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Aug
5
No. Some problems do not lend themselves to bar-modeling. Singapore Math teaches various strategies, called heuristics, for solving these kinds of so-called non-routine word problems. There are about nine heuristics used in Singapore Math. These strategies are taught as early as Primary 1 and spirals through Primary 6.
How does a student know when to use the bar-model and when to use heuristics? There are no hard and fast rules on when to use a specific strategy in problem solving. However, exposure to a variety of word problems, hours of practice and proper teaching methodology help, of course. In the end, the goal of Singapore math is to arm the students with various strategies to solve a variety of word problems and to develop analytical skills to decide which strategy is most applicable in a given problem or situation.
Jul
25
Watch out for the opening of Mathemagis @ Kids Klub Philippines, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong.
Mathemagis joins Kids Klub in providing positive learning experiences for kids four and up. Mathemagis center will be located at the 3rd floor, 500 Shaw Zentrum (between Pure Gold and Cherrys). Free parking available. Call 654-0500 to schedule your child’s assessment.
Singapore Math fun begins August 18, 2012.
Jul
5
iPSLE is the international version of the exams taken by Singapore students in Math, English and Science and Chinese when they finish six years of primary school (equivalent to grade 6). It provides a certification by Singapore’s Ministry of Education of the student’s knowledge and achievement in the particular subject.
Mathemagis will be offering iPSLE math review session starting this July; it will cover all math topics in
- whole numbers,
- decimals,
- fractions,
- measurements,
- geometry,
- algebra,
- ratio and proportion.
It includes an exam for each topic and a mock-up exam which covers all the topics. The review session will run for 4 saturdays starting July 14 (1-4pm) at 2/F ESNA Bldg, #30 Timog Ave, QC.
Please call 482.1074 or 0932.843.5552 for details.
The appointed exam centers in the Phlippines are
- Ateneo De Manila University – Grade School
- Xavier School
- Immaculate Conception Academy
Jul
1
Mathemagis was at the HAPI conference held at 5/F St. Francis Square last May 19, 2012 to raise awareness on Mathemagis’ Singapore Math enrichment program as a perfect fit to the Singapore Math home school curriculum.
Jul
1
Preschool Levels
Del Rosario, John Erick (PS2B)
Tinio, Sancho (PS2A)
Dayo, Patti (PS2B)
Primary Levels
Angeles, Kyle (P2)
Ang, Iyo (P3)
Nicolas, Luis (P2)
Nicolas, Ricardo IV (P2)
Rivera, Inigo (P2)
Regino, Alfonso (P2)
Salud, Marco (P2)
Ursua, Jom (P3)
Villegas, Noah (P2)
May
10
Mathemagis will hold free Singapore Math assessment in various villages in Quezon City this May and June. May events are as follows:
May 12: BF Homes QC Clubhouse
- 9am-11: Free Singapore Math Assessment
- 11am-12: Singapore Math Parent Seminar
May 19: Tivoli Royal Clubhouse for Vista Real Executive Homes, Tivoli Royale, Tivoli Green, Vista Real Classica 1 and 2
- 9am – 11: Free Singapore Math Assessment
- 11am-12: Singapore Math Parent Seminar
Call us at 387.66.02 or email us at mathemagis@gmail.com if you wish to attend the free assessment and seminar.
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