TT...Pros and Cons of the consumable workbook

[King Alfred Academy]

Both of my boys will be working through Teaching Textbooks 3 and I'm not sure about spending $39.95 for a second workbook.

 

Do you think the workbook is necessary?

 

Do you find that your child can just write the problem and work it in a spiral notebook?

 

Are there benefits I would be missing if I didn't order the workbook at all and just got the cds for $99.95?

 

Are there things in the workbook that are not included in the cds such as extra explanations, problems, etc.?

 

Thanks for your input! :001_smile:

[kdeno]

We do not use the workbook even though we have it. My son works the problems on paper.

 

HTH,

 

Kariann

[AudreyTN]

I just bought TT4 for my 5th grader to do quickly and my 4th grader to do this school year. I ordered the entire set (w/workbook) to see if we'd need it before I invested in a second workbook. As far as I can tell, the workbook does not share any new info. The workbook is massive though, so I do understand the price.

 

My dd keeps a piece of scrap paper at the computer desk while she is working. I don't think I'll buy any more workbooks until we get to Pre Algebra.

[mrs.m]

I have the WB. We never use it. DD copies the problems into a notebook and works them from there.

[Homeschooling6]

We have the workbook and dd does use it but I think one can get along with out it. The cons would be if your electricity :001_huh: went out or you have no computer for a few days, but other than that I don't see any cons.

[King Alfred Academy]

Thanks for your replies! I think I'll save myself a bit of cash and just get the cds. :001_smile:

[thowell]

Not to highjack but are both kiddos using this at the same time? I didn't know you could do that... That would be great as i have 2 in the same grade. How do you do this?

[King Alfred Academy]

Not to highjack but are both kiddos using this at the same time? I didn't know you could do that... That would be great as i have 2 in the same grade. How do you do this?

 

Yes, both kids are doing the same one. I'm not sure how to set it up, but my friend has 3 of her kids doing the same grade level. Maybe someone can jump in and tell you how. :confused:

[mrs.m]

I'm not sure how it will work on the same computer because of the grading system. You may have to get a workbook and answer key. One uses the computer and another uses the workbook?

[Pink Fairy]

Call up TT and they will email you instructions on how to use it for more than one student on the same computer.

[momof8]

Don't waste money on an extra workbook. Having them do the problems in a spiral notebook works just great.

[Homeschooling6]

Call up TT and they will email you instructions on how to use it for more than one student on the same computer.

:iagree:

I haven't done this myself but I did ask a TT rep and she said it can be done. I didn't go any further with asking for instructions though because I had already set TT up on two different computers.

I just know it can be done :)

[KellyinPA]

:iagree:

I haven't done this myself but I did ask a TT rep and she said it can be done. I didn't go any further with asking for instructions though because I had already set TT up on two different computers.

I just know it can be done :)

 

Yes, this is what I was told by the rep at convention and it's what I intend to do with my 9yo twins. Now, I just have to bite the bullet and order it!

Edited July 31, 2010 by KellyinPA
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[AudreyTN]

When I put my CD in it asked me to make a password. Then it asked how many students would be using the program. I had to enter their name and give each a password. I can also add more children if I need to.

[Beth in SW WA]

I use TT3 with 2 students -- each with her own account and password (middle name). They love typing it in.

 

Dd 7 writes the problems out on paper. I haven't opened the new workbook. No need.

 

We love TT3 :001_smile:.