What elementary math curriculum/curricula will you be using in 2015-2016? Multiple choice poll

[IfIOnly]

I am curious and used Cathy Duffy's math index on her website for curricula choices. Let me know if I left something out, and I'll add it to the poll.  Thanks for voting! I'd love to hear additional info. about your math choices this year, too, so please comment! 

 

ETA: The poll feature isn't set up have more than 20 answers to a question and requires you to answer all the questions in order to vote, so this poll is set up the best I could with the limited options. 

 

ETA: Added: Beast Academy

                      MEP

                      Ray's 

 

ETA: If using Singapore, Please vote for "Singapore Math" rather than Primary Mathematics, as they're the same curriculum. Sorry!

[Slache]

The polls says you have to vote in both thingies.

[IfIOnly]

The polls says you have to vote in both thingies.

 

Fixed it the best I could! Thanks!

[wapiti]

more options:

Beast Academy

MEP

[IfIOnly]

more options:

Beast Academy

MEP

 

Added to the poll. Thanks!

[IfIOnly]

The poll feature isn't set up have more than 20 answers to a question and requires you to answer all the questions in order to vote, so this poll is set up the best I could with my limited options. 

[Slache]

I voted Miquon, but we will also be using Ray's.

[IfIOnly]

I voted Miquon, but we will also be using Ray's.

 

Added Ray's. Thanks!

[shinyhappypeople]

Math Mammoth for older, Teaching Textbooks for younger.  

[IfIOnly]

I had no idea there were so many CLE users here!

[Farrar]

MEP for one child, Jousting Armadillos for the other (this is a pre-algebra program so I don't think you should necessarily add it...).

 

Previously we used MM, Math in Focus, Miquon, and Beast Academy at various points. MM and Math in Focus had good points, but we decided to leave them. Miquon and Beast we finished.

[SilverMoon]

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Edited May 18 by SilverMoon

[Targhee]

Couldn't vote because I'm not using anything from the first group. We are using Singapore and Beast Academy (and might start RS A with preschooler)

 

Also using AoPS for 8th grader

[vaquitita]

Nm

Edited December 12, 2015 by vaquitita

[IfIOnly]

MEP for one child, Jousting Armadillos for the other (this is a pre-algebra program so I don't think you should necessarily add it...).

 

Previously we used MM, Math in Focus, Miquon, and Beast Academy at various points. MM and Math in Focus had good points, but we decided to leave them. Miquon and Beast we finished.

 

 

DS/K will use Rod and Staff 1.

 

DD/2nd will use Horizons 3.

 

DD/5th will use Art of Problem Solving. (prealg, not Beast, so I didn't vote for her)

 

DS/7th will also use upper Art of Problem Solving

 

Farrar and SilverMoon, I'll leave pre algebra out of this one, even though I know some elementary kids get to it before Jr. High. Thanks for voting!

 

Couldn't vote because I'm not using anything from the first group. We are using Singapore and Beast Academy (and might start RS A with preschooler)

 

Also using AoPS for 8th grader

Targhee, you'd need to pick the ****You have to vote on both questions to answer the poll, so pick this option if your curriculum/curricula is in the continued section** on the first section, and it will let you vote!

[IfIOnly]

You have Singapore listed twice.

 

I'm using Singapore and beast with 10yo, Singapore and school aid/conventional arithmetic with spunky (not on your list) with 8yo, Singapore and possibly miquon with 5yo.

 

Cathy Duffy had Primary Mathematics and Singapore Math as separate curricula. Are they the same?

 

ETA: Is "school aid/conventional arithmetic with spunky" the name of a curriculum? Thanks!

[happypamama]

DS/K will use Rod and Staff 1.

 

DD/2nd will use Horizons 3.

 

DD/5th will use Art of Problem Solving. (prealg, not Beast, so I didn't vote for her)

 

DS/7th will also use upper Art of Problem Solving

Glad I'm not the only one with a variety!

 

I will be using MEP 1-2 with my 6-7yo, first grader-ish.

I will be using Singapore 5 with my 10yo fifth grader.

