HAIKAL HAMMAAD ZIN

Mathematics and the

World
Todays trend of Mathematics has gone
beyond simple Arithmetic
No more Rote Learning!
Involves a lot of Critical & Analytical
thinking
Need for a strong foundation for more
advanced Mathematics at the secondary
level
Malaysia sees the need to change its
mathematics learning in school to be
in tandem with World Mathematics,
hence
KSSR
KSSR
Band Penyataan Standard Prestasi

6
Tahu , Fahami & Boleh membuat dgn Beradab Mithali. e.g. menguasai
& mengaplikasi ilmu & kemahiran Maths dalam
penyelesaian masalah maths kompleks secara kreatif & inovatif

5
Tahu , Fahami & Boleh membuat dgn Beradab Terpuji. e.g. menguasai
& mengaplikasi ilmu & kemahiran Maths dalam
penyelesaian masalah maths yang kompleks dgn berbagai strategi

4
Tahu , Fahami & Boleh membuat dgn Beradab .e.g. Tahu & faham
maths secara terbimbing,
penukaran & penyelesaian maths mudah

3
Tahu & Fahami asas Maths & boleh melakukan asas Maths,
penukaran asas dan
meyelesaikan masalah yang melibatkan perkataan
2 Tahu & Fahami pengetahuan asas Matematik
1 Tahu pengetahuan asas Matematik
Singapore children ranked
among the TOP in
Trends In Mathematics and Science Studies


What is the secret?

The Model Method a.k.a. the
Block Diagram is used in ALL
primary schools in Singapore
Sakamoto Mathematics: What is
it?
Setting new
goals for
Mathematics
education
An innovative
method for
problem solving
questions and a
focus on
heuristic model
drawing
A SYSTEMATIC
3-STEP
TECHNIQUE that
assists primary
school students to
analyze and solve
word problem
questions in a
VISUAL way
A CUSTOM-
MADE system
(we design our
system to suit
the curriculum &
syllabus of the
country)
The History of Sakamoto
Mathematics
Originated in
Japan and
developed by
Dr Hideo
Sakamoto in
1975
Helping
Japanese
children to
compete in the
entrance
exams
Setting up
centres in
Singapore,
Thailand,
Indonesia,
Korea, the
Philippines,
etc
Has more than
200,000
students in 7
countries in
the past 12
years
The Benefits of Sakamoto System
Develops HIGHER ORDER THINKING Skills
Nurtures CREATIVE, LOGICAL &
ANALYTICAL THINKING skills
Makes Maths EASY and INTERESTING
Helps students to EXCEL in Maths
Improves problem solving skills
Raises the STANDARD OF MATHEMATICS in
Malaysia
Prepares a good foundation enhances abilities
and helps build confidence and independence
Helps LESS successful learners & GIFTED
children (through autonomous learning)

Problems Solutions Advantages of
Sakamoto
Teachers

Aptitude & Attitude
ignorance, burn out
syndrome &
complacent

Complete NEW SKILLS!
Comprehensive trainings
Follow-ups
Clear objectives
Challenges

Acquiring a new skill
Easier to teach:
i.Systematic & Relevant
ii.Ready materials
iii.Fun yet challenging!
iv.Suitable for all levels
Making teaching Maths in secondary
schools easier
Parents

Parents anxiety

Formative evaluation
Introducing a new skill
Less stress

A World Class System!
A REAL bargain (expensive)
Skill & knowledge acquisitions
Less stress
Students

Students anxiety

Autonomous learning
Formative evaluation reduces
stress
Challenges
Graded materials
Self-centred learning

Changing attitudes on Maths:
-Fun & interesting!
Bridging simple Maths to higher level
algebra
Learning the concepts of algebra
earlier
Sakamoto Method stresses on 3 components:
Level 1-3:
1. Foundation Maths
2. Introduction to Word Problem Sums
3. Creative Maths

Level 4-6:
1. Topical Maths (following Malaysian syllabus)
2. Word Problem Sums
3. Creative Maths
SAKAMOTO
vs
OTHER
SYSTEMS
Sakamoto Method
a.k.a. The Line
Diagram
vs
Singapore Model Method
a.k.a. The Block Diagram


Sakamoto Method vs Model Approach
SAKAMOTO
SYSTEM
MODEL
APPROACH
Suitable Level:
All Levels
Lower Primary
Applicable Type
of Question:
Almost ALL types
of word problems
Limitations
Question level:
Difficult



Available
Limitations: inapplicable to
topics eg. Speed & Whole
Numbers
Easy Available

SAKAMOTO
SYSTEM
MODEL
APPROACH
History:
Nearly 40
years
Nearly 20 years
Approach: A 3-step
approach
Only 2 steps dropping the
GR
SAKAMOTO vs OTHER
SYSTEMS

OTHER MATHS METHOD:
Kumon, Aloha, Enopi. etc
SAKAMOTO MATHS METHOD
FOCUS Drills / Computations Word Problems
EMPHASIS 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 Continuous
SET-UP 1. Students come in at any
time
2. No lecture, just supervision
1. Classroom-type with fixed schedules
2. Students learn from highly trained teacher who
teaches and explains concepts and problems
3. 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 Maths
Hundred Ten One
6 7 8
+ 5 9
1 7
1 2
6
7 3 7
Creative Maths


X =


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

If + + + + + + = 85


And + = 15.

Find the value of ?
Creative Maths
(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
3 2 1
1 cut 1 cut 1 cut
1 2 3 4 5
= 3 cuts
= 4 parts
6 7
= 7 parts
= 6 cuts
1 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:
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 As weight.
The total weight of A, B and C is 96 kg. B weighs
29 kg. A weighs 3 kg lighter than C. Find As
weight.
A C
1 1
- 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 , C
35 kg 3 kg = 32 kg , A
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
1 6
+ RM300 + RM300
1 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:
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
10 6
+ 11 - 21
1 1 :
4
32
Ans. Apples 59, children 8
1121 32
106 4
324 8
6811 59
6
10
21
6
11
10
ACHIEVEMENTS &
RECOGNITIONS
Sakamoto Mathematics students performance in Singapore
PSLE

SAKAMOTO MATHS CLUB
SK ST JOSEPH KUCHING
World
Maths
Champs!!!
Geniuses
in the
Making!
The BEST LEARNING PROGRAMME in
SINGAPORE voted by Parents
A Complete Powerful System
using a Logical & Easy Method especially in solving
Word Problems for Primary School Students
Sakamoto Mathematics : -
1. Is an easy & interesting system
2. 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!
SUMMARY