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I have a Hands on Learner. I’ve known this about my child since he was a baby. If you want to teach him a concept, make it a game, add some dice, a puzzle, or a pop-up book and it was committed to memory. Which is why I don’t understand why I had not tried Math*U*See by Demme Learning (https://demmelearning.com/ ) before now.
Math*U*See by Demme Learning uses a unique set of manipulatives that teaches not only the “how” of math, but the “why”. Don’t worry about rote memorization – using foundational principles Math*U*See gives your learner the tools to solve problems systematically and transfer those concepts to higher levels of math. Math*U*See covers grades K – 12, but don’t get caught up in the numbers and subsequent math anxiety – instead, place your child in their correct “level” by using their online placement test. This curriculum uses the Greek alphabet to define the different levels and Cash and I began with Gamma, Single & Multiple Digit Multiplication (https://store.demmelearning.com/gamma-universal-set.html).
If you’re new to Math*U*See, start with the complete kit for your level. For Gamma we got an Integer Block Kit, hardback Instruction Manual, sturdy Student Workbook with perforated pages, a Test book, Lesson DVD, and Digital Access to video lessons, digital manipulatives, and worksheets to make on-the-go learning a breeze. To get started, you prepare your lesson by reading the manual, watching the video, and make sure you know how to demonstrate the concept to your child. Next, have your child do the lesson. They will first build it using the manipulatives, write out the problem, then say it aloud. From there have them practice in their workbooks. If they’ve mastered the concept have them complete the systematic review pages and then test. If they are having any trouble, just reteach the concept. From start to finish a lesson should average about a week.
Need Help? Not sure how to teach a lesson? Just contact Customer Service via phone, chat, or email. Yes, they have teachers for YOU, the teacher. Still aren’t getting your point across? Their learning experts can help with your child’s questions as well. This outstanding support truly makes their curriculum invaluable, especially for parents that aren’t very “mathy”.
Cash really enjoys Math*U*See. It takes a lot of effort on my part to keep the manipulatives out of his hands outside of our math lessons. He thinks they are blocks he can play with whenever. By the way, if you lose some bricks they can help you with that too. Also, if you have a set already that can be used for the next level, you don’t need to order a full kit. The lessons are rigorous and my son really enjoyed how the lessons were laid out and presented.
Thank You so much Demme Learning for this wonderful curriculum as well as for the informative parent and teacher Zooms that you offer for additional enrichment. It made me feel like a part of the process and not just someone looking into how you teach.
Like what you’re seeing when it comes to Math*U*See by Demme Learning? Go see more for yourself from other members of the Melanated Gold Review Squad at the link below: https://melanatedgoldhomeschool.org/melanated-gold-review-squad-demme-learning- review/
As a side note, I think the best way to experience Math*U*See is to actually SEE it. Check out My YouTube channel for the video review: https://youtu.be/UxhK1f7Rg4M
@Mamasweetbaby 
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