katnorman Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 My dd is in 1st grade and I'm thinking of switching to Singapore math but my question is whether or not it takes you all the way through high school like Saxon does (which I'm also thinking of switching to)? Ahhh, the decisions :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 yes, after SM 6, you can go to either NEM (new elementary math) or DM (discovery math). they are singapore math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Yes, but be aware that the secondary sequence is "integrated". Rather than having separate pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, and trigonometry courses, each NEM or DM course teaches a mix of topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katnorman Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Thank you! This is such a hard decision!! I want to just start a math program and not switch but I JUST. CAN'T. DECIDE. So, just tell me which one to go with :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Thank you! This is such a hard decision!! I want to just start a math program and not switch but I JUST. CAN'T. DECIDE. So, just tell me which one to go with :D Do Primary Mathematics (Singapore) in Elementary then use Art of Problem Solving in Middle School and High School. Seek no more :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katnorman Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 And you just added to my choices :glare: But probably made my decision easier, thanks Bill!! My husband wants to do Singapore math and I just wasn't so sure because of the high school level and now you just gave me a very good option :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 And you just added to my choices :glare: But probably made my decision easier, thanks Bill!! My husband wants to do Singapore math and I just wasn't so sure because of the high school level and now you just gave me a very good option :D At this point I see no better options. Adding in some MEP in lower grades would be cool. And Ed Zaccaro. Now when Beast Academy (Art of Problem Solving) starts eventually releasing books for the 2nd-5th grades (we expect release of the first book [3rd Grade?] next Summer) then your decisions (and mine) might get a whole lot more complicated. The sample chapter they sent out for a limited preview was outstanding. Until then, start with Singapore. Add mind stretching supplements (including their own Intensive Practice), and you are good. See how easy decision making is now? :D It's all settled! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 If you do stick with Singapore for middle and high school then both NEM and DM are excellent. DM is probably little kinder to those who haven't got a math background though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katnorman Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Ok, so if I was to do Art of Problem Solving in middle and high school, what order would I do these books?? Thanks Bill!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 After 6th grade, you can switch to any prealgebra program (including Saxon or a plain old textbook). I wouldn't worry about tying high school math to elementary math. They don't need to be from the same publisher. I try to stick with the same publisher for grades 1-6, but beyond that, you can use a different publisher each year and be just fine (if you're using traditional American "algebra", "geometry", etc. - you wouldn't want to switch back and forth between Singapore and traditional American books because Singapore is integrated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I would only add a tiny word of encouragement to remain flexible. You and your child may benefit from a change no matter how well you lay your plans. And that change can be nothing but wonderful. If you pin too much need on "sticking with the same program" you might find you are loathe to switch even when you really do need to. Just a thought. Good luck and happy schooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieuog Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have a question about the "Art of Problem Solving" books, not having looked at them. They seem wonderful from what I read, but are they really intended to be used alone / as the primary textbooks? Or are they conceived as more of an extension resource? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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