Chelli Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm asking here for a friend because I know the Hive can help her out. This is her first year homeschooling her son. He is in 6th grade and advanced in math. Currently she is using TT Algebra with him, but he doesn't like it. He says they take way too long to explain something simple. He is also a visual learner, so whatever is suggested needs to have good illustrations or video teaching. I've thought of Art of Problem Solving Pre-Algebra, but I'm not sure what all is out there since my oldest is only in 3rd. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Then have him read the lesson and do the problems on paper. No need to watch the TT lesson (which are VERY short compared to most programs). What lesson is he on? The first 4 chapters are pre-algebra review. Have him take the first 4 chapter tests, and if he does well then go onto chapter 5 lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Then have him read the lesson and do the problems on paper. No need to watch the TT lesson (which are VERY short compared to most programs). What lesson is he on? The first 4 chapters are pre-algebra review. Have him take the first 4 chapter tests, and if he does well then go onto chapter 5 lessons. I'll ask her about that. I don't use TT so I didn't know if there was instruction in the workbook or not. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 you can add in zaccaro's real life algebra to spice it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 We could find Zaccaro's Real World Algebra at the libraries and Barnes & Nobles here. Your friend might like her child to browse a copy first. My boys did not like any of Zaccaro's books, somehow its not their style. Art of Problem Solving Prealgebra videos are fun to watch and learn from. Their Algebra videos are here. Your friend's son can also sign up for an Alcumus (AOPS) account for more pre-algebra and algebra practise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 DD said exactly the same thing about the TT Alg 1 lectures. She started muting the sound and just watching the lecture, then ended up just reading the lesson in the book and doing the problems on paper. When she was done. She would enter her answers into the computer program so I had the scores. If they end up giving up on TT altogether, we have had great success using Saxon Alg 1. I also like very much Foerster's Algebra book (have it on my shelf!) and there are some great DVD lectures available for this by Chandler. Jacob's Algebra text Is sort of cutesy IMO but might be just the ticket for a visual kiddo. Here is a link to some reviews that might help. http://www.homeschoolmath.net/reviews/foerster_algebra_1_home_study_companion.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 A few more good options are for Pre-Algebra and Algebra courses providers are: Derek Owens TabletClass Jann in Texas We use TabletClass for Pre-Algebra are a very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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