eternallytired Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 DD is currently in the middle of RS-C. I enjoyed using A completely informally, thought B was simply epic, and C...well, it's okay. My issue is that while the visuals are great for DD, who needs to see something to understand, she has been pushing back against the games. She'd much rather I give her a worksheet so she can see exactly how much needs to be accomplished and go to. I'm thinking that another math program might be a better fit once she finishes C. I'm planning on BA for DS who's a ways ahead of her in C, but DD has it in her head that she's not good at math and falls apart about anything she doesn't instantly understand, so I don't think BA would be a good fit yet unless she matures a lot in the next several months. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohini Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Have you looked at developmental math? It's very visual. It's also cheap. It would make a great bridge or supplement to grow her confidence. http://www.christianbook.com/developmental-math-level-8-student-workbook/l-saad/9781587460081/pd/460027?event=ESRCG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 You might give her the placement test for CLE then run her through one or two light units to see if she likes that format better. My very visual DD ended up doing great with CLE, which surprised me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternallytired Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks, I'll take a look at those two programs! I've never heard of Developmental Math, and I really haven't looked at CLE, though I see it mentioned on here often. Off to browse... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We use BJU for my middle kiddo who sounds similar. She likes the color and the workpages are not overwhelming. There is a lesson summary at the top of the page, though they do expect you to use the TG. Unless it's a new concept, DD quite often skips the lesson with me and works on her own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We use Singapore with our visual, get-er-done, math anxious kiddo. He loves it. We don't use the workbooks, but they are visually appealing. The HIG gives a schedule, but you would have to give your child stops and starts--it's not intuitive by page layout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Another vote for CLE. If she enjoys worksheets and independent work, it could be perfect for her. It's written directly to the student. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohini Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Just FYI - the teachers guides aren't necessary for Developmental. The student books are great and provide a lot of practice on each of their given topics. I assumed that b/c you are doing RS and BA that you were looking for more conceptual programs. CLE is a fantastic program but it is very procedural. Still, we use it and it is very get 'er done. I wouldn't however call it visual. Developmental illustrates every concept (multiplication, division etc...) visually. It was a great help here for boosting mental math and building confidence. It is also fairly unique in the way that it focuses on one topic per book. It makes it very easy and efficient for targeting a specific weakness. I plan to use developmental fractions over the summer with my ds as a supplement - not because he is so weak in fractions, but because I know that going through the DM book will really solidify them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateingr Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We use Singapore with our visual, get-er-done, math anxious kiddo. He loves it. We don't use the workbooks, but they are visually appealing. The HIG gives a schedule, but you would have to give your child stops and starts--it's not intuitive by page layout. I agree, Singapore could be a really good fit (and has a similar overall approach as RightStart.) I jumped ship partly through C as well. Singapore 2A was the perfect book to transition to. We ended up going to Beast after 3A, but continuing on with Singapore would have been my plan if Beast didn't exist. I've written a full review and buying guide for Singapore if you'd like more info. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohini Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I agree, Singapore could be a really good fit (and has a similar overall approach as RightStart.) I jumped ship partly through C as well. Singapore 2A was the perfect book to transition to. We ended up going to Beast after 3A, but continuing on with Singapore would have been my plan if Beast didn't exist. I've written a full review and buying guide for Singapore if you'd like more info. After 3A did you go to Beast 3A? Do you think a student could go from 3B into Beast 4 A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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