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

[purpleowl]

I use A Beka through 1st grade material, then switch to Math Mammoth.  I'll have one kid in each of those.  It's multiple choice so I selected both of those options in the first question.

[8filltheheart]

Considering that BA only has limited grade levels, it is surprising that it has the most votes. It shows how polls are not really valid ways of assessing reality, bc on a k8 forum, a program with only 3rd and 4th grades available should not have the highest number of votes. It makes me more curious about poll responder profiles than about math programs! :)

[SilverMoon]

That is funny. I think many use BA as a supplement to other programs. My 7yo uses Beast as a fun extra, but I only voted for Horizons for her.

[kirstenhill]

:iagree:   I think a lot of people are intrigued by it and maybe are using to supplement or for fun, even if it is out of grade level.

 

 

I have three kids using three different programs (CLE, Beast, Miquon).   The Miquon kid may switch to RightStart. Or we may do some of both.  I didn't vote RS though in the poll since I am not sure at this point.

[Zoo Keeper]

3rd grader:  Singapore is the main, R&S (for drill and review) is done orally/on the whiteboard, sometimes Miquon or MEP just for fun.

 

4th grader:  R&S

 

7th grader:  R&S, with MEP for fun

 

8th grader: R&S, Key to Geometry/ Algebra

[3 ladybugs]

I am not surprised I am the only one using Shiller. It is a great program but not widely used. :( No need to supplement. 

[Chrysalis Academy]

That is funny. I think many use BA as a supplement to other programs. My 7yo uses Beast as a fun extra, but I only voted for Horizons for her.

 

I voted for both MM and BA, because Morgan uses both, about equally, though she's running behind grade level on BA and is on grade level with MM.

[IfIOnly]

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.

 

 

We'll also be using Splash Math online. 

 

 

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

 

 

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. 

 

Thanks for sharing these! I checked out Splash Math and Math Lessons for a Living Educations, and they look great!

[rebcoola]

3rd Grader Mathematical Reasoning she also uses ALEKS through our charter

 

1st Grader just started Beast alone for now 

[PeachyDoodle]

CLE is our primary curriculum. We also have supplemented with Borac's word problem books, but thinking this year of switching to Singapore's Process Skills in Problem Solving.

[Spy Car]

Not being able to vote. What a milestone. Middle School here we come.

 

Bill (mid-way through AoPS PreA)

[AdventuresinHomeschooling]

We are using A Beka math because my kids need spiral and like color in their worksheets, and I need an organized teachers manual. I also like the order in which facts are presented and emphasis on memorizing facts and the more traditional algorithms. However, I supplement with lots of manipulatives and secondary resources to make sure they have conceptual understanding. This year, we are adding the Right Start math games for my first grader. We will use Singapore's Challenging Word Problems for my oldest and continue with LOF. We will transition to Beast Academy.

[Soror]

Derail not meant for the poll:

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. :)

Same here :) 

 

dd2-k is using MiF1 I started this one with MiFK because I really prefer it for K, it is solid and deep but not so heavy handed like Horizons K. I'm considering having her do Horizons K alongside MiF1, conceptually MiF is harder by a long shot but procedurally Horizons is good for practice and review, so I like the idea of mixing them and since she's ahead I've got the time to do it.

 

dd1-3rd is using Horizons 3 (she started out using MiF after a few bad choices but then ended up settled on Horizons and it is nearly perfect for you). As it is I plan to keep her here, she likes it and is learning well with it.

 

ds5t/6th is using Math Mammoth 6 and Beast Academy 4D-5 and small bits of CLE for practice. We needed something to go with BA for more practice and publication schedule so we are trying MM this year. We did some CLE last year but I think it was too easy so we're using it now for review. We'll see how it goes, it seems the new edition of MM is working better than the previous but I can see us also moving onto JA perhaps, I go back and forth :) but I wanted to make sure his basics were really solid.

[IfIOnly]

Same here :)

 

dd2-k is using MiF1 I started this one with MiFK because I really prefer it for K, it is solid and deep but not so heavy handed like Horizons K. I'm considering having her do Horizons K alongside MiF1, conceptually MiF is harder by a long shot but procedurally Horizons is good for practice and review, so I like the idea of mixing them and since she's ahead I've got the time to do it.

 

dd1-3rd is using Horizons 3 (she started out using MiF after a few bad choices but then ended up settled on Horizons and it is nearly perfect for you). As it is I plan to keep her here, she likes it and is learning well with it.

 

ds5t/6th is using Math Mammoth 6 and Beast Academy 4D-5 and small bits of CLE for practice. We needed something to go with BA for more practice and publication schedule so we are trying MM this year. We did some CLE last year but I think it was too easy so we're using it now for review. We'll see how it goes, it seems the new edition of MM is working better than the previous but I can see us also moving onto JA perhaps, I go back and forth :) but I wanted to make sure his basics were really solid.

 

Does MiF stand for Math in Focus?

[Spy Car]

Does MiF stand for Math in Focus?

 

Yes.

 

Bill

[Wheres Toto]

We are using Math Mammoth, Evan Moor Daily Word Problems and Skill Sharpeners Math.  Ds will also be using Beast Academy.

