POLL: For early elementary (K-3ish), our favorite math program is___

[mhg]

Please give me your vote on your favorite math program for early elementary. (I admit in advance I don't know all of the favorites, so I'm listing the ones I'm most considering....I'm SURE there are many other GREATS out there).

 

(One more disclaimer: I realize there are two Singapores, namely the Primary Mathematics and the newer Math in Focus. This poll is meant to just assess the general Singapore approach so I didn't list the two versions/types).

 

 

(Now...if I can just figure out how to add the POLL!!!?!!!......)

Edited May 17, 2011 by mhg

[MiztrezzLyn]

Poll works :)

 

I chose Saxon, I am in love with it. It's funny because I know a lot of people hate it but I can't for the life of me figure it out :) My son is even pretty "mathy" and gets things pretty easily, and we're using it sort of "ahead", but we both really just like it.

 

We tried using Singapore and Math Mammoth and he disliked both of them. I wanted Singapore to work but when it came down to it, he's always used Saxon and he just prefers it.

[twoxcell]

I voted Math in Focus/Singapore although I have never seen or heard anything about Math In Focus. We use SM US edition.

[sagira]

Love Math Mammoth here! Ds finally understands math, makes connections, and does computations in his head -- woohoo! :)

[....]

:glare: I'll be the weirdo and vote Miquon. We've used Singapore from the beginning, tho. We're pretty happy with that, too. We just added Miquon as a math lab.

[Five More Minutes]

I want to vote for both Miquon and Singapore! They've each had their place in our math fun in JK/SK & now Gr. 1.

[twoxcell]

Just wanted to clarify that I have heard of Math In Focus. What I meant was I have not heard anyone actually say they are using it, discussing it, or seen it in person. I guess it didn't come out like I was thinking.:lol:

[KristenR]

I recently just switched from Saxon to Miquon. I did a small blog post on it earlier today.

For some reason Saxon just wasn't working so well here and I am looking forward to this different approach of Miquon.

[Capsela]

MCP 1994 edition

 

Kelly

[Satori]

You forgot RightStart! I also wish it would've been a checkmark poll, I would've checked both RightStart and Singapore.

[Zoo Keeper]

We love MEP and Miquon. They are so nice together. And some Singapore too, if you're up for it. :)

[EKS]

RightStart for K-1 and Singapore for 2-6

[mamatohaleybug]

I voted "other" with CLE in mind.

[profmom]

I voted "other" with CLE in mind.

 

Me too (after using SM PM from EB - 6B with one dc and EB - 4B with another).

[King Alfred Academy]

Right Start! Love it! Oh, and Math Mammoth. :001_smile:

[Whereneverever]

We have tried Singapore, Math Mammoth, Rod and Staff, Miquon, and Saxon.

I think we're sticking with Saxon. :001_smile:

[amsunshine]

I voted "other" for Singapore Primary Mathematics.

[Diana B]

Voted other because we love MEP!

[boscopup]

I voted Math Mammoth, BUT... I also use parts of Singapore, and I use Singapore for K (MM doesn't have a K). Love their K book (Essential Math), and I love their IPs and CWPs. I love MM for the regular teaching.

[Dinsfamily]

I voted for Singapore but would like to vote for Miquon too. Good combo.

[Guest RecumbentHeart]

"Other" for Professor B. Still need to try more of MM before I can decide on it.

[Spy Car]

I'd also like to vote for the Miquon and Singapore (and MEP) combo.

 

Bill

[kristinannie]

I love Miquon and McRuffy Color Math!

[abacus2]

I voted Math Mammoth. We used MFW's suggestions for K (Cusinaire Rods Alphabet book and 100 chart with craft sticks and rubber bands to group 10's) which I loved. We started with Singapore for 1st grade which was almost ok, but we've switched to Math Mammoth which is much better IMO.

[Mommy to monkeys]

I voted "other"

 

CLE! ;)

[melissel]

RightStart!

[cathmom]

Other - RightStart!

[mamachanse]

We are so happy with Singapore it makes me want to sing. We are getting into Miquon as well.

[ladydusk]

Voted other because we love MEP!

 

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[kitten18]

I voted for Math Mammoth but I use RightStart for DS and it is awesome!

[Momofeat]

RightStart fans here!

[Homemama2]

I voted MM but would also pick Rightstart!

[Crimson Wife]

Right Start and MEP.

[mom2jjka]

(other) We love CLE!

[JenneinCA]

Right Start

[bluemongoose]

We like our MM, Singapore, Miquon combo. MM introduces the topic, Singapore is the independent work, Miquon is "fun math".

[Aloha2U]

RightStart, Math Mammoth, and Singapore PM (IP & CWPs)

[Celia]

I voted 'other' as RightStart is our favorite!

[hiveHolly]

Another "other" for MEP!

[scrappyhappymama]

Our main math program for 1-3 is Math Mammoth. LOVE it!!

 

I used Saxon with my oldest from Saxon K to Saxon 3. By Saxon 3, I was disenchanted with Saxon and decided to move to Math Mammoth. Even though my son was starting 3rd grade, the Math Mammoth approach was so different and so much more comprehensive, I started him over completely from MM level 1. He's worked through level 1 and 2 and is half way through level 3, and his mathematical understanding is SO much improved. I am a big fan!!

 

I still use Saxon K and Saxon 1 for pre-K and kindergarten, and then plan to transition my littles to Math Mammoth in first grade.

 

We also supplement with Cuisinaire Rods and RS Abacus. I also plan to supplement MM with a little bit of MEP and Singapore CWP once we get back to grade level in MM. Oh, and I use Abeka's K4 numbers curriculum for my three year olds as a gentle intro to number concepts. And I plan to add in Life of Fred once we've covered fractions in MM. So, we use a little of everything. :D

[krismoose]

Singapore... Math in Focus is much more expensive, and Singapore works very well for a homeschool setting.

[Erika]

I am currently using Saxon 1.

[Hedgehog]

We haven't tried anything but Saxon. It suits us and the kids quite enjoy it. :001_smile:

[Sophie]

MEP

[Faithr]

Modern Curriculum Press, then we switch to Saxon in the upper grades. But I used it differently than just as a workbook. I mostly taught from the TM and only used the workbook if the kids wanted to or if it seemed like they needed reinforcement. I personally think you can have a very light touch at math in the early grades. I think most programs overdo it and make children unnecessarily miserable!

[keglinja]

CLE has been a great program for us...

[mom2denj]

Rightstart and Singapore here.

[ShellChelle]

MEP for us, too.

[daffodil]

RightStart.

[kchara]

We've used Rod and Staff, Ray's, TT, and an eclectic mix of worksheets and me trying to teach math. The only thing, and I mean the ONLY thing, that has stuck has been Math U See. It's all we'll use for K-2 from now on. At 3rd or 4th, depending on the child, we add in Saxon 5/4.