jananc Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I am totally befuddled about what to try with my almost-12yod. Unlike her older brother, who stayed with Singapore math all the way until Lial's, where he is now happily doing Alg 1, this dd has been all over the map in terms of math programs. Nothing we have tried has seemed to work (read -- everything has induced tears from 1st grade on up). We have literally used a different program every year. Singapore 1, R&S 2, Abeka 3, Horizons 4, Saxon 5, and TT 6. Aack! That is terrible, I know. I hate to even see it in print :001_huh: This year, we used TT6. No tears now, but she actually has asked for something more challenging (!) She felt very unprepared for the Iowa test this spring because of lack of review, and her math score did indeed go down. She has said she feels she needs a more spiral approach (my words, not hers) to help her remember the concepts. I see Algebra looming on the horizon, and I would like to cover a standard 7th grade math, a pre-algebra in 8th, and then algebra in 9th. I'm wondering what I should use for 7th and up. Would she be able to jump in with R&S? How about CLE? But then what after that? I would love to get some type of plan mapped out with some consistency for her. Any ideas for a solid math program or plan for my math-challenged dd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I think part of the problem is that TT 6 is really 5th grade math, and TT7 is 6th grade - my dd, 5th grade, is in TT6 this year since folks here pointed out it runs about a year behind other programs. So I just jumped a grade ahead in it. Your dd should have been in TT7 this year :-( since TT6 was too easy. yes, I know - hindsight is cheap. Could she skip TT7 and do the next program - the prealgebra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jananc Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 hmmm, that's a thought. Do they have a placement test on the website? Thanks for your reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I am totally befuddled about what to try with my almost-12yod. Unlike her older brother, who stayed with Singapore math all the way until Lial's, where he is now happily doing Alg 1, this dd has been all over the map in terms of math programs. Nothing we have tried has seemed to work (read -- everything has induced tears from 1st grade on up). We have literally used a different program every year. Singapore 1, R&S 2, Abeka 3, Horizons 4, Saxon 5, and TT 6. Aack! That is terrible, I know. I hate to even see it in print :001_huh: This year, we used TT6. No tears now, but she actually has asked for something more challenging (!) She felt very unprepared for the Iowa test this spring because of lack of review, and her math score did indeed go down. She has said she feels she needs a more spiral approach (my words, not hers) to help her remember the concepts. I see Algebra looming on the horizon, and I would like to cover a standard 7th grade math, a pre-algebra in 8th, and then algebra in 9th. I'm wondering what I should use for 7th and up. Would she be able to jump in with R&S? How about CLE? But then what after that? I would love to get some type of plan mapped out with some consistency for her. Any ideas for a solid math program or plan for my math-challenged dd? One thing that might help with her testing (and in general) is a book that was recommended here by Carmen & Co, I think. We're using it now and are very pleased with the results so far. (Thanks, Carmen!) It's called Mastering Essential Math Skills: 20 minutes a day to success, Book Two Middle Grades/High School. It might be a good addition to whatever you choose to use to help her feel more confident about testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jananc Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thank you, Andie! I will definitely check that out. I've been looking for something along those lines, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 in the grades before math 7. Before I switched my younder ds to CLE math 5 from R&S math 4 I bought CLE math 5,6 & 7 to make sure it lead him to where we wanted to go. Here's the S&S for CLE math 6; it's out of order, it should go from lightunit 601 to 610 : SUNRISE MATHEMATICS 600 601 LightUnit 601 tests these skills and concepts: Algebra Data and Percents Decimal Computation Decimal Concepts Division Fractions Geometry Numbers Ratio and Proportion Rounding and Estimating 606 Section 1 Formula for the area of a circle Upside-down short division Finding discounts and sale prices Exponents Reading and writing numbers with exponents Pictographs Section 2 Simplifying by combining like terms Prime factor division Divide by using the division bar Canceling zeros in fractions Larger dividends with three-digit divisors Section 3 Dividing to solve equations Formula for perimeter of rectangles and parallelograms Identifying right triangles Combining integers