HappyGrace Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hopefully one that explains conceptually what is going on, rather than just teaching in a formulaic way. This is for a non-mathy student. It looks like Jacob's takes right off into Algebra, so I want her to have a good foundation, especially since she doesn't love math. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hopefully one that explains conceptually what is going on, rather than just teaching in a formulaic way. This is for a non-mathy student. It looks like Jacob's takes right off into Algebra, so I want her to have a good foundation, especially since she doesn't love math. Thanks! Actually, most folks say the first four chapters are a review of pre-algebra. We used Dolciani's Pre-Algebra. My ds is strong in math, though. We liked it bc it was clear and systematic. Some of it may be over-kill for a non-mathy kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 We used Dolciani's Pre-Algebra. My ds is strong in math, though. We liked it bc it was clear and systematic. Some of it may be over-kill for a non-mathy kid. Yeah, Dolciani's would send her over the edge, for SURE!! I need something much more gentle (but thorough.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtmcm Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 DD 12 has been using BJU math for several years and we plan to use Jacobs Algebra next year. She's probably ready for Algebra now, but I want her to understand more of the why's before moving on. We're going to use TT Pre-Algebra. DD12 is not a fan of TT, but DD15 has been using it successfully (scored in 90th% for math on PSAT in 9th grade compared to 10th graders in our state). I'm a big fan of the way TT explains concepts, whys, history and application in science, business and life. The problem sets may not be the hardest, but the lessons are well thought out and clearly presented in both the text and the CD-Roms. I especially like the additions they've made to TT Pre-Algebra 2.0 and it provides an excellent intro to Algebra with graphing, exponents, etc. My 2 cents, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Saxon 1/2? Horizon's Pre-Algebra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I have never used it, but have seen positive reviews of: Lial's Basic College Math and Lial's Pre-Algebra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 We used Jacob's "Mathematics: A Human Endeavor". It isn't pre-algebra as such but it solidified math for my ds before going into Algebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 I am checking each of these out! I have the Lial's BCM and Pre-alg here and the explanations are wonderful but the business of the pages makes my head spin-just NOT easy to use! I'm also looking at MUS and TT, besides these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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