Are these good books for self study or reference? I have not heard of these authors before.

I agree that is what I was going to post. Don't take the real Calc I class in the summer but also don't let the math brain idle. In the fall class, he should have the time to fully understand the material and hopefully get an 'A'. No rush.

http://thenewpress.com/books/math-myth I have not read this book and probably will not but there is a significant percentage of students (maybe 25) that just can't handle upper level HS Math such as Algebra 2 and beyond. There should be alternative paths for these students to graduate from HS.

1) My nephew did the Algebra I and II then Geometry sequence at PS (taking Calc now). 2) Seems like this is part of the problem.

Anyone else at the homeschool hybrid program interested in doing APs? Might be worth asking to share the effort. For homegrown AP courses - I think that LuckyMama has the most experience.

I did not take Biology until my senior year in HS (this was back in the initial days of early-Physics / Physics-first for the good math students). It was sleep-walk easy for me to do the NYS Regents Biology course in my senior year. So keep an open mind to alternate science course sequencing. Has your student taken Physics?

That is a problem. DO should provide a cross reference to that edition of Giancoli or not mention it in his course description. Many students do like a real text book for reference and additional practice problems. The next person who signs up for the Physics course should ask DO for a cross reference to the text!

We have never taken a DO class but it seems he expects a certain academic maturity. He has a review for the mid-term (1st semester) and the final which is typical. For chapter tests, the student should have taken adequate notes and self-studied along with doing a few un-assigned problems as review. Maybe a 9th grader is not mature enough for this style of class or the parent has to encourage the topic review. another previous reviewer said: "We looked through the workbook. Ds knew almost everything in the first semester workbook already. It was extremely easy, and bore no relation to the materials covered in Giancoli. " It appears that the student already knew the material - is that Mr Owens fault? The website does imply it follows the old Giancoli text material coverage so if it does not then that note should be removed from his website. He seems to offer the videos on a media format (CD, USB drive) so maybe that is better way to do the class.

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FYI the NY book you site is for the Pre-Common Core Algebra 2/Trig Regents class. The new NYS Common Core Algebra 2/Trig Regents exam is suppose to be significantly harder (June will be first offering).

I would assume the OP would help find a decent CC for their student. In the end, it is the student/person that has to be motivated to succeed at life - no one is going to hand it to you especially in today's world. Eventually you need to kick them "out of the nest".

Algebra-based Physics is what is expected at the high school level. Only a small percentage take the Calculus-based Physics in HS. Your student should be ready now math wise.

I would say that would be exactly what is expected from ALEKS. It was designed to be a supplement for learning not a primary source. It is also not really designed as "extra-practice" but rather to find your knowledge gaps to study. "Rather than being based on numerical test scores, ALEKS uses the theory of knowledge spaces to develop a combinatorial understanding of the set of topics a student does or doesn't understand from the answers to its test questions. Based on this assessment, it determines the topics that the student is ready to learn and allows the student to choose from interactive learning modules for these topics" UPDATE they have another product that may fit: "ALEKS 360 is a cost-effective, total course solution that combines the power of ALEKS with fully-integrated, interactive eBooks." https://www.aleks.com/highered/science/aleks360 I would be afraid to ask them the price!

I agree that Engineering courses in high school are electives. example college requirements from my state: Freshman applicants who possess a high school diploma and meet the following requirements will be admitted to ASU. English - 4 years (composition/literature based) Math - 4 years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite) Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics) Social Science - 2 years (including 1 year American history) Foreign Language - 2 years (same language) Fine Arts - 1 year

As mentioned go to community college for at least a year. A much cheaper way to "find yourself".

The II vs 2 does not make it much less confusing - better titles would have been IA and IB or I and I-plus. Same problem with WTMA class names.

no not yet but they seemed like good value

hmm for $1000 I would expect ...

FYI for the school mentioned this is their SLOWEST track for Math: 7 Saxon Algebra 1 8 Saxon Algebra 2 9 PreCalculus A 10 PreCalculus B 11 AP Calculus AB 12 AP Calculus BC Students have to take the AP Calculus AB or BC Exam to be eligible for graduation.

For topics how about http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/courses/mathematics/algebra_1.html For assessment Try taking a New York State Common Core Algebra Regents exam (freely available).

suggestion: Very slow place AoPS or other Calc at same time - take Calculus I for real the following year

go with the Discrete Math

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IMHO Discrete Math is easier than Abstract Algebra (I am an Engineer not a Mathematician).

What do you think your DC will study in college? If Economics or Finance then MA 173 if computer science or computer engineering then MA 203. (MA 153 looks remedial - high school level).