tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post2857778601323840275..comments2024-03-29T03:44:12.622+11:00Comments on A peaceful day: MEP ReflectionsJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-42990182735350804782012-04-20T20:37:56.568+10:002012-04-20T20:37:56.568+10:00This was a wonderful read! I think we will start t...This was a wonderful read! I think we will start trying it next week. My daughter is 11 and still in grade 4 maths. She is quite frightened of math actually. Should I start her a lower grade to make sure she does not develop any gaps?<br />What are your thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-54725075396908177152011-09-25T05:48:32.811+10:002011-09-25T05:48:32.811+10:00HI there - thanks for the MEP posts. I found them...HI there - thanks for the MEP posts. I found them through Suz at Homeschooling on the Cheap.<br /><br />If you haven't already, I'd love more info on how you use MEP with your French studies. I would like to do the Spanish with my kids (and German if they had it!) I am unsure about how to go about doing it and ensuring that both the language is comprehended and the math concepts without it being a HUGE chunk of the day. Anyway, the posts are great and I appreciate them! Thanks so much!carriejoyhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/carriejoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-3973213894189688022011-07-21T09:05:58.622+10:002011-07-21T09:05:58.622+10:00Just thought you'd be interested that I pulled...Just thought you'd be interested that I pulled out the beginnings of MEP Reception to look at and thought "Faith could do that" (she's only 3y 10m). Reception is so bright and colourful, easy to use and the first day she was so keen to keep going. The first day she did the first 3 lessons before we moved on to something else. I'll keep it going and see how we go. Faith and Carter learn very differently, but Charlotte Mason home ed is just a gift to us and I am so relieved to have found out about her, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.Dove's Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886051375765858980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-54903076077181699872011-06-24T10:06:22.930+10:002011-06-24T10:06:22.930+10:00For spelling, I'd recommend having a look at S...For spelling, I'd recommend having a look at Sound Waves National. Just go to firefly press dot com dot au. <br />Hope its helpful,<br />Cheers,<br />Butter FlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-86127917938425489792011-06-20T15:21:54.829+10:002011-06-20T15:21:54.829+10:00Thanks Jeanne! We are looking at other options for...Thanks Jeanne! We are looking at other options for maths resources at the moment. Does MEP do highschool maths too?<br /><br />Mel xMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103643232928794226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-5214692653920943982011-06-20T13:03:50.881+10:002011-06-20T13:03:50.881+10:00I can't help but comment on how strange it is ...I can't help but comment on how strange it is to see the word "maths". Here in the States, we say "math". Is this a British thing or just not an American thing? LOL. <br /><br />Anyway, I love, love MEP! I've only homeschooled one year -- first grade. We hopped around from thing to thing and nothing worked really well until we got to MEP. It is extremely teacher intensive in the younger years, so I am glad to hear it lightens up later. <br /><br />Before we did MEP, my daughter dreaded math. Afterwards, math is one of her favorite subjects; and when we did public school for 2nd grade, she was in the advanced math group. So proud, and it was totally worth the 30-45 minutes we spent on it everyday.<br /><br />I recommend MEP to everyone! Not only is it rigorous, comprehensive, and amazing -- it's free! Makes me want to do homeschool for 3rd grade...we will see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-79312297467277274352011-06-19T04:54:34.978+10:002011-06-19T04:54:34.978+10:00We love MEP here, I have one (ds) doing yr1 and an...We love MEP here, I have one (ds) doing yr1 and another (dd) doing yr2. Ds is a maths boy and has no trouble grasping the concepts. I find that it is a good mix for him, giving something new and something much less challenging in each session. My Dd on the other hand, while being quite capable is something of a perfectionist and takes much longer at her lessons. Consequently, one lesson can often be spread over 3 days. I don't like them spending more than 30 minutes on maths as they lose energy and it becomes a struggle to keep them interested.<br />We're year rounders and this curriculum is designed for children who will have had 6 weeks away from maths in between each year. I won't be doing the first 20 pages or so of yr 2 with my ds when he moves on as there is so much repetition of the material at the end of yr1. Is this also true of yr 2 and yr 3?<br />Thanks for your post. It is interesting to read what lays in store for us.Belzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960399891811534008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-24244676248287711662011-06-18T23:18:29.096+10:002011-06-18T23:18:29.096+10:00I love, love detailed posts like this about homesc...I love, love detailed posts like this about homeschooling materials, techniques, etc. Thank you.<br /><br />Math is not the favorite subject for either of my kids, but we're chugging along and doing fine. I felt our biggest accomplishment this year was when my daughter uttered the words, "Math is fun." This is not what she said a year ago, lol. <br /><br />We are also working on spelling. The approach I was using for spelling was a bit too lax and we're fixing that. Fingers crossed our new approach goes well.Charlotte Mason in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745354878221696596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-70429486566455180462011-06-18T20:21:39.583+10:002011-06-18T20:21:39.583+10:00Thanks for your post Jeanne.
I soo.... wanted to ...Thanks for your post Jeanne.<br /> I soo.... wanted to make MEP work for us but it just didn't. Singapore is better for Lucy.<br /><br />I am very impressed with Jemimah's progress. Congratulations!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343902100920059797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-64163160408677567652011-06-18T14:30:30.041+10:002011-06-18T14:30:30.041+10:00Hurrah for Jemimah!
