tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post8617580575710825157..comments2023-10-15T09:50:34.893-06:00Comments on Footprints in the Butter: Math, math, math...Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-11335399413876351402011-06-28T23:43:14.926-06:002011-06-28T23:43:14.926-06:00It is hard. for sure.
Well, I'm off to bed go...It is hard. for sure. <br />Well, I'm off to bed goodnight. <br />Hope you figure it out soon. <br />RodnaRodna Allmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-52373558346397936412011-06-28T15:04:33.734-06:002011-06-28T15:04:33.734-06:00Heather -- sorry! Right Start isn't awful tho...Heather -- sorry! Right Start isn't awful though. It's just very teacher-intensive. <br /><br />Very Blessed -- LOL, yeah, I know. I had not done much more than hit publish on this post, when I got the notification about Math Mammoth...<br /><br />I am no closer to making a decision now than I was when I posted...Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-21892066622073053992011-06-28T14:58:18.132-06:002011-06-28T14:58:18.132-06:00I totally understand your dilemma.
I am in the sam...I totally understand your dilemma.<br />I am in the same boat. <br /><br />I want to do TT and MOTL, but can't afford them. <br /><br />My husband and I decided to stick with ABEKA, because it is really one of the better programs out there, and way cheaper too. <br /><br />I still want MOTL someday, and figure I can do it along with my son's workbook. <br /><br />Math is tough. But I did see MM on the crew list today!!!!!Rodna Allmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-43885324340935418712011-06-28T10:27:59.843-06:002011-06-28T10:27:59.843-06:00Thanks, that helped. You were supposed to say &quo...Thanks, that helped. You were supposed to say "Right Start is horrible, don't use it" so I would have an easy decision. (Kidding of course)Heather Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402588795021141896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-48513209345704535172011-06-27T20:17:48.231-06:002011-06-27T20:17:48.231-06:00Oh, Heather, LOL...
Ummm, I said "realistic ...Oh, Heather, LOL...<br /><br />Ummm, I said "realistic options" in there somewhere, didn't I?<br /><br />Right Start is amazing. And it wouldn't cost me as much as some of the options I listed (I own nearly all of it). But I do. not. have. time. to do this with three kids. I just can't.<br /><br />Given that my kids pick up math pretty easily, anyway. If they struggled with math, I'd find the time. <br /><br />I need to spend the time on language arts. That's where my kids need me to invest ME.<br /><br />I think Right Start is at least among the very best elementary math programs out there though.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-86594671349106938122011-06-27T19:26:24.283-06:002011-06-27T19:26:24.283-06:00WHAT? No mention of Right Start? LOL I only mentio...WHAT? No mention of Right Start? LOL I only mention it because I am struggling with this decision too and looking at Right Start. I wish you the best....Heather Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402588795021141896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-86383973141020799082011-06-27T18:55:58.706-06:002011-06-27T18:55:58.706-06:00I vote for either MUS or Singapore. MUS because I ...I vote for either MUS or Singapore. MUS because I know it's a good program; it's what we use. Singapore, because I've thought about using it before, and I think it's a solid program. And you've taught it before. Nothing new to learn. <br /><br />I just made a similar choice on something for one of my littles. I chose something I knew, which would cost little to get a new workbook for. It's a solid program which I think will work great for that child. I don't know whether it's the best of all possible options, but I suspect it will work and work well. Even though it will take some time on my part to use it with her.Michelle Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447079002738068749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-27810995242576243242011-06-27T17:06:40.934-06:002011-06-27T17:06:40.934-06:00I have to agree with Tristan about MUS! When my D...I have to agree with Tristan about MUS! When my DD11 was in 2nd, we realized that the spiral way of AOP Horizons wasn't working for her. After many people suggesting MUS, we made the switch. I knew that she was weak in her facts, so I took her straight to Alpha. She is now in Delta and doing a fantastic job! I couldn't recommend anything other than MUS!Naomihttp://www.homeschoolingdisneystyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-73022078749770214962011-06-27T13:32:24.933-06:002011-06-27T13:32:24.933-06:00I can not speak to any of the math except MUS. Af...I can not speak to any of the math except MUS. After Makayla did 3 years of Saxon (which did not work for her - she needs mastery, not spiral approach) we switched to MUS. She began Alpha going into 3rd grade and by the end of 4th (this year) she has completed Beta and Gamma as well. It's been wonderful. Meanwhile I've used Primer with Joseph and Emma, and they've begun Alpha. Makayla still isn't strong on her multiplication facts, (has addition and subtraction down), so we're using Math Right Now! from our Crew review time to practice those until she's faster. (She still prefers to skip count her multiplication facts, which really slows you down at the end of Gamma with multiple digit problems like 4567x932). I'm not sure if you were on Math Right Now, it's just a computer program where they practice math facts (you set lessons, time limits, etc). <br /><br />I really like MUS. I'm understanding math better, and the blocks are great. Check into the Yahoo group for buying and selling MUS to get blocks cheap.Tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483248387092516827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-31392439022885479662011-06-27T13:10:13.622-06:002011-06-27T13:10:13.622-06:00I like MM very much but I'm not sure it would ...I like MM very much but I'm not sure it would be a good fit if a child already knew concepts well. And I think MUS would get redundant very quickly.<br /><br />In your situation I would probably go for Singapore, especially since you have used it before. It would provide enough challenge for them. And you can easily add in something like Calculadders for math facts.<br /><br />But I have not seen MOTL or SF.Hidden Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137527570860216728noreply@blogger.com