Singapore Math Enrichment at Galileo

July 13, 2015 by

A few years ago, I was able to attend a seminar on Unlocking the Secrets of Singapore Math.  Although I have heard of Singapore Math before, I was not inclined to learn more about it as my kids were still babies then.  On that day, however, I was amazed at how easy it was to understand and to solve complex Math problems using the Singapore Math method. Of course, one seminar isn’t enough to fully grasp this method. Thankfully, Galileo regularly holds seminars and workshops for parents and teachers and has enrichment programs all year-round for students.

Why Enrol Your Kids in A Singapore Math Enrichment Program?

Our generation grew up learning Math using a different method which is why a lot of parents find the Singapore Math method confusing.  Believe me, I’ve heard one too many parents complain about this method because they have a hard time helping their kids with their homework. How can you teach something you don’t know? Of course, the task of teaching Math should actually fall on the teachers’ shoulders; but, with a class population of 30 – 45 kids, not all kids are able to keep up with the lessons.

So what’s a parent to do? You could attend seminars and workshops to equip you with skills and knowledge you can use to help your kids.  Or, you could enrol your kids in an enrichment program where qualified teachers can create an effective program that’s suited to your kids’ learning styles.

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Reshaping the Way We View Math

July 13, 2015 by
Why do I have to study this?
This doesn’t make sense at all.
This is useless – I’m not going to use this in real life.
I hate Math!

These are just among the countless tirades against Math I’ve heard from the kids I’ve tutored over the years.  I bet even you yourself have uttered these very same words. It’s a sad reality, but a great number of people do have an utter dislike for numbers. What’s even sadder is we pass this fear and loathing to the next generation.

Just as our kids inherit our genes, they learn to assimilate our fears – including our fear of Math. When kids are raised by parents who proclaim that “Math is hard.” or unabashedly admit that they are “not good in Math”, they consequently view Math as a difficult subject that they would have to gruelingly face.

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The 3rd Singapore Math Learning Festival

June 25, 2015 by

Only 10 days left before the 3rd Singapore Math Learning Festival! Parents, teachers, and school administrators are all enjoined to register and take part in this year’s learning fest aptly themed Preparing for the Future: Creativity and Innovation through Singapore Math.

Galileo Learning Festival

As parents and educators, it is our responsibility to prepare our children for the future. We must help equip them with the necessary skills that will make them global citizens of the future. We can do this at school, at events like this, and even at home if you make the most of resources like animated explainer videos.

For years now, educators have been honing learners’ 21st Century Skills needed for them to succeed and thrive in the new global workplace. Among these 21st Century Skills, Creativity and Innovation are the key ingredients needed for solving problems and creating solutions. This is why using the Singapore Math method has become more popular the world over.

Singapore Math is an effective tool in promoting creativity and innovation. It has refined traditional ways of learning math and has transformed how learners see mathematics. Critical thinking skills are greatly improved as learners find creative ways to solve math problems.

This year’s Singapore Math Learning Festival aims to educate parents, teachers, educators, and school administrators with creative and innovative teaching strategies in using Singapore Math. As a parent myself, I do encourage fellow parents and educators to attend this conference and be active partners in raising globally competitive learners.

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Unlocking the Secrets to SINGAPORE MATH

November 5, 2012 by

Pssstt… I’ll let you in on a secret…Singapore Math rocks!

Oh alright, that’s not really a secret at all. Educators have known how effective this teaching method is since Singapore has consistently ranked first among all nations in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) from the mid 1990s until now. This is also the reason why in the past couple of years, schools all over the country and even across the globe have adopted Singapore Math into their curriculum. It seems as though the Singapore education system has been thriving in many areas, especially with international institutions such as the stamford american international school helping to contribute to this.

Lest one think that Singapore Math is an entirely new Math concept, it is actually a teaching method based on the national curriculum of Singapore. Textbooks and syllabus based on this curriculum focus on essential math skills and present simple explanations to Mathematical concepts that enable students to understand them more clearly. From concrete to pictorial to abstract, learning mathematical concepts become easier for students.

I’ve been hearing a lot about this method that I didn’t have second thoughts accepting the invitation to attend a seminar for bloggers, Unlocking the Secrets to Singapore Math, held October 15 at Fully Booked Boni High Street. During the event, I discovered how Math could be made more fun – and a lot easier to understand – using the Singapore Math method. My age is no secret as well, so yeah, I’m old school where we were made to stand in front of the class to recite the entire multiplication table and all problems were solved in x’s and y’s. Where we were taught through repetition and rote mastery, Singapore Math focuses on making students understand the concepts by presenting them in relatable situations. Model drawings are also employed to solve word problems which is actually a great way for visual learners to understand abstract concepts.

Ms. Beth Lamis of Galileo Enrichment Learning Program Inc showed us how Singapore Math works by presenting various Math problems. Let me show you how I would normally solve the problems and how I solved the problems using Singapore Math.

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Here’s another problem involving ratio and proportion which a lot of students have difficulty with. I was surprised how easy it could be solved using box models. 😀

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I really learned a lot during the event and am now more eager to learn more about Singapore Math. I’m sure the bloggers who were with me are all equally excited to attend the 2nd Singapore Learning Festival on February.

