Club 2002 Kids

[Champion]

Hi All,

I was reading the following thread:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=26248&p=767126#p767126

Do your kid learn or use algebra at P4 level?

[711mum]

Champion:

Hi All,

I was reading the following thread:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=26248&p=767126#p767126

Do your kid learn or use algebra at P4 level?

Champion, you just made me , I have yet to recharge from SA1 stress you know.

[Champion]

711mum:

Champion:

Hi All,

I was reading the following thread:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=26248&p=767126#p767126

Do your kid learn or use algebra at P4 level?

Champion, you just made me , I have yet to recharge from SA1 stress you know.

:oops: :imsorry: I am not making you :nailbite: :scared: :yikes:

I was just :shock: when I read that thread and was :? - as I don't remember seeing Algebra at the P4A or P4B textbook

[711mum]

Champion:

711mum:

[quote=\"Champion\"]Hi All,

I was reading the following thread:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=26248&p=767126#p767126

Do your kid learn or use algebra at P4 level?

Champion, you just made me , I have yet to recharge from SA1 stress you know.

:oops: :imsorry: I am not making you :nailbite: :scared: :yikes:

I was just :shock: when I read that thread and was :? - as I don't remember seeing Algebra at the P4A or P4B textbook [/quote]No problem Champion, just pulling your leg, neither have I seen it anywhere, but I think Cimman is kind enough to suggest that we should expose our kids to Algebra from P4 level which is good if the kids are ready to learn.

[Xiao Hu]

Hi Champion, 711mum,

My opinion is that P4 is a bit too early for Algebra. But should learn in P5, as Algebra is easier to understand and to use it to solve some of the Average problem sums. Proportion-and-cross-multiply is another one to learn in P5. Simultaneous as well. Oh man, P5 is a big step from P4 for maths.

regards,
Xiaohu.

[Champion]

Xiao Hu:

Hi Champion, 711mum,

My opinion is that P4 is a bit too early for Algebra. But should learn in P5, as Algebra is easier to understand and to use it to solve some of the Average problem sums. Proportion-and-cross-multiply is another one to learn in P5. Simultaneous as well. Oh man, P5 is a big step from P4 for maths.

regards,
Xiaohu.

Hi Xiaohu,
:thankyou: for your suggestion; appreciates much.

In fact P4 Maths already makes me and I am totally not a Maths (nor other subjects ) person. I have \"outsource\" Maths to tuition centre and can only \"see-look\" at problem sums but unable to help DD1 much :siam: ...

:hi5: A lot of friends / parents here have highlighted that P5 is a big jump from P4 so I am also :lightrod: :nailbite:

[711mum]

Champion:

Xiao Hu:

Hi Champion, 711mum,

My opinion is that P4 is a bit too early for Algebra. But should learn in P5, as Algebra is easier to understand and to use it to solve some of the Average problem sums. Proportion-and-cross-multiply is another one to learn in P5. Simultaneous as well. Oh man, P5 is a big step from P4 for maths.

regards,
Xiaohu.

Hi Xiaohu,
:thankyou: for your suggestion; appreciates much.

In fact P4 Maths already makes me and I am totally not a Maths (nor other subjects ) person. I have \"outsource\" Maths to tuition centre and can only \"see-look\" at problem sums but unable to help DD1 much :siam: ...

:hi5: A lot of friends / parents here have highlighted that P5 is a big jump from P4 so I am also :lightrod: :nailbite:

Hi Xiao Hu,

I am in no better position than dear Sista Champion, A FTWM relying on tuition centre to \"impart\" problem solving skills to DD. You could be right in that Algebra is better comprehend at P5 that Kids at P4 have yet to be taught. If P5 Maths is one big and demanding leap from P4, all the more we should prepare our kids ahead to meet the challenge and is only a question of time.

Another considerable hurdle to cross prior to P6 :imdrowning:

[Just4Fun]

Xiao Hu:

Hi Champion, 711mum,

My opinion is that P4 is a bit too early for Algebra. But should learn in P5, as Algebra is easier to understand and to use it to solve some of the Average problem sums. Proportion-and-cross-multiply is another one to learn in P5. Simultaneous as well. Oh man, P5 is a big step from P4 for maths.

regards,
Xiaohu.

My DS teacher greatly discourages students to apply Algebra in replace of model concept, stating that students who do not fully grasp this topic will tend to make careless mistakes. Dun know why she said so, cos Algebra is one of my fav areas . Anyway, if u intend to start yr kid earlier for this, may want to ensure he/she fully understands it .

[jedamum]

Just4Fun:

Xiao Hu:

Hi Champion, 711mum,

My opinion is that P4 is a bit too early for Algebra. But should learn in P5, as Algebra is easier to understand and to use it to solve some of the Average problem sums. Proportion-and-cross-multiply is another one to learn in P5. Simultaneous as well. Oh man, P5 is a big step from P4 for maths.

regards,
Xiaohu.

My DS teacher greatly discourages students to apply Algebra in replace of model concept, stating that students who do not fully grasp this topic will tend to make careless mistakes. Dun know why she said so, cos Algebra is one of my fav areas . Anyway, if u intend to start yr kid earlier for this, may want to ensure he/she fully understands it .

we did a few rounds of algebra after my husband attended cimman's workshop.
true enough, as he could not grasp the rationale behind it fully, my boy made some mistakes while trying out algebra method to solve some common problems (which are also solvable by model); the mistakes are the transfer from left to right (where positive becomes negative etc) and also the '++=+, +-=-' kind of stuff where he is not familiar yet.
so far he is ok with model (better than me since my model knowledge is only sufficient for P1 ) as it helps him to visualise. but i have seen some of the models drawn under the P4 thread which we find it difficult to understand. then my husband will use algebra instead to show my son (if my son does not know how to do), then in such case son finds it easier to understand x,y method than model.
so it depends on the question type....for now.

[Just4Fun]

Morning Club 2002 parents..

A cooling start to the day... hope will not feel the heat end of the day when DS brings back his report book. :xedfingers:

Looking forward to the school hols... don't hv to rush off from office to fetch DS... can be more \"relax\" at work .
:rahrah: