<![CDATA[Primary school Math]]>Do you all think that primary school math very difficult nowadays? Sometimes when my girl ask me some problem sums, I could take 15-20 mins to figure out the answer…and to think that last time my Math very good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/2532/primary-school-mathRSS for NodeWed, 22 Apr 2026 18:31:24 GMTTue, 31 Mar 2009 09:12:12 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:05:07 GMT]]>Anyone can recommend a good and experience math tutor for p3?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1601940https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1601940Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:05:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:39:30 GMT]]>Oh yes, tough… haha… I used to think it’s okay until it’s my children turn then it became a big problem because it is so difficult. I have a headache. At that time, my child was struggling then I felt so much like a failed mom, because I have heard from others before but I just think they are too serious about sending their primary 1s or 3s for maths building and science building. Recently, this year and late last, I felt the pinch and I had to bark up to find assistance for my children… Especially the private tutors, had to change again and again. Not enough headache… Now, luckily not much headache with maths and science anymore, because I found a reliable source who at least teaches application otherwise I will have headache again. Return of examination papers makes me crazy too… Slightly helpless mom… but I still have headache with languages… Now, I am quite crazy connecting and sharing with parents otherwise, I miss out a thing or two and regret and fail as a mom again…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1531821https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1531821Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:39:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Fri, 15 May 2009 16:10:57 GMT]]>primary school maths is now more difficult than before but still possible to score 100% if you are good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28964https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28964Fri, 15 May 2009 16:10:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:21:57 GMT]]>any good math tutor or math enrichment centre to recommend say around AMK, Bishan, Hougang or Sengkang area… My son is currenly in p1…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24896https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24896Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:21:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:25 GMT]]>:lol: it's ok gajidouma, I went through the questioning phase like you but my question was more on the methods used, without English getting in the way. As you move along, you will appreciate certain rationale that the school has. Now I can accept questions related to English and also not assuming certain Math laws is intuitive to children. What I have not accepted is the use of different methods in problem solving if the method is not specified in the question. However, if the method is specified, I am with the school too.


This is a journey, take it easy and enjoy the ride. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24407https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24407Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:43:01 GMT]]>hmmm... I see your point.


I don't deny English comprehension does play an important part in solving math problems, what I am trying to say is it should not go to the extreme where, for example, in previous case where \"four baskets of 3 fruits\" has to be 4x3, instead of 3x4... just because English put it this way ....that's ridiculous to me... :shock:

I guess I need to study P1,P2 textbooks and find out what is going to be tested before I can coach my child no matter how simple the concept itself is...... God help us parents! 🙏

Jokes aside, I see your points ks2me, thanks for sharing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24401https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24401Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:43:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:14:28 GMT]]>

gajidouma:
jedamum:

[quote=\"gajidouma\"]
Thanks for sharing. As long as the examiner won't mark 3x4 wrong... I hope? 😞

i think that depends on the examiner...some teachers even deduct marks for bad handwriting...

Then I will confront the teacher who marks it wrong. 😉[/quote]At the school level, the teachers have been coached to mark things wrong as long as it differs from what they are trying to test, yes it sounds regimented but the teacher is not testing what the child knows as pre-knowledge or creativity of the mind but what the child has understood in his/her class. And it is true that lower primary Math is indeed gravitating towards a mastery of the English language as a foundation as mentioned. In this case where the English language is featured, I will not challenge the teacher but there may be instances where working method differs to derive same answer without English in the way, those I would have a chat with the teacher to understand why it is not acceptable.

As for bad handwriting, penmanship is important especially at P1/P2 level, if by the time one gets to P5/P6 and still have illegible handwriting, I would say good luck for PSLE. Just like we can complain teachers set ambiguous questions, they can claim our child gives ambiguous answers. Bottomline is, I could focus on the frustrating bit of things but I would rather ensure my child has a right foundation set and soon all these frustrations will be behind you. Unless your child has a serious medical problem relating to writing which should be highlighted to the teacher, learning good penmanship is a life skill.

In PSLE, be rest assured, they will be marked correct either way for both answers at higher levels.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24367https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24367Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:14:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:43:33 GMT]]>

gajidouma:

Then I will confront the teacher who marks it wrong. 😉
don't worry...the text book probably will state which method...even if your kid raise the differences in class, the teacher will address them.

a lot of math questions involve the understanding of english language...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24357https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24357Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:43:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:38:43 GMT]]>

jedamum:
gajidouma:


Thanks for sharing. As long as the examiner won't mark 3x4 wrong... I hope? 😞

i think that depends on the examiner...some teachers even deduct marks for bad handwriting...

Then I will confront the teacher who marks it wrong. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24354https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24354Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:38:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:31:12 GMT]]>

gajidouma:

Thanks for sharing. As long as the examiner won't mark 3x4 wrong... I hope? 😞
i think that depends on the examiner...some teachers even deduct marks for bad handwriting...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24353https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24353Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:31:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:25:09 GMT]]>Hi jedamum


Thanks for sharing. As long as the examiner won't mark 3x4 wrong... I hope? 😞

and ks2me,

4 baskets of 3 fruits is indeed [ooo],[ooo],[ooo],[ooo] = 4*3. that's why, I would say it should be 3x4, [ooo]x4 sets....

