12 YEAR HOMESCHOOL VETERAN SAYS VIDEOTEXT IS BEST INVESTMENT!
I have been home schooling for 12 years and VideoText is hands down
the best investment we have ever made! I have one special needs
learner and another learner I thought would struggle with Algebra. Not
so. As with any subject, we had some hills to climb but VideoText is
only a phone call away. One of the major benefits of VideoText is the
help line. Larry Collins and Tom Clark are two of the most patient,
helpful, friendly gentlemen, and my kids and I extol their praises all
the time. Both my son and daughter have been given the choice of
changing to a different product that has been widely endorsed over the
last couple of years, and were absolutely resolute that they loved VT
and begged me to not change. As for me, I was terrified at the
prospect of teaching upper grade math as I know my weaknesses.
VideoText has made it so easy for me. Any time another homeschool mom
asks for my recommendations I sell them on VideoText! I even let
them borrow it for a test drive, but do not plan to sell any of my
modules as both my kids said, "Mom keep it because it might come in
handy for refreshers for college classes.” Thank you, thank you, thank
you!
Sandra
M. in San Bernardino, CA
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UPPER
LEVEL MATH IS NO LONGER A FEAR!
We home school our five children and when our oldest (now 14) was ready
for Algebra, I looked into several possible programs. We had been using
a common spiral approach math program and I was concerned that it would
be difficult for him to continue in that method while learning algebra.
I struggled through algebra in high school myself so I was concerned
about not being able to help him.
We chose the VideoText program because of the straightforward mastery
approach, the well-done videos, the review built-in to all the quizzes
and tests, and the thorough solutions manual. My son worked through the
program over the course of two years with no problems making mostly A's
and B's on his tests. When he struggled at different points, he could
restudy, and there were more problems, quizzes and tests he could go
back and retake. He is now finishing up the last few lessons and is
looking forward to getting started in the geometry program! My
daughter, age 13, who is a more reluctant math student, is proceeding
through module A with confidence. Also, I am now really learning the
concepts of algebra, and after seeing 5 kids through it I'll probably
know it well enough to teach it!
Thank you for providing such a clear, comprehensive and enjoyable
program. What I feared most about upper-level learning is no longer a
fear!
Robyn I. in St. Augustine, FL |
TEARS,
TANTRUMS, AND TERRORS ARE GONE!
We LOVE VideoText!!! I bought all of the Algebra modules and have
three children working on different levels and they all love it!!!
Over the past four years I have bought and tried six different math
curriculums and trudged through with tears, tantrums, and terrors!!
(It is not pretty to see a tenth grader throw a two year old
tantrum!! Nor is it much fun to stay up until two in the morning
trying to stay one step ahead of that tenth grader so we could avoid
the two year old temper tantrum fiasco!!)
Enter VideoText!!! Even my now eleventh grader decided to take
Algebra II over when he saw the success and understanding that his two
sisters were receiving when they began VideoText this year! The light
bulb has turned on for him and he is flying throughout the
curriculum!! It is not uncommon for him to spend four hours a day
buzzing through each module! He has set a goal to begin the
Geometry/Trig modules in January!! I had considered slowing my two
younger children down in the math department since we have had such a
hard time (I am an English teacher and math is not my cup of tea!!).
However, with VideoText to the rescue, both I and my eleven year old
are excited to begin the VideoText Algebra Modules as early as next
year if not earlier!! And I am sure that the younger ones will follow
suit!
Thank you for providing such a wonderful tool for Home School families
who want to provide their children with a quality education that
exceeds the public school!! My father has been a public school
educator for the last twenty years, teaching advanced and upper level
math, and he was really excited to see your program. He especially
appreciated how your curriculum explains each step in each problem so
there is no question as to how you arrived at a certain step in each
math problem!! From start to finish there is an explanation if you
need it!!
Just so you know, I have been telling EVERYONE I know just how much we
are loving VIDEOTEXT!! I have had several moms stop by our home so
that I could show them how easy it is, and my children are quick to
chime in to encourage their friends that math does not have to be hard
or boring!! Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!
