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JUMP math

Grades: 1-8

Jump Math

The JUMP Math program is a Canadian program, designed to cover Ontario math curriculum for grades 1-8. JUMP Math starts with Getting Ready for JUMP Math: Introductory Unit Using Fractions. Once your child has completed the Introductory Unit Using Fractions, he/she can move into one of JUMP Math's grade-specific workbooks.

The grade-specific materials are entitled Workbook 1, Workbook 2, etc. and correspond with the grade levels in Ontario. For example, Workbook 4 is for students in Grade 4. Each grade level has two workbooks, which provide a balance between guided and independent work. Each grade-specific workbook also has a corresponding Teacher's Guide; however that is mainly meant for classroom usage.

JUMP Math is based on scaffolding of concepts. This means each concept starts out as simple, and then there is a gradual incremental development step-by-step towards more complex and towards mastery. The workbooks have very limited use of language. The program does not include manipulatives, but instead uses pictures and mental strategies.

The prorgram is not spiral, but mastery-oriented. Each unit such as geometry or operations are present in each workbook (twice a year).

Pricing: Individual workbooks $11 CAD. The answer keys and teacher guides are available as PDF downloads from the website (Free, but registration required). The print materials (workbooks) are distributed through the University of Toronto Press. Please see jumpmath1.org/order_publications.

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Review of JUMP Math program

Time: 3 years

Your situation:
We are a very relaxed homeschool with 3 children. The only textbook work I have ever used is this math program. I am not math savvy at all and I was terrified of passing my less than winning attitude along.

Why you liked/didn't like the book:
I am delighted with this program because of the results. My children have been able to follow the program with only occasional help from me because it is incrementally structured and absolutely clear. My "artsy" 12-year old was extremely reluctant to start any structured learning of math, but she has wizzed through grades 1 to 6 in the last 14 months! THANK YOU JUMP! She has none of my reservations about the concepts and has developed a wonderful feeling of mastery along the way.

Any other helpful hints:
Read all the info about the creator of this program John Mighton. Understanding his approach is vital when considering this program. I hope you will be as amazed and delighted with the results as I am.

Karen
Review left March 3, 2010

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