case i confuse him...:oops:
Any tips on how to learn this or do so?[/quote]Hi,
My DD and I find Fan-Math i-Excel (Heuristic and Model Approach) useful. It's a series of books for P1-P6. It covers some common heuristic (non-routine) questions and models. The P1 book even provides stickers for beginners to better visualise the models.
Fan-Math also has a set of assessment book cum CD-Rom (Model as a tool) for P2 aqnd P3. It's an interactive lesson that kids and adults would enjoy. Maybe you can go to their website and try their demo. Cost is $88 (promo price) for 12 month subsription. Works out to be about $7.33 per month... :lol: However, it's coming to year end so I don't know if they can pro-rate.
The website is http://www.fan-learning.com.sg -
Alternatively, there is those hometutor DVD on Math which they explain pretty clearly. You can either stand there in Popular bookstore to understand the model diagram method or buy a copy to learn. But I am not sure how much it cost though.
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ksi:
Alternatively, there is those hometutor DVD on Math which they explain pretty clearly. You can either stand there in Popular bookstore to understand the model diagram method or buy a copy to learn. But I am not sure how much it cost though.
I had bought it few years ago. It cost about $150 for 3 volume. Title is call:
Creative Mathematics
Heuristic Approach to Problem-Solving (Elementary) 2nd Edition.
Recommended for Primary 1 - 4. -
Brenda10:
That is good! I remember my mom using it to teach me.ksi:
Alternatively, there is those hometutor DVD on Math which they explain pretty clearly. You can either stand there in Popular bookstore to understand the model diagram method or buy a copy to learn. But I am not sure how much it cost though.
I had bought it few years ago. It cost about $150 for 3 volume. Title is call:
Creative Mathematics
Heuristic Approach to Problem-Solving (Elementary) 2nd Edition.
Recommended for Primary 1 - 4.
Popular used to have those cards box thing where they named them
SETA, B and C and they have questions posted there and a solution book?
I used it quite vigorously in Pri School and found that it helped me! -
iwannabe:
yes...u can view it as a simplified version of algebra.....Hi Orange Belt,
If you were to relate the model method to algebra, I think there is some relationship to algebra.It's just that in the model method, we represent the unknown \" x\" with a box or diagram and in algebra, it is simply x and y or any other alphabet.
Hope this helps.
when the child goes to upper primary
problems sums can be made easy by incorporating model method with algebra.... -
XtremeMEE:
That is good! I remember my mom using it to teach me.Brenda10:
[quote=\"ksi\"]Alternatively, there is those hometutor DVD on Math which they explain pretty clearly. You can either stand there in Popular bookstore to understand the model diagram method or buy a copy to learn. But I am not sure how much it cost though.
I had bought it few years ago. It cost about $150 for 3 volume. Title is call:
Creative Mathematics
Heuristic Approach to Problem-Solving (Elementary) 2nd Edition.
Recommended for Primary 1 - 4.
Popular used to have those cards box thing where they named them
SETA, B and C and they have questions posted there and a solution book?
I used it quite vigorously in Pri School and found that it helped me![/quote]Was it your ex-teacher (TAS) who recommended you the cards? She recommended me the same set too. I have been looking high and low for them but to no avail
Let me know if you come across them. Thanks! -
coolit:
Yes, I find it hard to teach as I do not understand the model method.
You are not alone...ksi:
[quote=\"jedamum\"]
i must be commenting from my own pov then...cos i am still very much stuck at the old-school math....that explains why i take a longer time to solve some of ds1's math questions.... sometimes, i don't even dare teach him in case i confuse him...:oops:
Any tips on how to learn this or do so?[/quote]These are some books I find useful in gaining an insight to the model methods -
The Singapore Model Method for Learning Mathematics by MOE
Conquer Problem Sums by onSponge (P3 - P6)
Challenging Maths Problems Made Easy by Ammiel Wan
Teaching Fraction, Ratio and Percentage Effectively
Model Diagrams by Maths456.com -
chamonix:
Yes, it was! I got mine years back from Popular. I got set C (yellow box)XtremeMEE:
Was it your ex-teacher (TAS) who recommended you the cards? She recommended me the same set too. I have been looking high and low for them but to no avail
Let me know if you come across them. Thanks!
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