Numbers are present everywhere, thus it is one’s wealth if he is able master number concept. In this competitive world, it is important to have an alert mind. When we were to face a complicated situation, fast and accurate estimation is a need. A good mental calculation symbolizes a good weapon, either in the exam field or in our life battle. On the other hand, doing mental calculation is a good way of activating our mind, as it requires fast response in giving of information.
At the same time it demands visualisation, working memory; and good concentration. The abilities of “information responding”, “working memory”, “visualization”, “focusing” are important and necessary for learning all things. This is the reason why Jewish believe greatly on Mental Calculation. Certainly, you and your child will benefit with mental calculation!

Special features of the course

Parent is our partner:
Success of a child comes from the effort of parents. It is only through practice that builds up a good foundation of Mental Arithmetic. In order for a child to have a good start and successful learning, he needs encouragement and support from both teachers and parents. After every lesson, the teacher will explain what is taught, your child’s performance and what are the works to be done at home. Always be persistent, so that your child can enjoy a smooth path in Mathematics.

Interesting and lively way of conducting lessons:
Mental calculation is an intensive and challenging brain exercise. To capture the attention of each child is a challenge for the teacher. But, we specialize in conducting the lessons in an interesting and lively way. With the use of multimedia and fun activities, children love to come for lessons.

Outstanding teachers, superb learning outcomes:
Teacher form the framework of education. It is rare to get outstanding teachers yet all our l teachers at E & P are carefully selected and competently trained. They are caring and responsible as well as professionally skilled. Under the supervision of teachers and parents, our students can certainly attain higher standard of results.

Regular Grading Test, Internationally recognized certificate:
Being the pioneer in Mental Arithmetic branding, E & P organizes International Grading Test annually in Swissotel -The Stamford. We also award students with outstanding performance, to encourage and motivate them in their path of learning. This sense of achievement reinforces in them the value that “All success entails hardwork”. Successful candidates will each be presented a certificate issued by the International Abacus/ Mental Arithmetic Association.

Stages Lessons Equivalent Maths Ability Abacus/ Mental Arithmetic Level Pre-Pri I Abacus 15 • Concept of addition & Subtraction • Number bond of 5 At least Grade 14 to Grade 14 Pre-Pri II Abacus 15 • Number bond of 10 • Times tables 0 to 5 At least Grade 13 to Grade 12 Pre-Pri III Abacus 15 • All addition & subtraction less than 100 • Times tables 6 to 9 At least Grade 12 to Grade 11 Foundamental I Mental 12 • All addition & subtraction up to 100 by listening and reading All formula for addition & subtraction. At least Grade 10 to Grade 8 Foundamental II Mental 12 • Able to do multiplication 2 digits by 1 digit At least Grade 9 to Grade 6 Basic I Mental 12 • Able to do multiplication up to 3 digits by 1 digit • Able to do division up to 3 digits by 1 digit At least Grade 8 to Grade 5 Basic II Mental 12 • Able to do division up to 4 digits by 1 digit • Able to do division up to 2 digits by 2 digits • Able to do multiplication up to 2 digits by 2 digits At least Grade 7 to Grade 4 Intermediate I Mental 12 • Multiplication of 2 digits by 2 digits (advanced) • Able to do division up to 3 digits by 2 digits At least Grade 6 to Grade 3 Intermediate II Mental 12 • Able to do multiplication up to 3 digits by 2 digits • Able to do division up to 4 digits by 2 digits At least Grade 5 to Grade 2 Advanced I Mental 12 • Able to do multiplication up to 3 digits by 2 digits • Able to do division up to 4 digits by 3 digits At least Grade 4 to Grade 1 Advanced II Mental 12 • Able to do multiplication up to 3 digits by 3 digits • Able to do division up to 6 digits by 6 digits At least Grade 3 to Dan