Math Options (For Packages)
- Saxon (K-7)
- Right Start (Grades K-7)
- Primary Mathmatics (Grades K-6)
- Math Mammoth (Grades 1-7)
- CTC Math (K-7)
- Mathseeds (Grades K-2)
Saxon (K-7)
Right Start (Grades K-7)
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Multisensory
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Spiral and Problem-Solving-based
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All Grades, Use Manipulatives
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Minimal Worksheets
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Kinder, Songs
RightStart Math: Sample lessons by grade
RightStart Math: Scroll down for videos
Pros
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Great Coverage and Review
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Hands-on/Games
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All very scripted
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Webinars on Concepts
Cons
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More Parent Involvement
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Learning Curve for Abacus
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Does cover some “above grade-level” concepts, which can be hard if a student is not ready
Primary Mathmatics (Grades K-6)
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Singapore
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Concrete (manipulatives)
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Pictorial (drawing/using pictures)
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Abstract (the “math” problem”)
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Mastery-based, with some review
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All Grades use Manipulatives
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Needs math fact practice (Reflex)
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Components:
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Home Instructor Guide OR Teacher Manual (concrete) (Parent Choice)
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Student book (pictorial)
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Additional Practice book (abstract)
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Assessments
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Primary Math: Scroll down for videos
Primary Math: Click on any teacher guide, student book, additional practice, and assessments for samples.
Pros
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Great coverage
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Very visual & colorful text
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Scripted teacher book
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Performance tasks (Real World Applications)
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STEAM Projects (Math concept within a project)
Cons
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Math fact fluency not included/needs to be added
Home Instructor Guide:
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Made for homeschool parents
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No group work/classroom references
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Not in color
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No student book pictures
Teacher Guide:
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Made for classroom use
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Contains group work/classroom references
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In color
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Pictures of student book
5th grade
Student Book and Practice Book
Math Mammoth (Grades 1-7)
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Mastery-based approach
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Manipulatives used minimally
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Mental Math & Real-life application problems
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Visual more than tactile
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No Teacher book, Instruction is written into the student book
Math Mammoth: Click on a grade level and the link for sample will be to the right
Math Mammoth: Scroll down for videos
Pros
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Great Coverage
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Youtube channel for Instructional Guidance
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Little Teacher Prep
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No Teacher book:
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Minimal instruction is written into the student book
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Cons
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No Kinder Level
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Not for tactile learners
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Not Explicit Instruction
CTC Math (K-7)
Pros
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Great Coverage/Review
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PDFs to Review Concepts
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Simple for Parents
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Students can rewatch videos
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Parents have access to reports and progress with student login
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Questions can be read aloud
Cons
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Parents must double check lesson student is working on and that they complete it.
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Not the best option for tactile learner
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Must click into unit test, when each unit is finished, to check for understanding
Mathseeds (Grades K-2)
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Highly Interactive/Game-Based
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Not adaptive/Has “Check-ins”
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Tablet compatible
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Includes:
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Placement Test
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Math Fact Practice
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Songs
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Silly characters
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Tokens earned for “shopping”
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Practice Workbook
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Pros
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Great Coverage
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Colorful Practice Book
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Simple for Parents
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Younger Students find it fun
Cons
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No great reports
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Not the best option for tactile learner
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Must click into math facts section
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Parents must sit with student to see what they need to review