Mathematics from scratch to Calc III

[dfrecore]

+1 on ALEKS. I also used ALEKS for credits. I did Beginning Algebra and Intermediate Algebra to 100%, even though I didn't need to - I just figured I couldn't do well on College Algebra if I only got to 70% in Intermediate Algebra.

BUT, at this point in time, I'm slowly going back through Khan Academy. I actually am doing each grade (3-8), and each subject (Arithmetic-Algebra and then Stats). I do the Mastery Challenges for a grade, until I run out of them, then move on to the next grade. Then I work my way through the Subjects. I have finished Early Math, Arithmetic, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and Pre-Algebra. Some things from 5th grade I've never seen before in my life, so I'm actually having to learn some new things. Since I taught my kids with non-common-core materials, I'm assuming that some of this is new common-core crap (some of it is really, really stupid, and the "hard" way of doing things). So you might actually have to learn that stuff so you can help your kids with their homework.

I advise using a variety of materials. Even though I did ALEKS, it didn't cover everything that's on Khan. So it's good to be using something else (plus it's very intuitive to use the Khan setup and work through the program). I also like the option of a video as opposed to only having written info on ALEKS. If I needed to go higher, I'd probably use a couple of other programs as well, or even take CC courses. Nothing beats having a good teacher to help you when you get stuck.

Anyway, I commend you on going through all of the hard work, and just encourage you to continue on. Good luck!