I could REALLY use some guidance for math for next year.

[Mandy]

My son is in 5th grade and will be finishing up MUS Zeta by the end of this year. We got ahead for reasons I will not bore you with. He is not struggling by any means, but I know he would benefit from another year with the basics before moving on to pre-algebra (our plan is Chalkdust pre-algebra in the 7th grade).

Here is my question. For next year, what program should I use. I could use Chalkdust's Basic Math program for 6th graders alongside the supplemental Singapore that we already use. Or I could use a less expensive program like Saxon for a year before moving into Chalkdust. I am not exactly sure which level of Saxon would be appropriate, but am assuming it would be the one just before their pre-algebra course.

Any guidance or direction would be helpful. I want him to have a good foundation, but I don't necessarly want him taking a math vacation for a year.

Thanks in advance,
Mandy

[Julie in GA]

I would suggest Saxon 7/6. It's definitely comprehensive, and you can go directly to pre-alg. from there. However, if you think your ds will have trouble with a spiral approach, you could try Rod & Staff Math 6.

[kRenee]

A cheap solution is to use Horizons level 6. It would be a good review of fractions and decimals and introduce new subjects. It is right on par with Singapore so it won't be super easy.