Math That Makes Sense: Algebra 1 Homeschool Edition by Dr. Carol Ameche
A quick glance through the pages of Dr. Carol Ameche’s Math That Makes Sense: Algebra 1 Homeschool Edition could be enough to easily intimidate any prospective math student. But the book is designed to do exactly the opposite — and that’s just the point.
“Working directly with home-school students and parents has provided me with firsthand knowledge of common issues faced by homeschooling families,” says Ameche. “Over the years, I have learned many techniques and tips to assist parents and help students master concepts in mathematics.”
Ameche, a longtime educator, has developed the book as a supplement to her initiatives to help children and parents committed to the practice of home learning, which is well documented on her website greathomeschoolconventions.com.
Despite that initial chock factor, Ameche is able to break down terms and elements of basic Algebra so that parents can fluidly teach them and children can readily grasp them. “Parents no longer need to remember their Algebra as this book and accompanying videos present the algebra using proven methods of learning,” she notes. The book has already received much praise and has garnered several worthy citations: winner of the International Impact Book Award, Southern California Book Festival, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award and Firebrand Book Award.
HELPING LESSONS STAY IN LONG-TERM MEMORY
This book, focusing on Algebra 1 for homeschool learning and instruction, is designed to break each mathematical concept into manageable parts. Every chapter is written in sections and each section has problems as well as a conclusion to ensure one’s understanding of the concept. After each of these sections, check the answers before moving on. The practice for each concept moves from basic understanding to guided practice and finally to mastery, with a host of advanced problems.
Says Ameche, “Having the students rewrite and rework their incorrect problems trains their brain to answer future similar problems correctly. This works on several levels: first, the students are learning kinesthetically by writing the problem and answering step by step. Second, students are learning visually. Lastly, they are working in repeated patterns, which helps transfer the material from short-term memory to long-term memory.”
Key topics include: solving for a variable, slope, lines, properties, solving linear equations, systems of equations, exponents, radicals, factoring, functions, data analysis and charts, polynomials and matrices.
Great Homeschool Conventions are said to offer top-notch speakers and hundreds of workshops on today’s top parenting and homeschooling topics, and the largest homeschool curriculum exhibit halls in the country. “We believe passionately in the God-given right and responsibility of parents to train and educate their children,” the author says. “We believe that you, as parents and educators, are capable of judging and making intelligent decisions for yourself and your family. Our conventions are designed to help a broad spectrum of homeschoolers and people considering homeschooling.”
Any family exploring homeschooling must make a point to check out this work.
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