CMA Math - Discussion

[Pen88n]

ppnqq:

Sorry, ST a little. Between ICR and CMA, which one is better or more crucial for pre-schoolers or toddlers as a base? Can mummies who have the experience kindly share pls. Thank you.

When you referred to pre-schoolers / toddlers, I think you are referring to kids below nursery age? For CMA, the best age to start is at least 4-6 years old, when kids can already recognise and write numbers and maybe do some simple counting of addition and subtraction (though they say not necessary). With this little foundation, it is easier to build up the +-x/ computation foundation that CMA is imparting.

I personally believe there is a right time for everything, and certain things cannot be rushed or it will backfire. Some parents tried to \"squeeze in\" learning early so that kids can have more time to learn and acquire more. It doesn't necessarily work this way. If you start a kid too early, the kid will have difficulty grasping as he/she is just not ready for that or adopt a \"play play\" attitude. It will then create a mental block / wrong attitude when the kid is ready to learn.

[mama_g]

crown12:

Hi,I'm thinking of sending my 4yso girl to CMA at Yew Tee Branch. Can I have feedback on the teachers etc at this branch? Tks.

Hi, I am also thinking to enroll my DD into Yew Tee branch, have u gotten any replies on feedback of teachers, care to share please? TIA.

[phtthp]

in CMA maths, there is this ‘115-Li’, a critical phase. Can someone kindly explain how this concept work ? TIA

[jerejoy]

Hi,


I would like to enroll my boy to CMA. can I know which branch is good and has better patient teachers? Bedok, Marine Parade or Tamp? Appreciate yr feedbacks.

[yap_susan]

Is CMA math in cohesion with learning methods in prmary schools?

[ppnqq]

Thanks for the feedback, Pen88n. How about preschoolers? Which is more important or crucial, ICR or CMA?

[crown12]

mama_g:

crown12:

Hi,I'm thinking of sending my 4yso girl to CMA at Yew Tee Branch. Can I have feedback on the teachers etc at this branch? Tks.

Hi, I am also thinking to enroll my DD into Yew Tee branch, have u gotten any replies on feedback of teachers, care to share please? TIA.

Nope. I didnt. I happened to pass by the branch last weekend. Saw that they have a free trail for new enrollment till end June. Hmm.. thinking whether to sign up or not..

[bigsnoopy]

Most of the centre don’t conduct morning lessons right?

[Pen88n]

yap_susan:

Is CMA math in cohesion with learning methods in prmary schools?

CMA is teaching abacus. School does not need abacus. However, abacus build the +-x/ computation foundation for the kids, and sensitivity to numbers. I personally believe it helps in training the brain.

[Pen88n]

ppnqq:

Thanks for the feedback, Pen88n. How about preschoolers? Which is more important or crucial, ICR or CMA?

When you say ICR, you are referring to I Can Read? Sorry I can't comment on that, as both my kids learn to read by themselves (we read to them initially) without having to send to ICR.

I supposed different kids are different, so you may want to evaluate the need yourself. Reading skill and habit is definitely very important, and I stress on reading for both my kids.