<![CDATA[Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling]]>Hi all,

My daughter is in Kumon and her mental computations (multiplication, division etc) is fine. However, when she sees problem sums that require modelling, she is stuck. Her English is fine and she understands the question, but she cannot bring herself to solving the problem.
Would there be good tuition centres that provide modelling lessons to help her understand these problems better?
Thanks!

Michael

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/10789/enrichment-programs-for-maths-modellingRSS for NodeMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:11:32 GMTSat, 08 May 2010 09:22:43 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:50:11 GMT]]>Share with you,there is a free workshop organized by GreatMinds this coming weekend.Maybe you can attend and make your own judgement.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/655310https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/655310Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:50:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:27:55 GMT]]>my daughter got poor maths. i send her to a home tuition place. the tutor taught her on maths modelling quite effective. can pm me if interested. at bukit panjang area.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/455302https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/455302Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:27:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Wed, 25 May 2011 03:08:16 GMT]]>Just to share, called GreatMinds this morning and inquired about their courses and fees. Thinking to send my older one to their Math class next term...


For normal classes: P1,P2 - $25 for 1.5 hr. P3,P4 - $35 for 2hrs. P5,P6 - $40 for 2hrs. Max 12 students. For Competition classes, fees will be slightly higher depending on which competition class it is.

I feel it is quite reasonable, kinda standard for a group class, definitely not like those so-called high-end ones like TLL :slapshead:

Their competition class seems to be a steal. As far as I know, for the competition classes or those GEP preparation classes, charges are usually double normal classes in other centers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/429419https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/429419Wed, 25 May 2011 03:08:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Wed, 25 May 2011 01:45:14 GMT]]>Whether you choose an enrichment center or a private tutor, depends on the level that your child is at. Some enrichment centers require the child to already have strong foundation in Maths. I think parents should look at their child’s "weakness" in maths, and decide if such enrichment centers or private tuition, either 1-1 or small group will be beneficial.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/429271https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/429271Wed, 25 May 2011 01:45:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:30 GMT]]>

karinchung:
My girl was in a class of 10-15 students. I pay $70 for a lesson.


10-15 students in a class cannot work for math.

I would expect $70/lesson the number of student per class would be fewer.

I have explored and I have narrow down to three choice On sponge, learning lab or JEI PSLE.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/429106https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/429106Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Tue, 24 May 2011 07:41:50 GMT]]>laughingcat,

You are welcome!

laughingcat:
Hi HCH, thank you thank you for sharing. I might want to attend the workshop to see how good are the teachers. If good, I might want to consider them as well. Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/428701https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/428701Tue, 24 May 2011 07:41:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Mon, 23 May 2011 14:35:38 GMT]]>Hi HCH, thank you thank you for sharing. I might want to attend the workshop to see how good are the teachers. If good, I might want to consider them as well. Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/428020https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/428020Mon, 23 May 2011 14:35:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Mon, 23 May 2011 07:53:05 GMT]]>Hi laughingcat,

I attended their workshop and was quite impressed. The principal, a PhD from China, designed a very comprehensive system with about 10 modeling methods to resolve math questions of various levels. Personally I found it is very useful. If parents can coach and have time, you may want to attend the workshop to get a better idea of modeling method in primary math, so that you can coach your kids. If not, I guess you can put your kids in their school as the same method is taught in their center.

By the way, all other workshops are all free, but this one for modeling is chargable, about $50 for a 2-3 hours session.

In fact, I got to know about this center because my friend's daughter is with them. His daughter won platinum award of Singapore Primary Math Olympiad this year. So looks they are really strong in Math although it is still a quite new center. 😄

laughingcat:
HCH:

GreatMinds is very strong in math modeling. They are probably the best in SG in this area.

Hi HCH,

Are you a teacher at GreatMinds? Is there any evidence or article sharing that GreatMinds is the best in Maths Modeling that you can share? Coz as a parent, I would really like to know what is my options.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/427765https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/427765Mon, 23 May 2011 07:53:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Mon, 23 May 2011 06:08:41 GMT]]>

HCH:
GreatMinds is very strong in math modeling. They are probably the best in SG in this area.

Hi HCH,

Are you a teacher at GreatMinds? Is there any evidence or article sharing that GreatMinds is the best in Maths Modeling that you can share? Coz as a parent, I would really like to know what is my options.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/427682https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/427682Mon, 23 May 2011 06:08:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Mon, 23 May 2011 02:52:50 GMT]]>GreatMinds is very strong in math modeling. They are probably the best in SG in this area. They even have workshops (usually in school holiday) to teach parents how to coach your kids math modeling. I attended it and found it useful. The 2 PhD founders developed about 10 levels of modeling to cover all primary level math questions from easiest to most difficult.


