MPM Maths - Discussion

[jmm]

Hi GSK,


My boy doesn’t have time to do assessment books as MPM homework is to complete 16-18pages per week. I feel it is good enough for him. He is in St Hilda’s Primary and he had Math homework almost daily last year. This year is better.

I started him on MPM since K2 and I would say it did prepare him well for P1. He didnt do anything additional besides MPM and I would say scoring 93 is not too bad for him. Teacher Chris in MPM Tampines Central is very fierce and good so I guess it makes him think.

[GSK]

Hi jmm


Thanks for your reply and it did help in my decision. Maybe will give him after quitting the CMA.

Thanks.
gsk

[sydney]

i3mum:

Hi Sydney,


For pri school, where do you suggest to take for Maths?

sydney:

I think MPM or enopi is ok if you are talking about pre-school. It helps to build up the fundamental arithematic skills. However, I agree with 24-hr mum, once in primary school, should look for something different as Singapore math are heuristic.

In this forum, Learning Lab, Andrew Er and Sponge are highly recommended.

My suggestion:
> Choose a centre that specialises in Math and not one that do everything e.g. Mindstretcher etc.
> Choose a class that has low student: teacher ratio. Unlike languages, Math is a subject that cannot be taught effectively in a class of varied capabilities.
> If possible choose a centre that do heuristic problem solving because this usually is the biggest challenge for children.

[LJHLJH]

Hi everyone,

I have a question abt MPM Math. I understand that they assess the level of the child before the prog. My child is in K2 but has learning difficulties, so his math ability is perhaps K1 or even lower (he knows his numbers but finds addition challenging without personal guidance). Will he still be able to do an MPM programme? He also has relatively short attention span, so I think the colourful workbooks would be helpful.

Any advice, pls?

[blur mother]

Hi LJHLJH, I dun think u need to worry as I think they will let your son start from whichever level they think he should after they assess him. In addition, you can choose 2 lessons of 1 hr each per week if you think he has short attention span. I just sign my daughter up for MPM and she is starting this coming week so hope that it will help her in her maths too.

[i3mum]

Hi Sydney,


Thanks for your reply! Are any of your kids in Learning Lab, Andrew Er or Sponge? Feedback?

sydney:

i3mum:

Hi Sydney,

For pri school, where do you suggest to take for Maths? [quote=\"sydney\"]
I think MPM or enopi is ok if you are talking about pre-school. It helps to build up the fundamental arithematic skills. However, I agree with 24-hr mum, once in primary school, should look for something different as Singapore math are heuristic.

In this forum, Learning Lab, Andrew Er and Sponge are highly recommended.

My suggestion:
> Choose a centre that specialises in Math and not one that do everything e.g. Mindstretcher etc.
> Choose a class that has low student: teacher ratio. Unlike languages, Math is a subject that cannot be taught effectively in a class of varied capabilities.
> If possible choose a centre that do heuristic problem solving because this usually is the biggest challenge for children.[/quote]

[GSK]

Hi i3mum


Hv checked. Andrew Er and Sponge meant for upper Pri, eg P3 / P4. Yours next year only P1, so only learning lab, u may consider for this case.

Regards
gsk

i3mum:

Hi Sydney,

Thanks for your reply! Are any of your kids in Learning Lab, Andrew Er or Sponge? Feedback?

sydney:

[quote=\"i3mum\"]Hi Sydney,

For pri school, where do you suggest to take for Maths?

In this forum, Learning Lab, Andrew Er and Sponge are highly recommended.

My suggestion:
> Choose a centre that specialises in Math and not one that do everything e.g. Mindstretcher etc.
> Choose a class that has low student: teacher ratio. Unlike languages, Math is a subject that cannot be taught effectively in a class of varied capabilities.
> If possible choose a centre that do heuristic problem solving because this usually is the biggest challenge for children.

[/quote]

[hihikitty]

Don’t know about AE, between sponge and LB, I propose sponge as it specialises in Math. LB is more known for English.

[starz]

hi,

my child is in k1 this year n i m thinking of enrol her into MPM since alot of good reviews and feedback. May i know what do they cover or do in k1 syllabus?

Also is West coast MPM branch good???? how are the teachers there?

Any feedback?

Thank you for your valuable time.

[mummy of 3]

starz:

hi,

my child is in k1 this year n i m thinking of enrol her into MPM since alot of good reviews and feedback. May i know what do they cover or do in k1 syllabus?

Also is West coast MPM branch good???? how are the teachers there?

Any feedback?

Thank you for your valuable time.

I dun like the environment there...
Although i stay at Jurong area but will send to CCK...