Ipsey Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 My youngest is really math-oriented. She knows all of her times tables through 12. Grasps concepts very quickly. The other day, she surprised her 3rd grade brother by working in negative numbers more readily than he did. She goes to public school, but is in the advanced math section. What can I supplement her with at home? I've done ABeka in the past, and Singapore, but she needs more. What can anyone suggest? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Singapore IP and CWP books are excellent. You'll just need to find the appropriate grade level. Zacarro's Primary Challenge Math is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 We really love MEP, a free British curriculum based on Hungarian math. It's full of interesting puzzles and challenges. Note that you will want both the lesson plans and the practice book pages, because the lesson plans often include activities that aren't in the practice books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Khan Academy videos, maybe? That website is the only recommendation I have for you, but I am definitely :bigear: on this post since I am in a similar boat with my daughter right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Zacarro's Primary Challenge Math is also good. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebunny Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Your DD sounds similar to mine. My 6 yr old is all over the place in Math so I mix up different math curricula for it to stay challenging. She does a mix of MEP (yr 3-7), Singapore challenging word problems (1 &2 grade), Math-U-See (beta/gamma/epsilon) worksheets, logic puzzles (sudoku), math games like magic squares etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I will third Ed Zaccaro's Primary Grade Challenge Math as a supplement (but only I will spell his last name correctly :tongue_smilie:). Do keep a sharp-eye out for next summers release of the Beast Academy books from AoPS, based n the sample these will be top-of-the-heap. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenbrdsly Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I have some ideas on my cheap math page. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 :iagree: with the suggestions you've already received, and also would encourage you to look into Hands-On Equations (make sure you get the Verbal Problems Book as that's the "meat" of HOE). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thanks, everyone. I have the hard to spell one on my Wish List at Amazon, and I'm looking at MEP (or whatever) online, and then I'll keep my eyes out for the Beast thing :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Definitely the Singapore CPW and IP. Do a placement test for the curriculum and get just the extra books for the level at which she tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 You could try CSMP. It is free online and some unique ways of approaching higher math, even as early as 1st grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 You could try CSMP. It is free online and some unique ways of approaching higher math, even as early as 1st grade. CSMP is very cool too. The films on the website give a quick overview of how it is taught (or one can read the 800 page teachers guide :tongue_smilie:). Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 CSMP is very cool too. The films on the website give a quick overview of how it is taught (or one can read the 800 page teachers guide :tongue_smilie:). Bill Oh, my! I had no idea there were videos. I read the 800 page teacher's guide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Oh, my! I had no idea there were videos. I read the 800 page teacher's guide! :lol: :lol: :lol: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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