Sophie Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 if I absolutely DON'T like their math? It's so repetitive, I can't stand it! But even so, I keep looking at their English and Spelling samples. It's hard to tell by just some samples how repetitive it really is. We love CLE math, will that make me love their LA? :lol: Oh I'm torn :D Help me please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I like the spelling a lot because the exercises are not just games or time-fillers like other workbook programs, but are actually worthwhile exercises that teach you about the English language. I do like using it a year ahead, so we start with the 2nd grade book (the first one) in first grade. I don't think the spelling is repetitive--new words every week, except for a review lesson every 6 weeks. Grammar topics repeat on a yearly basis. I don't think there is repetition within a given year. You will study nouns, then verbs, etc., etc. You don't keep repeating early topics over and over. There are review questions I guess--we tend to skip them. You do study mostly the same topics year after year, but the material goes deeper each year. I have not seen the math books so I can't compare, but I don't think of the grammar books as being repetitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyb Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I don't care for their math or spelling but I LOVE their 2nd grade English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thank you, It's good to read it's not the same as their math. On the other hand, it would have been nice to read it was, as that would have made my decision a bit easier :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeriJ Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We have really enjoyed R&S English and spelling 2 this year! We use Abeka math, so I can't answer that part, but the grammar and spelling have been hit with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We hate their math but love their spelling and English. Call them and ask for curriculum samples for the grades you're looking at. They'll ship them to you free of charge. It's really helpful to look at the samples and see the entire Table of Contents and several lessons before buying. Blessings! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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