Sweetbabe Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi I personally went thru Singapore Primary Math as a child in Singapore. Positive note, I did great in my SATs. Interesting fact: these are the same edition (the non US version) I took during my primary school days in the 80s. We're back in Spore as Dh got a job there. My kids are doing a newer edition year 2000 (1 textbook and 1or2 workbooks). There are several titles/versions. Is pretty cheap less than $30 Singapore dollars a book- big plus more me. There's tons of Assessment books (for extra practice) available either topical or based on local exams (etc mid yr, end of yr). I'm planning to get another math program to do after school which is not similar to Singapore. I dont want himto get bored with the same type of learning. I'm thinking of Right start? Any other recomendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I'm switching from RS to Singapore after my DD finishes RS C (probably Monday or Tuesday). They are pretty similar in their approach, so I think it would be overkill to do both. I would recommend getting the RS game set but not the actual curriculum. For supplementing Singapore, I'm personally going with MEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 We also supplement Singapore with MEP (and Miquon); works very well for us. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Quite a number of people on this board combine Singapore with Horizons with good success. Horizons covers what Singapore lacks in breadth but Singapore has far more depth than Horizons. They complement each other nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 We're using math mammoth to supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meldamo Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 We used Miquon as a supplement until my son finished them all, and then we used the Key to... books to supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Miquon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I would use either MEP or Miquon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara R Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi I personally went thru Singapore Primary Math as a child in Singapore. Positive note, I did great in my SATs. Interesting fact: these are the same edition (the non US version) I took during my primary school days in the 80s. Wow, that is so cool! So tell us about your experience. Did math instruction consist solely of the Primary Math workbooks, or was there drill added in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hmmm. . .this is giving me food for thought. We're doing RS A for dd's kindergarten this year, but dh (whom I saddle with the responsibility of figuring out which math and science curriculum to use) wants to add in Singapore next year WITH RS. It sounds like this might not be the best idea, huh? Maybe this needs its own thread. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hmmm. . .this is giving me food for thought. We're doing RS A for dd's kindergarten this year, but dh (whom I saddle with the responsibility of figuring out which math and science curriculum to use) wants to add in Singapore next year WITH RS. It sounds like this might not be the best idea, huh? Maybe this needs its own thread. . . I just wanted to share that we're doing RightStart Level B supplemented with Singapore Primary Math 1A/1B this year and we've found them to work grrreat together! HTH! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 We're doing RS A for dd's kindergarten this year, but dh (whom I saddle with the responsibility of figuring out which math and science curriculum to use) wants to add in Singapore next year WITH RS. It sounds like this might not be the best idea, huh? I personally think it would be overkill to do both RS and the full Singapore program. You could certainly use some of the supplemental Singapore books like CWP (they're supposed to be coming out with a new series sometime this year). If you want to do a full program, I would use one that takes a different approach to math like MEP or Miquon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I also like MEP and Miquon. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Miquon and then Key to Books is also my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimerinkydo Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 What level? At about grades 4 or 5 we started doing the Key to books. Sometimes it is helpful for them to see math explained in a different way. I would also consider using various math board games. Games reinforce schoolwork without feeling like more "work". Presto-chango, monopoly, fraction pizza, muggins, frapper deck... pull a board game out after the dinner table is cleare in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umm2Hafsah Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I would suggest Miquon Math as well. It has a hands on approach. A dear companion of mine purchased it and her children are enjoying it. I just started my ds on Singapore and I will be purchasing Miquon as a suppliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 We're going to start supplementing Singapre with Right Start games. My son is only 7 and I don't want him to feel overwhelmed with worksheets right now, so I think this should help with getting the facts down without too many drill sheets. Iif I feel he needs more help in one particular area, I think I will try MEP, as it's free. Otherwise I will switch to Horizon as a supplement, which my youngest loves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I would suggest Miquon Math as well. It has a hands on approach. A dear companion of mine purchased it and her children are enjoying it. I just started my ds on Singapore and I will be purchasing Miquon as a suppliment. Do get the three teachers books (Notes to Teachers, First Grade Diary, and Lab Annotations) as all 3 are very worthwhile. Best wishes! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2two Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I just started combining SM and RS, love them together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 We supplement with Miquon for K-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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