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Miquon Maths
Miquon is an exploratory discovery introduction to maths. There is a strong emphasis on Cuisenaire rods and patterns instead of formulas to learn. Miquon only has three levels which means that you will need to swap onto another program after grade 3. Teacher’s lab note difficult to understand and will not suit a parent who is weak on maths.

Strengths

Out of the box mathematical thinking

All four maths operations are used form the beginning – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Read more about Miquon at Sonlight by clicking here!

Looking for an incremental homeschool math program? Saxon is a perfect fit for us - maybe it will be for you too...

Saxon Math
Saxon Math is an incremental program that teaches your child maths layer by layer with homeschool math programs from Pre-K until highschool. The lower grades (K – 4) have a meeting book (in addition to their two workbooks) where you concentrate on time, weather/temperature charts, skip counting, drill practice etc. We love the home program they developed for homeschoolers as a lot of the lessons involve everyday activities for e.g. fractions are taught over 5 or 6 lessons (and then reviewed continuously) from different aspects using apples or manipulatives or sweets. Graphs are taught using the wakeup times or favourite ice cream flavours of family members. On looking at many other programs I have found this to appeal to all types of learners.

Saxon is also great for moms who are not strong on maths themselves. I am one of those moms and I have found great comfort in their guide which leads me step by step through each principal. As I am teaching my children, I am learning maths in a way that it makes sense for the first time.

Homeschoolers pack for K includes: Teachers guide and meeting book.

Homeschoolers pack for Gr 1 - 3 contains: Teacher's guide, 2 student workbooks, Meeting Book and manipulatives.

Homeschoolers pack for Gr 4 - 7 contains: Teachers guide, Tests and worksheet book, anwser key book

Strengths

Lots of drill and review,

Covers mental maths concepts

Strong on manipulatives in all lower grades, fading out round 6/7

Full teachers guide and answer keys.

The lower grades are very gentle and interestingly repetitive

From grade three the focus changes onto accuracy and speed of concepts learnt.

For the higher grades if you are a mom who is math challenged, there is a DIVE CD Rom which is like a tutor for your child with playback & self check options.

Helps you (child & parent) think mathematically,

Skills taught incrementally.

You can read more about Saxon homeschool math program and see samples here!

Singapore Math
Singapore Maths is a highly rated program by the international math community. Programs available from Pre-K until Grade 6. There is a large focus on mental maths. We found that it moved too quickly between concepts. There is an optional Teachers Guide available from Singapore Math directly ($20) which we did not have access to. Singapore Maths has two separate books, text and workbook and student must move between the two. A typical year has four books e.g. 4A and 4B workbook and 4A and 4B textbook. There is a Home Educators guide available from Sonlight with answer keys and enrichment/hands-on activities.

Stengths

Teaches different ways to solve problems,

Re-usable text books, (workbooks consumable) not too much repetition/drill

Regular practice and review pages a big plus for children who are slower to grasp maths concepts.

Use the link above for more information on Singapore Maths as well as placement tests for your student.

Want the incremental steps of Saxon with a little colour in your homeschool math programs? Maybe Horizons is the homeschool maths program for you!

Horizons Math

Horizons Math was designed particularly for the homeschool. It has a very helpful teacher’s guide which holds reproducible worksheets, lessons, exams and answer keys. Horizons math has a Christian focus particularly in the word sums. Horizons uses a spiral technique in teaching concepts to your child. Many say it is like “colorful Saxon maths”. Sonlight Curriculum has put together manipulative packs for the homeschooler so that you do not have to source flashcards etc.

Strengths

Designed for homeschoolers

Layer for layer concepts

Easy home based manipulatives.

Take a look at more Horizon's information such as scope and sequence and placement tests here!

You can find highschool homeschool math programs reviewed here

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