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mom2mpr
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Posted: Aug 19 2011 at 7:12am \| IP Logged

We have been doing Singapore math and we are nearing the end. We are in book 6B. Ds will be 8th grade in a few weeks and I struggle with whether he is ready for algebra or needs prealgebra.
In perusing Setons site I noticed they have an algebra readiness test. Then, I was looking at the BJU test booklet and noticed Iowa puts out an algebra readiness test also. They are both around $20 and take aobut 1 hour. I think this will help me make my decision.
Just sharing information....

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Posted: Aug 19 2011 at 10:20am \| IP Logged

Some programs also have placement tests online.. for instance Teaching Textbooks.. to help you decide on algebra or pre-algebra.

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Posted: Aug 19 2011 at 11:51am \| IP Logged

I wish the math programs I am looking at had placement tests. I am toying with ChalkDust (highly likely) or continuing with Singapore(not likely-I need to spend more time with the little one).
This transition is so hard. It was easy to just keep ordering Sing 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B.......now it ends

I don't want to waste money buying PreAlg or get Algebra and stress him out.

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Posted: Aug 19 2011 at 12:05pm \| IP Logged

yep.. we're probably going with teaching textbooks for just that reason.. it's very much something the student can do on their own with plenty of teaching through the program.

I was just thinking that even if it's not a program you're using the free placement tests could give you a pretty good idea where he's at without the extra cost.

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Posted: Aug 19 2011 at 7:44pm \| IP Logged

Jacob's Algebra is great because it eases in slowly and doesn't make any grand assumptions about what your child has studied before. We did it over two years (with a math savvy 11 year old and a math hesitant 8th grader). Neither did Pre- Algebra and they both did great in the course! (And enjoyed it to boot)

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