Yuan and Kyan just transferred to a new school this year. It was a big adjustment for Yuan - he was accepted for Grade II even if he is 6. The curriculum was way way advanced compared to his previous community school. In fact his Math textbook is intended for Grade III students! I know the adjustment period was difficult for Yuan - smallest and youngest and new(est) in class. It was indeed stressful for my Panganay. It was equally stressful for mommy and daddy, too.
The first few Homeworks, Seatworks and assignements came - scores with more mistakes that you can easily assess "hula/chamba" factor contributed to some (or most) of the correct ones. Intervention must be done....
Everyday, upon arriving home, i open Yuan's bag and check for his notes, folders and assignments. He had quick improvements in all subject...except math. Addition of 4 digit numbers, Roman Numerals, Subtraction (with dreaded borrowing), Multiplication.
Everyday, i make 2 sheets of questions and post it in the board before i leave for office. Don't worry, it's not the sadistic type. I make sure that he will be able to answer math problems with some room for difficult ones in the latter part of the sheet. This is his assignment everyday after class. I will call home late afternoon to check if his done with his "homework-made-by-daddy".
.....and it's working. He is no longer scared of numbers. Division is just around the corner, but I'm confident Yuan can handle this. And Dad will always be at his side.
other subjects? I leave that to Marie :-)
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8 comments:
Matagal ka yatang na-absent. :D
Don't worry. Same with me.
I hope everything's been well with you and the family. Take care.
@panaderos: almost one year na nga. ambilis ng panahon. :-)
we're ok. thanks. hope your family here is safe and not affected by the floodings.
Wow! I was 8 years old when I was in 2nd grade. :)
It's all about taking the fear of numbers away from them, making them realize at an early age that it's part of our day to day lives.
Good job doc! :)
@KC: thanks bro. learning is a continuous process.... i am actually learning from my kid, too.
maganda daw singapore math?
@TK i'm using daddy's math. so far, it's working
my wife is so stressed with my daughter when it comes to math homeworks. Hay naku. Napakamura pa ng isip ng bata to be judged. I am one of those who believe that brains mature and when they do, they are sometimes more superior than those who exhibit proficiency when they were younger.
@bw: you have a point. yun nga lang, mahirap din matrauma at an early age, he has to overcome his fear (dito, numbers. pero sa marami pang aspeto ng buhay)
....cpontinuous learning process ang buhay tatay.
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