moki4 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Our Dd will finish with Lials Algebra 1 in about 1-2 months. We are looking ahead to geometry. It has been a while since I have taken the course, and do not feel up to checking proofs. What programs have you liked, and why?? I have heard some good things about TT geometry, but we had tried TT algebra and it just wasn't a good fit (not trying to stir that pot again!) Is TT geometry like the other courses? I really like the idea of having a video back up. Any thoughts are appreciated:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki4 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 oh please, any comments???? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I plan to use VideoText Geometry because the algebra has been a good fit. What is Jacob's Geometry like? Dr. Callahan has videos to use with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 We had a GREAT year, even though I was dreading it. I hated Geometry, but ds loved it. Professor Mosely is a super teacher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki4 Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks! I didn't even consider chalkdust!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiphanybella Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) I'll second Dr.Callahan for Geometry. My DS did very well with this. You also might want to look into Rapid Learning Center. They offer a HS Geometry course with either an online 1-year subscription option or you can purchase the DVD OR CD option. They also have a great newsletter that offers tips for math and science mastery. Here's their link: Subscribe to Rapid Learning Course Take care Edited May 20, 2009 by epiphanybella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflower Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Chalk Dust is fantastic! I highly recommend it. Cornflower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Unless you find a program that exclusively uses proofs that are partially completed in the problem with the student filling in blanks for the rest, there won't be just one correct answer to a proof problem. This is probably the biggest reason that my Geometry class at co-op is maxed out every year --parents have such a tough time grading proofs. An alternative is to only assign those proof problems which are in skeleton form, not any that are "start from scratch". For Geometry, I like Discovering Geometry by Key Curriculum Press and Harold Jacobs' Geometry. I've used the 3rd editions of both texts (separately). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
againes Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We are thinking of Chalkdust for next year also. We loved his Alg II with an older child. My big question is about proofs. It is a proof based Geometry. It doesn't have to be all proofs but I would still like quite a few? Thanks Adelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Seconding Chalkdust here. Although the Jacob's text which accompanies Dr. Callahan's videos is a good geometry text, Dana Moseley absolutely makes the Chalkdust program. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chalkdust over Dr. Callahan's videos, because I think his explanations were clearer and the presentation was easier to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 The thought of checking them absolutely terrified me! I NEVER got these in high school, even though I had a proof heavy class and I made an "A." The Chalkdust solutions manual has all the steps of the proofs. Now, the proof is only done one way in the solutions manaul. Most of the time I was able to figure them out even if ds did them slightly differently. The few times ds approached a proof in such a way that was totally different from the solutions manual, I just let him e-mail it to Professor Mosely, and he checked it. But, honestly this was probably only 3 or 4 times all year. Most of the time I was able to see that ds had gotten it even if he approached it differently. Most of the time his answers were identical to the solutions manual anyway. I always feel like I am some sort of Chalkdust fanatic, but it really is that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
againes Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thank you! That is a relief. We fell in love with "Uncle Buck" this year. I did Geo with the oldest last year and stuggled checking those proofs. It will be great to have another teacher teach and help with the checking. Adelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2quilt Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We liked Jacob's Geometry since it was a proofs based geometry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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