Kellie S. in Scottsboro, AL
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14 YEAR OLD TAKES COLLEGE MATH CLASS!
I have been using VideoText going on four years. When I started the
series I was horrible at math to say the least. The public school had
done little to further my true understanding of math. After a year of
completely following the series, I felt the best I had ever about
math. It was my least favorite subject, but it became my favorite. The
next year, at 13 years old, I took the SATs and got an exceptional
score on my math portion. The next year I applied for a University,
and they were well aware of the levels of VideoText. The fist class I
took was a math class, at age 14, in a college, and I got one of the
highest scores of my class. VideoText has been a God-send, and I feel
that, without it, I may not have had as true of an understanding of
algebraic concepts as I now do. I am currently on Module "E" of
Algebra and plan to continue.
J. Calloway in
Royal Palm Beach, FL
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MODULE A WAS A BREAKTHROUGH!
Module A was a breakthrough for my 16 and 14 year olds in really
understanding the language of Mathematics!
Laurie
J. in Shaker Heights, OH
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TRUE LEARNING!
We have completed the entire Algebra course and are just finishing up
Module D of the Geometry. I can’t thank you enough for providing such
excellent instruction. Although my daughter was always an “A” student
in math, I didn’t feel that she had conceptual knowledge of the
different topics. Although she could complete any page of the other
program we used, she was not able to apply that knowledge to the real
world. Now, she truly understands the concepts, and knows the “whys”
behind the formulas. She no longer has to rely on her memory of the
formulas; instead she knows how to reason out each situation. This is
what I call “True Learning.” Thanks!
Mary H.
in Harrisonville, MO
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ALGEBRA
MELTDOWN!
We had been using Saxon for 3 years when my 15 year old
had her melt down last year. It took until mid-August to finish,
and we skipped the last 3 tests! We switched to VideoText and she
loves it.
Kathy C. in DE |
ARTISTS
LOVE VIDEOTEXT!
We have two daughters using VideoText right now. We tell
people about your course whenever the occasion arises and we talk to
a lot of people at conventions. You'd be surprised at how
often the subject of math comes up as we talk to people about art!
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GREAT FOR
KIDS WHO HAVE STRUGGLED!
We use VideoText and my non-mathematically-minded daughter is doing
great. I have encouraged my daughter to do only half the practice
problems at a time (say, the odds, and the next day, the evens).
That way, if she is struggling with a concept, there are more problems
in the text for her to practice on. This is a great program for
kids who have struggled with math, especially Algebra, through other
texts.
Eileen in Ramona, CA
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STUDENTS
NEED LESS HELP!
We have been using the Algebra program since September and my daughter
loves it. She has not needed my help at all and we’re talking
about a child who needed help daily. Thank you, thank you, thank
you!!! Glad to know that you are here just in case we do hit a
bump.
Vicky C. in
West Monroe, LA |
LEARNING IS NOW ENJOYABLE!
Thank you for such a superior product. It is so user friendly
and has made learning Algebra in our household enjoyable instead of
dreaded. Blessings to all of you!
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STUDENTS FINALLY SUCCEED!
We finished VideoText Algebra this past week -- I did
a class with 5 students, 3 of whom were high school seniors who had
tried and hated almost every other Algebra program we had found.
VideoText Algebra worked! I can't say that any of those 3 loves
Algebra now -- but they certainly know way more Algebra then they
did a year ago! And they did it -- they finished Algebra 2 --
no small feat for any of them. Or for me!
As a result of our experiences this year, I
definitely plan to use Algebra VideoText with my younger students,
and I will recommend it highly to other homeschoolers I know.
Also, in case anyone cares, we did the entire program in 1 year with
those 5 students -- not a pace I would recommend, but it can be done! And
at that pace, the weakest student in the class was pulling high B's
and low A's on all the tests all the way through.
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CANADIANS LOVE VIDEOTEXT, TOO!
