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我不清楚Hong Kong IS啲學生, but 我在外國讀high school時, Ｄ鬼仔啲數差到嘔. 偶有一兩個例外. 所从我都認為練習好重要. 熟能生巧嘛.
Math comprises (1) simple calculations and (2) analytical math or applications.
If we are to compare calculations, I would agree that international school students would most probably be slower than a normal local school kid, especially in primary level. My friend's daughter was able to recite the Chinese multiplication table at the age of 5, from 2 x 1 all the way to 9 x 9, although at that time she hardly understood what multiplication was. She was made by the teacher in kindergarten to chant everyday and she was able to tell us that 5 x 8 equals 40 very quickly. Most international schools would not start teaching multiplication until P3 (= local school p2) and this can take until P4 to learn all 12 multiplication patterns. Yes, international schools are slow in this respect.
However, slower does not mean weaker. And I would not be as sure if local school students are that strong if we are to compare the analytical skills or application skills. Math is never simple calculation. As we move on, more analytical skills are needed and at one point, few or even no numerics are involve in certain branches of math.
I do not want to compare high school math in Hong Kong with that in Canada/US, since I myself have left Hong Kong a long time ago and know very little of Hong Kong high school math. However, I did have a high school classmate in Canada that came to our school from Hong Kong. I would say that Hong Kong students do indeed have useful tricks to help memorizing things and doing math fast. I was lucky to have this girl in my class and she taught me lots of math tricks. However, this "advantage" or "skill" seldom help as much with math that involve more analytical skills and problem solving that involve reading, understanding and writing. Language skills and analytical skills become more and more important as we move up.
I think some people simply do not have very strong mathematical mind and find it hard to handle math. I was one of those who did not do really well in math in Hong Kong. I am a person that need to know the why of everything and the math classes in Hong Kong did not provide me with enough reasonings. I was able to memorize things I needed to and do math fast but I did not like it and considered math boring. However, when we moved to Canada, I had the best teachers I could possibly have. The teachers were able to and willing to provide me with the "answers" I needed and math to me was then started to be fun.
I think it is quite impractical to ask anyone to give a definite answer as to which kind of math education is better. For those who want it a fast and "efficient" way, go for local school math. I know that a lot of junior primary students are really really fast in calculations.
For those who would want to do it slower, want his child to have solid and strong foundation in very simple arithmetics (ie basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) then you might want to check out whether any international school might fit in your other needs. I personally like it thisway. But you have to be prepared that while other children of the same age in local school are doing 3 digit multiplications, you child may still be working on his owe simple multiplication table. If you do not like it this way, you'd better find alternatives to international schools.
Last, I must add that there must be other reasons why a parent choose a school. No one would choose a school just because of math. But this is not our main discussions here.
Usual disclaimer. I am only saying that I personally like international schools more. Not saying local schools are in any way not as good, in case anyone want to ask, again......
[ 本文章最後由 almom 於 08-6-20 14:19 編輯 ] |
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