Blessedfamily Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ..if any. Did any of them have good, clear explanations of the geometric concepts they cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The Sir Cumference books are more about exposure to the topic. They are fun to read and do teach some very basic geometry topics, but they certainly aren't "meaty". We've enjoyed reading them and lots of other living math books. They just make the learning and exposure to math a lot more fun. hth Shalynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The Sir Cumference books are more about exposure to the topic. They are fun to read and do teach some very basic geometry topics, but they certainly aren't "meaty".We've enjoyed reading them and lots of other living math books. They just make the learning and exposure to math a lot more fun. hth Shalynn :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moni Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 .....useful....? For my goals, they were all "useful." I don't remember, but aren't there at least a few? We had the children read them. :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I love them...I have my older children read them to my little one. Somewhere in/on the book, there's a list of books and what they cover. I think they would be worth buying. Our library had some, and also check out Greg Tang's books. GREAT:-) Cindy Neuschwander has other books besides, Sir..., too. Also, http://www.livingmath.net/ is great. But, you've probably already seen this:-) Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 All of them! They have grabbed the attention of my dc and helped them remember math terms especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 DD is finishing a geometry unit, not to mention we're smack dab in the middles ages in history (at King Arthur). I was looking to use them to keep the terms/meaning fresh in her head after she moves on (though she will review in math.) From looking at the covers and 1 or 2 pgs on Amazon, they look like her "type" of book. My library is just so barren...I wish they had these things, so I could look and get a feel for whether I want to buy or just borrow them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 I love them...I have my older children read them to my little one. Somewhere in/on the book, there's a list of books and what they cover. I think they would be worth buying. Our library had some, and also check out Greg Tang's books. GREAT:-) Cindy Neuschwander has other books besides, Sir..., too.Also, http://www.livingmath.net/ is great. But, you've probably already seen this:-) Carrie Oh. This site looks just up my street. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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