Format: Online
Age: Any student ready for Algebra 1
Teacher Prep: Minimal
Homeschool Method: Any
Learning style: Works well with any learning style
Quick Rating: Excellent
Cost: $34.95 for singular user
What is Kinetic Books?
Kinetic Book is an interactive learning system composed on CD-Rom or through an internet connection. Unlike many internet products, Kinetic Books is comprehensive and complete replacing the textbook entirely.
Benefits of Kinetic Books Algebra 1:
Interactive format with instant feedback.
Keeps track of student progress.
Text shows the steps of each equation to ensure the student is working through the process.
Correlates to national and state standards.
Low cost while not sacrificing on quality.
Can be used on Windows or MAC
Interactive simulations of equations.
Video and audio explanations of processes.
Can access lessons anywhere you can use a computer with WIFI or bring a laptop.
PDF file of Lessons and Screenshots available.
Drawbacks of Kinetic Books Algebra 1:
Requires a reliable computer and internet connection as there is not a textbook to accompany the program. You are provided a PDF file of the lessons but to gain full benefit a computer and internet connection is required.
Is Kinetic Books Algebra 1 easy to navigate?
Since Kinetic Books is online you will not flip pages to find what you need. This often serves as a drawback since many prefer a format they are comfortable using. However, do not let that keep you from this program. It is just as easy to click your mouse as it is to flip a page. Clicking the mouse and typing in answers is all that is required to gain full benefits of Kinetic Books. The set up and navigation are as simple as it gets. Once you log in the screen which gives you the daily assignments is quickly prompted. From there you simply click on the assignment and have your student go to work. On the bottom of the screen you will see options to print or save text in a PDF format, print or save quiz or test results on Excel, view answers and view the table of contents.
My Experience with Kinetic Books/Algebra 1:
I reviewed this product with my middle school child who had little or no background in Algebra 1 and is a tactile learner. In addition, I allowed my 6th grade child access to the program. He has a minimal background in Algebra 1 and is an auditory learner. I was quite surprised to see how this program appealed to both children equally. The mastery and multi sensory approach gives the child full understanding and confidence to move onto the next lesson. If your child has any difficulty on a lesson there are video and audio explanations that are like having a math teacher in your home.
My kids enjoyed the instant feedback and interactive abilities of the program. I appreciate the instant feedback because this prevents a child from making mistakes habitual. Before my children could learn it wrong or operate under an incorrect understanding they were immediately directed to the correct form and process. This increased their confidence, understanding and made the learning experience favorable. As a busy mom of four children, this also took some stress off of me. I was secure in the knowledge they were learning from a quality program while busy teaching my younger students. It did not take long to see my children were progressing further in math with this program than other curricula I have used in the past. The low cost and high quality make this program a must have for homeschooling parents.
Disclosure: Kinetic Books: Algebra 1 was provided to me in exchange for a review. The review is based on my own experiences and not necessarily the opinions of Kinetic Books.
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