New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 02 (0)

Stacey L in Canada - a question if you please - Chris in CA 20:16 May 2 (0)

How did you use/progress through Lial's Intro. Algebra? - Belinda 20:08 May 2 (1)

• How I plan - Jann in TX 20:54 May 2 (0)

Has anyone switched to a packaged History program for highschool? (m) - jac 20:04 May 2 (0)

Jan P - a few questions please? (m) - Sandra in FL 19:40 May 2 (0)

Just saw this in the paper and thought it funny... - Lynne 17:48 May 2 (0)

Merit based scholarship vs. mix of merit & need based scholarship....(m) - Lesley 17:31 May 2 (5)

• My dd's school scholarship.. - Sandy in Indy 20:46 May 2 (0)
• We filed the FAFSA (m) - Gwen in VA 19:08 May 2 (1)
  • One last comment -- - Gwen in VA 19:11 May 2 (0)
• wouldn't you be filling out the FAFSA (Jan) before the student might know of the merit based scholarship? - kate in seattle 18:38 May 2 (0)
• Re: Merit based scholarship vs. mix of merit & need based scholarship....(m) - Kathleen 18:06 May 2 (0)

Kids paying taxes - KNF-TX 17:14 May 2 (0)

My ds will interview a person during the 1800's and write a newspaper clipping.... - Malissa 15:10 May 2 (0)

Spielvogel's Western Civilization - Connie(TX) 14:43 May 2 (3)

• Re: Spielvogel's Western Civilization - LaJuana 21:18 May 2 (0)
• This text is concept-dense - Schmittgirlz 17:58 May 2 (0)
• Well ... - DollyM 15:24 May 2 (0)

any californians apply and/or hear from the cal grant people? (nt) - cb in socal 14:05 May 2 (1)

• My limited experience.... - Vmsurbat 22:22 May 2 (0)

Where do you take AP tests if you live in the boonies? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 13:55 May 2 (4)

• Perhaps the College Board could answer the question about exams in Canada, if they even have them available there! nt - MaryM 16:44 May 2 (0)
• At the local public school. (m) - Tina in Ouray 16:26 May 2 (2)
  • Do you think I should call around this year to check or trust that I'll find someplace next year? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:06 May 2 (0)
  • Tina is right, but I have found that all AP coordinators are not created equal... - Lynne 18:01 May 2 (0)

Need formal logic course, considering Introductory Logic, Critical Thinking, which will prep dd for hs? (she's starting grade 8, but we're thinking ahead.) nt - Karin 12:28 May 2 (15)

• Traditional Logic Books I and II are good courses. (m) - Tina in Ouray 15:07 May 2 (7)
  • So, I have a question or two for you about logic programs and texts... - Adrian 20:52 May 2 (0)
  • Just wondering if these could be used secularly? Thanks! (nt) - Niebski 16:00 May 2 (2)
    • I think so, but it's hard to say without a better idea of what you mean. (m) - Tina in Ouray 16:22 May 2 (1)
      • That was precisely what I wanted to know! Thanks so much for your time :) nt - Niebski 17:26 May 2 (0)
  • Thank you, your answer helps a lot because (and I have one more question I haven't found on the past 3 or 4 boards)(m) - Karin 15:30 May 2 (2)
    • Yes. (m) - Tina in Ouray 15:59 May 2 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Karin 18:22 May 2 (0)
• My dd has completed TLI (Cothran) and almost completed TLII. They are great! nt - Holly in N NV 13:08 May 2 (6)
  • Thanks--and I'll wait for more opinions. Since I don't "know" you from the younger student boards, I searched this one. I also have read "The Sparrow", btw, because my mother recommended it. nt - Karin 14:09 May 2 (5)
    • Cool-Another person who has read "The Sparrow!" The reason I chose TL - Holly in N NV 14:45 May 2 (4)
      • One other question--is this something dd would do independently or that I need to teach? nt - Karin 15:04 May 2 (2)
        • Tina is a true expert, but I'll relate my experiences: - Holly in N NV 15:31 May 2 (0)
        • Both. (m) - Tina in Ouray 15:16 May 2 (0)
      • Thanks. I tried a google search with WTMBoard and Introductory Logic and got almost nothing, so I'll do it the "slow" way. nt - Karin 14:59 May 2 (0)

Science Roots questions...m - MI Mom 12:23 May 2 (3)

• We're using them... - Amy in MT 18:37 May 2 (0)
• How I'm using it... - Diana in OR 16:03 May 2 (0)
• Looks helpful. I own this - LH 13:55 May 2 (0)

Grammar, shmammar! Help requested please. - momee 11:53 May 2 (1)

• We had that issue with R&S 5 and 6... - Heather in VA 11:57 May 2 (0)

I found a great site for free graph paper, number line paper etc - Karen in Maryland 11:44 May 2 (1)

• Thank you! - Stephanie in Jax 11:47 May 2 (0)

I can't believe it! I'm so relieved! ... (NEM and CC placement tests)... - Nan in Mass 11:31 May 2 (1)

• We're planning to begin NEM soon, so this is very good to hear, Nan. Tell your son great job! :-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 12:11 May 2 (0)

Needing a little more math help - Des 11:06 May 2 (8)

• I believe the answer is 1/3 or .3333333 . . . - cb in socal 11:40 May 2 (5)
  • Ed Burger says, "Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally." :-) - Janice in NJ 15:31 May 2 (3)
    • That's great. Thanks. "Mama" Shirley taught us that about 35 yrs ago. Was Ed a teacher of yours or your kids? (nt) - cb in socal 17:34 May 2 (0)
    • that's funny. It was 35 yrs ago with "Mama" Shirley. thanks (nt) - cb 17:31 May 2 (1)
      • OOPS - didn't think it posted first time. (nt) - cb 17:35 May 2 (0)
  • Thank you nt - Des 11:47 May 2 (0)
• I have an answer, but I do not know if it is right - Karen in Maryland 11:23 May 2 (1)
  • Re: I have an answer, but I do not know if it is right - Des 11:47 May 2 (0)

