m0mmaBuck Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 My son likes the workbook-style of CLE Math but some recent posts have me rethinking my choice. What are some alternatives and are they spiral or mastery? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 MM. Mastery. The word problems, which are plentiful, tend to be spiral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulhomeschooler Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Horizons by alpha omega. Great program for workbook lovers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 MM. Mastery. The word problems, which are plentiful, tend to be spiral. Thank you! Horizons by alpha omega. Great program for workbook lovers :) Is Horizons spiral or mastery? Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Horizons is very spiral. We are using Singapore right now, and it is mastery, but it does cover the same topics again each year at a deeper level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewpeaceful Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Horizons is spiral and can get mundane for some kids. Math Mammoth is master and on sale at www.homeschoolbuyerscoop.com for 40% off until the end of March - possibly 50% off if enough orders are placed. The author has tons of extra practice sheets, references to websites for extra drill and games, and answers her own email when one has a question on how to teach something or the program. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oklahomschool Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 The "Key To" series by Key Curriculum Press is good for older students. Miquon is excellent for younger students. Both are workbook style, both have teachers manuals and tests available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissB93 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Make that +1 for the "Key To" series. DD was in 6th grade and was doing very poorly in math. I started homeschooling in October and since then we have been working with Key to Measurement and Fractions. DD went from an 11 year old who could not use a ruler to someone who is figuring out cost per ounce. She is doing equally well in Fractions, but I decided to switch her over to Life of Fred in preparation for pre-algebra. I have all the rest of the "Key to" for extra practice when she needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJinLOCA Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 We're also big fans of the "Key To" workbooks! They were great as a supplement to Singapore, which teaches the concepts very well but doesn't have nearly enough problems to work out for practice. We loved the Key To books for Fractions and Percentages. Each of my kids had problems grasping those concepts and the Key workbooks really did the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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