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There are MANY different math text series. If you want to see what other books the Glencoe/McGraw Hill company has, see www.glencoe.com/
I think what I'd do in your situation is to 1.) find out if all the math classes at your son's school are integrated 2.) if not, find out why he was placed into it (I'm not saying it's good or bad for him, but I'd still want to know why) 3.) If all of their classes are not integrated, try and find out what texts are used in those Geometry, Algebra2/Trig, and Pre-Calc/Calculus classes. I wouldn't rush out an buy them all right away, because in a year or two the school could decide to use a different approach entirely. Also, for a cheaper alternative, you could just visit a used book store and see what they have available in the way of geometry, trig, etc. texts....that's the good thing about math, unlike subjects such as history, in that 2+2=4, and it doesn't change over time, so you don't have to get the "latest, most expensive edition" if you're homeschooling and don't have to follow along with a teacher assigning specific homework problems...
I think what I'd do in your situation is to 1.) find out if all the math classes at your son's school are integrated 2.) if not, find out why he was placed into it (I'm not saying it's good or bad for him, but I'd still want to know why) 3.) If all of their classes are not integrated, try and find out what texts are used in those Geometry, Algebra2/Trig, and Pre-Calc/Calculus classes. I wouldn't rush out an buy them all right away, because in a year or two the school could decide to use a different approach entirely. Also, for a cheaper alternative, you could just visit a used book store and see what they have available in the way of geometry, trig, etc. texts....that's the good thing about math, unlike subjects such as history, in that 2+2=4, and it doesn't change over time, so you don't have to get the "latest, most expensive edition" if you're homeschooling and don't have to follow along with a teacher assigning specific homework problems...
Thanks for taking the time to answer this.
His text is Core-plus Mathematics: Contemporary Math in context by Glencoe.
Is there a series of nuts and bolts math books for Geometry, Trig and Calc that I can use for at home review?
His text is Core-plus Mathematics: Contemporary Math in context by Glencoe.
Is there a series of nuts and bolts math books for Geometry, Trig and Calc that I can use for at home review?
I'm currently a freshmen and i'm taking Honors Advanced Algebra (Algebra 2) along with some sophomores.
I remember seeing a chart for the 'paths' of the courses we will take in High school. It said the standard path is Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Advanced functions and Trig, then precalculus.
But i know the majority of my class mates are on the 'Advanced Placement' path which eventually end in AP Calculus. My parents say that the AP courses are better for getting into college.
I'm sorry but i'm not sure what 'integrated math' is considered at my high school but if you have the choice to choose between integrated math, regular algebra, or advanced, Definitely choose the average class or advanced. It's hard to get out of one path once you've started
feel free to contact me if you have more questions. I'll be glad to add a younger perspective. :)
I remember seeing a chart for the 'paths' of the courses we will take in High school. It said the standard path is Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Advanced functions and Trig, then precalculus.
But i know the majority of my class mates are on the 'Advanced Placement' path which eventually end in AP Calculus. My parents say that the AP courses are better for getting into college.
I'm sorry but i'm not sure what 'integrated math' is considered at my high school but if you have the choice to choose between integrated math, regular algebra, or advanced, Definitely choose the average class or advanced. It's hard to get out of one path once you've started
feel free to contact me if you have more questions. I'll be glad to add a younger perspective. :)
For people who don't know, here's a general definition of integrated math: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrat
Do you have the name of the current "integrated math" program or text that your son's school is using? My son's H.S. didn't use integrated math, but still had some 9th graders doing pre-algebra, some doing Algebra 1, some doing Geometry, and some doing Algebra 2/Trigonometry....they "pretested" kids to determine their incoming level of knowledge. I don't have any idea what "conventional" text would be appropriate for your son....
While the concept of integrated math is good, to provide more "real life" examples of math applications, it does seem like many people criticize the lack of emphasis on strong fundamental skills. If you can give me a bit more info on your son's background, I can try to give you more assistance.
Do you have the name of the current "integrated math" program or text that your son's school is using? My son's H.S. didn't use integrated math, but still had some 9th graders doing pre-algebra, some doing Algebra 1, some doing Geometry, and some doing Algebra 2/Trigonometry....they "pretested" kids to determine their incoming level of knowledge. I don't have any idea what "conventional" text would be appropriate for your son....
While the concept of integrated math is good, to provide more "real life" examples of math applications, it does seem like many people criticize the lack of emphasis on strong fundamental skills. If you can give me a bit more info on your son's background, I can try to give you more assistance.
Thanks for answering. My son is in 9th grade and my fear is that this program won't give him the nuts and bolts necessary.
Have you heard of its effectiveness? Should I be supplementing at home with traditional textbook work? Can you recommend any specific texts?
Have you heard of its effectiveness? Should I be supplementing at home with traditional textbook work? Can you recommend any specific texts?
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