The company, Dollar Homeschool, provided me with a free download of Ray’s Arithmetic which is a complete math curriculum through high school. The material was created originally to be used by our country’s pioneers and was being used for many years. The beginning lessons of math are taught using an oral tradition where the teacher explains math concepts and teaches the child math using objects. The lessons emphasize fully learning the basics and being able to do things quickly before progressing to new concepts and ideas. I love this because that is how we teach math in our home. I feel that some of the newer math programs out there and what is often taught in our schools do not stress how important it is to fully understand and be accomplished in each concept before moving on. I suspect that is why some kids struggle so much in math nowadays. The books contain a lot of word problems which show your child how important and relevant math can be for them. It is amusing reading some of the word problems since they were written a long time ago.

Something to consider is that the material has to be printed out or used from your computer screen. It also does not have the have the bells and whistles and flashiness of newer math programs. However it is a very inexpensive and complete math curriculum.

Ray’s arithmetic comprises of 38 books which includes the teacher books and keys. Dollar Homeschool has done all the work for you by collecting all of the books in one easy location on a CD or for me as a download. Yes you can probably find these materials other places but for only $59 you don’t have the hassle searching for these books on your own. It comes with a money back guarantee for 30 days as well.

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