maize Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) What online options are there for pre-algebra? I have an easier time getting this kid to work on the computer than on paper. Edited January 30, 2018 by maize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 CTC? Khan Academy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 If you want live online class, Wilson Hill has been a success here this year. They use Dolciani texts for PreA and Algebra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Derek Owens is wonderful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I'm considering Mr. D math for pre-algebra next year. But I also have Chalkdust pre-alg. DVDs on-hand, and I do really like Mr. Mosely's teaching style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Maize, are you wanting to completely get rid of paper, or is it that you just want online instruction? We like Derek Owens, too, but there's still a lot of paper involved; notetaking, practice problems, homework problems, and tests are all done on paper. Edited January 30, 2018 by klmama 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Maize, are you wanting to completely get rid of paper, or is it that you just want online instruction? We like Derek Owens, too, but there's still a lot of paper involved; notetaking, practice problems, homework problems, and tests are all done on paper. I think he needs to be primarily working on the computer. I will encourage whatever paper work I can but just getting some math done on a regular basis would be an improvement from where we are at. In the past he has done Math Mammoth and Beast Academy, with Prodigy for extra practice. We did do CTC mat for awhile a couple of years ago, I will take another look at that. I don't know if he is ready to keep up with a live class; I'd have to think about that one. It could be just the motivation he needs, or it could be a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 myhomeschoolmathclass.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I think he needs to be primarily working on the computer. I will encourage whatever paper work I can but just getting some math done on a regular basis would be an improvement from where we are at. I don't know if he is ready to keep up with a live class; I'd have to think about that one. It could be just the motivation he needs, or it could be a disaster. The WHA class still requires lots of work on paper, so would not fit your criteria. It moves fairly fast. What about Tablet Class? I think DerekSurfs has posted about their classes before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Maize, Khan Academy has prealgebra at https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra. I think Jean in Newcastle said she used it for her dc, so she might have more info for you. Have you looked at ALEKS? https://www.aleks.com/ I believe it's all on the computer, although I'm not sure if it's really a full course. They used to give homeschoolers a free month trial - you could ask if that's still available. Most live classes are already in progress, so it might not work to join those now. Derek Owens is not live, so you have more flexibility and there are no other students to waste time during instruction. If DO's program doesn't work for your ds, you can drop it. You can choose to do the grading yourself for half price - you just need to ask for that option. You can print out all of the notetaking pages (text) and practice pages individually to put into a binder, or you can buy them prebound from Lulu in two volumes - chapters 1-4 and 5-10. Either way, you still have to print out the graded homework pages and tests. FWIW, my dc is currently in DO's prealgebra and enjoys it. You can see the syllabus here https://derekowens.com/CourseSyllabuses2.aspx?Location=Online&Day=Monday&Year=2017-2018&Course=Prealgebra&Teacher=Mr.%20Owens. The instructional videos for the first several chapters are free on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/user/derekowens I hope you figure out something that will work for your ds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What about Tablet Class? I think DerekSurfs has posted about their classes before. My oldest is using Tablet Class Pre-Algebra. Tablet Class has lesson videos and solution videos that walk you through every step, but the problems, review, and tests are all done on paper. I suppose you could use a tablet and stylus and write on the screen, but I don't think it sounds like what you're looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What about Teaching Textbooks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 What about Teaching Textbooks? I'd consider it if they had online streaming. I think someone said that was in beta? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 ALEKS. Has worked well for both kids at our house. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAR Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 mrdmath.com live online classes twice weekly help sessions excellent teacher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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