scrapbabe Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 FWIW on the series...I use the Light blue for main curriculum...then in problem areas (like the time and making change for my ds) I've gone back and gotten the blue books for more review. It's the same concepts, but different problems. You can also use the worksheet generator that you get in the download. Does the worksheet generator come with the Blue series or just Light Blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 We're likely in. I just want to do a few more free sheets with DD to make sure but I think it's the program for us. (and bump ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I have another question--Is the "Everything package" just the "all inclusive" package PLUS "Make it real?" if so, then getting "all inclusive" and "make it real" SEPARATELY is cheaper than the "everything" package. Am I seeing this right? if they are 40% off then: Make it Real $24 + All Incl $112 = $136 Everything = $141?? That's what I'm seeing, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have another question--Is the "Everything package" just the "all inclusive" package PLUS "Make it real?" if so, then getting "all inclusive" and "make it real" SEPARATELY is cheaper than the "everything" package. Am I seeing this right? if they are 40% off then: Make it Real $24 + All Incl $112 = $136 Everything = $141?? You can also get the all inclusive CD's for $115 and the books if you don't want downloads...It still only comes out to $139...I would do that because I would rather have CD's than downloads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have another question--Is the "Everything package" just the "all inclusive" package PLUS "Make it real?" if so, then getting "all inclusive" and "make it real" SEPARATELY is cheaper than the "everything" package. Am I seeing this right? if they are 40% off then: Make it Real $24 + All Incl $112 = $136 Everything = $141?? Everything Bundle includes the States by the Numbers Bundle, which is normally $20. Apparently you can't get that through the co-op unless you get everything. The All Inclusive Bundle doesn't includes States by the Numbers. (the SbtN bundle is easy to miss! I was looking and looking and looking and finally noticed that difference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 So has anyone used the Make It Real stuff yet? It looks really good, and I like that the answer key has the problems fully worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 So glad you all noticed the "Everything" package...I didn't even look for that! What a great deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Does the worksheet generator come with the Blue series or just Light Blue? I was wondering about this, too. I have no idea which package I want to order. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I was wondering about this, too. I have no idea which package I want to order. :confused: Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I bought the light blue and the blue, and the worksheet generator only came with the light blue package...The blue package is just the work and the answers...All the "extra" stuff comes with the light blue... If you are buying the entire set like we all have to do, I would buy the light blue before I buy the blue...The blue is specific subjects, but the light blue will cover everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Does the worksheet generator come with the Blue series or just Light Blue? I think it only comes with the light blue, but I could be wrong. I purchased 2A & B and received the generator. I have purchased the Time and Money Blue books and didn't get a separate generator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Everything Bundle includes the States by the Numbers Bundle, which is normally $20. Apparently you can't get that through the co-op unless you get everything. The All Inclusive Bundle doesn't includes States by the Numbers. (the SbtN bundle is easy to miss! I was looking and looking and looking and finally noticed that difference) Looking at SBTN on her site, the bundle for all 50 states is $20, but one state is $3. I looked at the North Dakota sample and I can't imagine doing more than 1 state workbook with a kid, even if you move a lot ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Looking at SBTN on her site, the bundle for all 50 states is $20, but one state is $3. I looked at the North Dakota sample and I can't imagine doing more than 1 state workbook with a kid, even if you move a lot ;). Ha! I didn't even look at what they were. Now I ned to go back and look at samples! Btw, I placed my order for light blue and make it real. Let's get this up to 50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I just ordered as well...It is at 30% now on day two, that is a good sign...I suspect lots will wait until it is closer to the end... I am really hoping for that 40%, and feel we will get it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Well, I just ordered mine...:taking deep breath:... along with Progeny Press (had to place 2 orders to get what I needed for the grades I'm teaching...hopefully that helps! lol) HSC is a great resource. I will be looking at them regularly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I feel like a person watching the stock market!...Checking the HSBC to see how high the number of buyers for MM has risen :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 are you allowed to sell the cd when you are finished with it?? I'm wondering if I should get the cd instead for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I feel like a person watching the stock market!...Checking the HSBC to see how high the number of buyers for MM has risen :tongue_smilie: :iagree: Glad I'm not the only one. I need to get out more often! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 are you allowed to sell the cd when you are finished with it?? I'm wondering if I should get the cd instead for that reason. If you don't keep any copies of the included files, yes (according to the FAQ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :iagree: Glad I'm not the only one. I need to get out more often! :auto: :iagree: and I already have 1-6a and don't need any of the packages.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Woohoo! Just got to 40% off! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Woohoo! Just got to 40% off! :party: :hurray: That didn't take long! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Woohoo! Just got to 40% off! :party: Wow, that was really fast!...Only day two!...They just sent me an email about it going 40% :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 If they get 250 orders, it'll drop to 50%. It's currently at 133. