Comparing Math Enrichment Programmes

[zac's mum]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1951762\" time=\"1575598629\" user_id=\"43981:

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Are P3 expected to know multiplication well ? dd keeps 'adding' :faint:

Multiplication is the concept of repeated addition. Nothing wrong with that.

Your DD2 is P2 going to P3 right? So it’s fine. Next year in P3 then the ‘Cher will teach them the multiplication times tables.

Many kiasu parents will force their kids to memorize the times tables. DO NOT FALL FOR THAT. I find that it is more beneficial for the kid to grasp the concept. It is a longer lasting foundation. When the kid understands that if he forgets the times table (under exam stress or whatever), he can calmly *add* from the previous number, he won’t fall apart.

Actually I was hoping for the memorisation part..but she just got so used to adding, which I guess probably her teacher taught them this now..I kept telling her, by the time you get yr ans, yr classmates would have finish whole paper liao..ok ok..so probably we just wait fo a while more, wait for teacher to start that..[/quote]Yes don’t worry, let the teacher teach them step by step. She will have some tips for the kids also.

After building the concept, my boy’s school teacher helped them “memorize” the 4 times table by using a song. All sing together in class. And then 6 times table also got some turn the fists & see the fingers trick, don’t need to memorize everything so dry...

And then the boys came up with their own exam tip: write down the more difficult times tables (eg 7 and 8 times table) in one corner of the paper before you start. Then u can refer to it easily.

Don’t worry about not enough time in exams. There is plenty of time for the kids to get through and still have time to check at least once. 别急 cos they will improve with practice. Once my boy repeatEd many many times practising with adding 3s, by now it is ingrained into him. It’s just a longer way of memorizing, but with understanding. If memorize without understanding, sure forget or mind blank out.

[MrsKiasu]

I remember dd1 had her memorisation done earlier so this dd2 keeps using adding I find like one kind. I even asked her how she wants to do it…using Eng or Chi…for both dd1 and I, we use Chi, like 三二六that kind, she looked at me one kind also haha…ok like you say, sing song more interesting.

[zac's mum]

U see the P3 Term 2 test, got this type of question:

https://postimg.cc/KkdHcC9z

[MrsKiasu]

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U see the P3 Term 2 test, got this type of question:
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oh yes I saw this similar qn from the p3 assessment book..

[jolinzac]

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Hi Jasmineteo
pm-ed you. Thanks

Hi Jasmine, PMed you. Please reply me. Thanks.

[jolinzac]

Patyap\" post_id=\"1901882\" time=\"1552041060\" user_id=\"176254:

For tuition centres, generally PSLE Math, Onsponge, TLL are the bigger names and many colleagues send their children there. For me, i prefer to have private tuition for my 2 girls. Happen to chance on this page and yes, my girls share the same math tutor as @adelineb's DD. And congrats to you, heard from chloe about your girl's excellent performance and is it your younger girl who scored 100 at last year's SA2? Heard something along this from my DDs.

Personally, i tried out different centres but i prefer engaging private tutor because of the personalised lesson plan and 1-1 focus. So far my girls are doing very well in math and really enjoy lessons with tutor. I think it is important to also strike a balance because some private tutors whom are current sch teachers can be extremely strict which makes it stressful for a child and eventually kills the love for the subject. I understand their desire to produce results but i think both the tutor and child also need to connect well so that they can work together. For my math private tutor, she is flexible with timings and can work extremely well with my girls. Have been with her for 2.5 years and will continue on. Rates are around $40/hr and 2x week lessons, slightly higher but i think its also very affordable and reasonable considering that my girls are doing very well. Do consider her but i understand that slots are limited partly because current students including myself have booked and paid for many additional lessons and also a surge in many new student requests.

For mummies with p5 children, make sure to push your child now so that psle year will not be too stressful also. There are impt concepts to master so make sure there is adequate practice from tutors and centres. Good luck!

Hi, Linda here, can I get her number please. THANKS.

[jolinzac]

Patyap\" post_id=\"1901882\" time=\"1552041060\" user_id=\"176254:

For tuition centres, generally PSLE Math, Onsponge, TLL are the bigger names and many colleagues send their children there. For me, i prefer to have private tuition for my 2 girls. Happen to chance on this page and yes, my girls share the same math tutor as @adelineb's DD. And congrats to you, heard from chloe about your girl's excellent performance and is it your younger girl who scored 100 at last year's SA2? Heard something along this from my DDs.

Personally, i tried out different centres but i prefer engaging private tutor because of the personalised lesson plan and 1-1 focus. So far my girls are doing very well in math and really enjoy lessons with tutor. I think it is important to also strike a balance because some private tutors whom are current sch teachers can be extremely strict which makes it stressful for a child and eventually kills the love for the subject. I understand their desire to produce results but i think both the tutor and child also need to connect well so that they can work together. For my math private tutor, she is flexible with timings and can work extremely well with my girls. Have been with her for 2.5 years and will continue on. Rates are around $40/hr and 2x week lessons, slightly higher but i think its also very affordable and reasonable considering that my girls are doing very well. Do consider her but i understand that slots are limited partly because current students including myself have booked and paid for many additional lessons and also a surge in many new student requests.

For mummies with p5 children, make sure to push your child now so that psle year will not be too stressful also. There are impt concepts to master so make sure there is adequate practice from tutors and centres. Good luck!

Hi, Linda here, can I get her number please. THANKS.

[estherc]

You are right .. I should try that. No I’ve just Been using marbles and writing on paper.

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estherc\" post_id=\"1951677\" time=\"1575552217\" user_id=\"162412:

Hope u don’t mind me asking...have you tried using tactile Math manipulatives that she can touch & feel? Eg tie a bunch of 10 chopsticks in one bundle. That’s a “ten” and individual loose ones (eg 3 loose one) - to show eg. Thirteen is 1 tens & 3 ones.

Heard from a Math education expert that very young children (especially lower primary) need very concrete examples to grasp counting, grouping, addition etc.

Writing numbers on paper (like what us adults are so used to) is not going to do anything in their brain or help them grasp the concept. It’s too “abstract” for them because they haven’t reached the developmental milestone at that age.

Just sharing from my experience with my boy, when he first started in P1.

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[Zoeytan28]

Patyap ,

Can you introduce Chloe to me . Please email me at [email protected]
Thank you very much!