Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M) has packaged Singapore Maths in a Franchise business model which can be offered efficiently across the World.  While updating the website to include the latest information, I was once again astounded by the achievements and growth S.A.M has shown over the last 6 years! 2012: 1st S.A.M centre opens in Singapore […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The skills children pick up in math are indispensable; they can be applied to other academic subjects and to solve real-world problems in their daily lives and future work. The Singapore Math curriculum focuses on problem solving. Through problem solving, children develop thinking skills such as creative thinking and critical thinking.When children analyse math […]

Seeking ways to help your child perform better in math tests and exams? You may have to bid farewell to the familiar approach of amassing general purpose assessment books and test papers for practice drills, which may do little to cultivate interest or true understanding. “Students who avoid making an effort to understand mathematics concepts […]

The bar model method is one of the key problem solving heuristics that students use to solve word problems in Singapore maths. It falls under the heuristic “draw a picture”. By drawing a pictorial model of a word problem, students are able to visualise, represent and relate the known and unknown quantities in the word […]

IQ predicts future success in life, and there are studies have shown that IQ results can be a strong predictor of his or her future life outcomes, such as academic achievement, income and health. Besides IQ, research also reveals other factors involved in determining a child’s success later in life. Here are two big qualities […]

Starting Primary 1 is one of the major milestones for your child and it can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Your child has to cope with many changes including a new routine at a new school as well as a bigger class size. He also has to learn to handle money and […]

Math. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see this word? Math is usually associated with science, technology and engineering. But beyond the numbers, equations and formulas, the skills and critical thinking required to solve math problems help children master other subjects as well. Math is not just the foundation for careers […]

Can we enhance our child’s IQ through a stimulating environment at home? The answer is yes! Research shows it is possible to create a highly conducive environment for cognitive and emotional growth. A child surrounded by books and educational toys will leave positive imprint on their brain, which will follow through into their late teens. […]

“Math is useless. I don’t like Math. Why do I have to learn Math?” As a parent, you are likely to have heard these expressions from your child before. Here are some essential facts to help you explain to your child the importance of Math in everyday life and why an edge in Math today […]

Do you find it challenging to get your children to learn Maths? Here are some useful secrets to help get them going: 1. Study smart, not study hard  Often, children may underperform in Maths when they have a poor grasp of the fundamental concepts. This might be due to that fact that they are learning […]