I teach each lesson and even my math understanding has improved from what I learned in the 80s and 90s. She's working quickly thru Volume 3 as a review and we hope to use the entire rest of the curriculum for the remainder of her high school math. / 3rd Ed. ), BJU Press Math Grade 2 (4th Ed. We are but a speck on the timeline of life, but a powerful speck we are! Iggy Garcia. We pulled our daughter Fall of 2020, I knew she had some gaps in math learning but didnt realize how much she actually didnt know. She has dyscalculia and your curriculum is Amazing for children with this learning difference. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. My daughter started the Learn Math Fast System about a year ago. Homeschooling has always been in the back of my mind, but I never thought I could teach math so I never did it, until now. There is plenty of white space and the book is in black and white with no distracting colors or annoying "cutesy" pictures that are included in most other elementary math books. We have used Vol 1 and 2 with my kids. I too struggled with math as a young person, and find myself marveling at how these books seem to make sense of it all in a simple, clear, straight forward fashion. However, I did look for a sense of ease with the math facts before we moved on to the next chapter. I wondered what they had been doing with him in school to allow him to fall so far behind. It was honestly the only thing holding her back from graduating. math system. Learn Math Fast is the first system where my now 13-year old son didn't end up in tears. Invaluable!!!!! I reassured him that it takes a lot of repetition to get good at a tennis serve or a fancy fishing knot, and math is no different. I think a better foundation has been laid since we restarted with your earlier volumes. She begins Vol 3 with this school year and will be finished, I'm certain, with Vol 4 before she finishes 8th grade. I often find myself wishing more people had access to this way of teaching. She also was very discouraged thinking she was dumb with math. credit precalculus class, but they do not offer it locally; therefore, Im looking for something comparable. It looks great! Last year, I couldn't even do long division." I also print off the lesson worksheets so that my son does not write in the book. It's a great program. I am so grateful to have found this program and plan to use it for the next two kids, as well! We also have 2 other kids. Thank you. Although whe understood the concepts and operations, it would take her 5 times longer to complete a problem because she was not strong in memorizing her fact families. With varying levels of success, I've taught math to children of high to low learning abilities with many different systems: MathUSee, Saxon, RightStart, Video Text, Life of Fred, Understanding Mathematics From Counting to Calculus, and several others. And from the girl who got D's in algebra/geo in high school, I am thrilled that he has an opportunity to get a better grasp on it than I did. He knows by now that being in Mom Math School means that *nothing* will get swept under the rug! We are a homeschool family in Alabama. We had tried flash cards, on line programs, games, etc to no avail. I also have several children below her, and though I already have them placed in different programs, I could certainly see myself using your curriculum in the future for them as a change or supplement. This has some benefits because when it comes to math, I can oversee *every* aspect of his assignments and determine right away if he's struggling. Thanks so much. The admissions person told us that she scored higher just having two years of homeschool high school than a lot of public school graduates. She was still struggling with basic operations before this program. I found Learn Math Fast through a series of other home schooling moms after testing my middle school students and finding that their Charter school had failed to teach them math successfully. I recently purchased Volume V for my son to use. Would she be ready to do a dual enrollment math class at the community college or should I repeat a more challenging Algebra 2 class, or should I focus on SAT math prep? As I progressed through this course, math became so easy. Math is actually one of his favorite subjects! I love the simplicity. If math is currently robbing you of a joyful homeschool experience and leaving you hopeless, please give this program a try. She is learning it quickly so far. http://www.thecurriculumchoice.com/2015/04/learn-math-fast-review/, http://theinappropriatehomeschooler.blogspot.com/, A Slice of Homeschool Pie Review: 2nd Grader Doing 3rd Grade Math with The Learn Math Fast System. My 8 yr old son with mild ADHD has NEVER completed a page of ANYTHING It was amazing and challenging growing up in two different worlds and learning to navigate and merging two different cultures into my life, but I must say the world is my playground and I have fun on Mother