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“We are very pleased with the efforts of Trevor and his team at S.A.M (East Credit). From the moment we spoke with Fion, we knew there was something special here – this wasn’t just another tutoring service. It was a personalized approach to learning. Indeed, our son is just a few months into the S.A.M program and we are already seeing growth.
We love that Trevor is so passionate about the program. He works hard to make learning fun, while supporting and challenging our son. He gives him meaningful feedback and always takes time after each lesson to speak with us (ie. review what was taught and explain homework booklets).
Excellent program. Excellent staff. Highly recommended.”
Nadira Persaud★★★★★
“SAM was transformative for my 3 children. Because the math topics are taught until the child completely understands the concepts, the kids went into evaluations at school with great confidence and their scores have progressively improved over the months.
The instructors are highly trained and they genuinely enjoy teaching and seeing the students thrive.
If your school is teaching Singapore Math, this center is the perfect compliment to classroom time for all students. Highly highly recommend.”
Grayson Haver ★★★★★
“My daughter used to merely memorize math. Now, she comprehends and understands concepts and fundamentals so much more, thanks to S.A.M. The program truly transcends beyond just rote learning, and every skill she learns is relevant to her current school syllabus.”
Regina Low ★★★★★
“Strategy, approach, and learning center all amazing… especially the teachers! Fion is soooo good with dealing with my son who used to be so shy, cant believe they’re buddies now. Lol! My son is learning math with so much fun. Recommended to my family and friends of course!”
Gylla Becerial ★★★★★
“An excellent place to get your children learn Math fundamentals. They focus on mastering the concepts and building the child’s mathematical mentality. They use their own Singaporean methods (e.g. bar modelling) in teaching basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, decimals, ratios, volumes, area …etc.
My kids were struggling with word problems, now they are much better and can confidently tackle and translate them into mathematical expressions. I strongly recommend S.A.M.”
W.B.★★★★★
“Both my Daughters attend S.A.M. I would highly recommend this program to any parent that is looking to give their kids an edge!! I was very impressed!!”
Navdeep Grewal ★★★★★
“Amazing results in a short period of time. Fion and Trevor are really exceptional, they both are really committed to what they do and it shows in the results, recommended 100%
ps: we have tried other programs!”
Carolina Padron ★★★★★
“It’s a very good place for the kids to enrich their Math knowledge. The math curriculum is excellent, challenging and intersting, and it makes the kids to think and solve, rather follow a repititive method. Fion, one of the instructors here, is excellent and able to diagnose effectively the areas the kids need attention. I would HIGHLY recommend this place. 😀 😀 A happy parent !!”
Subbu Du ★★★★★
“An Excellent establishment to help kids learn and like mathematic fundamentals”
Abdul Omar ★★★★★
“My children go to Singapore Math and learn with Trevor and Fion. Both are dedicated teachers and cater to individual learning plans for each child.
My daughters also are very happy to go to class every week and be challenged into new math problems.”
V Kakiij ★★★★★
“SAM tutoring is exceptional. Their learning strategy is very effective. Fion and Trevor are totally qualified. Within a few months of tutoring my grandson is now above average in his class. I will definitely recommend SAM to all.”
Karen Rabathaly★★★★★
“My two sons are studying here from last year. They really enjoy each lesson and improve Math skills well. Highly recommended!”
Tram Nguyen★★★★★
“My daughter attended here over the summer and it was such a positive experience. My daughter loved going here and enjoyed it very rnuch.
Fion, the instructor was so great and truly cares about her students. She also took the time to talk to the parents after each class as well which I enjoyed very much. Highly recommend it to anyone!!”
Vara Kulasingam★★★★★
“My three children (ages 8,6,4) attended S.A.M in the summer of 2016. I see significant improvement in their critical thinking and problem solving skills.
More importantly, the confidence S.A.M has given my children is immeasurable. They are excited and ready to start the new academic year.
I cannot believe how S.A.M managed to make learning and understanding math so much fun for my children. I highly recommend this program for all children.”
Nathalie Elbaz Abitbol★★★★★
“As a parent who is not too fond of the rote learning method, the S.A.M Approach to Mathematics, with its emphasis on a holistic and conceptual understanding, bodes well for me. I have seen the vast improvement in my 4 year old son in his mathematical abilities ever since he started with the S.A.M Program.
