bksposito Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hi everyone, I need a new math solution for my current 8th grader. I have never used an online course, but I think that might be a perfect option for us for the rest of the school year. He is feeling done with homeschooling in general--big sister left after 8th grade and is now a sophomore in high school, and he is planning on heading to high school in the fall too. We've been using Singapore since 1st grade, but he is struggling with NEM 8th grade. Mostly though, he is just struggling these days with ME as his teacher. :) Do you have any recommendations? He responds very well to structure. I'm OK with rigorous, would prefer something he can do at his own pace (which would probably be fast, but flexibility would be nice). I would like him to be ready to start Geometry in the fall, so would love a course that offers a complete Algebra. He might be able to skip large sections, but something that tests his level would be great too. Thank you! Kristin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Derek Owens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 second derek owens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bksposito Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thank you! This looks like exactly what we are looking for. How would you compare Derek Owens to Thinkwell? K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Kinetic Books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Derek Owens or Tablet Class would both fit your description. DO would have a physical workbook combined with online videos & TC would be all online. I'd check out samples of each & see which one he likes better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaH Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Foerster Algebra with MathWithoutBorders videos has received excellent recommendations from this forum. We plan to use it after completing MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I also suggest Derek Owens. Some options you have are to go as fast of slow as needed. If you are comfortable answering questions and grading then you can use the half-price option and get to extra support - just do it all on your own. This is what I've done with my son that needed to take me out of the equation of being the primary teacher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Derek Owens! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrayshire Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 My dd loves Tablet Class! Thorough explanations..... During a sale, you can get multiple maths ( pre-Alg, Alg I - II, Geo, etc) for only $99 for the year. This would allow you to dive into the Geometry while doing Algebra. Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Who is Derek Owens. We have always used Chalk Dust (15 yr veteran). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) I have heard that the honors algebra course from time 4 learning is great and explains concepts very well. It is meant for an eighth grader to take. I have an account for one child, so I was able to look at a sample lesson and it really does look amazing. I am going to have my daughter take it next year. :) Edited September 11, 2016 by Peacefulisle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) Who is Derek Owens. We have always used Chalk Dust (15 yr veteran). Derek Owens' website My sons used Derek Owens for Alg. 1 and were happy with it. They prefer a live class, though. My daughter would never have had the stamina to make it through DO's self-paced online course on her own. We used, and were very happy with, Wilson Hill's online algebra class in 8th grade for my daughter. My boys have done Geometry, Alg 2, and are now doing PreCalc with WHA. My daughter will follow the same path, for Geom-PreCalc starting in 10th grade. I really like the fact that WHA has a structured path/plan for math from pre-Algebra through Calculus. I don't have to figure out what to do next every single year, and I don't have to worry about gaps/inefficiency created by switching from one program to another from one year to the next. Edited September 13, 2016 by yvonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I have to agree with all the recommendations for Derek Owens! The online class with flexibility has been perfect for us. www.derekowens.com If you'd prefer live classes, I can also recommend highly Jann in TX. Hers were the first online classes we took. We switched to DO because we needed to not have to be at home at a certain time to attend the classes.http://myhomeschoolmathclass.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Jann in TX is supposed to be great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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