Expansion of an Expression

 If you have an expression (a+b)^2, to expand the formula (a+b)^2=a^2+2(a)(b)+b^2 is used. Expansion of more complex expression also uses the same formula, for example :

(3x+2y+3z)^2

= [3x+(2y+3z)]^2

= (3x)^2 + 2(3x)(2y+3z)+(2y+3z)^2

= 9x^2 + 12xy + 18xz +(2y)^2 +2(2y)(3z) + (3z)^2

= 9x^2  + 12xy + 18xz + 4y^2 + 12yz + 9z^2

= 9x^2 + 4y^2 + 9z^2 +12xy+18xz+12yz

or view the video below : 

The above video is suitable for Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, Form 4 and Form 5 for both Mathematics and Add Maths, Malaysia

Form 5 Add Math on Motion Along a Straight Line

The above video is a recorded Skype session of part of of a tuition session on Chapter 20 - Motion along a Straight line. In this video it demonstrates that students need to know all the related requirements to solve problems pertaining to Motion Along A Straight line. The requirements are as follows :

1) The equation of Displacement usually indicated by "S =  .......... "

2) The equation of Velocity usually indicated by "V= ........."

3) The equation of Acceleration usually indicated by "a= ........."

4) How to use Differentiation and Integration to obtain the needed equations, either Displacement, Velocity or Acceleration. 

5) Know what information to derive from the way the questions is asked.

By gathering all the information required, students will be able to work on the problem effectively. 

If you need help in this particular area or any other areas in Mathematics, Modern Mathematics  or Additional Mathematics, you can contact me to discuss how best your problems regarding mastering mathematics can be addressed. Contact me at 019-4728768 with WhatsApp. I will attend to your concerns as soon as I can. 

Basic Algebra - Finding value of x in an equation

The ability of students to deal with the elements within an equation to obtain the value of x in an equation is crucial in the mastering of Algebra. Take a look at the video herein to appreciate the skills needed.

This skill is essential for students in Standard Six and Form One to be able to deal with their school work.

Learn Mathematics Over the Internet, Malaysia

Learn Mathematics (both Additional and Modern Mathematics) from Form 1 to Form 5 over the internet.

Learning Mathematics over the internet has become easier with the various communication apps like WhatsApp, Messenger and others. It can deliver text, pictures and also attached videos to help the learning process.

This is an example of a student doing form 4 and 5 mathematics using the WhatsApp as the delivery mode.

To start with the learning, students will undergo a simple assessment to determine their current math skills and ability. With knowledge of the student's skills and ability, a learning plan is designed to start them in areas that they are comfortable with. This means that students will not feel difficult to start learning. Their progress is monitored through their daily submission of assignments. If they are doing well, then they will progress in small incremental difficulties to ensure learning is pleasant. They do not face sudden increase in difficulties that may discourage learning.

Students who face difficulties will be given sufficient practice in areas of difficulties so they can build their skills and expertise in those areas. Each assignment submitted is checked in detail to ensure they learn the proper skills. A sample of how students is guided is shown below.

One interaction with students with WhatsApp recently

Students will be given daily assignments with WhatsApp. A recent delivery of assignment to a student.

At times, difficult areas that needs detail explanation is delivered through video. These videos are uploaded to my Facebook site to help students understand better. Some examples are as follows :

Videos on properties of Linear Inequality
Linear Inequality 1
https://www.facebook.com/justmathonline/videos/405882489821190/
Linear Inequality 2
https://www.facebook.com/justmathonline/videos/405883829821056/
Linear Inequality 3
https://www.facebook.com/justmathonline/videos/405884859820953/
Linear Inequality 4
https://www.facebook.com/justmathonline/videos/405886469820792/

Form 2 mathematics tuition Penang Malaysia

Having difficulties in your mathematics? We are now open for registration of Form 2 students. Our classroom are organized in a conducive manner to promote good learning environment, comfortable sitting arrangement, non cramp classroom and excellent delivery channel. The tentative tuition schedule are as follows :

Please call 019-472-8768 for more information. You can also visit our main website at www.kongseongfatt.com for more detailed information. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

The above video is a sample of how we explain the expansion and simplifying of algrbra.