[IfIOnly]

Yes.

 

Bill

 

Thanks, Bill!

 

We are using Math Mammoth, Evan Moor Daily Word Problems and Skill Sharpeners Math.  Ds will also be using Beast Academy.

 

Skill Sharpeners Math by EM looks great. Thanks for sharing!

[umsami]

I'm not 100% sure. :)

 

I think that we'll be using Math Mammoth for my 3rd, 5th, and 6th grader.  The 3rd and 5th grader will do Beast Academy too.

 

For my Kindergartner, I'm either going to use our old copy of Right Start Level A....or do something else.  Maybe Singapore Early Bird? Not sure yet. :)

[SparrowsNest]

I am not surprised I am the only one using Shiller. It is a great program but not widely used. :( No need to supplement. 

 

:seeya: I'm using it, too, just started!  I forgot to mark it, oops!  But we are using it along with Miquon for my kindergartener/1st grader.  

[IfIOnly]

:seeya: I'm using it, too, just started!  I forgot to mark it, oops!  But we are using it along with Miquon for my kindergartener/1st grader.  

 

You can delete you vote and vote again adding Shiller, if you'd like!

[againstthegrain]

We are doing R&S Grade 1 for DD but she will move into Singapore with DS after grade 1. I like the amount of heavy repetition, felt board manipulatives and worksheet pace of R&S for grade 1.

[umsami]

For another supplement, there's a Waldorf inspired thing called Math by Hand. It's kind of like math craft kits.  I always look at it, and think about it. LOL

 

 

[IfIOnly]

Still getting votes here and there, so I thought I'd give this poll a bump.

[Caviar]

Have three children all in CLE (of CLP) Math.  We love it!

[Caviar]

I like this poll.  I must be a visual learner.  Someone should do a poll for all subjects, it would be immensely interesting to me.  I'm just not techy enough to figure out how to start one.

[Mike in SA]

Another "can't vote" here. DS8 (third grade) will be using AOPS with enrichment from Kiselev. The older one is in middle school, so I wouldn't include him, anyway.

[Lisa in the UP of MI]

My oldest will be using a combination of Life of Fred, Beast Academy 5 as it comes out (I think), and Jousting Armadillos for her pre-algebra year.

 

My 4th and 2nd graders are using Singapore Primary Mathematics.

 

My kindergarten student will be using Singapore Essentials along with the activities in the HOD Little Hearts for His Glory guide and some of the lessons in RightStart A.

[3 ladybugs]

:seeya: I'm using it, too, just started! I forgot to mark it, oops! But we are using it along with Miquon for my kindergartener/1st grader.

Glad I am not the only one. 😊

[Peaceful Isle]

BJU for my girls, and MUS for my guy.

[Hunter]

Ray's supplemented with any old thing. Math is not a priority this year.

 

I'm just not getting the payback I expected with too much time spent on math and spelling.

 

I am both delaying math and cutting the volume of practice. I'm finding that I need to switch to mastery based instead of spiral when I slash this severely.

 

So, Ray's is as good as anything else for the spine. It'll get the job done. I like the rules for copywork and math journal pages.

[Rosie_0801]

Did I tell you mob about the maths journalling idea we cooked up here?

[Crimson Wife]

Considering that BA only has limited grade levels, it is surprising that it has the most votes. It shows how polls are not really valid ways of assessing reality, bc on a k8 forum, a program with only 3rd and 4th grades available should not have the highest number of votes. It makes me more curious about poll responder profiles than about math programs! :)

 

I voted BA because AoPS is not an option and they're by the same publisher. My DS is finishing up some MM worktexts and then will start AoPS Pre-Algebra after that.

[Ausmumof3]

I voted singapore but I'm not totally sure as my ds still really hates it.

[RootAnn]

Most of my kids are using ABeka, but ds#2 will be using McRuffy & dd#1 is beyond the scope of this poll as she'll be using Jurgenson (Geometry).

 

I have BA & Miquon (and some CLE, Horizons, MM, & SM) when things don't click (usually) or I want to supplement (rarely). One of my kids needs lots of reinforcement and it usually takes multiple ways of explaining before she gets the idea of something new. 

[AimeeM]

DS3 will be using Rod and Staff's preschool series for busy work, but will be working in Miquon with us as he wants, too.

 

DS6 will continue with Miquon as his primary, CLE's flashcard system for facts, and glancing through "What Your ---- Grader Needs to Know" to fill in any gaps that Miquon doesn't cover.

[birchbark]

Strayer Upton

[Hobbes]

Math Mammoth - was thrilled to find it.

 

I'd ordered Singapore and when I got it realized that even though it looks like a fantastic program, it does not fit my teaching style at all. Sold it at a loss and still came out ahead with MM, so that's a plus!

 

I'm actually quite excited to teach Math Mammoth - it makes a lot of sense to me and since I created my daughter's 1st grade math program myself, I have a pretty good feeling about her style... I think it will fit her well too.

[calihil]

CLE here for my 1st grader. We already started, love it so far.

[Tsuga]

Also, the school uses HM Math Expressions, and we do Lego-based math.