RE: Chalkdust Math

[Julie]

I have been using Chalkdust Math with my son for the last few months, for whatever reason it has not gone well. I frankly don't care for the college style text. h is not complaining but he is having more challenges than I think necessary. Suggestions????

 

Thanks,

 

Julie

[Josie]

You could switch to Teaching Textbooks or VideoText. Both of those options teach using computer or DVD, so you won't have to teach it all to your son. I am sure you have seen the LOOOONG threads on Teaching Textbooks, but it is an option.

 

Incidentally, I was all set to go with VideoText after all the discussion here, and then I open an email from a friend who said VideoText is lacking as far as thing on the ACT. She is a math teacher (formerly in public school and now in co-op.) Ugh! There is NO perfect program. I am thinking of picking one and then supplementing with ALEKS.

[Julie]

Josie,

 

Thanks for your answer. I acutally used TT 7 and switched to Chalkdust because of all the TT hub bub. I should probably switch back and suppliment with where it maybe weak. My son is only in the 5th grade so, even if TT is slow we have time.

 

Julie

[HollyinNNV]

What level are you using? Chalkdust begins in grade 6 with Basic Math. But, your child is in 5th?

Holly

[Julie]

We are using the pre algebra, he just finished TT Math 7. Maybe the jump ahdead too fast for him. My friend loaned my TT pre alg, and I have not had time to give it a really good look, but at a glance it is far eaiser.

 

Julie