Frequently Asked Questions

If my student completes one of your books, can I say that my student has finished a full year of Algebra or Geometry, or do I need other supplemental materials?
Should my student complete a Pre-Algebra course before starting your Algebra I book?
Should my student complete your Geometry book before or after your Algebra II book?
Can I skip problems or sections in your books?
Do you have any suggestions about scheduling?
When should we start using a calculator?

We strongly recommend that students complete a Pre-Algebra course before starting our Algebra I book, but it is not completely necessary. Many of the concepts in the first eight chapters of our Algebra I book are covered in most Pre-Algebra books, but they are covered at a slower pace than in our Algebra I book. If your student has not successfully completed a Pre-Algebra course, you can find a placement test here. However, please use caution when using this test. It is a test that shows you whether or not your student has mastered the skills that he or she has been taught so far; it does not test whether or not the student is ready to think algebraically.