SparklyUnicorn Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 curses.... of course I had to buy it...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrosia Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Which MCT level do you add it to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Anyone have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 http://www.rfwp.com/book/fishmeal-and-the-mounching-monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I bought it as soon as I got the email. :) My oldest loved the Mud books so I couldn't resist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Which MCT level do you add it to? Probably 1 or 2, but I'm guessing. My older kid has been through 4 levels and is a bit past the intended age, but I think he'll still get a kick out of it. We enjoyed the Mud set. My younger kid is currently in level 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I bought it as soon as I got the email. :) My oldest loved the Mud books so I couldn't resist. I did too! And I got the two math books in the e-mail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'm going, "I didn't see those, lalalala". I bought BA 4 today too so that will have to be good for now, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 It's available as an iBook, if you can use those, Sadie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I did too! And I got the two math books in the e-mail. I feel so left out of the secret email club. ;) What are the new math books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I feel so left out of the secret email club. ;) What are the new math books? From the email: Robert Black, an engineer in his daytime job, is writing novels for us in the genre of mathematical fiction. Night of the Frightening Fractions follows the popularNight of the Paranormal Patterns. Each chapter is filled with pre-algebra math problems that the girl hero has to solve on behalf of a crowd of strange monsters who have adopted her as their Pattern-Finder. Children's Bookwatch said of "Night of the Paranormal Patterns": Highly recommended, especially for public and school library YA collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I feel so left out of the secret email club. ;) What are the new math books? http://www.rfwp.com/book/robert-blacks-mathematical-fiction They are basically math stories/novels. I believe there is a way to sign up for the e-mails on the website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yay! My dd asked lately about whether or not he was adding to the Mud books. She'll be thrilled! Def getting the iBook though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thank you. Unfortunately, we don't own an ipad. Yep. They are a zillion dollars. I know nothing about ibooks, but I assume they don't work on android devices. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 http://www.rfwp.com/book/robert-blacks-mathematical-fiction They are basically math stories/novels. I believe there is a way to sign up for the e-mails on the website. Ooohhh! These look interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SereneHome Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I should probably start another thread, but may be someone can give me quick info I thought MCT LA curriculum for grades 3 and up, but it looks like Grammar Island is for 7 yr old. Do people start MCT earlier than 3rd grade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I should probably start another thread, but may be someone can give me quick info I thought MCT LA curriculum for grades 3 and up, but it looks like Grammar Island is for 7 yr old. Do people start MCT earlier than 3rd grade? Some people do, but they often report that the poetry component is a little too difficult for their children at that age. It also seems that many of them take a break later on, because their kids aren't always able for the jump in difficulty between levels. Some have used it early without difficulty. I think the official recommendation is that Grammar Island is meant for 4th graders or for advanced/gifted 3rd graders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SereneHome Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyroo Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I should probably start another thread, but may be someone can give me quick info I thought MCT LA curriculum for grades 3 and up, but it looks like Grammar Island is for 7 yr old. Do people start MCT earlier than 3rd grade? When I have heard Michael Clay Thompson speak at conventions, he has always emphasized that kids are ready for Grammar Island when they are reading to learn instead of learning to read. Also, I asked him about the Mud Trilogy and he said it would be fine for a kid to read those before they started Grammar Island. My current plan is for Peter to read the Mud Trilogy toward the end of first grade (he is currently in K and reading at a high 3rd grade level) and probably be ready for Grammar Island in 2nd. If, however, he struggles then we will simply set it aside for 6 to 12 months. Wendy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yay, another book to stare longingly at and not be able to buy. I suppose when I finish homeschooling I could set myself up as a local supplier for all the resources that cost a million bucks to post to AU....or hey, MCT could just produce an e-book!!! Enjoy your book Wendy. And I only say that slightly passive-aggressively :) Do it do it do it do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yep. They are a zillion dollars. I know nothing about ibooks, but I assume they don't work on android devices. Anyone know? I'm pretty sure you can download the iBook app onto windows devices... I'll have to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 So those who bought the math books, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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