Has anyone used the Learnables French program?... - Heidi 9:51 May 2 (8)

• Booorriinngg! - Ruth in Ottawa 12:03 May 2 (3)
  • Ruth, which online school... - Stacey L in Canada 13:58 May 2 (2)
    • Also . . . - Ruth in Ottawa 14:30 May 2 (0)
    • Yes, AMDEC (more) - Ruth in Ottawa 14:26 May 2 (0)
• It depends on what you are looking for... - Christina in ME 10:21 May 2 (2)
  • We definately want to earn credit for it!... - heidi 10:26 May 2 (1)
    • Re: We definately want to earn credit for it!... - Nancy 13:50 May 2 (0)
• We're using it... - MIch elle 10:14 May 2 (0)

Looking up college admission requirements. Why would a college want a *six semester* high school transcript? Why would they not want the entire high school years? Thanks! nt - Linko 9:26 May 2 (2)

• They will eventually want it all...(m) - Kathleen 9:38 May 2 (1)
  • Okay, I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't think of that. Thanks so much for your help. nt - Linko 9:41 May 2 (0)

Question about state requirements for math - Linko 9:18 May 2 (6)

• Thank you! I figured that, but wanted to double check. I thought that as homeschoolers we had to meet the graduation requirements for the state we live in. Is that not true? nt - Linko 9:28 May 2 (1)
  • Well, yes and no...(m) - Kathleen 9:37 May 2 (0)
• Re: Question about state requirements for math - Linda in TX 9:25 May 2 (0)
• Re: Question about state requirements for math - Kathleen 9:25 May 2 (2)
  • I should clarify that a bit...(m) - Kathleen 9:29 May 2 (1)
    • Thank you, that makes sense. nt - Linko 9:36 May 2 (0)

Has anyone here used Notgrass? I'm having a history crisis :-)... - Heather in VA 9:12 May 2 (0)

How do you schedule Chalkdust Algebra 1? - Karen in Maryland 8:57 May 2 (2)

• We just started it... - MIch elle 13:20 May 2 (0)
• some thoughts - Hoggirl 10:09 May 2 (0)

SAT Q: Ds has the SAT this Saturday! What should he take with him.. as in supplies and snacks? Can he take his phone as long as he turns it off???...thanks! - Gamom3 8:40 May 2 (3)

• Even though it says not to bring a cellphone, most of the students had one with them in March... - Deb in PA 9:13 May 2 (1)
  • And then doublecheck that it is absolutely positively off! - erica 10:38 May 2 (0)
• Us too...had this one handy for you!! link inside... - Lynne 9:07 May 2 (0)

Another WWYD: Saxon Math and Lials question - Gamom3 8:39 May 2 (3)

• Is your son planning on taking more math? - Jann in TX 14:52 May 2 (2)
  • He was planning - Gamom3 19:05 May 2 (1)
    • Ask him... - Jann in TX 21:01 May 2 (0)

Has anyone used Holy's Biology textbook...more - Gloria 8:36 May 2 (3)

• I have an older edition of this book. - Jan P. 15:46 May 2 (1)
  • thanks!...nt - Gloria 16:03 May 2 (0)
• Sorry!...should read Holt's...nt - Gloria 8:37 May 2 (0)

More Basic AP questions... - Diana in OR 8:20 May 2 (4)

• Thanks for the input. Govt. is an area of interest for ds, so I may let him decide if he's up to the task. nt - Diana in OR 10:18 May 2 (0)
• You can do AP when your dc is ready... - Lynne 8:58 May 2 (0)
• Re: More Basic AP questions... - Kathleen 8:51 May 2 (1)
  • My ds, a freshman in public high school, has been taking AP World History (more) - JFS in IL 9:20 May 2 (0)

Calculator for algebra II through calculus - Ruth in Ottawa 7:54 May 2 (0)

To Laurel in CA: Thanks so much for the Logic syllabus you sent!!! It has been extremely helpful. nt - Teddi 7:34 May 2 (1)

• So glad to hear it! I really enjoyed teaching that class. nt - Laurel in CA 12:06 May 2 (0)

I'm questioning my math decision. Need advice on moving from A Beka 5 to BCM or Saxon, please. sm... - Zee 7:00 May 2 (5)

• I agree it depends on kid. My ds did BCM in approx 110 days at 11yrs old with no issue whatsoever. I'm VERY happy with BCM and highly recommend it! <nt> - Pamela 14:05 May 2 (0)
• Here's what we've done, FWIW, sm - Mary in VA 11:29 May 2 (0)
• This really depends on the kiddo... - Deb in PA 9:20 May 2 (1)
  • Argh, sorry, I did not proofread before posting. Forgive the many grammatical errors! nm - Deb in PA 9:22 May 2 (0)
• 6th Abeka seems much harder than 7th. To the - karen 8:30 May 2 (0)

To Amber RE: Nebraska and Missouri - Linda in VA 5:41 May 2 (3)

• Re: To Amber RE: Nebraska and Missouri - Amber 8:15 May 2 (2)
  • Amber, I just asked you a question about proctoring below, but am also interested in Linda's question! - OC MOM 8:51 May 2 (1)
    • Thanks for the e-mail, Amber. nt - OC Mom 23:13 May 2 (0)

Basic Question about AP classes - Linda in VA 5:35 May 2 (7)

• Thanks for your help - Linda in VA 9:05 May 2 (1)
  • Just a reminder... - Jane in NC 9:56 May 2 (0)
• Depends on the subject -- (m) - Gwen in VA 8:12 May 2 (0)
• I think it could be done either way, maybe depending on subject... - Lynne 5:57 May 2 (0)
• I've been pondering the high school class, AP class sequence - CindyB/STL 5:48 May 2 (2)
  • I am wondering, will college accept credit for taking a class like Bio twice (once "regular", once AP)? nt - JFS in IL 9:23 May 2 (1)
    • Yes - that is normally how it is done. nt - srjbdl 9:36 May 2 (0)

Has anybody used Apologia Advanced BIO & Teaching Company Human Body series?? - Lisa in TN 5:18 May 2 (3)

