Life of Fred

Best for

• ✓reluctant math learners who love reading
• ✓supplementing a stronger math spine
• ✓kids who respond to story and humor
• ✓families wanting to build a positive math attitude

Not ideal for

• —kids who need heavy drill and practice
• —families using it as a complete standalone curriculum
• —kids who don't connect with the humor

Strengths

• ✓narrative story format makes math feel like reading a book
• ✓genuinely funny and engaging
• ✓builds love of math in reluctant learners
• ✓covers K through college

Watch-outs

• !not enough practice problems for most students — needs supplementing
• !the quirky humor doesn't land for all kids
• !not suitable as sole math curriculum for most families
• !limited drill