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Posted: June 28 2011 at 6:50am | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
We are sitting on the edge of a BIG decision here. What math to use next. Ds is finishing Singapore soon and I have 2 things to consider.
1. whether he is ready for Algebra and we skip Pre-Algebra
2. what program to use.

I think I'll be able to muddle through #1 alone. I am going to try going right into Algebra. Well, that is my thinking today
The second is my big dilemma. Ds is so burnt on math. I really would like to enjoy school again, and I have heard it is hard these middle school years.
I am not going to mention any names here but would you try a program that seems a little more "fun" but maybe not as academically rigorous for 8th grade Algebra? Program A
Or muddle through rigourous, hoping for an attitude change and maturity?   I'd really like to work on a change in attitude but not lose good learning. Program B
I am sooo torn......

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Posted: June 28 2011 at 10:15am | IP Logged Quote pmeilaen
My son went to Singapore NEM and also the "Key to Series" for algebra after Primary Mathematics. You could also consider their Discovering Mathematics. We started NEM and algebra in grade 7. How old is your son?

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Posted: June 28 2011 at 11:01am | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
He is 13 and I just don't have it to do NEM. I'd like him to be more independent. And I think he'd like that too

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Posted: June 28 2011 at 3:34pm | IP Logged Quote pmeilaen
mom2mpr wrote:
He is 13 and I just don't have it to do NEM. I'd like him to be more independent. And I think he'd like that too


My son is doing NEM independently, but "Discovering Mathematics" is supposed to be even easier to do independently.

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Posted: June 28 2011 at 3:58pm | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
Hmmmmm...I'll have to check it out...

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We are doing Geometry before we do Algebra here. I think it is different enough that he will enjoy the change, esp. since he just finished Saxon 8/7 and I am going to let him do TT Geometry. I think the proof work will help prep. him mentally for algebra because it will get him in the habit of writing down the steps. Just another option if you are looking for a change.
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