My daughter's first year in public school - using Everyday Math in 3rd grade. (Montessori pre-2) She likes the EM WAY better than the Montessori Math. But it quickly got VERY easy. ANd like you said: They play a LOT of games. How many rows..bla bla bla...she has been doing multiplication since Kindergarten! Why are we still counting rows! Poor her. So, I have a meeting on Thursday with the VP of 4th and 5th grade to see about putting her in 5th Math. Maybe EM is a good fit for her learning style if it is being taught at the right level. From what I understand, anything she missed, skipping the 4th grade Math, she will pick-up during the 4th grade review - while participating in 5th grade Math...right? See, the review is good for something! lol...Wish me luck..I have no idea how the school will respond to my request! I DO know that they have NO students skipping 4th grade Math..as of now. WISH ME LUCK!
