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| Subject: | RE: Algebra Textbook Recommendation |
| Author: | cfriesen |
| Date: | Jun 16 2007 |
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a. I like McDougal texts and have used them.
b. I sometimes wonder just how much students read the textbook. Does anyone
REALLY know??? I suspect there is much in present day texts that is never read
by students.
c. I wonder if all the color and glitz of the present day math books really
improves learning and retention.
d. While I have never been a zealot of Saxon, I have observed characteristics
in the program that I like: Students are required to REMAIN accountable for
many topics throughout the semester, as opposed to narrowly focusing upon
today's topic.
e. A great teacher can help students learn using McDougal texts. And a great
teacher can help students learn using Saxon texts. And a great teacher
overcomes or addresses the challenges I suggested in b. and d.
f. Parting shot: I have been depressed at the number of worksheets I have
observed math teachers use on a routine basis. Does this say something about
the text they are using? Some textbooks have a VERY VERY poor selection of
exercises (both range of exercises and amount of practice) which the student can
be assigned on a daily basis. Teachers using these "problem-poor" texts are
almost required to use the publishers supplemental worksheets in order to give
students a meaningful and complete homework assignment.
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