Earth. However, I'm so grateful for this easy-to-use method. They have a much greater understanding of the process and have much higher confidence in themselves and their mathematical abilities. Easy to understand. Refresh and try again. I was intriquedespecially because it was written by a fellow homeschool mom. After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Channa gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Angela gave it 4-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Rachel gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Cindy gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Jen gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Katya gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Jennifer gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Lillian gave it 4-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Lilia gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: LearnMathFast has been the best curriculum we have used for my 8th grade son who has dyscalculia, I wish we had found this sooner! Those books took her from being a Maths Hater to being a "please can we have an Algebra Lesson today" person. No teacher guide is available; answers and detailed solutions (which vary based on level) are included in the back of each book. I just wanted to let you know how much my daughter and I love your books. It was written in March. Is there an special calculator we need to purchase for our son as we move forward? It's been a breath of fresh air. By browsing this site you accept cookies used to improve and personalize our services and marketing. by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Welcome to Iggy Garcia, The Naked Shaman Podcast, where amazing things happen. Right away, I realized that your system leaves no stone unturned, which was a huge weight off my mind -- no need to go off on tangents! This is Rainbow Resource Centers promise to you: We will not sell, rent, or give your personal information to any other organization. I am very happy with your program. She is 13 years old and at the beginning of this year she was still struggling with math, not able to remember multiplication facts despite trying many methods. I cant wait to see how the remaining books work. More mastery-based, this program can help shore up math skills or help struggling learners who are behind in levels. She started Vol 1 on Aug 8 and is now on L 33 and is doing very well. However, free placement tests are available from the publishers website to either complete online or print. The lessons are the right length and pace for my son not to feel overwhelmed, and the worksheets seem to have just the right number of problems so that the information is reinforced through practice but doesn't take hours to complete! To tell the truth, I feel like my math skills have improved greatly since we started this program and I'm looking forward to learning Algebra all over again. In only a few weeks, he was proficient in addition and subtraction. You are speaking to me, the student, in the way you say your words, and I understand. He knows that we will look at something every which way, with manipulatives, number lines, examples, etc. After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Milenka gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: My daughter is in 10th grade and, after struggling with math concepts for years, has finally, with this curriculum, mastered what I never thought possible. We've been using it for a month, and are now caught up to where the online curriculum is. June 16th 2013 After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Latricia gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Cammie gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: We love the progress she is making with your program. We have a bookshelf full of all the popular (and not so popular) math courses, and we have struggled with all of them. On a whim and a recommendation, I purchased the high school geometry. Weve been struggling to find a product that will work for her since we finished up with Prof B math. I know you cant give a concrete answer but I was just wondering what your thoughts were on possible options for how to proceed based on your feedback from other families. Although he is not a fan of the 30-second and 1-minute tests, I can see a marked improvement since we've started doing those daily. I'm mainly using it for my twin girls that are dyslexic. After I landed on your article about this topic, and read through many reviews, I decided to purchase Volumes I & II for my son. I plan to use the entire Learn Math Fast series. Be the first to ask a question about Learn Math Fast System Volume 5. So her memory is bad and she takes a while to remember things. ~M. It really helps my son to focus on the task at hand and to grasp the information. My son has tried other Algebra programs and this is the first one where he retainedanythingHaving the worked solutions is one of the perks