KIN Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 RightStart only goes through 4th grade. However, you are supposed to be able to go right into Algebra. Where should I start with Singapore if I went that route? I'm trying to look into math for after RightStart, which is an entire year away! I like to check everything out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitech Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I've always heard to use Singapore as a supplement. Is that true? Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 http://www.singaporemath.com/Placement_s/12.htm On this site they offer a placement test and a placement guide (online). That might help. Thanks, this is just what I need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 RightStart only goes through 4th grade. However, you are supposed to be able to go right into Algebra. Where should I start with Singapore if I went that route? I'm trying to look into math for after RightStart, which is an entire year away! I like to check everything out. :) I'd go with 5th or 6th and hit some of the topics a bit harder--like dividing fractions! You can pick and choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkirst Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 When I spoke to the RightStart rep about the same question, they recommended their Geometry program for 5th grade. They also made it very clear that it wasn't solely focused on geometry. Instead, it is basically Level F, and while there is lots of drawing and geometry, all previously covered concepts are explored and expanded upon. When one is mid-way through the geometry program (lesson 95), they recommend starting Videotext Algebra (module A). Then one would alternate RS and VT week by week until completing RS. After finishing RS the recommendation is Videotext Algebra and then VT Geometry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karie Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I went from E to Singapore 5. I use their Challenging Word Problems and Intensive Practice alongside the workbooks and this has been good for us. When ds needed more practice, I added in the Key To... series. I bought the Geometry program, but ended up not using it because ds didn't like that aspect of RS when we went through the regular books. If I had him drawing every day, he'd have revolted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karie Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 ONe more thing, I don't think I'd go right into Algebra after E. My son needed LOTS more practice with decimals, percents, and fractions. Plus, he's just not there mentally to do Algebra yet. He's doing 5A and 5B this year, next year he'll do level 6, and then I'll go from there. Also, Singapore isn't a supplemental program, it is a full program by itself. I've used just the workbooks for extra practice with RS, but when you add in CWP and IP, it becomes a very full program by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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