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  1. Wait, there are no plans at all for an HIG?? Oh my goodness, I didn't know that. I just thought they were being super slow in getting it out. Well, this changes everything since I really don't want to use the TG. Ugh!
  2. Can a child go right into Algebra after finishing Singapore 6A/6B? Or would a year of pre-algebra be needed? I'm referring to the Standards Ed. Thanks!
  3. I agree, try posting this on the HOD board. They are very helpful over there. www.heartofdakota.com
  4. And they have a 15% off storybooks going on right now.
  5. Same here. I think I just need to give that book away, it's just taking up space on my bookshelf!
  6. Oh my goodness, I totally forgot about Little Hands to Heaven! I regret that one too....it wasn't terrible but I *so* wish I'd just gone with Carol's Affordable Curriculum instead, I like CAC so much better. I don't feel like my ds really learned anything with LHTH and it wasn't even that fun.
  7. It's possible that's part of the reason, but what I really didn't like is how there are no daily lesson plans. I really didn't like the layout of it. You need to figure out which drill and how much of it do as well as how to teach the concept. And it didn't seem like there was enough practice. It was just weird. But yeah, maybe if you started at the beginning, it would seem better. Who knows.
  8. And I believe the 3rd edition is only available for the the 1st grade set. 2nd and 3rd grades are still 2nd edition I'm pretty sure.
  9. Well, it's been two years since I started this thread and I have a new one to add... Christian Liberty Press's math. I think it's called Liberty Mathematics. I bought the 2nd grade level. Do not like this at all!!
  10. I know what you mean and I've always wondered why they don't have it set up like that?? It seems like they could take each lightunit and have it focus on one or two concepts while still keeping all the review problems in there. It would probably be darn near perfect like you said. :)
  11. I know comparisons between CLE math and R&S have been done on here several times, but I have some more specific questions that hopefully someone can help me with.... I know that R&S does a *very* good job in laying a solid foundation of arithmetic skills. Do you feel that CLE does as good of a job in this area? Or do you feel that the focus on geometry/algebra skills (especially in the middle school grades) takes away at all from arithmetic skills?? I really like the way R&S develops concepts. For instance, I really like the way it has taught fractions and my ds has a great understanding of fractions now. Do you think CLE also does a good job developing concepts? Is it similar to R&S at all in this way? If anyone could help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated!
  12. Another vote for R&S. I'm currently using it for both of my boys and they are thriving with it. The TM is *excellent* and the explanations are very clear. It is even scripted if you need that. There is a lot of repitition in the assignments and a ton of review. In grades 1-3, there are blackline masters available that provide even more drill and review if you need it and then in grades 4 and up, there are extra drill pages in the back of the book you can use. MCP is very mastery. Each lesson focuses on one concept and there is a lot of practice. But there is very little review. Both BJU and R&S have review problems in *every* lesson, while MCP does not. MCP has a short review at the end of every chapter. From what you describe, it sounds like MCP might not be the best choice because of the lack of review. I've never used BJU, but have heard good things about it. However, the TM looks *very* overwhelming to me (not to mention expensive!!). This is one thing I love about the R&S TM's... as I mentioned above the TM's are so clear and concise and easy to follow. In grades 4 and up, there is an Oral Drill section that reviews previous concepts and really keeps things fresh. Then it walks you through step-by-step on how to present the lesson. It tells you what to say and write on the chalkboard. It's so easy to use. A couple of other things to consider is BJU has a consumable workbook for children to write in, but R&S does not. Many children will find having to write problems and answers on separate paper very tedious, like my own ds. I've mostly gotten around this though by just letting him write in the book, but sometimes there isn't enough room. Another thing is that BJU is aligned to current national standards, while R&S is not. R&S does not spend as much time on algebra and geometry concepts and this is especially noticeable in the middle school grades. I don't know if this matters to you or not, but I just thought I'd throw it out there for you. :)
  13. I've never used Horizons, although I have a good friend who is using it with all of her children. I used Singapore for several years with my oldest ds. One big difference is that Horizons is spiral and Singapore is very mastery. Horizons seems to follow a similar scope & sequence to what public schools are doing, but Singapore has a somewhat different scope & sequence. Singapore focuses a great deal on conceptual understanding and I don't believe Horizons does this as much, although I can't really say how Horizons develops concepts since I've never used it. I'm thinking that Horizons probably does teach the "why" behind math, but does it in much smaller doses. Singapore makes great leaps in concepts. Singapore has very little drill and not nearly as much review as Horizons. Horizons has much more drill and review problems in every lesson. Both have consumable workbooks for children to write in and both have teacher's notes in a separate manual. I'm not sure if this really helps you or not, but I thought I could at least give you some basic differences.
  14. Quote: I actually looked at what their grade level counterparts were doing and had been doing for the last few years....it was eye opening. We joined a scout pack at a local Catholic school and I wandered around while ds was doing scouts. There was work posted everywhere and on the doors to the grade level classrooms. DS was noticeably behind his grade/age level peers when they did written work. It was a game changer for me to see that ds was probably a grade level behind his peers and it showed. This made me look up what the middle schools were doing here and the requirements for high school. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* OpenMinded - would you mind sharing a little more about what areas your dc were behind in when compared to their middle school counterparts?
  15. You might want to ask this over on the homeschoolreviews.com board. I'm pretty sure there are a bunch of HOD drop-outs over there. :) I personally loved HOD until we got to Bigger, and then I jumped ship. I need to run, bit I'll be back to explain more.
  16. Has anyone used both of these math programs and can you tell me which one you like better and why? I'm especially wondering about grades 5+. Thanks!!
  17. Another vote for Carol's Affordable Curriculum. I used this when my older ds was 4 and we both LOVED it! I would seriously have another child just to use this curriculum again, lol. :)
  18. I agre with Ellie. In my case, my children do fine either way. But *I* prefer mastery. It seems more logical and just makes sense to me.
  19. :iagree: But I think R&S grammar is more rigorous than BJU's grammar, at least in the middle school years. BJU's writing is more up to current standards. R&S's writing is good, but not necessarily aligned with the standards.
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