I will be using Saxon Algebra 1 with my 13yo eighth grader, but I didn't include her in my vote, since she's not really elementary.

Might use MEP Reception with my 4yo preKer but I think that's unlikely.

[vaquitita]

Nm

Edited December 12, 2015 by vaquitita

[SilverMoon]

Derail not meant for the poll:

Glad I'm not the only one with a variety!

 

I will be using MEP 1-2 with my 6-7yo, first grader-ish.

I will be using Singapore 5 with my 10yo fifth grader.

I will be using Saxon Algebra 1 with my 13yo eighth grader, but I didn't include her in my vote, since she's not really elementary.

Might use MEP Reception with my 4yo preKer but I think that's unlikely.

I have more than that if it helps you feel better. ;) DD/10th will use both MCP and AoPS, and DS/11th will either work with a tutor (using Larson book) or use Teaching Textbooks.

 

I firmly believe putting them each in the book that serves the individual best streamlines our day far more efficiently than one-size fits all. :)

[Meacher]

I'm using Teaching Textbooks 6 for my 5th grade DS this year.

[IfIOnly]

I'm using Teaching Textbooks 6 for my 5th grade DS this year.

 

We're continuing with TT this year. I'm surprised there are so few using TT, so far, on the poll. I know many homeschoolers who use it in real life.

[Rosie_0801]

CSMP as well as a few options already included in the poll.

[sbgrace]

I used, and liked, both RightStart and Math in Focus in the past.

 

This year I am using CLE with added word problem workbooks from Singapore, so I voted for both. CLE is my primary program though.

[IfIOnly]

Those are the same. The name is primary mathematics. It's from Singapore. Most people call it Singapore math. Maybe it's full name is Singapore primary mathematics.

 

School aid is the publisher, conventional arithmetic with spunky the donkey is the name of the math program. It's just grades 1-2. It's written to precede study time arithmetic.

 

 

CSMP as well as a few options already included in the poll.

 

The problem with adding Schoolaid's Learning with Spunky and Study Time and Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP) is I'd have to make a third section which would make voting even more confusing! Ha! Thanks for mentioning these, and if I have additional curricula come up, then I may go ahead and make this poll even more complicated. :p

[IfIOnly]

I used, and liked, both RightStart and Math in Focus in the past.

 

This year I am using CLE with added word problem workbooks from Singapore, so I voted for both. CLE is my primary program though.

 

Thanks for clarifying!

[Junie]

We use Abeka for K-3 and Saxon for 4 and up.  I voted for both since you were kind enough to put those on different questions for me. :)

[smfmommy]

I am using Math Lessons for a Living Education for grades K, 2, 4. Principles of Mathematics sold by Masterbooks for grade 6. I may use Teaching Textbooks 5 for my fourth grader too.

[kateingr]

Love this! The results aren't too much of a surprise so far, but it's fascinating to see the numbers. I'll be using Beast Academy with my third grader and RightStart first edition with my kindergartner.

[texasmama]

Little dd will do a combo of Singapore as her primary with LOF as a secondary for kicks because she likes it.

[rimk3]

My second graders are using MEP and Miquon. My fourth grader is using Beast Academy. They all use Khan (not listed) as a supplement when needed for review or extra practice. We read LOF for fun, very casually.

[Lang Syne Boardie]

My last elementary student, a rising fifth grader, will be using Rod and Staff and Horizons. This combo has worked very well for him -- R&S cements the algorithms and facts. Horizons is fun for him, because he likes the colors, the manipulatives, the varied topics in each lesson, and the tight spiral.

[Farrar]

I predict the percentages will stay about the same on these, even though the sample size is really low. I think Singapore, MM, and CLE generally have the most users followed by Saxon, MEP, Miquon, Horizons, Right Start, and Life of Fred. The Beast numbers surprise me a little.

