Models for maths in primary school

[mama_mia]

buds:

You're welcome mama_mia,


So, will you be introducing the model
method to your girl soon?

trying to teach, but i have to learn it myself......but my girl's teacher is not introducing yet.

[mama_mia]

san76:

buds:

Heyya curious_mom,


Just to share an assessment book. Special recommendation from
me and bitchymum (highlighted in P1/P2 Math thread) titled >
Problems Solving Process by Fabian Ng (starts from P2)

The book has examples on problems solving using models method.
It's quite a good assessment book for parents to teach their kids
cos the examples are easy to understand.

Hi Buds,

The book you recommend is indeed a very useful. My kid like it. My son is now doing it though he is only P1. Very good book.

You may also like to check out this book: Top Marks Handbook by Dr. Fong Ho Kheong. A very easy book on model. Useful explanation and example to illustrate the concept.

[buds]

Thanks, mama_mia!

[tianzhu]

Hi


Some useful books if you wish to learn more about Model Drawing.

The Essential Parents’ Guide to Primary Maths by Dr Fong Ho Keong
Top marks by Dr Fong Ho Keong.
Maths Model Diagrams from Maths456 by Tan BM

This is probably the latest book in the market which emphasises on MD.
The Singapore Model Method for Learning Mathematics by EPB Panpac Education

[kiasumama]

Mummies


If you always insist from young on the child drawing model for every word type question, the child gonna have no problem dealing with it at p2 or p3.

Model drawings come in very handy and of importantance when u touch P3 becos as the questions get more difficult, you will notice that without models you probably have problems visualising them. Yes, it helps with visualization. Once u’re able to apply models to those complex questions ur child will be able to do the sum step by step.

[Suz855]

I agreed with Mrs Wong that MD will be handy to solve maths problem sums. I would advocate to start them like P2 … most school in P2 has a solid topics on model drawing, however as P2 problem sums or even upto P3 they are pretty straight forward, some children may choose not draw model as working to solve the problems … I think as parent or even educator we need to stress the importance, as practise make perfect & soon MD will become as easy as our vertical adding/multiplication … have fun

[fridayeducation]

I am a part time tutor/tuition agent and an undergrad with 9 students on hand. I am replying your question as a tutor.


Anyhow, your child should spend 1 minute to draw a model and another 4 minutes to finish the question (max)

Try to brief your child on the basic model concepts

Eg. A have $2 and B have $3. How much do they have altogether?
Eg. A have $10. B has $5 fewer. How much do they have altogether?

Step by step. increase the level of difficulties. will definitely help. If he keeps doing them, when he sees the question, he will know what to draw almost instantly. It will be like when you see a lightning, you know the thunder will come.

[Jennifer]

Try this online http://www.mathplayground.com


It has a section on model, comes with a demo on how to use models in prob sums. Very easy to understand.

Must be patient when introducing model. No.1 had no prob understanding it when he was taught by the sch. No.2 had delayed understanding. I was so anxious then and kept telling No.2 die die he must master it. So I left him to do 2 levels of the qns in this website. Now he has no prob.

[kiasumama]

The school doesnt award/minus marks for models right or wrong…i wonder why?


The importance of the models are significant, arent they?

[fridayeducation]

kiasumama:

The school doesnt award/minus marks for models right or wrong...i wonder why?


The importance of the models are significant, arent they?

The model is significant in visualizing the questions, some schools will allocate marks for models as to them it is part of the working.

An answer to a normal model question should consist of;

1. Models
2. Statements
3. Equation
4. Final Answers

Every school has a different standard as to what to expect in a paper, some schools give full marks as long as the final answer is correct, some will not, it all depends on which school you are in.