I used Teaching Textbooks with my kids as they were originally being produced. Teaching Textbooks began production with the high school programs and worked their way down. We even vendored for them at a couple of curriculum fairs, as we were so impressed with them. I know TT has probably improved since my youngest graduated back in 2011. Overall, we ended up using the High School courses and the Pre Algebra. We loved all of them. My son liked the computer approach and my oldest daughter preferred the textbook. I loved that as they worked "above my understanding" (like Calculus/Trig), they were able to teach/learn for themselves. TT prepared them well for college. We ended up doing both Algebras, followed by the Geometry (instead of the traditional A1, G, A2 approach). They all were all more than prepared for standardized testing and had scores high enough to test out of the college required entry math courses.
I switched my daughters (9th, 6th) this school year and it made a world of difference. They love it! Which makes me happy that they can enjoy math again.
We used Teaching Textbooks as well and I also always had my kids work out problems in a notebook. They preferred it and it helped me to see where mistakes were made. It also taught them how to organize problems on paper. Love the grade book! I was hesitant to switch to the online app, but once I did, I realized how nice it was. Great video review!
We love TT math. K4-3rd grade was with Abeka and then we switched over. I’m teaching my 3rd (and last) child and have used its curriculum for over 13 years. We started with the program when it was just CDs and I really like the new “subscription” style format. It has worked well for my daughter that is proficient in math and for my other two who are skilled in other areas of study. In fact my son was diagnosed with dyscalculia a couple of years ago and he has a solid B in the Algebra 2 program this year. We do have to make sure he is catching on to a topic together sometimes but I think that the way the program reviews earlier topics studied in the homework questions helps to keep them from being forgotten. On those days he may be getting frustrated with a lesson, we can take a break and resume later when he is not overwhelmed. I’m not a math person, and I have been out of school for over 25 years but have been able to help as needed, especially after watching the lesson, too. We use the Algebra 2 with an iPad and can take it on the go which is a nice change after all of the years of being locked down on a computer. As the teacher I like the way it keeps up with all of the grading for homework and tests but I can adjust any grades if there is a need. We have one more year ahead in our homeschool journey and we will be using the Geometry download version for my son. As a summary, I highly recommend TT, also, whether math is a breeze for your child or struggle.
We are coming from dimensions and my daughter always scores above 80% in math, but dimensions was really hard for us. With TT we jumped up a grade. Hopefully she will get less frustrated with the iPad than she was with me last year :). Thanks for the notebook tip!
We are using TT with our 5th grader and it has made a world of difference for her. She likes the way they present the information and it clicks with her. Tfs
We are just now starting teaching textbooks for the first time for my oldest. We always did math u see and last year she was struggling toward the end with the zeta grade. Just got the math 7 for her from teaching textbooks. I like this review, very thoroughly explained!
We love TT online. We don't use the hard copy book, but does the book have room for working out each problem? We currently copy most problems onto a wipe off board to workout, but I'd prefer it to be in a book if possible.
We didn't use the book either, she did everything on the computer, paper, or a whiteboard. The book does have a little space, but not if they need a lot.
I tried it for a bit but my special needs son wasn't getting the basics . I heard it wasn't for actual teaching them math they have to already know the skills to do teaching textbooks.
Behind what?? Grade level? Not true. TT does not offer a high school 12th grade Calculus course while MUS does. It’s not necessary and therefore TT is not “behind.”
