P2 Math - General Discussion

[coolit]

Brenda10:

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.

How good do you find it, is it useful for a clueless mom like me who can only use algebra?

[Brenda10]

coolit:

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.

How good do you find it, is it useful for a clueless mom like me who can only use algebra?[/quote]Hi Coolit

This set of multi-video lesson comes with:
Act it Out
Use a Picture/Diagram/Model
Make a Systematic List
Look For a Pattern
Work Backwards
Use Guess and Check

There are examples associated with the above methods as well as questions for practicing.

We seldom use it perhaps due to DD maths during P1 - P3 have no much problem.

Basically, I think the explanation and the illustration are good. More important is that you must have the patient and discipline when adapt to this type of method.

Hope the above useful to you.

[coolit]

Brenda10:

Hi Coolit

This set of multi-video lesson comes with:
Act it Out
Use a Picture/Diagram/Model
Make a Systematic List
Look For a Pattern
Work Backwards
Use Guess and Check

There are examples associated with the above methods as well as questions for practicing.

We seldom use it perhaps due to DD maths during P1 - P3 have no much problem.

Basically, I think the explanation and the illustration are good. More important is that you must have the patient and discipline when adapt to this type of method.

Hope the above useful to you.

Thank you very much for your explanation! :celebrate:

[Brenda10]

coolit:

Brenda10:

Hi Coolit

This set of multi-video lesson comes with:
Act it Out
Use a Picture/Diagram/Model
Make a Systematic List
Look For a Pattern
Work Backwards
Use Guess and Check

There are examples associated with the above methods as well as questions for practicing.

We seldom use it perhaps due to DD maths during P1 - P3 have no much problem.

Basically, I think the explanation and the illustration are good. More important is that you must have the patient and discipline when adapt to this type of method.

Hope the above useful to you.

Thank you very much for your explanation! :celebrate:

Hi Coolit, you're welcome. :celebrate:

[corneyAmber]

Four people, Adam, Betty, Calvin and Dave are in a race

Calvin is between Adam and Dave. Adam is a few paces ahead of Betty. There is no one behind Betty. Who is leading in the race?

(1) Adam
(2) Betty
(3) Calvin
(4) Dave

What is your answer?
What is your child's answer?

[Brenda10]

ksi:

Four people, Adam, Betty, Calvin and Dave are in a race

Calvin is between Adam and Dave. Adam is a few paces ahead of Betty. There is no one behind Betty. Who is leading in the race?

(1) Adam
(2) Betty
(3) Calvin
(4) Dave

What is your answer?
What is your child's answer?

Dear KSI

My answer and dd are the same: (4) Dave

[lostbunny]

ksi:

Four people, Adam, Betty, Calvin and Dave are in a race

Calvin is between Adam and Dave. Adam is a few paces ahead of Betty. There is no one behind Betty. Who is leading in the race?

(1) Adam
(2) Betty
(3) Calvin
(4) Dave

What is your answer?
What is your child's answer?

My DS and I have the same answer: (4) Dave

[Trapwithin]

ksi:

Four people, Adam, Betty, Calvin and Dave are in a race

Calvin is between Adam and Dave. Adam is a few paces ahead of Betty. There is no one behind Betty. Who is leading in the race?

(1) Adam
(2) Betty
(3) Calvin
(4) Dave

What is your answer?
What is your child's answer?

My dd and I also have the saw answer : Dave

[MOE Hater]

I think it can be adam or dave since they did not mention if adam was directly in front of betty. however, in an exam sitiuation, i would make the assumption that adam is directly in front of betty and would go for dave

[mrswongtuition]

This question was discussed in KSP before!


Four people, Adam, Betty, Calvin and Dave are in a race
We have A, B, C & D.

Calvin is between Adam and Dave.
It can be:
A C D
or
D C A

Adam is a few paces ahead of Betty.
Based on 'a few paces ahead of Betty', we can assume that he is very close to Betty.
A B

There is no one behind Betty.
Since there is no one behind Betty, it would be
D C A B
1st

Who is leading in the race?
(1) Adam
(2) Betty
(3) Calvin
(4) Dave is leading in the race.