 This post contains affiliate links. If you haven't heard of Math Tutor DVDs by Jason Gibson, and you are teaching math to your children at home, you are missing out! http://www.mathtutorDVD.com Two years ago, I was privileged to be able to use and review some Math Tutor DVDs in our home, and now I've been using and reviewing two additional Math Tutor DVDs: The Texas Instruments TI-83/TI-84 Calculator Tutor, and the Pre-Algebra Tutor. Once again, I wasn't disappointed in what I saw.  The Texas Instruments TI-83/TI-84 Calculator Tutor When I was in high school, we completed all of our graphics in Algebra II and Trigonometry on our own, on graph paper, no less! But most classrooms these days require students to own a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator. I wouldn't have any idea how to operate a calculator like this, since I never needed to use one in my advanced math classes in high school. I was very thankful to see that Jason's explanations were easy to understand and simplified for even moms like me who haven't touched advanced algebra for over 20 years! This product contains 3 DVDs with a total DVD Run Time of 8 Hours. Disk 1 Section 1: Overview of the Calculator Section 2: The Mode Menu Section 3: Basic Arithmetic and Exponents Section 4: Logarithms and Square Roots Section 5: Sin, Cos, Tan Section 6: Scientific Notation and Storing Variables Section 7: The Math Menu and Catalog Menu Section 8: Convert between Fractions and Decimals Section 9: Finding the Min and Max of a Function Section 10: Calculating Derivatives and Integrals Section 11: Absolute Value, Rounding, and Integers Section 12: Converting between Degrees and Radians Section 13: Working with Complex Numbers Disk 2 Section 14: Using the Equation Solver Section 15: Graphing and Tracing Functions Section 16: Using Tables and Split Screen Modes Section 17: Find the Exact Value of a Function Using Graphing Section 18: Finding the Zeros of a Function using Graphing Section 19: Finding the Max and Min of a Function using Graphing Section 20: Finding Intersections of Functions using Graphing Section 21: Finding the Derivative of a Function by Graphing Section 22: Calculating the Definite Integral by Graphing Section 23: Drawing on a Graph Section 24: Graphing and Tracing Sequences Disk 3 Section 25: Graphing and Tracing Parametric Equations Section 26: Converting between Rectangular and Polar Coordinates Section 27: Graphing and Tracing Polar Equations Section 28: Permutations, Combinations, and Factorial Section 29: Working with Histograms and Box Plots Section 30: Graphing Statistical Scatter Plots Section 31: Calculating Mean, Median, Standard Deviation, and more Section 32: Performing Statistical Regression Section 33: Calculating with Matrices Section 34: Solving Systems of Equations with Matrices Section 35: Calculating Interest Rates Section 36: Calculating Mortgages and Loans Section 37: Calculating Savings and Investments This eight-hour comprehensive three DVD course teaches you how to use all of the major functions of the TI-84 / TI-83 graphing calculator by working example problems. In this way, the student "learns-by-doing" rather than a long dry lecture or with the "aid" of a dry printed manual.  In addition, the Math Tutor website (www.MathTutorDVD.com) offers free TI-84 calculator functions that would normally require a graphing calculator...so that you won't necessarily have to purchase one for your child. Here they are: Plot a Function Online! Solve Equations Online! Solve System of Eqns! Solve Integrals Online! Definite Integrals Online! Take Derivatives Online!  Our oldest daughter is beginning Pre-Algebra this school year. So far, the transition to Pre-Algebra hasn't been too difficult, because the curriculum we use for our math studies has contained elements of pre-algebra since its lowest level. However, we began watching the Pre-Algebra Tutor this summer, to give her a taste of what she will be learning this school year. She found Mr. Gibson's presentations to be interesting and understandable. I like that! Here are two samples of the Pre-Algebra Tutor: In addition to being able to purchase math DVDs at MathTutorDVD.com, families can also become a member at MathTutorDVD.com for a reasonable monthly fee which is far less expensive than hiring a "real" math tutor:
Members are billed $19.95 every 30 days. You may cancel anytime you wish from within the members area. https://www.mathtutordvd.com/public/5.cfm Save On Shipping - Purchase Multiple DVDs! You only pay S&H on the 1st DVD. All additional DVDs in the same order ship for FREE. My favorite things about the Math Tutor DVDs we've used so far are that they are clear, concise, and he speaks clearly without rushing things. We will most likely be purchasing additional Math Tutor DVDs to accompany our math curriculum as the years go by. It is really nice to know that this kind of resource is available for homeschooling families, and for families whose children attend public or private schools but just may not be fully understanding their math classes. I also appreciate the full money-back guarantee if someone isn't satisfied with the DVDs they may have purchased. MathTutorDVD.com has a lot to offer our children when it comes to diving deeper into math concepts or watching to learn the basics.  In the interest of full disclosure, some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I receive an affiliate commission. I only recommend products I use personally. Your purchases through these links help support Joy In Our Journey. I humbly thank you for your support.
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9/8/2010 10:53:42 pm
Great review! Thanks for your suggestion about weebly. Still getting used to the different aspects but much better than my other.
Julieanne
9/9/2010 03:03:20 am
Thanks, Mona Lisa! And let me know if you have questions about Weebly. I think I gave you my phone number, so it's okay for you to call me if email is too "slow". 11/30/2017 09:35:07 am
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