To say something is mammoth is to say it is something of great size. My kids would interchange it with ginormous, a word they’re sure they used before anyone else even thought of it. Personally, I like colossus – of gigantic size and proportions.
My latest review is for Math Mammoth and it’s big, really big! Maria Miller, the author, has put together multiple math options for your student. Hundreds of pages of text and worksheets, organized as a complete curriculum, for grades 1-6, or as work texts and worksheets, by topic or grade level, through the 8th grade.
She has devoted more than ten years to creating math resources and this effective curriculum that is available as an instant download and in printed books. She’s packaged over 300 sample worksheets that can be used for FREE.
It is also no small thing that Math Mammoth is affordable. $34.00 per download, per grade level or work text (worksheets and text in the same book), by topic, for $2 – $7 each, and several discounted package deals. In today’s economy this is huge!
Over the years we have used several different math programs. Some have been successful and some were duds, according to the learning bent of my child, not necessarily the merits of the program. Math curricula are not one size fits all.
Basically, Math Mammoth focuses on one concept at a time – in depth – approaching a problem from different angles – until that concept is mastered. Therefore, thinking is challenged, and mental math acquired and honed. I have discovered, finally, that this is the perfect environment for one of my sons. The lessons appear “clutter free” to him. They are clear and concise, and he understands what he is expected to learn. He concentrates on it, studies it until he’s “got it,” then checks it off in his mind as conquered and moves on to the next topic. My daughter, on the other hand, finds it “rather boring and monotonous” and performs much better when stimulated by variety and repetition.
It is monumental to me, as a parent/teacher, that Maria Miller has developed a FREE placement test for each of the grades. I was unsure, for a couple of my children, what grade level they had attained in math. I thought there might be a few conceptual gaps in their education, but I wasn’t even sure what was missing. So, I had no idea where to start with this program. Maria suggested that I give the children a placement test and then submit the results to her. She personally analyzed the results with me and advised me, based on her own extensive experience and education, on which course would be best for my son. Her guidance and support has been an immense help.
My crew mates reviewed the series of books offered by Math Mammoth and I have attached links throughout this post to give you more detailed information ~
Click the TOS graphic below to read what they thought of each option. The Light Blue Series book that we’ve been using has made an impressive positive impact on my son’s view of math and his own level of capability.
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
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