Jann in TX...another Lial's question for you...

[Robin in DFW]

I have the Lial's Introductory and Intermediate Algebra combo book and solutions manual. Would this be sufficient to use for Algebra 2???

Dd used TT for Algebra 1 and needs the Algebra 1 review that is in this text and needs to cover some topics from an introductory standpoint that were not covered in TT. So we are completely on board with the review aspect of the book.

It seems to cover typical Algebra 2 topics, but with more explanation, which I'm guessing is the Introductory Algebra part. Dd doesn't need a "complete" Algebra 1 course, just a refresher of sorts. Is this what this book attempts to do??? It seems to be for a college student that has had a Beginning Algebra course, but needs some built-in refresher material because of a delay in taking the next course??? It's hard to tell, but that's what I have determined by looking at the TOC.

My dh and I both really like the text and feel it would help her with those "missing" topics and would help solidify and expand what she's learned in TT while allowing her to complete Algebra 2. I would count this book as Algebra 2....plus it would make her Algebra 1 credit a more bona fide credit than as it stands now.:tongue_smilie:

***BTW...she wants to begin using the book right away. She's also doing Geometry right now, so she would be doubling up. She will complete Geometry over the summer and hopes to complete Algebra 2 by at least next Spring. She just wants to be adequately prepared for the SAT next May/June. She is also doing SAT prep stuff and we are hoping to get the Chalkdust SAT Math program for her to go through before testing.

Thanks,
Robin

[Jann in TX]

Normally I do not recommend the 'combo' Algebra text because it moves a bit fast for a first-time Algebra student. Since your dd has some experience she should do just fine.

Just be willing to slow down and work extra problems if she ever hits a rough spot.

You are always welcome to e-mail me if you need help or teaching suggestions.

Jann

[Robin in DFW]

I'm glad to hear this.

Robin

[Robin in DFW]

Would the dvt's be helpful? Dd used these occasionally when doing the BCM book some years ago.

Also, my ds11, is currently working on TT6. It has been going well. But, it seems a little slow. Would doing a page from a Spectrum math workbook be a good idea? The Spectrum problems are a bit harder than the TT6 problems. I think he's capable of more than just TT6.

The other thought is to have him move on into BCM now and take the rest of this year and next (7th) to complete it before doing Pre-Alg in 8th.

I know I recently asked you some Chalkdust questions, but we just can't spend that much money, so we are going in a different direction for both kids.

Thanks,
Robin

[In The Great White North]

I know I recently asked you some Chalkdust questions, but we just can't spend that much money, so we are going in a different direction for both kids.


There was a previous thread that brought this up, but it sounds like you missed it. Dana Mosely teaching on DVD is also available through Houghton-Mifflin and used on ebay (search for Houghton Mifflin educational DVD). They are much, much cheaper than Chalkdust, and it is the same DVD. (Of course, you have to buy the text and solutions separately and don't get a schedule, and don't get to call him about questions.)

I just bought the Calculus I,II,III set for $20 (which have Mosely for the Calculus I part, then someone else). Earlier posters mentioned similar deals on algebra. (which have Mosely all the way.)

[Jann in TX]

I do have one or two students who use the DVTs for extra support...but they also have me providing a lesson...

If your son is solid in his long division then you could always start him on BCM. Some kids LOVE the fact that it says 'College' in the title...it is NOT college-level material (but they usually do not care!).

Note that some of the last word problems in each section move beyond the scope of the test. Some of these will be too hard for younger students (but they can still be challenged by them--or better yet, you could work them out together!

Back when my older girls were in 4-6th grades I often used the Spectrum workbooks for inexpensive extra practice.

Like I said in a recent post--slow is not necessarily a bad thing in Jr High maths...but you dont want to bore him to death either.