I took the huge risk of purchasing the Right Start math curriculum for almost $200. I wanted something that would be fun, interactive and hands-on while providing a rock-solid mathematics foundations. It's extremely important to me that the boys develop a deep understanding of math--not just learning what to do and doing it. I what them to really comprehend why they are doing things. I think the program is wonderful in that regard but I find it tedious and dry. Except for the games, there really is nothing fun about it and the materials are really drab.
I understood it was a risk. At this point, I kind of wish I had gone with the Math-u-See program like I was going to initially. But I'm not purchasing anything else for this school year. I have spent about $275 on curricula this year: Right Start and All About Spelling and that's my limit. I would rather spend money on museums or classes than on curricula.
So, I'm going to make do with the Right Start math for this year, look into doing Math Mammoth (the free worksheets) and continue to use the School Zone Math 1-2 book I purchased some time ago.
I'm not sure about purchasing math curricula in the future. I may give Math-u-See a try but that's really about it. I have decided to read (and perhaps purchase) Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics to help me become more confident as a math teacher. I will probably cobble together my own curriculum using many resources. We really don't have money to waste and so I will have to be more self-sufficient in regards to curricula.
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