mstah0710 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 DS is grade 9, and has been a late bloomer when it comes to math. However, he is now making great strides. We're currently using Math Antics for Pre-Algebra which I expect him to finish up before this year is over, probably by/in February. I am wondering what to use with him next for Algebra. He really doesn't have any interest in math (he's an arts kid through and through). The reason he likes Math Antics is because it's highly visual, and it uses comedy, so it's funny and engaging. He absolutely NEEDS something with a high amount of visuals - whether pictures in a textbook or online, doesn't really matter. He just really needs to see how the process is done, and he also needs very short, concise instructions. We looked into Learn Math Fast, but the lessons are way too much reading for him. I've been considering Math U See, though he thought those videos were boring. But perhaps the manipulatives would help? We've never used it, so I wasn't sure. Any other suggestions for a high-interest/engaging/visual math program for Algebra? Also, preferably something that doesn't break the bank 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstah0710 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 No one can recommend an algebra program? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_a_Number Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, mstah0710 said: No one can recommend an algebra program? lol I think the thing tripping people up is the request for visuals. Math U See is really the only one I’ve heard of that’s seriously visual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skctgbrlis Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Teaching Textbooks is very visual and the word problems are full of silly, funny scenarios. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewIma Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I would highly recommend Math Without Borders! It uses the Foerster Algebra text, but has video lessons where the teacher walks through the lesson problems step by step. We used it for algebra last year and are doing geometry this year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Video Text is visual. I don't know if it's visual enough for what you want, but it is visual. We love it! It's a highly conceptual program and teaches the why behind the math very, very well. But it's not cheap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Unlock Math has short video lessons, and you can print the matching instruction pages for reference. The assignment problems are corrected immediately, and you can see detailed solutions. Assignments can be redone with new problems as many times as a student needs to cement understanding. It's not cheap, but it has a free trial, and I believe there's a month-long money back guarantee. You'd want to double check on that. Unlockmath.com. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 7:14 AM, Not_a_Number said: I think the thing tripping people up is the request for visuals. Math U See is really the only one I’ve heard of that’s seriously visual. Well, not so much in high school. It sounds like Jacob's Geometry would work well for him. But I haven't heard of a highly visual Algebra program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Here are ones we have considered for DS, and what he thought: Math U See: highly visual, but the explanations are lacking depth. Mortensen: similar to Gattegno's method, but with different blocks and videos. More depth than MUS at times. I still keep up with Anna's Math Page on Facebook because she's starting to do whiteboard videos. VideoText: graphics leave something to be desired, and the nonconsumable books are busy. Brilliant: intriguing, not as interactive as it seems from their commercials. Gattegno: visual and interactive, but there are no videos. It's parent driven. So, that's where we are. I ended up scaling his actual math back and pushing the math in science, so he has occasional Khan Academy to supplement the lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Have you looked at Hands-On Equations as a bridge into an algebra program? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternallytired Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I had this link saved in my "Resources" document as a possibility for my youngest, when he gets there. Someone on the hive had recommended his books as being a "fun and accessible" way of learning algebra using manipulatives to help you visualize what you're doing. He appears to have geometry publications, as well (at least one of which I remember seeing referenced on here a few times). https://www.mathed.page/my-books/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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