What is the difference between Math·U·See and other programs?
Most of us have been taught math by repetitive drill and worksheets. The method was pencil and paper. Understanding was not emphasized, rather rote memorization. Math·U·See believes it is essential for a student to memorize basic facts and formulas, and we feel it is equally important that students learn concepts and applications. There are two ingredients that have to be added to make this kind of learning occur. First, the teachers must understand math. Second, they must have a tool to be able to show students math so they can understand it. The lesson by lesson videos/DVD’s teach the teacher the concepts and show them how to use the tool. When the teacher speaks the student’s language with the manipulatives, then they “see” and comprehend math. Math·U·See does have student texts but we also have hands-on manipulatives and instructional videos/DVD’s as well. Together, students learn how to perform math operations and understand why, so they can apply them to everyday life.
