P2 Math - General Discussion

[Callie Tan]

Tinkerbelle:

Hi plum-cake,


I used i-excel: Heuristic and model approach by Li Fanglan for my DDs and they found the examples in the book easy to understand. The book covers heuristic questions and also teaches the concept of models with simple questions and pictures. It even comes with different colour-coded bars of different lengths for the child to stick onto to models so he/she can visualise the models better. If you want to start from the basics, maybe use the P1 book first, then move on to the P2 book.

Hi Tinkerbelle,

I can't find the book at Bishan Popular... where did you get it?

[Tinkerbelle]

Callie Tan:

Tinkerbelle:

Hi plum-cake,


I used i-excel: Heuristic and model approach by Li Fanglan for my DDs and they found the examples in the book easy to understand. The book covers heuristic questions and also teaches the concept of models with simple questions and pictures. It even comes with different colour-coded bars of different lengths for the child to stick onto to models so he/she can visualise the models better. If you want to start from the basics, maybe use the P1 book first, then move on to the P2 book.

Hi Tinkerbelle,

I can't find the book at Bishan Popular... where did you get it?

Hi callie,
I bought them at United Square Popular last year. Maybe can check the books out when your DD is at TLL. Dunno if PCS starts teaching models at P1 cos some schs don't start till P2. :lol:

[Callie Tan]

Tinkerbelle:

Callie Tan:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"]Hi plum-cake,


I used i-excel: Heuristic and model approach by Li Fanglan for my DDs and they found the examples in the book easy to understand. The book covers heuristic questions and also teaches the concept of models with simple questions and pictures. It even comes with different colour-coded bars of different lengths for the child to stick onto to models so he/she can visualise the models better. If you want to start from the basics, maybe use the P1 book first, then move on to the P2 book.

Hi Tinkerbelle,

I can't find the book at Bishan Popular... where did you get it?

Hi callie,
I bought them at United Square Popular last year. Maybe can check the books out when your DD is at TLL. Dunno if PCS starts teaching models at P1 cos some schs don't start till P2. :lol:[/quote]Ok wil check again cos this saturday will be at United Sq again... Thanks.

I am preparing myself and learn first so that I know how to teach. I used to learn from my P5 students wen I was tutoring but that was almost 10-15 years ago...

[Tinkerbelle]

Callie Tan:

Ok wil check again cos this saturday will be at United Sq again... Thanks.


I am preparing myself and learn first so that I know how to teach. I used to learn from my P5 students wen I was tutoring but that was almost 10-15 years ago...

:salute: Wow...dedicated mummy. 10-15 years ago....time for refresher course.. :evil: Have fun learning...

[plum-cake]

Its(i-Excel model as a tool) available at POP at bras B complex, toa payoh.


I saw another book from MOE pale yellow in colour. $31. singapore maths. any body use this book or any feed back?

I found Bar Modelling A problem solving tool from Marshell Cavendish at kinokuniya 30$. and step by step model drawing 40$

Before I buy any of these I really want to have a good look at the other titles.

Thanks you for your kind replies.. :celebrate:

[Tinkerbelle]

plum-cake:

Its(i-Excel model as a tool) available at POP at bras B complex, toa payoh.


I saw another book from MOE pale yellow in colour. $31. singapore maths. any body use this book or any feed back?

I found Bar Modelling A problem solving tool from Marshell Cavendish at kinokuniya 30$. and step by step model drawing 40$

Before I buy any of these I really want to have a good look at the other titles.

Thanks you for your kind replies.. :celebrate:

Hi plum-cake,

I'm not ure if POP at TP or Bras B sell i-Ecel as a tool. Will let you know if I see it k. Alternatively, maybe you can call them to check if it's available.

I have used the yellow MOE book - The Singapore Model Method forLearning Mathematics...This book is a good investment for model drawing...covers models from the basics right up to the complicated models that the child will need in P5/P6. The chapters are arranged according to topics and all models are clearly labelled and explanations are clear.

However, because it covers models across the Pri sch syllabus...there are only about less than 20 pages that may be relevant to the P1/P2 syllabus....the part-whole model and the comparison model. The rest will be overwhelming, unless you intend to guide your child all the way to P6.

[plum-cake]

Tinkerbelle:

unless you intend to guide your child all the way to P6.

:shock: :?

Thanks a lot. I think I can go with my dd up to p4 level

[Callie Tan]

Tinkerbelle:

Callie Tan:

Ok wil check again cos this saturday will be at United Sq again... Thanks.


I am preparing myself and learn first so that I know how to teach. I used to learn from my P5 students wen I was tutoring but that was almost 10-15 years ago...

:salute: Wow...dedicated mummy. 10-15 years ago....time for refresher course.. :evil: Have fun learning...

Thanks but I think since my girl started P1, I am becoming more and more kiasu!! The more info I found out, I become hungrier for more info!! How!?????

[Callie Tan]

plum-cake:

Its(i-Excel model as a tool) available at POP at bras B complex, toa payoh.


I saw another book from MOE pale yellow in colour. $31. singapore maths. any body use this book or any feed back?

I found Bar Modelling A problem solving tool from Marshell Cavendish at kinokuniya 30$. and step by step model drawing 40$

Before I buy any of these I really want to have a good look at the other titles.

Thanks you for your kind replies.. :celebrate:

Wow I look at the prices I headache! At this moment I have already spent almost $100 on all the assessment books!! But it seems like still got many good ones I havent bought....

[Tinkerbelle]

Callie Tan:

plum-cake:

Its(i-Excel model as a tool) available at POP at bras B complex, toa payoh.


I saw another book from MOE pale yellow in colour. $31. singapore maths. any body use this book or any feed back?

I found Bar Modelling A problem solving tool from Marshell Cavendish at kinokuniya 30$. and step by step model drawing 40$

Before I buy any of these I really want to have a good look at the other titles.

Thanks you for your kind replies.. :celebrate:

Wow I look at the prices I headache! At this moment I have already spent almost $100 on all the assessment books!! But it seems like still got many good ones I havent bought....

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: There will always be new assessment books out everytime you think you've bought most of it...very hard to keep up. we must control ourselves.... Only get new ones when your DD has finished the ones you bought earlier. Otherwise, you'll end up with unused assessment books end of P1. That's what happened to me with DD1...Being my 1st child, I got carried away..keke.