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[silverhorse]

WCW:

silverhorse:

I contemplated sending DS2 for abacus, but feedback from DS1 was that it did not helped him in his P1 math back then. So beginning 1st Sept, I sent DS2 to Enopi math. They teach basic thinking skills and critical thinking skills. I treat this as a foundation course to Primary school math.

hi silverhorse,
what is the fees like at Enopi math? and what they do?

Hi WCW,

I pay $140 per month ( 4 lessons ). The branch is at Beauty World Plaza, and each lesson lasts 1.5hrs. In Basic Thinking skills, they learn counting skills ( addition n subtraction) and depending on your child's skills, he/she may advance to multiplication or division. Homework is workbook with lots of repetitive practice. In Critical Thinking skills, the child is taught creative ways to solve some simple questions.

Enopi is originated from Korea. and they do English and Math.

http://enopimathreading.com/math-skills-tutoring-learning-center.html

You may read more from this link.

[puff]

My DD also use finger counting and sometimes can still count wrongly

For sum like 19+6, she will put out 6 fingers and start counting from 19.
For sum like 19+16 , I got to remind her dun use fingers, write down n do vertical carry over.

I still remember when I was in k1, my mom is happy that I can count from 1-10
Nowadays kid got to learn everything at such a fast pace

[jedamum]

puff:

My DD also use finger counting and sometimes can still count wrongly

For sum like 19+6, she will put out 6 fingers and start counting from 19.
For sum like 19+16 , I got to remind her dun use fingers, write down n do vertical carry over.

I still remember when I was in k1, my mom is happy that I can count from 1-10
Nowadays kid got to learn everything at such a fast pace

puff,
i am using the same technique too! it works good for subtraction and add/minus of single digits.
but i think maybe the school is still using traditional method (or is it my boy's own method), of using fingers to add (ie for 'ten',he will put out his pointer and clench fist using the other hand), sometimes he will insist to use his own method and get wrong in the 'transition' at 'ten'.
we have not advance to 19+16 yet
now is 12+5
next stage will be 12+15
then 9+6
then 19+6
then 19+16
or something like that depending on which stage he is receptive.


my ds1 did more advance than this when he is this age. so in this sense, ds2 is lagging abit.

[silverhorse]

puff:

My DD also use finger counting and sometimes can still count wrongly

For sum like 19+6, she will put out 6 fingers and start counting from 19.
For sum like 19+16 , I got to remind her dun use fingers, write down n do vertical carry over.

I still remember when I was in k1, my mom is happy that I can count from 1-10
Nowadays kid got to learn everything at such a fast pace

I am using coloured ice-cream sticks too, besides fingers.

[puff]

jedamum:

puff:

My DD also use finger counting and sometimes can still count wrongly

For sum like 19+6, she will put out 6 fingers and start counting from 19.
For sum like 19+16 , I got to remind her dun use fingers, write down n do vertical carry over.

I still remember when I was in k1, my mom is happy that I can count from 1-10
Nowadays kid got to learn everything at such a fast pace

puff,
i am using the same technique too! it works good for subtraction and add/minus of single digits.
but i think maybe the school is still using traditional method (or is it my boy's own method), of using fingers to add (ie for 'ten',he will put out his pointer and clench fist using the other hand), sometimes he will insist to use his own method and get wrong in the 'transition' at 'ten'.
we have not advance to 19+16 yet
now is 12+5
next stage will be 12+15
then 9+6
then 19+6
then 19+16
or something like that depending on which stage he is receptive.


my ds1 did more advance than this when he is this age. so in this sense, ds2 is lagging abit.

DD sometimes like to use her own method too, I try not to interfere as long as she get the rite answer.
I find that for sums that she use her own method she is able to understand the concept better.

[jedamum]

puff:

DD sometimes like to use her own method too, I try not to interfere as long as she get the rite answer.
I find that for sums that she use her own method she is able to understand the concept better.

i try not to interfere, but the 'pointer+clench fist' method of subtraction is unreliable in the sense that the kid will count wrongly during the transition.

i try to do some math daily. we use Uno cards (we use the number side for addition/subtraction exercises or flip over and use the no. of cards ie use 4 cards to represent '4' if the kid get stuck at certain sums) and call them 'Uno Math Time'. :boogie:

[puff]

jedamum:

puff:

DD sometimes like to use her own method too, I try not to interfere as long as she get the rite answer.
I find that for sums that she use her own method she is able to understand the concept better.

i try not to interfere, but the 'pointer+clench fist' method of subtraction is unreliable in the sense that the kid will count wrongly during the transition.

i try to do some math daily. we use Uno cards (we use the number side for addition/subtraction exercises or flip over and use the no. of cards ie use 4 cards to represent '4' if the kid get stuck at certain sums) and call them 'Uno Math Time'. :boogie:

Remind me when I am young I learning mental calculation by playing Black Jack :laugh:

[Superduckie]

We have been away for a while. :thankyou: For the big welcome.

Yes time flies really fast. No more holiday anytime when they starts primary school. My friends with older kids always tell me to enjoy them when they at home. Now i can appreciate their advice and time is running out.

[Superduckie]

puff:

jedamum:

[quote=\"puff\"]
DD sometimes like to use her own method too, I try not to interfere as long as she get the rite answer.
I find that for sums that she use her own method she is able to understand the concept better.

i try not to interfere, but the 'pointer+clench fist' method of subtraction is unreliable in the sense that the kid will count wrongly during the transition.

i try to do some math daily. we use Uno cards (we use the number side for addition/subtraction exercises or flip over and use the no. of cards ie use 4 cards to represent '4' if the kid get stuck at certain sums) and call them 'Uno Math Time'. :boogie:

Remind me when I am young I learning mental calculation by playing Black Jack :laugh:[/quote]
Great tip for making math fun. My dd1 is not bad at math. I reckon it is the lack of pratice. I guess for those not born mathematical, practicing is the way to improve. Will try as soon as i get my hands on Uno.

[jedamum]

Superduckie:

Great tip for making math fun. My dd1 is not bad at math. I reckon it is the lack of pratice. I guess for those not born mathematical, practicing is the way to improve. Will try as soon as i get my hands on Uno.

glad you find the Uno game useful
you can also teach your kid to play Uno. just need to modify the rules a bit.
we basically follow the rules, but instead of holding the cards in our hands (his hand is too small), we placed it on the floor. so place 1 card to start and we have to match number or colour and all those action cards. but must give chance la...cannot draw 4 him all the way.