EmilyGF Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 ... what did you do next? I am not intimidated by teaching math and I refuse to use a video. Thanks, Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 We loved Harold Jacobs here. Foerster is also awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 For oldest ds, I used Singapore in 5th and 6th grades and Auffman Pre-Algebra in 7th and now Foerster's Algebra (spanning 8th - 9th grades). For next ds, I used CLE for 5th and 6th grades (I needed something independent so I could teach the younger guys) and now he is doing AOPS Pre-Algebra. I didn't like the mastery approach of Singapore alone although I did have them both use all the levels of Challenging Word Problems. I also had my oldest do Life of Fred Fractions, Decimals & Percents, and both Pre-Algebras for fun spanning several summers. He enjoys Fred and wants to use it for Geometry. I'm not so sure it will stick. I did not feel as though my guys were ready for algebra after RS E as the author suggests. I know my current ds in RS E is not even close to that level of math. He needs the regiment of something like CLE so that is what he will be doing next year. For kids who "get it" really quick, CLE may be painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Mostly a bump because I'm looking at this for spring. I have Singapore 5A, and it looks like a smooth transition, but I, too, hesitate with the more mastery approach. My oldest isn't quick with math, and I don't have a clear path laid put for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 For oldest ds, I used Singapore in 5th and 6th grades and Auffman Pre-Algebra in 7th and now Foerster's Algebra (spanning 8th - 9th grades). For next ds, I used CLE for 5th and 6th grades (I needed something independent so I could teach the younger guys) and now he is doing AOPS Pre-Algebra. I didn't like the mastery approach of Singapore alone although I did have them both use all the levels of Challenging Word Problems. I also had my oldest do Life of Fred Fractions, Decimals & Percents, and both Pre-Algebras for fun spanning several summers. He enjoys Fred and wants to use it for Geometry. I'm not so sure it will stick. I did not feel as though my guys were ready for algebra after RS E as the author suggests. I know my current ds in RS E is not even close to that level of math. He needs the regiment of something like CLE so that is what he will be doing next year. For kids who "get it" really quick, CLE may be painful. Did they do RightStart Geometry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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