Switching from MUS to LoF ????

[dairy mom]

My daughter completed MUS pre-algebra last year and is currently working on MUS algebra. If I decide to switch her to Life of Fred, would she use beginning algebra or advanced algebra. She understood and did fairly well with the pre-algebra. Some of the things taught in MUS algebra are not always taught very well - problems that were not taught during the video.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Nancy

[Sue in St Pete]

We used both MUS Algebra and LoF Algebra last year. There are topics in LoF (and other traditional Algebra 1 texts) that are not presented in MUS until Algebra 2. One example is the quadratic formula. LoF is also more challenging than MUS.

I would suggest starting in LoF beginning algebra. Buy the home companion for extra problems. Allow her to skip/speed through what she knows if you like.

[Karin]

We used both MUS Algebra and LoF Algebra last year. There are topics in LoF (and other traditional Algebra 1 texts) that are not presented in MUS until Algebra 2. One example is the quadratic formula. LoF is also more challenging than MUS.

I would suggest starting in LoF beginning algebra. Buy the home companion for extra problems. Allow her to skip/speed through what she knows if you like.

:iagree: to start with LoF Beginning Algebra and get the Home Companion. We have that book now, and I'm (supposed to be) working through it myself. I've done 2 chapters and then got distracted, but I have to have it done before my 11 yo starts it.

I really enjoy the style, and know my second one is going to enjoy the humour and writing in it. My first did something else since this is so new.