Dianne-TX Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I jumped around trying to find a curriculum, so maybe place value didn't get taught very well. We are almost finished with Beta and Alpha. Will MUS re-teach place value throughout or do I need to get something to supplement to help them with place value and reading numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 They add on larger numbers (thousands, millions, etc.), but it is assumed that the children will understand how to read these as they are introduced. The concept really isn't retaught. I would work on it separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 They add on larger numbers (thousands, millions, etc.), but it is assumed that the children will understand how to read these as they are introduced. The concept really isn't retaught. I would work on it separately. Any suggestions? Games? Workbooks for reinforcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in NY Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You could buy a used copy of Prof B book 1 on Amazon for $1.05 http://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Power-Learning-Children-Book/dp/1883324017/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1306451806&sr=8-2 I taught all of mine place value and reading large #'s with it and I use it for all the kiddo's I tutor. Works every time and they get it instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) MUS will not teach place value again in the other levels. It is only really done in the primer and alpha but learning it will be necessary for the rest of the program as it builds on this topic. I would go back again, watch the dvd lesson with your dc, do the problems without any worksheet and just the big number street poster and the blocks. We used a piece of paper to write the number on after we would build it with blocks. Then we would write a number and then build it, back and forth until we got it. I would also go over the tens place value. 1 tee, 2 tee, 3 tee, etc.. IMHO the way MUS teaches place value it genius. Spend as much time as your dc need and believe they will get it. hth! Edited May 26, 2011 by MyLittleBears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morosophe Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I would go back again, watch the dvd lesson with your dc, do the problems without any worksheet and just the big number street poster and the blocks. We used a piece of paper to write the number on after we would build it with blocks. Then we would write a number and then build it, back and forth until we got it. I would also go over the tens place value. 1 tee, 2 tee, 3 tee, etc.. IMHO the way MUS teaches place value it genius. Spend as much time as your dc need and believe they will get it. hth! :iagree: Depending on the ages of your children, the Decimal Street paper and the manipulatives should work great. If you lost your "Decimal Street," you could always make your own. (Check out this post at the Math-U-See blog for an example.) There are several suggestions for "mixing it up" a little in the teacher guide for Primer, and presumably for Alpha, as well. (I knocked the Alpha teacher guide behind a tall bookshelf shortly after purchasing it, so I can't actually check the truth of this assertion.) My son loved the "windstorm" that would come through and displace all the residents of Decimal Street, along with being the "census taker" who would go along and knock on all the doors and ask for number of residents. There were suggestions on using flashcards and such in the book as well, I remember, but I was always too lazy to do them. (Hey, I'm too lazy to fish out my Alpha book from behind the bookcase after over a year, what do you expect?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 My son loved the "windstorm" that would come through and displace all the residents of Decimal Street, along with being the "census taker" who would go along and knock on all the doors and ask for number of residents. I've got a funny story about this one. Just as we were watching this lesson and Mr. Demme said there was a storm, we heard a giant crack of thunder and actually got a real thunderstorm. It was hysterical and we still remember it and crack up! How's that for hands on moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Did you ever play Decimal Street with them? Here is a post I wrote about Decimal Street. It would be helpful to repeat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks, everyone! I will review decimal street and look at the book suggested as well. Thanks, also, for the link to your previous post. Going there now... :auto: I'm so thankful for this board! :) Edited May 27, 2011 by Dianne-TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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