Opinions of A Beka Algebra 2?

[Scuff]

I don't see it listed in the math sticky. How's it measure up with the others? DS has done Foerster's Algebra 1 with Math w/o Borders and is currently doing Jurgensen's Geometry. I was planning to use Foerster's & MWOB again, but was given A Beka Algebra 2. How's it compare? It'd be nice to save $. 

[RootAnn]

I haven't used it. My oldest used Abeka Alg 1, Jurgensen, then Foerster Alg 2. Abeka left gaps that were evident in the first (review) chapter of Foerster Alg 2. Quite a bit of the material was new. It wasn't a horrible issue - just something that would come up here and there where something should have been new material built on a familiar foundation, but for her was new on unlearned material.

 

I think it is fine if you do the whole Abeka sequence, because I assume they just introduce things in a different order or delay certain topics. However, I think if you have been happy with Foerster and Jurgensen, you will be let down by Abeka and under-prepared for pre-calc.

 

Also, Abeka upper levels are written to be taught by a teacher. If you paid for the videos, your cost savings would be gone.

 

I recommend looking at the text to form your own opinion and not just taking my word for it. And see what your kid thinks.

[mom31257]

I've been helping a student with some of A Beka's Pre-Calculus. The biggest problem with it is that it is written for a math teacher not a homeschool parent who isn't strong in math. Even with the video instruction, he's still struggling. 

 

I would say go with what you know works, regardless of the money. 

 

 

 

[Scuff]

Thanks. I think I will just continue with what were doing. I've learned that lesson the hard way in the past. lol But, when something is free it's hard not to wonder if I'm just being too picky. ;)