Ohdanigirl Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Ok for all you curriculm junkies out there, how many math programs do you have? There are so any programs that look like they work well together, so how many do you use at once. DS 4.5 is going will be doing RS-A, I haven't decided if Singapore EB should be done with it, and the other two are doing Singapore, supplement with Miquon, and I am itching to supplement with Life of Fred now for the next few years, or at least buy it so I just look through it. So what about the reast of you? How many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Saxon. Evan Moor Daily Word Problems. Life of Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 dd12--ALEKS, TT, Lial's dd10--ALEKS, TT ds9--ALEKS, TT ds7--HM In the past I've used Saxon, Scott Foresman, and the Key To series, with a short foray into McDougal Littel. We've been pretty consistant for a while, and I did most of my experimenting in the earlier grades. But I have to admit that next year we are giving Chalkdust a go for my oldest. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Horizons K & 2. Calvert K5. Abeka K4 & 3rd. Univ. of Chicago Everyday Math 1st grade (from when ds8 was in ps) Saxon 2 & 3. Someone help! Convince me that I only need to keep what I'm using! I keep trying to convince myself to sell the others, but a nagging 'what if I need this for supplement, or to see how this program teaches ___ differently, etc.' feeling keeps me from getting rid of them! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Saxon MEP Math Mammoth Rod and Staff (I'm keeping this one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Singapore Math Miquon Mammoth Math Key to Fractions, Decimals and Algebra books Russian Mathematics 6 Singapore NEM Dolcini Pre-Algebra Foerester's Algebra I Somebody stop me.... I still have Math Without Borders on my wish list... I always have a math book with me when I have to sit and wait (karate, appointments) so I can do math problems for fun. Yes, I'm sick. K I s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Singapore MathMiquon Mammoth Math Key to Fractions' date=' Decimals and Algebra books Russian Mathematics 6 Singapore NEM Dolcini Pre-Algebra Foerester's Algebra I Somebody stop me.... I still have Math Without Borders on my wish list... I always have a math book with me when I have to sit and wait (karate, appointments) so I can do math problems for fun. Yes, I'm sick. K I s[/quote'] Thanks a lot, that Russian Math caught my interest a while ago, but I keep trying to stay away.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccm Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) I always have a math book with me when I have to sit and wait (karate' date=' appointments) so I can do math problems for fun. Yes, I'm sick. [/quote'] No, you're not sick! I'm totally with you! ;) I have an entire shelf dedicated to my math books, and I am seriously considering starting a collection of antique math books. :) My absolute favorites are my Dolciani books. I have very fond memories of using these books in school in the early 70's.(Yes, I'm that old!) Edited May 13, 2009 by ccm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Well I really only have Singapore and LOF that we are currently using. For future use I am a mess. Now most of these I have gotten off paperbackswap or extremely cheap so the only real investment is shelf space. I have for Algebra: Holt Algebra Painless Algebra Life of Fred Beginning Algebra 1960s Dolciani w/solution manual 1975 Dolciani Geometry: 1960s Dolciani 1985 jurgensen Algebra II: 1985 Dolciani 1960s Dolciani Foerster's Classic Algebra II & Trig Lial's Intermediate Algebra 8th edition You could say I like to keep my options open. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetobehome Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Wow, all I have is Math U See, and I love it! But, I confess, when it comes to history, I am a total junkie....so I guess we all choose our areas of obsession! At least you guys are making me feel better about all the history I just bought, while I still have tons on my shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chaik76 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 We're currently using Singapore, MCP, and Abeka. This fall we will move to using Singapore, RightStart and Abeka. (That doesn't include all the programs I own but am not using right now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have tried Math Mammoth (samples) MUS (alpha) Horizons (K) Rightstart (games and abacus) Addition Made Easy, Abeka (Arithmetic 1) I kept the MUS blocks and decimal street (accidentally, but it does work) but got rid of everything else. I kept Addition Made Easy in case I need it for DS