Crimson Wife Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 singapore math grade 7-10 offering is in a mess due to common core. This is not true. I used the old version of DM 1A and now we are in the new version of 7B. There is very little difference between the two except that the CCS version has some added topics (which is why I switched). The 8th grade CCS books are supposed to be available this summer. I will for sure be outsourcing the teaching of math by pre-calc (if not before) so I am not at all concerned about the lack of higher level materials. Right now the plan is to take my DD through DM 8B and the geometry section of DM 3 (or will it be DM 9 by then?) and then see how confident I feel about finishing out the DM series vs. outsourcing algebra 2. Certainly I wouldn't base my elementary school pick of MEP vs. Singapore based on concerns about secondary math. MEP is a good program but it isn't a good "fit" for my teaching style. I like "soft spiral" programs where each chapter is on one topic and there is a very clear scope & sequence that I can judge my student's progress along. I used MEP Reception and 1A with my DS but while I felt like he was doing a lot of very interesting math work, I couldn't quiet that nagging little voice of doubt that he was actually making any progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 BJU, it incorporates a wide variety of learning: Review Logic Writing mental math problem solving and hands on work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for sharing your viewpoint. :-) See, that's the first thing I thought of when I first read this thread title - no homeschooler worth her salt will do only one maths curriculum. If not another whole curric, most will at least add a supplement - maths readers, word problems, contest problems, vintage maths books, etc. ;) :w00t: :confused1: Ummm.... I have no comment, other than that I have no comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 :w00t: :confused1: Ummm.... I have no comment, other than that I have no comment. Yeah, I disagree as well. Some kids and families do fine on one. It really depends on your kid. I skip around, but I would NEVER say a homeschooler wasn't worth their salt for not doing the same. As for my vote, I would go with MEP. It's free and calls for a variety of learning styles. I really love Singapore, some parts of Saxon, MM, LoF, and RightStart, too, though. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 This is not true. I used the old version of DM 1A and now we are in the new version of 7B. There is very little difference between the two except that the CCS version has some added topics (which is why I switched). The 8th grade CCS books are supposed to be available this summer. Mess is not the most exact word to use. I do prefer having a full set though and NEM and NSM series are both "incomplete" now. I was going to order the DM 7A & 7B but my older boy has done most of the chapters. These are the topics he has not fully done. " Slopes of Linear Graphs A. Positive Slopes B. Negative Slopes C. Special Cases" - He has done positive correlation, negative correlation and no correlation. He has not done calculation for slope. "16.1 Set Notation A. Sets B. Equal Sets C. Subsets D. Universal Set and Empty Set E. Complement of a Set" - . He has done P(AUB), P(AnB), P(A'), and p(A) + p(A') = 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for sharing your viewpoint. :-) See, that's the first thing I thought of when I first read this thread title - no homeschooler worth her salt will do only one maths curriculum. If not another whole curric, most will at least add a supplement - maths readers, word problems, contest problems, vintage maths books, etc. ;) Guess I really screwed up with my first 5 kids then and need to have my "salt" taken away. Never supplemented Horizons for K-6th grade books for any of them. Can't imagine how they managed to turn out the way they did. ;) #6 is the first child I have ever supplemented with and just started to last yr. I honestly do not believe she is a "stronger" math student than my others w/o any supplementing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I've never ever heard of people doing more than 1 math curriculum at a time until I came here (and I've homeschooled 11 years and been a part of a large homeschool community)!? I don't think it's as common as you think, to do more than one math curriculum. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Christian Liberty Press correspondance school used Saxon starting at 54, and has been writing their own curriculum for before that. I would really like to get a look at this curriculum. Hunter, I have had Liberty Math for K and 2nd. Although my dd has struggled with math, I have to say that I really like Liberty a lot! I think one reason it is not more popular than it is, is that many want a TM that is more scripted. The one with Liberty has just basic ideas on how to teach the math. The other reason I feel it has not taken off is they only go to 2nd grade at this point. I don't know why CBD doesn't sell the 2nd grade book (the one with a frog and some red balloons on the cover), but you can see it at RR. I felt this book covered everything well without too much drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for sharing your viewpoint. :-) See, that's the first thing I thought of when I first read this thread title - no homeschooler worth her salt will do only one maths curriculum. If not another whole curric, most will at least add a supplement - maths readers, word problems, contest problems, vintage maths books, etc. ;) :confused1: :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If I were using one curriculum *at a time*, for my kids (whom I've only taught at upper grade levels), we do MM through 5/6-ish followed by AoPS. For K, I'd use Miquon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I have used Modern Curriculum Press for a decade now and the only regrets I have ever had were the 3 times I gave something else a try. Unless MCP completely changes, I'm sticking with it until 6th/7th grade for all the rest of my kids. I don't supplement it. I have LoF and other Mathy books they are welcome to enjoy if they want at their leisure, but that's it. The kids who have done MCP straight through are having no problems at all going into Lials and further, do quite decent to very well on their itbs and ACTs, so I'm quite happy and so are they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Meh. I'm worth my salt as a home schooler. Worth some chocolate and wine too for that matter. ;p There is a fine line between being eclectic vs curriculum hopping or scattered. When it comes to math, I personally feel staying with a solid program is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorisuewho Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like Rightstart for K, followed by MEP. If I wanted a straightforward traditional math my top choices would be: Christian Light Education (which technically doesn't have a K program), Rod & Staff, or the Amish Spunky series (which also doesn't start until first grade). Actually, even if I was going to go with a traditional math program, I might still do Rightstart for K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Math Mammoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 RightStart is an awfully strong foundation. After RS B, I think moving along to Singapore or Math in Focus or similar is just as good. But I think RS really shines in its early presentation of concepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junepep Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If I were stuck with one curricula for K, I'd do MEP-reception a couple of days a week but I'd also buy and use cuisinaire rods and pattern blocks for the other two-three days a week (since reception is only 60 lessons) for us to play around with (*cough* no, I totally didn't just add Miquon back in there -- no books!! See!! *shifty eyes*). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 For K through 2nd: we did counting, skip counting, fun math games, and began CLE in 1st-2nd grade. For 3rd we will begin Teaching Textbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alira Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Miquon, for sure. I add word problems for my 2nd grader, but Miquon is plenty for kindergarten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hunter, I have had Liberty Math for K and 2nd. Although my dd has struggled with math, I have to say that I really like Liberty a lot! I think one reason it is not more popular than it is, is that many want a TM that is more scripted. The one with Liberty has just basic ideas on how to teach the math. The other reason I feel it has not taken off is they only go to 2nd grade at this point. I don't know why CBD doesn't sell the 2nd grade book (the one with a frog and some red balloons on the cover), but you can see it at RR. I felt this book covered everything well without too much drill. Thanks for the review. The samples looked awfully good. I'd really like to see these books at some point without buying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adjunctmom Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Life of Fred. Hands down. Works for my kids :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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