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I am not happy with the EDM curriculum and ds has not been enjoying math. It had gotten to the point where he was saying that he didn't like math and he thinks he isn't good at it.

After reading the recommendation for Beast Academy in this thread, I ordered the whole third grade set. It arrived and since yesterday afternoon he has read the guides for A and part of B on his own. He loves it. I had him do a few pages of the practice book and he loved them.

I am so happy that we have found math books that he enjoys and that are fun! I can't wait for the whole 4th grade set to come out.

Thank you, daytripper, for mentioning it!!!

Oh no, I didn't realize I had to be extra concerned about Everyday Mathematics. I was kind of hoping that the University of Chicago would come through for us, but, the main problem we have is that the progression through the units feels too slow. Boy, they sure do give parents enough to wonder about. Thanks for the info.

Our experience with EDM wasn't horrible. Our biggest problem was that it went way too slowly and was difficult for the teachers to differentiate.

I could see how teachers that don't themselves understand mathematics would struggle to teach it, though. I suspect the math-phobia rampant amongst our k-5 teachers is somehow highlighted in this program.