Jackie in NE Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Dd (sophomore) just took the ACT for the 1st time. Her math score reflects competence in algebra, geometry, and trig., but a gap in decimals and percents!:blink: She admits that she never really "got" that. So I guess the feedback is accurate. I do wonder, though, how a student can ace Alg. II, with a gap in such a basic concept. :confused: Anyway, I was thinking LoF to fill the gap. I have never used these books, but have heard so many good things about them on the boards. Dd works SO HARD all school year..... I would like for her to have a summer that doesn't include tough academics. A dry, boring, math book would certainly ruin MY summer.... So would LoF ruin your summer? I've heard that it takes a humorous approach to math. That would be a nice change. What say you???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezus Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I've had a similar thing happen with my dd. She's been working through Algebra I and about mid-way through the year I realized she was rather fuzzy on fractions. Seemed odd since she appeared to be doing pretty well in Algebra. I bought the LOF Fractions book. A lot of it is pretty simple review for her but she says it has been good to get the reinforcement and go back over things she wasn't totally clear about. The beginning of the book was rather rudimentary for her, but overall, LOF has been rather fun as far as math goes, and I think it's helped to solidify these concepts for her. It would be an easy summer thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks! I wonder if this level (LoF decimals and percents) would be meaty enough?? I know, I don't want it to be too much, but I don't want it to be a waste of time either..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I like Lial's Basic College Math. It covers everything you might want to review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yes, I like Lial's BCM too. This is the book that dd used for pre-algebra. I'm thinking that she might really hate reviewing a text that she used in 7th grade, kwim?? It is so complete though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think LOF Decimals would be a great review and teach any concepts she's not clear on. I think it would be much more fun to tackle LOF for the summer rather than a dry boring math text. I also think it should take care of any problems she's having with decimals. While it starts at the beginning of decimals, it gets much more challenging through the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 The Keys to...series might also be a good option. They have a set on decimals. I like LOF too so either might be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFernDotOrg Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Another vote for LoF, especially for a summer review. Still academic, but not 40 problems a day. One caveat: make sure she isn't rushing through to read the story and not focusing on the math. We had that happen with geometry and had to go back. The story gets really interesting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Math Mammoth would be perfect for that. It digs really deep into understanding and applying decimals and percents. It's working out very well for my dd, really making her scratch her brain. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSnow Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 We used LoF as a supplement after completing Saxon for the year so I think it would be a great summer review course. Fred not only teaches the concept, but also uses critical thinking skills to make sure it is fully understood. I think your daughter would thoroughly enjoy it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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