A Math Question

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dianeh47
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A Math Question

Post by dianeh47 » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:14 pm

Carrie,
You were talking to me about Essential Math Skills. Is that the one with Rick Fisher and is it a full curriculum?
Thanks.
Diane
Blessings,
Diane

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Carrie
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Re: A Math Question

Post by Carrie » Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:40 pm

Diane,

It is a full curriculum meant for intermediate steps leading up to Algebra. Supposedly, Rich Fischer is also coming out with an Algebra I program eventually. :D I have owned the guides for both middle school and high school for years and have always thought they looked outstanding for filling in gaps, reteaching, or solidifying concepts before moving on. The program works in so many capacities! However, we'll need to actually try it out on our own son this year before we highly recommend it! :wink:

Blessings,
Carrie

juliekay
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Re: A Math Question

Post by juliekay » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:50 pm

Hello Diane!

We have used Math Essentials in addition to another full math curriculum and I would highly recommend it. We've used it for our one son who is advanced in Math and in another who is not. It's hard to find an ready-to-go Math workbook that covers all the math concepts that works for both struggling and advanced math students. For $20 and 10-20 minutes a day I think all of my children will see Math Essentials in their upper elementary years! However; we find that much of a difference between the Math Essentials Book 1 & 2!
Julie
2010-2011
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We loved using Bigger & Preparing

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