A free download of a digital Algebra 1 book

Kinetic Books Algebra 1 looks really interesting! It is not really just a book, but software, or a digital interactive textbook.

It contains text, interactive problems and activities, and a scoring system all on the computer. Students can get step-by-step assistance in the form of audio hints and one-click access to relevant examples.

See a demo here. But the best is that the company Kinetic Books is even offering a free download of the product till September 30!

That really sounds fantastic, so if you have algebra 1 student(s), don't fail to take advantage of this tremendous offer.

Comments

M!Zz NeKa said…
I really like the way this program works because as a student myself I need an extra push to help me understand a little better.
12:45 PM, October 03, 2007
Anonymous said…
I've actually used this Algebra book; it's not ideal for teaching, but if your child is into more of a self-teach math situation, this is a great solution. There are also great homework assignments.
7:01 PM, September 28, 2008
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