Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary
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E3:
after have built the foundational concepts, ofcos, the algebra can be used freely...model way is quite basic. i remebered when i was in p3, has tried to bid farewell to this way already...but model is only way to settle problems until p6 here.Mrsbongz:
it's not that the kids can't use algebra, but more that the teachers need to know that they can understand the concepts well.. models are 1 of the key concepts I believe..
Yes, when it comes to Math, it all boils down to understanding the foundational concepts. Take for eg, you don't simply add and subtract, you have to know why sometimes, you need to carry forward and sometimes you need to \"borrow\". I taught my dd all the way down to understanding all these. I don't want her to do for the sake of doing. One can add and subtract mechanically, but without understanding what all these steps mean.
When it comes to fractions, I will explain in-depth what it the denominator or numerator represents, why the proportion remains the same although the fraction was reduced to the simplest form.
When drawing models, I will ensure she fully understands what she is drawing and representing. I like models because it not only trains the kids to draw out their thoughts but also to incorporate logic into them. Everything must be clearly depicted. If one can use algebra to solve a similar problem, it's because the brain is trained to work in logical steps, but not in a relational way. Either way, as long as the child gets the answer, the marks are his/her to keep during PSLE. -
E3:
aiyo, my elder daugher feels headache to her this sister...lizhi:
btw, E3, this morning, the first one, who said \"happy birthday\" to my dd, was your daughter... thank her :love: :love:
Oh, she did? Haha...she saw your dd's post in the Class Blog last evening...she is very sharp when it comes to things like this. Your dd was so cute to post her birthday in the midst of her explanation. :lol: :lol:
this gal always take comment to her elder sister's facebook. and in Answers.com, she answered her own question. faint! even we scolded her, she just laughed at you...
she don't get overly concerned with what other people are saying indeed. :oops: :oops: -
E3:
Yeah, mdm See created one blog for Faith3 last year too. she challenged her pupils to ask any questions and share knowledge in the blog.
It's created by Madam Jenny See. They use it to post comments on research topics and class projects assigned by her. I think it's meant for Responsibility 9's private use. :imsorry:Happy Mama:
Wow your DDs have a class blog? How nice. Wonder why my DD's class doesn't have any. :?
Any chance for me to take a look at the blog?
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Happy Mama:
Yes, really pretty sweet girl! my dd has told me many times \"she is very beautiful...\" and her mum, also, the smile is very sweetly... i know.E3, your DD is so sweet... :love:
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E3:
One of my favourite authors. My respite is when all 3 are having their dinner. I usually will wait for my dh to have dinner with him. I will go into my room and just soak myself into the world of books or anything that helps me to unwind. If anyone of them enters the room, I'll give them the mummy-has-shut-down-look and she'll leave instinctively.
Ha ha, same here, I escape into my world of Jodi Picoult!periwinklejoy:
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I try to 'escape' from my kids at night...by taking a longer than usual time to hang the wet laundry on bamboo. Need a break from them bcos the noise can be rather stressful after school all the way till nights...yes, weekends are no better.[/quote]yup she is my fav author. I hvnt bn able to find an author I luv so much. I go into depression mode wen I finish readg her book n has no new title fr her. Any recommendation of other authors dat can match up to her?
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dyh:
Yeah, mdm See created one blog for Faith3 last year too. she challenged her pupils to ask any questions and share knowledge in the blog.
that is very good idea... :love: :love:
in this blog, i learnt E3's dd, same as her mum, the writing was very organized and clear, logically presented...perfect! -
dyh:
Yeah, mdm See created one blog for Faith3 last year too. she challenged her pupils to ask any questions and share knowledge in the blog.
Yup, it's the same one. The URL is still named after Faith3 but the content and questions are directed at Responsibility 9 this year. -
E3:
I was quite impressed with what was done by Mdm See, the blog, the prompt responses, the attentiveness on the students... We were blessed to have her as FT last year.dyh:
Yeah, mdm See created one blog for Faith3 last year too. she challenged her pupils to ask any questions and share knowledge in the blog.
Yup, it's the same one. The URL is still named after Faith3 but the content and questions are directed at Responsibility 9 this year. -
Hi Lizhi
Is it your daughter’s birthday today ?
It happens to be my son’s bday today. So excited and happy. -
Janet, yes, it is also LiZhi's dd's birthday today. (I Kaypoh.)
Happy Birthday to Lizhi's dd and Janet's son!! :celebrate:
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