All About Math is a new homeschool math program that is designed to take the struggle out of math! This curriculum from All About Learning Press features open-and-go, multisensory, 20-minute lessons that use a mastery approach. The strategies in All About Math are the same as those found in the publisher's other two programs: All About Reading and All About Spelling. Levels 1 and 2 are available now, while Levels 3-5 will be available next year. Because of the mastery approach,
the levels do not necessarily correspond with grade levels. Level 1 includes
concepts covered in kindergarten and part of first grade. Level 2 will
incorporate first grade and part of second grade. Level 3 will mainly be third grade material,
Level 4 generally covers fourth grade material, and Level 5 primarily teaches fifth grade concepts.
The topics
covered in All About Math really strive to develop a strong number sense in young students and a
solid understanding of the base ten system. Five “Show What You Know!” lessons
review and practice the new concepts taught in previous lessons. A Daily Review
Tracker records skills learned, ensuring that students master foundational concepts
before moving on. Students verbalize their thinking with some guided questions
in the Math Reflection section of each lesson. Lessons take multiple days to complete and are organized
into the following 6 parts:
- Before you Begin
gives the teacher an overview of the lesson and a list of materials needed.
- Review allows
students to review previously learned concepts so they will be ready for
new learning.
- New Teaching is
interactive as the teacher presents the new concept using a scripted text
and students use manipulatives and activity sheets to develop a deeper
understanding.
- Extended Practice
provides optional activities for students who need more practice.
- Brinda’s Math Fun
are engaging games and activities designed for students to play more than
once to practice their math skills.
- Track Your Progress
is a fun way for students to keep track of what they have mastered.
Components include a teacher’s
manual and student packet. The Teacher’s Manual includes scripted
lessons with daily review. The Student Packet includes an activity book,
themed stickers, and additional math tools to support learning (number
cards, dot cards, 10-frame, and more). One manipulative kit for all grade
levels is available to purchase separately. Students also need a small dry
erase board with markers for demonstrating concepts. A placement test is
available to ensure students are ready to begin All About Math.
