Resources for tutoring high school algebra

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding effective resources for tutoring high school Algebra I students, focusing on exercises and intuitive explanations for challenging topics. Participants share recommendations for books and video resources that provide a deeper understanding rather than traditional lesson formats.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using the Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra as a resource.
  • Another participant recommends Khan Academy for its specific topic-focused videos, although they note it does not align with the requested style of intuitive explanations.
  • A participant requests clarification on the differences between the desired video style and Khan Academy's offerings.
  • Several participants share additional resources, including IXL and various algebra textbooks, such as those by Harold Jacobs and Hall and Knight.
  • Another participant mentions "Elements of Algebra" by Euler as a valuable free online resource.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of Khan Academy but recognize that it does not meet the specific request for videos that provide intuitive explanations like those from 3Blue1Brown. There is no consensus on a single resource that fits the desired criteria.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express a need for resources that differ from traditional lesson formats, indicating a limitation in the types of materials available that meet this specific request.

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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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FactChecker said:
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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