Angie in VA Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Just FYI. MM @ HBC HBC is free to join. I've ordered from them many times and have never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterfliesandBooks Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Was just about to post this! :) I'm glad I held off ordering for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I rather thought it was a bargain to begin with! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I was thinking about doing Singapore for 1-6. But this is a good deal. Is Mammoth Math as good, or better? Do I really need to buy math before my kid starts K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I was thinking about doing Singapore for 1-6. But this is a good deal. Is Mammoth Math as good, or better? Do I really need to buy math before my kid starts K? I think you'll find widely different opinions on Singapore versus MM. Maybe you can search and see if there are some good discussions. One of the main things I have observed is that MM has more review built in. We are even making it more spiral by rearranging the PDFs and the way we are doing them. I'm not sure if I would buy it before 1st grade. It's so hard to know what to pick in the beginning. We went from Horizons K to Abeka K through 2. I couldn't stand Abeka, so now we are with MM, and I hope to not change anymore. I'm just sick of changing. :glare: That being said, I am wanting to buy the package through 6th grade for all DDs, PK, 2nd, and 3rd, so I am planning in the future extensively. :001_huh: I'm not sure if that helps. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 You'll want to note that it's also full packages, not individual grade levels. Like the one I committed to, is Light Blue grades 1-6. I committed to it once it hits 30% discount. Now, I had already bought grade 1A & 1B ($32), but even with that as a loss, it's still cheaper this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I think I'm more confused now than before! I spent [more time than I care to admit to] last night looking up comparison threads. The basic gist is that SM and MM over the the entire scope and sequence are equivalent, but at any given level one might be ahead of the other. MM has fewer books, but some people still use the CWP and IP. Which means MM is easier to accelerate because SM has problems in both the text and the workbook. MM is cheaper (a lot when it's on sale) but SM is prettier. MM sounds pretty awesome, but then so does SM... and my oldest is just starting K. LOL. Does it go on sale often or is this a one time kind of deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This is at least the 3rd time I know of it going on sale at HSBC, so I think it happens fairly regularly. If your kid is just starting K, I wouldn't jump into buying 6 grades worth of math. I'd just buy the 1A/B book and start there. We switched to MM from Singapore for my Kindergartener last year and it was a much better fit for us. I find MM much easier to teach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I think I'm more confused now than before! I spent [more time than I care to admit to] last night looking up comparison threads. The basic gist is that SM and MM over the the entire scope and sequence are equivalent, but at any given level one might be ahead of the other. MM has fewer books, but some people still use the CWP and IP. Which means MM is easier to accelerate because SM has problems in both the text and the workbook. MM is cheaper (a lot when it's on sale) but SM is prettier. MM sounds pretty awesome, but then so does SM... and my oldest is just starting K. LOL. Does it go on sale often or is this a one time kind of deal? I have the full lot of MM, including MIRL. I have not seen SM. I am a Saxon user. I think that I am still considered a Saxon user. Saxon tends to be more filler now. We print the chapters into booklets. She can go through the entire MM book in a few months if we are not careful. This is why I switched to primarily use MM. Oh my goodness, does she need to do things on the fly. Sometimes, she just does the math. I like the approach. I think this is something that appeals with SM too. I babble. My point: Perhaps you need to look at the methods of teaching and presentation of materials to decide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyall Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 How much of a discount has there been in the past sales? Will it reach 40-50% most likely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 How much of a discount has there been in the past sales? Will it reach 40-50% most likely? It has in the past, but I think even 30% is great if you are already wanting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 My husband was unemployed last time they offered the group buy. He starts his new job on the 15th so I'm hoping to get it this time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 How much of a discount has there been in the past sales? Will it reach 40-50% most likely? When I bought mine, it reached the maximum discount. That was back in March. In fact there was a thread here discussing the sale. . . which was how I learned about it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I just got an email that it hit 30% :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I just got an email that it hit 30% :D :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 That's what I'm sayin'! lol I already bought 1A and 1B Light blue, but even so, it's a great deal for the whole package! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llindseymomoffour Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I just got an email that it hit 30% :D :D Yay!!! Hope it keeps going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Meee tooo!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 57 orders as of now. Need 100 for 40% discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmb1373 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I keep watching to see if it will have a deeper discount. We use Rightstart and love it... I may use MM as a supplement. FYI currclick has this on their site too and they have a good discount. For example a bundle of the blue books for grade 1-3 sells for $75 is selling for $38; a 46% discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I went ahead and placed an order back when it was at 13 people only...so happy today to get the email that it went to 30%! I really hope it makes it to 50%. That would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKAAs Mom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks for posting this. I've been debating about it, this might push me over the edge. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llindseymomoffour Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 :party:It hit 40%! Woohoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 My son's only just started 1A and he loves it - this is a great deal! Even having bought 1A and 1B at regular price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyall Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 It looks like it hit 50% before ending - how many days until it arrives in my email? (I know I'm a bit impatient.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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