Mathemagis pioneers use of iPad in Singapore Math education
Kids enrolled in the Singapore Math enrichment program of Mathemagis now have exclusive access to Bondanza, an iPad app for Primary One to Three levels which aims to develop children’s mental calculation skills through the number bonds approach of Singapore Math.
It directly complements the Mathemagis program and will be used on top of the manipulatives and pen and paper work currently used in the program every session. This tool greatly helps in motivating kids to learn and enjoy math. Moreover, the app will allow teachers and parents to monitor the student’s progress by keeping track of his/her score and speed; parents will receive Facebook and email progress reports.
Where can one get the iPad app?
Bondanza was developed for exclusive use by Mathemagis and is not available in the iTunes store. Although there are a lot of math programs available, none of them applies the Singapore Math approach and progression to learning mental calculation strategies.
Why use an iPad to learn Math?
Use of technology in education, collectively known as ICT (Information and Computer Technology) has been proven to positively affect student achievement in school most specially when ICT directly complements the teaching methodology and principles (Knowledge Map www.infodev.org) espoused by the educational institution. Kids benefit from the use of technology in Math only when it uses the same approach and is consistent with the way it was taught. Moreover, the same study also supports that the use of ICT greatly contributes to student motivation in learning — kids want to learn more when they are having fun and what can be more fun than sharpening ones mental computation skills using the iPad? Lastly, Singapore’s Ministry of Education (2012) says that “ICT tools can help students understand mathematical concepts through visualizations and representations. They can also support exploration and experimentation and extend the range of problems accessible to students.”
Where are Mathemagis centers located?
Mathemagis presently has three branches:
a) Unit 529 Elizabeth Hall Katipunan Avenue QC (across Petron LaVista) – 387.66.02 / 0932.843.5551
b) 3F 500 Shaw Zentrum, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong City (near old wack-wack and goldilocks main branch) 209.8128 / 0932.878.5501
c) 2F ESNA Bldg #30 Timog Avenue, Quezon City. 482.1074 / 0932.843.5552
Plus Fort branch opening on September 2013 at
GF Active Fun Building, Bonifacio High Street, 9th Avenue cor. 28th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. (Mezzanine of FunDmentals) – 0925 586 0300
Want to learn more about Singapore Math? Visit our website at www.mathemagis.com
