Math is developmental. I bet you already have made adjustments in the child’s Math courses. If the math seems to easy or too hard, try changing the level. You may need to change the curriculum. Take a look at the number of different Math programs there are. Ask your home-schooling friends. They’ll have loads of opinions. Saxon Math, while popular, is dry. However, there are loads of Saxon Math levels.
What about Algebra I? When are kids ready? A few are ready in sixth or seventh grade. It is not unusual for a bright child to be able to understand Algebra I and succeed. Many kids can cope with Algebra I in 8th grade. If your child has any math issues, wait! Try Algebra I in ninth grade. It’s fine to do Pre-Algebra in ninth grade. You may want to spread Algebra I over two years. This gives your child time to get ready for Geometry. You’ll know whether your teen can survive Algebra II or Calculus. When we home-schooled Lacie, she took Algebra I over three years and Consumer Math. Paul took Algebra I in eighth grade and will be ready for Geometry this Fall.
We have a large group of kids who are in ninth or tenth grade taking Algebra I this Fall at Co-op. We know that the class has highly capable teens and students with profound learning differences. Rob and I are team-teaching so I can help kids with learning differences. We plan to have study sessions after class (and lunch) twice a week. We are using Glencoe Algebra I because it’s more engaging than Saxon. I’ll keep you posted about their progress.
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