Chalkdust Pre-Algebra question...

[zabbykat]

Which is the best Chalkdust Pre-algebra set to buy... the traditional set, the value set with books, or the value set with CD's? The $100+ difference in price makes me nervous I'm missing something if I don't order the traditional set, yet I don't know that we need to have the color text. Opinions, please!

[Magic Wand]

I JUST ordered the traditional set. Here are the differences I see from comparison:

Traditional set has a HARDBOUND, COLOR text with 10 DVDs. The value set is B/W, SOFTCOVER BOOKS and 6 DVDs. I think the value set doesn't come with the solutions manual also, but you better double check me.

I wouldn't necessarily need the color text either. I do like the idea of the DVDs broken into smaller pieces; easier to find lessons, but more lessons on fewer DVDs would be fine also.

They have an 800 number. You could give them a call for further clarification. Then post here! LOL

I'm wondering if I want the value set now too - it's quite a substantial price difference. I wonder if the value set is an older edition? Maybe someone who has already received their set will chime in.

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[Magic Wand]

It does look like the traditional set is "newer", with some of the "newer" additions from Basic Math carried over; including metric measurement.

There is also a complete solutions manual which is not included with the value set.