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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!

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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. 

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