Can I get some opinions on Aleks for Algebra? About 6 weeks ago, DS (homeschooled) switched from Teaching Textbooks to Aleks for Algebra I so that DS could get some extra practice in one specific area. But he really likes it, and in several areas, I prefer Aleks to TT.
However, I often hear about Aleks used for afterschooling, summer review, etc. But I don't hear much about folks using it as a standalone course. Is it "math lite"? DS is a math guy and does a lot of pleasure reading in Life of Fred, Zaccaro books, etc. So Aleks wouldn't be his only Algebra work--but it would be the main course.
I want to be sure he's doing something fairly rigorous, but I'm not a math person. I know that some of you here ARE math people...and I value your opinions on this matter. Is Aleks a good course, or should I really be looking into something like AOPS for Algebra I?
Thanks in advance!
Tara
