BrainLight Learning Center
Last weekend I attended the Parent’s Session at BrainLight Singapore Maths after attending Mega Prime Celebrations Pinasarap Holiday Workshop.
I’ve been hearing about Singapore Math for years but I haven’t really gotten close to what it really is and how it’s done. During the session, I understood how important it is to be learned by a developing child at a very young age.
Math is OUR Weakness
I am worried that my eldest is lagging behind in Math. It’s no surprise because I’m not good at Math either. Namamana ba? Haha. I remember when I was a student, I got my first line of 7 in Math while most of my other subjects were 90 and above. Imagine my disappointment.
Well last week, my son came home from school, crying. When I asked him why, he said, “I only got 2 correct answers in my Math exam.” That’s a periodical exam, ladies and gents. He’s in Grade 4 and it’s difficult for me to see him struggle.
As per data from their school’s eGradebook, his Math grade dropped from 90 (1st period) to 81 (2nd period) — 9th row on the photo 🙁
So how can we help our kids be confident in Mathematics? Parang marami ang takot o ayaw kapag Math na ang pinag-uusapan. Even grown-ups! I guess it’s time we break the “chain”.
What is Singapore Math?
We need to prepare children for the 21st century by teaching them to persist, think critically, and problem solve.
The Singapore Mathematics Curriculum states that “An emphasis on Mathematics Education will ensure that we have an increasingly Competitive Workforce to meet the challenges of the 21st century.”
It is recognized that mathematics is “an excellent vehicle for the development and improvement of a person’s intellectual competence, logical reasoning, spatial visualization, analysis, and abstract thought.” – Ministry of Education Singapore 2006
BrainLight Learning Center Singapore Maths
BrainLight is an after-school math enrichment program center based on the world-renowned Singapore Mathematics Curriculum set by the Ministry of Education of Singapore (MOE). They use MOE-approved materials in teaching Singapore Math.
At BrainLight Learning Center, children are encouraged and taught to be analytical & critical thinkers. They have brought this method to the Philippines to help young kids excel in Math by helping them better understand math concepts.
How is BrainLight Different?
Other Math programs focus on Mathematics Operations and memorizations of steps and procedures, but at BrainLight, they present the concepts differently and they have lots of application skills.
Emphasis on Problem Solving
The heart of its program is helping kids develop problem-solving skills.
Emphasis on Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach
Using concrete (tangible objects) and pictorial representations help students acquire abstract ideas.
Emphasis on Visualization
Uses Model Method as one of the strategies to represent abstract ideas. It helps average learners to understand abstract ideas.
The Model Method teaches kids pre-algebra and mental computation techniques
Emphasis on Problem Solving Heuristics
This includes drawing diagrams and models, making systematic lists, simplifying problems, looking for patterns, before and after, guess and check, making suppositions, etc.
Emphasis on Thinking
When faced with unfamiliar math problems, such as getting the area of a trapezium, the child uses past learned knowledge to make connections and eventually solve the problem.
BrainLight Learning Center at BGC
Their learning center is a conducive environment for learning. I love how kid-friendly their classroom is. The tools, materials, and manipulatives are also well-arranged and well-maintained.
BrainLight Singapore Math program is not only for those who are struggling in Math but it’s also for those who are advanced learners. Their Math Olympiad program is for advanced learners who want to “stretch” their Math skills further.
Other countries have already adopted Singapore Math because it’s an effective tool for students to be able to handle complexity and give them the ability to explain and solve a problem.
They have a reward system wherein their students earn stamps in exchange for exciting rewards, making them more motivated to learn! 🙂 Sana may ganito sa lahat ng schools noh? Parang nasa TimeZone lang!
How do I enroll my child in BrainLight Singapore Maths?
- Visit BrainLight Learning Center at 317 McKinley Park Residences, 3rd Ave Corner 31st Street, BGC, email them at blc.singaporemaths@gmail.com, or visit their Facebook page facebook.com/brainlightsingaporemaths
- For kids 3 – 14 years old
- Your child will be scheduled for an ASSESSMENT to recognize his or her gaps & strengths. Programs are customized to the child’s needs.
- Rates start at PHP 6,000 for a 10-hr package. You may opt for 10 or 20 or 50 sessions (1 hour per session). The more sessions you enroll in, the more discount you get. 🙂
- Parents choose the schedule — time slot, weekends or weekdays, and hour/s per day.
BrainLight’s English Language Program and SRA Reading Program
Learning the English language is a necessity to excel in Math, so these programs will not only help your child improve in vocabulary and grammar, but also in English Language Skills such as reading, speaking, writing, and listening.
The SRA Reading Program will help your kids with comprehension, word analysis, study skills, and a sense of personal responsibility.
Thank you BrainLight for an educational parent’s session! I’m hoping for a future that nobody will say I HATE MATH, especially my kids. 🙂
Published: 2019-11-19 09:26:54
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