lynn Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have always used Abeka through grade 3 for my older boys. I am getting bored with it but if it's still one of the best I'll stay with it. Any other suggestions welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have always used Abeka through grade 3 for my older boys. I am getting bored with it but if it's still one of the best I'll stay with it. Any other suggestions welcome. I have no opinion on Abeka as I have not used it. Another idea is that you could have your daughter fill in a blank 12 X 12 multiplication table once a week. I created some on the computer and just print them off. I have my daughter do this in place of one of her daily drills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 If you specifically what to focus on multiplication, then MUS Gamma would be something to look at. It spends a whole year on multiplication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I use Singapore, which I love, but for fluency in the mult. tables I have my oldest dd start her math using the 'test your tables' on www.mathisfun.com. She goes through each number twice and it seems to get her brain thinking in a math direction. When I skip it we experience all sorts of weeping and gnashing of teeth trying to get our lesson done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Horizons has a strong emphasis on multiplication in the 3rd grade text. As a matter of fact, with 2 of my kids I have had to close the textbook for a couple of weeks and focus solely on recall speeds. My favorite resource for addition and multiplication is Math-It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hands down the best I have used is R&S grade 3. Skip the first 40 lessons as they review adding and subtracting. The remainder of the book is multiplication and division facts. THE best here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Saxon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I second R&S Math 3. The focus of the whole year is multiplication and division. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Saxon. I second Saxon. Saxon 3 is good. Saxon repeats a great deal in the beginning, but it later picks up. Saxon is more teacher intensive in the younger years. There are placement exams if you are interested, which are helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dymphna57 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I have used a few types and we are now using Singapore but I think it is a universal problem. At some point you need to do A LOT of times review. I just add it as I see it. We have used worksheets, games ( like Timezattack) and stick with the program we like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 We supplement Singapore with something like Timez Attack (http://www.bigbrainz.com), a free downloadable video game that allows the child to work on times tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 What about something like Math Shark or Flashmaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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