If your student completed Saxon Algebra 1, please see: What should I take after Saxon Algebra
Reluctant Math Students: Shormann Algebra 1 with Integrated Geometry
If this is for a reluctant math student, who did not use a curriculum with integrated geometry and continual review, they likely have not developed fluency in those skills. While Shormann Math provides review in the first 25 lessons to develop fluency in the skills needed for the course, it will take longer to complete these lessons and may be too difficult or frustrating for these students. We generally recommend these students take Shormann Algebra 1. Because Shormann Algebra 1 & 2 each include 1/2 Geometry which saves student a year of math. Therefore, retaking Algebra 1 will not take any longer than taking the standard Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. If you think your student is ready, take the Placement Test.
Good, Average, Strong Math Students who have successfully completed at least 1/2 of Geometry & Algebra 1, are ready for Shormann Algebra 2 with Integrated Geometry. Because a traditional curriculum that teaches math in "chunks" of Algebra and Geometry was used, it has been a year or more since the student has practiced Algebra 1. This makes it a little harder to learn Algebra 2. However, the first 25 lessons of Shormann Algebra 2 review the Algebra and Geometry concepts required to learn Algebra 2. Some of these “review” concepts may not be reviewed to your student. Using Dr. Shormann’s recommended Timed Method allows students learn at their own pace, providing the extra time required to learn these new concepts without overwhelming or frustrating the student. if you are not sure your student is ready, take the Placement Test for Algebra 2.
FAQ: If Geometry was completed, can I skip the Geometry lessons in Shormann Algebra 2?
Please see: Skip Geometry Lessons in Algebra 2
FAQ: Will Shormann Algebra 2 be too hard?
Since a traditional curriculum that teaches math in "chunks" of Algebra and Geometry was used, it has been a year or more since the student has practiced Algebra 1. This makes it a little harder to learn Algebra 2. However, the first 25 lessons of Shormann Algebra 2 review the Algebra and Geometry concepts required to learn Algebra 2. Some of these “review” concepts may not be reviewed to your student. Using Dr. Shormann’s recommended Timed Method allows students learn at their own pace, providing the extra time required to learn these new concepts without overwhelming or frustrating the student. if you are not sure your student is ready, take the Placement Test for Algebra 2.
Need Help? Contact a Placement Specialist