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Mathematics and the Mathematics and the WorldWorld

Today’s trend of Mathematics has gone Today’s trend of Mathematics has gone beyond simple beyond simple ArithmeticArithmetic

No more No more Rote LearningRote Learning!!

Involves a lot of Involves a lot of Critical & Analytical Critical & Analytical thinkingthinking

Need for a Need for a strong foundationstrong foundation for more for more advanced Mathematics at the advanced Mathematics at the secondary secondary levellevel

Malaysia sees the need to change its mathematics learning in school to be in tandem with World Mathematics,

hence

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Singapore children ranked among the TOPTOP in

Trends In Mathematics and Science StudiesTrends In Mathematics and Science Studies

What is the secret?What is the secret?

The Model Method a.k.a. the The Model Method a.k.a. the Block Diagram is used in Block Diagram is used in ALLALL primary schools in Singaporeprimary schools in Singapore

Sakamoto Mathematics: Sakamoto Mathematics: What is it?What is it?

The History of Sakamoto The History of Sakamoto MathematicsMathematics

The Benefits of Sakamoto The Benefits of Sakamoto SystemSystem

Develops HIGHER ORDER THINKINGHIGHER ORDER THINKING Skills Nurtures CREATIVE, LOGICAL & CREATIVE, LOGICAL & ANALYTICAL THINKINGANALYTICAL THINKING skillsMakes Maths EASYEASY and INTERESTINGINTERESTINGHelps students to EXCELEXCEL in Maths Improves problem solving skillsRaises the STANDARD OF MATHEMATICSSTANDARD OF MATHEMATICS in MalaysiaPrepares a good foundation –enhances abilities and helps build confidence and independenceHelps LESSLESS successful learners & GIFTEDGIFTED children (through autonomous learning)

Sakamoto Method stresses on 3 components:Sakamoto Method stresses on 3 components:

Level 1-3:Level 1-3:

1.1. Foundation MathsFoundation Maths

2.2. Introduction to Word Problem SumsIntroduction to Word Problem Sums

3.3. Creative MathsCreative Maths

Level 4-6:

1.1. Topical Maths (following Malaysian syllabus)Topical Maths (following Malaysian syllabus)

2.2. Word Problem SumsWord Problem Sums

3.3. Creative MathsCreative Maths

SAKAMOTO SAKAMOTO

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OTHER OTHER SYSTEMSSYSTEMS

Sakamoto MethodSakamoto Methoda.k.a. a.k.a. The Line The Line

DiagramDiagramvsvs

Singapore Model Singapore Model Method a.k.a. Method a.k.a. The The

Block DiagramBlock Diagram

SAKAMOTO vs OTHER SAKAMOTO vs OTHER SYSTEMSSYSTEMS

OTHER MATHS METHOD: Kumon, Aloha, Enopi. etcKumon, Aloha, Enopi. etc

SAKAMOTO MATHS METHOD

FOCUS Drills / Computations Word ProblemsEMPHASIS Speed (routine, time limit) Understanding of concepts and Application

CULTIVATES Discipline (everyday routine) Analytical and creative thinking skills (which students need not only in Math, but in other subjects and life as well)

STRUCTURE Continuous ContinuousSET-UP 1. Students come in at any

time2. No lecture, just supervision

1. Classroom-type with fixed schedules2. Students learn from highly trained teacher who teaches and explains concepts and problems3. Maximum of 12 students per class only.

TEACHER Well-trained and highly-qualified teachers (must undergo training and pass the achievement test)

METHOD Sakamoto Method (visual approach to problem-solving)

PREREQUISITES For Level 4 – Level 6, students must know how to read and understand instructions.Diagnostic or Level Check Test (must be scheduled prior to the start of the Sakamoto Class)

Foundation MathsFoundation Maths

Hundred Ten One

6 7 8

+ 5 9

1 7

1 2

6

7 3 7

Creative MathsCreative Maths

X =

The circles represent the same number. What is the number? (2 answers)

Creative MathsCreative Maths

If + + + + + + = 85

And + = 15.

