Comparing Math Enrichment Programmes

[elderflowertea]

If your main concern is more curriculum based and his foundation is not there, I would think that Math tuition is more suitable for him. Consider one to one tuition or small group tuition.

[durian0096]

Hi Lisayvonne


Thanks for sharing… what is beestar? How to get the worksheets?

[VisualTextEducation]

Hi,


Yes, you need maths tuition instead of enrichment. maths enrichment are for students with very good maths foundation and seeking to stretch their knowledge. Mind stretcher only throw your child into a big class with everyone. And everyone will have the same materials. Good luck yah, if you sign up with them.

I have a friend, Eugene, who specialises in Primary school maths tuition, especially the lower primary of 1 to 3. He has done a lot of research and has ample experience. Some of my students’ younger siblings actually went to him and have nothing but good feedback. I dun dare to post his number here on the forum. So if you need his number, feel free to PM me yah.

BTW, I am not the one teaching. I cant teach primary school maths, a specialist is needed. I am a specialist in secondary school maths though.

[lisayvonne]

durian0096:

Hi Lisayvonne


Thanks for sharing.... what is beestar? How to get the worksheets?

Hi~~
Beestar is a website providing online math and reading worksheets for kids. Here is the linkage http://www.beestar.org, and you can check it out.
For the worksheets, as a parent, you set up a parent account and a student account here in Beestar. Then every semester, you log in to register your child for a free weekly math program for as long as you want, without any obligation.
Lisa

[VisualTextEducation]

hi Lisa,


I have checked out the website… Beestar isnt going to help einleda… Her son needs a proper teacher to teach her son maths personally…

[fifiyeo]

What is covered in the Math Olypiad programme? Is it related to the Math done in school? Would it help in improving Math concepts?


My boy did CMA when he was in P1 and it did help him with mental calculation till today. I guess it does help as he is very fast in mental calculations compared to all of us at home including his younger brother who didn’t attend CMA.

[phtthp]

how much is Maths Hub?

[CMF]

phtthp:

how much is Maths Hub?

FYI Maths Hub's fees can be found in attached link. Note fees may vary from centre to centre : http://www.mathshub.com.sg/

[Atan]

The sch fees is around $50 per lesson (1.5hrs) and the topics covered are in general are more advanced than that in sch. The Maths Hub website has info on the topics covered.

[teachingparent]

I agree that enrichment programme would not work in this case. Her child actually needs alternative addition and subtraction methods.


The method of counting on by steps using number line can easily get the answer for addition even for slow learners when they get used to it.

The method of counting backward by steps using number line can also help subtraction easily.

During exam, when there is no number line, a ruler can be used as a replacement.

Many children who are weak in Mathematics have shown great progress after using this method. There are definitely other ways but a bit harder like mental counting.

Example- Get child to add 8 + 4.

The child will raise up 4 fingers. Tell the child to say that the 8 is in his brain now. Count 8 first by touching his own head. After that, bring down each finger by count on with the 4 fingers. 9, 10, 11, 12. Notice that the child reaches 12 after counting on. This is the mental addition method.


I hope it is useful. If you really need a private tutor, you can get one by sending an email to [email protected] where this teacher is aware of alternative methods.

The fact is that even if you get a private tutor who comes once or twice a week, it would not be effective if you don't learn the method and practice with your child.

I hope this is an useful reply to the struggling parents of lower primary.
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