| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling by Subject Geometry for Homeschoolers by Julie Shepherd knapp, copyright 2006 Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding by Harold Jacobs -- written in light conversational tones, appeal to visual-spatial learners and those who need to understand the big picture, not a good choice for students who just want to be shown how to work problems Chalk Dust Geometry -- video/DVD lessons with a textbook and solutions manual, online samples of the video available Aleks Geometry -- online math program, self-paced, when a student can complete 4 problems on a topic they are allowed to move on, inexpensive monthly subscription, free 48-hour trial EPGY Geometry (Honors) -- a Stanford online distance learning course for gifted students, students must qualify to apply Life of Fred Geometry -- two of a series of math books written by a retired math teacher. Who says learning algebra has to be tedious? These books are very charming, written in a conversational tone, with just a touch of dry humor. The name comes from the main character in the series, Fred, who learns about each book's topics thru practical, everyday experiences. All of these books are complete courses, with plenty of problems to work. Great for the math phobic, for those needing review, or as a complete course in Algebra. Explore the website to learn more and see sample pages. AoP Introduction to Geometry -- uses interactive virtual classrooms Saxon Advanced Mathematics -- "... interweaves concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, discrete mathematics, and analysis for a fully integrated understanding of advanced mathematics to help students prepare for college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT..." Euclid's Elements -- a free online text, illustrated with geometry applets Non-Euclid Geometry -- free software, online tutorials and exercises in Hyperbolic Geometry, which is concerned with "curved" space "... plays an important role in Einstein's General theory of Relativity... has many applications within the field of Topology..." Bronowski on Pythagoras' Theorem -- an philosophical look Related Issues National Repository of Online Classes: AP -- free, self-study, online AP courses in science, math, and history Math's Hidden Woman -- about Sophie Germain, an 18th-century woman who pretended to be a man in order to study advanced math |
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