When the word Mathematics has been brought up as a topic, many Filipinos would often start sweating their palms or even bite their nails out of nervousness. Despite having numerous math wizards representing our country in international competitions, still, a huge number of Filipino students are often intimidated by dealing with this subject.
A 2010 report by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) states that a lot of Filipino students are still weak in math; this is based on the result on Filipino Students who took the Third International Mathematics and Science Study-Repeat(TIMSS-R) tests and ranked 36th out of the 38 countries.
TIMMS-R is the largest international study of student achievement administered to 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 12th graders. Although the result shows that Filipino students are spending more time learning Math and Science, this learning does not translate to performance as expected.
Math plays a big role in a student’s academic development and character building, as what Teacher Michelle Enriquez of Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M) said, “We encounter Math in our daily lives. The main objective of Math, like any other subjects, is to produce lifelong learners and productive citizens.”
Michelle said that there are some factors on why students often fail or less interested with Math. Some of the factors include: expectations from parents, standards, lack of creativity in teaching method, and the educator themselves.
The good thing is you can help break this problem and offer better solution by making unique mathematics enrichment program reach Filipino students through the help of Seriously Addictive Mathematics. , “S.A.M Singapore Math center can help those students who are having a hard time understanding mathematics. S.A.M can address specific Math difficulties. Initial step before enrolling the child is to do assessment, which gives us a clear result of what needs to be improved or enriched. We follow this through with an individualized lesson plan for each child and see to it that the CPA Approach is implemented; and we make sure that each child understands the concept before giving the worksheets,“ Michelle added.
Michelle shared that progress in child’s behavior towards Math and improving math skills is obviously noticeable results to their SAM students who are in their program as early as 2 months.
With continuous engagement with S.A.M program, it will definitely develop your child’s comprehension, critical thinking and confidence. “My advice is, as long as your child is in school, stay with SAM. We provide to your child what the school cannot give. I can confidently say that if your child is taught the SAM way from Pre-K to Grade 6, your child will not struggle with Math by the time he or she is in the upper grades. Rote is essential but rote without critical thinking and understanding, it is useless. Ideas end up in one’s short term memory.”
Teacher Michelle, who is also a franchisee of S.A.M West Avenue Quezon City branch, encourages potential business partners to invest with S.A.M not just for their own benefit but for the advantage of Filipino students as well, “Help improve the state of Math here in the Philippines. Every child has the right to love and enjoy Math. Let us create a country with lifelong learners, armed with 21st century skills.”
Just like in any kind of business, a franchisee or a business owner have challenges. Michelle shared that her biggest hurdle is the misconception that Singapore Math is not aligned with the Department of Education’s curriculum, “When in fact, Singapore Math is applicable to any form of Math. I am lucky that the parents in my center understand the root cause of the problem, which is the lack developmentally appropriate topics and methods in our school system,” she explained.
The mom-entrepreneur revealed that she was about to invest her money on other local enrichment program but when her son tried it she didn’t like the method. When she discovered about S.A.M, Michelle never hesitated to put her money on it because S.A.M teaches important life skills such as passion, creativity, self-confidence and critical thinking; and S.A.M adapts to your child’s need, pace and child’s learning style.
S.A.M which has now over 20 branches across the country offers Singapore Math enrichment program for kids’ age 4 to 12 years old that gives meaningful and exciting learning experience. S.A.M. makes children at ease with dealing with Math subject often perceived as complicated.
Should you be interested to be S.A.M partner, feel free to send your inquiries at www. seriouslyaddictivemaths.com.ph/.
