Pre-calculus?

Question

I am a former teacher who is changing careers and looking forward to one day homeschooling my own kids. In the meantime, I have returned to school and really need to refresh my pre-cal skills (it's been ten years), so that I can successfully complete calculus next semester. Any suggestions on programs, websites, etc? Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

I highly recommend Teaching Textbooks:

http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/

Here's the Pre-Calc page:

http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/PreCalc...

My son is using their Algebra I now and we love it.

Answer 2

Saxon advanced mathematics would be a great all around course for someone who needed to refresh math skills that they have studied previously; then move on to Calculus.

You will be well prepared to start your next semester with either.

http://saxonhomeschool.harcourtachieve.c...

Click on the green section upper grade math levels.

A support DVD to use with each text book can be obtained from http://www.diveintomath.com/

All these products can be obtained at discounted price through several home school curriculum suppliers, here are three;

http://ebiz.netopia.com/clpress/math/

http://www.christianbook.com/html/specia...

http://www.rocksolidinc.com/

Good luck with your classes.

EDIT:

Here is a web site that will let you study pre-calculus for free with video lectures.

http://64.78.42.182/free-ed/Math/Algebra...

Answer 3

Video Text Interactive has a great program, very concept-based and easy to use.  Math U See and Saxon also have good programs.  My son will use VTI when he gets old enough, but I know that others have given MUS and Saxon good reviews.

Answer 4

You should contact this online Calculus teacher and see how she teaches. She's an excellent teacher of calculus and teacher home school students: http://www.wiziq.com/tutor-profile/2634