langfam Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 My 11th grader is doing Lial's Intermediate Algebra, moving at a slow pace. We're only at chp 7. He's never been inclined toward math. I just can't see him doing Precalculus next year without struggling. Georgia requires 4 years of math for college. What should he do for 12th grade? Consumer math is not an option? Thanks so much for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveswife Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Mathematics: A Human Endeavor by Harold Jacobs may fit the bill. You can see it here: http://www.rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1288287104-9373&subject=10&category=2237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Statistics (not necessarily AP) would be my first choice for usefulness in the modern world. I'd also strongly recommend some sort of continuing algebra review (1-2 problems per day) so he doesn't lose his algebra skills -- he will probably have to take more math at college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Maybe A Beka Consumer Math or Business Math (two different courses). BJU Consumer Math is more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Statistics (not necessarily AP) would be my first choice for usefulness in the modern world. I'd also strongly recommend some sort of continuing algebra review (1-2 problems per day) so he doesn't lose his algebra skills -- he will probably have to take more math at college. I agree that statistics is very useful if your student is going on to college. If not, perhaps consumer/business math would be better. Has your student had geometry? I would definitely do at least a basic geometry course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langfam Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Yes, he's done Geometry, I was thinking maybe College Algebra, but how do you list that on transcripts? I don't think consumer math counts as a math credit in GA, but I should check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Has he shown any inclination toward a potential college major or future occupation? For example, most business degrees require Calculus. It might be preferable for your son to try Precalc over a full year of 12th grade than take it as a semester course in college--same material, twice as fast. KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Maybe A Beka Consumer Math Alpha Omega also has a Consumer Math program for high schoolers ~ a friend gave it to us and dd14 might be using it in the next year or two. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I second the suggestion for Abeka Consumer Math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in SouthGa Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 First, I would look at the colleges your son wants to attend and see what their requirements are. Unless you are planning to attend a GA public college, you don't have to go by the Ga public school rules. Is it possible to take College Algebra dual enrollment and get it out of the way? That is something we are considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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