Julie Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyinNNV Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 What level are you using? Chalkdust begins in grade 6 with Basic Math. But, your child is in 5th? Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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