cathmom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Please tell me what math curricula you used and if your student now would say, "I like math" or "I don't like math." I'll start: Saxon and he doesn't like math TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 She has only used Saxon for high school. Although she would say, "Math is...o.k..." in a tone that would leave you wondering if she liked it at all...she did just score a 29 on the ACT math section (30 overall.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean too Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Jacob's Algebra, Teaching Textbooks Geometry followed by their Algebra II, Survey of Math at our community college, and College Algebra at the cc, she'll start Precalculus with Trig next semester at cc. No, she doesn't like Math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Singapore and then Dolciani for Algebra I and II/Trig. My oldest student went on to do Calculus 1, 2, and 3 and Differential Equations. All of my kids love Math. But maybe it's genetic. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Mine wasn't crazy about math but never complained either. We did Saxon then switched to Teaching Textbooks mostly because I didn't like Saxon for Alg II. After that, he went to dual-enrolled college and took trig and did just fine. He never complained about that either. I probably won't get that lucky with my girls. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Please tell me what math curricula you used and if your student now would say, "I like math" or "I don't like math." I'll start: Saxon and he doesn't like math TIA! We started out with Saxon in 5th grade and followed through with it until 9th grade. After that I went with the Teaching Textbook for one year, then Lial's. He is doing fine in math and will take more in college. If one book does not work, look for something else. I always felt this was one of the distinct advantages of homeschooling. We get to choose how we learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Saxon He tolerates math. He did CLEP out of College Algebra after completing Alg II. I really don't think at that age it has anything to do with what program you use. My son loves history. Not math. Not science. But he applied himself equally in all. At that age, I think it is just a maturity thing of just doing your best whether you love it or not. Now, I only had him do odds unless he started slipping on his work, and then I had him do the evens too. Also, at that age, if they're only doing odds and they still hate it, I think it's often b/c they're having a hard time with it and need the extra practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My oldest dd is currently taking Calc 2 at Community College and really likes math. (She has joined the CC Math Club) However, she does not intend to pursue it as a career or as a college major. :001_huh: We did not use a math curriculum for elementary. I used some text books as reference but we mostly played games, did verbal problems and used a lot of manipulatives. We did use multiplication flashcards and chanted the tables when she was in 3rd and 4th grade. In high school she did an online Algebra I and Geometry (Florida Virtual School), but she doesn't really recommend them. As a Junior she switched to Community College, and has taken College Algebra, Pre-Calc, Calc 1 and now Calc 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oldest used Saxon through pre-alg then TT through Alg II and hates math. My 18 yo used Saxon, then CC course in 12th and loves math. My 17 yo used TT and tolerates math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Dd#1--Math "ok" in hs, Math Relief Alg. I & SOS Geometry Dual enrolled in cc: took Statistics (got a B), Interm. Algebra & College Algebra (A's in both.) Still not a "Math Girl," but got it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 ...that he doesn't like math, but he always made A's in math, and was able to CLEP two math courses (College Mathematics and College Algebra) after he graduated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My daughter says she likes math. But her math career was odd as she started incredibly early and went in spurts and mom believes in two math programs. Basically, she did Dolciani as a young child. She did Lial's (Alg I, II, College) in 8th/9th. And she ran through Life of Fred (Geo, Adv Alg, Trig, Calc--focused more on Geo and Trig). She's 16 now and used the college last term (and will this coming term...see below). She's officially graduating in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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