What Grades for Lial's Basic Collge math?

[Lizzie in Ma]

And what is the sequence of books following it?
TIA

[periwinkle]

It is a review of all basic math, along with units on geometry, pre-algebra and statistics, so you use it after 6th grade math has been completed. I used it in 7th grade for my strong math student, and in 8th grade for my math struggler. Some people do use it earlier (especially for gifted or accelerated mathies), but the book can look intimidating for younger students because it is written for college-age kids who need remedial math. The pages are very full with lots of teaching and problem sets, and the word problems are pretty rigorous.

After BCM, the progression is:

Algebra I (Introductory Algebra or Beginning Algebra)
Algebra 2 (Intermediate Algebra)
Precalculus

OK, Lial does have a Geometry text, but I know NOTHING about it, as we used Jacobs instead. You would insert that between or after the Algebra courses.

Also, Lial does put out a Prealgebra text. If you feel your child needs to go slower, you can insert that course as well. We have had no problems going from BCM to Introductory Algebra, though.

hth!

[Susan in SoCal]

I'm using it with my 11yo 6th grade son as an all-around wrap up of every math concept he's covered thus far. As such, it would probably be considered a "pre-algebra" text. The instruction is thorough and clear. The word problems can be a bit tricky as they include lots of different "life situations" that my 11yo just isn't yet familiar with (ie. leasing vs. buying a car ... he has no clue what "leasing" is). So I'm frequently giving mini-lessons on whatever topic a certain word problem might be discussing.

So, in other words, BCM would be used wherever a pre-algebra text might be used. The earlier post listed the Lial's sequence, tho you could really move on into any algebra course you desired after completing BCM.

[Lizzie in Ma]

Thanks you guys!

[deeinfl]

a ninth grader as Pre-Algebra, and with an 8th grader. I would say you could use it anywhere between 6th and 8th grades.

Blessings, Dee in FL:D