What is the correct order for the upper-level math courses?
Algebra 1 is the first book to be done in the upper level sequence, as it is a prerequisite for both Geometry and Algebra 2. After you have completed Algebra 1, you can proceed to Geometry or Algebra 2. In the Math·U·See program we have opted for taking Geometry next for the following reasons: In our Geometry Curriculum, we focus on measuring the earth (Geo-earth, Metry-measure) by learning lines, angles, planes, area, perimeter, volume, surface area, and Pythagorean Theorem first. In the last third of the book we study postulates, theorems, and proofs. This approach differs from many curricula, which spend most of the class on abstract proofs, instead of concrete formulas for measuring the earth. I believe simple maturation of a student helps them learn abstract concepts better. So I put concrete subject matter in the beginning of the book, then proofs at the end, and we follow this pattern by studying Algebra 2 next. Algebra 2 is much more abstract than Algebra 1, particularly in Mat
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