For students ready for pre-algebra, we recommend Saxon Math 8/7 for most of them. 2024 update! We now have a Shormann Prealgebra course that we recommend over either Saxon Math text. It has the same "why" behind prealgebra described below, plus the BEST preparation for Shormann Algebra 1. The Saxon courses are still good courses, … Continue reading Should my Child Do Saxon Math 8/7 or Algebra 1/2?
Month: July 2014
Shormann Math Core Ideas: Defining Mathematics
The following is the second in a series of posts covering Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. Definitions Matter Thinking of mathematics as the “ship” and the definition as the “captain”, a good … Continue reading Shormann Math Core Ideas: Defining Mathematics
Shormann Math, Algebra 1 Overview
The following is an overview of Shormann Mathematics, Algebra 1, the newest product from DIVE Math and Science! Click here to read the complete document that covers Shormann Math core ideas, course description, and Algebra 1 table of contents. A complete math curriculum Unlike our DIVE Math Lectures that teach the content in textbooks authored … Continue reading Shormann Math, Algebra 1 Overview
Defining Mathematics
The Challenge of Defining Mathematics Throughout history, humans have never settled on one particular definition for mathematics. Part of the reason is the abstract nature of mathematics, and the way general mathematical truths can apply to an infinite number of situations. For example, think of numbers. Numbers are abstract ideas. The number 3 is an idea … Continue reading Defining Mathematics
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