CMA Math - Discussion
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cool_hi:
Hi, thanks. Didn't get the PM..will visit the Chong Pang branch soon.Hi, cutiegreenapple,
have PM you on my daughter's details & ID
SHe is going to be 5 years old & also attending class at ChongPang branch!! around 1 month already..so far, she enjoys her lessons, but need supervision & encouragement to do the homework..but though there's homework, she still looks forward to attend the class
She's under Teacher Wei..find her quite patient with kids & also parents..she will explain to parents on the child's weaknesses & how is the homework to be done very patiently..& if the homework is not finished, she will request the kid to stay back to finish(which I personnally is quite impressed, coz it's important for the child to progress & I didn't expect her to do this 'extra' bit)..& I think getting on this CMA route, teacher & parents play a very important part on the journey...
Hope ur child will enjoy & benefit from the course! CHeers!!
For other parents who need referral,
my child's name is: Annalyn Teo
Branch: CHong Pang
Student ID: 0011042
& kindly PM me your child's details after enrollment to enjoy mutual benefit!
Thanks a lot!
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Hi, cutiegreenapple,
That's weird..I did sent out the PM
Btw,just fyi, & for the benefit of other parents, Chong Pang is main branch, where they train teachers for other branches..& the fees here is cheaper, at $250, every 10 lessons..whereas other branches charges $280..If I'm not wrong, Jurong East & Bishan also charge lower, at $250 think it's due to lower rental..
If your child is <5 years old, think they need to do an assesment, to check whether your child can follow instructions & also whether can write 1 to 10..
coz the homework require writing down answers,after counting using abacus
After the assessment, think you can request to attend 1 trial lesson(not sure if they still allow), for which they charge you 1 lesson's fee..after that, then you decide whether to sign up or not..but of course, depending on individual child, I feel that 1 lesson may not be enough to tell whether suitable or not
Do let your child try out, coz my girl is coming to 5 years old, & think I started her a bit late,after we realised she's very weak in her maths..hope we are still not too late -
Pen88n:
Hi Pen88n,My gal is with CMA for the past 1+ year and she has progressed well. I agreed absolutely that parents need to put in the effort to coach the kid in order that the kid progress - it's the same with every other course or new things the kid learn. Thru'out the learning journey, there will be hills and valleys, and it's up to the parent to encourage the kid to climb thru' those hills and encourage them to pull themselves thru' the valleys. Learning cannot be fun all the way - that's my personal opinion. It can be fun at times, but it involves hard work too. The kid who is a true learner is the one that is able to motivate himself when the going gets tough (and initially, the parent has to do this when they are young).
I am not expecting my gal to finish the whole course of CMA - I do not need her to be a \"human calculator\". What I want to inculcate in her is the basic maths foundation (+-*/), a sensitivity to numbers and some discipline cum responsibility to focus and get work done within the allocated time. Every now and then thru'out this 1+ year, there are times whereby I can let go and she will progress, and there are times whereby I will have to step in again and put in the \"encouragement\" and \"enforce\" the discipline. I am not saying that CMA / abacus will suit all kids, but if the parents have the right expectation, this course is one that can help in \"training\" the kid's brain in certain aspect.
This is purely my personal experience and opinion, but I hope it helps some parents to set the right expectations.
Well said! :lol:
Although my gal juz joined CMA for the 1st mth but my intentions is identical to what you have said. You seem to read my mind. :shock:
The only difference is how long my gal & your gal has joined.
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violin_lover:
Hope your boy is enjoying his classes. There is no fix end or completion of the course. There are 13 levels, level 13 is the lowest, level 1 highest. Beyond that still got duan wei su. I think to reach level 1 takes on average about 4 years. Can be longer or shorter depending on the child's progress. You can talk to your son's teacher to understand what the levels are about and how is it like.abacus_trainer:
Yes, I am. I like my job.
Great. I started my kids in CMA about 3 months ago. Usually how long does it take to complete the course? -
Hi abacus_trainer
Need some advice. My gal has been with CMA for 1 yr plus. She has difficulty with the friends, brothers and neighbours formulas. She remembers the wrong formula like + she gives the - formula and vice versa. She also gives invalid formula eg. +7 = +2 - 5 etc. This problem has resulted in many wrong solutions which has greatly affected her confidence and interest level. Pls advise how to help her overcome this problem.
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[quote]\"Pen88n\"]My gal is with CMA for the past 1+ year and she has progressed well. I agreed absolutely that parents need to put in the effort to coach the kid in order that the kid progress - it's the same with every other course or new things the kid learn. Thru'out the learning journey, there will be hills and valleys, and it's up to the parent to encourage the kid to climb thru' those hills and encourage them to pull themselves thru' the valleys. Learning cannot be fun all the way - that's my personal opinion. It can be fun at times, but it involves hard work too. The kid who is a true learner is the one that is able to motivate himself when the going gets tough (and initially, the parent has to do this when they are young).
I am not expecting my gal to finish the whole course of CMA - I do not need her to be a \"human calculator\". What I want to inculcate in her is the basic maths foundation (+-*/), a sensitivity to numbers and some discipline cum responsibility to focus and get work done within the allocated time. Every now and then thru'out this 1+ year, there are times whereby I can let go and she will progress, and there are times whereby I will have to step in again and put in the \"encouragement\" and \"enforce\" the discipline. I am not saying that CMA / abacus will suit all kids, but if the parents have the right expectation, this course is one that can help in \"training\" the kid's brain in certain aspect.
This is purely my personal experience and opinion, but I hope it helps some parents to set the right expectations.[/quote]
Its very well said. I just want to share my experience here.
My ds started cma when he was 4yo because of his love for numbers as well as a kind of brain training and best of all, could do 4 math operation.
We left cma last dec after spending 2yrs there and completed level 1 of mental arithmetic n level 3 of abacus. We left cma cos i think at level 1 the digit involve is already very great, is abit unrealistic to be used in real life and he has a good grasp of the concept Moreover, my ds is entering P1, to continue meaning to cope with alot of cma homework, and i rather spend more time to work on problem sum solving/model drawing. Infact, my ds wanted to cont to do duan wei. He has never complaint about the amount work to be done,rather he looked forward to each change of books. His interest keep me going as well. i really :salute: him.
It has been more than half a year, i still get him to pract twice weekly of aural and mental arithmetic. He is making use of mental arithmetic in his p1 maths, could still give faster and accurate answer even for multiplication and division problem,thus cut down alot of homework time, now he is doing p2 math.
My ds is lucky to get understanding, patient and motivating teachers. Frankly, in my opinion, not all kids can take the training, they must have interest in numbers and self-motivation, since its quite dry and req alot of work to be done at home + parental support (very important) The amount of work is like cant see light at the end of the tunnel, doing continuous series of books. The higher grade you are, more books to be completed. I often see alot of kids giving up half way through. Im truly thankful for the skills he has acquired in cma (not advertising for them). No regret sending him there and til now, i still recommend friends to cma. -
pokemon:
Pokemon, May I know which branch your ds went to?
No regret sending him there and til now, i still recommend friends to cma. -
tabi:
Tabi,
Pokemon, May I know which branch your ds went to?pokemon:
No regret sending him there and til now, i still recommend friends to cma.
Its bishan branch. -
Thanks to you all kind folks! I have finally enrolled my child in CMA.
Rgds -
Any difference in CMA centres? Are they equally good? Considering between Toa Payoh or Novena, any recommendations?
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