Miquon
Math
Miquon Math is a different math curriculum, and
inexpensive as well. It lets children
discover and investigate and think on their own, but requires more time from
the teacher than the conventional curricula. However, it is cheap
and can work as a supplemental program to enrich another math program.
Gifted children might enjoy its challenges.
"Based on the belief that mathematical insight grows out of observation,
investigation, and the discovery of patterns, the six children's workbooks of
the Miquon Math Materials lead children through an exploration of
mathematical relationships. Concrete models are not supplements to the written
work but instead are the basis of it and are used continuously.
Unlike conventional math series that concentrate on the mechanical
manipulations of arithmetic, Miquon Math presents a broader
introduction to mathematics, of which arithmetic is only a part. It allows children to be
creative and imaginative problem solvers.
Miquon Math introduces all four arithmetic operations and work with
fractions in the first year. By the third year, students are graphing
algebraic equations. Miquon Math stimulates children with a great variety of
investigations. Although it stands
alone, it can also be used to supplement a basal program already in use."
Lab sheet annotations (needed) $14, books $5-6 each or $12/year
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Reviews of Miquon Math Materials
My 4th grade daughter was continually struggling with math concepts. Knowing that she would be lost in higher math if she didn't understand basic math, I began my search for help. After researching math programs on this website, the girl who used Miquon in high school as a refresher course, convinced me to try this with my kids. With only 2 grades difference between my kids, I opted to let them do math together. Although, my son was not struggling, I figured it wouldn't hurt for him to review some and learn why math works.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
This program had been great. My kids have completed 4 of the 6 books in one year. Although my daughter is still a reluctant math learner and doesn't like to need to have things explained, Miquon had allowed her to enjoy and understand more of what she does. I wish I had used Miquon with her when I started homeschooling her in 1st grade. It has helped being able to get out the manipulatives and explain concepts to her. My son has needed very little explaining, but has picked up most concepts on his own by doing the lab sheets. My only problem is, "What do I do when they are finished with Miquon?"
Any other helpful hints:
This curriculum is very flexible. You can easily adjust the hands on activities and pace to fit your child's needs. If they pick up math quickly, than the lab sheets do most of the work. If they struggle, than you can make it fun by using the manipulatives and letting them "play" while learning complicated math concepts. Best of of all, this curriculum is INEXPENSIVE!
Michele
Review left May 6, 2008
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Miquon AND Singapore together. Time: 2005-2007
Your situation:
We are two math-loving parents homeschooling a mathematical daughter. We wanted curriculum which would be flexible, filled with ideas, and FUN! We have been using Singapore 1A,1B, and 2A, along with Miquon Orange, Red, Blue, and Green.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
These two curricula balance each other well.
Singapore is structured and teaches a certain thinking process to the point of mastery. The scope of content is somewhat narrow, and incorporates many word problems.
Miquon is flexible and encourages independent discovery and mathematical exploration. The scope of content is broad, but does not include word problems.
Both curricula are fun, engaging, and well-laid-out.
Any other helpful hints:
Singapore: most children will need additional review or drill beyond what the series itself provides. Several "additional practice" books are available that match the curriculum. For very mathematical children, though, this curriculum has just enough - they love not having to do twenty identical problems before the next new idea!
Miquon: The lab notes are necessary, especially for the first year books. I feel this curriculum best suits math-loving parents who want to share their children's joy of discovery. This curriculum moves faster than others. Most children will need additional review or drill.
We are quite happy using Miquon and Singapore together -- they are pleasantly complementary, and provide necessary review, refreshing variety, and a fun, engaging, and confidence-building math learning experience.
Elizabeth B.
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Your situation:
I was homeschooled from kindergarten and of course, my mom put me through Saxon math because it was supposed to be the best. All it did, unfortunatly, was make me loath math because none of it made any sense. I was scared to death of ever needing to use math in real life. Finally in 8th grade, Mom got me a set of Miquon mathbooks as a remedial program. For the first time, math made sense. I would say everything I actually remember about math I learned from my Miquon books.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
It made math fun and do-able. The books are not intimidating. I liked that they let you discover the principles behind the problems, instead of clouding learning with a bunch of formulas. I also liked the creative layout of the pages. Being a very visual learner, it really helped me focus.
Any other helpful hints:
Miquon is not just for first through third graders. I would recommend this program for anyone struggling with math comprehension.
However, if you prefer neat orderly rows of problems marching down the page, this program will drive you nuts. Miquon is not a conventional drill-focused math program.
Lisa Huebert
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| Grades: 1-3 |
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Time: about 5 years |
I have been using Miquon Math for my 3 children and like it alot.
I always did poorly in math in school, so I wanted a good curriculum that I could trust to present the concepts well. Now my oldest is in grade 5 and is doing Saxon 5/4 but isn't liking it. It is too bad that miquon stops at grade 3.
I really like Miquon Math for the way it presents the information. It lets the child discover the rules through doing the workbook pages. For example it will give a series of longer and longer repeated additions (2+2+2+2+2) and then switch over to multiplication so it is clear that we use multiplication as a short cut in such cases.
Helpful hints: The first book has very little written instructions in the workbook. The Lab sheet annotations book is very useful at first till you get a hang of what they should be doing with each sheet.
Doug
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| Grades: orange-red |
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Time: this year (2005) |
My son is in kindergarten and excels in math. He gets bored easily with doing problems over and over, but loves Miquon because it allows him to come up with his own equations and to go beyond what other texts allow. For example, he likes using division and multiplication as well as subtraction and addition. In our experience, this has been a great addition to Singapore Math (level 1A& 1B). I would highly recommend it if your child finds math easy and likes to be challenged to create his own equations and to think "outside of the box."
Karen
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We love this curriculum. It stresses using creative methods to obtain the answers and to understand the concepts. The books are simple (no fancy colors or pictures) but effective. Manipulatives are used but are not essential (we
don't use them). There is no answer key, but there are "Lab Sheet
Annotations" which tell how to teach each concept.
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