journey00 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm new to homeschooling, my 11 y/o uses TT, my 7 yr old uses MUS, but I'm having a lot of problem with MCP Math for the 6yr old (MUS for did not work) I also work full- time out of my home. Her learning style is textbook style but I AM the one having the problem. I can't seem to "come down" to her level & explain the concept for her to understand. I need a teacher's manual that will show me in quotes exactly what to say to her. Or an online program would be great...or combining textbook with an easy to use online program.... Help. :confused::w00t::001_unsure::ack2::eek::ohmy::crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I have heard that Right STart math is VERY scripted. I do not have experience with this and I'm sure you will get other suggestions, but I have a friend using this because she says she is the same and really needs help with how to explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 The Saxon elementary teacher books are very scripted. There is a meeting time planned everyday that covers calendar, word problems, and the teaching part of the lesson. It uses a wide variety of manipulatives to demonstrate concepts in multiple ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amie Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I love Rightstart and it is scripted, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for more textbookish and/or if you work full time away from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesy Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 LOVE what I see! Also, the author is WONDERFUL! My skin crawls when I think of Right Start... so NOT....teacher-friendly... scripted, BUT...very teacher-intensive and Saxon's scripting is overkill-overkill-overkill! Sorry to sound so.....:thumbdown::angry:!! Just want to SAVE you from what I already went through. *I* am NOT mathy and didn't like Saxon's scripting:tongue_smilie:. We have been homeschooling for 20 years and I feel your pain with the elementary math programs! I have done EXTENSIVE research and McRuffy is what we are going with for our youngest two. You should...in my opinion;)....definitely check it out! Reviews here: http://www.homeschoolreviews.com/reviews/curriculum/reviews.aspx?id=563 There are also plenty of reviews on WTM, too. Here is the website where you can see samples and contact the author (Brian Davis) if you have questions: http://www.mcruffy.com/Kindergarten-math-lessons.htm I have also read it is slightly advanced, so if you feel you need to start your 6yo in the kindergarten program, they will actually print the books for you without any grade references...if that bothers you/your child. Someone on this board mentioned having their dc tested with Saxon and TT after finishing gr. 3 of McRuffy, and they tested at 5th/6th grade level. Blessings in your search, :) Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfall Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Well, I completely disagree with Neesy about both Rightstart and McRuffy, so. lol Rightstart is fantastic for building a solid conceptual understanding, and the scripting is great. The only problem is that it does take a bit longer to do some of the lessons, and you say you are working full time, so I don't know if that would be a problem for you. Based on what I've heard about MCP, there is very little effort to teach the concepts behind the algorithms, and from looking through a couple levels of McRuffy, it seems to suffer from the same problem. From your description, it sounds like this is where your child is struggling, so I'd recommend something like Rightstart if you have the time, and Math Mammoth if you don't. MM has all the instruction right on the page and it's very inexpensive and great at teaching the actual reasons for the algorithms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Rod and Staff's "Beginning Arithmetic." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I love Rightstart and it is scripted, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for more textbookish and/or if you work full time away from home. :iagree: I would suggest you look at Math Mammoth. You could download the Blue series Addition 1 book to try (only $3.75). It is written to the student, so not really scripted for the teacher but the teaching is really done through the pictures and working the problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Math Mammoth has the explanations/directions written right on the student's worksheets. I like it better than Saxon, which is scripted for the teacher. There are loads of samples available on the Math Mammoth site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I would suggest you look at Math Mammoth. You could download the Blue series Addition 1 book to try (only $3.75). It is written to the student, so not really scripted for the teacher but the teaching is really done through the pictures and working the problems. We must have been typing at the same time! Great minds...:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Rod and Staff's "Beginning Arithmetic." :iagree: It has just enough teacher instruction without being overkill. It is relatively inexpensive, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thank you so much for all the answers....I was about to go enroll her at the public school down the street....just kidding :lol:....kinda....