Form 1 Mathematics Tuition, Penang, Malaysia

We are now open for registration for Form 1 Mathematics Tuition in Farlim, Penang. Our address is 32B Medan Angsana 2, Farlim, 11500 Air Itam, Penang. Please call 019-472-8768 for more information. You may also view our main website at www.kongseongfatt.com for more information. The tentative tuition schedule is as follows:

The classes will be limited to only a maximum of 10 students. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Our classes environment is conducive for learning, not overly packed and students are given individual attention whenever in doubt. We use the latest display technology to ensure contents are presented in a conducive manner for learning and absorbing.

Come for a free trial class to experience the environment and delivery mode.

The above is a video on how the explanation is delivered to students. We use a computer with rich colors and an overhead projector in conducting our class.

Mathematics Enrichment Program, Farlim, Penang Malaysia

Good Alternative to other Imported and expensive mathematics enrichment program

Rising cost of operation has resulted in a drastic increase in fees for other imported specialized math program. Most imported specialized math program now cost about RM170, i.e. an increase of about 42%. This resulted in a squeeze on parents budget for education.

You can have a good alternative math program with Just-Math. Our fees remained unchanged at RM80 a month. Our program are comparable to that of other specialized imported math program in terms of quality in learning material, results attained, and study focus.

Come and experience the superior math learning method by Just-Math. Your child should be able to experience a steep progress curve with our specialised math program. If your child now lacks the ability to perform calculation at reasonable speed and accuracy, we will be able to help your child.

Call us for an appointment now. We are available at Farlim, Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia.

Mathematics Enrichment Program, Green Lane, Penang, Malaysia

Mathematics Enrichment Program, Penang, Malaysia

Rising cost of operation has resulted in a drastic increase in fees for other imported specialized math program. Most imported specialized math program now cost about RM170, i.e. an increase of about 42%. This resulted in a squeeze on parents budget for education.

You can have a good alternative math program with Just-Math. Our fees remained unchanged at RM80 a month. Our program are comparable to that of other specialized imported math program in terms of quality in learning material, results attained, and study focus.

Come and experience the superior math learning method by Just-Math. Your child should be able to experience a steep progress curve. If your child now lacks the ability to perform calculation at reasonable speed and accuracy, we will be able to help your child.

Call us for an appointment now.

GST, How does it affect you?

Most tuition centres and specialised development programs have increased their learning fees due to the GST imposed in 2015. We at Just-Math is still giving you value for money. We are still maintaining our fees at RM80 for the benefit of students and their parents. Do come and visit us, get superior value for money.

 

Visit us at Farlim, Air Itam, Penang Malaysia. You can also call us at 019-4728768 (also available on WhatsApp) for more information.

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The significance of next number identification

As parents and educators, we sometimes underestimate the importance of children being able to visualize the next number concept. What I meant here is the child's ability to state a next number immediately if given a number. As an example, if we ask the child what is the next number after 12? To adults or older children, the number after 12 is obviously 13.

As a child, it is crucial for them to master the ability in stating the next number at a young age. This will give them tremendous advantage in mastering other areas of mathematics with ease.

If a child is able to master this skill, then it would be easier to introduce the concept of addition starting with the addition of 1 to a certain number. Once the addition of 1 to a number is mastered, then we can introduce the addition of 2 to a certain number. This process is repeated on addition of numbers up to 20 to build strong ability in addition.

 

 The Just-Math program is available in Farlim, Air Itam, Penang. You can call me directly at 019-4728768 (also available on WhatsApp) for more information.

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What Just-Math is all about - a summary

We provide mathematics deveopment program for children of all ages

Come visit us at www.Just-Math.blogspot.com or call 0194728768 for more information.

What is Individuslised Learning?

Before we go into individualised learning, we first examine the conventional methods employed in our educational systems, i.e. those used by our schools, kindergarten, and the normal tuition centers.

Under the conventional method, every child of similar ages are placed in one class.  Here, every child goes through the same materials irrespective whether they are fast learners or slow learners. They spend the same amount of time doing the same problem irrespective whether they understand, whether they are fast or slow learners.  As time goes by, the slow learners will be left behind, not fully comprehending what is being taught.  As for the faster learners, they are forced to slow down their learning progress to follow the average learners.

Now, lets look at the individualised learning methods employed by "Just-Math". Here every child is treated individually based on his/her individual ability. Learning materials are assigned based on the child's current ability in mathematics. If the child is a fast learner, he can progress faster based on his/her ability.  If the child is a slower learner, then he/she can have sufficient time to practice until he can perfect the skills needed for a specific area. This means the individualised learning method is suitable for any circumstance. Everyone can fully benefit from this superior method of delivery.

