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Do most of you use the Calvert Math?

Last post 08-07-2008 7:31 PM by TreeHouseAcademy. 6 replies.
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  • 07-24-2008 10:41 AM

    Do most of you use the Calvert Math?

    If not, what do you supplement with?

    I have the K math because Horizons seemed to be kind of going too fast for my son.  We got into the Calvert and oh my goodness...it is really behind where he is.  I thought of going with 1st grade math, but was advised by an education counselor from Calvert not to do that because of his young age (he is 4 3/4).  In Horizons, we were writing numbers to 50 and starting with the tens place and ones place understanding - in Calvert, we start in a week or two writing the number 1 on some HUGE lines.  EEK!

    ~Rebecca ~

    Homeschooling~ ds 9 - 4th Grade Calvert and ds 5 ~ Calvert Kindergarten.
  • 07-24-2008 3:22 PM In reply to

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    We used Calvert Math for our oldest child for the first time last year and I really liked it.  It helped him "catch up" by explaining new concepts well and giving lots of options for practice with each new skill or concept.  Before this, we had used workbooks and simply followed the SOLs for our state for math concepts to cover.  Our son has enjoyed the textbook and workbook, too.  (Both are workbooks, really.)  And both our kids are excited about the new online activities.  We only really use the manual when we get to a concept that he's not understanding--to see how to better explain it & some different approaches we can take.

    We ordered 1st grade math for our Kindergarten student for this coming school year since she's already adding and subtracting and whizzed through the Calvert pre-K math stuff in a day or two.  Practice writing the numbers might actually come in handy for her, but we use Handwriting Without Tears for writing, and it includes number formation practice, so we'll meld the two.  She's already done 8 or 9 of the online games for 1st grade.  (She's 6).  We're still finishing up some of the other pre-K activities, learning games, and craft project though.  Even though she's "ahead" academically, we've all really enjoyed the social skills and discussion sections of the lesson manuals, and the stories and verses--which indicate that she's on-target age-wise in these other areas.  That's why we went ahead and ordered the full curriculum for her again this year, even though we haven't used it for our son.  (Just the Math.)

    You can return the K math and swap it for the 1st grade math if you haven't written in the manuals yet.  But I'd give a good look through the whole manual first to see if the second half would really be what you need after all.

    Lisa Bushman
  • 07-24-2008 7:43 PM In reply to

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    We've always used Calvert Math.  I like that it has the extra workbook.  If my son is having trouble learning a lesson, the workbook gives him extra practice....and if he already has a firm grasp of a concept, I use the workbook sheets as a homework assignment. :-) 

    Patty

  • 07-25-2008 2:17 PM In reply to

    • jam72
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    Re: Do most of you use the Calvert Math?

    I have used Calvert math for years until this year (due to price).  I now switched to Saxon,, and actually I am reallly enjoying it more than Calvert.  I was not happy with Calvert's math for the older grades, they just did not give enough explantion on how to do the problems.  I love the way Saxon explains problems and the way they review the concepts.

    This year I will be using Saxon 1st , 3rd and 8th for my children.  Also,, another nice factor is that you can use the older TE editions (I found mine on Craigslist) and purchase workbooks online seperate , which is very affordable.  :)

     

     

    **Jennifer in Florida**
  • 07-28-2008 11:17 AM In reply to

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    Hi Jennifer,

    What part of FL are you in. I live in Central FL. Lake County area.  We go to Disney a lot. 

    Kim in FL

  • 07-28-2008 11:28 PM In reply to

    • jam72
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    Hi Kim :)

    I live in Central Florida as well, Orange county area. Actually I live about a mile or so from Magic Kingdom. We go to Disney every weekend and finally realized that we just needed to move from East Orlando over here. 

    I am close enough that at night I can see / hear the MK fireworks from my classroom. Are you a passholder?

     

    Nice meeting you. :)

     

     

    **Jennifer in Florida**
  • 08-07-2008 7:31 PM In reply to

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    At first I had heard bad reviews on Calvert Math, so I was leery, but I am so glad we went with our gut and got it for my sons.  Both of my kids are learning a ton and I love it because it teaches me as well as them!  :)  Just one big Kudos to Calvert math after trying Horizons, Saxon, and others.  :)

    ~Rebecca ~

    Homeschooling~ ds 9 - 4th Grade Calvert and ds 5 ~ Calvert Kindergarten.
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