hands-on-mama Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Which would you pick from these two and why? We are doing MUS Primer this year and it has worked just fine. We are doing HOD LHFHG this year and just got to thinking since it is what they recommend now. Would it be too much to try and do a little from each? I obviously wouldn't if my daughter protested. ;p She'll be much closer to 6 when we actuqlly start this. I just plan to buy at tax time. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 We started all three children with MUS Primer . It only ended up working well for one through elementary (Zeta). Our dds didn't like it and weren't retaining what was being taught. We discovered they prefer a more spiral approach which CLE offers them. We have never used Singapore which is also mastery based like MUS. But many seem to like it. They are almost opposites in terms of ease of use among other things. SM is more challenging not only to use (multiple books) but more rigorous. Some switch from SM to Math Mammoth for similar rigor but better ease of use. MUS has a different scope and sequence than most programs making it harder to switch midstream if you discover its not working out. Keep in mind that every child learns differently. And while all these programs have fans who swear by them, there are some kids with whom they are just not good fits. Only time will tell spent with each child, sometimes over several years. If something isn't working it can become painfully obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 We stayed with MUS when we switched to HOD because it was working- and still is in Gamma. I also really like the Demme approach to math and it works for my ds. Sorry, I know that's not really any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands-on-mama Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for your input! Hmm, is Math Mammoth mastery based as well? I may just do alpha this year and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for your input! Hmm, is Math Mammoth mastery based as well? I may just do alpha this year and see what happens. Yes, MM is mastery based. Also keep in mind that they have annual sales and deals which you can purchase all elementary grades through Homeschool Buyers Co-op at big savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands-on-mama Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Yes, MM is mastery based. Also keep in mind that they have annual sales and deals which you can purchase all elementary grades through Homeschool Buyers Co-op at big savings. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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