Algebra Tutor ... 360 Minutes. Click to preview
For: Years 9-11
Format: DVD
Type: Chapters
Price: NZ - $96.75, Aus - $96.75, International - Not Available
Tests and teacher feedback demonstrate that the The Algebra Tutor fits well with math curriculum requirements in New Zealand and Australia. The two DVDs in this set contain six hours tutoring, divided into useful chapters, and interspersed with many painstakingly worked examples. Each step is carefully and deliberately explained by Jason, so no one gets lost.
Like all of Jason's resources, this a very useful classroom
supplement. It is not a substitute for a good teacher, rather it is an
assistant tutor. It can help teachers improve their own teaching - Jason is good example. Or the teacher can use it in class. You can stop and start the DVD as Jason
works through examples, checking student understanding yourself and enlarging on points, before
proceeeding with the DVD.
Disc 1 includes: graphing equations; the slope of a line; writing equations of lines; graphing inequalities; solving equations by graphing; solving equations by substitution; solving systems of equations by addition. Throughout this DVD, Jason patiently explains the tricks of the trade in working with equations. His enthusiasm is helpful!
Disc 2 builds on DVD1 and includes: solving systems of equations with three variables; simplifying radical expressions; add/subtract radical expressions; multiply/divide radical expressions; solving equations with radicals; fractional exponents; solving polynomial equations; the quadratic formula.
Jason's plain-speaking approach works well. Just the basic steps carried out
well on the white board, lucidly explained. By following his example,
and his examples, students and teachers alike benefit from this well
designed teaching resource. You can get a good feel for the approach taken by clicking the preview link above.