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Deuteronomy 4:10 KJV

 

Mastering Mathematics Curriculum

Perfecting the PointThe Mastering Mathematics series is an economical math program from Mastery Publications.  It covers all math skills for 1st through 6th grade.  The work pages are reproducible within a single family, but the book is designed to be consumed.  You can purchase extra workbooks if you have come to loathe copy machines (as many veteran homeschoolers with hours of standing at a copier with little children clinging to them will attest!)  The books are now perfect bound--no more of the black plastic coil binding!

If your child needs to focus on one topic at a time, Mastering Mathematics is a good choice.  If your student needs to 'bone up' on a particular math topic, you can purchase only that particular workbook.  I have been pleased with the results.

This series would also be good for the older student who needs to catch up on basic math skills.  There are late bloomers and students with learning gaps who simply can't go forward in math until the basics are mastered.  This program fits the bill.  Using the placement test, you can find and focus on the gaps allowing the student to skip the areas that have been grasped.

Mastering Mathematics Features

  • Minimal preparation time for parents,
  • Placement tests,
  • Mastery of one skill at a time,
  • Built in review,
  • A Christian viewpoint,
  • Worksheets with no more than twenty problems
  • Large print on the worksheets, and
  • Worksheets are printed on one side only.

I would like to see the student workbook contain the sequence (when to practice math facts, etc) so it is easier for me, but my children are enjoying math this year and mastering it!

It can be used with a wide range of skills from special needs to gifted.  It has a simple format with no color pictures, large print, and printing only on one side of the pages.  The student focuses on the work at hand without being distracted or overwhelmed.

You can view sample pages at the publisher's website:

Mastering Mathematics Curriculum

Mastering Mathematics Series Complete Program

By Letz Farmer

The complete set of Mastering Mathematics consists of placement tests (to place student in program), 30 learning board games, 16 self-checking fact wheels, flash cards, manipulatives, award certificates, erasable page protector, review games, Parents Manual with worksheets, games, and answer keys, and one each of the 6 workbooks.

This is an economical way to purchase the Mastering Mathematics program if you are going to use it all.

If you only need part of this program, smaller Combo Sets are available for Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, and Fractions and Perfecting the Point.

0929223152

List $129.95

Mastering Mathematics Parents Manual

By Letz Farmer

Answers and instructions for all six workbooks.  Very necessary, very helpful.

0929223047

List $70.00

Extra set of six Mastering Mathematics Workbooks

By Letz Farmer

The Mastering Mathematics Workbooks Set includes one each of the followings:  Attacking Addition, Subduing Subtraction, Mastering Multiplication, Defeating Division, Perfecting the Point, and Finishing Fractions.

0929223160

List $59.95

Math Skills Inventory Diagnostic Survey

By Letz Farmer

Covers the 100 most important math skills taught in grades 1-6+.  Reproducible.  Pinpoint what your child has learned and where he needs additional work.

0929223144

List $10.95

Mastering Mathematics Student Workbooks

Attacking Addition

By Letz Farmer

Attacking Addition teaches addition skills plus temperature, adding change, time, linear measurements, reading graphs and calendars.

0929223820

 

List $10.95

Subduing Subtraction

By Letz Farmer

Subduing Subtraction teaches subtraction skills plus making change, thermometers, time, and linear measurements.

0929223039

List $10.95

Mastering Multiplication

By Letz Farmer

Mastering Multiplication teaches multiplication plus exponents, pre-algebra variables, and area of squares and rectangles.

0929223004

List $10.95

Defeating Division

By Letz Farmer

Defeating Division teaches division plus rounding, estimating, unit pricing, miles per gallon.

0929223012

List $10.95

Perfecting the Point

By Letz Farmer

Perfecting the Point teaches about decimals plus using percentages, factual application word problems, four basic skills review.

0929223063

List $11.95

Finishing Fractions

By Letz Farmer

Finishing Fractions also reviews four basic skills, check writing and accounts, simple fractions to decimal equivalents.

0929223071

List $13.95

Combo Sets

Attacking Addition and Subduing Subtraction Combo Set

By Letz Farmer

This combo set includes a Parents Manual, one Attacking Addition workbook, one Subduing Subtraction workbook and the necessary manipulatives.

0929223820C

 

List $54.95

Mastering Multiplication and Defeating Division Combo

By Letz Farmer

This combo set includes a Parents Manual, one Mastering Multiplication workbook, one Defeating Division workbook and the necessary manipulatives.

0929223004C

List $54.95

Perfecting the Point and Finishing Fractions Combo

By Letz Farmer

This combo set includes a Parents Manual, one Perfecting the Point workbook, one Finishing Fractions workbook and the necessary manipulatives.

0929223063C

List $58.95

Revised 05/06/08