I just wanted to
let you know that we are so incredibly happy with our Videotext
Algebra program (bought through your Canadian distributor, ADS). It
saved us a lot of headaches this past year. We will continue using
it next year (and with our other children). Many thanks for making
such a wonderful, easy-to-use program for such a difficult subject.
Tim & Claire
M. in Lucknow, ON |
PREPARED FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA IN
11TH GRADE!
My son did
modules A-C in 8th grade and D-F in 9th grade without any
supplemental materials, and he did great. Last year (10th grade), we
signed him up for a geometry class and his teacher was impressed
with his knowledge in Algebra. She told him that he must have had a
good Algebra II teacher! My son is now in 11th grade and taking
College Algebra at out local Community College and is doing very
well!
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SCORED 34 ON ACT!
Thanks so much
for your wonderful Algebra and Geometry materials!! My senior just
scored 34 on his ACT and both of your math courses helped him do so
well.
Trish R. in St. James, MO |
VIDEOTEXT BUILDS CONFIDENCE!
Thank you so
much for creating VideoText Algebra. My 8th grader was struggling
with math and it was taking me an hour a day of one-on one tutorial
to help him with his daily lessons. With three other children and
one on the way I was dreading 9th grade Algebra.
We decided to try VideoText as a solution. After taking the time to
get my son started on the program he has whizzed along virtually on
his own and finished the Algebra 1 lessons in one semester. He is
motivated to finish Algebra 2 by the end of 9th grade. Now he looks
forward to math time. VideoText Algebra has been a blessing to the
whole family because I am freer to attend to other children and my
new highschooler is cheerful!
I have now used your program with my second highschooler and he did
even better with it. He loves math, and at 15 is now enrolled in a
Pre-Calculus distance learning class at Indiana State University. He
was very motivated by the independence he gained using the VideoText
curriculum, and now is motivated to try a class for college credit.
The VideoText curriculum was just what this teenaged boy needed to
find his niche and some desired autonomy. Thanks again.
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PROGRAM IS A BLESSING!
I bought your
Algebra videos and we just love them! We are through the first two
modules and didn't know it could be so easy. Why didn't someone
have these when I was in school?! Thanks for making the higher math
easy for us to teach and learn.
We have now finished all of the modules with my first child and will
be using them with two more children next year. I am so blessed that
we have such wonderful resources available to us as homeschoolers.
Thanks for making it possible to be a successful and to feel
confident as a teacher of Math!
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PARENTS LEARN TOO!
We have just finished Module A with our daughter, who is a junior.
She asked to be homeschooled this year, and we agreed to do it after
a lot of prayer and consideration. She has always tested well in
math, but not done as well in class as I thought she was capable
of.
We have been very pleased with VideoText Algebra. After a few
initial discussions about the necessity of doing the homework like
the examples, to facilitate comprehension, the lessons have gone
very smoothly so far. I am learning too! (I never took any math in
college, because of a traumatic experience in Algebra 2 & Trig. many
years ago.) Thank you for your program. I will recommend it,
whenever anyone asks.
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EVERYTHING ELSE HAD FAILED!
In 2003 my daughter was in 11th grade. This was
her last ditch effort to accomplish Algebra. Everything else failed
when we got to the harder concepts. Her evaluator told her that she
could not continue to limp through Algebra. She then did very well
with VideoText Algebra. I only wish that I had bought Video Text
the year before when I looked at it at the convention, for my
daughter's sake. It is worth every penny! Having tried several
programs, including well-known traditional texts, my daughter said
she finally understood concepts that were not sufficiently explained
in the traditional texts. She now has confidence.
Terri T. in Waynesboro, PA |
VIDEOTEXT HELPS YOUNGER STUDENT,
TOO!
My older son used VideoText for 2 years. My now
11 year old watched the videos along with him. My 16 year old said
from the beginning that Module A explained things to him in a much
clearer way than he learned when he was in the advanced math program
in public school, or when we tried Saxon Algebra ½. My 11 year old
has also been watching the videos and, even though he is not
currently doing Algebra, he is using the information that has been
covered in Module A to solve his math problems in his grades 4-6
math books.
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