JumpyTheFrog Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 DS2 is about to finish Foerster Algebra 1. It's gone well, although he seems to forget what he's learned easily and needs much more regular review than DS1. What geometry programs should I consider? DS bounced between Jacobs (2nd. edition), Derek Owens, and a Thinkwell. Jacobs seemed like endless proofs. (Maybe I assigned too many problems.) Thinkwell seemed like maybe it was too easy. I also have a Jorgensen edition from the early 80s. I don't know how to find a teacher's manual or solutions for it. I picked up a Larson Geometry book as well. I don't know how good it is, just that it looks like a typical textbook with far too many colors and pictures. (The older math textbooks from the 80s-90s are far less distracting!) Any suggestions? I've never used Saxon, but I understand it is heavy on review. Maybe a spiral approach would work better for DS2? If not, I'll need to make regular algebra 1 review sheets for him, which I can do easily enough with Infinite Algebra 1 software. Anyway, I wish Foerster had a geometry book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Geometry: An Integrated Approach includes fantastic algebra 1 review throughout the book, while connecting geometrical concepts to the entire algebraic way of thinking. Have had 3 kids (so far) go through this successfully in between Algebra 1 and 2. It was inexpensive for us to acquire - seems to be still inexpensive online, though I didn't check for the teacher's key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 The algebra review in Jacobs is really good and basic, IMHO. I'd focus on using the geometry program that's right and if you need to add that in, you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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