later. Abeka is so thorough and teaches from so many angles, I really don't see ever needing anything else. The only thing is that I did have a wish of a math curriculum that has to do with discovery, like Miquon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I feel like this is a set-up :D Miquon (the whole course and all 3 teachers books) Singapore EB Standards Edition (textbooks, activity books and "readers") Tokyo Shoseki's Mathematics for Elementary School Level 1 Kyoiku Dojinsha’s Mathematics Workbooks 1A & 1B Mathematics Enrichment Programme aka "MEP" (all primary age materials) Comprehensive School Mathematics Program aka "CSMP" (full program) Right Start (Al Abacus Book, Games Book, cards and manipulatives) Singapore Primary Math SE 1A & 1B (workbooks/textbooks and HIGS) Complex Word Problems (Full set 1-6) Plus a variety of manipulatives. Bill (who feels he's shown restraint :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I feel like this is a set-up :D Miquon (the whole course and all 3 teachers books) Singapore EB Standards Edition (textbooks, activity books and "readers") Tokyo Shoseki's Mathematics for Elementary School Level 1 Kyoiku Dojinsha’s Mathematics Workbooks 1A & 1B Mathematics Enrichment Programme aka "MEP" (all primary age materials) Comprehensive School Mathematics Program aka "CSMP" (full program) Right Start (Al Abacus Book, Games Book, cards and manipulatives) Singapore Primary Math SE 1A & 1B (workbooks/textbooks and HIGS) Complex Word Problems (Full set 1-6) Plus a variety of manipulatives. Bill (who feels he's shown restraint :tongue_smilie:) Just part of my evil plan.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have two kids (11 and 8). Located on the bookshelves I have the following maths: R&S 3, 4, 5 Singapore Earlybird, 1a/b, 2a/b, 3a/b LoF fractions and decimals In the past I also used ABeka k-1st Rightstart Horizons 2 On the way to my house is Chalkdust Basic Math 6. Oy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Just Algebra I, I have Foersters, Dolciani, MUS, Life of Fred, and NEM! I have lots of Singapore, LOF, Key To, one level of Calvert, and one level of Teaching Textbooks. My 7 yo is using a Ray's Arithmetic book that I downloaded from the computer. We just pull it up on the computer and do it together, so I don't have a hard copy of it. Math was my favorite subject in school, and I still love math books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have all of the Singapore Primary US series. Rod and Staff 1-3 Right Start Transitions and Level A (I think) TT Alg. 1, Alg. 2 and Pre-Calc Chalkdust Geometry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well I really only have Singapore and LOF that we are currently using. For future use I am a mess. We lead parallel lives, my dear. Can we start a club? Post-Singapore Trauma or PST for short!!! We have LoF Beginning Algebra -it's only going so-so. Algebra II, Chalkdust. I'm probably going the Teaching Textbooks route, cuz I just need this decision OVER WITH! Sigh. Someone, draw me a map, please?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I used Singapore and Miquon together. I also used Calvert and Horizons together (not ever going to recommend that combo LOL). Now, we use CLE math and absolutely LOVE it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Currently in use: Ds, 5, is nearing completion of BJU 1 and A Beka 1. We double up in the early years. Dd, 8, and dd, 11, are both in Saxon 65. Ds,13, is nearing completion of Saxon Algebra 1/2. Dd, 14, is struggling with Saxon Algebra 1. I don't think that the problem is with Saxon...she just resists math:glare: Ds, 20, is working through Saxon Advanced Mathematics at a leisurely pace. We also use Key to Fractions, Decimals, and Percents in the 4th grade. We have Family Math on the shelf, but it hasn't seen much use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 What I have bought: Right start Math U See Singapore Life of Fred Bob Jones Auffmann -Prealgebra Larson-Algebra/Geometry Lials Basic College Math Teaching Textbooks Dropped in the first weeks/month: Rightstart Teaching Textbook's Lials Basic College Math Singapore is pretty much the basal curriculum, I add MUS and BJU for two kids and the third is using Auffmans Prealgebra with LOF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Right now I just have: MUS manipulatives RS B (comes with a drawer full of manipulatives!) Singapore 1A, 1B, and 2A--workbooks, textbooks, HIG, and IP some Singapore manipulatives After Saturday (convention), I'll probably also have Miquon Singapore full set of CWP and who knows what all else! In a few weeks, I'm getting a copy of "A La Decouverte de la Mathematique et Les Reglettes Cuisenaire" Unfortunately, it's in French and I only know 20 words of