OnSponge Maths - Discussion

[atutor2001]

lauren:

thanks. wanted a centre that teach math thinkg skills (not just how to solve the problem sums like most tuition centres and the child usu forgets the mthd after sometime)...

I am going to get killed here but I am still going to say it anyway.

A computer cannot think but it can solve a standard question if it has been fed the standard solving procedure.

Top students also \"do not really think\" when they solve problem. They organise the information and recognise the problem type, then apply the necessary procedure to solve. The difference between top students and computer is that after solving the problem, top students understand what they are doing but the computer don't.

The most important difference is that if the problem sum is new, top student can manipulate and modify the solving procedure which computer can't.

What make them top students is : they understand and remembered the various standard procedure/method. They have a head start, by applying the various standard solving methods immediately, instead of starting from scratch - i.e. drawing model, then compare, if can't see anything, die. .

Can we train someone to solve math just like a computer? Yes though not recommended. However, if someone is going to spend too much time thinking, ending up with not enough time, I would rather let him solve math like a dumb computer - cannot get A* though.

We cannot hide from the necessity to memorise the various solving methods. With limited time in exam, it is a misconception that we will have the time to solve every problem sum by thinking from square 1. When we solve a math question, the first thing is to organise the information to recognise the method to apply. If cannot, change method.... if still cannot skip.

[24hr-mum]

sorry, asking sthing unrelated.

when reading the forum, how to skip the pages and straightaway go to a certain page?
some threads got so many pages, cant finish reading at one go

[jesschan]

atutor2001:

We cannot hide from the necessity to memorise the various solving methods. With limited time in exam, it is a misconception that we will have the time to solve every problem sum by thinking from square 1. When we solve a math question, the first thing is to organise the information to recognise the method to apply. If cannot, change method.... if still cannot skip.

Exactly my sentiments. During exams, the kid probably only has time to apply formula and not spend time deriving formula. That's why practising maths questions is important. With enough practices, the kid can recognise the method to apply easily.

[Brenda10]

Hi, I just go through the onSponge book 5 on topics of Fraction, ratio and percentage (all are linked) and realize there are total 175 questions for practicing.


Perhaps the drilling will make you die die remember the methods when come to Maths questions.

[24hr-mum]

is it possible to just buy the onsponge bk n teach urself instead of going to their tuition?

[Brenda10]

It does depend on individual ability. For myself, I can only understand certain method which is straight forward.

[atutor2001]

No worry if you don’t understand. With internet and this wonderful forum you can get assistance to understand very easily. Just post and ask here. The math experts here are very good, equal if not better than most … and most importantly, very helpful with very clear illustrations.

[24hr-mum]

can let me know how to skip to certain page no of the thread?

[Hifive]

Brenda10:

Hi, I just go through the onSponge book 5 on topics of Fraction, ratio and percentage (all are linked) and realize there are total 175 questions for practicing.


Perhaps the drilling will make you die die remember the methods when come to Maths questions.

Hello Brenda10

For the Onsponge book, besides buying online from their website, can we buy it from other bookshops?

[sleepy]

Anyone tried their regular classes (not workshop)? I presume there’s one?


Please feedback whether the regular class is good?