stephanie Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Would this text be considered a Pre-algebra course? DD12 is working through it right now, and she's in 7th. We're working through slowly because I really want all these skills to be solid before we move into concepts of Algebra. I was just wondering if anyone has completed this and felt it was solid for a pre-alg? That way after completing this, I could slowly move into Alg, skipping a pre-alg course. Clear as mud? :confused1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I would consider it Pre-Algebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I think it could be used as Pre-Algebra. I looked through it and Lial's Pre-Algebra and decided to go with the Pre-Algebra because it goes more in depth with the actual Algebra side of things. Also, Dd12 is very STEM focused so I wanted to have her prepared for more advanced math earlier. we love Lial's. It has proven to be the best program we have chosen, and trust me there have been alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I used Lial BCM for my first two before beginning algebra with them. I plan to begin it with ds10 next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 We're using for pre-algebra this year, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yes. It's worked fine for us. Getting ready to start #5 on it in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Agree. One of my ds's used it as pre-algebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 My husband (who tutors math and science) has used Lial's Basic College Math and Lial's PreAlgebra with different students. With some students, he moves directly from BCM to Algebra I. With others students, he has moved from BCM to PreAlgebra; this has generally been the case with his younger students. The PreAlgebra book is more meaty in its concepts. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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