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Chicago math
By Joan

I have been using Chicago math for 11 years. I used it in 1st grade and am presently teaching it in 4th grade. I really love it! I was so sorry to read so many depressing comments about this program. I would agree with
one of the comments that said it is a program you will need to prep for if you are the teacher. I feel my students are much better math students now than they were prior to Everyday math. From my experience, I would say that many "traditional math" teachers struggle with it because it is not what they are used to using. Consequently, they try to do their old math at the same time, and

the reflection is on Everyday math. If this program is not used as written is not nearly as effective. Our math scores on our standardized tests have improved since we started this program. Our special ed. teachers have made modifications within the program to meet the needs of the lower students. But as one teacher said, when don't they make modifications???!!
Good luck on your selection!