French. I do know a lot of Spanish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 We've always had a "spine" math and supplements here. We never used more than 1 math program in a day, though. In the younger grades (1st-4th) We would do the spine until we "hit the wall" -- run into a concept we don't get -- and then we do a supplement for a week (or a month), and then go back to the spine math. Sometimes we would do the spine Mon-Thurs, and supplements on a Fri. as reinforcement of whatever the concept was in the spine math. In the older grades (5th-8th) We would complete the spine program, and since we always finished it well before the end of the year, we would then skim a supplement program for the rest of the school year. For upper level math (Algebra and above) We just get through the spine math in one year. No time for supplements (alas!). Math program combos we've used: - Miquon (spine) and various short math manipulative booklets - Singapore (spine) and Miquon (supplement) - Saxon 3 (spine) and Miquon (supplement) - Singapore (spine) and Saxon (supplement) - Math-U-See (spine) and Singapore (supplement) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 We are using MUS with a pile of suppl books (like primary and intermediate geobards, 1-100 activities etc). Friday I am picking up Horizons to use alongside MUS. So then we will be doing 2 programs with each child and less of the extra books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeb Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Horizons Math for K and 1 BUT supplemented with a Problem solving book and Addition Adventures. For next year we are continuing with Horizons but supplementing with Singapore Word Problems. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 and I am seriously considering starting a collection of antique math books. To late for us - I have 1887 Essentials of Trigonometry by Wells, 1928 Strayer-Upton Lower, Middle, and Higher Grades Arithmetics, 1931 Mathematics for the 8th Grade California State Series, and 1962 Fundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics And Singapore and ALL it's parts and extras Saxon (phasing out) TT (one year for specific purpose) Hands-on Standards from Learning Resources Foerster Jacobs Thinkwell Right Start games and have used Miquon in the past. And then there are the 1/2 dozen math referance books and the manipulatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 What we are using/planned for next year: Right Start Miquon Kyouiku Dojinisha's Mathematics Workbooks Mathematics Enrichment Programme I don't plan to use it all at the same time, but I like to try a variety of things to keep it fun. :001_smile: What we have that didn't work: Rod & Staff Math Mammoth Spectrum Math K I have ordered Singapore's CWP for grades 1-3, but they're on backorder. I didn't count them since I don't have them....yet. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ok, now I don't feel so funny about having Larson & Dolciani Pre-Algebra, Foester & Dolciani Algebra 1, and Jacob's Geometry setting on my shelf. They're for the future, of course. :tongue_smilie: Oh, we also have RightStart. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Math perfection = Singapore + Miquon + Rightstart :D I think I have had at one point/tried/or still have hiding in my secret math stash....Saxon, Horizons, MEP, several Dollar Store books for adding/subtracting with Spiderman and Disney Princesses, telling time and counting money........and a few more that aren't coming to mind at the moment...:001_huh:......Oh, was I suppose to count what's on my hard drive? Let's see- I've got a few Math Mammoth books (they were super cheap at currclick LOL - and several freebies....:blushing: I have landed on Singapore as my main maths. LOVE IT! ds6 is zipping through 1A right now and dd4 does Earlybird. Miquon was my first maths curric. I actually think the reason I love Singapore so much is b/c it meshes so well with Miquon. ds6 has those c.rods in his brain and I pretty much explain everything in those terms. Rightstart math games (and the Alabacus guide) have been a welcome addition to our math cabinet. The games are our drill. The Alabacus manual gives me more tools for explaining and teaching. ETA: I have a shamefully full cabinet of math manipulatives.......I'm an addict, for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Right Start, Levels A-C Singapore Primary Maths (US Ed.) with IP and CWP, EB Math Life of Fred, entire series Primary Grade Challenge Math, Challenge Math, Becoming a Problem Solving Genius, Real World Algebra Mathematics 6 Pearson/Allen Algebra 1 and 2 Moise's Geometry and Elementary Geometry From an Advanced Standpoint Gelfand's Algebra numerous logic and puzzle books Need to acquire: rest