mom2bee Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 If you wanted to do 2 complementary programs for elementary math, which two would you pick? Lets say you wanted the programs to complement one another, what ever that means to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'll preface this with I think it totally depends upon the child as they all learn differently. Some do better with spiral while others do better with mastery. We've used both for different dc. Generally speaking CLE along with SM for concept development and challenging word problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Well, we use Singapore.... but I just ordered CLE to use with it. I don't plan on dropping SM. (I have not yet used CLE, but I'm hoping it'll become our much needed skills-drill and traditional "backup" while SM is our conceptual mathy math. ;)) ETA: I was posting while the above was posting. :p Seems like I might be on the right track.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I use RightStart and Miquon for K through 3rd. RightStart is great for understanding place value. Miquon is great for understanding how the four operations and fractions are interrelated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Miquon and MEP, or for a child (or teacher) who struggles, Miquon and R&S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We're doing Right Start and Miquon. (I am planning to add Singapore CWP because neither program has word problems!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I use MEP and Miquon for early levels, and then MEP and Beast Academy! Sometimes I pull out Math Mammoth for a particular trouble subject only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Singapore and Beast Academy. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Miquon and SM and later on SM with BA. Early stage focus on number sense and later stage focus on problem solving DS never get to use miquon nor BA, but for my younger DD, we did miquon and SM and will do SM and BA later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 RightStart and MEP, explaining MEP as I go instead of teaching it. HOWEVER, my first two kids are totally different. DS8 thrives on RS. DD6 hates it. MEP is restoring her love for math. DS8 finds it annoying. Do choose two programs (if you want to) that are right for your kid. Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five More Minutes Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Miquon and SM and later on SM with BA. Early stage focus on number sense and later stage focus on problem solving This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 For 1st-5th we are using Singapore (I teach) along with Saxon (kids do on their own) and Life of Fred for fun on Fridays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 How to Tutor and Arithmetic Village. Neither of these programs have a lot of problems to work. I struggle to use Strayer-Upton as my core, because I stress over what to skip and do. As a problem banks it works fine, though. So will many other inexpensive options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkd Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 MM and Excel math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We use MM for strong basics and Life of Fred for quirky, think-outside-the-box fun! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We use Right Start for teaching math conceptually and Math Mammoth for extra practice. My oldest dd needs lots of practice and reinforcement to remember how to solve the problems. We sometimes add in Math Enhancement Program for fun. She likes doing the puzzle type problems and they really challenge her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I use MEP and Miquon for early levels, and then MEP and Beast Academy! My answer exactly! Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Miquon and SM. Miquon and MEP. Miquon or Schiller. Miquon or RightStart. Miquon or.... I don't really care so long as Miquon is in it for those ages!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We're doing Singapore and LoF right now, I really like the combo, since LoF shows Math being used in every day life while Singapore gives more practice and reinforcement of Math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Singapore and Life of Fred. I would not want to do two FULL programs, but one full program that stands alone and one supplement for fun works here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I can't pick two. Singapore, Miquon, and Life if Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Right Start (which I detest teaching, but it really is a great program in many ways) and Math Mammoth. We've also pulled in some Miquon and MEP here and there, but not consistently. I have been eyeballing Life of Fred, too, to pull in for some additional fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I use Math mammoth and Miquon with some verbal math lessons thrown in for mental practice. have LOF but it's not really working for us at the moment, so it's just sitting on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We use MM for strong basics and Life of Fred for quirky, think-outside-the-box fun! :) Same! My first thought was, well, I only use ONE program - Math Mammoth. But we do Life of Fred as well. If it wasn't fun, I would stop using it, and likely wouldn't look for another program right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoZeeCo's Mom Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mequon and MEP here! Love them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) On 2/25/2013 at 9:09 AM, boscopup said: Edited June 2 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mélie Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Math Mammoth and Miquon, then Math Mammoth and Beast Academy. My kids don't consider LOF to be school work. