Math Monkey - Discussion

[Mathematically Speaking]

Hi Candy,


your example is excellent! In terms of number flexibility, that is definitely the way to go.

Encouraging the child to solve via different methods is a good thing only if the child can thoroughly understand the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.

Perhaps what we are both driving at is simply this:

To be a master of one with knowledge of some!

Cheers,
M.S.

[candy02sweet]

Hi M.S,


Yes totally agree with you and glad that we are talking along the same line! i guess all parents like us concerns for our kids maths is neverending…

Math Monkey seems to be doing very well and i see increasing number of students recently. the energy created in class with all the enthusiastic children is great to see and to know that they are learning while enjoying themselves is something that is very fresh to me…

that MATH CAN BE FUN for all kids!

I guess strong kids already enjoy math, and that i was thinking this program would be more for the weaker kids who do not like math…
however, i heard that because mathmonkey classes are based on mathematical ability rather than age, therefore it seems like it is popular with parents who sees potential in their kids, but at the same time do not want their boys/galz to be stressed just becos they are learning something beyond their level!

M.S, maybe you should check mathmonkey out too!

Cheers,
Candy

[curiousmom]

Here is the website which have more information about different techniques used in increasing speed and accuracy of maths.

http://www.astrarka.com/index.html

[laughingcat]

kiasiparent:

Vedic maths use an unorthodox way of teaching. Not recommended.


http://www.vedicmaths.org/introduction/Tutorial/Tutorial.asp#tutorial2

Just look at this tutorial. 7 x 8 = 56 has now become so complicated. It may end up confusing the child. Unless you are absolutely sure your child wont get confused, better dont sign up.

Wah! Looking at the method looks complicated leh. Come to think of it, my hubby has been using that in his uni days. No wonder looks so similar.

I am wondering whether primary school kids will be confuse between this method vs the conventional method? Scare it will complicate the matters instead of helping them. :?

Anyone has any thoughts to this?

[candy02sweet]

Hi all, for potentially interested parents who might be thinking about Math Monkey, maybe during the Sep holidays you may consider to sign them up for mathmonkey’s holiday camp.


I saw their flyer this week and they are focusing on problem sums for P3~ p6.
don’t remember the exact dates but parents may want to check it out as a trial?

Cheers~

[ctct61t]

It looks nice…Vedic maths

[e3nity]

Seems like the thread has been dead for awhile.


Wonder if any parents are able to answer a couple of question?? :idea:

Do they teach problem solving? How do they teach that?? Role playing of concept teaching??

Thanks..

[Rabbit02]

e3nity:

Seems like the thread has been dead for awhile.


Wonder if any parents are able to answer a couple of question?? :idea:

Do they teach problem solving? How do they teach that?? Role playing of concept teaching??

Thanks..

Yeah! I was at the Kidz Academy Exhibition at Suntec City on sunday and Math Monkey was there. They gave me their brochures and you can check them out at http://www.mathmonkey.com.sg. Apparently they teach Math in a fun way!

What do you mean by role playing of concept teaching????

[cimman]

for people interested in Vedic Maths,

you can check out a few books from Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Vedic-Mathematics-Made-Dhaval-Bathia/dp/8179924076/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301329028&sr=1-1

or
this book has an ebook version, so if you've a kindle, you can just download it straight away, instant gratification
http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Mathematics-Using-Vedic-System/dp/141161061X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301329028&sr=1-3

or you can drop by a Popular Bookstore and check out
Maths Express: Speed Maths Strategies (Level 3 and Level 4) by Li Fanglan from FAN-MATH.
Level 3 focuses on Subtraction and Addition while Level 4 focuses on Multiplication and Division.
The Maths Express does not do Vedic Maths, but I find that some concepts are pretty similar, especially the multiplication part.

[e3nity]

Hi Rabbit02,


I was wondering if they teach money concepts like role playing.. eg pretend as seller and buyer exchanging $$?? :?

I've managed to check their website and enquired about it.. Guess its reali interesting.. will bring DS dwn for a assessment cum trial lesson..

Any parents brought their kids dwn for trial lesson b4?? do they hard sell??