Sheila in OK Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Help! We are a week into 9th grade now, and I still don't have math figured out!! My daughter has done mostly Math-u-see (elementary) and Teaching Textbooks (middle school) along with some of the Key To . . books. To say she dislikes math is an understatement. I need something that is easy to teach (video-based preferably) and not overwhelming. The two I am looking at are Teaching Textbooks and Math Relief. Which would you recommend under these circumstances? Or is there something else out there I don't know about? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 MUS Algebra not an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I've been using MUS Algebra I for my math struggler, but she won't go near a program that's on the computer and doesn't want anything to do with math videos either. She is almost done with MUS Algebra I. My plan now is to move on to MUS Geometry, but also add in the Key to Algebra booklets for extra review and to go in a little more depth. I know that MUS Geometry is going to review algebra, but it isn't going to be in any more depth than it has already covered and I know that Key to goes deeper. I'm also fine with taking two years to go through Key to Algebra and MUS Geometry together. I just don't know yet if my dd will agree to working through Key to Algebra along with MUS Geometry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My math hater did Teaching Textbook pre-Algebra last year and loved it. She is excited about doing their Algebra I this year. (Saxon is what made her a math hater originally!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girl Power Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Help! We are a week into 9th grade now, and I still don't have math figured out!! My daughter has done mostly Math-u-see (elementary) and Teaching Textbooks (middle school) along with some of the Key To . . books. To say she dislikes math is an understatement. I need something that is easy to teach (video-based preferably) and not overwhelming. The two I am looking at are Teaching Textbooks and Math Relief. Which would you recommend under these circumstances? Or is there something else out there I don't know about? TIA! My new top contender, Tablet Class Math, http://tabletclass.com/homeschool/overview.aspx You can sign up for a free trial to try it. Lectures for each lesson, lots of practice problems, and video solutions for each problem. The creator is also very accessible by phone or email for questions. Good luck, Beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Math Relief is excellent and a good option for struggling math students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 I thought about that, but I wondered if it would be too confusing to jump back into MUS at this level. We made it all the way through most of Gamma, then she hit a brick wall and that's when we switched to TT. MUS Algebra not an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Never heard of that one. Will check it out, thanks! My new top contender, Tablet Class Math, http://tabletclass.com/homeschool/overview.aspx You can sign up for a free trial to try it. Lectures for each lesson, lots of practice problems, and video solutions for each problem. The creator is also very accessible by phone or email for questions. Good luck, Beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 That sounds like a good plan. She did kind of like the Key to books when we were using them (or at least she didn't hate them! lol). The only reason I say video-based is I don't remember enough of Algebra myself to teach it to her, but if I watch the videos myself then I can help her if needed. We used TT Prealgebra last year and while it was 'ok' she complained about it a lot (annoying voice, not enough review, etc) so that is why I'm looking around a bit. I know she's not going to *love* anything she does for math but I want it to be as painless as possible. Thanks, everyone, for all your suggestions!! I've been using MUS Algebra I for my math struggler, but she won't go near a program that's on the computer and doesn't want anything to do with math videos either. She is almost done with MUS Algebra I. My plan now is to move on to MUS Geometry, but also add in the Key to Algebra booklets for extra review and to go in a little more depth. I know that MUS Geometry is going to review algebra, but it isn't going to be in any more depth than it has already covered and I know that Key to goes deeper. I'm also fine with taking two years to go through Key to Algebra and MUS Geometry together. I just don't know yet if my dd will agree to working through Key to Algebra along with MUS Geometry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Sending a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Not video-based but this book looks really good for a struggling math learner. You can also get a Teacher's Edition. The very limited Amazon reviews also seem to indicate that it's good for struggling kids. Basic Algebra by Richard Brown, ISBN: 0395564808 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 We were disappointed with TT Algebra 1. If MUS is no longer an option, you could try that new one that was mentioned. MUS was great for one of my dc, but she did it with another program. My ds hit a brick wall at one point, too. Something you may wish to consider adding for a student who struggles with math is Hands On Equations. http://www.borenson.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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