Lial's sequence, when to start

[naturalmom]

My dd is about to start Singapore PM 5B. She is not very strong in math, and I am wondering if she needs to do all of Singapore 6 before switching to the Lial's series (Basic College Math). My older son just started Introductory Algebra, and is enjoying it a lot. I like Singapore the best - but it is a challenge for her, and I wonder if the Lial's explanations might help.

Also, would she do Basic College Math and then Prealgebra?

[Zee]

I don't use Singapore, so I can't advise you on whether your daughter is at a level to start BCM, but I can tell you that it is a prealgebra course. You move from BCM to Introductory Algebra. HTH.

[Michelle in MO]

Lial's as early as 6th grade (perhaps even earlier, if your dd is advanced) and start with BCM, then move into Introductory Algebra. Make sure they're ready for Intro., though; it's not that difficult, but some kids "hit the wall" when it comes to Algebra. For my girls, I'd rather they really understand what they're doing before starting Algebra.

Both my oldest and middle daughter did BCM in 7th grade, and then Intro. in 8th grade. After that, I would recommend geometry, followed by Intermediate Algebra.

HTH!

[Mel]

My daughter really needed that step-by-step instruction so we took in slow the last half of 7th and she is currrently still working through the book. Once she finishes, we will begin Algebra I (teaching textbooks - most likely)