parias1126 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I'm thinking about purchasing this and would love to hear from those of you that have used it. I know a lot of you use AAS and that's out if the question. We finished level 1 and it didn't work well for us. My DD doesn't do well measuring a bunch of rules. Even going over and over them, when it came time to apply them, it didn't happen. I have seen a couple posts here with regard to Apples & Pears and that it's good for children that aren't natural spellers. I have looked at samples and it looks great. My one biggest concern would be where to start with my 8 year old DD. The Level 1 samples look very easy, but the Level 2 sample looks like a huge jump from Level 1. If you didn't start with this program from the beginning, what level did you start with with your 2nd/3rd grader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Anyone?:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 No one uses Apples & Pears???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Double post. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 There have been a few threads on it if you search, one recently I think. My dd is a lot like yours. Even after 3 levels (and 3 years) of AAS, the rules are just in one ear and out the other. She's my big picture, whole word girl. I just got my A&P set today so I don't have any BTDT experience. But have you seen the placement test on the website? It looks like dd9 would place at lesson 61 in level A just by looking. So, after I give her the test just to verify, I'll probably end up starting back in the middle of book A somewhere just to cover all our bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I have only used that companys reading program Dancing Bear(would buy again), but here is a recent thread on topic http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258932&highlight=Apples+Pears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Yes, as a PP mentioned, there have been recent threads on this. Rather than repeat myself, I will link them for you. ;) A recent thread: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258932&highlight=apples+pears A list of posts about A&P: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/search.php?searchid=7524212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiki Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thank you for the placement test link! I just printed it out and tested my DD. She mad it all the way to the end of Level A without missing any words, but was getting tired so we will finish tomorrow. I'm thinking she will end up starting at the beginning of Level B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I use it for my 2nd and 3rd grader. It's very easy to use, just open and go. I usually spread out a level over several days. We do several parts at a time, but dictation and tests each get their own days. My 9yo started out in SWO and loved it, but didn't retain a darn thing. His spelling is so much better now. If AAS were completely independent for the student, it would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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