Gil Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 When you finished with Math Mammoth, what did you go to? We've yet to find a new "Math Home" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Have you looked at AoPS? Also, Jacobs Algebra is excellent and has the algebra part of prealgebra built in to the first five or so chapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 We have used AoPS and Jacobs. And Dolciani's Prealgebra, An Accelerated Course. One option that hasn't been mentioned much around here lately, so you might not have seen it, is Russian Math 6, used as a prealgebra. Are you looking for prealgebra? MM7a is out! I also recommend you look again at Beast Academy if you think they're not quite up for AoPS Prealgebra yet (I can't remember how old we're talking?). I think there's a lot of value in going back to certain sections of BA for your sort of students, though they're mixed in with grade-level stuff that you'd need to sort through. (It would be really cool if BA had a "supplement" option that didn't include the topics that a more accelerated student didn't need, but did include the more unusual and deeper stuff) I vote for Jacobs if you want an algebra you can slide right into out of MM6, with young students, though personally I still prefer a prealgebra beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 PonyGirl did LoF Pre-Algebra (very fast), then AoPS Pre-Algebra (still very fast), and then went into Foerster's Algebra. PokeMan did TT Pre-Algebra with LoF, and then probably TT Algebra1 w/LoF and then Foerster's Algebra (He's young...so I have to play it by ear). I'm not anywhere close to knowing what Blondie or Boo will use (LegoManiac didn't use MM...so his math series is completely different). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 We did Lial's Pre-Algebra (mixed review) and are currently doing AoPS Intro to Algebra (only in Ch. 2-too soon to review.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm doing some Lials pre A alongside MM6 and 7 and will try to throw in an AOPS class to see if it sticks. If it does, we will continue with that. If not, I do love Foersters algebra. If I were teaching myself, I'd use that. I feel like we have to give AOPS a turn though so as not to have hive membership revoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 We went straight into Doliciani Algebra 1. It's working fine so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 We did Jousting Armadillos and Zaccaro Real World Algebra (about the first half? 14 chapters or so, I don't have it handy) after MM6. Now we're doing Jacobs. Chapter 1 was a complete breezy cakewalk with that prep, btw - it repeats a lot of what we covered in JA. We'll see how it goes as we get into new stuff with Jacobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 You could pretty much choose any pre-A program including MM's own new Pre-A. So it's kinda like asking which Pre-A program should I use? There are many, many to choose from. Have a look at the Pre-A Fence Straddler's Thread to get a idea of the different paths folks took if you haven't already. Ultimately the decision depends much more of your own child's learning style, strengths/weakness, etc... than what other have used. There are fans for just about every program you can imagine. This includes the camp that skipped Pre-A entirely and jumped right into Algebra. Though Maria does not recommend this it seems to have worked ok for some. I don't like the idea of skipping ahead. But some Algebra programs are so basic they could be treated as Pre-A such as MUS. Conversely there are some Pre-A programs that are so rigorous even the best math students struggle like AoPS. I would check out the samples with your child to test the out waters. Some of the great resources are dirt cheap like Dolciani. So its easy to pick up a used copy just to see it first hand. Plus if you don't use it as a spine you can always use these for supplementals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We went from MM5 to Dolciani pre-algebra very seamlessly. My dd has almost finished Dolciani, and then she will be moving into algebra with Foerster's text and the lectures from Math Without Borders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 With younger gifted kids, I would strongly encourage Singapore Intensive Practice 4-6 after MM 6 before jumping into something like AOPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 I almost started a post asking this exact question! I had forgotten that I'd posted this, lol. Been super swamped lately. We don't want or need a preAlgebra course. Technically we don't really need an Algebra 1 course either. But we're stuck by time, energy, maturity and money constraints now. I kind of need a "patch over" until we're able to regroup and work on math again in a more organized and concentrated way. We are very much in "The Gap" where input and output diverge...The boys are still reading the math manuals I have around the house, but they aren't really doing as much math. They do best with a workbook format where they have a structured writing template to help them get their work out of their heads and onto the pages...Just using notebook paper is difficult for them. ETA: I just remembered that I made a thread about going broader in mathematics a long time ago and am going to re-read that thread for some inspiration when I get back on the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyhock Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 We went from MM5 to MEP 7. The great thing about MEP is that it's free, so if you are budget-constrained, you could always look over their website and pick and choose things your kids might need or enjoy. It's not really workbook format if you print it out, but most of the lessons can also be done interactively online, which saves planning and printing on your part. Might be something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 We went straight from MM6 to Jacobs Algebra. He's just finishing chapter 3 (we've had lots of interruptions this fall or he'd be further along) and it's all been easy peasy review. I highly recommend it for younger algebra students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My daughter went from MM6 (old version, not CC) to Derek Owens pre-algebra, and now she has moved into Derek Owens Algebra. We have been very happy so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 For workbook format, there is Horizons prealgebra and algebra 1. Critical Thinking Company's Understanding Geometry is also a workbook I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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