Comparing Math Enrichment Programmes

[Learning_Love_Mummy]

Hi Parents,

I was trying to explore the current Primary 1 maths syllabus by visiting popular few times.
and i saw a number of publisher release preschooler "thinking math"…"IQ math"…
wondering are both of these same but just different name using? any parents could give some explanation? thanks in advance.

[zac's mum]

Learning_Love_Mummy:

Hi Parents,

I was trying to explore the current Primary 1 maths syllabus by visiting popular few times.
and i saw a number of publisher release preschooler \"thinking math\"...\"IQ math\"....
wondering are both of these same but just different name using? any parents could give some explanation? thanks in advance.

Hi...if u wish to know about the P1 Math syllabus, just head straight for the textbook section. Have a look at the My Pals Are Here series (the textbook is called Pupils Book). They also have the Workbook - the kids will do these worksheets in school. And Math Extra Practice - this is optional assessment book which is good for revision before tests. Some primary schools use another series (I forgot the name) but u will see it in the textbook section too.

Don’t waste your time with the preschooler IQ Math books. U can let your kid do them for fun, but these do not help with understanding the primary school math syllabus at all. More important preparation for P1 Maths is their reading skills. U will notice that they need to read the lengthy English instructions for each question.

[Learning_Love_Mummy]

zac's mum:

Learning_Love_Mummy:

Hi Parents,

I was trying to explore the current Primary 1 maths syllabus by visiting popular few times.
and i saw a number of publisher release preschooler \"thinking math\"...\"IQ math\"....
wondering are both of these same but just different name using? any parents could give some explanation? thanks in advance.

Hi...if u wish to know about the P1 Math syllabus, just head straight for the textbook section. Have a look at the My Pals Are Here series (the textbook is called Pupils Book). They also have the Workbook - the kids will do these worksheets in school. And Math Extra Practice - this is optional assessment book which is good for revision before tests. Some primary schools use another series (I forgot the name) but u will see it in the textbook section too.

Don’t waste your time with the preschooler IQ Math books. U can let your kid do them for fun, but these do not help with understanding the primary school math syllabus at all. More important preparation for P1 Maths is their reading skills. U will notice that they need to read the lengthy English instructions for each question.

Hi zac's mum,
Thanks for advice. I think you are absolutely right. without an adequate reading skill, kid will having prob to understand the question.
ok, will go check the textbook section soon ^^.

[bigmama]

Dear parents,


Anyone can share some reviews on the following centres:

The Learning Lab
On Sponge
PSLE Math
Concept Math (Bukit Timah)
Benjamin Math
Perceptum

In a dilemna as planning to send my kids for Math tuition.

Thank you!

[Erinkgt]

I am staying at sembawang. May i know hows the Just edu … MPM … Kumon.

My girl primary three this year.

[Celeste How]

Hello all mummies…

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My location is within walking distance from MGS. If you need my service, feel free contact or whasapp me @ 91446226. Cheers!

[marmalade]

Hi anyone can recommend any Maths enrichment where they focus on concepts and also mental calculations?


My boy is fascinated with the calculator (and treats me like one too) and loves numbers so much that he has gone into exploring square root and percentage. He understood number bonds really well (though impatient and careless at times in his calculation) and I am surprised that he can subtract and add numbers from 1-100. He is 5 years old and I consider him more advanced than his sister when she was at his age.

[J13]

Does anyone have any feedback on Math Monkey and Eye Level Play Math? I’m thinking of sending my son to either one. Thank you.

[dragonknight]

marmalade:

Hi anyone can recommend any Maths enrichment where they focus on concepts and also mental calculations?


My boy is fascinated with the calculator (and treats me like one too) and loves numbers so much that he has gone into exploring square root and percentage. He understood number bonds really well (though impatient and careless at times in his calculation) and I am surprised that he can subtract and add numbers from 1-100. He is 5 years old and I consider him more advanced than his sister when she was at his age.

There are books in library to each about mental calculation of numbers, calculators are usually allowed to use in exams, but mental calculation is indeed important in spotting the mistakes when glance through working, i used to score full marks for pri maths papers partly is because of mental calculation, i think if u are able to learn that on your own, then maybe u can read the book and teach ur boy at ur own pace !!!

[jermainejm]

Hi Im looking to buy some SA1 and SA2 practice papers for Pri 1 , 3 and 6 preferably from Andrew Er or Learning Lab. If anyone is selling it, can you please PM me thanks.