I have been thinking about getting Teaching Textbooks for Little Lady for awhile now. I just have not been able to bring myself to pay for it. She struggles with math, and I needed something to help me out in teaching it because I'm not the greatest at the subject myself.
Then, comes in Khan Academy. I have heard about it before but never actually looked into it. I was reintroduced to it while reading through Freely Educate. So, I decided to give it a try. We have been using it for a week or so now and I think I have it all figured out.
You watch videos that explain the concept you are working on. Then, you do the exercises. Once you do 10 correct in a row you are considered proficient. You can now move on to the next concept. What I really like about it is the knowledge map. It shows you what exercises you have become proficient in, which exercises they suggest you do next and it also suggests reviews of previously completed exercises.
It may not be exactly the same thing as Teaching Textbooks but if you would like an onscreen "tutor" to help your child with math without a hefty price-tag this may be what you are looking for.
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