BZmom Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 We will move on to Geometry this Fall. My ds will be finished up Jacob's Algebra this summer. I would like feedbacks from those who has used these 2 geometry curricula. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 We used Jacobs for both Al I and Geometry. We liked Jacobs and it was a natural choice for us to stay with him for Geometry. I especially like the way he includes Al I reviews at the end of every chapter. It made moving on to AL II that much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 My teen used Jacobs' Geometry, 2nd edition. My husband covered the material with her and both were pleased. I haven't seen Geometry: A Guided Inquiry, but I did find this review: Review of a high school geometry course with Geometry: A Guided Inquiry book; its Home Study Companion; and Geometer's Sketchpad software. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZmom Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thank you for the reply, Ladies!!! I read the review, but I still cannot decide . Does Jacobs Geometry also use the The Geometer's Sketchpad ? The review states that Geometry: A Guided Inquiry is a more natural way to learn and the result or retention is more long lasting. Can anyone has used this curriculum give me some feedback or explain this to me? And why you use Jacobs? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 However, we never seemed to have time to do that stuff, so I was glad I had not purchased the program. I like Jacobs Geometry for the same reasons I like his AL I, it is very well written, explains the "why", has good problem sets. I like the way it has Al I reviews at the end of each chapter. It was just a natural progression for us. We moved from those to Foerster for Al and Precalculus and now use Chalkdust for Calculus. I feel that all of these courses are very strong on explanation and understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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