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Alpha
Alpha focuses on teaching the concepts of single digit addition and subtraction. We use systematic teaching strategies to help students commit the addition and subtraction facts to memory. (from Math-u-see website)
378 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Steve Demme
88 books9 followersMath-U-See is the flagship product of Demme Learning, an independent family-owned and operated publishing company that began with Steve Demme’s passion for helping people understand difficult concepts and desire to promote a lifelong love of learning. His innovative math curriculum Math-U-See has been reaching students for over 20 years with its unique integration of manipulatives and instruction that is focused on concept mastery.
Steve and his wife Sandi imparted their love of learning to their four sons, who are now grown and each involved in the operation of the business. In 2012, a family business transition from the first to the second generation was completed, with Ethan Demme being selected by the board as the new President and CEO of Demme Learning. Steve and Sandi continue to be involved as members of the board of directors.
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Demme Learning has been providing innovative learning solutions for homeschoolers, parents and small group learning environments since 1990. With the family’s commitment to learning and the success of the Math-U-See approach to math instruction, the company’s focus has moved beyond math. In the next 12 months, Demme Learning will introduce several new products which are tools to empower parents and reach students with individualized instruction. Learn more about what else is available from Demme Learning, and what’s coming next.
(from Demme Learning website)
Steve and his wife Sandi imparted their love of learning to their four sons, who are now grown and each involved in the operation of the business. In 2012, a family business transition from the first to the second generation was completed, with Ethan Demme being selected by the board as the new President and CEO of Demme Learning. Steve and Sandi continue to be involved as members of the board of directors.
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Demme Learning has been providing innovative learning solutions for homeschoolers, parents and small group learning environments since 1990. With the family’s commitment to learning and the success of the Math-U-See approach to math instruction, the company’s focus has moved beyond math. In the next 12 months, Demme Learning will introduce several new products which are tools to empower parents and reach students with individualized instruction. Learn more about what else is available from Demme Learning, and what’s coming next.
(from Demme Learning website)
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March 21, 2021
I have been so please that we switched several kids to Math U See this year and plan to switch our whole homeschool to Math U See for the upcoming school year. The price had been a key reason I had waited to try this program, but I am so glad we made the switch and have found all the pieces to the program to be beneficial!
Each level is about 30 lessons long with multiple worksheets, review sheets, a fun activity sheet and test per lesson. I really like this design, as it prevents the feeling of needing to do a lesson per day, or the teaching of concepts with little future review to keep skills sharp. The video instruction has been helpful to explain concepts to kids and to be done semi-independently while I work with other students, and the instructor does a great job of explaining how to "see the mathematical" concepts. When a concept needs to be explored further, I enjoy that the teachers manual also provides additional information on the lesson as well as the answers to all worksheets.
With Math U See, a student can progress as quickly or slowly as needed through the lessons/books and will get a good understanding of the concepts through the instruction and application. The manipulatives are easy to use and are helpful in teaching mathematical concepts for all styles of learning.
Each level is about 30 lessons long with multiple worksheets, review sheets, a fun activity sheet and test per lesson. I really like this design, as it prevents the feeling of needing to do a lesson per day, or the teaching of concepts with little future review to keep skills sharp. The video instruction has been helpful to explain concepts to kids and to be done semi-independently while I work with other students, and the instructor does a great job of explaining how to "see the mathematical" concepts. When a concept needs to be explored further, I enjoy that the teachers manual also provides additional information on the lesson as well as the answers to all worksheets.
With Math U See, a student can progress as quickly or slowly as needed through the lessons/books and will get a good understanding of the concepts through the instruction and application. The manipulatives are easy to use and are helpful in teaching mathematical concepts for all styles of learning.
November 13, 2018
I wish single digits and double digits was not broken into 2 years. Wolfie needs something more rigorous and finds the manipulatives more distracting than helpful but any curriculum I move him to at this point expects him to have had double digit instruction. Sink another year into math u see or move on and hope for the best?
March 11, 2020
Excellent curriculum to learn math. This gave my son a strong foundation of mathematics.
May 16, 2016
Excellent program. We like the clear explanation of math concepts, spiral and especially the kinesthetic connection. We were so impressed with the introduction of algebra and geometry to teach addition. Brilliant!
Note: This student workbook is a consumable, so each student will need their own copy.
Note: This student workbook is a consumable, so each student will need their own copy.
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September 14, 2016Excellent program. We like the clear explanation of math concepts, spiral and especially the kinesthetic connection. We were so impressed with the introduction of algebra and geometry to teach addition. Brilliant!
Note: This student workbook is a consumable, so each student will need their own copy.
Note: This student workbook is a consumable, so each student will need their own copy.
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