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 If they get 250 orders, it'll drop to 50%. It's currently at 133. Ooooh, keep ordering people! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Just ordered! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 This looks like the place to post my question!!! :) Finished Saxon Math K with DD#1 and received Saxon Math 1 - didn't like the look of it one bit. Looks like "Death by Overwhelming Amounts of Review" Researched Math Mammoth - and I like the looks of it. I like her web page. I like that she's available by email. I even sent in a tip (paint a white line on #5 & #6 bead on Melissa & Doug abacus so you can see the groupings by 5) and within 24 hrs she responded and had posted my tip in her FAQs! (love this lady!) But what I want to know, because I can't find ANY negative reviews of Math Mammoth online, is what ARE the drawbacks? if you supplement with a different curriculum, why? If you use MM as supplement for another curriculum, why do you prefer the other one? I'm hoping to jump in on the group buy of the Light Blue series for 1-6, and I"m the type of gal who likes to make a decision and stick with it for years and years. (I don't like change, unless I paid with a $20.) Money is tight, so I cannot afford to buy curriculum I'm not going to use, and I like to know all the drawbacks up front. So please, respond with any and all drawbacks of Math Mammoth for me to consider. THANKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 :bigear: My two are 7 and 5. I purchased the Light Blue last fall for dd (7). She's almost half way through 1a. We're going very slowly with ds on 1a now. We didn't do any formal math with dd for grade 1, so we decide to start her with 1 and work through until she reached grade level. Right now that would be grade 2. I'm anticipating we'll catch up next year. As both dh and I teach the kids, MM works for us. He's not into lesson planning and I'm not into scripts. So far MM not only teaches the kids but works for our schedules. I think if you want a scripted curriculum, this might not be it. We utilize different manipulatives to drive home a concept but it doesn't explicitly tell you when to do this. There are websites and resources at the start of each chapter in the light blue series to also provide additional drills. My children have enjoyed these along with the games. There is also a worksheet generator that comes with the package so you can create additional worksheets for topics that need more review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks for the reply! I'm not really interested in a scripted curriculum. I read them verbatim, and then I'm a wooden and boring teacher. Math is my strong point and passion, but I'm most versed in upper-math. So I just purchased a used copy of Knowing and Teaching Elementray Mathematics because I so want to know more and be the best math teacher I can be. http://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Teaching-Elementary-Mathematics-Understanding/dp/0805829091 We have tons of manipulatives, but I think DD is already learning to think abstractly and relying too much on manipulatives might hinder her in the long run, like in this blog post: http://homeschoolmath.blogspot.com/2007/04/what-is-real-value-of-manipulatives-in.html Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 But what I want to know, because I can't find ANY negative reviews of Math Mammoth online, is what ARE the drawbacks? if you supplement with a different curriculum, why? If you use MM as supplement for another curriculum, why do you prefer the other one? THANKS!! Here's a recent thread you might find useful. We use and love MM personally. :tongue_smilie: http://welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249545&highlight=math+mammoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Finished Saxon Math K with DD#1 and received Saxon Math 1 - didn't like the look of it one bit. Looks like "Death by Overwhelming Amounts of Review" That's about how my son felt about Saxon 1 in school. At the same time that they were doing math facts sheets, they'd also still have a problem on their worksheet saying "Color 8 blocks red. How many are not colored?" If they can work that math facts sheet, do they still need to color blocks red? And every.single.worksheet looked almost exactly the same each day. The changes were so minor that *I* was bored. Researched Math Mammoth - and I like the looks of it. I like her web page. I like that she's available by email. I even sent in a tip (paint a white line on #5 & #6 bead on Melissa & Doug abacus so you can see the groupings by 5) and within 24 hrs she responded and had posted my tip in her FAQs! (love this lady!) Cool! I e-mailed her when she updated the first grade curriculum. I had ordered from CurrClick and hadn't gotten an e-mail announcement. She e-mailed me back within an HOUR and said she'd had issues with sending out an e-mail via CurrClick, but she gave me instructions on how to get the update. Very friendly and prompt and helpful. But what I want to know, because I can't find ANY negative reviews of Math Mammoth online, is what ARE the drawbacks? The biggest complaint I've seen has been that there are a LOT of problems on a page, and that overwhelms some children. Also, the writing space was a bit small for the first and second grades (first has been fixed), though my handwriting-is-the-weakness 6 year old boy hasn't had problems with the spaces for writing numbers. The only problem we had in the grade 1 was when they were supposed to write number words, and the blank was long enough to type the number word, not for a 6 year old to write it. But that was just a few pages at most, and I got around it by using scratch paper to write the words. I didn't dwell on the number words either, because I figured he'd work on those when spelling. He did learn to put the hyphen between the tens and the ones, and I gave him a cheat sheet for spelling for the chapter test (I wrote all the number words 0-10, 20-100 by tens, so he had to still figure out it was twenty-three, but he could spell "twenty" and "three"). We haven't yet run into writing space issues in grade 2, but we're only 2 chapters in. The grade 1 has been edited to provide more space, though I didn't try it out. I already had the old version printed, and since my son wasn't having a problem, there was no point in using the new version. Anyway, we've been using MM from 1A to 1B to 2A, and I've been very happy with it. I started out