Mighty Math - Discussion

[phtthp]

hi wan2bdad,


are all Mighty Maths wksheets done in class, or allowed to bring home do homework ? any homework to be done on daily basis ? if Yes, each day roughly need to spend how much time ?

is Mighty Maths worksheets standard similar, lower or higher - compared to P1 EPH Andrew Er, Simon Eio worksheets available at Popular ?

[wan2bdad]

hi happy2bemummy and Phtthp,


I am not sure about the primary school level as my DS is young and he is taking only the 45 minutes pre-school program.
For pre-school program, he completes a booklet in class and takes home another one for homework.
The teacher has advised me to divide the homework to be completed in 2 to 3 days.

Since the teacher has already taught part of the work in class, I will usually let my DS completest his homework himself.
I have gone through some of the difficult parts of the homework with my DS and some of the questions are really interesting. Things I dont like in my school days … the teacher termed them thinking skill questions. The other questions are related to learning Math concepts.
My DS likes the hands-on part, learning shapes.

For primary school level, I am completely out-of-touch… really need to learn more from other parents here. I can checkout with the teachers.

[SP Mummy]

wan2bdad:

Hi SP Mummy,


My DS is in Punggol class, 2.30pm timeslot. I saw 6 to 8 kids today but there are 3 teachers. I think there are more students in the second session, 4pm to 5.30pm timeslot.

Hi wan2bdad,

I have signed up for my daughter yesterday and i have quoted your son name. You will get discount too.

Thanks.

[phtthp]

hi wan2bdad & SP_Mummy,


for discount, must both kids come from the same centre, or can be different ?

[wan2bdad]

Hi SP Mummy,


May I know your DD’s name?

Thanks.



Hi Phtthp,

Not quite sure, I have to check with the teachers again.
I remember they operate a few centres in the East, so the discount may apply to the branches under the same management.

[SP Mummy]

[quote="wan2bdad"]Hi SP Mummy,


May I know your DD’s name?

Thanks.



Hi wan2bdad,

I just PM u. Thanks.

[wan2bdad]

Hi Phtthp,


Got a chance to "kaipo kaipo" when a mum was talking to the teacher at Punggol centre today . Her daughter was from Learning Lab too. She took 2 different math classes (is it necessary?).
They have different levels of worksheets to cater to for different learners… so her daughter is doing more difficult mock exam papers. I think this month is exam month right?

[phtthp]

hi wan2bdad,


Yes! this month is the busy exam month, Term 4 approaching year end. Many mommies are very busy at home, helping children prepare exams & brewing 'memory' chicken herbal soup to help child remember facts well.

i think Mighty Maths is not bad, as it covers and teach our children 2 aspects - a) Foundational Maths b) Heuristic Maths. Mighty Maths teach by hands on approach first, then followed by practise colorful worksheets, to reinforce concepts.

most students usually do not have problem understanding Foundational Maths (FM). But some may, where Heuristic Maths (HM) is concerned. Majority schools start teaching HM from P2 onwards, although minority schools may start teaching from P1 Term 4 onwards. Hence, it is good that Mighty Maths cover Heuristic Maths portion as well.

to me, i feel one Maths enrichment is sufficient. However that mom you happen to meet where her child take 2 Maths enrichment - perhaps because her child happen to be in those schools where it is a norm to send kids to the The Learning Lab (TLL is very ex). Her mom worry that her child may lose out to her classmates, if she doesn't send her child to TLL practise those difficult mock exam papers. Not sure how TLL teach, does it have hands on approach first, before attempting worksheets next?

if you're keen, you may pay TLL a visit. Ask them to show you sample worksheets see what they cover - for that level you're interested in for your child (nearer the time when your child reach P1, P2, P3, etc). See how far off is it from Mighty Maths ? compare & contrast:-

- Syllabus (content covered),
- teaching style, approach or methodology adopted in class,
- Teachers to kids ratio per group,
- duration each session,
- any replacement lesson if child falls sick,
- any others.

every child learns differently. Choose the one that is most appropriate for your child. One Maths enrichment enough. Drop whichever you deem not so suitable.

in fact, too much enrichment makes your child tired.

on the contrary, there are kids who excel in Maths, without going for any enrichment.

sharing from mother :-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4408&start=2930


Mighty Maths website:-
http://www.mightymath.com.sg/system.htm


Mighty Science website (start December 2011):-
http://mightysciencesg.blogspot.com/

[wan2bdad]

Thanks, I do agree with you … I thought too many programs will confuse the child.

[parentingangel]

Very interesting… can I have more details of their centre… my DD din do well for her SA… she din understand the math concepts taught in school…