daybreaking Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I've spent a lot of time looking for online samples of Foerster's Algebra 1, as I'm considering ordering the text for my son, but have had no success. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how review is built into the Foerster's text. Do the daily assignments contain a review section, which covers material learned in previous lessons and chapters? If not, is there cumulative review built in, in another way? We've used Rod and Staff Arithmetic since grade 1 and love the way each lesson has a review section, so I'm trying to find an algebra that has a similar format. Also, how long does it take to complete a day's lesson, including both teacher and student involvement? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Saxon or CLE is probably what you're looking for if you want lots of review. I don't recall Foerster having much, if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 You may have already found this but, http://mathwithoutborders.com/?page_id=4 The text chapters are broken into subsections that end with problems related to the current section being studied. There is a chapter review test at chapters end, but no review of previously covered material before each new section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 It's true that Foerster does not have built-in review except for the chapter reviews, but this is easily remedied. We follow the Math Without Borders schedule, and dd generally does the odd problems. A student can go back and work through even problems as review whenever they want. The book contains the answers for odd problems. The solutions manual, which you can get from Pearson's Oasis program, contains solutions to all the exercises and the chapter tests. Personally, I think that a spiral algebra program, or one that constantly reviewed, would be difficult, as it would take significant time away from development of new concepts. Algebra builds on itself, so in that sense, you are constantly using skills you previously learned as you work through the book. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daybreaking Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thanks so much, everyone. Your posts are very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Oh, I forgot to add: It takes my dd between 30 and 90 minutes to complete a lesson, depending on how long the Math Without Borders video lasts (they are generally between 10 and 30 minutes) and how long/involved the problem sets are. I'd say she generally spends about an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Also the late 199x AWL versions are the same as the PH Classic versions (different cover). They are cheap to purchase. Just buy it. The cost is worth it for the problem sets alone. ISBN13: 978-0201324587 Edited December 12, 2015 by MarkT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daybreaking Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Also the late 199x AWL versions are the same as the PH Classic versions (different cover). They are cheap to purchase. Just buy it. The cost is worth it for the problem sets alone. ISBN13: 978-0201324587 Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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