• We never used Apologia for A & P (we prefer Human A & P by Marieb), but we have used TCC DVD. THey are *excellent* and a must, imo! (nt) - Janie 15:09 May 2 (0)
• I think this is what my friend's dd did. - Jan P. 12:12 May 2 (0)
• We've used Advanced Bio but not the tapes. Can't say that the course was "enjoyed." LOTS of memory work involved. My student slogged through it. nt - Teddi 7:12 May 2 (0)

Those who've used Saxon for high school--did any dc not do well on SAT/ACT? nm - Peggy 5:15 May 2 (1)

• My dd used Saxon Algebra 1 - LoriM 6:31 May 2 (0)

Oh, the places *you* go?? :o) Do you visit other boards where the bar is high? Links? TIA! nt - Teddi 4:55 May 2 (1)

• I visit mainly..... - Pam L 8:21 May 2 (0)

Anyone use NARS? Can you give me the pros and cons of using them(m) - Gamom3 4:39 May 2 (9)

• I would not use NARS, but look at West River, or Clonlara instead. nt - Christina in ME 10:24 May 2 (0)
• Piggy back question - Danielle 6:22 May 2 (0)
• I once considered NARS but decided against it for similar reasons that Christina gave. nt - Anna 5:19 May 2 (0)
• I've considered it but no (m) - Christina in Space Coast 5:03 May 2 (1)
  • We use NARS - Kimm in WA 8:46 May 2 (0)
• Re: Anyone use NARS? Can you give me the pros and cons of using them(m) - Michelle in GA 4:58 May 2 (3)
  • Can you give me more information on Paragon Academy??THANKS!..nt - Gamom3 6:34 May 2 (1)
    • Re: Can you give me more information on Paragon Academy??THANKS!..nt - Michelle in GA 6:57 May 2 (0)
  • Can you give me more information on Paragon Academy??THANKS!..nt - Gamom3 6:08 May 2 (0)

I want to do World History Part 1 and 2, and take two years...I'm torn between 2 texts... - MIchelle in GA 4:36 May 2 (4)

• HO gets my vote too. We did it in 9th and 10th. (nm) - Susan in IL 11:41 May 2 (0)
• HO gets my vote. The TM is *excellent* - it gives you lots of ideas (m) - LisaNY 7:10 May 2 (2)
  • Thanks... - Michelle in GA 7:20 May 2 (1)
    • You're welcome! There is also an online syllabus for HO (m) - LisaNY 7:39 May 2 (0)

Our Co-op has switched from all Saxon math courses to Bob Jones. Could someone give me the pros and cons of this?Is BJU math good?How about if I used the DVD's? Thanks! - Michelle in GA 4:32 May 2 (2)

• There has been extensive discussion of BJU math in the last couple of months if you search the past boards nt - Valerie(TX) 6:28 May 2 (0)
• we're using BJU Algebra 1... - Michelle in AL 6:02 May 2 (0)

Introductory Logic, 4th ed.-Is it really new & improved? If this has been covered, please forgive and link me. nt - Teddi 20:12 May 1 (0)

Has anyone here tried a virtual online public high school? What was your experience? - Belinda 19:57 May 1 (7)

• Re: We did one for the 1st semester of 9th grade and we left............(this year) - Amber 4:44 May 2 (4)
  • Thanks, Amber. I don't want too many hours spent in study but I want a good program. m - Belinda 19:30 May 2 (0)
  • Who proctors your dd's tests? I've wondered how this was done. nt - OC MOM 8:34 May 2 (2)
    • Re: My dd's test are sent in to the CC here and she takes them there. - Amber 8:53 May 2 (1)
      • Re: typo: Should be "their" testing area ugh - amber 8:53 May 2 (0)
• We've done a few classes - Ruth in Ottawa 3:56 May 2 (1)
  • Good points. - Belinda 19:32 May 2 (0)

my daughter begins highschool and I am looking for a good curriculum to use - Claire 19:50 May 1 (6)

• Maybe, since you're a veteran homeschooler . . . - Luann in ID 21:37 May 1 (1)
  • Re: Maybe, since you're a veteran homeschooler . . . - Claire 13:42 May 2 (0)
• Oh goodness... there are so many mentioned on here.... - Kelli in TN 20:33 May 1 (3)
  • Re: Oh goodness... there are so many mentioned on here.... - Claire 13:52 May 2 (0)
  • Re: Oh goodness... there are so many mentioned on here.... - Claire 13:51 May 2 (1)
    • A few thoughts. - Jan P. 15:59 May 2 (0)

Can anyone compare TOG and TRISMS History Makers for me? (more)... - Heather in VA 19:34 May 1 (2)

• Trisms - Happy 6:32 May 2 (1)
  • Thanks - that is very helpful. nt - Heather in VA 9:28 May 2 (0)

recommendations for daily radio programs for teens to listen to...m - Kim in MI 17:48 May 1 (3)

• www.democracynow.org (radio, online, podcasts) - Dot 4:43 May 2 (1)
  • ah, a wtm'er with a mind akin to mine. ;-). nt - Deidre in GA 11:14 May 2 (0)
• Dave Ramsey and Dr. Laura (nt) - Janie 18:18 May 1 (0)

My ds (14) would like to learn shorthand... - KimberlyOR 17:02 May 1 (4)

• Thanks ladies! (nt) - KimberlyOR 9:38 May 2 (0)
• I prefer Notehand or 'Speed Writing' to shorthand... - Jann in TX 21:07 May 1 (0)
• I'm planning to teach my DS.... - erica 19:11 May 1 (0)
• What a great idea!! My mother would be thrilled...(m) - Kathleen 17:19 May 1 (0)

Does Thinkwell teach how to use the graphing calculator in any of their math courses? Tried contacting co. but no reply. Thanks! nm - Janet 16:41 May 1 (2)

• I asked them this question (m) - MaryM 17:54 May 1 (1)
  • Thanks, Mary. Very helpful! nm - Janet 4:46 May 2 (0)

