A mathematical composition of number blocks, geometric solids such as a cone and a cube, and algebraic symbols including x, y and an equals sign.

Rebuild number sense and operations, then improve problem solving and checking habits.

  • Separate conceptual, procedural, reading and presentation issues instead of labelling every lost mark as carelessness
  • Build concepts with objects, diagrams, number lines and quantitative relationships before connecting them to notation and rules
  • Translate word problems into knowns, unknowns and quantitative relationships instead of searching only for keywords
  • Use estimation, inverse operations, units and reasonableness to build a repeatable checking routine

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Find the concept behind the answer Use students' working to locate gaps in number sense, operations, problem reading or mathematical presentation.
Number sense and place value
Use decomposition, comparison, number lines and estimation to understand numerical relationships.
Meaning of operations
Clarify the situations and relationships represented by the four operations, not only written procedures.
Error classification
Separate conceptual, procedural, copying, unit and question-reading errors.
Move from concrete and visual models to symbols Use multiple representations to understand fractions, decimals, measures and operations before abstraction.
Multiple representations
Express one concept through objects, diagrams, number lines, tables and equations.
Compare methods
Compare mental, written, decomposition and estimation methods and explain when each is suitable.
Concept connections
Connect whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and units instead of learning them in isolation.
Turn word problems into quantitative relationships Identify the situation, knowns and unknowns before choosing a diagram, table or equation.
Read and restate
Restate the problem in the student's own words and identify necessary information and the question.
Build a model
Choose bar models, lists, graphs, working backwards or decomposition according to the relationship.
Explain and check
Show reasonable steps and units, then use estimation, inverse operations or substitution to check.
Integrate shape, measures, data and school assessment Apply different strands to practical problems involving units, diagrams, graphs and multiple steps.
Shape and measures
Use observation, manipulation and drawing to understand properties, perimeter, area, capacity and time.
Data handling
Read, organise and compare tables and statistical graphs, then answer and explain from the data.
Assessment feedback
Review topics with the school schedule, redo recurring errors and explain each correction.
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Number
Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, the four operations, estimation and numerical relationships.
Algebra
Patterns, symbols, simple equations and algebraic representation of quantitative relationships.
Shape and Space
Two- and three-dimensional shapes, direction, position, angles, symmetry and geometric properties.
Measures
Length, weight, capacity, time, perimeter, area, volume and the use of units.
Data Handling
Data collection and classification, tables, pictograms, bar charts, line graphs and averages.

Pricing

Course fees

4 lessons per month 90 minutes per lesson

Fees by level

P1-P6
HK$1,080/ 4 lessons
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