High School math and science help

[mommymilkies]

My baby brother is 16 and a Sophmore at a really good public school. However he has some auditory processing issues and major reading problems (I know one of my other brothers is dyslexic but I'm not sure if baby bro has been diagnosed as such). He is doing raelly bad in math and science right now. My Mom is looking to start him at Sylvan this summer. I would help, but we live 5+ hours away. Are there any good self-teaching or DVD/Online math and science helps for his grade range? We're talking basic Algebra from what my Mom told me last. Or even something I can teach him via Skype? My Mom is NOT a math/science person and at a loss as to how to help him. Also, what good Logic programs are good to start in high school without any logic background?

TIA!

[WVNA]

Have you taken a look at the Khan Academy (http://www.khanacademy.org/)?

[BabyBre]

My baby brother is 16 and a Sophmore at a really good public school. However he has some auditory processing issues and major reading problems (I know one of my other brothers is dyslexic but I'm not sure if baby bro has been diagnosed as such). He is doing raelly bad in math and science right now. My Mom is looking to start him at Sylvan this summer. I would help, but we live 5+ hours away. Are there any good self-teaching or DVD/Online math and science helps for his grade range? We're talking basic Algebra from what my Mom told me last. Or even something I can teach him via Skype? My Mom is NOT a math/science person and at a loss as to how to help him. Also, what good Logic programs are good to start in high school without any logic background?

TIA!


He's not the only one having problems in math and science - the whole country is suffering, and one contributing factor is curriculum. Tutoring like Sylvan would probably be very helpful, but expensive, of course. If you're willing to tutor him via Skype, I would recommend Saxon or Singapore. If his public high school is using a discovery math program (and most public schools have adopted one), Saxon or Singapore would be a strong way to fill in the gaps that those programs leave.

Despite any learning disability, it may not be entirely HIS problem. It's primarily kids who have a strong tendency toward math and science disciplines that excell with these "new math" programs. Sadly, that leaves everyone else thinking there's something deficient within themselves. More traditional programs like Saxon and Singapore add the balance that discovery programs lack.

www.saxonhomeschool.com (http://www.saxonhomeschool.com)

www.singaporemath.com (http://www.singaporemath.com)

Good luck! Your brother is lucky to have you!

[TAKlinda]

There are some great math sights for helping older students.

Math websites

http://staff.argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math9/

http://www.math.com/

http://www.webmath.com/index4.html

http://www.aaaknow.com/

http://www.sosmath.com/index.html

http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.high.html

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm

http://www.mathwords.com/

[mommymilkies]

Thanks!

[AngieW in Texas]

free online high school math lectures
http://www.brightstorm.com/math

I have only looked at the physics videos, but the videos I have seen have been excellent.

[bugs]

free online high school math lectures
http://www.brightstorm.com/math

I have only looked at the physics videos, but the videos I have seen have been excellent.

Thanks for this!

[mich311e]

Have you taken a look at the Khan Academy (http://www.khanacademy.org/)?

I was going to suggest Khan Academy as well.


Over 2100 videos Our library of videos (http://www.khanacademy.org/#browse) covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer.

"I teach the way that I wish I was taught. The lectures are coming from me, an actual human being who is fascinated by the world around him."
—Sal

[BJL]

Every single answer to every single problem has a complete solution given on CDROM. The courses are very basic, go at a gentle pace and the explanations are so thorough they are overkill. My son went through pre-calc and was very prepared for the high school honors pre-cal when he went in to ps. He started in the pre-cal course in ps because they teach how to use the calculators very quickly, which is something he didn't learn at home, but his teacher told him his thinking skills were the best in the class after he tested him. Much cheaper than a tutor and you can stay at home. My only warning is that you might want to go up a level because every course starts out so basic. I think they have placement tests online at the website.

[FFkm]

Don't forget Dana Mosely, the "Cool Math Guy". Some people are diehard fans, including me and my charges. He's got free lessons and his style is really approachable -- he really has a gift for explaining things.
http://coolmathguy.com/?ref=km

[pbjmeyer]

you can sign up for a 2-day tial, which gives a total of 3 hours to try it out. You do have to choose which class you want - you can only choose 1. My son just completed the 2 days yesterday (in the essential math program) and today I received an email for 2 free months to continue.

http://www.aleks.com/