spannymom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 As a brand new homeschool mom (!), I decided to go with Videotext Algebra because I felt like my 9th grader would really benefit from the extensive review of the basics in module A. That being said, I'm trying to figure out how to spread out modules B-F over the next 2 years, so he completes Alg 1 & 2 together. I understand it is 180 lessons, so I guess you could complete it in 1 year, but he has struggled with math continuously through public school and I thought this would give him a good chance to cement his skills. Question is, do most people take 2 years using this curriculum? I'm more concerned that he understands it and learns it, than pushing him through to fast, but I wanted to see what you guys thought :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yes, I think that two years for VT is reasonable if it isn't a review. One of our sons did VT in one year, but it was a review before ACT and SAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I agree that two years is a reasonable pace, especially if this is his first time through. Pushing through algebra too quickly is a recipe for trouble down the road, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 My older son took two years to finish it. He did A, B, C the first year and the other three modules the second year. I don't now recall how I set it up for him, but with the lessons, work, and tests there was plenty of material to give him daily work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Algebra I and II usually take two years, so I think it would look very normal to see them listed as a year each. If you take summers off, you could back up and review a bit at the beginning of the year, and still probably have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 We didn't have much pre-Algebra, so I wanted to take our time with Videotext. I felt we were very thorough and kept up a good pace, and it took us 2+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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