Math Tutor DVD - Review
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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Math is a course that for the most part, either you get it - or you don't. I was one of the ones who didn't get it. Rewind 20 years, high school math was sheer torture. It did not help that my math teacher in my senior year, cared more about the students who were on the hockey team, than the rest of us. Private tutors were an expense my parents didn't want to outlay, but thanks to some good friends, I muddled my way through, and I do have a high school diploma!
For those of you with children like me, you can smile. A private tutor can come into your home, as a 6 hour Math Tutor DVD, for the price of $26.99 (+ shipping). Even including the shipping where can you hire a tutor for less than $10.00 an hour?
We were given the Word Problem DVD and Algebra 2 DVD to review.
The Word Problem DVD is designed to help elementary and middle school students master the concepts that are needed for pre-algebra and algebra.
It covers basic math like addition and subtraction, but also covers percents, fractions and decimals.
This was a little tough to review for us, because Genius excels at math. The concepts were rudimentary for her, and she found the teaching redundant. I think that it would be a great help for students who struggle with these concepts though.
The Algebra 2 DVD was one I was looking forward to, since Genius is currently taking Algebra 1. Again, a lot of the concepts are basic knowledge, and if your child is an A or B math student, these videos are not going to do much for them. If your student struggles with Algebra though, plotting equations and graphing, is barely passing math or doesn't understand the concepts, this might be an option for you.
The course offerings they have dvds for is impressive. Everything from basic math to physics is covered.
You can also view free sample videos, to see if these dvds would be a good fit for your family.
Shipping is a little on the high side, that being said, there is a flat shipping fee, so you pay the same price no matter how many dvds you purchase.
Keep in mind that this is not a huge blockbuster media company. It really is like having a teacher come into your home. In the Word Problem DVD we noticed some things that probably should have been edited out of the dvd, but it did not take away from the math teaching. In the Algebra 2 DVD the sound fluctuated from loud to soft. That may have just been our copy though.
In any case I think that these are a good deal if your student struggles with math, and needs someone outside of mom or dad to explain the concepts to them. The dvds are non-threatening, they have the ability to be rewound and watched again, they are a non consumable product that can be used for other children, and are reasonably priced compared to a tutor.
If you would like to read more reviews on this product, visit the TOS Crew blog.
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