mom2agang Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I need help finding a math program. I REALLY like A beka in the younger grades. But this year I'll have 10 kids in school and can't teach it all. I have jumped around so much in math. My kids like MUS. But IDK I just feel it needs more. I hate supplementing. We did Singapore for awhile but once to level 4A I'm lost. I'm terrible at math.BJU was okay but I can't teach each kid and video is pricey. We've done Saxon. It's not bad. It just doesn't go over well here. TT was never getting done we do a lot of school in the van.MM and I said some not so kind words! I hate how they explained stuff. I was thinking about trying horizon math. But I'm burned out on math.There has to be a math out there. I personally like more spiral than mastery. Can someone help me with a math line up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 If your children like MUS and you think you can teach it, I'd use that. It's much better to use one programme consistently than to always be looking for something different/more. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Another vote for MUS. You know it, your kids like it and it gets down. Let go of the feelings that it's not quite enough. It's a solid program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyMommy Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I was just going to say Horizons. We tried I think 3 different programs before we found it and it's worked beautifully for my daughter. The lessons are short which helps and very spiral so I'm not worried about her picking something up the first time, I know it's going to come around several times. Do you have somewhere local you could check it out before you committed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 CLE! It's spiral, has lots of review, inexpensive, clear directions, traditional style math that won't confuse you, and it comes in small workbooks that are easy to pack in car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmtzc2009 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Another vote for CLE math! I tried several of the math programs you listed with either dissatisfaction or frustration. Then a friend suggested CLE & it's been great! Clear explanations, lots of review, my ds10 almost always does it independently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Third vote for CLE. Easy to get done {it is independent from the 300 level on}, easy to cart around, easy on your budget, easy explanations. The one thing that is most important, however is to have your kids take the free placement test below and start them where they place even if it is easy at first. CLE is no fluffy math program! And to buy the reference cards. Those things are great. They have loads of useful formulas, etc. that carry over to any math program. This is the link to the placement tests. Click on the 'sample' button to pull it up. http://clp.org/store/by_grade/21 Last thing, my older 2 have been correcting their own math for years. If you don't wnat the kids doing their own, have them switch off with each other for correcting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat in MI Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I would vote to stay with MUS if that is what the kids like and that is what gets done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Of course you can try something else, but I wouldn't fuss about your fear that MUS is incomplete. Just pick a program and go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 For my older, our primary "spine" is Tablet Math and I am also using SOS to make sure we are covering the bases. Just this year I started DD in SOS for the same reason. She can work independently and it covers the topics sequentially. I have also used MUS and we still watch the DVDs but don't use the workbooks. Sometimes I also supplement with an actual ps textbook that has free online tutorials. I also use Dreambox as an independent supplement for the kids. If I don't think they understand something, I go to Khan Academy or Sophia for additional video tutorials on the topic. Of all the above, Tablet Math (for older students) and MUS do the best job of teaching the math for me. So in your case, if you want to stick with one program I'd use MUS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'm another vote for CLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 CLE! It's spiral, has lots of review, inexpensive, clear directions, traditional style math that won't confuse you, and it comes in small workbooks that are easy to pack in car. This. CLE is 80% independent and the TMs are easy to follow. It's spiral. In your position you have to exchange ideal for realistic. Math has to get done …. and you may want to consider outsourcing higher level math because you can't possibly teach that many students. If you have an older kiddo who is trustworthy and capable I'd consider hiring him/her to tutor a younger in math for a season or two. I can't imagine having 10 to teach. I am totally overwhelmed with 4 students … God bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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