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A clear presentation of each math component |
October 31, 2008 |
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Mary S.
from Caldwell, TX
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This is the easiest to follow math program we've used. We tried Singapore Math, just to see how it compared. My son immediately asked when we could go back to Developmental Math, since it doesn't skip around from concept to concept. It is such a clear presentation of each math component that my "fourth grade" son is finishing up "sixth grade" math this year. We've purchased the whole set of curriculum so we won't be caught off guard if the publisher ever decides to discontinue the series. I'm also very impressed that Timberdoodle offers the Answer Key/Teacher's Guide and the Test. Other curriculum dealers list them separately and aren't clear that there are three components to each unit. Thank you and blessings to you, Timberdoodle!
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Pros and Cons |
October 24, 2008 |
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Debbie B.
from Waterloo, IA
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My oldest daughter began using Develomental Math Level 10 at the age of 10. The blackline representations of unit, tens, and hundreds blocks were helpful, as abstract concepts take longer for her to grasp. These books do contain a few editing errors (a wrong answer here, an omitted diagram there). This curriculum was not the best choice for my son, who naturally excels at math, or for my other daughter, who struggles with reading comprehension. However, it has been a GREAT choice for my firstborn, who is a motivated learner and a good reader, but has to work hard to "get" new concepts. Developmental Math has given her freedom to work independently, without watching a video and with very little help from me. She LOVES it!!!
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Self-paced, simple format, great program! |
October 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Vicky M.
from Indian, Alaska
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This is a great program for kids that need some time to master math concepts. It begins with the concrete and moves to the abstract with lots of review. The modules are self paced so if they already know a certain concept I can allow them to jump through quickly. If there are struggles I can provide the student with more practice by redoing a section or supplementing from another source. The simple workbook style keeps everything in one place. A student could read for themselves all the instructions and proceed, though I found that my boys needed my instruction and explanation to get started on new section with new concepts. My boys went through 1 to 3 levels a year. So far we have used books 1-14 between two of them over the last 3 years.
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Now they can work independently! |
October 20, 2008 |
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Anita H.
from Westminster, CA
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Before using Developmental math I was spending 45-1hr. with each child on their math. Math was our whole day!! Now with developmental math they can work independently and we are free to spend more time on other subjects. I believe it is a very solid math program. However, it does not include time or measurement so you will need to purchase those workbooks separately. Kumon workbooks or the Key To series works well.
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