CMA Math - Discussion

[jce]

My kids are with CMA Toa Payoh. Daughter’s been with them for 2 yrs plus and my son started beginning of the year. The group of teachers there are nice though they have had some changes for the foundation class.


I agree with pen88, why spend the money on "how to write numbers". Kids go to CMA to learn abacus, mental sums, not how to write. Though I can see the "singing part" as perhaps using songs to remember formulas? Not sure if that’s what they’re doing. Personally I don’t think should send kids who are not ready for the classes.

[Darkcoco]

jce:

My kids are with CMA Toa Payoh. Daughter's been with them for 2 yrs plus and my son started beginning of the year. The group of teachers there are nice though they have had some changes for the foundation class.


I agree with pen88, why spend the money on \"how to write numbers\". Kids go to CMA to learn abacus, mental sums, not how to write. Though I can see the \"singing part\" as perhaps using songs to remember formulas? Not sure if that's what they're doing. Personally I don't think should send kids who are not ready for the classes.

Hello Jce,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Agreed, I thought it would be good fro my boy to start excersing his brain as it will also help cope better in Maths (Except problem solving).

I will ask the centre if they have trial class, so I would give a sudden shock to my boy. :shock:

Best regards,
Darkcoco

[AllyWonder]

Hi, anyone know if we are still eligible for the referral fee if I have reserved a trial lesson for my gal ? Anyone can advise please…

[cool_hi]

HI AllyWonder,

PM u..hope it helps CHeers!!

[dogbaby_25]

Hi,

I need referal as well for punggol cma
Can someone pls assist.

Thanks

[Pen88n]

dogbaby_25:

Hi,

I need referal as well for punggol cma
Can someone pls assist.

Thanks

Dogbaby_25,
Have PM you. Please check inbox.

[hihikitty]

Can someone share with me what is the referral programme offer? Thanks.

[Pen88n]

hihikitty:

Can someone share with me what is the referral programme offer? Thanks.

New registration enjoy a 8% discount if referred by an existing CMA student. Please PM me and I can send you my kid's info if you require this referral.

[Darkcoco]

Hello Parents,


I have just called CMA today, they are offering free trial class for this month. Any interested parties can call them to finds out more.

[poo_power]

Huh … i just paid for my trial class on 1st April …


Does the free trial only apply to certain centre because i just called the one that my boy attended today and she says that it is $30 per lesson.

Anyway, would like to hear mummy feedback.

Brought my son to paid trial class today and i stayed thro out the 1.5hrs

1) Is the norm for the teacher to walk in and out of the class 10 times
- she even answered when a call came in
- also typed something on the outside computer (and i heard a loud crash/bang in class - not sure if someone fell down or slipped off the chair??!

2) Does anybody know norm how long will teacher teach the class?
Mine is about 15mins or so …

3) The teacher seems rather impatient and use words like - better hurry up do your work … but when she spoke to parent (in No1) - she seemed so friendly and sincere …

My whole experience at this Centre is totally negative!!!

Can any mummy recommend a better centre/teacher?

Thank you.