BookishMama Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hey all! So I’m trying to make a decision for 2nd Grade Math and I need some help! Do you feel that Saxon or CLE teaches the facts better? I really like both of these programs (we’ve used some CLE in the past) but I can’t seem to decide which one I want to do. Anyone have any thoughts and opinions on which program they prefer?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I have not used CLE (but always mean to give it a try with each new kid...just hasn't happened yet) but I think Saxon's method/approach for teaching math facts is superb. I recommend it to anyone looking to teach solid math concepts behind the facts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookishMama Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 That’s what I want to hear!! I own Saxon 2 already but then second guessed my decision. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookishMama Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 So which program do you think works best aside from math facts? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookishMama Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Thanks! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Either will probably get your kiddo to know the facts cold, but that is an easy thing to drill on the side so I don't think I'd choose based on that. My child who needs a spiral approach is doing really well with cle. If I needed even more incremental with a shorter spiral I would move to saxon. I also might lean toward Saxon over cle if I was hoping to reuse materials with other children. You might want to look at Addition Facts That Stick and Subtraction Facts That Stick to teach facts in a meaningful way. That would free you to choose a math program based on other factors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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