I have used several math programs as well, so I feel your pain. Obviously, a lot of other moms do too. ;) We had settled on MUS as our main math. period. never changing again. WRONG! The convoluted way they teach things had my son totally confused. Granted, that may have something to do with the fact that I couldn't figure out how to help him understand it. So, I decided to try R&S. I had always thought of it as boring for some reason. It is perfect for us. It is our main math. period. never changing again. :001_huh: At least, I hope so. I am determined to stick it out. I believe it has the perfect explanations combined with a wonderful amount of review. I truly think we have found the program. :party:
All that to say...if CLE doesn't work out for some reason, I think it would be worth it to try R&S. Talking to Jann in TX, the WTM resident math expert, made me feel a lot better. She assured me that the important thing is to teach them where they are. (My son is behind grade level in math) The rest will fall into place. I think her vote was for R&S or Horizons for elementary.
Blessings to you!