Algebra 1 Common Core Hardcover – January 1, 2011

I am happy with the book

I bought this text for my daughter who homeschools and is in 7th grade. I know it will be a little challenging but she would like to take Algebra as an 8th grader. I have looked at many companies and haven't found a single one that does such a great job of setting the lessons up and putting everything into units. At the beginning of a lesson, there are 3-5 examples of the new information. Then there are 7-15 guided practice problems (we do these together). Then what I think is genius, the remaining 20-40 problems apply what concept was taught to many aspects of everyday life (charts, graphs, word problems, etc.). This helps real-world application take place which for me, as a kid, never happened with texts like Saxon. After the main lesson, there are 5-15 review problems of previous concepts so the skills aren't lost. Then if desired, the student can do the standardized problems if they are preparing for the state tests. Mixed throughout the units are mid-ch quizes and a test after each chapter. They are also mini lessons you can do that explain how to use a graphing calculator and other concepts. I am so glad I found such a great company and text for my daughter. We also looked at the Course 2 and 3 texts by Holt McDougal and they have the same setup. The only thing was then my daughter wouldn't be able to take Algebra in 8th grade. The Course 2 is for 7th graders and is a good text if your child is average (not lower or excellent). The course 3 is for 8th graders who will take Pre-Algebra as a 9th grader. The same concepts as in both the Course 3 and Pre-Algebra books with the exception of a little more trig and geometry in the end of the Pre-Algebra book. If we don't get to the end of the book this year, that won't be a big deal because rarely do regular school finish a text in 1 year. She will always cover geometry and trig later.

As a homeschooling parent, I was looking for an alternative to Saxon math which is a favorite among homeschoolers. I did not like Saxon because I thought it was poorly organized, did not give enough practice for each lesson, and did not teach mathematical thinking (it was more like cookbook mathematics—do this problem in this way to solve it). I began to search for a basic high school algebra textbook, similar to the one I used in public (gasp!) high school. I am so happy I finally found a good textbook! This Holt McDougal textbook is a solid algebra 1 textbook with plenty of practice, explanations, and practical word problems (with real life applications). I also purchased the solutions manual for this textbook.

I needed this text book right away and in good condition. It arrived in near perfect condition and on time

Initially I was sent wrong book, I was sent Algebra 2 book instead of Algebra 1 book. I reported this to Amazon and they/seller immediately communicated their apologies, refunded my money and said that they do not know how this happened. I did not have to return Algebra 2 book, as they told me to keep it. Seller from Amazon said they no longer had book but later I looked and found it and Amazon sent it out to me. I'm very happy that my son now can have his Algebra 1 book and not depend on borrowing the teacher's extra copies. Thank you.

Great Teachers edition!

My son’s school uses a digital textbook that isn’t very good. I bought this book to provide a reference and more practice problems. Very happy to get it used in good quality for a reasonable price.

It doesn't look used, it's brand new. Excellent!