wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Would you recommend getting the 'Zillions of Practice Problems' book if it were supplementing Teaching Textbooks? This is dd's math schedule: Mon: TT lesson + Life of Fred Tues: TT leson + Money Matters for teens then when that is done Survival Math Weds: TT Lesson + Life of Fred Thurs: TT Lesson + Life of Fred Fri: TT lesson + Sudoku puzzle So what do you think about the Zillions of Practice Problems. I do that the Humongous book of Algebra problems-- do you think that would work instead of the Zillions of Practice problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I suspect LOF regular algebra book is challenge enough if you are using two full programs? Unless your child needs a TON of review. Of course, its likely that the LOF and the TT will cover different topics at different times . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 We use LoF to supplement MUS. We definitely didn't need more problems. The book was plenty since it was mostly review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherAtticus Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Do you mean TT + LoF Beginning Algebra Book or TT+ LoF Zillion Problems? TT+ Supplements of Lof BA would be fine. I almost did that last year but instead just did LoF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We're using LOF Beg Alg + the companion book as our standalone texts. Those have plenty of problems in them to be able to know he's got it down. I don't see why you couldn't use the Zillion problems book as a supplement, but I probably wouldn't assign your dc every single problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We are using LOF Beginning Algebra with the companion book. I did not order the zillion problems. I think the actual book and companion are plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merylvdm Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 LOF Algebra is sufficient for students - unless they are struggling and need some extra practice. If you are doing TT as well any more would be overkill. I used to use TT and then switched when I discovered LOF ... my guess is if you are doing both your daughter my find TT a bit unexciting and bland - unless LOF isn't her style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Would you recommend getting the 'Zillions of Practice Problems' book if it were supplementing Teaching Textbooks? Definitely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 No and here's why: We used LoF when DD was really struggling with Algebra. She was very successful with this program. (We later "tested" her knowledge of Algebra as well to be sure.) She only used the Home Companion with it. :) So, a struggling non-mathy child, did great in Beginning Algebra with only the Home Companion. But, I will add, we DID need the Home Companion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 No. We are using LoF as a stand alone and have yet to need the Zillions book. I definitely wouldn't think you would need it as a supplemental program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thank you everybody!! Yes I have the Home Companion Guide as well! I got the BA and HC book in the mail yesterday and think it will be fine without the Zillions of Extra Practice Problems book! Thanks again and sorry it took me forever to get back on here! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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