of Gelfand texts, some logic texts Under consideration: Art of Problem Solving, Chalkdust, Thinkwell, eIMACS, EPGY DD the Elder started out in Right Start, but it wasn't a good fit. She worked through Primary Maths through 4A, but was bored. She's almost finished LoF: Decimals and Percents, and after this I'm hoping to use Zaccaro's Challenge Math and Becoming a Problem Solving Genius along with bits of Mathematics 6 to buy some time before moving on to Algebra. DD the Younger is working through EB math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Wow, so glad to see most people have more than i do. We have - Math on the Level Professor B book 1 MEP CSMP Right start games DD can't get enough of MEP, I'd like to add Right Start in its entirety once DS gets going bc i think it will work better for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Math U See & Life of Fred. They work very well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Saxon (K) Abeka (K, 1) Singapore (Earlybird) Miquon (Orange, Red) A plethora of manipulatives. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have: MCP Math Level K (done) and A (started working through it) Miquon Orange Book (started) Calculadder Math drills In my mind I have Professor B and Singapore as stand-bys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Saxon and Singapore. That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hmmm.... I bought Miquon way back and sold it, but still have the Cuisenaire rods. Singapore math has been our core from Earlybird, now starting 6 Have supplemented with: MathUSee skip count CD and tape Math Detective Math Mosaics (Addition Adventure, Subtraction Secrets, Fraction Finders, etc.) Math Path Code Breakers Cranium Crackers Quick Think Math Right Start Abacus book and since 4b also: Challenge Math LOF Fractions/Dec & Percents I've recently bought: CWP 3-6 for younger dd CWP 6 for older dds Maniuplatives (this is where it gets embarassing) Pattern blocks Tangrams Cuisenaire rods MathUSee blocks MathUSee fraction overlays Fraction circles and overlays Fraction tile tray 3 Right Start Abacuses (abaci??) Everyday Math card deck Quick Pix Math and Multiplication Triangle Flashcards Math War Weigh to Learn View-thru Geometric Solids Various mathy rulers, protractors, compasses, etc. For after 6b I have on the shelf: Discovering Mathematics 1a/b Foerster's Algebra I and teacher's guide I'm planning on LOF Algebra and up for one of my dds, but I haven't purchased it yet. What restraint! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ray2006 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I am a math curriculum junkie. Here is what we are currently using, of course not all at the same time: ds, 2nd grade: CLE Math BJU Math 2 Singapore 1B (finishing up, ready for 2A (standard edtn) this summer Now, after the convention in Arlington last weekend I'm probably going to change things up for 3rd grade. Here is what I'm drooling over: Teaching Textbooks 4 :lol: -This looks great!! BJU Math 3-not sure yet, we are doing CLE Math on a trial basis for now Singapore Standards 2B/3A ds, Pre-K: BJU Math K Liberty Math K (Christian Liberty Press) Once he finishes those, I'm switching to Abeka Math 1 and Singapore Standards Edtn 1A/1B dd, 3yo Kumon workbooks Critical Thinking Press' Mathematical Reasoning-Beginner level 1 (for 3yo) In the past I've also used Saxon and Horizons. I quickly dropped those. On my future math list for my oldest: poor thing, he's my guinea pig:tongue_smilie: Chalkdust Math- I saw this at the convention-can't wait for this Life of Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Formerly used Saxon Math supplemented w/Singapore Earlybird, but recently switched our math spine and sold all Saxon materials. Spine: RightStart Supplement: Singapore Extras: Miquon, CalcuLadders 1-3, Ray's New Primary Arithmetic, and a variety of manipulatives. :001_smile: Edited May 14, 2009 by CMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 We've given Saxon, Horizons, Rightstart, Singapore, Teaching Textbooks, and CLE a try. What we're keeping is CLE for my dd (she'll be finishing first and starting 2nd next year) and Teaching Textbooks for my older son. I also have LoF Fractions and Decimals/Percents that we'll do along with TT for him next year. I have since sold all the others. I'm on a big "clean out" frenzy. If it hasn't been used in the past year I'm selling it or giving it to the local HS book store. I'm not really keeping much because my youngest is only going to be starting Pre-K and I don't have any clue what type of learner he'll be. I will keep TT as my son finishes it with hopes that it will work for my dd in a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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