Love2Smile Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Currently she is in 10th grade and using Saxon .5 It is taking us 2 hours every day and she is missing almost 50% each day, even after going thru them step by step each and every day. She was in public school till 8th grade, and I feel never built a foundation for math. I am considering CLE, ACE or Math U See. She took the placement test for ACE and placed in 7th grade. MUS she passed the tests for Epsilon and Zeta, but could not do one problem on the Pre-Alg. placement test. Not sure what that means, i'll have to call them tomorrow. I was also thinking of CLE math and will have her take the placement test tomorrow. Thoughts? Suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Lial's Basic College Math spread out for as long as it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemy4kids Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Have you considered teaching textbooks? It does a great job of explaining concepts. Just a thought. You could take the placement test and know exactly where to place her. Of all the ones you mentioned, I'd go with Math-u-see. But personally, I'd choose the teaching textbooks. Blessings Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Have you considered teaching textbooks? It does a great job of explaining concepts. Just a thought. You could take the placement test and know exactly where to place her. Of all the ones you mentioned, I'd go with Math-u-see. But personally, I'd choose the teaching textbooks. Blessings Sandra She actually did TT pre-algebra, but there was not enough review. She got thru it, but I felt it was all fluff and no real learning. She attempted TT Alg. 1 and we both could not get past lesson 20. I don't like the was TT "teaches". It is in such a round about way it makes my head spin. I LOVE Saxon, however, but it's just too much for her. I think she needs a mastery approach, so i'll most likely have her go thru ACE paces but I will check out Lials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Lial's Basic College Math spread out for as long as it takes. Is there somewhere on line to see this and order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 She actually did TT pre-algebra, but there was not enough review. She got thru it, but I felt it was all fluff and no real learning. She attempted TT Alg. 1 and we both could not get past lesson 20. I don't like the was TT "teaches". It is in such a round about way it makes my head spin. I LOVE Saxon, however, but it's just too much for her. I think she needs a mastery approach, so i'll most likely have her go thru ACE paces but I will check out Lials! I assume .5 is Algebra 1/2? If so, and she likes it but just isn't doing well, you could try Art Reed's DVDs-they have been a blessing for us-and prior to these, I had stayed far away from Saxon. For Lial's, you want the 7th edition-that is what Jann in TX recommends. Amazon has the cheapest when I was looking. Personally, I wouldn't go with CLE at this point. It is advanced and really doesn't have much for explanation. In addition, the Algebra isn't out of the Pilot stage yet. ACE is behind in s&s-not what you want since your dd is in 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I assume .5 is Algebra 1/2? If so, and she likes it but just isn't doing well, you could try Art Reed's DVDs-they have been a blessing for us-and prior to these, I had stayed far away from Saxon. For Lial's, you want the 7th edition-that is what Jann in TX recommends. Amazon has the cheapest when I was looking. Personally, I wouldn't go with CLE at this point. It is advanced and really doesn't have much for explanation. In addition, the Algebra isn't out of the Pilot stage yet. ACE is behind in s&s-not what you want since your dd is in 10th. Well maybe i'll just keep her doing Saxon Alg. 1/2 and maybe slow her down to half a lesson per day. We have the Teacher DVD's also. If I went with ACE, i'd have her go thru them faster. She is NOT 4 year college bound and i'd be happy if she made it past pre-algebra. She takes one class at CC and is doing very well. It's a history course and has an A so far. I am focusing on math at home and that class alone for her. She does some biology and vocab, but that's it. I am not a WTM'er LOL I just her to learn the basics and head to Jr. College. So that is why I am focusing on math and writing. She is doing a full 12 page research paper with the CC class and that is her writing "class". Anyway...just trying to figure things out. Just want her to have a firm foundation so when she takes the cc placement test for math, she'll have some idea what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Someone on another board suggested "Mastering Essential Math Skill" book 2 and Pre-Algebra. CBD carries it. That is another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibaker103 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 What about using ALEKS to fill in gaps? They are currently offering a 2 month free trial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLove Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 We have tried TT, Abeka, and BJU for math and we always end up back at MUS. If your child needs more review of a certain concept, the MUS has a worksheet generator on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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