Early Math Concepts @ Home Using The Montessori Method

I have always had passion for the endless wonders of early childhood activities and have been on a journey to…

Ideas for teaching Multiplications

Maths is a very structured subject and also can be very abstract, difficult to relate to in real life. The…

Some Questions and Answers for Primary 6 math

Questions 1) Nanyang 2010 P6 Prelim paper 1 Qn 21 The cost of 3 mangoes is the same as the…

DIY Cards and other tools for teaching Multiplication

DIY Cards Let your child make and design their own multiplication cards. Like i always reiterate almost like a broken…

Some Math Questions and Answers

Question:  There were some boys and girls in a room. If 24 boys leave the room, the total no. of…

What’s the Problem in Problem sums?

I’ve heard so many parents complain about the difficulties their child face when doing problem sums, and that practicing on…

Mastering Heuristics Series: Unit Transfer Method In Solving Challenging Upper Primary Mathematical Problems

Upcoming Parents Workshop at mathsHeuristics™ 30th May 2010 Sunday, 2 pm to 5 pm $200 nett, inclusive of a complimentary…

Is Abacus / Mental Arithmetic good?

I teach abacus/mental arithmetic and I’m always asked, is it good? Yes, I would answer "It is good because you’ll…

Multiplication through play – Ladybird Pegging Game

Multiplication tables are now taught in "groups". For example, 2 balls in 2 groups will have 4. Children can draw…

How To Teach Primary School Math (Division)

In primary school, children are extensively taught how to divide in the abstract form while for us adult, we would…