So, I am considering where I want my kids to go to school in the fall. One school I'm considering uses Pearson Envision for 4th grade, but for highly gifted kids they use the 5th grade level. Then they start with Math Connects Course 2 in 5th grade. I know I have read bad things about Envision Math but can someone clarify what is bad about it? Is it bad enough to avoid the school? Is there a lot of writing or "showing work" required? Because both of my kids would really hate that. And what about Glencoe Math Connects?

Feel free to share other curriculums and which ones you don't like or like.