Abeka vs Rod and Staff Grammar? - KNF-TX 15:28 May 1 (5)

• We've used both. I prefer R&S, although I did like ABeka. Here's why... - ereks mom 11:13 May 2 (0)
• Oh, boy...R&S for sure... - Ellie 7:42 May 2 (0)
• Ditto Kathy!!!! - ReneeR 4:57 May 2 (0)
• We love Rod and Staff and hated A Beka - Kathy D 20:30 May 1 (0)
• Re: Abeka vs Rod and Staff Grammar? - Tam 17:12 May 1 (0)

Thinking of switching to Henle Latin...anyone know where I would drop into this series after completing chapter 16 of Wheelock's ? nt - Sandy in MA 13:51 May 1 (0)

Do we take ourselves too seriously? - Anonynous Mom 13:49 May 1 (73)

• I just have to say that my boys would pitch HUGE fits if they had to dance/paint/etc! They would MUCH prefer studying Calculus! LOL! (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:45 May 2 (0)
• Re: poor communication is not good - Lisa 4:16 May 2 (16)
  • And now your posts are showing up as *Lisa*, *Mickey* and *Kramer*. nt - FloridaLisa 4:42 May 2 (15)
    • Re: Sorry Again, I got a co-op here...... - Kramer 6:46 May 2 (5)
      • Why didn't you explain that in your post below? You said (m) - LisaNY 6:58 May 2 (4)
        • Re: Okay, I will tell you again - Kramer 8:04 May 2 (3)
          • If someone pointed out that I was using multiple names (m) - LisaNY 8:26 May 2 (2)
            • Re: Because Lisa hadn't even posted yet......(m) - Kramer 12:40 May 2 (1)
              • NYS LEAH has groups all around NY. Have you checked them out? nm - LisaNY 14:29 May 2 (0)
    • Thanks for pointing this out, Lisa. How creepy. I'd much rather... - Lynne 5:35 May 2 (8)
      • Open post, right click, click on "view source", & check to see whether the string of #s (which are inside the < >) by the names match. Those #s are the IP addy. nt - Teddi 5:48 May 2 (6)
        • OK, that's the way I knew, but I just find it hard to keep that long string of #'s straight for comparative purposes!! and... - Lynne 6:06 May 2 (5)
          • Copy that string, then do "Ctrl F" and enter it into the search box. nt - srjbdl 6:34 May 2 (4)
            • Hmmm...that's not working for me. I get a message that says "text not found." Am I doing something wrong? nt - Teddi 6:40 May 2 (3)
              • You copy the string from the post, then go to the main page (where all the threads are), do "View Source" and do the Ctrl F on that source page. nt - srjbdl 6:48 May 2 (0)
              • Click on View and then Source for the entire HS board. Then Ctrl-F and paste in the copied address.nt - FloridaLisa 6:48 May 2 (1)
                • Got it. Thanks so much to both of you. nt - Teddi 7:04 May 2 (0)
      • Uh, that is *FloridaLisa* I'm replying to. nt - Lynne 5:37 May 2 (0)
• I don't think Anonymous Mom should be castigated on these boards for expressing her opinion, which is stated politely (m) - Michelle in MO 3:28 May 2 (20)
  • Besides being anon, I thought she was not honest about her own kids' achievement... - Robin in Tx 7:54 May 2 (15)
    • So,if everyone already knows who the op is, why the anon post? I be confused. nt - Teddi 8:07 May 2 (14)
      • I be confused, too, but I'm not sure we be confused about the same thing! LOL - Robin in Tx 8:27 May 2 (13)
        • Here's what I want to reconcile, (and it has little to do with any of this thread...) - Myrtle 9:17 May 2 (11)
          • Good post and more about little known schools. - Jan P. 12:52 May 2 (0)
          • Good points! - Robin in Tx 10:27 May 2 (0)
          • Good points. (m) - Jane in NC 10:21 May 2 (0)
          • You make excellent points...(m) - Kathleen 9:51 May 2 (7)
            • I'll even go you one further... - Adrian 12:28 May 2 (0)
            • Thanks for all your input on this board, Kathleen... - Robin in Tx 11:21 May 2 (2)
              • Robin, no doubt I didn't express that well...(m) - Kathleen 12:38 May 2 (1)
                • IPC... - Robin in Tx 14:19 May 2 (0)
            • Kathleen, I love your comment: - Holly in N NV 10:40 May 2 (0)
            • Student doesn't always need calculus for college - Momfmany 10:05 May 2 (1)
              • Momofmany, your ds sounded like me. - Jan P. 12:22 May 2 (0)
        • I wholeheartedly agree. Anonymous posts never seem to (m) - LisaNY 8:37 May 2 (0)
  • for me, it is all about hiding behind 'anon'..... - Peela 6:13 May 2 (1)
    • I understand to a certain degree; posting anonymously is not recommended per the board rules. There is no excuse for being impolite on the board, however. nt - Michelle in MO 6:26 May 2 (0)
  • Agree. I certainly see why she went anon. I think some are overreacting to what appeared to be rhetorical ponderings. nt - Teddi 4:29 May 2 (0)
  • Unfortunately tone gets lost in messages - Cindy/STL 4:14 May 2 (0)
• Re: There are many other message boards for you - Kramer 3:26 May 2 (4)
  • Kramer, your posts are showing up as *Mickey* throughout the board. ? nt - FloridaLisa 4:14 May 2 (2)
    • Re: oh, sorry - Kramer 4:23 May 2 (1)
      • Yes, it *does* matter. Unfortunately, because of the unscrupulous actions of a few (m) - LisaNY 5:59 May 2 (0)
  • Kramer, your posts are showing up as - FloridaLisa 4:13 May 2 (0)
• I am SO thankful for this board (m) - Gwen in VA 19:31 May 1 (7)
  • I'm on the Southside of Hampton Roads ... - CJ in VA 19:53 May 2 (0)
  • Oh, goodness, you just described the homeschooling attitude of many in this area! (m) - CynthiaOK 13:40 May 2 (0)
  • Gwen: I'm in Richmond. Where are you? - Linda in VA 3:39 May 2 (2)
    • I'm in Williamsburg (m) - Gwen in VA 8:15 May 2 (1)
      • Have you inquired... - Robin in Tx 9:19 May 2 (0)
  • where in VA are you? - Betty 19:49 May 1 (1)
    • I agree completely! :-) - Gwen in VA 8:16 May 2 (0)
• Re: More power to ya! But, your dd did not become a merit scholar hiking and doing water color..............(we know better don't we moms??????????).. - Amber 19:23 May 1 (0)
• I hope I take being a mother seriously. hmmmm sm - ChrissySC 19:08 May 1 (0)
• perhaps you should go elsewhere then, Ms Anonymous. nt - Peela 18:56 May 1 (0)
• What a bizarre post, coming from someone who was has said within the last few boards that your dd did both Saxon Advanced Math *and* Saxon Physics *and* graduated from an accredited online college prep program at **16** years old *and* took the PSAT and the ACT twice, and whose younger two are enrolled next year at Kolbe (a classical, academically rigorous program)! Are you reflecting on the WTM philosophy in general, or are you regretting some of the personal choices *you* have made? - Robin in Tx 18:38 May 1 (4)
  • While I don't undrstand the need for anonimity, I don' - Valerie(TX) 6:15 May 2 (2)
    • Sorry, ignore the above post--pushed send by accident...message inside - Valerie(TX) 6:23 May 2 (1)
      • The inconsistency I saw... - Robin in Tx 7:31 May 2 (0)
  • Oh, can't you just tell us "who" Anonymous Mom really is? You seem to have it figured.... - Kelli in TN 20:13 May 1 (0)
• It's always good for me to be reminded that... - Lynne 18:13 May 1 (0)
• I think we have different goals - Maverick 16:04 May 1 (0)
• Excuse me, but these are TWTM boards, so I assume that the participants are pursuing classical education as we are. (m) - Jane in NC 15:37 May 1 (0)
• WONDERFUL post!!!! Thank you for .... - Pam L 14:46 May 1 (2)
  • Re: Do you enjoy pollution? - Kramer 3:30 May 2 (1)
    • I read my post again, several times in fact. Please tell me what exactly is "hot a healthy attitude to share with children?" It is a VERY HEALTHY attitude to share with my kids! NT - Pam L 7:54 May 2 (0)
• I'm guessing that no, it just seems that way from the small slice of our lives that is discussed here (m) - Valerie(TX) 14:45 May 1 (0)
• Well, you raise some good points, but this is a pet peeve of mine... - Kelli in TN 14:45 May 1 (0)
• I come here for the rigor. - srjbdl 14:24 May 1 (3)
  • It is not the discussion of AP, CLEP, "rigor"..... - Pam L 15:12 May 1 (2)
    • "You can do it!" - Tamarind 19:16 May 1 (0)
    • Sorry got the names wrong.... Anon's post was the breath of fresh air. NT - Pam L 15:14 May 1 (0)
• A.M.-A Response - Holly in N NV 14:13 May 1 (0)

