Jay3fer Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I love Cuisenaire Rods and they work well for my dd (almost 6; Grade K/1ish), so we started on Miquon at the beginning of the year, but I found myself desperately craving a program with more structure and less prep. We're now on a workbook that we both enjoy (JUMP Math, a local Canadian curriculum that is FABULOUS!), but I am finding myself wanting to jump in and supplement with the rods because they are SO concrete and logical. How better to illustrate the distributive property - of COURSE 3 plus 2 equals 2 plus 3. And I'd love to keep using them for multiplication, fractions, etc. but don't want to go back to Miquon. Any suggestions for a curriculum supplement that uses rods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have heard of Mathematics Made Meaningful, which uses C-rods, but I have no idea if it is more structured than Miquon. C-rods can be used with any Math curriculum or worksheet. I know CIMT-MEP uses number strips and some users use C-rods instead. We have used C-rods with Singapore Math and Math Mammoth. Since you like JUMP Math, I would suggest you keep doing it with C-rods for the concrete aspect. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 The only 'program' I know of is Math Made Meaningful. It was discussed somewhat on this thread: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243744&highlight=miquon I don't have experience with it yet, but am ordering it soon. My verdict is still out with Miquon. I can't find anything else that I like better though! So, we are sticking it out while making some changes to suit our needs. Hope you find what you're looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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