VSEE STUDENT MANUAL

Teaching lessons are designed to be viewed by the parent first, followed by the student and parent (or student only at the upper levels or as the student demonstrates the ability to view independently). Instructional DVDs provide parent-teachers an introduction to the MUS vision and methodology before transitioning to the instructional lessons. These tests begin in Alpha rather than in the Primer.Ĭourse components each play a role in the program's success. Each level concludes with a final test covering all concepts taught. Cumulative unit tests are scheduled regularly to assure students retain previous teaching. For students needing more practice, additional worksheets are available on the MUS website.Įach lesson concludes with a test. You may find it necessary to spend 2-3 weeks on one lesson, while others may be grasped quickly and completed in 2-3 days. Due to the mastery focus of the course, the amount of time to complete a lesson will vary. If your child masters the lessons quickly, skip the additional practice sheets and move to the review. These contain topics not included in the lesson as well as familiar concepts in a new format. These include practice (2-3 worksheets), review (3 worksheets), and an additional activity called the application and enrichment page.

VSEE STUDENT MANUAL

Watch the DVD, work through lesson examples in the instruction manual together with the parent, then the student completes worktext activities. Placement tests are now readily available at /Ĭourses provide 30-35 lessons and will usually take about one year to complete, although with mastery as the goal, this is flexible. Accordingly, it is highly recommended that all students take a placement test (opens in new window) to ensure mastery of any previously taught concepts. Upper levels are titled more traditionally (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, etc.) Because Math-U-See (MUS) is mastery-based, students may enter the program at any level depending on their concept proficiency. The Primer level is designed to provide an introductory broad overview and to encourage the love of math.

The authors have chosen to use letters of the Greek alphabet (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, and Zeta) to identify the sequence of concepts taught at the elementary level rather than a grade level designation. Mastery of math concepts is evidenced by the student's ability to teach the parent the concept by the end of the lesson.

Truly multisensory, each level offers DVD instruction for the parent/teacher and student, manipulatives (through the Algebra level), and worksheets for practice.

Step 4 - Student Progresses After Mastery.

Step 2 - Present & Explore the New Concept Together (incorporating Build - Write - Say interactive teaching methodology).

Utilizing a Four-Step Approach, Math U See provides a K-12 mastery-based math program. Honestly, as an adult, how many of us wish we had learned math in this manner? We are excited to offer this 'tried and true' homeschool favorite math program! It sets itself apart from other math curricula with its focus on creating effective problem solvers who understand the underlying concepts in math and can apply math to real life situations.

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