Coupled with the fun learning methods and highly illustrated worksheets, John is always eager for his next lesson. S.A.M has certainly made mathematics FUN for my son. Thanks S.A.M!”
Jennifer Sim★★★★★
What is the difference about the S.A.M approach compared to Other programs?
The S.A.M Approach to Mathematics combines the benefits of personalized training with the discipline of self learning and self discovery. At every step of the way, be it during class or when your child is doing homework, The S.A.M Approach is designed to introduce new concepts in incremental steps to make learning easier. During class, our qualified S.A.M Trainer introduces and explains the concepts and the lesson objective. Corrections from previous homework are also discussed and explained. Your child then reinforces and applies this knowledge on his own at home through our meticulously designed daily worksheets.
Think of The S.A.M Approach as an amalgamation of Worksheets based self learning, and Classroom based guidance and coaching.
Is the S.A.M curriculum relevant to Canadian students?
Certainly so. The S.A.M Approach to mathematics is based on the Singapore Mathematics curriculum, which ranks highest in terms of standards since 1995, according to the TIMSS survey (TIMSS 2012 International Benchmarks of Mathematics Achievement 4th Grade).
Mathematics as you know, is a universal subject. The fundamentals remain constant whichever country maths is taught. However, apart from fundamental mathematical knowledge, The S.A.M Approach also cultivates life long skills in terms of critical, meta-cognitive and heuristic thinking, problem solving, self learning and self-discipline, amongst others.
How does the S.A.M Approach to Mathematics benefit my child?
The S.A.M Approach inculcates discipline, responsibility and independent learning within your child. These are life skills and the same habits are likely to benefit your child in other school subjects as well.
The once a week guidance provided by our Trainers gently steers your child in the right learning direction and provides encouragement and motivation, as they journey into the world of mathematics.
Most of all, whatever your child learns at S.A.M, you can be assured of its relevance to your child’s school math curriculum and even to his future years as an aspiring adult. One is never too young to attain life skills and relevant knowledge, especially so when they are having fun doing it.
What does the S.A.M Trainer do during the Classroom Experience?
During class, your S.A.M Trainer reviews all mistakes made from the previous week’s homework, explains the correct methods, and corrects the work to ensure that your child understands the source of their mistakes. The S.A.M Trainer then hands out a new set of worksheets, and explains the objective of the homework and the new concepts that your child will be learning during the week.
This is the time when the Trainer bonds with and motivates your child to learn effectively. Often, Trainers will use props, games and learning tools to enhance the experiential learning experience. All SAM Trainers use the Problem Based Approach (PBL) and Concrete/Pictorial/Abstract Approach (CPA) in teaching students.
Can my child be disciplined enough to do daily homework at a young age?
There are children who crave homework from as young as 3 years old simply because they enjoy thinking, and of course, there are also those who don’t. However, through positive encouragement, most children are able to adapt to the program quickly.
It helps greatly if the parents are equally involved in encouraging and inculcating the homework habit. Children benefit greatly from devoting some time daily to thinking and self learning. It shapes their learning behaviour positively for the future.
At what age can children begin to count?
Most children can count before they can write. Some begin counting as early as 2 years old, but most begin by approximately 3 years old and some even later. The ability to count can be nurtured. The earlier they learn to understand the world of numbers, the earlier they make sense of a lot of other things around them. This is why many people associate this ability with intelligence.
It is important that children get their foundations right from the beginning. Counting by memorizing, for example, can only lead to problems later as numbers get more complex.
What if my child has difficulty doing the homework?
Our qualified S.A.M Trainers do their best to place your child at an appropriate level according to his/her ability. This is never a precise science and children display varying levels of aptitude and ability with different topics. As a consequence, your child may now and then experience difficulties when doing their homework.
In such instances, it is best to reveal these difficulties to our qualified Trainer when they attend classes, rather than to do the work for them. When homework difficulties are highlighted, we will revise the topic with your child and if necessary, repeat the topic in question.
In any case, however, The S.A.M Approach to Mathematics always incorporates the occasional challenging question to test the boundaries of children. With a healthy attitude towards learning, children view this as a challenge rather than as a problem.