When you have multiple kids doing different subjects, keeping track and helping each one can be a struggle. A few years ago we switched from using Abeka arithmetic to using Teaching Textbooks and let me tell ya, it was a lifesaver!
I had 3 kids needing help with their math books each day and 2 younger kids to tend to. It became hard and frustrating. I LOVE math but the struggle was real to keep up. We switched to Teaching Textbooks after a friend recommended it to me. My kids loved becoming more independent with their math and enjoyed beginning and finishing without asking for help.
I had 3 kids needing help with their math books each day and 2 younger kids to tend to. It became hard and frustrating. I LOVE math but the struggle was real to keep up. We switched to Teaching Textbooks after a friend recommended it to me. My kids loved becoming more independent with their math and enjoyed beginning and finishing without asking for help.
Teaching Textbooks begins at the 3rd grade level and goes up to high school math. The newest version has the wonderful automated grading option. It keeps track of their grades and you can edit the lessons by either deleting problems you want your kids to try again or even deleting a whole lesson to retry again. I really liked that option. There is a teacher login as well so we can keep an eye on their daily grades. One option I wish it had was a cumulative grade (or weighted grade option). It only has each individual lesson grade. Multiple students in your home can use the program too! :) So helpful when you have kiddos so close together.
The lessons begin with a lecture and it is very visual, showing step-by-step instructions on how to complete a problem. It was even great to see fun icons to praise the student when they correctly answer a problem and even has tips to help them solve harder questions.
One of my favorite features is the one that will show the student how to solve problems they answer incorrectly so they can see what they did wrong.
The lessons begin with a lecture and it is very visual, showing step-by-step instructions on how to complete a problem. It was even great to see fun icons to praise the student when they correctly answer a problem and even has tips to help them solve harder questions.
One of my favorite features is the one that will show the student how to solve problems they answer incorrectly so they can see what they did wrong.
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This year, I have my 3 older kids taking these 4 math programs through Teaching Textbooks. My 10th grader is doing Algebra 2 and Geometry. My 9th grader is taking Algebra 1 and my 6th grader is using Math 6. :)
You can get a workbook and answer key to go along with any of the math programs. I do have a few of them and they are nice if you need the extra practice. They are basically the same math lessons you would find on the cd program. We do not use them often...my kids find the lessons on the cd sufficient enough. :)
 | I do know that Teaching Textbooks has come out with a new 3.0 version eliminating the need for cds. It is an on-line version. This is great for those who have fast and reliable internet services. They even offer a large-family plan. :) As we are more remote and have slower internet, I will continue to use the cds. :) |
I have friends who have children who are really math-focused and find this program a bit easy. One great advantage is that on Teaching Textbooks' website, you can take a placement test to see which math level is best for your child. :)
If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask! We love Teaching Textbooks in our family. It was such a lifesaver in time management with our large family. :) We plan to use this program through graduation! :)
If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask! We love Teaching Textbooks in our family. It was such a lifesaver in time management with our large family. :) We plan to use this program through graduation! :)