Gee, like I said, as long as 3x4 is not marked wrong... I will bury my head... plus are we testing English or math here?

:roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24352Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:25:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:16:52 GMT]]>

gajidouma:



Excuse me????? 4 baskets of 3 fruits, to me, should be 3x4!!!!! but I won't say 4x3 is wrong, it is just how you interpret it... Is it me getting old or the world is changing too fast??
That is because you know what is commutative law but in English terms which is what they are exposed to in P1/P2 phase, they should go according to the English language.

4 baskets of 3 fruits is indeed [ooo],[ooo],[ooo],[ooo] = 4*3.

P1/P2 Math today is adamant in getting children to strengthen their English as a foundation to tackle upper primary challenges.

Hope this help to clarify....yes the world has changed and still changing. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24349https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24349Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:16:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:15:30 GMT]]>

gajidouma:

Excuse me????? 4 baskets of 3 fruits, to me, should be 3x4!!!!! but I won't say 4x3 is wrong, it is just how you interpret it... Is it me getting old or the world is changing too fast??
hi gajidouma,
with reference to my boy's P1 text, it is 4x3.
think we have discussed that in the link i post earlier. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24348https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24348Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:15:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:51:39 GMT]]>[quote]
knowing mutiplication alone is not enough...have to know the concept,
eg that 4 baskets of 3 fruits is 4x3 and not 3x4; that 4x3 is 4groups of 3 or Four3s etc etc.
Take a peek at P1 math http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=423&start=0 if you intend to do P1 math preparation.[/quote]
Excuse me????? 4 baskets of 3 fruits, to me, should be 3x4!!!!! but I won't say 4x3 is wrong, it is just how you interpret it... Is it me getting old or the world is changing too fast??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24340https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24340Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:51:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:03:45 GMT]]>[quote]Do you all think that primary school math very difficult nowadays? Sometimes when my girl ask me some problem sums, I could take 15-20 mins to figure out the answer.....and to think that last time my Math very good.[/quote]
The thing is even if we are able to solve the math problem, the next issue will be how am I going to explain to ensure my daughter understand.
[quote]The Challenge is how to make them understand math concept espeically to those lower primary school students.[/quote]Good grasp of fundamental is extremely important. Without it, the child will definitely be lost once hit upper primary.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24259https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24259Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:03:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:22:16 GMT]]>

mathsparks:
Maths is VERY tough. But if've been sitting with yr child esp in P5/6, you'll not be so lost esp if you've been gd in Maths. You can even coach them.

i hope i can catch up by then....took a peek at the P5/P6 threads...they are not easy at all...
we have to thank parents for sharing!
[quote]Anyway, boys are more careless than girls. [/quote]yes...the challenge in lower pri is actually tackling carelessness.[quote]Teach her some basic timetable X2, X3 first. if she can master well then learn more. 3rd & 4th semester they will touch on basic multiplication and division. So teach her some basic so easy to cope when she is in school.[/quote]knowing mutiplication alone is not enough...have to know the concept,
eg that 4 baskets of 3 fruits is 4x3 and not 3x4; that 4x3 is 4groups of 3 or Four3s etc etc.
Take a peek at P1 math http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=423&start=0 if you intend to do P1 math preparation.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24246https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24246Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:22:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:19:34 GMT]]>

Ivanlew:
The Challenge is how to make them understand math concept espeically to those lower primary school students.

I agreed with you, understand the fundamental so that in upper primary, they will be able to cope well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24241Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:19:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:17:23 GMT]]>

s00s_dad:
My girl is going to P1 next year and I heard that P1 math is so different from our time. Me also worry for my girl expecially she is quite careless at times.


Also understand from my colleague that now you can buy exam questions from branded schools easily for practise. Where got such thing during my time.
Hi s00s_dad,

Its not so scary for P1. P1&P2 maths are still the fundamental with little tricky. Overall still easy. Some P1& P2 will not have test, so no worries. Anyway, boys are more careless than girls.

Teach her some basic timetable X2, X3 first. if she can master well then learn more. 3rd & 4th semester they will touch on basic multiplication and division. So teach her some basic so easy to cope when she is in school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24240https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24240Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:17:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:13:29 GMT]]>I also find that primary school maths are more difficult and tricky than our time. The method they used are different, for example primary school they used number bond to teach add and subtract. However we should still be able to teach them after reading their text book. The Challenge is how to make them understand math concept espeically to those lower primary school students.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24225Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:13:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:44:41 GMT]]>My girl is going to P1 next year and I heard that P1 math is so different from our time. Me also worry for my girl expecially she is quite careless at times.


Also understand from my colleague that now you can buy exam questions from branded schools easily for practise. Where got such thing during my time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/24213Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:44:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Primary school Math on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:18:34 GMT]]>Totally agree. Maths is VERY tough. But if’ve been sitting with yr child esp in P5/6, you’ll not be so lost esp if you’ve been gd in Maths. You can even coach them. That’s how I pick up the model method…from my child.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21826https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21826Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:18:34 GMT