tedearly Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Howdy, I am another advanced degreed applied physicist who loves Life of Fred Beg & Adv Algebra. I have just sat down, correlated the topics covered by Fred with both Mary Dolciani 1989 teacher's edition and Gustafson/Frisk. He covers more material than these 2 highly respected texts together do in less time and with more enjoyment. Maybe, there might be more students interested in math as a result. One can certainly hope so. I use SM for youngest daughter very successfully. I thought I would use NEM for algebra and have a thread on the Singapore site. But I started researching Algebra curriculms. This board & Myrtle were instrumental in my discernment. I do plan on using the other books as a check on comprehension or reinforcement exercises but what if it turns out the Fred is a stand alone as opposed to a spine curriculm? I had also planned on taking my time with Algebra- a 2 full years, complete with proofs. It has been my observation, that many students who have difficulties with higher math do so because of weak Algebra skills. Now, I am starting to think of geometry next year. DH, a successful physicist, who dervies equations as a part of his job is also enjoying the text. I told him- he needs to write a Life of Albert for Physics:-) Happy Father's Day- one and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 We just received the books in the mail yesterday. I have been looking at them all day. I really like what I see so far. The "Now Your Turn" questions seem aimed at getting the student to really think about what they are doing instead of going through the motions by rote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My 8th grader is currently doing LOF Beginning Algebra on its own and learning so much from it. She is also using the home companion and we are finding that to be really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami in CA Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Glad to hear so many wonderful things about Life of Fred. I am awaiting my Beginning Algebra and can't wait to see it. Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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