Includes lessons, worksheets, geared clock, cards for math games, tally sticks, 2 geoboards, colored tiles, abacus tiles, place value cards, Standard AL Abacus, geometry reflector, "Yellow is the Sun" CD and Math Card Games DVD (no book).
RightStart Mathematics Starter Kit Level A with AL Abacus Standard (1st Edition)
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039343
Grade K
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Charlotte Mason
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Category Description for RightStart Mathematics
Discover RightStart Mathematics, a proven, hands-on homeschool math curriculum designed to help children truly understand, master, and love math. Created by Dr. Joan A. Cotter, RightStart Math replaces traditional counting with powerful visualization strategies and the innovative AL abacus, building deep number sense from the very beginning.
Unlike rote-memorization programs, RightStart emphasizes conceptual understanding through multi-sensory activities, math card games, early place value work, and non-counting addition/subtraction methods inspired by Asian approaches. The program uses levels rather than strict grade levels, allowing flexible placement via a free download placement test. RightStart Math is perfect for homeschool families with children who learn differently or need to catch up/fly ahead.
Key features of RightStart Math:
- Heavy focus on visual and tactile learning with the AL abacus as the primary tool
- Engaging games that make practice fun and effective
- Spiral yet mastery-oriented progression that prevents gaps
- Minimal reliance on worksheets; high teacher involvement with guided lessons
- Levels A–F build core elementary skills (K–5/6 equivalent), while G and H extend into pre-algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry
Whether your child struggles with math anxiety or thrives on hands-on discovery, RightStart Mathematics fosters confidence and mathematical thinking that lasts. Browse levels, bundles, and manipulatives below, or download the placement test below to find the perfect starting point for your homeschool journey.
Details
| Grade: | K |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Activities for Learning |
| Author: | Joan A. Cotter, PhD |
| Length in Inches: | 18 |
| Width in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 4.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 8 |
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