Paula in MS Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I am looking for a completely scripted math curriculum for 4th grade. I know that Saxon is scripted through third but not past that. I don't consider abeka scripted. ( I also need something that does not spiral quite so much.). When I say scripted, I mean like FLL4. I am a math lover teaching a math hater. I feel like I tend to skip steps when I try to teach her because I am on a totally different page than she is. Any suggestions? Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Have you looked at RightStart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monalisa Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 BJU is completely scripted (from the TM), though written for a classroom so not just like FLL (which I also use) but close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 BJU 100% scripted. Even color coded and different fonts so you don't have to keep searching for where you are or pick out from the paragraph what to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in MS Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 I will check out BJU. Are there any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Mep is pretty near scripted but not entirely. You might need to go back a bit to review their approach. http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erika Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Have you looked into the Saxon Teacher Cd? I believe they show how to do the lesson and each problem written out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Rod and Staff may fit that need. You can see samples at http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 The first three grade levels of R&S are definitely scripted. From fourth grade on, it *can* be scripted but is not always necessary, as the student text contains everything the dc need to know. However, there are very complete oral class lessons in the TM. You can request free curriculum samples by calling (606) 522-4348, the publisher's number. Although you can see the samples on the Web site (which is not, BTW, the publisher's Web site), *I* like to hold some things in my hand and read them without sitting at my computer, KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I am looking for a completely scripted math curriculum for 4th grade. I know that Saxon is scripted through third but not past that. I don't consider abeka scripted. ( I also need something that does not spiral quite so much.). When I say scripted, I mean like FLL4. I am a math lover teaching a math hater. I feel like I tend to skip steps when I try to teach her because I am on a totally different page than she is. Any suggestions? Paula McRuffy Math is scripted, but at the moment 4th grade is as high as it goes. Eventually there will be 5th and 6th grade books, but probably not in time for your chld. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I would have to say BJU too. For the script and the content, you can't beat it. As well, you could elect to use the DVDs. I have heard the DVDs are a bit time consuming, but do well to cover and to teach. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 A couple of thoughts: - Saxon is spiral-based (introduces a "bite" of a topic, introduces "bites" of other topics in the next few lessons, then spirals back around to the first topic several lessons later for another "bite") -- perhaps DD needs a mastery-based program (incremental steps one after another completely cover a topic before moving onto a new topic), usually includes review of past. - What kind of learner (takes in best via visual, auditory, or hands-on) and "processor" (abstract, sequential, parts to whole "left brain" or concrete, random, intuitively gets the "big picture" and THEN sees the parts) is your DD? Saxon is very abstract/logical in presentation, starting in grade 4, and then again esp. with the middle school/high school Algebra levels. Perhaps your DD needs a more visual/concrete presentation of math? - What about taking teaching and learning style clashes out of the mix with a DVD-lesson based program such as Math-U-See (gr. K-12) or Teaching Textbooks (gr. 3-12)? You would watch the DVDs WITH DD, but the main teacher is the DVD, and you are the as-needed "tutor" to flesh it out or explain in a different way. Just some thoughts to ponder as you work through your Math dilemma. BEST of luck whatever you go with! Warmest regards, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenmomof3 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 How about Math Mammoth? I'm in the same situation as you, math lover teaching a math hater, and I'm finding it works fairly well. It's not as scripted as FLL, but it's laid out so step-by-step that I just read it along with my dd. If she's confused when she's doing the problems she can always go back to the instructions. It's saved us from a lot of frustration that used to come between us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in MS Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. We switched from abeka to math mammoth about three months ago. It is going okay, but she really enjoys the interaction of fll. Just thought I might find something similar with math. I will look at BJU again. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 We use BJU math online version. The lesson takes almost 30 mins to watch and then they have a 2 pg worksheet to complete. It's not spiral either.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I used Modern Curriculum Press when ds was in third grade, and the TE is very laid out. My ds actually enjoyed that math that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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