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We also use MM and like it. It has instructions written to the student that I read and explain to DD. We tried some Saxon last year and it is very scripted, too much for us. Each lesson also took a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I am going to throw my opinion in while I am reading this even though you have a lot of responses :D I second the suggestion for Saxon even though some others don't care for it. I started homeschooling last year and used Saxon K and 3. This year I am using 1 and 5/4 and I really like the scripting. I guess some see it as repetitive but I see my kids mastering math. I credit the scripting for making that happen even though I wouldn't have considered myself to be a math person. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieH Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm new to homeschooling, my 11 y/o uses TT, my 7 yr old uses MUS, but I'm having a lot of problem with MCP Math for the 6yr old (MUS for did not work) I also work full- time out of my home. Her learning style is textbook style but I AM the one having the problem. I can't seem to "come down" to her level & explain the concept for her to understand. I need a teacher's manual that will show me in quotes exactly what to say to her. Or an online program would be great...or combining textbook with an easy to use online program.... Help. :confused::w00t::001_unsure::ack2::eek::ohmy::crying: Well, my son, 9, is using Right Start and doing FABULOUS with it, but I have a tutor working with him. I was looking for the same thing as you as Right Start wasn't working with my 7 yo dd. I just ordered Saxon and hope it get it tomorrow. It's tried and true and I've used it in the past. It gets the job done. That's what I need right now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Rod and Staff is great for my 7 yr old. She is very independant with it now, although I break out the tm from time to time. It tells you what to say, and the worksheets are almost self explanatory w/o the tm. It is also mastery oriented and really drills the facts before moving on. I have her skip parts that I dont think she needs extra help on. The pages are cutely decorated(makes me want to color them) but arent too busy to distract a visual learner. Cheap too. She likes playing Rightstart games with her little brother to reinforce whats shes learning and to have a little fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I would suggest you look at Math Mammoth. You could download the Blue series Addition 1 book to try (only $3.75). It is written to the student, so not really scripted for the teacher but the teaching is really done through the pictures and working the problems. We must have been typing at the same time! Great minds...:001_smile: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I absolutely LOVE BJU math for Kindergarten through 6th grade. Students texts are colorful without being busy, and have just he right amount of problems per page. The program is very thorough, and that includes the TE. It is scripted, so it guides you through exactly what to say and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirlzx2 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Another vote for Math Mammoth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 What's "tm"? Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Rod and Staff is great for my 7 yr old. She is very independant with it now, although I break out the tm from time to time. It tells you what to say, and the worksheets are almost self explanatory w/o the tm. It is also mastery oriented and really drills the facts before moving on. I have her skip parts that I dont think she needs extra help on. The pages are cutely decorated(makes me want to color them) but arent too busy to distract a visual learner. Cheap too. She likes playing Rightstart games with her little brother to reinforce whats shes learning and to have a little fun. What's "tm"? Sorry :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IdahoMtnMom Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Have you taken a look at MEP? I am doing Reception with my 4 year old and it is VERY scripted.... and it's free :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 What's "tm"? Sorry teacher's manual. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 teacher's manual. ;-) OH NO!!! DUH!! :blush5: Thanks lol...I was saying out loud the title of every math curriculum trying to find "tm" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Sorry for the delay in answering back...I see that someone kindly relies already....hope I didnt trip you up too long:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Have you taken a look at MEP? I am doing Reception with my 4 year old and it is VERY scripted.... and it's free :-) I find MEP easy to teach also, but many don't. It may be a great match OP. And lots of fun! Edited October 7, 2011 by lisabees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 McRuffy Math is a good solid introduction to math without a lot of time required from you, considering you work full-time. It is open and go and it has some games to reinforce what is learned. I used it K-2 and ds transitioned to MM without any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ray2006 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm surprised no one has mentioned CLE Math. My older kids are using it and I'm very pleased with this program. I'm also trying out the 1st grade level with my 5yo dd since she's flying through Singapore Essential math and will be finished with that in 2-3 weeks. So far she enjoys it and is doing two lessons per day. Each grade level has 10 lightunits and two teacher's manuals. CLE math is a spiral math