Dreambox

[melmichigan]

When I purchased Dreambox for my son on HSBC it said K-5. To me that would including 5th grade. Looking at the progress it only shows progress including 4th grade. Is there 5th grade material?

[Paige]

I called and asked about this and I don't think they really have 5th grade material yet. They said they had "remedial" 5th grade material (uh, 4th grade??) and they were releasing new lessons all of the time. I expect that a full 5th grade curriculum is planned but I think it was not honest for them to claim they currently go up to 5th grade. I haven't decided if I am irritated enough to pitch a fit about it. If I had known, then I wouldn't have bought it for my son at the co-op.

[terrafirma]

I purchased this from HSBC thinking it would go up to 5th too. I have a rising fourth grader, so I feel like its usefulness is a bit limited with the material it currently has available. It'd be nice if they add more before the subscription is up as I'm feeling pretty "meh" about having bought it.

[Grover]

yeah, we've found the same - DS is finishing up the gaps he had from 4th and there is nothing more there. I though k-5 meant it included 5th as well.

[NotSoObvious]

They just added 4th grade a few months ago, with plans to add fifth.

 

I think it's great, even if it's a bit of review. My girls think it's really fun and it covers a wide range of concepts.

 

We like it and we'll continue to use it until at least Christmas, unless they add 5th.

 

It makes a great summer supplement, if nothing else!

[jenbrdsly]

For a while even back when it was just K-3, the 3rd grade didn't seem complete to me at all. But, my son still really enjoyed Dreambox and learned a lot. I don't think it could be a stand-alone homeschooling program. But it is a fantastic supplement, or stand-alone Afterschooling program.