Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 If you are doing a math journal, notebook, or something similar is this the only math you do or do your dc have an actual curriculum they follow with the journal as a supplement? I am very happy doing just a math journal with dd and so is she, but is it enough for elementary math? I am questioning it because we are having so much fun in math now, unlike the last 2 years math was agony. It feels like we are playing with math and not "doing" math. Even dd views it as a play time, she asked to take a break from her work so she can do math. I am using a few guides to make sure I cover the appropriate material (Maximum Math, Abeka 2 Teachers Manual, and an old Math book Using Mathematics 3). Dd though does not have an actual math book. We cover a wide variety of math skills each day with math facts being the only constant. I will teach when dd needs review or if a new concept is tackled. Things we covered in the 3 weeks of our new method: Math facts review with an introduction to the 8 family (daily) < > = to forming numbers place value estimation counting by 2, 5, and 10 counting by 10 starting at any number logic problems (daily) patterns geometry measuring converting measurements learning how to spell zero-ten, first-tenth plotting points word problems: reading, solving, and creating (daily) As you can see we jump around. Please...either assure me this is all I need for now (dd is in 1st grade, but doing 2nd grade math)or point me to what else I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sounds cool! This is what I want to do. We are starting with 2 days a week, the other 3 we will continue MEP (without the dreaded lesson plans). Do you have any pictures of what you are doing? Anyway, what you are doing looks similar to what my 2nd grader is doing. He's working on place value in MEP (and it does include counting by tens from various starting points). It is doing addition / subtraction with 'money' (1 cent and 10 cent 'coins'). So it seems what you are doing is great! Congratulations on finding something that works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I think it sounds wonderful!! My younger likes to jump around (and yes, we keep a math journal). We do have a spine, but we try to play a lot of games, cooking, measuring, living math etc. I think you're doing a great service to her :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Dh got the glazed over look when I started explaining what I was doing and ended with a Hmmm... :glare: Thanks both of you. I guess I just needed someone else to say "it's fine". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm also leaning towards, "I betcha I could teach grade school math without a curriculum." :D Do you have a list of topics that you plan to cover? You could use something like AoPS' Kitchen Table Math as a list of topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 It's probably better than fine. Enjoy math. I was tenaciously holding on to MM until about a month ago when I finally relaxed into the reality that we can do this without it especially considering that doing math in a way that with this child was something like pulling teeth was doing more harm than good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I've never heard of a math journal. What is it? How does this work? Always looking for new math ideas. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I've never heard of a math journal. What is it? How does this work? Always looking for new math ideas. Kelly There was a big thread on this recently... I'm intrigued too! http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319059&highlight=journal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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