I was wondering if there is a "right" way to progress through math? My daughter is currently using ALEKS and doing very well with it. The problem I have is that although math isn't her favorite subject she is moving very quickly now that she can move at her own pace. She finished Level 4 and is now 72% done with Level 5. I could easily see her being done with that by early summer. She is much happier since she doesn't "have to waste time waiting for everyone or constantly going over the same thing twenty times".
I vaguely remember Geometry in 7th, Pre-algebra in 8th, I think Trigonometry in 9th, Algebra I, Algebra II, Precalculus, and then Calculus in 12th.
I have looked at the suggested placement for AP students on the ALEKS website but I was looking for some more input. They seem to have many choices for 5th thru 8th so I'm a little lost. I know things have changed and they do offer AP Statistics for an option in 12th so that might help. I am just wondering how this will all play out if she continues to move at a quick pace. She sees math as a means to an end since her true love is science. That somehow seems to motivate her all the more.
