Guest DisplayName Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 We've been using MEP for a while now, and I really like it, but it's rather teachter intensive. I'd love to move back to a more traditional math curriculum that ds would be able to do on his own, or at least most of it. Is there something out there that is not Saxon, MM or CLE? I'd prefer spiral with quite some review, but would consider mastery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Horizons is spiral. Singapore is mastery (with a soft spiral through the years). I use Singapore myself, and while there is a teaching time, it's short in my house. I then send him off to do the written assignment. I've tried MEP in the past, and I didn't like teaching it. I love teaching Singapore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Horizons might fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Horizons is spiral but it doesn't have tons of review. The teacher book has more but it's not every lesson. I think you would need to print off free worksheets to truly have a lot of review. The teaching time is short and honestly, Ds prefers to read it himself and do the work. But the teacher book isn't overly helpful. Luckily at this stage I remember it all :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Horizons would fit, and it is a good traditional math program. However be aware that you would need to do the teaching from the TM. Some people skip the TM and only hand their kids the worksheets. Skipping the TM would lead to missing a substantial and important part of the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 My favorite traditional math is Rod and Staff. The first three years require the teacher to actually teach the lessons first, but they are scripted in the wonderful teacher manual, and they don't take very long. From fourth grade up, everything the children need to know is in their textbooks; there is optional oral classtime in the TM if you want to have that little face time with the dc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I've found MUS, MathMammoth, and Chalkdust to lend themselves to students working on their own (or with video instructor), but all tend toward mastery, not spiral. I've been told that Saxon can suit work on own and is more spiral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) . Edited March 9 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 THere is the Amish Study Time series. PACES have been around forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie in MS Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Not to be a stick in the mud or anything but if your children are Kindy and 2nd grade, they really NEED a more teacher intensive approach for math in the elementary grades. Math is so abstract for young minds and they need a lot of hand holding. BUT if you truly desire to let go more, I hear Teaching Textbooks is a wonderful curriculum and it starts out in the 3rd grade. It's also spiral and the lessons can be done on the computer. I've never used it myself but I've seen such great reviews for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorisuewho Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I agree with the suggestions of Rod and Staff or Studytime. However, I also agree with the pp that said that at grades K and 2, they require a lot of teacher time. Some programs may require less, but really in math those are just levels that need a lot of teacher time. period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamamindy Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Curious... what exactly is "traditional" math? I also will give my vote of Singapore math. We have a few different math curricula on our shelves, and I find SM to be the least teacher intensive. There is a short lesson, and she can pretty much do the WB on her own. (She does like me to stay nearby - but I think that's more of a personality thing than an ability to work independently.) I am also looking for ways to give more practice independently, so I appreciate you asking the question! Right now, we play games for practice. It's her (& my!) favorite way to practice, but, in reality there isn't always the time. I had also just assumed that a child of this age would require some teacher assistance with math and not be able to do it all independently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Horizons might be a decent fit, or Singapore, particularly if you get the additional books and work them a month or so behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Rod and Staff, Abeka or Horizons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I like A Beka for spiral tradional math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie in MS Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Another vote for A Beka for a spiral traditional math. It is more teacher intensive than you may be willing to do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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