Math U See, Common Core Aligned??

Personally, I don’t see anything to be concerned about with common core math. If it was a different subject, I’d be more concerned.

But, that said, we use MUS and the common core is a little confusing to me. But that doesn’t make it bad. Instead of just learning to add and carry 325+ 478….they have to break it out into place values, too (they learn both ways). It’s:

300+20+5

+ 400+70+8

And when they get to multiplying that way, it’s more confusing. But there is nothing “immoral” about it, and I love that my kids understand the math concepts doing MUS. So, we try to do it their way unless it’s really baffling for my kid, then I teach them the traditional way. 🙂

Hope that helps.

That particular example actually has nothing to do with Common Core. It’s the way MUS has always been. They teach the how and why mathematical operations work and then eventually phase some of those details out as skills are mastered.

MUS did make changes a few years ago that allowed it to be used by those who required Common Core compliance. The changes were mostly adding extra practice problems to each section. The differences are so minor that they didn’t even change the teacher books.

Definitely not a concern!  We also pick and choose from these…if they seem like something they’d enjoy or could use some practice on, I’ll add them in, but we usually just stick to the original worksheets as well (worksheets A through F are the original ones).

Also, the video lessons haven’t been changed at all since CC came out.

If you go to the MUS website and click here, scroll down (almost to the bottom). You will find 3 questions and answers about MUS and CC. MUS addresses concerns over CC. We’ve used MUS for 4 years and have not had any concerns.

HTH!