VANURSEPRAC Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Well, I see Tablet Class is on sale, has anyone used it for Geometry? What about as a supplement to high school geometry class and doing proofs from another text such as Jurgensen? Just kicking around ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Great question. Listening in. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I would ask Halcyon since I think her son is taking it now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Do you have a link to the sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Do you have a link to the sale? http://www.tabletclass.com/homeschool/special.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Bump. Hoping for feedback from Halcyon or others who have used TabletClass Geometry. Thanks in advance! :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrayshire Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Bumping and listening in as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Bump. Hoping for feedback from Halcyon or others who have used TabletClass Geometry. Thanks in advance! :bigear: I sent Halcyon a PM. she said the geometry is very solid and quite rigorous. she is very pleased with it. She said it is a stand alone program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 HI there! Yes, my son is currently in Geometry with Tablet Class (well, he took 3 months off to take AoPS Counting and Probability, but will resume TC Geometry next week). It is a solid, clear, fairly rigorous program. It is not at the level of AoPS, mind you, but is definitely sufficient to prepare him for the next step. My son is math-y, but gravitates towards video explanations of things (for example, he preferred watching to Richard Ruszek videos to reading the text while doing AoPS). One thing we find particuarly positive about TC Geometry is the video explanations of the solutions not just the lectures themselves. DS rarely has trouble with problems, but when he does, he can watch John actually work out the problem so he can see where he went astray. The layout of the course, for us, isn't the best. It can be annoying to click on the little links, trying to remember where you are. I think we are supposed to be evaluating each section according to DS' understanding of the work each class, but we don't do that. So maybe that's our fault. I am linking to the course checklist which explains what the course covers. The student is expected to check off each section as they complete it, and write their grade down as they go. Oh, and onen more thing. My student does this basically completely independently, as has since TC Pre-Algebra. If your student is responsible about working through the course, I think most will find this to be a student-led course without much need for parent involvelment. Here is the course checklist. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thank you, Halcyon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrayshire Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady M Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I have three children who are working through it right now. 14yo son - Pre Algebra (completed 15 lessons so far) He said he understands tabletclass math better than with a regular textbook and likes how the program is set up. 15yo daughter - Algebra 1 (completed 18 lessons so far) Appreciates how detailed his videos are but struggles with word problems and he barely has any so far. 17yo daughter - Algebra 2 & Geometry (completed 17 & 11 lessons so far) She really likes it but thinks it needs more exercises after explanations so we supplement (see below). Also, the author says not to memorize the postulates but she found this doesn't work for her. So she is going to write them on index cards and memorize them. Over all I really like it and will have them continue using it all the way through. However, we use it for instruction and use Dolciani algebra 1 & 2 and Jurgensen geometry for more practice. My children start out their day with tabletclass, complete the exercises, I grade them and then they move on to their text (Dolciani & Jurgensen) lessons. In the 18 years I've been homeschooling, I've been let down way too many times by "easy/light" math programs. I think we're into double digits on how many we've tried. Now I have all of my children (there are 10 and they are advanced, average and remedial) go through the same challenging lessons. The only difference is how I teach it. The advanced don't need me, the average on occasion and the remedial every lesson. Hope that helps! If you have any specific questions about tabletclass, just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycc Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Lady M just out of curiosity why did you not go for AOPS geometry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady M Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 A couple of reasons but the main one was cost. My children study Geometry and Algebra 2 concurrently. Tabletclass has the option to upgrade your account to be able to access all the levels of math offered for only $99. This is what my 17yo is doing now. I should also mention, this is her second time around in Geometry. She completed another geometry curriculum that was so simple that I'm now using it as an intro to geometry for my younger children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosepetal Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Have you supplemented with any text with tablet class videos?Is it necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosepetal Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I have three children who are working through it right now. 14yo son - Pre Algebra (completed 15 lessons so far) He said he understands tabletclass math better than with a regular textbook and likes how the program is set up. 15yo daughter - Algebra 1 (completed 18 lessons so far) Appreciates how detailed his videos are but struggles with word problems and he barely has any so far. 17yo daughter - Algebra 2 & Geometry (completed 17 & 11 lessons so far) She really likes it but thinks it needs more exercises after explanations so we supplement (see below). Also, the author says not to memorize the postulates but she found this doesn't work for her. So she is going to write them on index cards and memorize them. Over all I really like it and will have them continue using it all the way through. However, we use it for instruction and use Dolciani algebra 1 & 2 and Jurgensen geometry for more practice. My children start out their day with tabletclass, complete the exercises, I grade them and then they move on to their text (Dolciani & Jurgensen) lessons. In the 18 years I've been homeschooling, I've been let down way too many times by "easy/light" math programs. I think we're into double digits on how many we've tried. Now I have all of my children (there are 10 and they are advanced, average and remedial) go through the same challenging lessons. The only difference is how I teach it. The advanced don't need me, the average on occasion and the remedial every lesson. Hope that helps! If you have any specific questions about tabletclass, just let me know. Does your child finish (Dolciani & Jurgensen)texts just by watching tablet class videos or do they need your help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosepetal Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 HI there! Yes, my son is currently in Geometry with Tablet Class (well, he took 3 months off to take AoPS Counting and Probability, but will resume TC Geometry next week). It is a solid, clear, fairly rigorous program. It is not at the level of AoPS, mind you, but is definitely sufficient to prepare him for the next step. My son is math-y, but gravitates towards video explanations of things (for example, he preferred watching to Richard Ruszek videos to reading the text while doing AoPS). One thing we find particuarly positive about TC Geometry is the video explanations of the solutions not just the lectures themselves. DS rarely has trouble with problems, but when he does, he can watch John actually work out the problem so he can see where he went astray. The layout of the course, for us, isn't the best. It can be annoying to click on the little links, trying to remember where you are. I think we are supposed to be evaluating each section according to DS' understanding of the work each class, but we don't do that. So maybe that's our fault. I am linking to the course checklist which explains what the course covers. The student is expected to check off each section as they complete it, and write their grade down as they go. Oh, and onen more thing. My student does this basically completely independently, as has since TC Pre-Algebra. If your student is responsible about working through the course, I think most will find this to be a student-led course without much need for parent involvelment. Here is the course checklist. I tried to pm you but your inbox is full. Hello, I have a question that how many practice questions are in online chapters?Any worksheets ,tests,exams and Answer keys?If I buy 50$ per year for one course,but if my ds finish Pre Algebra in 6-7 months then can he switch over to Algebra 1 without any additional charges?Do you need to supplement with any other books to Tablet class Maths?Please guide me.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 I wonder how long the Tablet Class sale will last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 If I buy 50$ per year for one course,but if my ds finish Pre Algebra in 6-7 months then can he switch over to Algebra 1 without any additional charges? Hi, We have not used TabletClass, but from reading their web site and emails, I believe the $50 offer for one course means that your ds can only do Pre-Algebra in the first $50 purchase. If he wants to switch to Algebra, that will be counted as a second course and you will have to buy another $50 one-year access. If you are confident that he can finish Pre-Algebra in 6-7 months and move on to Algebra, the $99 offer for four courses is a good option for you. Otherwise, from what I've seen, the $50 for one course offer keeps coming up every few months. You can always purchase the next course when he's done with the first. Even at $50 per course, TabletClass is the most affordable video course I have seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Another question: How does TC compare with TT? They are both video teaching. Ds12 is using TT algebra 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 VANURSEPRAC, It looks like the Tableclass sale will last until at least 7/31. You can read the sale details at this link if you scroll down a bit http://tabletclass.com/homeschool/tabletclass-math-discount.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 VANURSEPRAC, It looks like the Tableclass sale will last until at least 7/31. You can read the sale details at this link if you scroll down a bit http://tabletclass.com/homeschool/tabletclass-math-discount.aspx Going back and forth to sign up and delay till Sept 1 or just wait for next sale as: D12 will not be starting geometry till probably March or April. She has the last 5 chapters of Foerster Alg 1 to start when school starts end of August, but we are slowing the last 5 chapters down because of WWSI class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 VANSURSEPRAC, You might want to contact John Zimmerman and ask when the next sale will be. He is very helpful & good at answering emails. If I remember correctly I think there is usually another sale in Dec. or Jan?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Thank you BlessedMom! I will ask John. We Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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