TheApprentice Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Does anyone have experience with this level? Do you think it is "rigorous"? Ds is using CLE 700 this year, and I'm considering continue with CLE, but skipping 800. Good idea? Bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 You could skip 800 as others have. However I don't think CLE 700 by itself is a complete Pre-Algebra course when you consider its S&S, nor was it intended as such. For example if Linear Equations and the Pythagorean Theorem are skipped entirely which are normally apart of Pre-A courses, will the child still do fine in Algebra 1? Before skipping I would encourage you to consider the S&S of CLE 800 first. Examine 'specifically' what is covered in those light units. Then you will be able to best decide which ones you think are ok to skip, or not: http://www.clp.org/d...e_2012-2013.pdf I am still undecided whether we will continue past 600 with our dds. They really like CLE. Our ds11 is doing an excellent Pre-A program with TabletClass which is very thorough. Although our dds are not as strong in math as him I would not want them to be unprepared for the challenges of Algebra either. So if we stay with CLE for Pre-A we will most likely do selected light units from both 700 & 800. With regards to the new CLE 'Sunrise' Algebra I have generally heard good things about it. Though it is still known as a 'Preliminary' edition. Their older editions are Alpha Omega and not very well regarded. Although there are discussions about creating new material beyond Algebra there is no estimation as to when yet. I would guess years out still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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