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MCP Math (1994 editions)

Publisher: Modern Curriculum Press/Pearson Education
Review last updated: 2009

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MCP Math

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Modern Curriculum Press's Math series has been a staple in the homeschool market for many, many years. That's largely because student books are inexpensive and easy to use. And once students are able to read, they can do most of their work independently.

Teacher's editions are not needed for the first few grade levels, although they can be very helpful. New concepts can be taught easily from information in the student book. However, teacher's editions have a very nice two-page lay out that includes reduced reproductions of student pages. Surrounding student pages are lesson presentation suggestions including mental math activities, sometimes a hands-on activity, and other helpful information. Answers are overprinted on these "student pages."

This program teaches one concept at a time, then moves on to a new concept. There is some review but the minimal amount of review begins to be more of an issue by third or fourth grade level. (You might have students skip some problems in each lesson, then go back and use those for review.)

The scope and sequence is slower than most other programs.

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      Modern Curriculum Press Math Student Book, Level A, Grade 1

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      Modern Curriculum Press Math Teacher's Guide, Level C, Grade 3

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      Modern Curriculum Press Math Student Book, Level D, Grade 4

      Modern Curriculum Press Math Student Book, Level D, Grade 4

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      Modern Curriculum Press Mathematics, Level D (Grade 4)

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        Modern Curriculum Press Math Student Book, Level F, Grade 6

        Modern Curriculum Press Math Student Book, Level F, Grade 6

        MCP Mathematics: Level F

         MCP Mathematics: Level F

        Modern Curriculum Press

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          • Suitable for:  one-on-one for youngest students and independent work as children learn to read instructions
            Audience:
            K-6
            Need for parent/teacher instruction: 
            minimal
            Prep time needed:
            none
            Need for Teacher's Manual:  optional in early grades, but very useful in older grades, especially as answer key
            Religious perspective:
            secular

          Publisher's Info

          • Pearson Education

            PO Box 2500
            Lebanon, IN 46052

            (800) 393-3156
            www.pearsonlearning.com