CMA Math - Discussion

[Detroitcherry]

I quit also because of the formulas involved which i can’t remember myself. Especially brothers, neighbors rules etc. Mind blogging and frustrating. Anyway, my kids are older now and I feel whether abacus training do not help. There are so much things to learn in maths. Anyway, this system is fairly new in Singapore , wonder if it is proven.

[Mitaiyuan]

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[clioclio]

Hello,

I am thinking of enrolling my girl (k1 this year) in CMA. But may I ask if it is easy for them to pick up … Right now my dd knows her numbers (probably confidently up to 20), the concept of addition, (we have not started her on subtraction) ==do u think she is ready for CMA?

There seems to be alot of formulas to memorise, is it difficult? Do you as parents sit down with your child to learn abacus together? i visited one CMA branch while waiting to be attended to the staff was teaching the Mum how to do some abacus qns?

do u start your child with 2x a week or is it ok to just begin with 1x a week?

The fees now is 200 for 2x a week Does that mean 10 lessons is $200–5 weeks?

Between CMA and Kumon which is better? I know they r quite different, but Kumon i heard can be quite repetitive?

[cool_hi]

Pm u:)

[janett]

I find my kid do improve after a few months but am concerned whether he will get confused when going to primary school due to the different method of teaching. I was told that we can only see significant improvement at Grade 9. Can parents with kids in CMA feedback? Thanks

[Karenjj]

My daughter is in the program for 1 yr plus and similarly, I don’t see much improvement now. She doesn’t apply the concept at all when doing maths questions… and she doesn’t enjoy the lessons as much as before.

In my opinion, CMA is good in helping young children grasp the number concept and do simple calculation in the beginning but it gets frustrating when the many formulas come into the picture… even we adults get confused.
Her teacher at JEI has recommended that we stop her CMA to avoid confusing her. But I find it a pity to stop halfway… anyone in the same situation?

[sunset_dae]

Hi


What grade is yr child currently at? My son is currently at grade 11, where he learn the brother and best friend method. In fact, i just spoke to the principal last week and told him my intention to withdraw my son from CMA as he is confused on these two methods. The principal told me at this grade its very common for the child to feel confused, what we should do is to encourage and help the child to get through this level. Once he passes through this level, we will be able to see results.

Karenjj:

My daughter is in the program for 1 yr plus and similarly, I don't see much improvement now. She doesn't apply the concept at all when doing maths questions.. and she doesn't enjoy the lessons as much as before.
In my opinion, CMA is good in helping young children grasp the number concept and do simple calculation in the beginning but it gets frustrating when the many formulas come into the picture... even we adults get confused.
Her teacher at JEI has recommended that we stop her CMA to avoid confusing her. But I find it a pity to stop halfway.. anyone in the same situation?

[Karenjj]

I am not sure which grade she is in.. she is doing the pink book. The formulas that she is memorising is like -8=-10+5-3, etc (hope I remember correctly?).. she gets confused which formula to use when doing the sums. Her teacher at the centre said the same thing.. it is common to get confused and after she finished the pink book, we will be able to see results.

Maybe we should wait until she finish the pink book before we decide.. but then I am worried whether it will affect her maths...

The biggest problem I have, however, is getting her to finish her CMA homework every week.. that is the biggest headache :slapshead:

sunset_dae:

Hi

What grade is yr child currently at? My son is currently at grade 11, where he learn the brother and best friend method. In fact, i just spoke to the principal last week and told him my intention to withdraw my son from CMA as he is confused on these two methods. The principal told me at this grade its very common for the child to feel confused, what we should do is to encourage and help the child to get through this level. Once he passes through this level, we will be able to see results.

Karenjj:

My daughter is in the program for 1 yr plus and similarly, I don't see much improvement now. She doesn't apply the concept at all when doing maths questions.. and she doesn't enjoy the lessons as much as before.
In my opinion, CMA is good in helping young children grasp the number concept and do simple calculation in the beginning but it gets frustrating when the many formulas come into the picture... even we adults get confused.
Her teacher at JEI has recommended that we stop her CMA to avoid confusing her. But I find it a pity to stop halfway.. anyone in the same situation?

[sunset_dae]

My son is using the pink book also, he is using a blue and a green book too. Let's keep our fingers cross then.

Karenjj:

I am not sure which grade she is in.. she is doing the pink book. The formulas that she is memorising is like -8=-10+5-3, etc (hope I remember correctly?).. she gets confused which formula to use when doing the sums. Her teacher at the centre said the same thing.. it is common to get confused and after she finished the pink book, we will be able to see results.
Maybe we should wait until she finish the pink book before we decide.. but then I am worried whether it will affect her maths...

The biggest problem I have, however, is getting her to finish her CMA homework every week.. that is the biggest headache :slapshead:

sunset_dae:

Hi

What grade is yr child currently at? My son is currently at grade 11, where he learn the brother and best friend method. In fact, i just spoke to the principal last week and told him my intention to withdraw my son from CMA as he is confused on these two methods. The principal told me at this grade its very common for the child to feel confused, what we should do is to encourage and help the child to get through this level. Once he passes through this level, we will be able to see results.

[quote=\"Karenjj\"]My daughter is in the program for 1 yr plus and similarly, I don't see much improvement now. She doesn't apply the concept at all when doing maths questions.. and she doesn't enjoy the lessons as much as before.
In my opinion, CMA is good in helping young children grasp the number concept and do simple calculation in the beginning but it gets frustrating when the many formulas come into the picture... even we adults get confused.
Her teacher at JEI has recommended that we stop her CMA to avoid confusing her. But I find it a pity to stop halfway.. anyone in the same situation?

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[friendship]

when kids are older especially sec one and above, they returned back the method and whatever formulas to their CMA teachers. Why waste money for short term? Must as well go for Maths programme whereby the kids are able to visualise and think logically for the rest of their life.