Hi all, I have not posted much but now as we enter the middle school years I'm finding I have more and more questions. DD (6th grade) just finished A Beka Arithmetic 6 (she did A Beka 1st-5th as well). I'd like to use Lial's Intro to Algebra in 8th (or sooner if she's ready). I own A Beka's Basic Mathematics (7th grade) but I'm wondering if I should have her move to Lial's now. So my question is, according to those who use Lial's, which progression would be most beneficial: Option 1: 6th grade (now): A Beka's Basic Mathematics (7th grade) 7th grade: Lial's Pre-Algebra 8th grade: Lial's Intro to Algebra 9th grade: Jacob's Geometry? Option 2: 6th grade (now): Lial's BCM 7th grade: Lial's Pre-Algebra 8th grade: Lial's Intro to Algebra 9th grade Jacob's Geometry? Option 3: 6th grade (now): Lial's BCM 7th grade: Lial's Intro to Algebra (if she's ready) 8th grade: ? Jacob's Geometry? Is Jacobs doable in 8th for an above average math student or should we wait until 9th? I'd like to cover at least Pre-Calculus in high school as well as a Statistics class at the community college so I want to leave room for that. I think the the options above do that but I'm open to suggestions on the best path. Thanks!

Thanks for giving me your insight on BJU's Math program. I agree with you which is why it became a tough choice for us. We're so familiar with A Beka's program that it is difficult to leave it. But there definitely seems to be more to BJU's program in the way of deeper explanations and more material. I'd still love to hear from someone who has used the new Math 6 before I decide for sure. :001_smile:

We've used A Beka for Math up through 5th grade. I've usually ordered BJU's worktext as well to supplement some of the word problems and graphs/charts exercises. DD10 will be starting grade 6 math in the next month and I need to make a decision. I have both A Beka's Arithmetic 6 and BJU's Math 6 (the new 3rd edition) in front of me and can't decide. I'd love to hear from those who are familiar with both programs or have at least used the new edition of BJU's Math 6. I'd like to stick with the same program for grades 6-8 so I'm really trying to make a good decision here. Some things that are important are preparation for higher math--high school and college, practical application, and teachability (we won't be using DVDs). Thanks in advance. :001_smile:

Thanks for the feedback. I was wondering about it! :001_smile: