salinda Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I am planning on using Lial's Basic College math program for dd's 8th grade. I was wondering about adding Thinkwell Pre-Algebra to beef up the Algebra component. I am hoping someone here has tried this combo, or can give me some opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I am planning on using Lial's Basic College math program for dd's 8th grade. I was wondering about adding Thinkwell Pre-Algebra to beef up the Algebra component. I am hoping someone here has tried this combo, or can give me some opinions. Does Lial have Pre-Algebra too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Salinda, About Thinkwell Pre-Algebra, do you have an access code to online, or just CD only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thinkwell is more of a supplemental program...I'm not sure it would be worth the cost...(it would not add that much more material) I'm not sure how/why/where you want to 'beef' up BCM... If you will be using the Lial program for Algebra 1 the first 2 chapters contine on from BCM's chapter 9's introduction--most of my students are able to skip those chapters--but they are there if more of a gradual introduction is needed. If you just want to add in more practice with variables before Algebra 1 then I would suggest using Key to Algebra. I've transitioned several students from BCM into Introductory Algebra--no student had difficulty or needed additional 'Pre-Algebra' before Intro---including my oldest dd who has learning differences. Most Pre-Algebra programs have very little actual 'Algebra' in the program. Pre-Algebra should focus on the basic math skills needed to manipulate equations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarzyna Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I actually have a Lial Pre Algebra for sale if you interested. It has the Student Textbook, Solution Manual and Additional Skill and Drill Workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salinda Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I was thinking about buying an on-line subscription to Thinkwell via Homeschool Buyers Co-op, but I didn't want to spend the extra $$$ if it wouldn't be that helpful. I'll look into the "Keys to Algebra" series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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