OnSponge Maths - Discussion

[mummyscopio]

ok... thanks....

i received my this morning when i return from my marketing..
so happy now

[2bb]

I provide math tuition for primary pupils.


IQ thinking math focus on

Challenging problem sum( 100% )
IQ thinking games
Logic reasoning exercises and training
Max.3 students in a group
Parents can sit in

One free trial/preview is provided

Interested, please call 91002307. Location is Jurong west

B.regards
Mdm Chow
Mdm. Chow

[thinkingmath]

Hi there,


Thanks very much for your interest in onSponge's products and services.

@mummyscopio
Glad to hear you received your books. I am a little concerned by your comment that emails were not replied to as I personally monitor all inbound emails to our help, feedback and orders channels. In most cases we reply within 24 hours but may take a little longer over public holidays.

For future reference, should you need to contact us, you can complete the contact us form located here http://www.onsponge.com/contactus.html or on the email address given on your order form.

Thanks again,

Regards,

Chris Rogers
onSponge Team

[coolit]

Hi,


Is it worth going for onsponge math holiday programmes? Any comments?

[thinkingmath]

I'll try to speak with as little bias as possible leaving others to give their opinions on its worth


It depends on a few things:
- What are you and your child's expectations?
- What your child currently knows and what he / she does not know?
- What support and actions will occur afterwards?

The workshops are focused on problem sums with some fun thrown in to keep the kids motivated. The work is based around learning a number of concepts and associated strategies. Typically we can only get through 3 or 4 concepts per day (about 1 per hour). Each concept will start with \"pre-exercises\", followed by teaching of the concepts and strategies and finishing with 4 - 7 questions to be done in class.

If he / she is already an \"expert\" on all the concepts and strategies, this will serve to re-enforce those concepts rather than introduce them. All problem sums are new ranging from easy to hard (subjective of course). For those kids who are really quick, we will have additional bonus questions that are not distributed initially.

The approach we teach may or may not be different than what some teachers explain in schools depending on your child's school of course. For example, we do not always follow the steps and methods depicted in the books. The books are flat whereas in the workshops we can interact showing tricks, tips, short cuts, hints, etc. or in some cases entirely different concepts not found in the books. Only some of this is passed on to teachers in the schools.

On the other hand, if your child has never been introduced to any of the concepts and approaches, this will be a decent introduction. However, they will need to pay attention to keep up with those that have been previously. For this reason we typically have a number of facilitators assigned in a ratio of 1 coach for each 6-8 students. This allows the facilitators to assist those kids who fall behind in some areas while the main coach manages the class.

When your child returns home, you really need to redo the questions again 2-4 weeks later to re-enforce the learning that occurred. If the child simply attends the workshop, goes home, and never uses the concepts again then it's not really the right workshop for him/her. Like all things we learn (observe, interact, and do) and we must practice (more do). If it is just to learn a couple of tricks and occupy some time, it's better to sign up for a sports programme

I leave it to others to make comments on the worth.

Chris Rogers
onSponge Team










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[whywhy]

Have you sent your kids to the onsponge workshop before? How do u find? Can a child grab the concepts well in just 2 days ? Pls share your child feedback here too. Thank u all.

[ksnewbie]

whywhy:

Have you sent your kids to the onsponge workshop before? How do u find? Can a child grab the concepts well in just 2 days ? Pls share your child feedback here too. Thank u all.

I would also like to know.thank you

[24hr-mum]

my gal went, she found it too fast and didnt understand a single thing.

she’s an ave kid. for smarter ones maybe they will benefit

[ksnewbie]

24hr-mum:

my gal went, she found it too fast and didnt understand a single thing.

she's an ave kid. for smarter ones maybe they will benefit

Thanks. mine is also average. think maybe not suitable too so need someone else to give feedback.

[cannotsleep]

My DS, 70+ standard. His comments is the concepts and methods already been taught in school. Also the trainer speed is too fast.