wonderfilled Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 My son is almost finished with CLE 6. He is doing very well with it. I am thinking of switching him to Discovering Mathematics in the future (8th grade) and am wondering what would be the best thing for him to do next year (7th grade). I was considering Singapore 6 (if he does okay on the placement test). I thought this would prepare him well for DM. Then I was wondering if I should just go with Math Mammoth 6 since I already have it and I've heard how similar MM is to Singapore. Or would that be too much like repeating 6th grade? Any other suggestions? I have not even completely made up my mind about DM but it is top on my list right now. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderfilled Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 :001_smile: Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I haven't used DM, but is there a reason not to do it in 7th? (In other words, I'm bumping this back up for you, LOL). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderfilled Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 :001_smile: Thanks Lynn. I am afraid it might be too difficult for him never having done any Singapore-style math. Maybe one of my questions should have been if anybody has gone into DM without any prior Singapore experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Since my dd has always done Singapore I can't answer the too hard part. We did NEM 1 and 2, we waited the year because of the too hard reports -- mistake. Absolutely no problems other than it was a confusing text for me to assign and grade. There is a different book for everything and I could never find the one I needed! Turned that part over to dd my problem was solved. For year 3 we used DM. Full answer key which NEM doesn't have that year. The materials are great. Easy to follow but lots of problems. Dd always does everything but begged to skip some in DM. Its a good text but remember that Singapore math combines all levels algebra and geometry in one text. If you only do one type of math this is going to be a problem if you want to try something else. Figuring out what level to switch to would be hard. I probably just gave you way too much info. Your original question was if he does Singapore 6 can he do DM 1 after. I see no reason why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderfilled Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks for the information, sawuk. I do hope to stick with DM if we start with it. Are you using the workbook along with the textbook? I'm just wondering because you said that there were too many problems for your Dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderfilled Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Any other thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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