Kathleen: ? re Roberts' Writing About Literature... - Stacey L in Canada 13:35 May 1 (2)

• Stacey, I answered you below...(m) - Kathleen 13:53 May 1 (1)
  • Thanks for your replies,Kathleen. I wonder when most students represented here learn how to write about literature? (m) - Stacey L in Canada 17:17 May 1 (0)

Rosetta Stone users- do you use the accelerated track or the comprehensive? - Peggy in Ks 13:30 May 1 (2)

• We use accelerated - Sandra in NC 14:32 May 1 (0)
• Are you scheduling with SMS? - Sebastian (a lady) 13:35 May 1 (0)

Anyone use Word within the Word and the Magic Lens? - MN 13:19 May 1 (13)

• We will be using this, we are still in the lower levels now - Caesar's English, etc. I have several of the upper level books, if you had a specific question. nt - Melissa B 13:53 May 1 (11)
  • Are the student books consumable? nt - Rebecca in IL 17:26 May 1 (1)
    • Re: Are the student books consumable? nt - Melissa B 18:05 May 1 (0)
  • Re: We will be using this, we are still in the lower levels now - Caesar's English, etc. I have several of the upper level books, if you had a specific question. nt - MN 14:33 May 1 (6)
    • Re: We will be using this, we are still in the lower levels now - Caesar's English, etc. I have several of the upper level books, if you had a specific question. nt - Melissa B 15:56 May 1 (5)
      • How to get Teacher's ed for upper levels? Vocab. for example? nt - Teddi 4:22 May 2 (3)
        • I hadn't realized they quit selling them. I called them and they said they would call me back with more details. nt - Melissa B 6:26 May 2 (2)
          • Spoke on the phone to someone at RFWP: The homeschool book and teacher's manual are the same. You only need the homeschool book. There are no lesson plans and such in the teacher's edition of the upper level books. nt - Melissa B 7:58 May 2 (1)
            • Thanks! This program looks challenging and exciting!! I'm off to put this in my cart at Rainbow. nt - Teddi 8:22 May 2 (0)
      • Very helpful, thanks for taking the time! (nt) - MN 18:24 May 1 (0)
  • Is it really geared towards gifted children? - Michelle in AL 14:31 May 1 (1)
    • It was written for gifted students, but can be used by anyone.... - Melissa B 15:37 May 1 (0)
• I believe Carmen of Carmen&Co does; I'm thinking about it.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 13:25 May 1 (0)

Momofmany: short reply to you below.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 13:03 May 1 (0)

Consumer Math programs?? - Pam L 13:02 May 1 (1)

• Abeka worked very well for us. - Teddi 17:20 May 1 (0)

Will someone please tell me how to pronounce correctly the Latin word "struere?" Is it stroo ER eh? Or is that way off base? Thanks! - Janie 10:49 May 1 (2)

• Re: Will someone please tell me how to pronounce correctly the Latin word "struere?" Is it stroo ER eh? Or is that way off base? Thanks! - Kendall 11:08 May 1 (1)
  • My old latin teacher and I agree with Kendall. ;) (nt) - cb in socal 14:09 May 1 (0)

