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Thanks to my regular readers for visiting
and to those new friends stopping by from
The Old Schoolhouse Review Crew
for a glimpse into Science and Math.com's brand new
Algebra 1 Tutor, volume 1~!
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Mastering 5th Grade Math - Fractions~
The Algebra 1 Tutor is
designed for kids in grades 7 and higher.
My son is an 8th grader, currently studying Algebra,
and we found the product a true benefit.
I already know that when my younger son
is immersed in the study of Algebra in
three years, he'll not only be using this part 1 at the introductory level,
but that we absolutely will be investing in future Algebra programs
comprising the remainder of the course!
We love it that much!
Let me tell you a bit about
the program's components and its pricing:
There are 3 DVDs within the Algebra 1 Tutor
which cove these topics in a 7 hour course:
Disk 1 Sect 1 - Real Numbers And Their Graphs Sect 2 - Fractions Sect 3 - Exponents
Disk 2 Sect 4 - Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers Sect 5 - Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers Sect 6 - Algebraic Expressions
Disk 3 Sect 7 - Properties of Real Numbers Sect 8 - Introduction to Equations Sect 9 - Solving More Equations Sect 10 - Simplifying Expressions to Solve Equations |
I was provided with the Algebra 1 Tutor on DVD
BUT
One might elect to buy the program download.
The Algebra 1 Tutor DVD is $26.99
while the Algebra 1 Tutor download program is $23.99.
In addition to the physical DVD and the download program offered,
the purchaser will receive corresponding
worksheets through digital download means
or a CD.
Theses worksheets will need to be printed
in order for the student
to receive reinforcement of
the concepts to which they correspond on
the Algebra 1 Tutor.
How we used the program~
The fundamental, step by step
explanations throughout each clip are
clear, concise and offered solid assistance to us as
we journey through the landscape
of algebra, which can be confusing and overwhelming,
if not broken into manageable pieces of information,
as I'm sure you well know!
Since my son and I had already covered more than
half of the course material
by the time I was offered this program,
we used the Algebra 1 Tutor as a source of review ,
rather than an introduction to the concepts within.
I would love to have had the benefit of ScienceandMath.com's
truly wonderful program form the course's beginning,
but supplementing alongside specific topics that require
repetition with the program was certainly an asset.
I positively came to rely upon the program as a
means of review/clarification of "older" concepts.
Because the DVD menu clearly states which topics are
covered and in which order,
we had the opportunity to choose
where to review and began to feel as if we had a personal tutor!
Some of the benefits I discovered
of this program~
1. I found the practical application offered on the worksheets to be extremely helpful.
We are definitely a drill and kill family of homeschoolers. All the better if I can save time and energy by relying on coordinated activities which correspond to the
video clip. Who needs to reinvent the wheel to reaffirm mastery of operations with negative numbers, isolating variables and so on.....
2. Each concept is presented and explained clearly through a series of step by step examples.
My older son, who is currently studying algebra, found this to be a bit tedious, and needed
to fast forward through much. I anticipate the benefit of this particular aspect of the program as I use it years down the road with my younger son, who, due to his dyslexia, is a visual learner and will thrive on the of repetitive, visual presentation.
3. ScienceandMath.com offer an email delivery system of free math lessons which you can request right at their homepage. These lessons, delivered several times per week, are 10-15 minutes long and have served as helpful reviews for my 8th grader, as well as introductions for my 5th grader around such topics as "multiplying by powers of 10," "adding integers," and "multiplying a fraction by a whole number." The short video clips are perfectly timed in terms of the presentation of concept and application to specific examples. I strongly urge you to click over to ScienceandMath.com's homepage to sign up for these free lessons that will not only be a huge convenience, but also introduce you to the company which produces this high quality algebra tutor program so that you can see firsthand how the tackling of difficult math concepts is demonstrated.
If you are currently tackling the teaching of Algebra to your
middle or high school child,
I encourage you to further research the Algebra 1 Tutor as
a supplement to your math program!
For my Crew members thoughts on
Science and Math's Algebra 1 Tutor, please visit
The Schoolhouse Review Crew
to read more reviews
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