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Life of Fred - by Ev
4. November 2008 by Shannon.
Today I’m going to hand you over to my 14 year old son, Everett, who wanted to write about the Life of Fred Math Texts. So.. take it away Everett!
Life of Fred is a terrific math program. the program is laid out like a story, but by the time you get to the very few and easy questions, you will undestand more about the subject. The books are based on a 5 1/2 year old named Fred Gauss, who teaches at KITTENS University. He’s really short and really smart.
I’m not a math fan myself, but right now math is my favourite subject! Life of Fred is much more personal than any math curriculum I have ever seen. There is even times in the lessons when you, the Reader, are having an imaginary conversation with him, the Author! Try finding that in something like Saxon!!
Now back to pracical Mom… to fill in the details. LOL!
Life of Fred math texts are written by Stanley Schmidt, a retired math teacher down in Reno, Nevada - with a fantastic sense of humour and a love of teaching that is unparalleled. When a college level Statistics textbook starts out with the word “Tink!” you KNOW it’s gonna be a good ride! LOL!
Reasonably priced between $19 (for Fractions) and $39 (Calculus), each book takes you on an adventure slice in the life of Fred Gauss, whom Everett has already introduced to you. Each chapter covers oh-so-much-more than simply math… I’ve seen (in the Fractions book) the importance of thankfulness, organizing thoughts on paper (list writing), measurements and conversions, and even “the rules for writing in books”! and of course, there is Fred… the most endearing math character in the world! :o)
This set of math books is like nothing else out there for homeschoolers. Even a reluctant reader would most likely be engaged enough to enjoy these books. So, I encourage you… if the “textbook” approach is not working, if filling in mindless blanks in workbooks is not working… take a look at Life of Fred!! And tell Stan that I sent you! :o)
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