I was a teacher for more than a decade and have used a number of different math curriculums. Usually as a teacher you’re forced to use what the school buys whether you like it or not or whether or not the kids are benefiting from it. I love the math curriculums I have found as a homeschool teacher and I can tailor to my individual children and there are online options for higher level math if they need it.
The propaganda that makes me laugh more than any other, and this one comes directly from government school teachers. "Well, if you homeschool your kids, their social skills will suffer." Is it any coincidence that those who've propagated this lie are unapologetic shills to the State, at least in my experience, judging from the attire they wear and the slogans embedded onto their t-shirts?
I hear this all the time, usually it’s from someone who has just had a lengthy conversation with my child or children who show(s) no appearance of being socially impaired. Homeschooled children tend to interact with a variety of ages rather than spending all day with same age peers. What my children aren’t getting though, which is starting to become a sticking point, is school dances and other social activities organized by schools.
Homeschooled children do. I remember the first time I talked with those who were homeschooled back in 2011, and was blown away by how well they spoke with everyone. They were extroverted, possessed a wider knowledge base, and their interests in learning were at a higher level. It was quite the eye-opener.
I've never use any specific math curriculum. Some free worksheets and random workbooks. Some math a few times a week. Sometimes we skip weeks. I just do review a lot of concepts so my son can master the basic math needed to function in the world.
Last week, he took his first standardized math test (required in my state to continue in my homeschool program), and at 6th grade, he scored in the 95 percentile - this is on a nationwide test.
I don't think any public school teacher would have done any better.
For my eldest, who picks up math quickly, we used ctcmaths online. It worked well and was easy. My youngest has Down Syndrome. He can follow procedures, but was having trouble understanding why he was doing what he was doing. We recently found RughtStart math. It is amazing at helping kids truly understand math and numbers. It goes over multiple ways to find the answer, so each kid can figure what works best for them. It uses manipulative, like an abacus, and games. It makes math fun. I highly recommend for all kids that don't instantly understand math from just one basic explanation.
I was a teacher for more than a decade and have used a number of different math curriculums. Usually as a teacher you’re forced to use what the school buys whether you like it or not or whether or not the kids are benefiting from it. I love the math curriculums I have found as a homeschool teacher and I can tailor to my individual children and there are online options for higher level math if they need it.
The propaganda that makes me laugh more than any other, and this one comes directly from government school teachers. "Well, if you homeschool your kids, their social skills will suffer." Is it any coincidence that those who've propagated this lie are unapologetic shills to the State, at least in my experience, judging from the attire they wear and the slogans embedded onto their t-shirts?
I hear this all the time, usually it’s from someone who has just had a lengthy conversation with my child or children who show(s) no appearance of being socially impaired. Homeschooled children tend to interact with a variety of ages rather than spending all day with same age peers. What my children aren’t getting though, which is starting to become a sticking point, is school dances and other social activities organized by schools.
Homeschooled children do. I remember the first time I talked with those who were homeschooled back in 2011, and was blown away by how well they spoke with everyone. They were extroverted, possessed a wider knowledge base, and their interests in learning were at a higher level. It was quite the eye-opener.
I've never use any specific math curriculum. Some free worksheets and random workbooks. Some math a few times a week. Sometimes we skip weeks. I just do review a lot of concepts so my son can master the basic math needed to function in the world.
Last week, he took his first standardized math test (required in my state to continue in my homeschool program), and at 6th grade, he scored in the 95 percentile - this is on a nationwide test.
I don't think any public school teacher would have done any better.
For my eldest, who picks up math quickly, we used ctcmaths online. It worked well and was easy. My youngest has Down Syndrome. He can follow procedures, but was having trouble understanding why he was doing what he was doing. We recently found RughtStart math. It is amazing at helping kids truly understand math and numbers. It goes over multiple ways to find the answer, so each kid can figure what works best for them. It uses manipulative, like an abacus, and games. It makes math fun. I highly recommend for all kids that don't instantly understand math from just one basic explanation.
Where can you get this program