I spent the first 3 years of school teaching math to a child who has decided that she hates math. I really didn't look forward to the portion of the day that I would spend teaching this subject!
Still, we survived.
For our first years of math (K5, and 1st grade) we used Bob Jones workbooks. I liked them because I could just buy the workbook-you don't need a teacher's guide! The workbooks are around $21 a piece and that's pretty cheap considering what is out there!
Starting in 2nd grade we used Saxon Math. Saxon is a scripted program, so if you have the teacher's guide you are never at a loss for what to say or how to teach. It is, however, repetitive and time consuming! Many of the public school systems use Saxon.
Starting in 3rd grade, God sent a beautiful blessing down from heaven called Teaching Textbooks. I can't rave about this program enough! If you are teaching more than one child, you need this program!!! :) Teaching Textbooks will run you $120 per year in the earlier grades, the prices go up as the child gets into harder math. But the beauty of the program is that it can be used for every child in your home. So with my 3 kids, I am basically only paying $40 per kid for math! The other great thing about the program is that it is done completely on computer with a smart math tutor. The computer teaches the lesson, gives practice problems, then gives around 22 problems per unit for them to work on. It also gives quizzes and tests and keeps your grades for you! My daughter likes the fun graphics too. Check out their website and try a practice round, or download a placement test.
www.teachingtextbooks.com
Have you used any other programs? Please feel free to share your experience in the comment section.
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