InHisGrip Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I think I've read the few threads on this board about this math series. I was just wondering if anyone here is still using this and what their experience has been. Would love to hear....thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claussenpc Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I jumped the Singapore ship this year and headed over to Strayer Upton. My ds 13 went through Singapore 6 and all coresponding Word Problem books. He scores off the charts in mathematical reasoning but is not strong in computation when tested. I probably should have done more drill work. Thus the jump. After watching ds work through Pre-Algebra, I decided that I would try a second experiment on my next two dc. I really think the Robinson Curriculumn people have hit the nail on the head. Learning the facts rotely before complete understanding is not a bad thing. The understanding will come with maturity and exposure later on. Strayer Upton gives me the computation practice that I believe is needed during the 3-6 grade years in real world applications. Ask me in three years and I will have great feed back. I will have traveled both sides of the fence. Note: I am using Math Mammoth Blue series for some geometry and metric skills that S&U do not cover. A child can pick these skills up quite easily later on. MM is not necesary. I just thought it looked fun and wanted a change from Singapore. For us it is Strayed Upton 4 days a week and MM 1 day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisGrip Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Cheryl - thanks so much for your response. What is strange is that I was trying to decide between a traditional, old-fashioned math like R&S or SU and a newer Asian-style like Math Mammoth. Or, I was going to go with traditional and just get a good, inexpensive book on Amazon (didn't know what that was yet - just hoping that there was one) that would give ideas on how to teach concepts with manipulatives and games. I didn't think of combining SU or R&S with MM. Personally, I could never understand the people who combined maths. I always thought it a bit of overkill. Now, I am understanding a bit more. And, the way you described seems simple enough. Can you elaborate a bit on how you supplement (do you just go straight through the MM text or choose concepts that you feel your child needs more help with?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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