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Old 04-10-2019, 09:11 PM   #7
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Default Re: Math Resources -- Please share what you've used

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Originally Posted by MaybeGracie View Post
We've used Life of Fred from the beginning. I've often seen it said that LOF is not a complete curriculum, but I am amazed at how good it has been for my kids and their math skills. It has not been an issue for us to use it as their sole math curriculum from the start. We have gone through the entire elementary series, intermediate series, and the first two of the pre-algebra series (Fractions and Decimals & Percents) so far, with my 12 year old about to start Pre-Algebra 0 with Physics and my other kids at various points in the elementary series.
It teaches far more real mathematics than anything I've ever seen. As you move on, it incorporates biology, physics, economics, etc. Not enough that you don't need those separate courses in high school but my high schooler is finding that she is extremely well prepared for her courses thanks to LoF.

He's added practice books for the higher levels for kids who need more repetition. But, as far as reinforcing, my kids love going back and re-reading the stories!

I absolutely think LoF is outstanding as a sole math curriculum, as long as the child likes the format. Some kids might need to add in flash cards or an app that reinforces basic math facts. I love the book he recommends, "Making Friends With Numbers." I need to go add that to the list.

signed, former math teacher

---------- Post added at 07:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:39 PM ----------

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Originally Posted by ECingMama View Post
My kids love Life of Fred too. I really hadn't considered using it add the only curriculum.
I think it's a great add-on, too, since it's fun and doesn't take too long. (until you get to the higher levels, then it is much more time consuming with longer assignments.)

---------- Post added at 09:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:42 PM ----------

DRAGON BOX!!! My eldest can solve problems in Algebra I visually, with arrows, and get the right answer because she progressed through all the levels of Dragon Box when she was younger. I'm trying to force her to write it out the traditional way, just to be sure she knows how to do it, in case she ever has an instructor that requires it.
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