Katiebug_1976 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Do I need the TM & DVD for the Beta level? I had a friend tell me that she didn't use the TM or DVD and did just fine. So, what are your opinios/thoughts on this? I don't want to buy something I could easily do without. But at the same time, if it is needed I don't want to find that out after I put my order in KWIM? Thanks so much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I think it depends on whether you've used other MUS levels. When I was using MUS, I began with one of my kidlets in Beta. When the younger kids came up through it, I never looked at the Primer or Alpha DVD's because I already knew the methodology. If you are just starting with Beta, I wouldn't skip the DVD's and TM. If you've taught Alpha, maybe, though Beta has additional items than Alpha so I'm not sure I would skip it even then. My kids always watched the DVD with me before doing the lesson. They enjoyed Mr. Demme at that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDRAD Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 My girls love watching the DVD with me. I struggle to explain math concepts, however easy, at times. The dvd has come in handy, we re-watch the lesson when she gets stuck. I also use the TM with almost every lesson. If my dd is just not understanding something I pull that out for ideas or we watch the dvd again. I would recommend both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cheryl in SoCal Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 You need both. Without the DVD it's "Math U Almost Saw" instead of "Math U See" ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moniksca Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 When I used beta, my ds and I watched the video together, I never pulled out my TM. Mr. Demme has a great way of explaining new math concepts that I never would have thought of, I loved the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I am going to find out if they don't send me my Backordered TM soon. It had been weeks since they sent the DVD and workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Katiebug_1976 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 You need both. Without the DVD it's "Math U Almost Saw" instead of "Math U See" ;) :lol::lol::lol: That is hilarious!!! Ok, I get the picture. I will get the TM & dvd's. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 I am going to find out if they don't send me my Backordered TM soon. It had been weeks since they sent the DVD and workbook. Oh, now your scaring me. We are planning to start school August 2nd & I haven't even ordered my books yet....it sounds like maybe math will have to be started late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I never found the TM to be very helpful, but we always used the DVDs. It is important to teach regrouping the MUS way to get the most out of the program and I don't think I would have known how to do this without the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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