Emma Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I. HATE. MATH. I hate math decisions. I hate math curriculums! I finally found something that my dd likes (and can do!) CLE math, and the series doesn't go any further than 8th. I'm looking for something like CLE, but for algebra. I didn't consider CLE's algebra since it hasn't been revised and I believe it's just Alpha Omega Life Pacs. Any advice? Anyone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 We'll be using Saxon algebra 1 with Art Reed DVD"s. I've already purchased it all and have read & watched half the lessons. CLE math has prepared my dc well for Saxon algebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MO Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 We also bought the Saxon teacher CD-ROM's (because I HATE...HATE....HATE math also!) I need all the help I can get. Mr. Reed explains things so much better. He doesn't use the examples in the book, though. Using these resources together is really helping us. Everyone says that Saxon is a great program and dd is excelling (I just have old brain syndrome!) Blessings, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinTea Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 What a thing to see first thing in the morning! I thought my dd had gotten on my computer, logged in here, and wrote YOUR post. Her name is Emma and she would give a high five to hating math. Sorry, no advice here, but I do sympathize! :D BTW, we use Saxon and it is the best I have found to get the math to stick in her brain. She actually told me the other day, well, it slipped out, that she 'liked' her math book. That was amazing as you wouldn't think so by all the blank stares and feelings of nausea that I get every morning. Yes, that would be feelings we BOTH get! Seriously, I recommend Saxon for those who need review (and we have tried them ALL) or Jacob's Algebra or Video Text for those who do not. (My son thrived on that approach.) I guess I DID have advice. Good luck with your search! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulmomSDG Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Have you considered the Life of Fred series? My daughter is "not a math person" but she really enjoys this series. http://www.stanleyschmidt.com/FredGauss/index2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I haven't seen CLE. Algebra programs we like: Life of Fred Lial's My favourite is an old Dolciani, but I'm guessing that will be different than CLE, and Gelfand's Algebra (but that one doesn't have a solution guide or TM). Jacob's has quite a gentle approach (too gentle for my eldest, who doesn't care for gentle math for some reason.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Another vote for Saxon with Art Reed DVD's :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Wow! I never thought Saxon would be the clear winner. I'm going to relook at it. I just remember the mountains of problems in the early grades. She definitely needs a spiral approach. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Wow! I never thought Saxon would be the clear winner. I'm going to relook at it. I just remember the mountains of problems in the early grades. She definitely needs a spiral approach. Thanks everyone! If you need a spiral approach, Saxon is the one. However, on the high school forum, there are other popular Algebra programs as well. Whichever you use, I do suggest checking how well your dd is doing by occasionally having her do problems from another book (but something she has already covered, of course.) We do this here simply because my dc do Algebra 1 twice, each time with a different program, but spiral isn't the best fit here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I saw a post on the CLE Yahoo Group that CLE is looking for testers of their own Sunrise edition of Algebra 1. I don't know the requirements, but you could contact them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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