I think modeling is very important in Singapore primary level Math, as our kids can not grasp algebra concepts at this young age, yet the questions are soooo difficult …some of them I myself also can not resolve…Using models seems to be the only way to help them out…

For primary level math, they charge $20 per hour. The class is 2 hrs… karinchung, your $70 is probably their competition class? Heard they are very strong in math competition training also. Got students winning top awards in competitions like Singapore Math Olympiad every year…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/427484https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/427484Mon, 23 May 2011 02:52:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:15:09 GMT]]>My girl was in a class of 10-15 students. I pay $70 for a lesson.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396528https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396528Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:15:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:52:16 GMT]]>Thanks for your feedback. Hiow big is the class? and how much is the charges at greatmind?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396373https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396373Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:52:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:29:35 GMT]]>Tried great mind tuition, it started off well but my girl lost interest as the class is slightly big and the teaching style is homework & practice. I have turn to private tutor for my girl, he doesnt encourage homework and is patient. You might want to try considering private tution for you kid as the kid will get more attention from 1 to 1. Btw, my tutor charges at $25 per hour.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396352Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:29:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:54:37 GMT]]>any more feedback for great minds tution? how do they conduct lesson with 1 and a half hour? 30 mins teaching and an hour for the kids to do worksheets? any homework thereafter? do you find the tution class useful for your kid? my son is in P2, currently i am looking for maths tution for him to enhanced problem solving and thinking skills

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/369265https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/369265Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:54:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:07:57 GMT]]>

titank:
Thier P2 Maths on Sunday do not have in the afternoon? Gosh clash with other program. Any idea how big is the teacher to student ration?

The maximum students in a class is 12.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304823https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304823Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:07:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:00:02 GMT]]>Thier P2 Maths on Sunday do not have in the afternoon? Gosh clash with other program. Any idea how big is the teacher to student ration?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304821https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304821Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:42:23 GMT]]>

titank:
Can share how much is the fees for Maths? What does OM means? Operations Management?

They depends on different level: for P2 student: S$25/lesson (1.5 hours), P3: S$35/lesson (2 hours), P4: S$45/Lesson (2 hours)...you can check their website. Got 20% offer for those registe before 31 Dec 2010.

OM: Olympiad Math.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304797https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304797Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:42:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:28:44 GMT]]>Can share how much is the fees for Maths? What does OM means? Operations Management?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304786https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304786Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:28:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:03:58 GMT]]>

junrahmat:
I heard that they will be moving to Commonwealth.

I attended their workshop yesterday, and it's quite useful. I may enroll my DD next term.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304767https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304767Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:03:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:36:18 GMT]]>

spot:
Hi, michael68,


you can try GreatMind ( http://www.greatminds.edu.sg/), a new tution centre set up by 2 PhD degree holders expertise in Math and Science. They are very focusing on Modeling method and also teach Olympic Math skill and other methods (such as, unitary method, tabulate method...). All the lessons are preprared very well by these two experters.

Since the centre is located on the downtown of Singapore (just oppsite Singapore National Library ) and set-up not so long ago, the class size is very small, which teacher can give more attention to your kid. if you kid is in P5, welcome to join my daughter's class.
I heard that they will be moving to Commonwealth.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/289850https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/289850Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:36:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:14:52 GMT]]>how is the class?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/289003https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/289003Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:14:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Mon, 24 May 2010 03:36:40 GMT]]>Hi, michael68,


you can try GreatMind ( http://www.greatminds.edu.sg/), a new tution centre set up by 2 PhD degree holders expertise in Math and Science. They are very focusing on Modeling method and also teach Olympic Math skill and other methods (such as, unitary method, tabulate method...). All the lessons are preprared very well by these two experters.

Since the centre is located on the downtown of Singapore (just oppsite Singapore National Library ) and set-up not so long ago, the class size is very small, which teacher can give more attention to your kid. if you kid is in P5, welcome to join my daughter's class.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/192989https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/192989Mon, 24 May 2010 03:36:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment Programs for Maths Modelling on Sat, 08 May 2010 11:51:02 GMT]]>Which level is she at? If she is upper primary the better tuition centres will focus on solving problem sums, like Andrew er learning centre, maths hub, mathoasis, etc. Look under "all about primary school maths enrichment" for more names.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/180302https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/180302Sat, 08 May 2010 11:51:02 GMT