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No, but Riverdeep had given me the exact same pricing when I contacted them directly. The only difference seems to be the 40% off the second course, which would help you. They also have Destination Reading, which I have not looked into.

The homeschoolbuyersco-op site seems to update things every week or so, so check back. Or join - it doesn't cost anything and they email with updates. We'll be doing CyberEd science through them, too (another huge savings - $32/year vs. $640/3 mos.).

I intend to join the co-op regardless. Every once in a while I follow a link and look what's available there.

Last weekend I checked again their CyberEd Earth & Space and I am 90% sure we are getting it for DS5 in fall. He hasn't seen the demo yet, that's where the 10% comes from. I looked at the demos many times before, the last time probably a few months ago. I always felt that it would be a wonderful source down the road but that he wasn't ready for it yet.

On Saturday I checked the Earth & Space again and it seemed like a perfect match for DS5 (he will be 6 in summer). I find it really interesting how much my perspective has changed in just a few months. It may have to do with the fact that both boys got into Earth Science in spring.

Which one of the CyberEd classes are you getting? It makes me slightly nervous that they say the Earth & Space it's for gt 5th graders and here I am thinking that 1st grader would love it and learn a lot from it. If we DS5 is in good mood today I may have him check it out and see what he thinks.

Did you get anywhere with the HeyMath! ?

We signed up for both earth and space, and life science. CTY requires 5th grade math, but I'm not sure that's a real course requirement. My guy was 7 and in the midst of third grade math when he tried it. He likes it (and I saw no math so far). If your DS is interested in the subject matter, I expect he'll be fine. I had DS do the demos first - basically, the first lesson, application and test. He enjoyed it and wanted to continue, but he loves science more than any subject.

Thanks again. You are my source of good educational programs I think DS5 will enjoy this particular subject. He does 4th grade math but from what I've seen in the demo there was no math besides big numbers and perhaps %. It's definitely worth trying for this price.

There are days when I am glad we will be hs and DS will have lots of time to do programs like that.

I need to look at the Houghton Math and Reading demo today and see what's that about. The price sounds awesome especially the 40% of additional savings.

Update on Destination Math:

I contacted Houghton Mifflin yesterday. Riverdeep has been purchased by them and they are no longer honoring the 30 day free trial.
Unmotivated DD6 is half way through 2nd grade math but isn't so interested in doing anything except playing.
We are giving DM II a try which is supposed to be grades 2 through 3.
The only problem I can see is you purchase a year of access for $59.99(that's $60 to you and me! ) and you can't adjust up to III when your child is ready like Alek's.
That said, I am getting ready to purchase it today. I think I've probably spend $60 in makeup at Macy's on one visit, I guess $60 is not a bad gamble. If she's done shortly, but liked it, it will be worth the price.
I'm thinking of supplementing with Singapore, though.

Here's the link the rep gave me over the phone:

http://hmlt.hmco.com/DM-PT.php

Hi, Neato,

That's weird, because I can access the demos. I must have activated the 30 day trial earlier without knowing it.

Also, I'm not positive it's exactly the same as CTY, but the characters, layout and voices are. I'd have to have DS look at it. The other thing is that CTY has quizzes and exams and optional homework for the course you're considering. Not sure DM has that - then again, for an 8000% discount, you can't expect everything.

I can access the demo too, not sure for how long though.

I checked it really fast yesterday and I wasn't too thrilled about it. I will look at it more today and also get the full trial for HeyMath!

Hey, LMom,

Haven't had the time to follow up on HeyMath! I emailed them and they asked me to call them to discuss it, but they also have an advanced math course. Can't recall, but look on the site. It was something like PM or PEM.

The Destination Math is perfect for DS8 - visual and fun. He does best with work that doesn't look like work. Your DS might like the EPGY courses - you can check them either on the CTY site or the EPGY site. I think the EPGY site has actual demos you can see. The course was fine - but too dry for a visual-spatial type learner. If he didn't object so much to it, I would have continued b/c that way I'd know where he was on the progression.

To be honest I don't want to pay for math EPGY. I can teach him math including the college level but it would be nice to have a cheap math software to play with. KWIM? EPGY may be too dry and boring for him anyway. DS5 may end up liking the Destination Math, he hasn't seen it yet. It was me who wasn't overly impressed yesterday.

How many people just write up explanations and do the teaching themselves? I do this with maths and reading.

While have various books (incl. Painless Algebra and the grade-level workbooks from the bookstores), I prefer to write up explanations for a math topic, paste them into DS8's Math Notebook, and then make up problems. Sometimes I get him do problems in the workbooks. My husband enjoys teaching him a lot of mental mathematics stuff we've been discussing on Conceptual Mathematics.

Also, my DD3 adores workbooks. I just found a big one from Learning Horizons called "Math" for ages 5-8. The series is "Learn Every Day."

It starts with counting objects/circling the corresponding numeral and ends with addition/subtraction with regrouping, measuring things, and basic multiplication. It has lots of color everywhere and is great for little kids.

Val