CMA Math - Discussion
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Hi!
Keen to let my kid try out CMA after reading so many favourable comments.
Do any mummies have any feedback on the CMA Woodlands branch like which teacher is good?
By the way, understand that the number bonds are being taught in primary school. In that case, will the kid get confused on the different method used when they go P1?
Tks. -
jessn:
What is the realtionship betw number bonds and cma?Hi!
Keen to let my kid try out CMA after reading so many favourable comments.
Do any mummies have any feedback on the CMA Woodlands branch like which teacher is good?
By the way, understand that the number bonds are being taught in primary school. In that case, will the kid get confused on the different method used when they go P1?
Tks.
Which branch is highly recomended?
Discount still valid if referral? If so, anyone to share their kids name for referral? -
My son also attends CMA, been about a year now. Very good course, highly recommended! I send my son there because my son is left-handed. Wanted him to use his right hand more often, and CMA uses 2-hand technique. He didn’t seem interest in music so didn’t send him for piano…
Anyway, ks2me, the amazing thing about the abacus is that it allows you to do complex arithmetics, more than + - x /, even includes decimal places… It’s also about brain training cos it ultimately trains you to do Math without using the abacus (that’s why it’s call mental arithmetic). But almost like Kumon, it’s practice, practice, practice…so got to do lots of homework… I mean, if you are Kiasu like me, you’d want your kids to do as much as he can everyday so can finish the course early and move on to other things. Also, once the kids reach primary school, there will be more school work to worry about, so the earlier you start, the better…usually about 4 yrs old.
Truly amazing to see your child calculating faster than you, without relying on ANY tools. -
concern2:
your son must be learning at thunder speed with wonderful results. I hoped that the same for my girl, my main objective is not the mental, if only i see her more focused and concentraion level upped, I guess I be as glad as u.My son also attends CMA, been about a year now. Very good course, highly recommended! I send my son there because my son is left-handed. Wanted him to use his right hand more often, and CMA uses 2-hand technique. He didn't seem interest in music so didn't send him for piano...
Anyway, ks2me, the amazing thing about the abacus is that it allows you to do complex arithmetics, more than + - x /, even includes decimal places.. It's also about brain training cos it ultimately trains you to do Math without using the abacus (that's why it's call mental arithmetic). But almost like Kumon, it's practice, practice, practice...so got to do lots of homework.. I mean, if you are Kiasu like me, you'd want your kids to do as much as he can everyday so can finish the course early and move on to other things. Also, once the kids reach primary school, there will be more school work to worry about, so the earlier you start, the better...usually about 4 yrs old.
Truly amazing to see your child calculating faster than you, without relying on ANY tools.
Can I use you as referral?
Where is your son having lessons? -
my daughter has been in CMA for 1 yr 2 mth, she is somehow slowing down in her CMA work and refuse to do more than what the teacher had stamped. I know many parents in CMA is rushing their kids to finish the book so that they could get on to the next grade, not sure whether this is healthy for the kids as they may feel very tiring.
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jaseric:
my daughter has been in CMA for 1 yr 2 mth, she is somehow slowing down in her CMA work and refuse to do more than what the teacher had stamped. I know many parents in CMA is rushing their kids to finish the book so that they could get on to the next grade, not sure whether this is healthy for the kids as they may feel very tiring.
actually if parents dun rush, woul it be the kid will be staying put on that same spot?
But rushing may not mean the child has grasp the idea. *Dillemma*
My worries is such too, i dun wan to rush my girl, at the same time i dun wan her to take it too easy and become her attitude.
The greatest fear of all is she giving up when the learning get difficult. -
You are very wise, Norman08! It’s good to set our objectives so we don’t get carried away. Jaseric – personally, I think if we measure the speed of their learning by the number of sums/pages they do everyday, that’s not really fair to them. The sums get more difficult and to me, they are doing ‘mental acrobat’! I think positive reinforcement works best for my son when he feels unmotivated. When he completes a page we play high 5s and 10s - for a laugh or two. Or do a quick maze to break the monotony. That sort of eases the pressure, so he can quickly get back to the next page.
He’ll ‘bargain’ with me to do less for sure! And he’s learning the art of negotiation, mind you! haha! -
ksmummy:
Hi KSmummyNo Prob, JSC.
My son is currently attending art lesson at NAFA as well. He has a very keen interest in art and craft. I am thinking of signing him up at Tony Buzan Learning Centre at Hougang Mall next year. Am more interested for him to learn 'how to learn', rather than focusing too much academically.
Appreciate any review on Tony Buzan Learning Centre.
TIA!
May I know have you send yr kid to Tony Buzan Learning Centre? Can feedback your view and experience there? :lol: -
hi, may i check with the parents whose kids are with CMA, when did your kid start? is three plus too early? understand there are some pre requisites like the child needs to know how to write the numbers well. is that true? thanks
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foreverj,
my girl starts at 3 plus. So long the child can write 1-10, motor skills is ready- to clear the abacus. Can understand instructions should be ok.
I believe the centre manager will access the capabilities before they decide where to start the child.
My girl went for her first ever certification recently few weeks ago…thts how young they hv exams! hahahaha
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