HollyDay Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Spectrum and AOP LifePac. Cathy Duffy gives LifePacs a good review commenting that it is challenging and covers a lot of organic chemistry. She also gives Spectrum a good review. Anyone have any pros/cons to either of these programs? AOP has some nice sales on going or coming up, so if I chose to buy their program, I'd rather do it on sale. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Haven't used either one, so why am I answering! Well, I just like that the author of Spectrum incorporates the labs (with all the materials) so well into his program that you will likely never skip them. That's all I know :) Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 :lurk5: anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've read what Julie said too. :) Aren't we a big help! :lol: We're using Apologia and we like it. Again no help. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We're using and loving Spectrum Chemistry. The labs are fantastic -- varied and illustrate the concepts very well. I have no experience with AOP, so I can't help you with that comparison. I did use Apologia with my older son, and Spectrum is far better, IMHO. The labs are more interesting, and the text has funny overtones, but gets right to the point of what the student needs to learn. Spectrum is great for my science-loving 9th grader who will take a more advanced chem course later in high school, either AP or at the local CC -- we haven't decided which yet. Best wishes on making a good decision for your family! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 My son started their 9th grade program. He said it was sooooo dry and boring that he couldn't stand it! We ended up giving them to someone else and doing different things. That was a few years ago, and wasn't Chemistry, but thought I'd throw that info. out there for a point to ponder. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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