What program would you suggest for my ds7?

[Dianne-TX]

Here is an example of how my son thinks about math:

Today he said, "Mom, if I was born in 1990 I would be 18 years old." Or, yesterday, he heard me say, "...we'll be home at 7...", and it was presently 3pm and he said, "Aw, mom, we'll be home in 4 hours." He does this almost immediately.

So, my question is what math program would be good for him? Is he more mental with math or is does he just get math and any good program will work?

Thanks for the help.

[Josie]

My dd does that and she likes Rod & Staff.

[Sue G in PA]

he is very good at mental math. He can add double digit numbers in his head, with carrying. I ask him to show his work and he looks at me like, "Why, I just told you the answer!". He uses Saxon 3 and is breezing through it. The spiral approach keeps him on his toes w/out overwhelming or frustrating him. I've heard good things about R&S Math...it provides a bit more practice on the current topic than Saxon. A kid like this would really do well with any program, IMO.

[Brindee]

You may want to combine more than one program to get math from different angles. Singapore with R&S or Saxon or MUS may be good.

[ELaurie]

You'll find lots of helpful information on his home page (http://www.profb.com/articles_edu.htm); Here's link to sample CDs (http://www.profb.com/Shop.aspx)

If you have questions about this program, I would be happy to answer them tomorrow; right now I need to be off to bed :sleep:

[momof165]

I think R&S by itself would be too much repitition for your son. Have you looked at MEP Math? It is free and it is great for building logical thinking skills and it includes a LOT of mental math. Here is the link:
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm

Sonja
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Mom to one awsome kid (ds8)

[oakmom]

My children who are good with mental math programs love Singapore Math.

[Closeacademy]

My dd does math in her head like this and does very well with Singapore.:001_smile:

[Susie in CA]

I suggest to get Primary Challange Math. This is really fun book we use to supplement our regular math program. It has loads of real life problems in it.

Susie

[Karen in CO]

We are breezing through BJU math (3rd edition). My dd likes the way the problems are explained and the number of problems seems just right for her. It offers several different approaches to each type of problem. They have good thinking problems to go with them. The Singapore CWPs are her favorite part of math. She normally does them in her head. The key was to find the right level for where she was.

If he hasn't mastered carrying and borrowing yet, then BJU 2 and CWP 2a is the level to start.

[Sarita]

Sounds like you've already gotten lots of good suggestions, but I'll weigh in with Math-U-See. DD5 and I both LOVE it! My husband is great at mental math, and this teaches math the way he does it in his head. It just really makes sense...the way I wish I'd been taught math. Good luck making your choice!