Math U See and Grade levels

[bass chick]

I'm trying to find a general guideline for MUS and grade levels.

Is Alpha = grade 1, Beta = grade 2 and so on? Or are Alpha & Beta = grade 1 and so on. I'm just looking for a general idea so I can better pace ourselves and I can't find any information on the website.

Thanks.

[kittywitty]

It's less grade level and more skill level. I thought there used to be a test to determine placement?

[moominmamma]

 Yes, I think the general assumption is that the average kid ready to start Alpha would be about six, and would take an average of a school year to move to the next level. It's pretty rare for any particular kid to be completely average, of course.

Miranda

[PJsmomma]

I think they want you to take the assessment test to see where they should fall. I don't really think they are based on grade levels.

[moominmamma]

Originally Posted by PJsmomma 

I think they want you to take the assessment test to see where they should fall. I don't really think they are based on grade levels.

The question wasn't about placement, though, it was about pacing.

miranda

[bass chick]

Originally Posted by moominmamma 

 Yes, I think the general assumption is that the average kid ready to start Alpha would be about six, and would take an average of a school year to move to the next level. It's pretty rare for any particular kid to be completely average, of course.

Miranda

Thanks!

[kohlby]

Pacing is hard to determine because each child will go through the books at a different level.  I figure it out as we go along.  We never finish up a book nice and neatly at the end of the school year.  We start the next book when we're done with one, not worrying about grade level.  Since this is a mastery program, it's very important to move at the pace of your child, which is impossible for me to guess.  I do my planning one week at a time and still need to adjust it frequently. 

[SBrown]

I agree with Kohlby. The only thing I'd add is that if I questioned if she was ready to move on..I'd have her teach me the concept back and do some word problems. This helped me to know. Hope this helps.