<p>BCEagle, the problem with our math curriculum is that even if you solve every homework, sample test, unit test, chapter test, and so on in the textbook, you’re still not going to see 50% of what will come on the actual test. Not specific problems, but general types of problems and even material needed. In general, the book problems, homeworks, tests, and even website online tests are tremendously easy and simple compared to what is given on the tests…</p>
<p>The HS is very protective of old tests and I had to resolve to going to the principal and near the school board to get DD1’s tests for home review. The school’s answer? “hire a tutor”.</p>
<p>Every few years they change vendors for curriculums (? :)) and tests and the like, and it seems the curriculums are dumbed down a notch. DD1’s Geometry book (never returned for some reason) is a prized hands-me-down to DD2 since the book DD2 will be using next fall is the “chapter book” version compared to the one used 5 years earlier.</p>
<p>And, mind you, this issue is only in the math department. I have nothing but praise for English, Social Studies, Chem, Phys, and the myriad of electives they offer.</p>