beka87 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 What is your favorite low cost math for a 5th grader and a 7th grader and why? I am trying to help my cousin out with her first year of home schooling and I need some options for her. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Math Mammoth? Sometimes there is a good sale through Homeschool Buyers coop. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 CSMP math? Free off the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrierocha Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 This is free and of a quality similar to Singapore or Right Start in that it is a conceptual math program that turns out really strong math thinkers. http://www.cimt.org.uk/projects/mep/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Check out CLE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Rod and Staff. I have used it all of the way through. Why? I tried it when I first started hsing, and just moved my kids all of the way through the program. It worked for us. Inexpensive. No frills. Can pass the text on to the next student. It is straightforward arithmetic. To me, it fits right into the classical model. It encompasses a lot of memorization if you do the oral work daily. It is pretty much mastery based, but incremental so that new concepts are very easy to get a bit at a time. It worked for both of my kids who are very different types of learners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 MEP is free. Khan Academy Sheppard Software Older editions of Saxon, especially if Mom is a pretty good math student herself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykidsrmyjoy Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I second CLE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Older Saxon editions are very inexpensive and easy to teach. We used 6/5 this year and the student book was under $10, I think. The free thread pinned in the General Board might have something that suits her approach, especially if she doesn'ond the kids working online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtofive Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Definitely CLE!! :) Not only low cost, but high quality! ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Spectrum is inexpensive and straightforward, if a little dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'll second MEP if she needs it to be free or Math Mammoth if she's willing to spend, though I've always heard CLE is good too. Khan and free drill sites could be a good resource for her. And Alcumus for the 7th grader if she needs a little more challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsplaymath Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 JUMP Math -- excellent program! You don't need to buy anything, though they do sell optional workbooks for extra practice. Everything you need is in the teacher resources, which you can download from the website. Free registration required to log in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I can usually find a coupon code for Math Mammoth. I didn't use the homeschool buyer's co-op sales because they wanted me to buy in sets (ie. grades 1-6. Not sure if that is always the case). Directly on the site you can usually find a Thanksgiving sale in Nov. Sometimes they have a sale through another seller like CurrClick. I believe Kagi is no longer an option. I clicked through my old emails and I got sales in January and August. So maybe something in August will be the next sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrabuskie Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Math Mammoth. If you have questions you can email her and get a response. There are free placement tests online to print. If you need to spot fix areas, then there are separate units available. A good solid mastery program. There are also cumulative review packets that are optional but good to keep skills sharp. Tests are also included though I rarely use those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beka87 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'd just like to say how awesome the hive is. Thank you, ladies! I'll pass on all of the suggestions. You guys are great. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 For those grades I'd suggest CLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) ray's arithmetic is good and free. We are using it for K-3 and my kids are doing well. Easy and fun. For her ages, I think Intermediate would be right. Edited June 30, 2017 by Desert Strawberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredluvsjoanie Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Math Mammoth or Rod and Staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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