My daughter, in grade 5, is very much progressing & thriving in this program. The children in her group have really bonded, sometimes after their math work they will stay on a bit longer, tell jokes, and do origami. They even write and send letters to each other the old fashioned way (often with an origami creation)! It is quite endearing. But besides the connections she’s made, we think that it is amazing how engaged she is with the math.
My daughter started the year as a reluctant math student, and she is ending the year with math as her favorite subject! So much of that is because she truly adores Mr. York! His enthusiasm, curiosity, and calm, steady energy have been the biggest blessing in our home this year. Our math work group has also been amazing. Her math progress over the past year is astounding. But, she has learned something else that is even more important - she can do AND enjoy hard things. We are so grateful for JYMA!
Excellent online Waldorf maths programme catering for grades 5 -12. We have been enrolled for two years and the progress has been exceptional. Very supportive guidance with a blend of recorded lessons, live session group work, and expert tutoring. Excellent curriculum, materials and superb teaching. Very highly recommended.
I have used the Jamie York math curriculum for grades 1-8 for 13 years. As a Waldorf teacher, it has both guided and inspired my teaching with just the right amount of framework, yet leaving room for my own creativity to bring the lessons alive with experiences. I have found the Making Math Meaningful curriculum to do just that. Mathematics becomes meaningful without the use of rote drill or blind procedure. The students learn in a developmentally appropriate way promoting mathematical fluency and flexibility.When Covid-19 hit the US and schools closed campuses, I turned to the Jamie York Math Academy for my students. The two lectures per week became the fodder for follow-up group work - a highlight for the students! We gathered in breakout rooms on Zoom and solved complex puzzles and word problems. The students also had individual weekly math assignments. It was such a success that we will continue with the Math Academy this upcoming school year knowing that there is still uncertainty.