What is NEM 1 and 2 equal to?

[Janeway]

What is NEM 1 and 2 equal to in the American classes?

[Lori D.]

General guideline for the New Elementary Mathematics Series: 

 

NEM 1 - Introductory algebra and geometry

NEM 2 - Intermediate algebra and geometry

NEM 3 - Advanced algebra and geometry

NEM 4 - Introductory advanced math and review

 

 

That looks like a solid 1 credit each for Algebra 1 and Geometry. Looks like it also includes a few topics in Algebra 2,  which I personally wouldn't worry about counting as credit, but would consider as a "preview" for whatever was used the next year for Algebra 2.

Edited May 10, 2016 by Lori D.

[Janeway]

 

General guideline for the New Elementary Mathematics Series: 

 

NEM 1 - Introductory algebra and geometry

NEM 2 - Intermediate algebra and geometry

NEM 3 - Advanced algebra and geometry

NEM 4 - Introductory advanced math and review

 

 

That looks like a solid 1 credit each for Algebra 1 and Geometry. Looks like it also includes a few topics in Algebra 2,  which I personally wouldn't worry about counting as credit, but would consider as a "preview" for whatever was used the next year for Algebra 2.

 

So if you did NEM, would you go to Algebra 2 when done? Or will you still need some geometry? Is it better to just stick with American books now that NEM 3 and 4 are not available?

[Julie of KY]

I'd count it as algebra 1 and most of geometry. If you want to do NEM, you can fill in with any MEP subjects not covered in NEM.

 

[Lori D.]

So if you did NEM, would you go to Algebra 2 when done? Or will you still need some geometry? Is it better to just stick with American books now that NEM 3 and 4 are not available?

 

Try comparing the topics in NEM1 and 2 to see if NEM covers the bulk of US Algebra 1 and Geometry topics enough to fill your family's needs: table of contents for NEM1, and NEM2. If not, as Julie in KY above says, you could fill in with something else just for what is missing -- for example Keys to Algebra or Keys to Geometry; Khan Academy; Math Planet; Alison; or other.

 

Comparing the NEM1 and 2 table of contents will also help you see if going straight to an Algebra 2 program would be feasible. The nice thing is that most Algebra 2 programs begin with some review and overlap of concepts and then take those concepts deeper, so it is a little bit of built-in foundational work for those coming from a different program used for Algebra 1 and Geometry.

 

Otherwise, yes, as you say, this might be a good jumping off point to some other program that goes from Algebra on up through the higher maths. If you have a student doing well with Singapore/NEM or who is STEM-based and enjoys math problem-solving, Art of Problem Solving or Chalkdust could be a good fit. Chalkdust has video lessons so math could be more self-taught by your student. AoPS has online classes so you could outsource entirely.

Edited May 11, 2016 by Lori D.