Going from CLE math to Math in Focus

[jer2911mom]

Has anyone tried going from CLE math to Math in Focus? We have been using a combo of CLE math and Singapore PM Stds. for 1st and 2nd grade, but it is getting to be a lot. I feel like CLE is very solid and is surprisingly more conceptual than meets the eye, but Singapore PM and MIF have more of a focus on word problems, mental strategies, and application. I feel like the CLE progression is more logical to me and I like the built-in facts practice and drill, but I like the challenge that Singapore and MIF present and feel they would be good for my dd. She is getting burned out on CLE but enjoys Singapore PM. I feel like MIF might be a good compromise for us because it has more review and practice than PM. I also like the format a lot better. The TMs are crazy expensive but I like that they provide solutions and snapshots of the student pages. I feel like it is easier for me to see what to teach with those vs. the HIGs. I really do not like the setup of the HIGs. Does anyone have experience moving from CLE to MIF? There are some things CLE covers that I don't see covered in Singapore and MIF, so I'm wondering what the transition would be like. And if you use MIF, do you supplement with facts practice and speed drills?

 

Thanks,

Kathy

[MamaChristina]

We use CLE and I have the first three levels of MIF. I'm actually thinking of having my kiddos do MIF over the summers for fun. Then we can have the best of both worlds. :drool:

[jer2911mom]

Thanks, I'm trying to figure out if there is a good way to merge the two. I really like the review in CLE for some of the basic skills but want the level of conceptual thinking in MIF as well.

 

Kathy

[jer2911mom]

Thanks, WendyK! I'm glad to know you like MIF so much!

 

Kathy