Tell me more about Thinkwell Physics and Calculus - Schmittgirlz 10:24 May 1 (2)

• Let me see if I can capture it for you...(m) - MaryM 16:01 May 1 (1)
  • Thank you, this is helpful. One more question... - Schmittgirlz 7:16 May 2 (0)

Jann in TX, I need some advice - Des 10:05 May 1 (2)

• Some of those problems are a little advanced... - Jann in TX 14:07 May 1 (1)
  • Thank you nt - Des 17:00 May 1 (0)

Graphing calculator for SAT - Linda in TX 10:05 May 1 (2)

• My ds said a normal caclulator would have worked but - Karen in CO 16:33 May 1 (0)
• Re: Graphing calculator for SAT - Gwen in VA 10:19 May 1 (0)

Does anyone have the TOC for Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method 2? TIA!nt - FranW 10:02 May 1 (0)

Help with a math problem? - HeatherC (Canada) 9:50 May 1 (3)

• Thank you! (more questions to come later....<g>) nt - HeatherC (Canada) 12:16 May 1 (0)
• Re: Help with a math problem? - Linda in TX 10:07 May 1 (0)
• Re: Help with a math problem? - Christy Walters 10:06 May 1 (0)

WWYD...Literature question - Gamom3 9:07 May 1 (1)

• I would have him write the papers. - AnnieG 14:52 May 1 (0)

Need help explaining a "higher level" of essay topics (more) - MS 8:36 May 1 (1)

• You are essentially giving the difference between...(m) - Kathleen 10:22 May 1 (0)

Finishing textbooks question inside... Especially opinions from TT users, please - Pam L 7:42 May 1 (11)

• We took 2 mths off of math this year so we are in a similar boat as you...m - Tap, tap, tap 6:48 May 2 (0)
• Personally, I would finish Algebra I and let dd test out of portions of Algebra II... - KimberlyOR 16:26 May 1 (0)
• My dd did TT algebra I last year and TTalgebra II this year. My opinion.... - Katia 10:20 May 1 (4)
  • Re: My dd did TT algebra I last year and TTalgebra II this year. My opinion.... - Pam L 11:28 May 1 (0)
  • just yesterday i looked at the Table of Contents for TT Algebra I. - Deidre in GA 11:16 May 1 (2)
    • I like your phrase of "finish the program you're in at your own pace........ - Pam L 11:32 May 1 (1)
      • I've always done and suggested the same.... - lh 12:21 May 1 (0)
• general thoughts... - Pamela 8:05 May 1 (3)
  • Thanks and more questions.... - Pam L 8:59 May 1 (2)
    • They didn't - Pamela 11:41 May 1 (1)
      • Great post. Great idea. Thanks for the time it took for such a great reply. *smiles* NT - Pam L 13:00 May 1 (0)

I need ideas for science - Terry 7:22 May 1 (16)

• Physical Science is often taught in 9th grade. nt - MaryM 11:45 May 1 (15)
  • Much to my chagrin, that is a little controversial right now... - Kelli in TN 14:50 May 1 (14)
    • My ds got into GA Tech with Physical Science in the 9th grade! nt. - Michelle in GA 4:39 May 2 (3)
      • Also- BJU Science, which is hailed as very rigorous on these boards, teaches Physical Science in the 9th as well. nt. - Michelle in GA 4:41 May 2 (2)
        • Again, I think this is a rather new trend... sorta like when Algebra I got bumped down to 8th grade for those who want to pursue an "advanced" tract. I called BJU about this... - Robin in Tx 8:12 May 2 (0)
        • Funny you should mention BJU.... - Kelli in TN 6:01 May 2 (0)
    • This is happening in Texas as well... it is the integrated physics and chemistry that is falling by the wayside... either being bumped to 8th grade, or given less grade point value... this is a change being phased in over the next few years. nt - Robin in Tx 19:22 May 1 (2)
      • If this is being phased in can't I just let my almost junior go with what she has.... - Kelli in TN 20:16 May 1 (1)
        • I am not an expert on this... just found out about it myself... - Robin in Tx 23:18 May 1 (0)
    • Physical Science is required in SC. - Jan P. 17:38 May 1 (1)
      • This making me feel a bit better.... - Kelli in TN 18:06 May 1 (0)
    • What do others in your state do? That might help <sm> - Pamela 16:22 May 1 (3)
      • Well, I know what you are saying and it seems our local schools at least have phys. sci for 9th.... - Kelli in TN 17:01 May 1 (2)
        • A little TN background in science. - Jan P. 17:44 May 1 (1)
          • And since my daughter, the one about to graduate from public school, with honors... - Kelli in TN 18:01 May 1 (0)
    • What's wrong with having this on a transcript??? This is news to me! (m) - MaryM 16:10 May 1 (0)

Thanks for the math help - Melissa 7:18 May 1 (0)

My student hits a wall with writing, Help!! - Dooley 7:11 May 1 (12)

• What if you used PTIW and spent the year working on paragraphs - moooom 9:57 May 1 (2)
  • Have you used this, is it exhaustive? nt - Dooley 11:33 May 1 (1)
    • I used this w/my dd in 8th/9th gr. (m) - LisaNY 6:44 May 2 (0)
• The Lively Art of Writing? nt - Michele in MN 8:57 May 1 (2)
  • Re: The Lively Art of Writing? - Dooley 11:36 May 1 (1)
    • No, it's not in novel form...(m) - Kathleen 12:41 May 1 (0)
• Re: My student hits a wall with writing, Help!! - Kathleen 7:16 May 1 (5)
  • Kathleen - Dooley 10:22 May 1 (1)
    • I don't know...(m) - Kathleen 12:40 May 1 (0)
  • Could you compare this book and Lively Art of Writing? - Kendall 9:37 May 1 (2)
    • Re: Could you compare this book and Lively Art of Writing? - Kathleen 9:41 May 1 (1)
      • Thanks (sm) - Kendall 10:56 May 1 (0)