Find the value of ?

Creative Maths Creative Maths (Word Problem Sum)(Word Problem Sum)

It takes Sam 21 minutes to cut a log into 4 parts. How long does it take him to cut it into 7 parts?

It takes Sam 21 minutes to cut a log into 4 parts. How long does it take him to cut it into 7 parts?

4

Ans. 42 minutes

Diagram Writing

321

1 cut 1 cut 1 cut

1 2 3 4 5

= 3 cuts

= 4 parts

6 7 = 7 parts

= 6 cuts1 cut 1 cut 1 cut 1 cut 1 cut 1 cut

4 parts = 3 cuts = 21 mins

1 cut = 21 / 3 = 7 mins

7 parts = 6 cuts = 6 Cuts x 7 mins = 42 mins

Word Problem Sum:Word Problem Sum:Sum & Difference Maths

The total weight of A, B and C is 96 kg. B weighs 29 kg. A weighs 3 kg lighter than C. Find A’s weight.

The total weight of A, B and C is 96 kg. B weighs 29 kg. A weighs 3 kg lighter than C. Find A’s weight.

A C

11

- 3 kg

96 kg

2 26 kg

96 kg

Ans. 32 kg

<1> G.R. <2> Diagram <3> Writing

70 kg

B

29 kg

29 kg – 3 kg = 26 kg

96 kg – 26 kg = 70 kg

1 + 1 = 2

70 kg 2 = 35 kg À, C

35 kg – 3 kg = 32 kg , A

Word Problem Sum:Word Problem Sum:Multiple Maths

A had 6 times as much money as B at first. Both received RM300 each. A has thrice as much money as B now. How much money did A and B have at first respectively?

A had 6 times as much money as B at first. Both received RM300 each. A had thrice as much money as B now. How much money did A and B have at first respectively?

<1> G.R. <2> Diagram <3> Writing

A B

16

+ RM300 + RM300

13 : 3

3

A

B

6 RM300

3 RM900

3

RM600

Ans. A:RM1200, B:RM200

RM300 x 3 = RM900

RM900-RM300 = RM 600

6-3 = 3

RM600 ÷ 3 = RM200

RM200 x 6 = RM1200

Word Problem Sum:Word Problem Sum:Over & Lack Maths

If I distribute 6 apples each to all children, there will be 11 apples left and if I distribute 10 apples each, I will be short of 21 apples. How many apples and children are there?

If I distribute 6 apples each to all children, there will be 11 apples left and if I distribute 10 apples each, I will be short of 21 apples. How many apples and children are there?

<1> G.R. <2> Diagram <3> Writing

6each 10each

106

+ 11 - 21

11 : 4

32

Ans. Apples 59, children 8

11213210 6 432 4 868 1159

6

10 21

6 11

10

ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS & &

RECOGNITIONSRECOGNITIONS

Sakamoto Mathematics students’ performance in SingaporeSakamoto Mathematics students’ performance in Singapore PSLE

 

SAKAMOTO MATHS CLUB SAKAMOTO MATHS CLUB – SK ST JOSEPH KUCHING– SK ST JOSEPH KUCHING

World Maths

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Geniuses Geniuses in the in the Making!Making!

The BEST LEARNING The BEST LEARNING PROGRAMME in SINGAPORE PROGRAMME in SINGAPORE

voted by Parentsvoted by Parents

A Complete Powerful System A Complete Powerful System using a Logical & Easy Method especially in using a Logical & Easy Method especially in solving Word Problems for Primary School solving Word Problems for Primary School StudentsStudents

Sakamoto Mathematics Sakamoto Mathematics : : --1. Is an easy & interesting system2. Can be applied to many types of questions using the same approach

3. Has no limitations

The more difficult the question is, the better the Sakamoto Method works!

SUMMARYSUMMARY