program (meaning it covers different topics in one lesson.) There are also speed drills in the back to reinforce math facts. The tm explains each lesson thoroughly and the curriculum is very thorough. CLE math is also very inexpensive. You can check out plenty of samples on their website www.clp.org. Congratulations on making the decision to homeschool. I totally understand about working full time and homeschooling. The past two years we used BJU math and I really like the program for K-3, but I felt we needed a change. CLE teaches to the student and the instruction is very straightforward. I also like MM, but we use the blue series for certain topics only. HTH, :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm surprised no one has mentioned CLE Math. My older kids are using it and I'm very pleased with this program. I'm also trying out the 1st grade level with my 5yo dd since she's flying through Singapore Essential math and will be finished with that in 2-3 weeks. So far she enjoys it and is doing two lessons per day. Each grade level has 10 lightunits and two teacher's manuals. CLE math is a spiral math program (meaning it covers different topics in one lesson.) There are also speed drills in the back to reinforce math facts. The tm explains each lesson thoroughly and the curriculum is very thorough. CLE math is also very inexpensive. You can check out plenty of samples on their website www.clp.org. Congratulations on making the decision to homeschool. I totally understand about working full time and homeschooling. The past two years we used BJU math and I really like the program for K-3, but I felt we needed a change. CLE teaches to the student and the instruction is very straightforward. I also like MM, but we use the blue series for certain topics only. HTH, :) I'll throw another vote out there for CLE. We started ds with MUS and it just was not a good fit for him. We switched to CLE and he has been doing great. The explanations of concepts in the LightUnits and the explanations in the Teacher's guides are great. There is enough review without it being overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I will third CLE Math, if you want a gentle spiral or R&S for that traditional mastery. Teaching Textbooks for full hands-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 TM is teacher's manual. Another vote for Math Mammoth. The author also has free online videos to help you teach concepts further if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeymommy4 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 We r using Math Mammoth but I don't like it because it is just problems and NO lesson, really. They go over HOW to do some of the problems but there is no intro or review which would help round it out for us. So searching here.. going to check out McRuffy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Had my 3 kids take placement tests with CLE and we will begin with that this week. Thank you very much to everybody who responded, I'm very blessed to be part of the a supportive homeschool forum. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganW Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I LOVE RightStart! It tells you EXACTLY what materials to pull out and EXACTLY what to say. Really gives the kids a great understanding of foundational math concepts. But it is not textbooky at all!!! Lots of manipulatives and hands-on, non-worksheet math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 CLE saved my sanity, I hope you are as happy with it as I have been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 My ds7 is loving Developmental Math It is virtually self-instructional. My ds can't read but he can do this on his own with little direction from me. I love it, he loves it, it's a great fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amie Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Had my 3 kids take placement tests with CLE and we will begin with that this week. Thank you very much to everybody who responded, I'm very blessed to be part of the a supportive homeschool forum. God bless. I hope it goes well for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Still loving CLE Math for the 6 & 7 y/o but not so much for the 12yr old. She's using Time4learning Math. Thanks again everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Saxon, Christian Light Education, McRuffy COLOR Math, Rod and Staff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm new to homeschooling, my 11 y/o uses TT, my 7 yr old uses MUS, but I'm having a lot of problem with MCP Math for the 6yr old (MUS for did not work) I also work full- time out of my home. Her learning style is textbook style but I AM the one having the problem. I can't seem to "come down" to her level & explain the concept for her to understand. I need a teacher's manual that will show me in quotes exactly what to say to her. Or an online program would be great...or combining textbook with an easy to use online program.... Help. :confused::w00t::001_unsure::ack2::eek::ohmy::crying: Math Mammoth or Right Start or even Singapore with the HIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeofakind Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I am using McRuffy and I have to say we've enjoyed it- first grade. My daughter is building a great foundation in math I feel. It is pretty open and go with some prep for the games but not a lot. The teachers manual is pretty good- but I wouldn't say it's overly scripted but just enough! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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