The only problem we have with...Hurrah for Jemimah!<br /><br />The only problem we have with math over here is with me eating all the counters.Richelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040133815286428699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-9278480172700952002011-06-18T09:03:04.026+10:002011-06-18T09:03:04.026+10:00Good stuff Jemimah and to you to Jeanne...you are ...Good stuff Jemimah and to you to Jeanne...you are an incredible teacher! We are loving MEP maths! When I first made the change I placed Joshua in level 2 and I am glad now that he has just about finished and will be starting L3. Gracie has done MEP from Recpetion and is starting 1b and I could not be more happy with how they are both growing at their own pace and most importantly understanding the maths concepts and enjoying it. <br /><br />Thank you for this post, it is very encouraging to hear your thoughts! xxxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507551793424616654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-18901638210233328902011-06-18T08:59:29.585+10:002011-06-18T08:59:29.585+10:00Thanks for the info! I'd never heard of this ...Thanks for the info! I'd never heard of this program before. I wonder how it would translate for a U.S. pupil?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550938120677830497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-58514269312049312412011-06-18T03:14:19.416+10:002011-06-18T03:14:19.416+10:00Great post!
Big MEP fan here, thanks to your ow...Great post! <br /><br />Big MEP fan here, thanks to your own passion for good maths! I so wish I had used it (and known you) from the start. Last year, I switched Olivia to years 7-9, and am allowing her to work at her own pace through the material. David started late too, so we're behind yet one year and playing "hurry-up-already." Thankfully, the others are completely on-track! Phew.Laura Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647042898235118427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-30009680826310820892011-06-18T00:09:03.259+10:002011-06-18T00:09:03.259+10:00Hi Jeanne! (And yay for Jemima!) As you know, I us...Hi Jeanne! (And yay for Jemima!) As you know, I use MEP with one child and another curriculum for the other. MEP has been a great match for my math-oriented child. It takes us longer than you to complete lessons, though. Do you tackle every item on the teacher lessons plans? I've found that those take the most time. Tiny Girl completes the worksheets fairly quickly. Still and all, math typically takes 45 minutes at our house.<br />Blessings!<br />EllenEllenhttp://bluestockingbelle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-23301405455931137822011-06-17T23:51:10.189+10:002011-06-17T23:51:10.189+10:00Great job, Jemima!!Great job, Jemima!!Hopewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510172065585770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-66356672364821133042011-06-17T22:09:28.926+10:002011-06-17T22:09:28.926+10:00Great post, Jeanne! I looked ahead at the work Je...Great post, Jeanne! I looked ahead at the work Jemimah has just finished ... quite challenging, and excellent for promoting abstract thinking! Congratulations on finishing Year 3!<br /><br />I am using MEP (1a and 2a) as one of many maths resources, and am considering what we should use in the near and distant future. We do quite enjoy the MEP lessons we do together. <br /><br />The "trouble" is I mix it with a dash of Singapore (just reading the textbook together and doing questions orally) AND practical/ living maths AND a few great CD roms and DVDs AND mathy literature and games AND ... all this paints a picture of maths chaos ... fun and inspiring, but maybe not ideal in terms of consistency! <br /><br />How did you come to commit to MEP and filter out some other great programs? I don't mind supplementing and choosing the best parts of a couple of resources, but need to draw the line somewhere and am finding it hard to do. Not that I'm overloading the kids, I just need to tidy up my thinking and plans! Tips??Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696049648997719529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-31773601748976878612011-06-17T19:37:09.286+10:002011-06-17T19:37:09.286+10:00I have an atrocious speller too, and I have had ve...I have an atrocious speller too, and I have had very good success with the AVKO spelling programme (google it). The difference it has made to her in such a short time is incredible. I'm hoping it sticks! The child concerned is a very good reader and enjoys writing. Just can't spell. Well, she's improving dramatically. I'm very happy.<br /><br />Thank you for the MEP post; we haven't spent very much time on it this year (ack; it's June already!) but I am not ready to let it go. I love the programme but my eldest does not love math. It is always a burden, although if he settles down he *can* do it. Little Miss I Can't Spell loves math and will excel regardless of the programme.<br /><br />Enyhoo, just thought I'd post and let you know about AVKO in case you haven't already heard of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-55798299257839641002011-06-17T19:22:41.776+10:002011-06-17T19:22:41.776+10:00Another great MEP post. I plan on using it with Fa...Another great MEP post. I plan on using it with Faith when she is ready. I am really loving Teaching Textbooks for Carter but I have a soft spot for MEP as I think it's great. We only changed from MEP to TT because of me, I needed to make things less teacher intensive as I was struggling to meet the needs on a toddler as well.It's a great programme anyway, thanks for your update and well done Jemima for doing so well with something that is not your favourite thing to do.<br />Blessings, RenelleDove's Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886051375765858980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-91039239567571437112011-06-17T18:28:08.943+10:002011-06-17T18:28:08.943+10:00I quit on the NAPLAN when Star began playing games...I quit on the NAPLAN when Star began playing games with it [grade 5]. I know the kid's pretty ADD but it is a long way below many Homeschoolers level ~ especially for a good reader & that our Star certainly is. At this level the math started moving into more abstract areas & abstract Math Star does not do. I remember doing the grade 5 English paper as a joke with friends ~ I was the only one who came close to nailing all the questions & my friends hold degrees, so seriously, all they show is whether or not you can do exams. lol Also, without the National Curriculum some states, like QLD, are 12 ~18 months behind the southern states in the work covered so I quesion the results.<br /><br />We began homeschooling initially because we have a whole clutch of kids with difficult learning styles & learning disabilities: dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD & the boys were just dropping through the cracks in the system. The ones we pulled out [3 out of 5] have done the best academically ~ yes, including our wonderful Star.<br /><br />I'm sure Jemimah has done wonderfully well. She has a very dedicated mummy & is a smart little cookie.Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.com