Need direction for math selection for upper elementary
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:14 pm
My daughter is doing fourth grade math but she is having a terrible time memorizing her times tables. She is certainly a visual learner so I am considering Math U See, Mortensen or something of that nature. However, I am afraid that she will quickly outgrow this manipulative-based learning because she is already in upper elementary. I know she needs to master these concepts so it leads me to lean toward making the investment regardless of how quickly she will "outgrow" it.
I would like to know if there are families with older children who are continuing use of programs like Math U See and Mortensen, or if most families continue on in other curriculums after 5th or 6th grade. If you have chosen to change curriculums, would you please share what programs you have found most beneficial to your children who started with the manipulative based programs?
Thanks so much!
I would like to know if there are families with older children who are continuing use of programs like Math U See and Mortensen, or if most families continue on in other curriculums after 5th or 6th grade. If you have chosen to change curriculums, would you please share what programs you have found most beneficial to your children who started with the manipulative based programs?
Thanks so much!