jer2911mom Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Which math teacher guide/manual has provided you with the most thorough explanations and left you not searching for something more complete? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Which math teacher guide/manual has provided you with the most thorough explanations and left you not searching for something more complete? Thanks Tapestry of Grace Classical Writing Analytical Grammar Right Start Math All About Spelling ABC's and all Their Tricks Though none of them are perfect and all have their quirks. Some people especially find TOG and CW hard to figure out, but I found them laid out in the same way I think. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer2911mom Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Anyone else? I am specifically interested in input on math teacher manuals. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom3 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Activities for Al abacus as a supplement to any math curriculum and Singapore's HIG's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Rod and Staff Publishers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hericane Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Definitely the friendliest to a terrified beginning homeschool mom/teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotional Soul Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) I really liked McRuffy tms for math and phonics. I wish all tms were that well laid out! Lightly scripted and bolded for easy glances, one lesson per page, and a small version of the workbook page with answers filled in. Hands on activities are reinforced with one workbook page per lesson/day, and many fun games are included. It helped me become a better teacher. It is very spiral, though, so it's not for mastery style learners. Edited October 19, 2010 by Devotional Soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Saxon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Saxon. The primary grades are scripted, and even though there isn't a teacher's manual for 5/4 & up, the texts are easy to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Right Start Math There isn't a separate TM for Math Mammoth but that program is awesome for helping walk the child through the concepts step-by-step-by-step. I sometimes feel like a dummy because I have trouble figuring out how to use the information in the Singapore HIG's and the MEP lesson plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The only one I have any experience in is the Singapore Math Home Instructors guide. I am not a math person, I majored in English Lit. So far math is one of our best subjects, I am surprised that he is learning Math from me. We jumped in at grade 3, We did great for the first 2 units and then we got to number bonds. My husband (who is good at Math) got it, just from the instructor guide. I was still a little hazy, so I bought the 1A instructor guide, now I understand it. It is not scripted, it starts each chapter telling you the parent about the concept. If it is building upon something already done, it tells you when and gives you a review. If it is new, it explains why, how and all that. Then for the sub parts it gives you ideas of how to teach the concept with the manipulatives, games and the answers. I hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would have to say McRuffy and Saxon are my favorite TMs. The saxon TMs for grades K-3 are very scripted, which can be difficult if you're not good at editing on the fly or if you don't have time to read it over before teaching to edit it down if needed. McRuffy is less scripted than Saxon but doesn't leave you hanging if you're not sure how to say it in a way the child could understand. I agree that although Saxon doesn't have TMs for 5/4 and up (at least not in the latest editions, I think early editions did have TMs) they are well written and I can either teach from it or have my son read it and understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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