on a number line: positive + positive and negative + negative Rules for combining integers: positive and negative + negative Percents over 100% Tithes and offerings 602 Section 1 Rounding mixed numbers Checking division using digit sums Annexing decimal places to complete division Measuring angles and finding the sum Capacity measures Organizing information with tally charts Section 2 Converting fractions and mixed numbers to decimals Remainders in story problems Using proportions to convert U.S. measures Using a tally chart to make pictographs Section 3 Variables on the right side of equations Using Calculators Repeating decimals Classifying triangles by length of sides Understanding trapezoids 607 Section 1 Dividing a decimal by a decimal Converting square units Finding sales tax in one step Using decimal equivalents to compare fractions Drawing bar graphs Section 2 Combining integers on a number line: positive + negative and negative + positive Rules for combining integers: positive + negative and negative + positive Solving two-step equations with division Savings accounts: deposits and withdrawals Formula for the volume of a rectangle prism Section 3 Parts of a solid Solving percents using proportions Measuring the angles of a triangle The sum of the angles of a triangle Converting cubic units Rates 603 Section 1 Simplifying expressions by substituting numbers for variables Multiplying mixed numbers, whole numbers, and fractions with more than two factors Classifying angles by degrees Reading tables Section 2 Converting decimals to fractions mixed numbers Commutative properties of addition and multiplication Rounding decimal quotients Line symmetry Associative properties of addition and multiplication Section 3 Canceling twice to multiply fractions Drawing pictures to solve problems Formula for circumference of a circle with fractions Division with multiples of 10, 100, or 1,000 Using the calculator decimal key Multiplication symbols 608 Section 1 Time zones Appointments and schedules Standard time and daylight savings time Drawing line graphs Section 2 Using dates to find the age of an object Finding the missing dimension in area problems Simple interest on savings accounts Using multiples to expand decimals Section 3 Scale drawings Compass directions Relationships of capacity, volume, and weight in the metric system Using a compass to draw circles Problem solving with lists and tables 604 Section 1 Dividing by multiples of 100 with remainders Naming many years Writing ratios as percents The other part of a percent Changing percents to fractions Choosing suitable graphs Section 2 Converting common metric units of weight Estimating to divide by a three digit- divisor Percent of a number Polygon review Section 3 Dividing to change fractions to percents Revising an estimate that is too large with three-digit divisors Converting common metric units of length Simplifying expressions with multiplication symbols Distributive property 609 Section 1 Adding mixed measures Double bar graphs Why we don’t divide by zero Graphing data Section 2 Missing dimensions for perimeter of a rectangle Converting mixed measures Formula for area of parallelograms Sensible metric measures Section 3 Counting weeks Map scales Subtracting mixed measures Decimals for thirds and sixths Addition and subtraction terms 605 Section 1 Revising an estimate that is too small with three-digit divisors Factors of prime and composite numbers The Sieve of Eratosthenes Prime factor trees Circle graphs Section 2 Square numbers Triangular numbers Computing sales tax Changing fractions to decimals on a calculator Angles of a quadrilateral Converting common metric units of capacity Coordinates on a grid Section 3 Rounding tax to the nearest cent Decimal quotients and story problem solutions Circle terms Finding a fraction of a number on a calculator Short division Distance formula 610 Section 1 Multiplication and division terms Unit pricing Multiplying mixed measures Bar graph of planet years Section 2 Working with recipes Buying from a menu Writing equations from words Infinite and finite sets of numbers Section 3 Using dates to determine someone’s age Finding patterns in numbers Budgeting Converting to a mixed measure Terms for periods of years Join the CLE yahoo group to see the NEW S&S for CLE Sunrise Math 7 (it's separate from the rest of the S&S list) and look at the samples in the "photos" section of the group. CLE Sunrise math 8 will be released this summer. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jananc Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for this, Michelle. I'm awaiting a catalog from CLE now. I'm also hoping they'll be at my conference in NC so I can look it over. Do you know their plans for Sunrise after level 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Whatever that means I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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