P2 Math - General Discussion

[Tinkerbelle]

janet_lee88:

Funz:

For DD, her P1 syllabus did not include Models. Have yet to fully look through her text for this year so not sure if they are starting this year.


Haiz.. this mummy is totally blur when it comes to models. Think I need to buy some assessments and do them myself.

Son started learning Models in school only at P3...which is really late. Thus a friend advised me to start younger child at P1...so that it will be a habit to use models to solve any problem question. But I'm still wondering if Models will be taught at P1 in her school.

Whether the sch starts teaching models in P1 depends on the textbooks the sch is using. For example, if the sch is using My pals are here! , they will only start dealing with models in P2, Term 1.

For P1, it's advisable to get a good foundation in simple addition and subtraction for solving problem sums. Once the kids have mastered these skills, then you can start on models as models rely a lot on the child's understanding of the part/part/whole concept.

[janet88]

Hi Tinkerbelle,

My daughter’s school is using Discover Maths. According to hubby, models can be used for Lenth. Models is actually a concept thing. Agree with you that addition and subtraction foundation needs to be built first. Hopeless mummy here only knows how to buy assessment books, but cannot understand Maths.

[plum-cake]

Callie Tan:

I have seen \"Visible thinking in Mathematics\". Basically the book teaches how to cross out when counting etc to avoid careless mistakes or recounting... how to use fingers to do addition and subtraction...

I don't like the :idea: . thats N1,N2 level.

[plum-cake]

janet_lee88:

I am using Shaping Math and Excel in Math in the first term...will start Simon Eio's Models in Term 2.

Thanks Janet, P2 models actually in the Term 1 syllabus. Chapter 3. I thot. I will be having some time during the CNY hols. I had to wait n see.

[Tinkerbelle]

janet_lee88:

Hi Tinkerbelle,

My daughter's school is using Discover Maths. According to hubby, models can be used for Lenth. Models is actually a concept thing. Agree with you that addition and subtraction foundation needs to be built first. Hopeless mummy here only knows how to buy assessment books, but cannot understand Maths.

Hi Janet,

Yeap, models is indeed a useful tool. Even for my P6 DD, they've incorporated the use of models in % and fractions topics too.

You're too humble...I'm sure you do know maths. You're lucky to have your DH who's willing to help out and leave the shopping for assessment books to you..haha.

[janet88]

Tinkerbelle:

janet_lee88:

Hi Tinkerbelle,

My daughter's school is using Discover Maths. According to hubby, models can be used for Lenth. Models is actually a concept thing. Agree with you that addition and subtraction foundation needs to be built first. Hopeless mummy here only knows how to buy assessment books, but cannot understand Maths.

Hi Janet,

Yeap, models is indeed a useful tool. Even for my P6 DD, they've incorporated the use of models in % and fractions topics too.

You're too humble...I'm sure you do know maths. You're lucky to have your DH who's willing to help out and leave the shopping for assessment books to you..haha.

I really don't know Maths, esp in today's context. But I'm very happy to outsource the teaching to him and he allows me to shop for assessment books like what you said...hehehehe.
Last night, my gal had to do Math. Hubby asked me where I got that assessment book from...it is way too tough for a P1. The title, Éxcel in Maths by Fabian Ng. :siao: so difficult.

[jesschan]

janet_lee88:

Last night, my gal had to do Math. Hubby asked me where I got that assessment book from...it is way too tough for a P1. The title, Éxcel in Maths by Fabian Ng. :siao: so difficult.

Yeah, Janet, I realise that some assessment books are really challenging, which is not necessary good for the kid. I usually use assessment books to revise with my boy and to train him to be more independent in learning, so if it is too difficult, it will be very demoralising for him.

[janet88]

jesschan:

janet_lee88:

Last night, my gal had to do Math. Hubby asked me where I got that assessment book from...it is way too tough for a P1. The title, Éxcel in Maths by Fabian Ng. :siao: so difficult.

Yeah, Janet, I realise that some assessment books are really challenging, which is not necessary good for the kid. I usually use assessment books to revise with my boy and to train him to be more independent in learning, so if it is too difficult, it will be very demoralising for him.

Now that I find 'Excel in Maths'too tough and demoralizing, I wont get it anymore. Usually assessment books are used to revise and for exposure...but if it's too tough, the child won't be motivated to do it. Thus I get those which has diff levels of difficulties, so that my older boy will want to continue.

[plum-cake]

janet_lee88:

jesschan:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]

Last night, my gal had to do Math. Hubby asked me where I got that assessment book from...it is way too tough for a P1. The title, Éxcel in Maths by Fabian Ng. :siao: so difficult.

Yeah, Janet, I realise that some assessment books are really challenging, which is not necessary good for the kid. I usually use assessment books to revise with my boy and to train him to be more independent in learning, so if it is too difficult, it will be very demoralising for him.

Now that I find 'Excel in Maths'too tough and demoralizing, I wont get it anymore. Usually assessment books are used to revise and for exposure...but if it's too tough, the child won't be motivated to do it. Thus I get those which has diff levels of difficulties, so that my older boy will want to continue.[/quote]Janet,

Don't worry, I only bought the Problem-solving processes in Mathematics by Fabian Ng.
when she was in P1 I bought many books but end up untouched..and I didn go for challenging ones as well. truthly speaking my girl is not that critical thinker so this time I got the books for her level. ex Andrew Er's work sheets. put another way, workbooks are actually for practice. the best way to solve the problem is to solve another problem. :lol: not to worry too much go ahead and let her try. if it is difficult., don't force her ask her to watch and you solve the problem. allow her to observe the way you solve the problem. this is what I do...

[janet88]

Hi Plum-cake,

I told both my kids that if they have problems with Maths, pls ask daddy.
Last night, my gal was doing Math with hubby and he had to answer the phone call...she approached me for help. I went bonkers :stupid: bcos question was difficult. Something like, count 8th boy from the right and 8th boy from the left. How many boys are there in the team ?