Aops sounds interesting, I will check it out.
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Can anyone tell me how Aops algebra might differ from algebra w/EPGY? thanks!!
Based on this thread, I'm not sure if you're interested in using Alcumus (AoPS) for showing algebra-readiness or if you want to use it as supplemental/unschooling so take this with a grain of salt.
Alcumus Problem based learning. IMO better than ALEKs. Not sure how well it relates to EPGY. Problems are presented somewhat randomly, but according to level. They're not necessarily only algebra problems and will usually span different types of math. After answering a question or giving up on a question you get to read their solution which is where the learning phase comes into play. This is where it's just much, much better than ALEKs. An autodidactic child will eat this up. Various "quests" are offered for things like so many done in a row. There are even quests like "don't answer a question for 8 hours." I'm wondering how they knew they'd need that... they must have interviewed DS.
Free.
Khan AcademyNot just videos. The exercises are also very good. We go back and forth between the two programs. Integrated with the videos so you get the instructional material delivered that way. Units can be competed (there is a neat space map of units drawn in a tree form) by getting a streak of 10 problems correct in a row. Start where ever you'd like. Also offers virtual medals or rewards. Also done very well. Also free. Also better than ALEKs in my opinion.
When we do our GIEP for next year, we're probably just going to have them use one of these two programs. Since they're free and since they're currently paying for ALEKs I'm thinking they'll probably go along with it.
Hope that helps.
JB
