vaquitita Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I just can't seem to decide between Miquon and right start, so since I have the benefit of charter school funds I think I'm going to try both. Because I just won't know for sure till I try them, LOL. I figure I'll alternate and my son and I will probably end up with a definite preference of one or the other. But if I just pick one, I will always wonder about the other. I'm not sure whether to go with level A or B? My son is 5.5, he's done most of Singapore essentials A and B (we dropped B when it got to just pages of math facts, too boring), he's done a lot of play with c rods, the first 50 pages of Miquon orange, and RS go to the dump. the RS placement test says to go with B, but I guess I worry if it will move too fast for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Es Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I say go with B. I started my oldest in RS B in kindergarten and the pace did not get particularly challenging until about halfway through. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 B. If it moves too fast for him, you take breaks and play card games. Problem solved. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemanfamilyof6 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 RSM b. My third one started level B in kinder. I was taking the older two through the Transition Level & she was just tagging along listening. By the end I realized she could go almost everything in the transition book for level c. So I called rsm & they recommended level b. It wasn't too fast but we took our time. We used the older version & it took more than one year on level b & c. My youngest is on level a now. She had no math background but it is pretty basic. Almost done with it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemanfamilyof6 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) oops double post Edited February 9, 2016 by freemanfamilyof6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWeasley Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 We did A, but unless you are starting with a very young kid or a kid with no previous math exposure, I'd go with B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquitita Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 My hesitation with going with b is hitting multiplication, division, etc too early. I prefer doing things a little later so they pick them up easily rather than struggle. But maybe B would still be good, because then I could go slow. Have time to split lessons in half when needed, etc, without feeling pressured to keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Oh, I figured he was advanced because he'd already done most of a level of Singapore. You could do A, but it's another $80+ for a level you might not need much of. Probably stretching out the B would be more cost-effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake and Pi Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 My hesitation with going with b is hitting multiplication, division, etc too early. I prefer doing things a little later so they pick them up easily rather than struggle. But maybe B would still be good, because then I could go slow. Have time to split lessons in half when needed, etc, without feeling pressured to keep up. In that case you might consider using 1st edition of level B instead of 2nd edition. The sequence is different between the editions. They really cement in basic addition, 2-digit mental addition, and 4-digit paper addition in RS1 B and only work with subtraction "intuitively." RS1 B doesn't do multiplication at all, and the only division is the basic idea of halves and quarters. Then in level C they focus mastering subtraction (basic and 4-digit) and basic multiplication and then briefly introduce fractions. D is applied math as a review of addition, subtraction, and basic multiplication, and simple fractions, followed by multi-digit multiplication, and basic division. If you chose RS1 instead of RS2, you'd most definitely want to pick level B as level A in RS1 is very very gentle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarango Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Level B, but I've only used the first edition of all the levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I too have only used first editions of A, B, and C. I <3 B!!! I say go with B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarson Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Not to hijack this post, but are all the manipulatives necessary for RS A or B? I'm considering using B for my K'er next year but I'm not convinced about the manipulatives. I understand that may be the entire point of RS though... I'm just not sure what to do with him because I feel like MUS is too light. And I'll have a 4 yr old and a new baby to deal with as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Yes, you need the manipulatives. I have heard of people printing their won cards, but honestly that sounds just as time consuming and pricey as getting the special games decks. The manipulatives are key for RS. There are ways around it I suppose, and you could substitute things... But what a hassle that would be on top of an already teacher intensive program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemanfamilyof6 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Not to hijack this post, but are all the manipulatives necessary for RS A or B? I'm considering using B for my K'er next year but I'm not convinced about the manipulatives. I understand that may be the entire point of RS though... I'm just not sure what to do with him because I feel like MUS is too light. And I'll have a 4 yr old and a new baby to deal with as well. Yes you need the manipulatives forsure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stine Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I would go with B since he has that much of a math background. We are doing A for K this year and from what I have read (after I already bought A) is that B reviews all of A in the beginning, just at a quicker pace. We did not do any formal math before this, but he was familiar with basic addition, subtraction, and counting.There are definitely some things my son already knew when starting A and it felt kind of slow. There have also been some specific things that he didn't grasp right away, like the fractal outlines. Since we had not done anything formal before this I felt good and still feel good about A, though did consider switching to B for a while. We have been taking our time with it though and supplementing with LOF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You don't need the balance scale with all the pegs that you hang on the numbers. At least not in the first edition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarango Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes, the balance scale is rarely used in the first edition. Get yourself the abacus and the math card games kit if your child loves playing games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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