purplemama Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Is Saxon full of explanation that will make math clear to my child who just doesn't get math yet? I'm talking basic concepts. My very mathy 9 yo son is in Singapore 4A and we have supplemented along the way with Miquon and he is flourishing in math. We need something else for my 7 yo daughter, and maybe in the future for my 3 yo daughter. The two girls are wired much the same. Thanks, Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 We really like BJU math here. They have a good presentation for concepts that, IMO, are a bit clearer than Singapore. My DD has made leaps and bounds in math this year with BJU. For her especially, jumping around too much really confuses her. Having a whole chapter on the concept really helps her to learn it better. We do add in daily oral review of past concepts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 My first choice for the early years in RightStart. Well worth the money (and I don't like to spend it!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'd take a look at Math U See and it's very affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2att Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Saxon has been excellent for my middle child. My oldest flew through Singapore with no problems, but when I tried to introduce it to my then 6-year-old, he just stared at me blankly--he just didn't get it. We struggled through math that year (first grade), bouncing through curricula and workbooks. I might have been just as well off teaching the furniture--it was extremely frustrating for both of us. A friend talked me into Saxon for 2nd grade, and I am so glad she did--suddenly he gets math! Saxon takes itty bitty baby steps, which is exactly what he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aready Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I have heard Math U See is excellent for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemama Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'd take a look at Math U See and it's very affordable. If I used math-u-see, would I have to use their manipulatives or could I use my own? I put together a whole box full or base ten blocks, etc., of my own. I would hate to have to purchase all of this over again. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 No. I wouldn't describe Saxon that way at all. You might like RightStart Math or MathOntheLevel. They use manipulatives, etc. to help aid in understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherdear Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I bought this program when it first came out (DS is now 22 years old).I had very high expectations of Saxon. All it did for him was burned him out!!! Thankfully, a friend introduced me to MUS and it helped a lot! He still doesn't like math, though. My now 12-year-old is working through MUS, and we take our time doing it. If he doesn't get a concept, we work on it until he does. I've learned that it's very important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Math on the Level is very real world focused, so it's good for a kiddie who needs to do in order to understand. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFClassicalAcademy Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 My ds 7 is not naturally good at math. With Saxon, it has been easy to introduce new concepts to him and I think they use just the right amount of hands-on with manipulatives so that he gets it. After reading everyone's posts, however...I think you are going to realize that EVERYONE has different experiences with math. It might be a trial and error thing for you, but I wish you the best!! Liz in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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