LEK Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 It is a little early to be thinking about this yet but my 5yo dd is just racing through primary math at an alarming rate. We started with K math but she finished that in about 2 months start to finish. She has just now finished 1st grade math in only 4 months completing every problem in 2 separate math curricula. We are starting 2nd grade math at age 5.5, if she continues at this rate she will be finished around her 6th birthday (6 months), we are still using 2 separate math curricula MM and MUS in an attempt to slow her down and to really solidify every single concept. Would just turned 6 be too young for BA? I think she would really enjoy this program but am worried that her age will be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 For Math and Science curriculum, I do not think there is a too young. If your daughter is not ready/interested in BA when she turns 6, you can just keep it for later. I bought SM2 to SM6 in one order because my hubby tells me to just go ahead and buy. It was nice having curricula on standby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEK Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oh i hear you, i always buy several levels at once as it is wonderful to have it sitting there ready when needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mélie Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 For Math and Science curriculum, I do not think there is a too young. If your daughter is not ready/interested in BA when she turns 6, you can just keep it for later. :iagree: My 5.5 year old is loving BA. There's no harm in giving it a try. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My DD would have been ready for it-and eaten it up, at just turned 6. I would suggest not using it as the main program simply because it seems likely your DD's pace will be faster than their publication schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it probably depends on the frustration threshold of the child. Parts of it like most of 3A, ds would have loved at 5 or 6, but other parts of it would have been a disaster. Ds loves challenge, but still doesn't take to being wrong very well, and BA pushes you to try something, get it wrong, figure out why, have the persistence to go back and try it again, etc. That whole process is a constant battle with ds and would have likely been more trouble than it was worth at 5 or 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My dd started and loved BA before turning six and didn't have any issues. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Dd is 7 and using beast academy now as a fun supplement because it would have been on-level for her at about 5 or 6. We are accelerating through mus and using life of Fred, beast academy, cwp, & beast academy as supplements to keep her from being bored. She loved BA & Fred even if they are a easy for her right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it probably depends on the frustration threshold of the child. Parts of it like most of 3A, ds would have loved at 5 or 6, but other parts of it would have been a disaster. Ds loves challenge, but still doesn't take to being wrong very well, and BA pushes you to try something, get it wrong, figure out why, have the persistence to go back and try it again, etc. That whole process is a constant battle with ds and would have likely been more trouble than it was worth at 5 or 6. :iagree: This is why I'm putting the brakes on for Abby and pushing her to play outside or whatever more. I really want her to do BA, but she gets frustrated really easily. Rather than zooming through like she wants to, we are doing MEP2, SM2, IP, CWP, and Miquon. I'm pretty certain a bit of maturation between this year and next will do her good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourFidgetyFriend Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have a 6yo (whose main program is MEP) doing BA. It's just about right as a fun supplement for her. She really enjoys it, so much so that I use it as a "prize" for staying focused on her other assignments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks for the thread. DS is doing SM and Miquon and asks about BA all the time. I was waiting to get it next year, but it seems that others have started on it early. I will just get BA 3A to see how we like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov05mama Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I think it probably depends on the frustration threshold of the child. :iagree: ITA! My DS is 6 and loves Beast Academy (he's almost to 3C at the moment), but if he was easily frustrated, I would likely have held off on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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