Traditional Logic Book 1 - how do you determine the grade earned? nt - Lisa L. in MI 6:41 May 1 (1)

• I made up my own tests. - Jan P. 11:39 May 1 (0)

Algebra 2 suggestions - AnnieG 6:26 May 1 (8)

• Chalkdust (m) - Hoggirl 9:17 May 1 (2)
  • My dd is using CD Alg 2 this year---it's GREAT - Christi/NC 9:38 May 1 (0)
  • Thanks! - AnnieG 9:24 May 1 (0)
• Re: Algebra 2 suggestions - one2go 7:24 May 1 (4)
  • Re: Algebra 2 suggestions - AnnieG 8:33 May 1 (3)
    • Re: Algebra 2 suggestions - one2go 22:22 May 1 (2)
      • I emailed them yesterday - AnnieG 5:47 May 2 (1)
        • Math people aren't always great communicators.:-) (nt) - one2go 8:40 May 2 (0)

Comparing Math-u-see and videotext algebra - PattyBaranski 6:23 May 1 (2)

• Re: Comparing Math-u-see and videotext algebra - Jen 6:54 May 1 (1)
  • Thanks Jen,,, very helpful to me , too NT - Pam L 9:03 May 1 (0)

And one more question...VP's Omnibus books---does anyone have any info about when Omnibus IV is scheduled to come out? (It is the first book for rhetoric.) Thanks! (nt) - Janie 6:10 May 1 (2)

• I heard fall of 2008. (nt) - Kathleen 7:22 May 1 (1)
  • Last time I spoke with Veritas, I heard the same thing. :-) - Janice in NJ 8:01 May 1 (0)

Does anyone have a suggestion for a biography about William Wordsworth? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 5:55 May 1 (0)

Kathleen or Tina, I am trying to remember the name of the booklet about the studies ... (m) - SusanAR 5:53 May 1 (4)

• Are you thinking about Saving Science...(m) - Kathleen 7:21 May 1 (3)
  • Ahhh, yes, thanks for reminding me. -- Another question... - SusanAR 11:50 May 1 (2)
    • Thanks very much ~ - SusanAR 12:56 May 1 (0)
    • Oh, yes...(m) - Kathleen 12:41 May 1 (0)

Need Help Teaching Art History to middle and High Sch. students. - Judy 5:31 May 1 (2)

• Re: I used this.... - Heather in Savannah 11:17 May 1 (0)
• Re: Need Help Teaching Art History to middle and High Sch. students. - DollyM 6:41 May 1 (0)

About Kreeft's Socratic Logic........Don't I remember that somewhere there is available the answer key for those of us who bought the first edition (which does not have the key)? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 4:31 May 1 (4)

• I don't know about the 1st ed., but... - Lynne 7:58 May 1 (3)
  • Thanks for this tip! The e-mail addy is located where? nt - Teddi 17:22 May 1 (2)
    • Re: Thanks for this tip! The e-mail addy is located where? nt - Janie 18:12 May 1 (1)
      • Thanks so much! nt - Teddi 19:15 May 1 (0)

Geometry question, please? - Valerie(TX) 3:57 May 1 (5)

• Consider a right triangle and drop a segment from where its legs intersect to perpendicular to the hypotneneus (nt) - Adrian 12:57 May 1 (0)
• Re: Geometry question, please? - Christy Walters 9:44 May 1 (0)
• Thank you, I got the ratios of similar triangles part, but that's not what I meant (m) - Valerie(TX) 8:41 May 1 (1)
  • I didn't write that very well....it looks kinda "snippy" in print...not what I meant. :( nt - Valerie(TX) 8:43 May 1 (0)
• Geometric mean inside - Colby 6:04 May 1 (0)

Kathleen---Writing Themes About Literature---B&N lists two (m) - Michelle in MO 3:28 May 1 (7)

• It's the Edgar Roberts one--I own the 7th ed...(m) - Kathleen 7:23 May 1 (6)
  • Kathleen, I somehow acquired Writing About Literature, 9th ed., by Roberts. Any idea how this differs from Writing *Themes* About Lit?--nt - Stacey L in Canada 10:17 May 1 (2)
    • I haven't seen that, Stacey, but it sounds sort of similar...(m) - Kathleen 12:50 May 1 (1)
      • Okay, Stacey, I just looked at the TOC of the book you have...(m) - Kathleen 12:53 May 1 (0)
  • Thanks! Follow-up question about Spark Notes (m) - Michelle in MO 7:33 May 1 (2)
    • Re: Thanks! Follow-up question about Spark Notes (m) - Kathleen 8:01 May 1 (1)
      • Thanks again (m) - Michelle in MO 8:32 May 1 (0)

Kimm in WA... what year did you graduate from SHS? - frogpond1 22:02 Apr 30 (1)

• WHAT!!!!!! - Kimm in WA 11:15 May 1 (0)

Has anyone used "Skills for Rhetoric"? I'm looking at it for English for 9th grade..........any reviews??nt - Rachel 21:13 Apr 30 (0)

Help with Apologia - Deb 19:45 Apr 30 (6)

• The difference between Biology editions is mostly in enhanced photos and diagrams. And as for preparation (m) - FloridaLisa 20:43 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: Help with Apologia - Jan P. 20:03 Apr 30 (0)
• Forgot this... - Deb 19:48 Apr 30 (3)
  • Physics - Linda in TX 5:18 May 1 (1)
    • And why wouldn't it ? ? - LH 7:10 May 1 (0)
  • I'm in the same boat, having nearly all 1st editions, and I figure - ChrisN in NY 20:10 Apr 30 (0)

Writing ? - How do I teach them to show not tell in an essay? Any resources? - Kendall 18:04 Apr 30 (3)

• This is a tough area of writing! - Leah 16:33 May 1 (0)
• To answer one of your questions... - Stacey L in Canada 19:32 Apr 30 (1)
  • Re: To answer one of your questions... - Kendall 11:04 May 1 (0)

Does anyone use MUS in high school? - Pam L 17:41 Apr 30 (7)

