{"id":2170,"date":"2024-05-19T11:18:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T11:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/playfactoschool.com.sg\/news-event\/mummies-daddies-is-your-child-engaged-when-learning-math\/"},"modified":"2024-05-19T13:35:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T13:35:52","slug":"mummies-daddies-is-your-child-engaged-when-learning-math","status":"publish","type":"news-event","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/playfactoschool.com.sg\/news-event\/mummies-daddies-is-your-child-engaged-when-learning-math\/","title":{"rendered":"Mummies & Daddies, Is Your Child Engaged When Learning Math?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This post was originally posted on Kiasu Parents and can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To understand more about learning engagement in math, it is key that we first look at how children learn.<\/p>\n

How Do Children Learn Math?<\/h2>\n

At PlayFACTO School, we believe children go through a learning cycle involving four stages, namely:<\/p>\n

\"Creative<\/p>\n

1. Curiosity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children are naturally curious and this compels them to discover. Like adults, children tend to be curious only in things that spark joy. With the right blend of exposure and fun to math concepts from young, they will pick up complex concepts very easily.<\/p>\n

2. Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n

At PlayFACTO School, engagement happens when they interact with any form of math activity. By gamifying math practices using manipulatives and activities, children find joy in learning these concepts.<\/p>\n

3. Learn<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the engagement stage, they internalise what was learnt or taught. All the skills and concepts are captured and stored in their short-term memory at this juncture.<\/p>\n

4. Reflect<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through reflection, children consolidate their learning. At this point, if they find joy when learning math, they gain greater interest and curiosity. This takes them on a new cycle of greater engagement, learning and positive reflection.<\/p>\n

In the course of our research of a child\u2019s learning cycle, three out of four of these stages happen in your child\u2019s subconscious mind. There is only one stage where adults have the greatest influence and control\u2026<\/p>\n

That stage is engagement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3 Strategies to Engage Your Children<\/h2>\n


\n1. Leveraging on active learning<\/strong><\/p>\n