KooBits and Mathematics

Most parents are having difficulties teaching their children in their studies especially when it comes to Mathematics. Why? Because it is the toughest subject on earth! As a parent, my son Terence would always ask me, “Mom, I have a quiz tomorrow, can you help with me Algebra?” And I always answer, “Son, ask me about anything, but not Math! Go ask help from your Uncle, he’s always getting an A+!”

Did you also experience situations like this? Well, no need to worry, KooBits, a Singapore’s top online Math portal is now in the Philippines and this ProblemSums portal is also available to the Filipino students. KooBits, a Singapore-based group of innovative educators and technologists who develop digital tools and platforms to help children learn better, offers a happier alternative through its partnership with the Philippine company, Explorarium, Co. LTD.

The KooBits launch took place at Nostaj Ballroom of Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center at ADB Ave., Ortigas, Pasig City last July 15, 2014.

CEO Koobits Singapore Pte. Ltd. Stanley Han, also the author of Motivation Dynamics, talks about learning can also be fun to students and kids.

He also stated that “Traditional learning systems needs to be redesigned since studying had gone high tech nowadays, students has the latest gadgets, smartphones, computers and tablets that they use. Traditional learning systems lack the core technology when it comes to intelligently designing each child’s learning pathway.”

ProblemSums by KooBits is an adaptive online mathematics learning portal for primary students. It features a comprehensive collection of challenging Maths Word Problems and learning materials that will adapt to each child’s strength and weakness. It aims to enable all students to acquire mathematics concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in mathematics, develop thinking and reasoning skills through an engaging mathematical approach to problem solving, and build confidence and generate greater interest in mathematics among students.

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KooBits portal helps students on their math problems solved in a matter of short span. ProblemSums transforms math problem-solving into daily learning activities, and enables students to tackle challenges when they are free and willing, and yet retains the element of competition.

“KooBits primary goal is to harness individuals potentials in the areas of analytical and creative thinking, communication, and problem solving,” says Program Director Joanne Tabora-Sison.

Celebrity guest Giselle Tongi-Walters shares her experience with KooBits and how it helps Kenobi and Sakura’s Math problems.

Signing for the partnership of KooBits Pte. Ltd. Singapore with Explorarium, Co. LTD

(L-R) Stanley Han, Ina Sehwani, Joanne Tabora-Sison and Julienne Sison-Vital (First Row)
Second Row (L-R) Dr. Glendora Tiu and Giselle Tongi-Walters

And now, are you up for a challenge? KooBits Challenge’s game dynamics make it highly engaging and motivating to students. It uses the latest technology to design personalized, adaptive, daily learning activities to help students develop effective study habits, acquire problem-solving skills and life skills to build a broad and deep foundation for learning. It will be the first nationwide, online Singapore Maths competition in the Philippines for students in grades 1 to 7.

Who should sign up?

You should sign up your child, orschools can sign up their students if they —

• Have 7 to 13 yr old children who need to develop good study habits;

• Want students to turbo-charge theirgrades in mathematics and improve

their problem-solving skills regardless of any kind of Maths curriculum used in school;

• Are worried about children’s excessivecomputer time which is often spent in

playing games and watching online videos.

What is included in the in the KooBits Maths Challenge Program?

Participants login to www.koobits.com/ph and are assigned a personalized set

of daily tasks based on their grade level. They earn points by completing

these learning tasks independently. They can also challenge each other to

improve fluency in core competencies.Students will have access to –

• Daily Challenge questions (10 challenge questions per day, progressively

following the Singapore Ministry of Education Maths curriculum and standards

• Peer Challenge Questions (max of 3 challenges per day, 15 questions in total)

• Teaching videos, adaptively pulled out at each point whenever the child is stuck

• Collaborative and social interaction: Form teams, strategize to earn more points, compete

• Prizes, badges and certificates for challenge winners

How do I sign up my child / student?

1. Fill-in the KooBits registration form

2. Pay the annual registration fee

a. Individual Student Registration » P 1, 030 (VAT inclusive)

b. Special school discount (at least 150 students per school) » P618.24

c. Sign-up period for the special rates above is from July 15 to August 14, 2014

d. Contest duration is from now until June 30, 2015

3. Payment may be made through Mathemagis centers

(www.koobits.com/ph) or through direct bank deposit.

a. Account Name: Explorarium Co. Ltd

b. Account Number: 1811-0010-54

c. Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands

4. Email deposit slip and registration form to koobitsph@gmail.com

5. Receive the login and password after three working days via email

6. Login at www.koobits.com/ph and start learning and earning points!

Explorarium Co. Ltd is the Philippine Master Country Licensee of Koobits Pte.

KooBits Maths Challenge Rules and contest format

• Competition duration: July 16, 2014 – August 14, 2015

• Students earns points when they participate in the Daily Challenge

and Peer Challenges

• Rewards effort:More points earned for more questions answered

• 6 types of leader boards and contest formats

For institutional packages and discounts, please contact the KooBits Philippines office.

KooBits

Unit 27 3/F Cedar Executive 1,

1006 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City

www.koobits.com

koobitsph@mathemagis.com

Tel: 219-4103

Or you may visit their websites:

www.koobits.com/ph

http://products.koobits.com/challenge/

Karina Ramos

Karina is not your ordinary supermom. She juggles her time bonding with her three amazing kids while being in the loop on the latest happenings in the tech and lifestyle scene. Follow me on Instagram (@digitalfilipina) regularly visit www.digitalfilipina.com for daily dose of updates not just for moms but for everyone!