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RightStart Math is a math program that is presented in lettered levels, not grades, for students in the early years through Middle School.
One of the key features of the RightStart program is that it focuses more on learning math through hands-on activities such as an abacus, math card games, and other manipulatives, than on worksheets.
There are two editions of the program. RightStart First Edition was the original program released in 2001. The Second Edition is a complete overhaul of the program with changes to the order of lesson and the ease of use. Both versions are currently available for purchase.
Alternative versions are available for different levels to help make learning relevant to Canadian, European, Australian, and New Zealand children (specifically about money.)
- Hands-On, Play-Based Learning
- Not Organized By Grade But Level
- Print Workbooks
- Grades 1 through 8
- Review / Spiral Method
- Abacus App Available
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RIGHTSTART MATH REVIEWS:
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Very Teacher Intensive
We have used Right Start for a few years. We used the first edition the first year. The teacher text was ok. Once we switched to the second edition, I found the teacher text much more user friendly.
Out of our four kids, two are currently school aged. I loved the hands on approach to learning, using manipulatives. After speaking with a RightStart rep at a homeschool convention, I found out the lessons are only supposed to take ten minutes for our levels (A & C). She said if it takes longer, too take breaks and come back. Every day has a review section and a new learning section. Sometimes it takes us the ten minutes just to do the review.
I really want to love this curriculum. I like how it emphasizes seeing sets of fine to make counting easier. I like the spiral approach. I really like the use of manipulatives. But I don’t like the time it takes for me to sit to teach my kids math. I want them to have more independence with math, especially as I gave a third child starting school (officially).
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