TracyR Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 We decided to outsource math this year because I had such a tough time helping her with higher math. So we dual enrolled at the high school year( our school district allows it due to it having its own cyberschool). So we traditionally homeschool for history, science, and LA and she does her math and a health technology class at the high school. So she does a little bit of both. Anyways, she is retaking Algebra 1 at the high school and is getting it this time. Has a good teacher and she comes home happy and more confident in it now. Geometry , not so much. The teacher is very nice but not very good at teaching the concepts. She will lecture, give them some definition notes to write down, and then will send a worksheet home that is just very difficult. I will look in her notes, look at her book ( its Pearson so it doesn't explain much in the book for examples) , go online and just not find what we need. Of course she can get tutoring but the teacher only tutors at 7:35 in the morning and to get her out of the house at that time is next to impossible ( she's NEVER been a morning person). I'm looking to find a peer tutor but its hard to do in our town. Its hard to explain but if your NOT in the in crowd , you get ignored. So anyways, what in the world can we do? Can anyone suggest something that will help us get through it? Even if its online? We're only a few weeks into the school year and I already feel stressed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 There's IXL math and Khan Academy and then, search the topics on YouTube. Those are all free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Well - I would tell her to suck it up and go in for early tutoring a couple of times a week. Good practice for college/work where early mornings might be necessary. But I'm mean that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I would try Khan Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I would first try the tutoring at the school. Yes, it's early, but even once or twice a week should help. And the teacher will be able to see where she's struggling. My ds is attending ps middle school this year....our middle and high schools start at 7:30 every day. It's been an adjustment to get going so early, but getting easier after three weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Is there any way she can withdraw from Geometry and take it after Alg I? Alg I is a prerequisite to Geometry. Definitions are key in Geometry; they must be understood and remembered so that they can be applied in proofs and problems. Knowing the definition of "perpendicular" for example, will provide some of the necessary numbers to preform calculations. Also, bring specific questions to the hive. We like to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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