We predicted/ identified "bad numbers" based on the take-rule. Again, we were made to notice patterns. For example:
Take: Bad Number(s):
1,2. 3,6,9
1,2,3. 4
This has got something to do with odd and even numbers. I need to play again in order to explain.
Then, we played Spin-a- Number. Objective of the game is to make the biggest even number possible.
An example here would be: by looking at the four-digits numbers below now, you could re-position the digits to meet the objective rightaway. What made it more intriguing was the fact that numbers were revealed one at a time. This is an idea for a good betting game. Just kidding.
Dr Yeap showed a video (let's call it the "Magic Dice" video) of a group of students that was presented with "Magic Dice" that could tell the total sum of dots on the dice' hidden surfaces. So the children thought hard when Dr Yeap challenged the class to figure out how did he knows. We also thought hard. Here's what we found.
Loads of bite-sized yet enriching information given by Dr Yeap, which I will remember.
Spiral Curriculum: a curriculum used in Singapore math. It allows many opportunities to practice, but not through repetitions. Here, Spiral also means revisiting.
Big Ideas tonight from Dr Yeap include lots of terms and explanations. Great logical pointers.
"Either you have it or you don't." is not quite accurate, as Dr Yeap explained. 10000hrs of practices, is how much I need in order for me to be good in Math. So, Kumon is out of the picture for my P1 daughter.
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