CMA Mental Arithmetic (Jurong East Central) Centre
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Title: CMA - No.1 Mental Arithmetic Centre in Singapore
URL Source: https://www.cma.edu.sg/
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Why CMA?
We target brain development for kids at the ideal time of their growth with programmes aimed at training both left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Our programmes triggers the innate numeric interest in each child and improves affinity in learning mathematics.
Be assured that your child will start off their learning phase in natural and optimal learning conditions and be equipped with the essence of time and stress management skills also.
CMA helps build up self-confidence and courage in your child gradually while increasing their level of focus. This will in turn cause a positive chain reaction.
CMA’s Unique
Teaching Methods
Ability-based
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Different levels
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Comprehensive
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Multimedia
Teaching
Special Training
Multi-Sensory
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Explore CMA Programme
Kindy Programme
3 – 4.5 years old
Kinder Programme
4.5 – 6 years old
Primary Programme
7 – 13 years old
Certified Trainer Course
Above 18 years old
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Overview
The Kindy Programme seeks to uncover and groom potential students in mental arithmetic from a very young age. They will indulge in songs and physical activities, where they can be affirmed positively to build up their confidence in learning mental arithmetic.
The learning is conducted in a fun and stress-free environment.
Course details
The maximum class size is 8 students ensuring that each child gets ample personalized attention in weekly sessions of one hour each.
Objectives
- Help students understand number concepts from 0 to 9 and develop number writing ability
- Understand the structure of the Abacus and acquire the correct fingering techniques
- Memorise addition and subtraction formulae
Duration of lesson
1 hour per lesson
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Overview
Students who would like to enrol in this programme should at least be able to understand, read and write numbers 0 to 9. A diagnostic test is given to the child to determine his preparedness for the programme.
Course details
Each term lasts for 10 weeks with weekly sessions of one and a hour each.
Objectives
- Be familiarized with the concept of dual-hand abacus mental arithmetic, including posture and method of holding and stirring beads
- Apply the basic arithmetic formulae of addition and subtraction on the abacus
- Do simple addition and subtraction of a series of numbers with the abacus with increasing speed and accuracy
Duration of lesson
1.5 hours per lesson
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Overview
Given our ability-based approach, participants may start off with some difference in their training programme, but they will eventually advance on the same platform. Students will progress from the Foundation to Intermediate and Advanced Levels and ultimately attain the Dan Levels.
Course details
Each term lasts for 10 weeks with weekly sessions of one and a hour each.
Objectives
- Introduce methodology of dual-hand stirring of beads
- Use formulae and skills taught in basic levels to project imaginary abacus in the mind
- Visualize an imaginary abacus to perform different types of mathematical calculations mentally
- Training in both Abacus Arithmetic (AB) and Mental Arithmetic (MA) components through the different levels
Duration of lesson
1.5 hours per lesson
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Certified Trainer Programme
Suitable for anyone:
- Above 18 years old
- Exploring career opportunities in teaching
- Striving to develop better memory and concentration
- (Parents) hoping to guide their child’s total brain development
- (Entrepreneur) exploring a franchise opportunity with CMA Singapore
Overview
The course is internationally recognized in 18 countries. Participants are awarded a certificate at the successful completion of the course, which is highly valued and appreciated in Singapore.
Course details
- Understand CMA’s teaching philosophy
- Understand abacus mental arithmetic course structure and grading system
- Acquisition of 8 skills, i.e.+,-,x and / for both abacus and mental arithmetic
Effective classroom management and teaching techniques
Use of lesson plans and multimedia to further enhance the learning experience
- Advanced memorization techniques of arithmetic formulae
- Common errors in mental arithmetic teaching
- Use of CMA’s step-by-step progression chart for learning development
- Philosophy of success, goal setting and time management
Objectives
- Training in theoretical and practical aspects of abacus arithmetic, mental arithmetic and aural mental arithmetic
- Deep knowledge of student psychology and classroom management
- Generate confidence for teaching abacus mental arithmetic to students
Duration of lesson
This course is spread over 60 hours of personalized attention.
Duration of Completion
It is divided into 3 modules which includes 16 hours of classroom teaching, 30 hours of homework assignments and 14 hours of on-the-job training.
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Our Success StoriesHere's what Parents and Students say about CMA
Balakrishnan Krithik
9 Years Old
Yishun Centre
My son Krithik has been attending CMA Yishun since K1. The skills learnt in CMA helps in his school maths. He also applies his the skills acquired in daily life. I want to thank all his teachers especially Teacher Cheng for her great support throughout his time in CMA.
Evelyn Tan, Parent of Way Lim
11 Years Old
Yishun Centre
Way scores better with accuracy and speed, doing more in less time. His fluidity in mathematical thinking or ‘number sense’ has improved; and can calculate using different approaches. His confidence has grown, he sees that Maths is not so tough and can be overcome! Thank you CMA for giving Way an extra ‘push’ to feel more confident in Maths!
Wayne Bey
14 Years Old
Jurong East Central Centre
Teachers and staff taught us to be polite, have gratitude towards others. This teaching of values has benefitted me. I am better person in all I do and can complete things more effectively and efficiently. With the training I have in CMA, it has taught me to focus better when I am studying.
Lerwin Yeo
11 Years Old
Yishun Centre
CMA provides my child with a positive learning experience. Beside aiding in his academic result, CMA has also helped my child to open up his social circle and be more confident in his everyday life. He is able to focus well in his studies and I have less worry in his Mathematics examinations.
Justin Ang
15 Years Old
Jurong East Central Centre
I can train and improve my thinking and reaction skills which helps tremendously with schoolwork, especially maths. As my thinking skills developed, it indirectly helped me in other subjects such as science. It may be a common stereotype that CMA only trains you in your mental calculations but as mentioned above CMA is more than just that.
Tay Yu Yang
8 Years Old
Canberra Centre
CMA has helped Yu Yang to improve his concentration and memory. He is now able to complete maths homework without any difficulties. CMA teaching methods have proven to be effective in helping Yu Yang.
Nathan Cheung
9 Years Old
Punggol Centre
The skills learnt in CMA not only improves a child’s number skills, but also builds up the child’s confidence, focus and determination. It is amazing to see a child persevere to get the correct calculation at lightning speed with numbers that go into the millions!
Nishka Patil
11 Years Old
Canberra Centre
Thanks to the CMA teachers & staff for their excellent service provided throughout both my children’s learning journey . It has really helped my children in their academics.
Balakrishnan Krithik
9 Years Old
Yishun Centre
My son Krithik has been attending CMA Yishun since K1. The skills learnt in CMA helps in his school maths. He also applies his the skills acquired in daily life. I want to thank all his teachers especially Teacher Cheng for her great support throughout his time in CMA.
Evelyn Tan, Parent of Way Lim
11 Years Old
Yishun Centre
Way scores better with accuracy and speed, doing more in less time. His fluidity in mathematical thinking or ‘number sense’ has improved; and can calculate using different approaches. His confidence has grown, he sees that Maths is not so tough and can be overcome! Thank you CMA for giving Way an extra ‘push’ to feel more confident in Maths!
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