CountryGirlShake Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We are just wrapping up MFW 1st grade (loved it for phonics/reading) and going to begin Adventures. Could anyone offer suggestions for 1st and 2nd grade math? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We are enjoying Singapore this year for first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We love Math Mammoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylandhsmom Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We're enjoying Singapore and Miquon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Singapore and Miquon here as well (with Life of Fred on Fridays). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txmommyofboys Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We use life of fred mostly and horizons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceFairy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We are loving Liberty Math A by Christian Liberty Press. Its a bit dry, but very thorough. Its reasonably priced, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We are loving Liberty Math A by Christian Liberty Press. Its a bit dry, but very thorough. Its reasonably priced, too. I'd like to be able to see this series. I first heard about it a few months ago and have been curious ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Miquon and The Verbal Math Lesson have been a good combination for my oldest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBanjoClown Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We really like Singapore. There are ideas for manipulatives and games in the HIG, as well as mental math. It gets a thumbs-up from my boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceFairy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 There are a few samples on CBD, I believe. I am swamped today, but over the weekend I could scan some pages and email them to you :) I'd like to be able to see this series. I first heard about it a few months ago and have been curious ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We love love love Horizons for my 2nd and 4th grader. It's very thorough and colorful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We love Right Start math with Math Mammoth as a supplement for more practice. My dd also enjoys MEP which is free online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Miquon for manipulatives and math mammoth for practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 CLE math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 R&S Math is a hit here for our group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We started off in first grade with Horizons and both kids really enjoyed it. It is colorful, and workbooky (which mine loved at that age) and spiral based. In any given lesson there is one focus topic and two or more review/practice topics. Every tenth lesson there is a short test. The TM is pretty important, containing additional material to cover daily that the workbook does not have in it, so you would need it. After first grade I ease the kids into Math Mammoth, which is much more conceptual (similar to Singapore). I prefer Math Mammoth's approach and plan to continue it through until 6th grade, but the first year was too much of a conceptual leap for both of mine, one of whom is very quick in math (or "Mathy"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We are currently using Math Mammoth (4th), but at your dc age, we used McGruffy Math. It was perfect for ds at that age: lots of color, short lessons, games and manipulatives for reinforcement. That was his favorite subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) . Edited June 2 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbakos Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 MathUSee is working great for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 We like RS, Miquon, MEP and Singapore Math. What style are you looking for? RightStart is very scripted. We really enjoy the variety of topics taught in a lesson, but some people feel it jumps around too much. It also uses a lot of manipulatives. Miquon uses c-rods and can be difficult to get started (for the teacher), but if you take the time to understand and teach it, it offers a wonderful, solid base for math. Many call MEP "puzzle math." There are lesson plans that go with it. It is less scripted than RS. You have probably read threads about Singapore Math. We love it here. You do not need the HIG for the lower levels, but as your child advances, they are necessary for most people. I recommend reading Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics by Liping Ma. And, no matter what you choose, supplement with LOF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Since no else mentioned it I'll bring Saxon into the discussion. We're using Saxon 1 with our ds2 in K and it's quick and easy. We review the script and then teach it with that in mind but also in our own words. Front and back of the worksheet every day takes only a few minutes. He enjoys the math facts quizes and asks us to time them. We have MM on the shelf and he will pick that up on his own most days and do a couple pages for fun. We'll sit with him and offer direction if needed. But again, 10 minutes at most. He seems to enjoy working with numbers and doesn't need anything flashy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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