Kidlit Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I would love some input on the pros and cons of Thinkwell, Derek Owens, and Chalkdust for geometry. My dd is working through Foersters Algebra I, having also dipped in and out of AOPS Introduction to Algebra successfully. (We ultimately decided a traditional approach is best for us.) She hasn’t struggled at all with Foersters. We have the Math Without Borders videos, too, and she watches them (because I make her ðŸ˜) but truthfully doesn’t really need them. I’d like the best geometry available that doesn’t break the bank. Anybody have any insight into how these three stack up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) We did Foerster with MwoB, and have done well with Holt/ Burger (same videos as Thinkwell, but Dd likes a textbook). Edited March 19, 2018 by MamaSprout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) Only have experience with thinkwell geometry: wanted a get-it-done program that was online (because I’m travelling) and hopefully hands off for me. Scope seems fine and probably broader than other similar programs. Issue, there are not detailed explainations for all the answers. Maybe we’re idiots but yes we do need those, I mean it’s not intuitive to us. For some, it’s just “wrong, correct answer is Câ€. I found I had to do the lesson myself to try and understand why we got something wrong. And I don’t want to study geometry. If you or kid are mathy and don’t mind, that’s fine. My friend uses and loves thinkwell. It didn’t work for us. We are doing unlock math for geometry now and answers are much more detailed. Non experience with the other two programs. Edited March 20, 2018 by madteaparty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Thanks, madteaparty! That’s very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 If you want someone to grade the proofs who isn't you (and this is important with proofs since there is no one right answer, even though they will put one answer in the answer key), Derek Owens is a good choice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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