Top Homeschool Pick: Math U See Curriulum

Looking for homeschool math curriculum? In this video I share my favorite math curriculum that works for all learning styles and is easy for parents to teach!
mathusee.com/
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0:00
0:27 Intro
2:04 my experience with math
2:41 what is math u see, where it started
3:00 Math U See's beliefs and mission
6:49 Math U See's philosophy
8:41 Math U See is mastery-based and sequential
10:21 Math U See uses simultaneous multi-sensory instruction
11:24 Math U See is ability based, not grade level based
12:10 Math U See components
12:35 Math U See offers customer support
12:55 Why I love Math U See
13:14 Visit the link in my description to go check it out
13:28 Thanks for watching
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Math U See is a K-12 math curriculum program. It is mastery-based, sequential, and does not go by grade level, but by ability level. It works for all learning styles, and comes with videos for you to watch with your students to understand exactly how to present the lessons to your child.
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[@suzanneash5539]

We are using Math-you-see and love it. This is our 2nd year of homeschool. I love how clear Math-you-see is. We love that there isn't any of the confusing teachings found in common corw math. I struggled with math in school myself. I like that I can watch the videos with my kids and actually be able to help my kids. I remember feeling so frustrated that my parents couldn't help me with math as a student.

[@BethPavlik]

Thank you for sharing your testimony, Suzanne. 😊

[@anikagrace2215]

I started math-u-see with gamma, and I have used it through pre-calc. And I can say, each concept is very well explained, well paced, and I've almost never felt like they gave me a topic they hadn't prepared me for. From what my mom says about her old math curriculum, you'll save your kid a lot of pain using this. For my part, I highly recommend.

[@OurMessyHouse]

We are planning to switch from TGATB to Math U see this year. So excited! Nervous about the cost but worth the investment.

[@carlaferguson8269]

Love the passion in the presentation. I'm about to start homeschooling a 5th grader and I'm very much interested in this.

[@BethPavlik]

I can't recommend it enough! Good luck to you!

[@mospinn4084]

This was so helpful! Thank you for all the details on this program.

[@BethPavlik]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@amberdunigan7550]

Going into my first year using math u see! Excited to use it, any videos of how to prepare and plan would be helpful

[@BethPavlik]

Congrats! Yes, I can make a video on how to prepare and plan.

[@cedarforest4621]

I have used Math U See successfully for the last 15 years (including teaching at a homeschool co-op). Have you looked at their new (very expensive) Algebra Program?

[@BethPavlik]

That’s great! I have not looked at their new algebra program.

[@Dreblueskies]

Excellent video! I have so much doubt around math because I hate the subject so much. Your reasons for liking this math makes total sense.

[@BethPavlik]

Thanks!

[@kaitlynlewis6958]

Going to start mathu see this coming september (alpha) nervous and exicted !

[@Jsumm2]

I am convinced enough to begin purchasing this for my kiddos learning. My oldest is starting kindergarten homeschool, and I will buy Primer kit that comes with the blocks… however what do I do once the next child hits this age? Do I have to buy another work book or am I able to reuse all of the books as we advance in math for my first child? Thanks!!!

[@BethPavlik]

I’m so happy for you, Jenna! You can buy another workbook if you have your first child write in it, but I usually have my kids do the problems on our whiteboard and I reuse the workbooks for my younger kids. But even if you do have your child write in the workbooks and you have the buy new ones for the other kids, you don’t have to buy a new blocks kit or pay for the digital toolbox over and over again. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!

[@melanieturner5665]

This will be our first year homeschooling. My sons used Abeka math in school. My oldest will be in 5th grade and he scored above average on his Iowa Assessment, his score was 85 for math. I've had him do the placement test for Math U See. My big question is - if he does 6th grade level Math U See this year as a 5th grader and goes in order till 11th grade, then what would I choose for 12th grade? I want a mastery approach for the reasons you mentioned. My son has proved that he's mathematically inclined and loves it, so I think he'd thrive in any math curriculum I pick. I'm a big picture thinker and don't know what options they'd be in high school.

[@BethPavlik]

How exciting that this will be your first year homeschooling! I'm so glad you had him do the placement test so you know where he should start. Keep in mind that he may go through the book faster or slower than a traditional school year. If he finishes every level by 11th grade, he can always move on to college-level math. You can have him do online courses or take dual-credit classes at your local community college.

[@11nica5]

I love math u see. My girls love it, we’re on alpha now. I’m wondering what you recommend for business math; something a 3-4th graders?

[@BethPavlik]

I highly recommend letting your kids see your financial records. Let them see how you earn money, spend money, invest money, etc. If they want to start their own businesses, let them. That’s the best way they will learn about using money for business.

[@dmnick123ify]

My 8th grader is in public school. Would you recommend using math U see in addition to what shes getting at school? If so, which level is typically good for an 8th grader?? Also, 4th grader.

[@kb8990]

Super helpful. Can you speak to the common complaint of Math U See not being “deep enough” or kids being behind compared to other programs?

[@BethPavlik]

Hmmm, I haven’t heard those complaints before. I’ve only heard about people saying it’s pretty repetitive. Kids can’t be “behind” if they are working at the pace that works for them.

[@shannonstewart4737]

My kiddos have use it since Primer to now PreAlgebra. We have also participated in state testing where we live, so maybe I can offer a slight bit of insight on being "behind." Because MUS is mastery, each subject is learned bottom to top of that subject. For example, when learning division, at the end of the year my 4th grader could do division as well as a middle schooler. But they have zero clue on fractions. State testing is designed to test on a spiral learning process. Where they learn bits of each mathematical area each year. So when my kid got to the fraction part, each bombed. Which is intimidating, but I trusted the process. Fast forward to my son completing Zeta (the end of the lower levels) at the end of 6th grade, he took testing again and scored ready for 8th grade math!! So, yes, in early years they may test lower but when all those books are finished, they have actually MASTERED every concept and IMO are better prepared to take in upper level math.❤

[@angelaschaefer5883]

My son is an adult. Is math wiz. I have dyscalculia this is my dream curriculum to help me improve.

[@julieperez7198]

Do your children have trouble with retention over breaks? My 6 year old was 8 lessons (weeks) into alpha and we took a 1 month break. He forgot so many of the concepts. I had to go back and review for a few weeks. Do you find that you need to review after a break?

[@BethPavlik]

Sometimes, yes. Mostly when my kids were not in the mood to learn and nothing I taught them stuck.

[@11nica5]

I give my kids “lighter days” instead of weeks of a break bc of that very issue. I do make sure that’s it’s self directed and fun projects with a lot of breaks in between. This has eliminated that prob for us - good luck

[@iam.1353]

We are saving up for Math U see but untill then we signed up for CTC math. What are your thoughts on that?

[@BethPavlik]

I’ve never personally used CTC but I’ve heard good things from other homeschoolers who use it. I would just suggest getting involved in the lessons your children watch so that if they have a question, you can help them out. With video lessons alone, there is no one to answer questions or clarify concepts for them. Good luck!

[@rachelnorton9394]

I love spiral!

[@xlovelydearx]

I’m really trying to figure out which one I’d rather go with in terms of spiral or mastery. Do you like one over the other or just like both?