This is a full instructional system for a first course in Algebra. It is designed for students who have successfully learned the skills of elementary school arithmetic. The instruction addresses all topics of Beginning Algebra from the point of view of developing a base for more study of mathematics. The presentation explains the basic algebraic concepts with whole number examples. As the concepts are developed, the examples are expanded to signed numbers (integers) and then fractions (rational numbers).

Every objective in the course is thoroughly explained and developed. Numerous examples illustrate every concept and procedure. Student involvement is guaranteed as the presentation invites the student to work through partial examples. Each unit of material ends with an exercise specifically designed to evaluate the extent to which the objectives have been learned and encourage re-study of any skills that were not mastered.

The instruction depends upon reasonable reading skills and conscientious study habits. With those skills and attitudes, the student is assured a successful experience with this course.

Placement Test (PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat)

Parent's Guide (first 18 pages free - does not include test manual - requires Adobe Acrobat)

Syllabus

Table of Contents

Online Instruction Sample (Chapter 6)

Textbook - Sample Pages (view over 35 pages)

Textbook - Preface

Textbook - Directions to Student

Textbook:
Beginning Algebra, An Individualized Approach
$47.95, 338 pages, ISBN 0-943202-85-X, ©2005

Includes: Textbook, 24-hour email mentoring help, money-back guarantee

Online Instruction:
Beginning Algebra, An Individualized Approach
$95.00

Includes: online instruction, online administrative site for parents to track progress, 24-hour email mentoring help, money-back guarantee

Parent's Guide to Beginning Algebra, An Individualized Approach
$9.95

Includes: testing manual, placement test, student orientation, weekly progress form, addressing student motivation