Mom0012 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I am using R&S math 4 with my son and I am happy with it, but I would like to supplement with something on Fridays that is more conceptual and really gets him thinking about applying math. In the past, I used a combination of RS math and R&S and RS really got him thinking. He'd be asking me about different math problems in daily life when we were using RS. I got to a point where I didn't feel I could continue to do 2 full math programs with him, so we've been using R&S math by itself. But, I really miss that he is no longer trying to figure things out or asking me questions. I am already supplementing with Hands-On Equations (which takes about 5 minutes a day), but what could I add on Fridays to really get him thinking? Thanks! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 We are using MUS and Singapore. But the Singapore we are just going at the pace of however long it takes us. Could you do something similarly with the RS? Just do "the next thing" on Fridays rather than trying to do it at the pace you'd need to to complete it in a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 We used a book from Barnes and Noble that was for gifted second graders--I don't remember the name, but it contained problems in logic, math application, and other topics (so, not just math). Maybe something inexpensive like that would be fun to go thru. Also, you could try cooking experiences, going over sale flyers (grocery store math), measurement activities (how much carpet to buy to carpet your stairs? etc.), etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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