mrshomework Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I am considering purchasing McDougall-Littel Pre-Algebra 3rd Edition and was wondering if it is necessary to purchase a Teachers Guide or Solutions Manual? I am looking for a textbook type pre-algebra that would be similar to Math Mammoth in explanations. I don't like Dolciani or AOP's they seem like they may cause frustration for my dd. I am also considering Lial's Pre-Algebra but was wondering if you need to get teachers guides or solution manuals with that textbook? Does anyone have experience using these textbooks that can give me some input as to whether there is much benefit in purchasing any of the additional guides or manuals offered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The Lial books have good explanations and excellent solution manuals. You can get both the textbooks and solution manuals used fairly cheaply. I would get the instructor's solution manual because it will have solutions for all of the problems, not just the even or odd (the book has answers for the odds only). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrshomework Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) The Lial books have good explanations and excellent solution manuals. You can get both the textbooks and solution manuals used fairly cheaply. I would get the instructor's solution manual because it will have solutions for all of the problems, not just the even or odd (the book has answers for the odds only). Thanks for the information I was wondering does the Lial's solutions manual workout the problems or does it just give the answers? Edited August 2, 2016 by mrshomework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I have had Dolciani, Lial's, used AOP for two years, Horizons and MdDougal Littel I think of all the choices out there the Larson book most matches your needs. The TM is available on Amazon, and has the answers so to me it's helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks for the information I was wondering does the Lial's solutions manual workout the problems or does it just give the answers? They show the working for each problem. They're easy to follow and easy to look at. The best solution manuals that I've come across in 13 years of homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnetgirl Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Is there a sample of Lial's Prealgebra online somewhere? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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