Resources for tutoring high school algebra

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This discussion focuses on effective resources for tutoring high school Algebra I students. Key recommendations include the "Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra, 3rd Edition" for structured exercises and intuitive explanations. Additionally, users suggest video resources similar to 3Blue1Brown that provide deeper insights into algebraic concepts, contrasting them with Khan Academy's more traditional lesson format. Other notable resources mentioned are "Higher Algebra" by Hall and Knight and "Elements of Algebra" by Euler, both praised for their quality exercises.

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  • Familiarity with high school Algebra I concepts
  • Understanding of educational resource types (textbooks, videos)
  • Basic knowledge of online learning platforms
  • Awareness of different teaching methodologies
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  • Explore the "Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra, 3rd Edition" for structured exercises
  • Research video series similar to 3Blue1Brown tailored for 9th grade Algebra I
  • Review "Higher Algebra" by Hall and Knight for additional exercises
  • Access "Elements of Algebra" by Euler for free online resources
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High school math tutors, educators seeking innovative teaching resources, and students looking for alternative explanations of algebraic concepts will benefit from this discussion.

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I may be doing Algebra I tutoring for high school students soon. What are some good resources for exercises and intuitive/novel explanations for topics some students find sticky, etc.?

One resource I'm sure I'll be using is the Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra, 3ed.

What I'd also like is recommendations of videos and video series like 3Blue1Brown, but pitched at the level of 9th grade Algebra 1. That is, I'm looking for videos that are not straight lessons, but explain the intuition or rationale behind a single topic in a way that isn't often taught the first time one encounters that topic.
 
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The Bill said:
I may be doing Algebra I tutoring for high school students soon. What are some good resources for exercises and intuitive/novel explanations for topics some students find sticky, etc.?

One resource I'm sure I'll be using is the Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra, 3ed.

What I'd also like is recommendations of videos and video series like 3Blue1Brown, but pitched at the level of 9th grade Algebra 1. That is, I'm looking for videos that are not straight lessons, but explain the intuition or rationale behind a single topic in a way that isn't often taught the first time one encounters that topic.

Hard to beat Khan Academy. Each video is pretty specific to one topic.
 
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Ackbeet said:
Hard to beat Khan Academy. Each video is pretty specific to one topic.

Their videos are good, but I was already aware of them, and they don't fit the flavor of what I asked about in my post. The Khan Academy videos are useful, but they serve a different purpose than the type of video I am asking about.
 
Can you expand on what you want that is different from the Khan Academy videos?
 
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Can you expand on what you want that is different from the Khan Academy videos?
When I wrote the last paragraph of my first post, I had Khan Academy in mind when I said "That is, I'm looking for videos that are not straight lessons, ."

I was contrasting 3Blue1Brown to videos like Khan Academy's.

There's nothing wrong with Khan Academy, and I will be using them as a resource. I just also want some videos on high school algebra topics that are much like the 3Blue1Brown videos.
 
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Thanks, smodak.
 

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