supplementing with MEP, but then realized I just didn't need to supplement. It stands alone quite nicely. My son enjoys it, and it doesn't overwhelm him (besides, if there are a ton of problems on one page, I'll sometimes assign only half of them, as Maria Miller suggests). I looked at Singapore at a convention last weekend, and it had so few problems on a page - no wonder they need a gazillion books! And I just didn't see anything in that program that I was going to like over MM (for THIS child... another child might need a more colorful, cartoony book with very few problems per page... in which case I would consider Singapore, grudgingly :D). MM is the first curriculum I ever bought (while afterschooling), and it's one of the few curricula that I have had NO desire to change since I started full time homeschooling. I plan to go all the way through grade 6. I will probably add some fun things like Challenge Math and Life of Fred, and I did order the Make It Real package through the HSBC co-op (I figured for $20, I'd try it out, as I liked the samples... haven't seen any reviews on it yet). I figure those things will be fun when DS is a bit older and ready for a change now and then. But as far as learning how to do math, MM so far has covered everything and covered it very well, broken down into appropriate steps to get us there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 If they get 250 orders, it'll drop to 50%. It's currently at 133. 149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I've been doing MM1a and now 1b with dd6. I like how solid and focused MM is, as well as and how gentle the progression is. We also do MEP along with it. MEP has a bit more variety, at least at this level. It also hits operations from different angles, requiring more flexible thinking IMO. But we have only done MM at this one level so I can't comment down the road. DD doesn't *not like* mm but she doesn't love it either. MEP usually has 1 or 2 things each day that she gets excited about. Since MEP is spiral and MM mastery, I feel good about the fact that MM drills in the concepts. I would be afraid of holes doing MEP alone. That is not to say that I see holes in MEP at this point, but since it does jump around and is different from my experience, I like the combination of the 2. Then it is easier to cross out things in either program if it seems like overkill. 2 thumbs up for MM though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks for the review. I think adding in MM will be great. I'm really hoping it'll get to the 50% but I'll buy it at the 40% if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Does any MM expert know where Roman Numerals are taught? DD was asking me last night for Roman Numerals worksheets. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Does any MM expert know where Roman Numerals are taught? DD was asking me last night for Roman Numerals worksheets. :P Light Blue - 3A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Will 100 more people buy?...I thought my stalking of the HSBC website had ended :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammaofbean Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 what would have the most help and practice with elementary word problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Can someone who is not homeschooling, also avail this discount through homeschool buyers coop?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Light Blue - 3A Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewpeaceful Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 HSBC is at 152 orders. That puts us at 40% savings so far with almost a month to go still. The blue price download is at $57 and could drop to $47.50 if we get 98 more orders. The light blue price is at $76.80 and could drop to $64 with 98 more orders. It appears the quantity is on total orders placed for MM, not by level or color or book or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 what would have the most help and practice with elementary word problems? Maria Miller has a link to Ray's Arithmetic which is so old it's free online. it is ALL word problems from the beginning. This is her blog post where she links to Ray's Arithmetic. She mentions it near the end of the article. http://homeschoolmath.blogspot.com/2011/01/which-operation-should-you-use-in-word.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Can someone who is not homeschooling, also avail this discount through homeschool buyers coop?? Yep. You don't have to show any proof of homeschooling to join the co-op. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 It's at 164 right now. I think I may just take the plunge and do it. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 167 last I looked. Have ya'll advertised this on FB? maybe we CAN get it to 250! We still have half the month to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 It's at 164 right now. I think I may just take the plunge and do it. :auto: Go for it!...(and not just because I want the 50% off :glare:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnlvr Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Maria Miller has a link to Ray's Arithmetic which is so old it's free online. it is ALL word problems from the beginning. This is her blog post where she links to Ray's Arithmetic. She mentions it near the end of the article. http://homeschoolmath.blogspot.com/2011/01/which-operation-should-you-use-in-word.html Thank you for this download! It is exactly what I've been looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAmom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 OK! Signed up! I hope we can get to 50%! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 WOO HOO! I was all excited about getting 40% off, then I checked the other day and there was an option for 50%! Keep it goin'! Lets get it to 50% off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 167 last I looked. Have ya'll advertised this on FB? maybe we CAN get it to 250! We still have half the month to go! Is it possible to link it on FB? I didn't see a link, but I'll check it again. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammaofbean Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Maria Miller has a link to Ray's Arithmetic which is so old it's free online. it is ALL word problems from the beginning. This is her blog post where she links to Ray's Arithmetic. She mentions it near the end of the article. http://homeschoolmath.blogspot.com/2011/01/which-operation-should-you-use-in-word.html thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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