One of our readers sent in this block art creation,
Perhaps we should call this one “Block Art-U-See” 
Archive for May, 2008
Our Name in Lights, I mean in Blocks
Steve’s Turkey Report
Steve was in Turkey a few weeks ago and just posted his report on his site [TheFamilyThatStaysTogether.com/Blog]
 
Block Art by Trevor
A MUS fan sent me this picture from her flickr, enjoy!
Trevor loves building with his Math-U-See blocks
Ask Steve - Question Six
Steve responds to Danielle’s question from the forum,
I have three wonderful children, ages 4, 7, and 9.I am currently using
Saxon Math2 and 3 for my 7 and 9-year olds. My seven year old is going into the third level ofSaxon, and is stong in her addition, but not subtracting skills, (even single digits), and my 9-year old is very strong with his addition, semi-strong with subtraction, weak on multiplication, and yet, he gets division. I don’t get it! I’ve done everything thatSaxonhas told us to do, and yet, I feel like they are both (particularly him) weaker on some of thier basic skill-sets.If I switch over, where do I start? Am I going to be at a disadvantage because they have not done REALLY long addition and subraction, like you get to in the latter part of both of your first books?Part of my dilema is that I just started homeschooling in January, and they were in 6 different schools prior to that. You can see why this is such a pickle. Thank you for responding!
That’s it for the first round of questions from the forum, from the responses I’ve gotten this has been a success and we will be doing more in the weeks and months to come. Thanks to everyone who asked a question and if you would like to ask one yourself visit our forum.
Ask Steve - Question Five
Steve answers thpianoldy’s question from the forum,
Steve, As a homeschooling mom of a hearing disabled/learning disabled child, I don’t much use the “points-off” system when he gets a problem wrong. We just keep at it until he does get it. However, being required to keep accurate records, how would you grade a typical test? Â
By the way, thank you so much! My children actually like math now. I actually have to make them get their other work done first, or they would just do math for three hours! Â
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Ask Steve - Question Four
Here is Steve’s response to Kaysandee from the forum,
I have your Algebra I and Geometry courses for my high school students. In your opinion should average students be able to view your videos and then work their problems (in workbook) independently? I know their success is dependent upon multiple factors including how closely they pay attention to the DVD, but my usual reply to them when they complain of “not understanding” is go back and watch the lesson again and see if you can figure it out. Am I being too rigid - should I offer more help?I am not an expert in math and I haven’t been all the way through the DVD’s myself, but from what I have watched it is graphically explained and the students should be able to be self-sufficient in working through their workbook. Please advise, thanks.
Happy Mothers Day! (Belated)
To all the wonderful moms out there I hope you have a great day with your families. And remember “you are amazing!”
 
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And while I’m wishing other moms a wonderful day I’d like to say a special “Thank You” to two very special moms.
My mother and my grandmother (Steve’s mom). If it weren’t for their support your favorite math program wouldn’t exist!Â
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This post is “Belated” because our family was in Massachusetts over the weekend attending my older brothers graduation from Gordon Conwell Seminary.
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Left to right - Kathie (Steve’s Mom) Steve, Arica (Isaac’s fiance), Isaac, Sandi (My mom)
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I hope you have a wonderful mothers day!Â
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