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Systematic Mathematics
Grades: 6-9
Systematic Mathematics
Systematic Mathematics is a video-based home school math curriculum that explains the system of mathematics. The core of the curriculum is the lesson DVDs, alongside which there are materials that you need to print yourself from the accompanying CD.
Price: about $128-$138 per year
Reviews of Systematic Mathematics
Your situation:
Our son just returned to homeschooling, after one year back in the public school system. The large class size and fast paced introduction of math concepts were overwhelming and he was falling behind. More importantly, he felt frustrated and inadequate as a math student.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
We chose Systematic Mathematics because it taught the why of doing math, not just rushing through concepts and hoping they would stick. The DVD is good because my son is able to watch Mr. Ziegler do the math problem(s) and is able to stop, or backup if needed. The worksheets are on CD, so you can print as many as needed. I recommend this curriculum to anyone who has a child who is discouraged with math, at any level. Our son has actually begun to say things like, "Math is fun" or "I like doing math". When he says that I know he will remember what he's been taught
Michele Tubbs
Review left February 9, 2012
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Time: 1 semester
Your situation: I've been home educating for over 20 years, and currently educating my 6th grader. I've tried various other math curricula, but this is the only one that he seems to be really understanding.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
Like:
*Covers things systematically--'old school' before all the 'modern' math. I would equate it with the way phonics used to be taught and built upon.
*Taught by a former Public School teacher in the days before modern math, and he wrote this curriculum in frustration over what he saw and didn't like in modern math textbooks.
*Short lessons
*Can be used over and over by more than one student in the family, so is cost effective
*Teacher isn't drab and boring
Dislike:
*Would like to see some of the answers completely worked out in the answer key--just for speed on my part as the teacher checking the work.
*DVD's are pretty basic (not professional), but this doesn't really bother us too much
*Would like to see the worksheets offered already printed out in workbook form--right now you print off the worksheets on the computer as a pdf file.
Any other helpful hints:
This has been great for us so far, and we have used a lot of different math programs through the years. This one fits my students needs great so far!
Sandy
Review left January 11, 2012
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Time: 2 years
Your situation:
I had trouble doing math and I was falling behind! I was using AOP SOS Math, Teaching Textbooks, tried using Math Mammoth but I can't say that they worked for me.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
There is NO textbook required and you can print as many worksheets as you want. Just watch the DVD and print out the worksheet or test. Mr. Ziegler (the teacher) is better at explaining things than many teachers. The price is very good for people with not much money. I now understand math much more than before, not just remembering what to do.
Any other helpful hints:
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Matthew Kwan
Review left June 19, 2011
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Time: 2 years
My son was dropping further and further behind in math. He was close to 3 years behind. We used Abeka math and Saxon math and although I don't see any problems with those curricula, he was not able to grasp the mathematic principles and complete the work. His math skills (math facts) were fine, he just couldn't understand the processes especially for word problems.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
After 1 year of intense "catch up" in math we have come to within 1 year of where he should be and with all A's and B's on exams. He really appreciates being able to see someone work the problems and being able to review the processes has really helped him. Mr. Ziegler (the teacher) makes everything easy to understand and teaches the why's and not just the how's to understanding and mastering math.
Any other helpful hints:
Another great thing about this curriculum is that I can use it with all of my children. The worksheets are all on a cd rom and can be printed as many times as you need it to be.
Scot Dyess
Review left September 21, 2010
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Grade: Algebra Time: 2 years
Your situation:
Algebra (beyond the very basics) was a painful process for my son and I. To this point, he had been a great math student. By the end of Algebra 2 he had given up. We were using Video Text at the time, after having used Key To. I knew I couldn't take the same approach with my younger daughter, and when I read a review for Systematic Mathematics, decided to give it a try.
Why you liked/didn't like the book:
This is a DVD curriculum with cds for printing off worksheets and tests, as needed. In comparison, it's fairly inexpensive. It is truly systematic in approach, never giving the student too much information at once. We were able to go through lessons, start to finish, in about 30 minutes. No tears, no frustration.
The writer is a former public school math teacher who realized new methods weren't getting the job done. This was the answer for our family.
You can purchase individual modules, instead of buying the whole curriculum at once. On a couple of occasions I had questions. Very promptly, I received either an email reply or a personal phone call.
Tammy Wurtz
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