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijobu Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 4 days a week of Singapore. One day a week, do an activity out of Penrose the Mathematical Cat, or Games for Math or something similar. Starting 3rd or 4th grade, do a practice Math Olympiad-Elementary exam and review the solutions together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicai Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Math Mammoth would be an absolute as I can't say enough about the rock solid foundation this curriculum has given my daughter so far. She knows her stuff. I have been lightly using Miquon with my younger DD and I really like the approach; however, I have found it difficult to teach from. Jury's still out there. Currently eyeing LofF as a supplement - I think my older would really dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaHappy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Singapore and Rod & Staff. And I would do Singapore a year behind Rod & Staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Singapore and Miquon has worked well at this home. I'd throw in Primary Grade Challenge math when Miquon is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Singapore and Miquon, picking supplemental SM books that are either challenging or supportive, depending on child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Home Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'm using R&S and slowly using CLE on the side (we just cover the extras that R&S is not yet covering). We will finish R&S 3 soon but we are only in CLE 302. It's only about ten minutes of extra work per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Horizons Math (main; spiral) + Math Mammoth Blue Series (supplement; topical) Horizons Math -- The TM is mostly useless for me, except for the answer key. However, my three girls enjoy the lessons, the colored pages, the variety of problems, the consistency of getting it done (open & go), and seeing their progress. It's very simple to use, and not expensive to purchase. Math Mammoth Blue Series -- MM Blue is not the same as MM Light Blue (a complete math course). Blue is topical, downloadable, printable, and bindable (we use a ProClick). We move around in the various books to keep things interesting. My students work as far through a book as they can, then we move to another topic (e.g., Geometry, Money, Addition/Subtraction, Measurement, Clock). No bells and whistles with either of these programs, but you can add all the manipulatives, games, workbooks, online stuff, and supplements you want or need. In our case, this combination has worked well to ensure that math is consistently done, retained, practiced, and enjoyed. They all look forward to math, and they all seem to be doing well. And to think I used to moan about Horizons! Once I stopped trying to use the TM, we were fine. Singapore made us cry. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipitous journey Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 earliest years: MathUSee MEP after 1st or 2nd grade Galore Park (starts with Junior Maths 1) -- terrific maths instruction, plus interesting content (history of numbers &c) Singapore (I'd start in 2B or 3A) -- plenty of review, fits standards nicely. -- once all levels of Beast Academy are out, I'd reconsider all of the above depending on what it's like & what my student is like. And agreeing with Boscopup that I'd probably not do two full programs simultaneously; the mix and match is a flexible thing around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 No doubt: Miquon & Singapore. Did it with all three kids, and it worked beautifully every time. Now, however, there is Beast Academy coming out for 3rd & up . . . If I had another kid, I'd surely want to do that. It's one more reason I regret not having more kids! If I had a little one now, I'd likely do Miquon + SM for 1st-4th or so, then likely switch to BA (starting BA 3rd grade after already finishing Miquon and also finishing SM 3rd or 4th). But, I haven't SEEN BA (tragic!), so I don't know for sure at what levels I'd make the change. I just know I wouldn't want to miss BA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASDAQ Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Miquon and SM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJones Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 We use Singapore (SE) and Teaching Textbooks together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFM Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 We also like Snagpore with Life of Fred. My kids BEG to do Life of Fred each day. It's fun math :) I plan do to Miquon and Singapore with my upcoming daughter. Perhaps Rightstart, still weighing the options there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Math Mammoth and Beast Academy or Math Mammoth and Life of Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 We did Singapore followed by Galore Park Maths. In one case we changed at age 7, in the other at about age 10. Changing at 7 was smoother. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 We will be using 3...BJU, BA, and this web sites week by week essentials http://mathlearnnc.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4507283&pageId=5051238 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFM Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 We will be using 3...BJU, BA, and this web sites week by week essentials http://mathlearnnc.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4507283&pageId=5051238 Thanks for sharing this site, looks useful and neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chrysalis Academy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 We use MM for strong basics and Life of Fred for quirky, think-outside-the-box fun! :) :iagree: although there is no way I can actually pick just two . . . but these are our two main programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundAbout Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 RightStart and Miquon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Miquon and SM and later on SM with BA. Early stage focus on number sense and later stage focus on problem solving DS never get to use miquon nor BA, but for my younger DD, we did miquon and SM and will do SM and BA later on This is our plan with our younger child. For a child that could not get into Singapore (aka my son) We are doing TT and LOF. We are slowly adding R&S now that he is catching up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chelli Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Add us to the Miquon (conceptual, but spiral) and Singapore math group, although we use MIF (conceptual and mastery) which is Singapore style. I am hoping to move my dd into the MIF/BA (super conceptual) combination later this year. I also really love MEP (conceptual and spiral) so I might try to throw some of that in there if I had unlimited math time in our school day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer2911mom Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 We liked Singapore and RS for K, then Singapore and CLE after that, but we are adding some MUS, too. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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