Rightstart math

[hsmom]

I just received my level E. This will be our first time using this program. I was looking through it and it seems to run a little above the other programs I looked at. Is it just me or is that how it is?
I also have the Geometry and it seem to be more like for teens than the step up from the level E.
So, does this program run a little above the others?

[KIN]

I think it teaches more in depth at each level, but only focuses on one concept at a time - Level B (1st) focuses on adding, and has 1st graders adding 4 digit numbers, but they don't start subratcting until Level C, etc. Did you look at the Transitions book? I believe if you start RightStart after B you are supposed to do the transitions book first.

[hsmom]

I also have the transition lessons. We plan on doing those this summer before we start level E.
My son is behind in math. He is going into the 5th grade next year, but at about a 4th grade math. So, that is why I am trying out this program.

[Sunkirst]

My son is a 4th grader, but he is only just starting with level E. He tests very high in math and problem solving, despite being almost a year behind in math. On the RS yahoo group (RightStart Yahoo (http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/RightStart/), there is a good deal of conversation about how much time it takes many kids to progress through the levels. We just take our time and make sure he understands concepts.
The geometry program is designed to follow E, and I know it's designed to be self-taught (haven't seen it yet). I believe Dr. Cotter is also working on an algebra program for after the geometry program. The yahoo group also discusses programs for after RS.

[OhElizabeth]

Joanna, in the table of contents for the Transitions book you'll see asterisks indicating the cut-off points for each level. You're going to start into the lessons and jump off at the point where he needs to have more full lessons. The Transitions lessons are meant to bring him up to speed on the RS approach and repair his foundation, not teach from scratch. So it may be that he'll do Transitions and go into the middle of D. You're just going to jump in and see where he lands. Level D covers all the 3rd grade state standards, a lot of the 4th, and even a bit of 5th. Level E covers all the 4th grade state standards, a lot of 5th, and even a bit of 6th. You're going to do Transitions and then see where he fits best. Because each level covers so much, it's not surprising that you looked at level E and were overwhelmed. He'll get there though. Just take it one step at a time. If he needs to do some of D first, that's ok too.

[hsmom]

Thank you. You explained that beautifully!

[hsmom]

Okay, now I am looking at the table of contents in the transition lessons. Now should I start at where I think he needs to or just start from lesson T1 and work through it? (I feel stupid for asking this)

Also this morning I ordered Level D, because I do believe he is not ready for E. But hey at least I will have next years, and the year afters. LOL

[Wendy in ME]

Start at T1 and work through it. It will seem super easy but he needs to get into the RS frame of mind. We are actually just finishing up Transitions and about to start D with my 4th grader. He was a little put out with the "baby math" at first but I just explained to him that we were learning a new way to think about the numbers and we needed to start at the beginning so that we would understand it. He was fine after that and he has really enjoyed the games. His older brother plays them with him just for fun.

[hsmom]

Thank you!!!!