Red wagon tutorials? Worth the cost?

[jjfamily]

I'm wanting them for reinforcement, different way of explaining maybe, and extra clarification. of the topics taught in apologia's high school courses. Do they help in explaining and clarifying? Or is it about the same as what's in the text? We are doing well in our courses so far.

[mjbucks1]

My ds used the CD option from Red Wagon for Biology and Chemistry.  I felt like more material was added, and I especially liked the alterante tests that were included.  I felt like the Red Wagon tests were a bit more challenging.  I still did all of the grading.

[jjfamily]

Thanks! I am specifically looking at biology right now. So there's downloadable/ printable tests too? That's good, I think we'd use the extra tests similarly to how we use the summaries and study guides for practice and study. That would be helpful. My kid is loving this course and is asking for more practice on topics and would like to go a little deeper too. The only thing holding me back from the RWTs is the price of the cds! I can't find them anywhere used!

[BlsdMama]

I believe they aren't allowed to be bought or sold used. Perhaps I'm mixing them up with Math without Borders though.

[4wildberrys]

I thought the RWT for Apologia Biology was great!! I loved the extra explanations and added, interesting content. My son did NOT have the patience to sit, listen and take notes for 30 minutes twice a week unfortunately. The alternate tests are great too.

[jjfamily]

I was thinking we'd use it as needed so that we may not watch every lecture. She already spends plenty of time working on the lessons. I'm thinking I'd feel better having it available though. So far it sounds good to me! :)

[bugs]

Both my son and daughter used his (RWT) DVD and they both enjoyed it.  My son often stops the recording and tells my some cool tidbit Mr. R has explained to the class. I think they are worth it, but then I don't know biology.

[RootAnn]

I have a friend who uses Red Wagon. She feels there is more information & the tests are harder. She's using them to help her son to learn how to learn from a lecture. (Does that makes sense?) She likes them, although, again, she says they are tougher!