Why Time Engineers? Time Engineers is a CD Rom designed to teach math skills to middle school through high school students. Not only does it teach math skills such as algebra it also concentrates on engineering skills. By taking students through history, this interactive computer game, takes math to a new level and one many young people will appreciate. Please visit the site for system … [Read more...] about Time Engineers: Experience Math
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Math Gamsology
Geometry Algebra Measurement Statistics What is GAMSology? A board game developed by a math teacher to help practice math facts for elementary, middle and high school students. Quite simply, players draw a card and show it to the person on their left. The player on the left solves the math equation on the card. If correct (as determined by the person who drew the card and can see … [Read more...] about Math Gamsology
Grocery Cart Math
Grocery Cart Math by Jaye Hansen has been a fun addition to my son's math schedule. Many of you know that our family typically spends only three days per week in the math textbook. The other two days of math are spent doing "other things" like games, logic, problem solving, math projects and more. (You can read more about how to incorporate the "other things" in my book, Loving Living … [Read more...] about Grocery Cart Math
Math On the Level
Math On The Level is a pre-K through pre-Algebra math program designed to accommodate families teaching multiple children of various ages. It is a relatively new curriculum on the home-schooling scene. The authors, Carlita and John Boyles, developed this wonderful math curriculum as they home-taught their own children. With advanced degrees in several Education fields for Carlita and Electrical … [Read more...] about Math On the Level
CalcuLadder Math Drills
We are visiting an old favorite in new form. Having used CalcuLadder with my older girls (now 28, 27, 25), I knew that I liked this program, but I was not sure of the download format. As it turns out, I love it! In this mathematics drill program, the student will work on the same page each day until he meets the preset time and errors allowed goals. When he meets his goals, he moves on to … [Read more...] about CalcuLadder Math Drills
Consumer Math Success Kit
Consumer Math Success Kit by David Newton is a gem for high school students! This one semester course (53 lessons - some of which can be used more than one day or extended into real-life practice) includes practical math your child will need in the future. Bank accounts, loans, credit cards, taxes, home costs, budgeting, insurance and planning for the future are some of the 27 topics covered. … [Read more...] about Consumer Math Success Kit
Anno’s Math Books
It is very difficult to find living math books that present complex topics in an accessible way. One math author whose books we have learned to love is Mitsumasa Anno. Anno believes “that mathematics is more than merely manipulating numbers, it is a way of thinking, and that it has bearing on all scholastic subjects, indeed on all forms of creative thought.” Children throughout the world have … [Read more...] about Anno’s Math Books
Loving Living Math
“From the time my children were in kindergarten, I have followed the same basic weekly schedule for math. We typically complete three textbook lessons per week and two living math lessons per week.” ~ Cindy West Cindy West’s Loving Living Math has given my family permission. Permission to learn and enjoy the real life stuff of math. See, I admit I am not a math type mom. But I do thrive on the … [Read more...] about Loving Living Math
Learning Beginning Math Inch by Inch
If you have not seen Inchimals than you are in for a treat. I had my eye on Inchimals but hated to take the leap and purchase the set. Why? I have enough math manipulatives to fill a truck. However, I suspected these were a bit different so you can imagine how thrilled I was when I had the opportunity to review this item. What are Inchimals? Inchimals are 12 wooden blocks, each with a … [Read more...] about Learning Beginning Math Inch by Inch
Saxon Math (K-2)
When I began homeschooling, I chose to use Saxon Math curriculum. We’ve gone through Saxon K, 1, and halfway through 2. It has proven to be a great fit for my family. At first, I thought Saxon Math K started out a little slow. It feels like there’s more playing with the manipulatives than actual work. But I came to realize that for a kindergartener, that is the work. As they’re doing this, … [Read more...] about Saxon Math (K-2)
Horizons Math
One of the few curriculum choices that we haven't changed in our two years of homeschooling is our math program. Although we came very close to trying out Math U See, we realized that Horizons Math is working for us, and if something is working for us, we need to keep it! What I Like About Horizons Math: Spiral Approach - Because of having some children who has difficulty with new concepts, … [Read more...] about Horizons Math
Basic Math Word Problem Tutor DVD
I noticed lately there is a lot of programs and curriculum that have emphasis on fast learning, colorful and entertaining ways to teach and not to teach. My son tends to lean towards fast action shows, and games to keep him interested while my husband and I are trying to move him away from needing this kind of stimulation in order to learn. I was so happy to come across this DVD system … [Read more...] about Basic Math Word Problem Tutor DVD