EarthyMama Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 What is in it? I've just taught from the textbook so far so I'm wondering how necessary it is. So, I was hoping someone could tell me what exactly is in the TM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Do you mean the Home Instructor's Guide? That's the one geared towards HS use. I find it necessary for the higher levels (3A & up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthyMama Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Sure! :) Can you give me an idea of what all is in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewaggie99 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 We've been using the Primary Mathematics Standard Edition Level 2 and the Home Instructor's Guide helps explain concepts, in particular multiple ways to analyze a problem. If you just use the textbook, workbook, and the other supplementals, you won't find much discussion on the underlying math theory. I pick and choose from the HIG when it comes to lessons but overall find it invaluable with the curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joysworld Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 It shows the parent how to teach a concept in multiple ways. I'm only in 1a, and although I know how to do the problems in the wb and tb, I want my son to understand the concept. After all, that's why I chose Singapore. The HIG accomplishes this for me:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthyMama Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thank you all so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 What is in it? I've just taught from the textbook so far so I'm wondering how necessary it is. So, I was hoping someone could tell me what exactly is in the TM? I have the teacher's manual for a classroom. I have the Home Instructor's Guide (HIG) for homeschoolers. The HIG is much better. It is much more thorough. It offers much more ideas and manipulatives in order to help the child learn. It has solutions to the problems in the workbook and in the textbook. The teacher's manual is for a classroom. It is more expensive than the HIG and it only has some solutions to the problems. It gives answers, but not a lot of solutions. I prefer HIG as a teacher's assistant better than the Teacher's manual. Blessings in your homeschooling journey! Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Solutions Scheduling Help Lesson Ideas I haven't found the latter to be helpful at all, but I don't know if that's because I'm not doing it right or I'm just a natural at teaching math. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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