How To Make Kids Understand Maths, Not Just Memorise It

Parents today know that rote memorisation only goes so far. Real success comes from building long-term skills that last a lifetime, and Growing IQ — as its name suggests — offers exactly that. Its programmes help kids hone problem-solving abilities, creativity and communication skills that have lasting advantages.

Born in Silicon Valley, the tutorial centre Growing IQ brought the practice of learning how to learn effectively to Hong Kong with the understanding that equipping children with this skill is far more beneficial than memorising a bunch of formulas and figures. Its tailored methods help young students think deeper, adapt faster and stand out in a classroom, helping them not just pass their exams, but be better prepared for the future.

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Classes Based On Ability, Not Age

One of the biggest differentiators between Growing IQ and other tutorial centres is that, while most other programmes group kids by age, school year or curriculum level, Growing IQ assesses each child carefully and places them according to ability, confidence and actual mathematical understanding. This approach sees each student as an individual, giving them tools to succeed in their small group classes. Here, their confidence can get boosted along with their social skills, as opposed to feeling diminished if they can’t keep up with the rest of their age group.

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No Homework, No Tests

While the traditional way of thinking is that homework, tests and worksheets are key to students’ progress, what’s actually crucial is that teachers keep assessing them in classrooms. That’s what Growing IQ does, its teachers pay attention to how children reason, where they get stuck, how they explain ideas, how they collaborate and what they are ready for next. They avoid scripted lesson plans and instead adapt the curriculum to the children in front of them, tailoring their methods to meet the students where they are.

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Improve Thinking Skills & Conceptual Understanding, Not Memorisation

The fact of the matter is that rote memorisation is not sustainable and does not work for most children. There are plenty of drill-based and speed-focused programmes available in Hong Kong, if that’s what you’re after. What Growing IQ offers is more long-term; teaching maths as a way to build logic, reasoning, confidence, creativity and problem-solving. These soft skills will stay with your child well past high school and will benefit them regardless of the path they take in life.

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