Scuff Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Do you need the textbook if you're just going to use the CWP and IP? We switched to MUS & CWP this year, but I want to use IP for ds as review over the summer/spring. Do I need the text for the IP or can he just use the book alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I would say that you don't need the textbook for these purposes. CWP explains the Singapore word problem approach--I don't think there is any additional info on this in the text. Now we used to use IP and my impression is that it was good for kids who just can't get enough of math and puzzles. It's not so much basic review as an extension of what is covered in the text/workbook. Harder problems, more puzzle-type problems. Again, I don't think you need the textbook, but if you need review of basic concepts, this might not be the right book--maybe the EP book??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 For 1A, we're just using the IP as our textbook. It's working fine. For the next few levels, I bought the textbooks and workbooks and HIGs as well, but I'll just work from the IP book and do more from the textbook and workbook for areas that she needs more work with. Just the IP book is working fine for us. I had one question I couldn't figure out with just the IP book, I googled the subject and found several blogs that explained it well. You could also ask here if you couldn't figure something out. It would depend on the level of the book and your math knowledge, but it can be done. My daughter really enjoys the challenging problems in the IP book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 He doesn't *need* review. I just want to keep his brain going during the summer, KWIM? Also, since MUS just touches one subject per year, I wanted it to be something that does more. And I want it to challenge him more, since MUS is a bit too easy for him. I bought the textbooks last summer to look at. So I wanted to know if I'm ok to sell these, since I don't want to use the regular workbooks. (must.get.rid.of.clutter :) ) And not buy more. He does have one IP and has been using it, but not a whole lot yet, so I wasn't sure if it was necessary. Thanks :) I'm going to sell these, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I wouldn't buy the text book unless you are using the program as your core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mombygrace Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Do you need the textbook if you're just going to use the CWP and IP? We switched to MUS & CWP this year, but I want to use IP for ds as review over the summer/spring. Do I need the text for the IP or can he just use the book alone? I don't think you need the textbook for CWP and IP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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