Teaching Textbooks is a curriculum designed for independent learners that uses a CD-ROM to give teacher-directed step-by-step explanations of each math problem in the textbook. The curriculum teaches students new concepts and reinforces the older ones on a daily basis instead of rote memorization. Courses begin at a fourth grade level and continue through pre-calculus, and range in price as of February 2010 from $120 to $185.
Teaching Textbooks Distribution
P.O. Box 60529
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73146-0529
(405) 525-3600
teachingtextbooks.com
Math-U-See is a structured, computer-based math curriculum that breaks math down to specific skills on which students build as they progress through the different levels, with step-by-step lesson procedures that prepare, introduce, review, and practice math concepts. Curriculum is offered from the prekindergarten level through precalculus advanced math. Prices as of February 2010 were approximately $100, including the textbook, student workbook, and DVDs. Although not required, additional accessories such as manipulative blocks, decimal inserts and fraction overlays are highly effective and recommended.
Math-U-See Headquarters
316 Willow RD Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 548-0178
mathusee.com
Switched-On Schoolhouse is a complete computer math curriculum for grades 3 to 12 and focuses on number skills, geometry, algebra, data analysis, and precalculus. Each year’s CD-ROM was priced at approximately $80, as of February 2010, and lessons feature math games, question-and-answer formats, and multiple exercise techniques that are designed to motivate students and prepare them for using math in everyday situations.
Alpha Omega Publications?
804 N. 2nd Avenue East?
Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246
(800) 622-3070
aophomeschooling.com
The Robinson Curriculum includes 22 CD-ROMs for kindergarten through grade 12 math, for use solely with the Saxon math curriculum text. The curriculum is not divided by grade level, but designed to be a seamless progression based on the student’s advancement. The cost of the curriculum was $195 as of February 2010, and includes a complete phonics course, but the cost of math and other textbooks is additional.
Robinson Curriculum?
3321 Sesame Drive
Howell, Michigan 48843
(517) 546-8780
robinsoncurriculum.com
The Chalk Dust computer math curriculum consists of textbooks and correlating DVDs that feature a professional on-camera math instructor who takes the student through the problems and solutions. Elementary-level math starts at grade 3 and progresses through calculus. Prices as of February 2010 ranged from $60 for the third grade math, to $534 for calculus, and include the DVDs, textbooks, and solutions guide.
Chalk Dust Company
PMB 256
16107 Kensington Drive
Sugar Land, Texas 77479-4401
(281) 265-2495
chalkdust.com