Primary Maths Problem Solving Strategies Workshop for Parents

Primary Maths Problem Solving Strategies Workshop for Parents November 2015 By Little Professors Learning Centre@ Hougang

Little Professors Learning Centre � Little Professors Group of Learning Centres believe in providing the best for your child’s education – inspiring our future generations and cultivating an Aspire to Inspire mindset and attitude towards their lives. � Together with a team of dedicated and diligent teachers, we provide small group tuition, interesting enrichment classes and reliable student care. We also have a team of curriculum specialists that ensure that our syllabus is up-todate with the latest MOE guidelines.

Workshop Trainer � Mr Lam Kwong Khiam � Chartered Accountant � B. Acc (Hons), MBA � Former SVP, Corp Real Estate, DBS Group � Former Chair, S’pore Chapter, Core. Net Global � Former Advisory Committee Member, Ngee Ann Polytechnic � Maths Trainer for 7 years � Advanced Cert in Training & Development

The Workshop will not be �A Large Passive Public Lecture � A Two to Three Hour Short Briefing � Touching Superficially the Different Problem Solving Strategies Workshops of such nature generally may not have sufficient time: (a)To cover variations of questions (b)To reinforce learning

Instead The Workshop will � Be a Whole-Day Learning Experience � Cover 18 Most Common Types of Problem Sums Your Child Will Encounter in Whole Numbers, Fraction, Ratios and Percentages � Be Limited to 25 participants � Be Highly Interactive � Have Hands-on Exercises to Assist Learners to Grasp the Contents � Use Innovative Teaching Methods such as Flashcards to Reinforce Learning

The 18 Types of Maths Problems & Concepts (for roadshow) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Tree Planting Questions Guess & Check Patterns Common Multiples Substitutions & Eliminations Repeated Identity (Overlap Figures) Gaps & Differences Proportion 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Equal Fraction Rates Before After Internal Transfer Constant Difference Remainder External Transfer with One Quantity Unchanged Working Backwards External Transfer with Both Quantities Changed

Problem Solving Strategies and Concepts Covered include 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Guess & Check Patterns Substitutions & Eliminations Repeated Identity Gaps & Differences Internal Transfer Constant Difference External Transfer with Both Quantities Changed And Many More

At the End of the Workshop, Participants will be Able to � Look for Clues (Key Words) in a Question to Know the Type of Mathematical Concept Being Tested; � Select the Most Appropriate Strategy or Strategies to Solve the Problem; � Apply the Strategy to Solve the Problem Correctly and Efficiently; � Identify or Spot Similar Questions by Looking at the Key Words and Patterns; � Guide your Child to Avoid Common Errors Associated with Problem Sums.

Participants will also be able to � Guide Your Child in Maths Homework with a lot more confidence � Explain to Your Child What is Wrong with His Work � Help Your Child to Revise for Exams

Testimonials � Tan Wee Kiat: “Spot on! Mr Lam covered exactly those that I have challenge trying to explain to my son. It has given me a better technique ad step to solve the problem……” � Lim Siew Lian: “The methods taught are definitely new to parents and after the workshop, we will be better able to guide our children……” � Stanley Kweh: ”Very informative and detail (intensive)…. . ”

More Testimonials � Ho Kuen Wei: “Great workshop. Very useful workshop. I have learnt to appreciate the difficulty that my son faced and would be able to better support him in his learning. The time is tight but good coverage in terms of concept…. ” � Seah Bee: ” Very informative; helps me understand complex, difficult problem sums better. ”

More Testimonials � Eline Hng: ” After attending this workshop, I have a better understanding of the topics covered in Maths. I will try to guide my daughter at home. In fact it is not easy for myself to solve the Maths problem sum as it is very different from my time and it’s much harder than I expect. However, it is very fruitful (for me) to attend the workshop. Thank you Mr Lam. ”

Details � Date : 28 November 2015 � Time: 9 am to 6 pm � Venue: To Be Advised � Lunch and tea breaks will be provided � Early Bird Discount till 12 Nov 15 � Special Discount for Parents of students from Little Professors @ Hougang and Global Art Hougang � Call us at 63875876 for more details or � Visit us at Kidz Academy from 6 Nov 15 to 12 Nov 15 at Hougang Mall Atrium