Processing issues and Math

Maybe you are trying too advanced Singapore books. I think 1 is equivalent to grade 2. I have used them with my son who has auditory processing problems and like them.

Beth

From what I have read at vegsource, the Singapore Early Bird level 1 books are kindergarten level, and the Early Bird level 2 books are the equivalent of U.S. first grade.

If you are looking at Singapore Primary or Active level 1 books, they are equivalent to U.S. second grade books.

Mary

I would try to find a good computer program he enjoys. Math was tedious for my daughter until we started using the MathBlaster series. In seventh grade, she tested at eleventh grade levels for math skills. In fact, we were dabbling in logic and pre-calculus.

Unfortunately, after two years in public school, we have to start over. I just did a skills assessment on her for basic math, and she’s lost it all including the ability to quickly remember her multiplication tables. Back to the chalkboard and memory drills. I was hoping to go straight to Algebra, but with this regression, it will take at least six months to build her back up. Why, oh, why did I ever think sending her back to public school would be better than homeschooling?

She has the attention of a gnat now, and getting her to focus and stay with anything is interspersed with frequent ‘breaks’ not of my choosing. Oh, well, I guess we’ll ease back into the routine as soon as I get her brain juices flowing again. What…don’t they believe in making a child think at public schools?

Please don’t make the same mistake I did, thinking I wasn’t qualified to teach my daughter in secondary classes. I don’t see how any kids get to graduate and go on to college if all they have is a public education. Sorry for the venom, but I’m irritated at this nonsense.

Bonita

I did start with the Singapore primary level. I believe this is my problem. Thanks to everyone.

Can you tell me who the publisher is for the Singapore math books that you are referring to and if they are appropriate for middle school students who are LD? We are currently using the Saxon series and are coming up short in concept development and in number sense. I would be interested in any suggestions on the math books that anyone has used successfully.
Judy

Look at old posts — use the search option on the board. The website for Singapore has been put up repeatedly. Or, use an internet search engine and type in singapore math. You should be able to get it. If not, email me and I’ll go through my old files and see if I have saved it somewhere.

I recently started homeschooling my almost 6yr.old son. He is dyslexic. I am considering Saxon kindergarten and supplementing with singapore. What has been your experience ? what’s the difference between singapore’s early bird and essenstial skill math series ? what would I need?