Evergreen Academy Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I've been using CLE 1 with ds6, but it moves too quickly for him and I am wondering if R&S might be good for him. I'd like to try the 2nd half of the first grade math, just to make sure he has his bases covered before moving into the 2nd grade book. However, I hate to spend the extra $15 on the teacher's guide if it isn't needed. Has anyone used this program, who can advise me on whether I should just buy it or can do without? I'm also wondering whether anyone has found R&S math helpful for a visual learner who takes a while to grasp new concepts; he was a preemie who has some aspie-like traits and auditory processing issues, but too subtle for dx at this point. Thank you; Aimee mom to 6 great kids ages 6-19, schooling grades 1, 3, 3 and 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Yes, I would get it. Most of the teaching is in the TG. The workbooks are just reinforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I am using level 4 and I love the TE because it has so much mental math in it. There are also great lesson plans in the book. You get a lot for $15, and you can resell it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 i too say i liked the tm, and i bought the blacklines and made the copies the way it says to and was so glad. my dd needed the practice they provide when done the # of times each that the tm calls for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen Academy Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thank you, I will likely go for the TM then. Walkermama, I see you have a little one from Korea; my three youngest were adopted from Korea as well. What gifts they are! Thanks and blessings, Aimee mom to 6 great kids ages 7 (today!) - 19, schooling grades 1, 3, 3 and 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hi Aimee, I didn't address your question about visual learners, etc. My dd has lots of math woes and did great with R&S till she hit multiplication. Then she got stumped again and couldn't get the concept. I am unsure what to try with her. My one suggestion was that I just searched for "math" in the special needs forum, sorting the search by # of replies. The recommendations there helped a bit. We've tried MUS but mine couldn't grasp the concept of the 1 long block equaling 10 little blocks. I may try to slowly work with Rightstart bc/ it is so hands on and visual. We'll see! That's wonderful to here you have 3 from Korea. I wish I could get a girl! I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with my 4 on many days though, since one has special needs and the 4th is a bit challenging. So I am not sure #5 will happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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