The Magic Of Math With Monica NEAGOY 

Monica NEAGOY is a renowned Math consultant who popularized the Singapore Method in France. This year, during her annual visit to the Lycée, she met with :

- Teachers for a training

- Students for a Magic Math Show

- Parents for a talk about the Singapore Method and hands-on case studies

 

Problem Solved! A Parent Event about the Singapore Method

Parents were invited to meet the expert behind the French books used to teach their children math and discuss the approach. It was also an interactive workshop that offered a unique opportunity for families to dive into problem-solving using hands-on, manipulative-based activities that students experience in class.

"My purpose in life is to help people see the magic in Math", shared Monica NEAGOY, explaining that the goal was to stimulate the natural inclinationthat children have for learning math.

She told the parents : "Don’t do the work of the teachers, instead do games and experiences with your kids, for example : If everybody cling with everybody else, how many clings are we gonna count?"

The point is also to "go from answer getters to problem solvers and mathematical thinkers". 

WHAT DID PARENTS THINK ABOUT THE WORKSHOP?

"I went to school in Argentina, where I wasn’t taught using this method. It was more aligned with the traditional French approach. I always enjoyed math, so I ended up teaching myself. What stands out about this method is its focus on play and visualization, which I find really interesting. What also caught my attention was Monica’s point about the importance of having the right mindset" - Alejandro (parent of two Lycée students : Pre-K and Gr1).

"We love math at home so I was curious to learn about this method. It seems very promising, we just need to make sure that parents can adequately support and guide the students once at home. I really much enjoyed the workshop and could have stayed another hour" - Coralie (parent of a Gr1 student)

"Monica’s approach brings math to life with passion and playfulness. Her engaging methods make complex concepts fun and accessible, inspiring kids to love and excel in math!" - Alexandre (parent of a Pre-K student)

 

Dr Monica, the Mathemagician!

Earlier in the day, Gr2 and Gr4 students experienced an incredible show with the "Mathemagician" Dr. Monica NEAGOY! "Every trick is powered by math and logic", she explained—showing that math isn’t just numbers, it’s pure magic in action! What better way to inspire a love for mathematics than through magic?

The children's eyes widened in awe as they enjoyed the fantastic show.