and it seems like these boards will take too much time to keep on top of things! So, I probably will only visit the curriculum boards and ask/answer questions on topics that apply to us. I hope we can maintain some sort of virtual support group here on the high school board, though. I have really appreciated the fellowship and encouragement:D

It is a review of all basic math, along with units on geometry, pre-algebra and statistics, so you use it after 6th grade math has been completed. I used it in 7th grade for my strong math student, and in 8th grade for my math struggler. Some people do use it earlier (especially for gifted or accelerated mathies), but the book can look intimidating for younger students because it is written for college-age kids who need remedial math. The pages are very full with lots of teaching and problem sets, and the word problems are pretty rigorous. After BCM, the progression is: Algebra I (Introductory Algebra or Beginning Algebra) Algebra 2 (Intermediate Algebra) Precalculus OK, Lial does have a Geometry text, but I know NOTHING about it, as we used Jacobs instead. You would insert that between or after the Algebra courses. Also, Lial does put out a Prealgebra text. If you feel your child needs to go slower, you can insert that course as well. We have had no problems going from BCM to Introductory Algebra, though. hth!