for me and one of the things I was looking for in a new program. I highly recommend this to those that have tried everything else and are comfortable with a mastery system. And here's the thing. I am still recommending your program with great gusto and sincerity!!! Come and explore the metaphysical and holistic worlds through Urban Suburban Shamanism/Medicine Man Series. I walked It has been a game changer, and I highly recommend it. This mastery-based program presents math concepts in a sequential manner. After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Katrina gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Melody gave it 5 stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Danette gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Melissa gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Cynthia gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Ginger gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Krista gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Julie gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: We tried everything we could think of to help my oldest daughter get through algebra including three well known math curricula. As I progressed through the books it felt like I was still doing the same old stuff and not learning much. It is the math program we will continue to use the whole way through! We homeschool and had bounced around from one math curriculum to the next to hit on each of their learning styles, but all that did was create gaps and frustration. 1-6), Primary Math - Common Core Edition Math 1, Primary Math - Common Core Edition Math 2, Primary Math - Common Core Edition Math 3, Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach (K-8), Suggested Manipulatives for Essential Math, Understanding the Singapore Approach to Math, Christian Light Math Skill Development Worksheets, Pre-Algebra (7th Grade) A+ Interactive Math. 1.888.841.3456, Email: Amy M., Homeschool Administrator. My daughter will be doing Vol 3 in Nov/Dec and then will work on Volume 4 this summer. ~Stephanie W. Shelly left this recommendation on our Facebook Page: I have children of all learning abilities, including one with multiple learning disabilities (dyscalculia is one of them), and they are all thriving with this math. ~Autumn. He seems to be understanding things he never could before. As of today 3/12/21 she is about to complete Vol 3. Over the past week or so, he has made several very positive comments about math. Nia's Test Scores from 7th grade, AFTER Learn Math Fast, show 10th grade level. My kids also prefer to learn on mastery, and not repetition, this system is perfect for that. With the pandemic, the music experiences have stopped, and she is now learning math. Both adopted. Crazy! And there is no weeping or gnashing of teeth from either of us! It's just her speed, teaches all the important concepts with some practice but not too much to overwhelm her. I love your gradual approach to learning the addition and subtraction facts alongside each other. We are what everyone terms covid homeschoolers. No more counting on fingers! For Geometry (2nd ed), the Smart Cards include four 3x 6 1/2 postulate cards; 5 smart cards to review rules for angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons and circles; a form to make a cube; and a pencil. I love this Curriculum Especially for my daughter who feels bad because of her Math Level. I would have used these books for my older children if I have known about them before they graduated, but I'm so glad we are using them now. My mom showed me this curriculum at the end of my 4th grade year, and I didnt think it would help me any better than the other 4 math courses I have taken. We will be traveling to Peru: Ancient Land of Mystery.Click Here for info about our trip to Machu Picchu & The Jungle. without being prompted to "move onto the next problem/question". That is HUGE for us. After a few months, he mastered the basic operations. I started with vol. And I love the simplicity and clear explanations. I can see that it IS very amenable to large families, though. I decided to try a lesson from the curriculum that I was struggling in to see if I knew anything, I ended up knowing everything and got a 100 on that lesson. -- and do lots of practice -- until we call it good. :-) There's no way she'd be there if it wasn't for Learn Maths Fast! I feel she is so much better prepared with math now. She had grown to despise math and started to feel like she would never get it, but I asked her to try her best as alsways and take it one lesson at a time. Everything was explained so clearly. Over the summer of 2020, I went through essentially all of Volume I with my 6th grader. August has arrived with plenty of interesting destinations for the discerning summer readerfrom spooky offshore islands to an To see what your friends thought of this book, Learn Math Fast System Volume 5: Algebra 1, Readers' Most Anticipated Books of August. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Love it. Age. ~ Ruth, Call: My daughter was skeptical at first. From age 8, she has been talented in music, has spent alot of time practicing flute and going to competitions; I have had to spend alot of time caring for aging parents, therefore she never was taught very much math. Then I found Learn Math Fast. Im an entrepreneur, writer, radio host and an optimist dedicated to helping others to find their passion on their path in life. Before I started this course I really struggled with math and didnt understand it very well. Lol. Memorizing math facts was nearly impossible and made math frustrating. I feel that your books should be in every Homeschool and Public School. I thought it went only through Algebra, but I was happy to try it because I am trying to help my 16 year old son understand Algebra. At the lower levels, topics are introduced using a few different methods including tips and shortcuts and using U.S. coins as manipulatives. 1. News, articles, workshops, discussion and more. Start by marking Learn Math Fast System Volume 5: Algebra 1 as Want to Read: Error rating book. Thank you again,Donna. As a homeschooling Mom of fourteen years, I have never found a math program I would recommend until now. She is six and has epilepsy among other things. Seems like good service is a lost art these days but your company is on point and I appreciate it hehethanks again ya'll ( : ~AJ. I did give him leeway on the 30-second tests because I know he does not do well with timed tests. (http://learnmathfastbooks.com/placement-test-i.html) Level 1 contains 4 instruction pages for using the overall program with different aged learners. Plus, the order that LMF presents math concepts (we feel) is more helpful in journeying into pre-algebra, and higher math, which is now just a few weeks away--instead of months and months away! do you think the following class would be a good next math course: [link to a Precalculus and Trigonometry class]. The class they suggested is called MATH 125 so Im trying to match it with the HSLDA class. ~Kate W. Throughout our 6 years of homeschooling, we have tried it all: Math U See, Saxon, Miquon Math, Beast Academy, Math Mammoth, Life of Fred, and tons of videos and other generic workbooks. :-), Greetings JK! She is my first to have troubles with math. ~Amazon Customer. It was just fabulous that there was a sample lesson on the website that I could download and let her try. Its the first math program we use that he doesn't resist. We had tried many differentcurriculum's, but this is the ONLY one that made things click for her. 2006-2022 Rainbow Resource Center, Inc. 655 Township Rd 500 E | Toulon IL | 61483, DIVE (Digital Interactive Video Education), BJU Press Math Grade 1 (4th Ed. Im an obsessive learner who spends time reading, writing, producing and hosting Iggy LIVE and WithInsightsRadio.com My biggest passion is creating community through drumming, dance, song and sacred ceremonies from my homeland and other indigenous teachings. If he goes for pre-engineering, the credits are not needed so I dont need to go through the effort of duel enrolling him in college for this. Since we started Learn Math Fast she has started excelling at her work. Supplemental materials include a water- and tear-proof, 8.5x11 Big, Big Bookmark which serves as a reference guide of main math concepts for all books. 1 for my 13-year old math phobic child. First, I was concerned that the program recommended starting with Volume I and I was afraid this would 'deflate' what little confidence my daughter had with math, having to start at the beginning. I like to keep my books clean! When it comes to long division and various types of multi-step multiplication, my son needed reinforcement and practice-practice-practice, so that's what we did. Even when there are lessons that do not have those oral tests, I go back and choose a random test for him to quickly go over. I started her on book 1 and she was able to work through the books quite quickly. quickly! We began with the idea that I would drill him in multiplication and help him memorize his facts, a skill he failed in school. I started book 1 in the 5th grade and completed all of the rest of the books by my 9th grade year. Finally, the layout of the book itself works well for my son who has just finished therapy for convergence insufficiency (where his eyes did not come together to focus on text, causing him to see double). We were using an online based math curriculum for our 7th grader since August, but were noticing it was lagging behind (our opinion). Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published I also appreciate the printable worksheets for further practice. I would just like to let you know how great this math book is! I have attached Nias test scores from last year and this year so that you can see for yourself how real the results have been for us. Nia's Test Scores from 6th grade, BEFORE Learn Math Fast, show 7th grade level. Hello JK, Just thought you'd like to know that Charlotte will be the Valedictorian of her GED Graduation this year! I have been able to understand some things I have long forgotten just by looking at the solutions. Plus, Im familiar with HSLDA already. Her understanding in math is beyond compare to where she was a year ago. Amy recommended Learn Math Fast on our Facebook Page and wrote this: We almost opted not to continue past Algebra 1 in high school for my eleventh grade daughter, after doing it twice because it would not stick. IggyGarcia.com & WithInsightsRadio.com, For more information, please visit: IggyGarcia.com & WithInsightsRadio.com, My guest is intuitive empath AnnMarie Luna Buswell, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 171 | An appointment with destiny, Iggy Garcia Live Episode 170 | The Half Way Point of 2022, Iggy Garcia TV Episode 169 | Phillip Cloudpiler Landis & Jonathan Wellamotkin Landis, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 167 My guest is AnnMarie Luna Buswell, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 166 The Animal Realm, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 165 The Return, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 164 Recap of 2021. In addition, the fact that the books are self-contained and reusable coupled with the publisher's provision of free printable worksheets and tests makes them affordable." My homeschooled son applied for duel enrollment at a nearby college that suggested he take a four-. Both sons. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Truly, this is the most enthusiasm she's had for math (or any school subject) in a very long time. ~Melissa Bragg. Hopefully, in the interim, your shopping carts have been filled with orders. Wed love your help. Your service is very friendly, generous, and professional. And the best part is she is now able to complete her math in just a few minutes. My younger son that doesnt struggle with math loves the fact he can do advanced math because its explained so well. Thank you again and I wanted to let you know that the program has been tremendous for my daughter thus far. My math-averse daughter sat down this morning and did three hours of math and then thanked me for buying it. Lofton Amazon Customer. When extra reinforcement is needed, I appreciate that there are extra, free supplemental worksheets also available on the Learn Math Fast website. Perhaps he will always need some extra support when learning new concepts, but the confidence he has gained over four months of working with Volume I will make all the difference, I am certain. He has finally succeeded at math and is retaining the information! My daughter is really enjoying this curriculum. Mommy Bloggers are known for reviewing lots of different curriculum. Thank you! Both named Alex. I was also concerned because what if this didn't work either? Your Curriculum builds confidence! Thanks ~Janet Brown. Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 163 3D5D or R2D2?!? My daughter continues to love doing this math program and she went through Vol 1 and 2 in one year! The titles fast highlights this 7-volume 2nd edition curriculums goal: to develop students who can quickly produce automatic, confident responses to math problems. Students practice until they feel confident on the concept and complete the test before moving on to the next concept. So far, they have completed one book and have moved into their second (so now level 2) with in only 4 weeks of receiving the materials. Read our updated privacy policy for more about what we do with your data, as well as your rights and choices - including how to manage cookies. My son wanted to do Geometry over the summer and finished it up last week so Algebra it is. Also (this is blunt): "If we hadn't done all that math review this summer, I would be the dumbest kid in the class." I've had other math books, where it reads like a group of math professors, all trying to outwardly teach the student from the blackboard, not from over the shoulder. Books range from 148-348 pgs, pb. And, he is retaining the material. Dyslexia Consultation, Screening Tutoring and Remediation, Great price for a great program. She's flown through it, and is graduated at age 13! Calculus? My 13 yr old daughter is using Vol. I reccomend LMF. Learn Math Fast Worksheets Answer Key Volume 1, Learn Math Fast System Vol IV + Geometry Set, Learn Math Fast Geometry Kit for Volume 4, Learn Math Fast System Vol VII + Smart Cards. We're enjoying it so much, we're thinking about doing math again next year! We were told we should "expect" developmental delays. He and I would like for him to finish his last two years of high school (11th and 12th grade) under someone elses teaching and accountability. He also listed math as his favorite subject in an "About Me" poster. Thanks to your "ministry", I believe both of them are going to really soar with their math skills! I decided to try Learn Math Fast. In this episode