The way Seriously Addictive Math (or S.A.M) has changed
the way Filipino children appreciate math is undeniable. With their focus away
from rote learning and memorization, S.A.M has helped kids learn math concepts
independently- emphasizing, instead, on conceptual understanding, critical
thinking and solving complex math problems.
Before enrolling in the S.A.M program, students first
take a diagnostic assessment so their math skills can already be gauged. This
way, kids are given a calibrated learning plan based on their abilities and the
pace they will be comfortable in. Once evaluated, they start their sessions
with Certified S.A.M. Trainers who have been equipped with various tools and
methods needed to coach the child.
With the aim of teaching math in a fun way, the trainers
engage kids using dialogue and probing questions. They also use toys and games,
as well as a Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach which jog up the
multi-sensory skills of children. A coaching pedagogy is provided where
students are trained to discover their own solutions and explain the process
rather than spoon feed the answers. Later on this will make them independent
and build their self-confidence when solving math problems.
To reinforce learning, the kids are given colorful and
highly-illustrated worksheets for guided practice in class and independent
practice at home. These “take home work”, which usually require between 15 to
30 minutes bear narrative instructions and relevant examples. The assignments
are also configured using the incremental step up approach, making difficult
math concepts simple and easy to understand.
Students who go through the S.A.M program, develop
metacognition, heuristics, problem solving and critical thinking, all of which
are important as they grow older.
Encouraging kids to develop these skills at a young age allows them to
be more competitive in high school and in the real world when they graduate.
Armed with these tools, the trainers of S.A.M fully
understand that their role is not just to instill knowledge, but also to
inculcate discipline and independent learning within the child so they may
fully discover that math is a subject that isn’t hard to love, after all.
To know more about S.A.M, you may visit their website at
www.seriouslyaddictivemaths.com.ph and
https://www.facebook.com/SAM.SingaporeMath.Philippines or call 0977-8239910 |
(02) 964 9759.
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