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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DP, but for the past 2 years, we have supplemented with Beast Academy and Kumon.  I wanted something organized that would teach topics in order.

Kumon workbooks are great because the repetition helps the skills become more automatic.

Someone on here recommended Beast Academy, and it's been fantastic.  Bonus points that DC enjoys doing it.  The books are cute, and they come with a corresponding workbook with well thought out problems to solve.

(Just wanted to suggest an alternative.....)[/quote]
I second the Beast Academy workbooks. Right now it's only 3rd grade and up, but 2nd grade is in the process of being published. The books tend to be well above grade level, so I recommend being conservative with where you start. [/quote]

Agree about being conservative.  We started with the 3rd grade books for my 4th Grader because I wanted her to get a fresh start and start at the beginning.  Thought it would be an easy review, but turned out there were some challenging questions.  [/quote]

Another data point regarding Beast Academy: We have used Beast Academy as well as singapore math, for two different kids. I would suggest Beast Academy for those kids who are truly gifted; for those who learn fast but not necessarily "wired" differently, I suggest trying Singapore Math (from singaporemath.com), and if your DC finds it too easy/not challenging, then go with Beast Academy. [/quote]

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