Reject Fuzzy Math - Parents should review the textbook and look for signs that their children are enrolled in math programs where students direct their own learning, use calculators very early, work in groups to teach one another, construct their own math language, facts, and computations, are not required to memorize facts or formulas, and are taught that deriving correct solutions lacks importance.
Some areas are very well taught and at an excellent level.
For the lower level student needing to catch up, this is a reasonable level of content. The real question becomes, will the presentation in the individual classroom allow all students to succeed at or close to the level of the program. In general, the level of mathematics supported is below expectations and student achievement will be limited accordingly. After reviewing different levels of Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley , it is WECA's opinion that this particular textbook series has many shortcomings in the presentation, method of instruction, and in the textbook itself. Ability in higher level math is dependent on a thorough knowledge of the basics.