If we like Foerster's Algebra, which Geometry will we like?

[Scuff]

I've been reading through all the geometry posts and am feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices. If you liked the style of Foerster's, which Geometry did you use?  I do want something with proofs and can teach it, but want a solutions manual. I loved Geometry when i was in high school. 

[crazyforlatin]

I would think Jurgensen as it is straight-forward like Foerster, has a range of problems, and even has algebra review problems. The teacher manual is not that cheap, around $45 to $65.

[Janeway]

We are loving Jurgensons!

[Janeway]

I got an older version of Jurgensons and compared it to the newer 2000 version. They were exactly the same, right down to the problem sets. The only difference was a few pages in the appendix. I paid $15. I can check the date if you like. 

Edited March 28, 2016 by Janeway

[Scuff]

I can pay for the manual, if I must. ;) I couldn't find the Foerster's Manual used and had to buy it new for $65 That was a bit of a let down to pay so much and get a thin, tiny, plain paperback. Felt like it needed a little gold plating or something  :lol:

 

This Solution Manual?: http://www.amazon.com/Geometry-Solution-Ray-C-Jurgensen/dp/0395677661?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
 

Edited March 28, 2016 by Scuff

[Janeway]

I can pay for the manual, if I must. ;) I couldn't find the Foerster's Manual used and had to buy it new for $65 That was a bit of a let down to pay so much and get a thin, tiny, plain paperback. Felt like it needed a little gold plating or something  :lol:

 

This Solution Manual?: http://www.amazon.com/Geometry-Solution-Ray-C-Jurgensen/dp/0395677661?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

Yes! Excellent!

[JadeOrchidSong]

Is there a TM?

[Liza Q]

Another vote for Jurgensen!

[Brad S]

You may also want to consider Harold Jacobs Geometry.  We used the 3rd edition with the AskDrCallahan.com videos (rarely used the videos, however) and were very pleased with the text (although not the algebra review problems, where you could use chapter reviews with another book or start Foerster's next book slowly, concurrently, so the algebra doesn't get rusty, and the Jacobs Geometry course can probably be done in less than full time of a school year); some people have also liked Jacobs's 2nd edition.  We used Foerster after Jacobs, so it's not the same order, but the combination worked fairly well for us.

[JadeOrchidSong]

One question: What is the difference btw Jacobs 2nd and 3rd edition geometry? If my student like direct instruction without discovery approach, which one will fit? Thanks!

[Brad S]

One question: What is the difference btw Jacobs 2nd and 3rd edition geometry? If my student like direct instruction without discovery approach, which one will fit? Thanks!

 

In Jacobs Geometry 3rd edition, I think you can run it with a discovery approach but we didn't.  We ran the 3rd edition as basically direct instruction without a discovery approach. 

 

Edited April 3, 2016 by Brad S

[JadeOrchidSong]

Another vote for Jurgensen!

How do you use Jurgensen? Do you use TM and Answer Key books?

[Liza Q]

How do you use Jurgensen? Do you use TM and Answer Key books?

 

My son is doing it with Seton this year. I have a few reviews posted...let me find a link or two and get back to you!!

 

[Liza Q]

I explained how Seton works in these two threads -

 

http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/563290-geometry/?hl=%2Bseton+%2Bgeometry&do=findComment&comment=6784230

 

http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/542377-jurgenson-geometry/?hl=%2Bseton+%2Bgeometry&do=findComment&comment=6576519