Two weeks ago at a Parents' Consultation Evening, I asked Louisa's teacher if she doesn't find numeracy as easy as literacy. She confirmed my worry. Alas! She's got my genes. I'm terrible at Mathematics. My cousin can vouch for that as she gave me tuition before. It's one subject I used to abhor and perform miserably at school.
Hence, upon the recommendation of the teacher, I bought the following workbooks from Amazon. Since there's free delivery for purchases above £15, I bought the English and Science ones as well. I like the way the books challenge a child's way of thinking. Instead of just asking one to work out 4 X 9 = _______, there are different ways of asking for example How many chocolate chip cookies are there altogether if you have 4 bags of chocolate chip cookies each containing 9 cookies? All the pages are nicely illustrated too.
I always think she's still young and in Singapore, she'll be in K2. But we're in UK and she's now in the equivalent of Primary 2. So I've got to keep reminding myself that, if not she'll be behind her peers.
5 comments:
Hi Ros,
Pop by for a rare visit. I would say Louisa is already doing very well for a 6YO. Just imagine a K2 at P2 level! Workbooks are great but dun force her until your blood pressure rise (like me!). :P
tomo i am attending MEET TEACHER SESSION for the 1st time. hopefully i won't hear too many negative stuff about my daughter's behaviour or learning ability.
Jen,
Well, that's their system here so got to adapt.
Hi Eileen,
You're back in the virtual world! Welcome!
Hi, I have been a silent reader of your blog for a while. I am curious about something.. may I know why you said Louisa is Primary 2 standard in UK but in Singapore, she will be in K2?
Hi Domestic Goddess,
Louisa is now in Primary 2. In UK, 5-6 yr olds start Primary 1 when new term commences in September. But if she's in Singapore, she'll only be starting Primary 1 in the new year in 2009.
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