Why are we more effective compared to more established brands

More established specialised math centers follow a very rigid progression process in the student's study. The student will need to complete all worksheet in a particular level before moving to the next level.

Lets see this effect on a particular student. Say that the student is in form three. During the enrollment assessment, say that this student is seen lacking in skills at the basic addition level. This student will need to go thru from basic addition, working in all worksheets from basic addition with no flexibility to work on other areas at all. He/She will not be allowed to work on other worksheets, say multiplication, so long as he/she has not completed all worksheets leading to multiplication.

In Just-Math, some form of flexibility is given based on assessment of the student incorporating factors like
1) age of student
2) acceptable skills to work on other areas
3) learning attitude of the students

A student may also be allowed to work on multiple areas simultaneously. e.g. working on basic horizontal addition, horizontal subtraction as well as in areas of vertical addition and subtraction if possible. We may also incorporate some areas of multiplication and division simultaneously in this particular case.

Here we fully harness on the power of individualised learning.

A You Tube clip showing the ability of a student perform addition.

The video below shows how a standard one student who has been with "Just-Math" for 6 months is able to perform calculation of adding 2,3,4,5 & 6 with ease. This particular student had difficulties in simple addition prior to joining "Just-Math".

Developing skills for Higher Level Math

It takes an accumulation of various skills in mathematics to be able to work on high school math materials, like in calculus. These skills are build up from the fundamental of mathematics (from addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), handling fractions, expansion of expression, factorization, algebra, etc. If students are lacking in any of these skills, it would be very difficult and time consuming for them to complete the task. These fundamental skills takes time and effort to master.

At "Just-Math" we give the students the correct materials and the required time to master all the relevant skills required in learning higher school maths.

Take a look at the question below. The skills required are numerous and a student will be able to acquire and master these skills at our math center.

What it takes to be good in mathematics

A very Happy New Year to all parents and students. Thank you for continuing your trust in "Just-Math" into year 2012.

Today, the mother of a form 3 student approached me to inform that her child is not too good in mathematics. She hoped that "Just-Math" could help her child improve in mathematics.

I honestly told the mother that whether the child could improve in her mathematics or not is very much dependent on the child herself. If she is willing to put in sufficient effort, with the help of the materials provided by "Just-Math", and with the guidance of the instructor in "Just-Math", she should be able to improve in due time. The pace of progress depends very much on the student herself. The more effort put in, the better will be the progress.

I gave her some specially prepared worksheet to test her on math ability. Sadly, she face a lot of difficulties in subtraction ( like 23-17, 25-8, 35-17, ....). Most of the time, she needs to use her finger to perform the subtraction. When she started to work on multiplication, I also noticed that she is not able to memorize the multiplication table and find it extremely difficult to complete the worksheet on 3 digit x 3 digit multiplication.

Remember, it takes (1) effort, most importantly, (2) the right materials, and (3) the right guidance to excel in mathematics.

Does the above situation happens to your child? To me this is a very common situation happening to our students. Parents must take measures to address this situation.

Under acceptable standards, a student finishing standard six education should be able to easily perform the four operation of mathematics, i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. These skills are needed to help them in furthering their calculation ability in secondary and higher education.

At "Just-Math" we will be able to prepare your child adequately in meeting the challenges in secondary and higher school mathematics.

"Just-Math" facilitating self learning

The parent of a 5 year old girl came to enquire about the "Just-Math" program. They wanted to know how we were able to guide children to self-learn.

Basically the program structure and its implementation is the key in helping students self learn. When a child first enroll, we will perform a basic assessmment on his/her current ability in mathematics. Following this assessment, we wil be able to determine where to start the child's learning journey. The study plan will then be put in place to help the child progress in every step of their learning journey.

Along the learning path, the child's progress is monitored closely and the appropriate learning materials are assigned to them based on their prevailing ability. Under such circumstances, there would not be a situation that the child is unable to handle the materials assigned to them. When new materials are initially assigned to them, they may face a little difficulty, however with practice, they will be able to master the required skills. This process of monitoring, ensuring appropriate mastering, assignment of new learning focus and continous monitoring is repeated over and over again to help strengthen the self learning process.

Have confidence, your child will be in our good hands.