I will speak about our destiny and how to be spiritual in hard times. The information is presented so clearly, the worksheets and tests are not overwhelming. Last night he asked for a page to do for "fun". Any chance you are looking at writing a Trig program? I am recommending your books to anyone who will listen. Copyright 2000-2022 IGNACIO GARCIA, LLC.All rights reserved Web master Iggy Garciamandriotti@yahoo.com Columbus, Ohio Last modified May, 2021 Hosted by GVO, USC TITLE 42 CHAPTER 21B 2000BB1 USC TITLE 42 CHAPTER 21C 2000CC IRS PUBLICATION 517. We got our order yesterday. She loves how short and easy the lessons are. The tips and tricks are invaluable and has really helped him grasp the subject matter. I never expected it to make such an extreme difference nor as My PassionHere is a clip of me speaking & podcasting CLICK HERE! I had a hunch that your system was on to something important. If you complete Volume 1-4 you have done 1st grade threw PreAlg. / 3rd Ed. It is a keeper for us, and I plan to use all seven volumes. ~Nana the tutor. It gave very tangible, every day ways to think about math. Like AlphaPhonics, Learn Math Fast System isn't full of bells, whistles, and distracting graphics, but it beats them all. She had begun to avoid it because of her struggles. My son's future with math is much, much brighter now. Beth and I were talking over the phone when she said the best phrase ever about Learn Math Fast . Our customer, Deb Esposito, was so pleased with the. It is wonderful how you explain math concepts so simply and directly I own Lexia Learners, a tutoring company for students who learn differently because of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia and Learn Math Fast is now the only math curriculum we use with our students! She told me she didn't realize there were some basic concepts that she hadn't understood until Learn Math Fast. Just checking in to let you all know again how much your curriculum has blessed our family. It seems like forever since last we chatted. We purchased the Learn Math Fast system back in 2010. :-) Thanks so much! LMF is easy to use, the answers are in the back of the book, and you can print out all of the work pages from their website. He finished lesson 38 this week and told me this is the best math program we've ever used, and we've tried just about all of them. Not overwhelming at all. We are very thankful for your program, it doesn't make her feel like she in an elementary math book. We purchased Learn Math Fast and are now getting somewhere! We now are able to focus more on math and a traditional curriculum is just too slow for our purposes. I She is amazing! After one session, I realized he could do little more than add 2+1--At. Iggy Garcia LIVE | Episode 162 Spiritual Tune Up. After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Elizabeth gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: Hi, We are just starting Vol 5. I have been very pleased with this Thank you so much! Topically arranged, each of these un-graded levels handles multiple concepts and can be used by multiple ages as a supplement or stand-alone. Again, I loved knowing that your book would cover everything in due time, so we could focus on the skill at hand and not have to worry about anything else. After trying LMF for 4 weeks, Patti B. gave it 5-Stars and wrote this: We love Learn Math Fast! I use it [volume 1] for tutoring grades 2-3. Yes, in the beginning of volume I he was despondent about working through addition and subtraction, but when I pointed out how quickly he would be back into multiplication, and how the book covered some addition and subtraction tips and tricks that he'd never learned before he was able to get over those feelings of doing "kid work". It's affordable too. A huge win for him. THANK YOU!!! ), BJU Press Math Grade 7 - Fundamentals of Math, AIM (Accelerated Individualized Mastery) Kits, Earlybird Kindergarten Math Standards Edition, Suggested Manipulatives for Earlybird Kindergarten Math (Standrd Ed. Just today he said, "I'm really proud of myself. The Geometry Kit (contained in a zippered vinyl pouch with 3-hole punch) is a simple, helpful set that includes 15 1-inch foam squares; a 1-inch plastic ball; protractor and two kinesthetic cards which help teach Pi; a square foot paper; a formula card; a square, rectangle, and one each of an equilateral, right triangle, and isosceles triangle cards with helpful reminders printed on one side. In fact, once we started this process, I had my HS student go back through a few sections to refresh himself on areas in which he was struggling. Welcome back. "Big Alex" joined our family as a teenager and had received a very poor education before coming to live with us. Its main strength is that the course is taught in a clear, friendly, common-sense manner. Just check out Learn Math Fast's website and you'll quickly see why this program is different. No matter your students grade, the author recommends starting at Level 1.