Zaccaro Challenge or Real World Algebra?

[Wheres Toto]

I'm trying to plan out math for DS next year.  He will be starting pre-Algebra and I was thinking Jousting Armadillos because I think it would really appeal to him (I want conceptual but don't think AOPS is the best bet for him as a primary program).  But I've seen posts about how it's not complete.  We have always used multiple math resources anyway so I'm thinking of adding Zaccaro.

 

I've seen posts where people use Zaccaro Challenge along with various Pre-Algebra programs and I've seen posts where people are using Zaccaro Real World Algebra along with Pre-Algebra.

 

So, which would go best with Jousting Armadillos and maybe some Beast Academy?  Or is this an absolutely awful idea?

 

Thanks,

 

[SilverMoon]

Both. :laugh: 

 

Really though, they're short enough you could probably easily complete both in a year.

[Chrysalis Academy]

I agree, both are great! If I had to pick one to pair with JA it would be Zaccaro RWA.  Shannon did them both for her PreA and it  worked out very well.

 

 

[Wheres Toto]

Both. :laugh:

 

Really though, they're short enough you could probably easily complete both in a year.

 

 

I agree, both are great! If I had to pick one to pair with JA it would be Zaccaro RWA.  Shannon did them both for her PreA and it  worked out very well.

 

 

 

Which would you do first?  It looks like the recommended grades overlap.

 

Thanks both of you, even if it means spending more money. :laugh:

[SilverMoon]

I'd probably start with Challenge, and chase it with RWA.

[Chrysalis Academy]

I would do Challenge before RWA too, I think Shannon did Challenge alongside MM5, and then did a big mash-up of MM6, JA, and RWA in 6th grade.