BrainLight Singapore Math Building Independent Thinkers

Not everyone loves Math and I know how kids and parents struggle when it comes to numbers, especially in problem solving. It may be easy for me since it's my favorite subject, however not all my kids like numbers. Teaching math to my 3 homeschool kids is really giving me a headache, because even though I like math, teaching is a different thing. It's such a challenge for me since they have different level of understanding.

Last Saturday, November 16, I was invited to BrainLight Learning Center in BGC to attend the Parent's Session. It is an after-school center offering Maths Enrichment Programme wherein the students will be introduced to Singapore Math method. 

In Singapore Maths, the understanding of fractions is based on the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) model, where children use hands on manipulative to learn the link between the concrete concept and the abstract numbers.

What is Singapore Math?

• World-renowned Mathematics Curriculum set by the Ministry of Education of Singapore (MOE).
• The program focuses in Problem Solving Skills.
• Develops Number Sense, Visualization and Metacognition.
• Enhances Critical Thinking and Application Skills.

Program:

• Focuses on developing problem-solving skills providing students with well-thought opportunities through conceptual understanding of math principles.
• Visualization using various strategies such as bar models, variation in activities for in-depth understanding.
• A spiral approach of topics from kindergarten to primary level.
• It is designed not only for struggling or average students, but also to further challenge the advanced learners through application of concepts enabling students of different abilities to progressively master concepts and rousing their interest to learn and develop lifelong positive attitude towards mathematics.

The use of math manipulative is one of the teaching strategy used to strengthen understanding of math concepts. This hands-on experience allows kids to learn math in a fun way.

Benefits of Singapore Math method:

• Kids won't need our help anymore. Once the program and foundation is well-built, they become independent.
• Children are exposed to various learning experiences to have a more conceptual understanding of math facts.
• Program is open for as young as 3 year old for them not to struggle with math when they become adults.

 

Rewards Corner

The learning center is spacious and a parent-child friendly environment that even us moms would love to stay longer. And to make it more fun, students get rewards through stamps they earn from each activity they finish. They get to choose which reward they want. 

BrainLight Learning Center accepts children as early as 3 years old up to the 10th grade level. The child will be assessed first and will customize a program after the assessment. Program rate starts at ₱6,000 for a 10-hour package and discounts are offered, too! Parents can choose the schedule and duration per day.

BrainLight Learning Center also offer the English Language Program that is designed to help students develop grammar skills and build theme-based vocabulary. This program targets to enrich these essential skills of language, which are vital for the acquisition and the application of the other macro language skills like writing, speaking, and other areas.

For details and appointment, like and follow @BrainLightSingaporeMaths on Facebook or send an email to blc.singaporemaths@gmail.com. You may also contact the (0917)122-9978 or (02) 7211-9624.