Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra 2.0

by Rina F on 2011-06-22
TT is great. DO take the placement test to find the correct level for your child. My daughter went from hating math to enjoying math. I was worried about how much she was retaining since it was so much fun. However, we are required to take standardized tests each year and she did excellent! VERY satisfied!

by Shannon S on 2011-06-09
Very easy to implement. My daughter did this program mostly independently. When she would run into something she didn't understand (once every 10-20 lessons or so), I could figure out how to help her simply by briefly reading the text with her and going over the examples they presented.

by JESSICA P on 2010-09-09
TT has saved our homeschool. Yes, it is a bit easy, so DO the PLACEMENT TESTS and place your child in the right level. It may be easy but it is also thorough. It DOES teach everything it ought to if you stick with it through the years. Who says learning math has to be difficult? I want my dd to learn math, not be frustrated. My dd is finally loving math. I honestly could not homeschool without TT, now that I've had a taste of how wonderful it is. Thank you, Sonlight for being the first to tell me about this awesome program!

by CINDY S on 2010-04-26
I have not used this series, but the problem I see is that the exercises do not list the lesson where the problem concept can be found. I know the problems are worked out on the CDs, but I think it is important for the student to look up the information so he can figure it out for himself. JMHO!

by JENNIFER S on 2009-10-25
I was excited to try Teaching Textbooks because of the high reviews; however, we found the grade 7 program to be far below what our son was doing in 6th grade math in public school. I exchanged the 7th grade package for the pre-algebra package and was even more disappointed. The content was so elementary he could do the entire book without ever using the teaching program. I am going to return this and try Singapore Math. Otherwise, I fear he will be far behind in his math skills by the time he enters high school.

by KARIN B on 2008-08-20
Inspite of the high ratings this math program has received, I and my son found it disappointing. After having done 6th grade "Horizons" math, combined with another textbook, my son skipped the 1st ten chapters of this book because it was too easy. I also spoke with other homeschooling mothers who used it for Algebra 1 and believe it left their kids ill prepaired to go into higher math. Perhaps it is good for kids who have not mastered basic math skills, but it does not challenge students or help them further their logical thinking skills.

by JENNIFER B on 2008-04-23
I highly recommend for all students. Even my 10 year old was able to understand the concepts easily.

by Kelby H. on 2008-04-01
Teaching Textbooks has made quite a difference in this household. No longer am I a frustrated math teacher! No longer do I take it personally when my child misses a problem, nor do I have to rant and rave about the "simple" mistake he made. The videos completely, patiently, and thoroughly explain all problems without judgement on the user. The result is a less frustrated math mom and jubilant, confident kids. I have to say that all of our math-i-tudes have improved. The material is challenging and relevant. The word problems are a hoot. And the best and worst thing is, everbody was good at math before, but hated it. Now we are still good (if not better, because we aren't killing each other), and LOVE it. My youngest child will also be switching in the fall to Teaching Textbooks 6.

by Kathleen I. on 2007-07-28
Fantastic