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Thanks to Mommy Ruth Floresca for this group picture!

With more and more schools adopting Singapore Math into their curriculum, I’m quite certain that my kids will be taught Math using this method when they both go to big schools. if like me you are interested in learning more about Singapore Math, The Galileo Enrichment Program Inc holds quarterly workshops for school administrators, teachers, parents and students. You can visit their website, http://www.galileoenrichment.com/, or Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/galileoenrichment, for more details.

You may also want to attend the 2nd Singapore Math Learning Festival this February 2013. I’ll be attending the festival myself and do hope to see you there. 😀 For more inquiries on the conference, call 845-1234 or send an email to [email protected].

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2nd Singapore Math Learning Festival in the Philippines

October 22, 2012 by

If you have gradeschoolers in the family, you have most probably heard of Singapore Math already.  Your child’s school may even have already adopted this method into their curriculum.  However, we grew up learning Math the traditional way and are unfamiliar with the modeling method used in Singapore Math, and so are unable to properly aid our young children in their lessons.

Enrolling your child in a Singapore Math Enrichment Program is a good way to help him excel in Math.  It would also be advisable for you, as a parent, to know more about the fundamentals of Singapore Math to have a better understanding of what your child is learning in school.  This way, you yourself can help him with concepts he has not mastered yet.  The Galileo Enrichment Learning Program offers quarterly workshops for parents and students to have a better grounding on the fundamentals of Singapore Math. If you are interested in a beneficial learning program for kids, you might want to check out this page for more information. I encourage you also to join the 2nd Singapore Math Learning Festival in the Philippines at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on February 9.

This whole day conference is open to School Administrators, Teachers, and Parents who want to know more about Singapore Math and to learn new instructional ideas in using this technique in teaching mathematics.   There will be plenary lectures by Dr. Queena Lee-Chua, her son Scott L. Chua, and Dr. Vicente Chua Reyes Jr. of the National Institute of Education in Singapore.  After which, concurrent learning sessions will be held which will provide more focused understanding of different aspects of using Singapore Math as a method of teaching mathematics.  I myself will be joining “Singapore Math: Basics and Beyond” so when my preschoolers go to big schools, I’d already have a better understanding of this technique.

The learning investment for this conference is Php 3,500.  Register early and get the Super Saver Rate of only Php 2,500 until October 31, 2012.   They also offer an Early Bird Rate of Php 2,995 if you register and pay from November 1 – 30, 2012.  The fee also includes a Certificate of Attendance, topic references and workshop materials, lunch and morning/afternoon snacks.

To reserve seats:

  • Download Registration Form from www.galileoenrichment.com or call +632.845.1234 to get a copy.
  • Submit the accomplished Registration Form, copy of School ID and current school registration (if student) to [email protected] or fax to +632.845.1234.
  • Deposit payment to BPI bank account:
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) – San Lorenzo, Makati Branch
Account Name:  Galileo Enrichment Learning Program Inc.
Current Account No.: 1811-0001-12
  • To confirm your reservation, fax validated bank deposit slip together with accomplished registration form to +632.845.1234 or email to [email protected]

This technique in teaching and learning mathematics has been proven so effective that more and more schools are now using Singapore Math.  I’ve already had a preview of how Singapore Math works and would really want to know more this method.  I do hope you’d join me at the 2nd Singapore Math Learning Festival so we can learn together. 😀



2nd Singapore Math Learning Festival Program Line-Up

8:00am – 9:00am :       Registration
9:00am – 9:15am  :       Opening Ceremony
Ma. Rowena J. Matti
CEO, Galileo
9:15am – 10:00am    :   Keynote Address
Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC
Secretary, Department of Education
10:00am – 12:00pm :   Plenary Lecture
Queena N. Lee-Chua  Ph.D.
Multi-awarded educator, Full Professor, Ateneo de Manila University with Scott L. Chua
Multi-awarded Student, Xavier School, and Carlos Palanca Awardee
12:00pm –   1:15pm  :   LUNCH and EXHIBITS
   1:15pm –   2:45pm  :  Plenary Lecture
Dr. Vicente Chua Reyes Jr.
Professor, National Institute of Education, Singapore
  2:45pm –   3:15pm   :  BREAK (Move to session of choice)
  3:15pm –   4:45pm   :  Concurrent Learning Sessions
A. Singapore Math: Basics and Beyond (for Teachers/Parents/Administrators)
B.  Meaningful Math at Home and Elsewhere (for Teachers/Parents)
C.  Running Out of Ideas for Program Supplementation? Find Help in Singapore Math (for Teachers/Parents/Administrators)
D.  Singapore Math Manipulatives and Activities to Enhance Math Skills (For Teachers/Parents)
E.  Strategies that CLICK: Using innovative activities in teaching Geometry and Fractions (for Teachers)
F.  How Singapore Math Builds a Solid Foundation for Algebraic Success (for Teachers)
G.  Real Life Project Based Learning: Extending Meaning in Math (for Teachers/Administrators)
H.  Program Essentials: Nuts & Bolts of Singapore Math Program Implementation in Schools (for Administrators)
  5:00pm –   5:30pm   :   Singapore Math Class in Action!
Closing Remarks
Claiming of Certificates

 

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