ebrindam Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 What is your favorite? DD will be ready next year and I am interested in checking out some options! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrindam Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Or if pre-algebra isn't really necessary, a favorite algebra program rec. would be great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) I've always been happy with Key To Algebra, which is really pre-Algebra and a reasonable nod in the direction of Algebra 1. Very inexpensive, straightforward, and easy to use. Like other Key To series, you may have to provide extra problems for further practice or review. Edited November 21, 2015 by Violet Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWeasley Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Is there a reason you want to move onto pre-algebra before you finish Beast Academy? We've loved Beast Academy, and I want to try AoPS pre-algebra, but there's a huge maturity jump between the two materials. While waiting for Beast to publish more, we've decided to spend the time doing Rightstart Geometry, Murderous Math, Life of Fred, Jousting Armadillos, and some other living math books. Once we've finished Beast, then we'll try AoPS pre-algebra. Edited November 21, 2015 by MrsWeasley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrindam Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 We are done with Beast...I think my signature needs an update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrindam Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 I like the look of Jousting Armadillos. Is there a place to see samples of the Key To... Series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I'm in the research phase for Pre-Al and Algebra, too. In the meantime, I've come across DragonBox (Algebra and Elements), and Hands-On Equations. Both are pretty neat introductions to Algebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrindam Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Is dragon box the app or something else? DD likes the app! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm really happy with Math Mammoth 7/Pre-Algebra. We plan to move onto Foerster algebra 1 when finished with Pre-a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b.boop.ak Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm looking at chalk dust company (high recommendations from another successful homeschooled family). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 This older thread covers many of the options. I can't recall if it includes Jousting Armadillos or Math Mammoth 7. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/342798-pre-algebra-fence-straddlers-master-thread/ We did chapter 1 of AoPS last spring. Then we took a break from structured math until August. Since then, we've been using TabletClass as our starting point combined with Jousting Armadillos (which she hated last spring but likes a lot now). It works okay. I don't think TabletClass goes into enough conceptual explanation nor provides enough practice. However, it takes the initial burden off teaching for me. I can then just focus on providing additional conceptual understanding (with JA) or practice or nothing if she gets it. I use Dolciani, Lial, Key to Algebra and some other random materials for additional practice. I have Math Mammoth too, but we've never liked that curriculum's style and still don't. So, I don't really use it. I'm still contemplating going back through some topics with AoPS pre-algebra. She does not have the patience or inherent interest in math to do it on her own with the discovery method, but she does well with it if we partner with it. I think it will work better for us to use it to go back to it after using these other programs. This is not how most people use it. But, I'm working with a perfectionist who is intolerant of failure. We have made significant progress with this by using Beast Academy over the years, but the emotional leap to AoPS was a big one for her. Our general approach to math has been consistent with this approach. We have never stuck with a single curriculum because of DD's learning style. If she gets a concept, we don't need to spend much time on it. If she gets stuck, doing more of the same doesn't help. I have to pull in a variety of perspectives, and then she leaps ahead several concepts. My point? Each of these programs provide similar material in different ways. So, don't get swayed to use a particular program just because other people do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 We are using Derek Owens Pre-Algebra. My son is doing really well with this program. It's self-paced and it can be purchased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Both of my DS and DD are thriving with Saxon; the repetition and review are exactly what they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netwelladm Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 We are using Saxon. Of course, we no longer try to do a new chapter each day or several chapters a week. Remember 30 problems are in each chapter. At least from my viewing so far. However, that may be perfect for your family. Since making that change, I don't think we will be switching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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