Math-U-See

We've been using Math-U-See for a few years now, and it's DEFINITELY a keeper!

Each level includes the following:

On the DVD, Mr. Demme teaches a small class the concept of the lesson. I usually watch the DVD with my child, although my older children may sometimes watch it on their own.

The Teacher's Manual also has an explanation of the concept. If my child does not fully understand the concept from the DVD, or just has questions, we follow-up with the Teacher's Manual. It also has all of the answers to the exercises and the tests.

The Student Text has 2-3 pages of problems specifically using the concept being taught in that lesson. It also includes 3 pages of review sheets for each lesson, which have problems from past lessons, as well as the current lesson.

The Text Booklet has a test for each lesson, as well as unit tests, and a final exam.

The basic manipulatives are used from the beginning. They are color-coded, which makes it easy for the child to quickly identify the "number" they are looking for.

The fraction overlays are awesome! They really help a child to be able to *see* what 1/4 or 3/5 looks like.

The decimal inserts snap onto the back of the basic manipulatives. We have not had an opportunity to use those yet, but I'm excited to teach decimals in a way that we can understand and *see* more clearly.

In addition to these items, www.mathusee.com has placement tests, online drills, and a worksheet generator that really help to complete the curriculum.

I highly recommend Math-U-See for any learning style. The first time I looked at the program at a curriculum fair I was amazed at how simple math could be! My daughter was very frustrated at that time because she hadn't been able to grasp math concepts. With MUS, she was able to *see* what she was doing and understand *why*.