 

But I think it's worth noting that the most popular program is not always the best for you or you kid. :)

[daffodil]

Singapore & Beast Academy

[bluemongoose]

DD 6th: I didnt vote as she is using AOP PreAlgebra

DS 3rd: Singapore, Miquon (last book), Beast

DS 2nd: MM and Miquon

DS Pre: Right Start A

[Grover]

Grade by Age: DD - entering 1st I think.  Miquon.  Fred.  Khan

DS: 3rd maybe 4th?  Fred, Khan + some locally produced stuff and Jousting Armadillos, etc.  I'd be using AOPS if I could get it here for a reasonable cost.  Probably Alcumus at some point.

[Guest]

We just started BJU this week. Liking it so far.

[Junie]

I just looked at Beast Academy and Life of Fred, since they are so popular here and I don't know much about them.

 

I showed dd14 the LoF Apples sample.  (I picked Apples just because it was the first one.)  I thought that he might like the story aspect.  He didn't even finish reading the first page before he was full of questions. Why is a 5-year-old going for a walk at 5 a.m.?  Why...   So glad I didn't choose LoF for this child.   :lol:

 

Beast Academy looks fun, but I don't think dd7 (my nightmare girl) would be into it.

 

OP, Thanks for the survey.  It's been very interesting!!

[IfIOnly]

I just looked at Beast Academy and Life of Fred, since they are so popular here and I don't know much about them.

 

I showed dd14 the LoF Apples sample.  (I picked Apples just because it was the first one.)  I thought that he might like the story aspect.  He didn't even finish reading the first page before he was full of questions. Why is a 5-year-old going for a walk at 5 a.m.?  Why...   So glad I didn't choose LoF for this child.   :lol:

 

Beast Academy looks fun, but I don't think dd7 (my nightmare girl) would be into it.

 

OP, Thanks for the survey.  It's been very interesting!!

 

With four boys who feed off of each other's silliness, there's no way BA would work here. They would want to be viewing each other's lessons rather than staying on task or would be calling each other in constantly to see something cool or funny or whatever.  :glare:  :lol:

[Mrs. B]

Do I get brownie points if I chose one from each category, eliminating the need to pick other for either question?

[Junie]

With four boys who feed off of each other's silliness, there's no way BA would work here. They would want to be viewing each other's lessons rather than staying on task or would be calling each other in constantly to see something cool or funny or whatever.  :glare:  :lol:

 

But they would learn!!  At this point, I think I'm going to stick with what I know.  But if I ever have grandchildren... :)

[Mrs. B]

Duplicate, sorry.

[FawnsFunnyFarm]

I voted TT which 2 will be using, but I have a younger one using McRuffy as well.

[IfIOnly]

Do I get brownie points if I chose one from each category, eliminating the need to pick other for either question?

 

Haha! It's the little things, right?

 

But they would learn!!  At this point, I think I'm going to stick with what I know.  But if I ever have grandchildren... :)

 

It's true. My youngers like to pal around with their older siblings during their TT math. :)

[Tanikit]

At the moment I am using Math for a Living Education with my 4 year old along with a number of other things - we use multiple curricula for Math and always have with my eldest.

[MomatHWTK]

We'll also be using Splash Math online. 

[Ewe Mama]

We are also using McRuffy with one child and Strayer-Upton for extra practice.

[tm919]

I voted TT which 2 will be using, but I have a younger one using McRuffy as well.

Oh, I clicked everything we'll be using, even though we mostly use Saxon we do LoF for a read aloud and my older daughter will go to public K part-time where they use Envision -- so we've used some of that as well, although I have a really hard time dealing with their word problems. 

 

It kind of makes me wonder if it's the norm to use 3-5 curricula per subject!

[SparrowsNest]

5th grader --> Horizons (independently) and Beast (with me)

3rd grader --> Horizons (independently, or may make a lateral move to CLE as we've hit a bit of a wall) and Beast (with me) 

1st grader --> Math in Focus, Miquon and Shiller

Kindy --> Miquon and Shiller

[pitterpatter]

The plan is Beast Academy with a couple of topics pulled from Singapore (i.e. time, money).

[Susie in MS]

With that many options , you'd think that would cover them all! Goes to show just how blessed we are with curricula. 

 

I am and will be using Math Lessons for  a Living Education with my now 5th grader. We are sad that it only goes to the 5th grade and are hoping Angela Odell decides to write a Year 6.