Guest post from Miriam Homer. Miriam has authored several of the Math-U-See books, has been a teacher and is a Pennsylvania homeschool evaluator.
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Homeschool books and magazines often suggest that you choose curriculum to fit the teaching methods and philosophy you prefer. Did you ever wonder how Math-U-See fits with different methods of homeschooling? Here is an interesting list.
How does Math-U-See fit with the Charlotte Mason approach?
The lessons are short and free of “twaddle.” There are lots of opportunities for hands-on experience, and students are encouraged to “teach back” the concepts to the parent (narration).
How does Math-U-See fit with Classical Homeschooling?
Memorization of facts is encouraged in the early grades, and mastery of concepts required at every level.
How does Math-U-See fit with Traditional teaching methods?
Concepts are taught on dvd, and workbooks are used for practice and review.
How does Math-U-See fit with a Relaxed or Unschooling approach?
The books are not assigned grade levels, so it is easy for students to work at their own pace or interest level.
How does Math-U-See fit with Unit Studies?
Topics are grouped together by concept, helping students to see how math ideas are related to each other and the whole structure of mathematics.
When I taught in a K-1 classroom, I found that Math-U-See games were easy to teach children so that they were able to use them as centers while I worked with other groups of children.
I am interested in using Math U See to tutor my 6th grader who is enrolled in traditional school. What level books correspond to 6th grade math?
Math U See fits the Eclectic homeschooling style. This style uses the best program for each subject, tailored to the student’s individual goals and dreams.
My son wants to be a mechanical engineer. Math u See teaches him mastery of every math skill needed to excel in higher order college level math in a logical, orderly progression. It also develops creative problem solving - a must needed skill for successful engineers. Steve Demme’s humor keeps it fun and encourages him to press on. No fluff or excessive drill/review frees up valuable time to fit in all the Science, Pre-engineering, and History courses he is pursuing.
…..I am very interested in your early grade method of teaching. Can you send me info and how to obtain same. I was unable to get the video on…Thanks,Angie
re: Angie
You can view or request a free Demo DVD over here,
http://mathusee.com/demo.html