Last Day review

Well, we have reached the finale! And here's a short review of what I have learnt in the past week.

1. Division

I learnt that the 'old skool' method of division that I have been using for years is the wrong method. Not convinced, I went home to ask my 9-year old which method did her teacher taught her and showed her the slides by Dr Yeap. Without a blink of her eye, she pointed to the 2nd method and asked me why there were so many '0's in the last working (the one that I have been using).

The method that my daughter used in school

The 'old skool' method that I learnt (the one at the bottom). The top method is another way that schools taught children to divide. 

Hence, the verdict.....

I am wrong.

 2. Quiz No. 2

We were asked to write problem sums based on the following number sentences:
a. 8 divided by 4
b. 4 divided by 8
c. 3 divided by 2 thirds
d. 2 thirds divided by 3

After attempting this quiz, I realized how difficult it was to write a story problem. There were a lot of factors involved to make sure that the question is understandable and easy for the students to grasp.

3. Salute Game
Objective of the game: To train your child's (and yourself) mental skills by calculating without the use of paper and pen or a calculator!

Play this game with your child.You need 3 or more players (but I would suggest starting with 3 players). Basically, use a set of poker cards (removing the Kings, Queens, Jack and Jokers). One person will be the commander while the other two take a card each (without peeking at their own cards) and place it on their forehead. The commander has to multiply the number that he/she sees from the other two players and call out the answer. Using the answer, the other two players have to guess what number card do they have.

Other options: Use addition, subtraction or add more players in (making it more difficult)
jective of the game: To train your child's (and yourself) mental skills by calculating without the use of paper and pen or a calculator!

Well, in all, I felt that I have learnt a lot more about Math, let's just say, a new found respect to teachers who specialise in teaching Math. So, thank you for all that you have done, Dr Yeap, you have indeed, made my eyes WIDE OPEN!