What's your fav $50 or less math curriculum?

[mystika1]

Hi,

I am looking at all low cost options for math and decided a poll would help. I have pretty much decided on Math Mammoth thanks to all of the replies to my other posts but...

I have noticed alot of other people have been asking about math curriculum so this may help others who have to follow a budget. My focus is for Primary grade math.

 

I know alot of people use more than one math but please choose the favorite. I was limited to 10 so please feel free to add your choice in the event your using something not listed that is less than $50.00

 

Bottom line question:

If you had to choose 1 math curriculum for your primary aged student with a budget of $50 or less, what would it be?

 

Thanks,

 

Penny

Edited February 3, 2010 by mystika1

[Nicole M]

I think Rod & Staff math is under $50, too. It's repetitive, but gets the job done, if you can approach it playfully.

[Crimson Wife]

Saxon isn't less than $50 unless you purchase it used. It may be a good product for many students, but I wouldn't consider it a "low cost" option.

[Halcyon]

definitely singapore plus (free) mep. for my math-y son, it's proved to be a great mix.

[ProudGrandma]

I am considering Singapore...so I am interested to see what others are going to say.

[ProudGrandma]

definitely singapore plus (free) mep. for my math-y son, it's proved to be a great mix.

 

what is (free) mep???

[mystika1]

Saxon isn't less than $50 unless you purchase it used. It may be a good product for many students, but I wouldn't consider it a "low cost" option.

 

 

Man, I tried so hard to get this poll right. I wish I would have caught that in time to edit it. I should have put Rod and Staff instead.

 

Sorry,:001_huh:

 

Penny

[nukeswife]

I couldn't vote because it's not on the list and it's slightly more than $50 but we love McRuffy! When the color math is on sale (which I've never actually seen the sales go away on their site) it's around $60 without the manipulative kit, but most of those items you can put together yourself if you don't want to buy them.

 

This is by far our favorite math program and I've tried Saxon (my 2nd favorite but doesn't have the color McRuffy does) Horizons, CLE, and Singapore.

The TM is scripted but not overly so, the worksheets don't have too many problems on them, it moves at just the right pace for us, and it includes games.

[mystika1]

what is (free) mep???

 

http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm

 

a free math curriculum. :001_smile:

[suzf242]

Also would have voted Rod and Staff.

 

Take care,

Suzanne

[Spy Car]

Miquon, Singapore and MEP would all get my votes(s).

 

Bill

[Mynyel]

I chose Saxon, the poll didn't specify new soooo :) You can get Saxon used for under $50 and it's my fav!

 

:grouphug::grouphug:

[daybreaking]

Another vote for Rod and Staff here. :001_smile:

[Crimson Wife]

I chose Saxon, the poll didn't specify new soooo :) You can get Saxon used for under $50 and it's my fav!

 

:grouphug::grouphug:

 

Well, if we're going to include used, my vote would go to Right Start with home-made manipulatives. :D

[CalicoKat]

I think Rod & Staff math is under $50, too. It's repetitive, but gets the job done, if you can approach it playfully.

:iagree:

[BearWallowSchool]

Didn't vote...would have voted Rod and Staff. ALWAYS low price!

[Lisa in the UP of MI]

Haven't used it yet but I plan on using Singapore and MEP next year with dd and probably Miquon and MEP with ds.

[mom31257]

We switched at the beginning of January to CLE Math. It is the best thing I have ever done for my son. He is doing well in it. He LOVES the speed drills. We are keeping a record of how much time he can have left over. He hit 50 seconds the other day and was having a celebration.

 

So far every lesson has had counting out loud activities (skip counting, counting backwards, etc.). He gets up and circles the kitchen island or does something crazy while he is doing it. He never did anything like that with our BJU stuff.

 

I only wish there were CLE Sunrise Editions for high school. I would probably be considering it for my dd if they did. Hopefully they will by the time he gets there.

[Hathersage]

For prek/kinder my vote goes to livingmath.net.

 

As we get into 1st grade, I still love livingmath.net, but we've added MEP, Math Mammoth, Miquon. For ease of use, I'd say Math Mammoth hands down. MEP strength seem to be "puzzle math" and miquon adds more discovery.

[prairie rose]

MEP and plenty of living math ;)

[Corraleno]

Math Mammoth. You can get the complete Light Blue series for Grades 1-5 for $80 total. Rigorous, thorough, super easy to use.

 

Jackie

[EKS]

I chose Singapore, but I'm not sure if you can get a whole year including HIG for $50. I'm pretty sure you can without the HIG though.

[fenni]

I would have voted for Rod & Staff.

[texasmama]

Singapore:001_smile:

[SilverMoon]

Rod and Staff.

[littlebug42]

Not on your poll but the most successful program with my children has been Abeka math and it is inexpensive.

[AngieW in Texas]

You don't allow for the option of two choices. My favorite for K-3rd is Miquon. My favorite for 3rd-6th is Singapore.

[Annie Laurie]

I would normally say RightStart but since that doesn't fit your criteria I will say Miquon or Singapore. Two of my kids have loved/love Miquon, and that kind of joy in math is worth a lot.

[LivingHope]

Practical Arithmetics (Strayer Upton)

Books one and two have taken us to Pre algebra for only $14 per book. We like the word problems in these old fashioned texts.

 

Janell

[chris's girl]

I would have voted for rod and staff too! :)

[Sweetbabe]

Singapore Math.

[MissKNG]

Horizons, Singapore and A beka!!

[LittleIzumi]

I get my MUS and my Singapore for under $50 for the year--I buy used.

[Tree House Academy]

We use CLE and R&S. Older son fits well with CLE. Younger son got a little lost in subtraction with CLE and we remediate with R&S lessons.

[WishboneDawn]

Math Mammoth. In my heart of hearts I love Singapore but MM is so much simpler to use, is truly well under $50 and comes with tons of support and additional resources through Maria's websites. Plus, the kids like it a lot more then Singapore.

[HRAAB]

For 1st - 3rd gr. Miquon.

[Spy Car]

I'm realizing that between the Textbooks, Workbooks, IPs, HIGs, and the CWP I'm well over $50 for half-a-level of Singapore.

 

Don't make me do the math :D

 

Bill

[Mom0012]

I voted CLE because that's what my daughter uses and it seems to be working very well for her. Rod & Staff would also get my vote. That's what I use for my son and it's been great for him.

 

Lisa

[mommyagain]

Although slightly over the $50.00 limit ;)

[JenninMN]

I am using McGraw Hill math with my ds. The videos, games, and online quizzes are free. Various supplemental workbooks are available on Amazon for around $7. Here's a link, just in case.

http://www.mhschool.com/math/2009/ca/index.html

 

Jennifer

[hsmom]

Horizons. We love it here.