Thanks for sharing your opinion, Trina and jedamum.

What do you think of this method instead of using \"Guess & Check\"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV8QdNfmtI0

jedamum:

Playmaths:

Hi,


If you have come across or subscribed to Da Mu Zhi (大拇指) newspaper, how do you find it?

Hope to get some opinion about it here.
Thanks!

You getting for your kid?

Hi jedamum,

I have been referred by someone to that publication. So I am seeking for more opinions about it here. Couldn't find any specific thread discussing about it, but if it already exists, would appreciate someone pointing me there. I will then remove this thread to reduce any necessary clutter in the forum. Thanks!

jedamum:

Playmaths:

Thanks.

Is \"Guess & Check\" the only method being taught in schools for such a question, I wonder.

Playmaths
Are u a service provider for Math programme conducting a survey or asking for your kid because you not sure? I am confused.

Hi jedamum,

Sorry for any confusion.
I'm interested to find out, if anyone has found other better ways (besides the \"Guess & Check\" technique) to teach children how to solve this type of problem.

Practice is important in Math, but practising without guidance can be ineffective and even discouraging for some.


I guess that’s why tuition centers and private tutors are still thriving businesses in Singapore.

But what about using technology? With the ease of internet access & widespread use of technology like youtube, is there a place for technology to give some effective guidance without the hassle & cost of tuition classes?

Hi,


If you have come across or subscribed to Da Mu Zhi (大拇指) newspaper, how do you find it?

Hope to get some opinion about it here.
Thanks!

sembgal:

Playmaths:

What is the best way to solve this question?


\"A spider has 8 legs. A cockroach has 6 legs. There are 7 cockroaches & spiders in total. There are 46 legs in all. How many spiders are there?\"

Apply Guess & Check method

Draw table columns for No. of spiders, No. of cockroaches, Total legs.

4 spiders, 3 cockroaches ---> (4x8)+(3x6)=32+18=50 legs (wrong)

Try again and decrease the number of legs so should have 1 more cockroach and 1 less spider.

3 spiders, 4 cockroaches ---> (3x8)+(4x6)=24+24=48 legs (wrong)

Try again and decrease the number of legs so make it 2 spiders and 5 cockroaches.

2 spiders, 5 cockroaches ---> (2x8)+(5x6)=16+30=46 legs (correct)

Answer: 2 spiders and 5 cockroaches

Thanks.

Is \"Guess & Check\" the only method being taught in schools for such a question, I wonder.

What is the best way to solve this question?


"A spider has 8 legs. A cockroach has 6 legs. There are 7 cockroaches & spiders in total. There are 46 legs in all. How many spiders are there?"

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