shea Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Does anyone who uses BJU Algebra I have this cd? Is it useful, or just an extra that is unnecessary? Thanks, Sue http://rainbowresource.com/product/Algebra+1+Tutorial+Software+CD/254656/1245092233-1477282 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Sue, Hmmmm, I hope someone can give a review on it. I guess you are trying to figure a way around the dvds?? I just did BJU Algebra 1 with my daughter, but used their dvds. I also borrowed Chalkdust Algebra 1 videos from a friend, they were good for review, but moved too fast for her. You will need something to help her if you don't want to teach it. My daughter was able to figure out some on her own. The dvds were very helpful for those dreaded word problems. I've heard Standard Deviants dvds are good also, they have Algebra 1 as well. sdlearn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shea Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) Susan, I was just curious if this cd was needed to teach the course. Also, if anybody has used it, was it helpful. I've looked through the Algebra I book, and I think I can handle teaching it myself. I just noticed the tutorial cd as I was ordering the tests, and it just got me wondering. I have seen that Netflix has the Standard Deviants series. I might put one on my queue to watch over the summer. Thanks, Sue Edited June 15, 2009 by suenc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Susan,I was just curious if this cd was needed to teach the course. I've looked through the Algebra I book, and I think I can handle teaching it myself. I just noticed the tutorial cd as I was ordering the tests, and it just got me wondering. I have seen that Netflix has the Standard Deviants series. I might put one on my queue to watch over the summer. Thanks, Sue If you are good enough at Algebra 1 to teach it well (and I emphasize to teach it well), it isn't bad. But there is a huge gap between us moms being able to figure it out, and being able to teach it to our kids, who have never seen it. I learned about that the hard way, poor kids had to sit forever while I figured it out, then I still couldn't explain well enough for them to get it. A good math teacher has that gift. Check the Standard Deviants to see if they cover word problems and the stuff mid to back of the Algebra 1 book. You will probably need a little back up for that. And, you can order Chalkdust dvds individually (per dvd price is on their website). Even though he tends not to repeat himself a lot, you can rerun the dvd as much as you would like :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I like the videos available on http://www.hotmath.com taught by Dr. Burger, listed under college algebra. You have to pay around $25/yr. They were well worth it for me. I watched the videos either with dd or the weekend before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shea Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Susan, Maybe I need to go back and take another look through the book.:001_smile: I didn't realize you could order the Chalkdust dvds individually. I'll have to remember that. Thanks, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shea Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Michelle, Thanks for the link. I watched the free sample videos and liked Dr. Burger, too. I have bookmarked the site. It seems I have some more research to do. :) Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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