Parents, not enrichment centres, are key to result
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Chenonceau:
ds does not use branching or model. I think most questions can be done using units and parts and simple equation. Yes, sometimes simple simultaneous equation to get rid of unknowns. It is not tough, because every step is logical.PiggyLalala:
However, i believe there are alternative ways of solving these questions without using simultaneous equations. I think models can work for such questions. Mathizzfun in the PSLE Math thread is very good in drawing models and solving questions using models only
What he tries to do is to try out multiple methods so that he has a sense of each method. This gives him some sense to choose the fastest method during exams. Depending on the question, the method used can save a great deal of time. Sometimes, it's branching. Sometimes, it's algebra. Sometimes, it's model.
Speed is important in PSLE. The faster you solve, the less mental energy you expend. This means your stamina is better too. Stamina is important too. -
PiggyLalala:
I'll keep this advice in mind going forward. School hasn't taught simultaneous yet so he's learning on his own with a secondary textbook.
ds does not use branching or model. I think most questions can be done using units and parts and simple equation. Yes, sometimes simple simultaneous equation to get rid of unknowns. It is not tough, because every step is logical. -
Questions on speed and area can be quite tough too.
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PiggyLalala:
Questions on speed and area can be quite tough too.
These no problem as yet. Circles is what kills him. We had to buy a Math Olympiad book to get some practice there. -
Chenonceau:
Btw, the GE also did not teach the kids on solving simultaneous equations.
I'll keep this advice in mind going forward. School hasn't taught simultaneous yet so he's learning on his own with a secondary textbook.PiggyLalala:
ds does not use branching or model. I think most questions can be done using units and parts and simple equation. Yes, sometimes simple simultaneous equation to get rid of unknowns. It is not tough, because every step is logical.
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Chenonceau:
Circle as in area involving circles.PiggyLalala:
Questions on speed and area can be quite tough too.
These no problem as yet. Circles is what kills him. We had to buy a Math Olympiad book to get some practice there. -
PiggyLalala:
Circle as in area involving circles.[/quote]Area and perimeter... those are toughies. For him. Need practice.Chenonceau:
[quote=\"PiggyLalala\"]Questions on speed and area can be quite tough too.
These no problem as yet. Circles is what kills him. We had to buy a Math Olympiad book to get some practice there. -
PiggyLalala:
See lah... that's why my son's ex best friend JJ, in GEP, has to go for tuition too!!!!!!!!
Btw, the GE also did not teach the kids on solving simultaneous equations. -
Chenonceau:
Area and perimeter... those are toughies. For him. Need practice.[/quote]
Circle as in area involving circles.PiggyLalala:
[quote=\"Chenonceau
These no problem as yet. Circles is what kills him. We had to buy a Math Olympiad book to get some practice there.
Ds also faced difficulties in solving area and perimeter on circles. Luckily for him, his psle is an easy maths paper. -
Chenonceau:
No lah, you dont have to go tuition to learn simultaneous equations. What i mean is the GE does not have specific worksheet to teach the kids on solving simultaneous equations. But the teachers may have solved some maths questions using simultaneous equation method whereas maybe the mainstream uses models? actually i also do not know how the ge trs teach maths. They dont categorise the questions for them like onsponge and the students are free to use any method that they want.
See lah... that's why my son's ex best friend JJ, in GEP, has to go for tuition too!!!!!!!!PiggyLalala:
Btw, the GE also did not teach the kids on solving simultaneous equations.
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