• I posted a MUS testimonial further down the board. nt - Kimm in WA 11:22 May 1 (0)
• my dd uses MUS - Lori L 9:51 May 1 (0)
• We used Algebra I - Ruth in Ottawa 5:18 May 1 (2)
  • Re: We used Algebra I - Pam L 6:12 May 1 (1)
    • Yup, different kids need different things (nt) - Ruth in Ottawa 7:48 May 1 (0)
• Re: Does anyone use MUS in high school? - Judy of TN 19:41 Apr 30 (1)
  • Thank you... that was very helpful. NT - Pam L 6:11 May 1 (0)

Does anyone schedule on a QUARTER system? - Pam L 17:20 Apr 30 (5)

• Re: Does anyone schedule on a QUARTER system? - Karri 6:29 May 1 (0)
• We, too, have our own quarter system - Bev in B'ville 3:10 May 1 (1)
  • thanks. very helpful. NT - Pam L 6:17 May 1 (0)
• Sort of using a QUARTER system - Linda in VA 18:54 Apr 30 (1)
  • thanks. NT - Pam L 6:20 May 1 (0)

Abeka phy science and bio any opions? - Lauree 17:20 Apr 30 (3)

• Abeka Science - Jan P. 18:03 May 1 (0)
• A Beka Biology - Lori L 9:57 May 1 (0)
• You look kind of lonely here, Lauree. :-) HEY GUYS! This is my good friend Lauree!!!! She's a really nifty friend and homeschooler :-)))) Has anyone used ABeka science in high school? (Sorry, Lauree, if I embarrassed you:)))))))) nt - Jean in Wisc 8:31 May 1 (0)

Keys to Geometry and Consumer math questions inside.... - Pam L 17:15 Apr 30 (18)

• Pam, I don't think of B's as bad at all! - CynthiaOK 13:01 May 2 (0)
• We tried Keys to Geometry and found it b-o-r-i-n-g... - ValinBC 1:22 May 2 (0)
• Math has been tough here for a variety of reasons (m) - Martha in NM 13:12 May 1 (1)
  • Thanks for your comments. NT - Pam L 8:04 May 2 (0)
• Hey, my oldest... - StaceyL in Canada 18:15 Apr 30 (5)
  • Yep, and my daughter is reasonably good at math but really, really hates pushing her limits in that field. - Jenny in Florida 7:56 May 1 (3)
    • I completed math through Calculus when in CEGEC (college) in Quebec... - Stacey L in Canada 10:25 May 1 (1)
      • Make that *CEGEP*!--nt - Stacey L in Canada 12:54 May 1 (0)
    • Great post! Thanks. NT - Pam L 9:07 May 1 (0)
  • Re: Hey, my oldest... - Pam L 18:46 Apr 30 (0)
• I will be doing 'some' Geometry with my dd - Jann in TX 17:42 Apr 30 (3)
  • Re: I will be doing 'some' Geometry with my dd - Pam L 17:49 Apr 30 (2)
    • Yes I think the TM is a crutial part of the program... - Jann in TX 20:52 Apr 30 (1)
      • Re: Yes I think the TM is a crutial part of the program... - Pam L 6:23 May 1 (0)
• I am in the same place w/ my 17year old dd...we debating between also.... - Lorri 17:18 Apr 30 (3)
  • Re: I am in the same place w/ my 17year old dd...we debating between also.... - Pam L 17:53 Apr 30 (2)
    • Amen!! - JudyW 7:05 May 1 (0)
    • Totally agree!!! - Lorri 18:30 Apr 30 (0)

Help! Logic on the transcript? m - Barbara B. 16:40 Apr 30 (5)

• Many thanks to all! nt - Barbara B. 18:54 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: Help! Logic on the transcript? m - maryalice 18:13 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: Help! Logic on the transcript? m - Pam L 17:02 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: Help! Logic on the transcript? m - Beth 17:00 Apr 30 (1)
  • Thanks, Beth, this was exactly what I needed to know! nt - Barbara B. 18:51 Apr 30 (0)

New to this board (and am sure this has been discussed before): I'm looking for online high school courses . . . - TanyaS 16:35 Apr 30 (2)

• A long list... - LaJuana 2:46 May 1 (0)
• Online high school courses - Linda in VA 19:08 Apr 30 (0)

Kathy and Mary: Thanks for Thinkwell recommendations. Another question: Are math problems/homework completed online and graded online? Thanks.nm - Janet 16:12 Apr 30 (1)

• Yes, everything is online although you can print tests(sans answers) if you want(m) - MaryM 16:17 Apr 30 (0)

How different are the editions of Apologia Chemistry? - Andy 16:02 Apr 30 (1)

• Re: How different are the editions of Apologia Chemistry? - LaJuana 16:27 Apr 30 (0)

Oxford, Talisker, or Escondido Great Books Tutorials.....Which one?!? - happymainemom 16:02 Apr 30 (3)

• We loved Escondido Great Books Tutorials--the original! - Cathy in KY 16:26 Apr 30 (1)
  • Thank you, Cathy! :-) nt - happymainemom 18:10 May 1 (0)
• spelling errors in that post! Sorry. "our needs" :-) nt - happymainemom 16:04 Apr 30 (0)

Would Megawords for spelling be a good program for a struggling student? - Judy 15:35 Apr 30 (3)

• Yes here, too! - Tokyomarie 22:40 Apr 30 (0)
• Yes... - Lori D. 15:52 Apr 30 (1)
  • I agree - Susan in IL 19:48 Apr 30 (0)

cross post from general board: Help! Need book ideas for writing a critical analytical essay for lit class - please (m) - Robin in CA 14:10 Apr 30 (5)

• The trick here is to analyse something using a particular theory - Sebastian (a lady) 22:06 Apr 30 (1)
  • Sebastian--you are wonderful... thank you nm - Robin 8:37 May 1 (0)
• Although I'm not a fan of Margaret Atwood, her books and feminist theory go hand in hand. Try The Handmaid's Tale for a science fiction twist (though I'm not sure that could pass as "young adult" fiction).--nt - StaceyL in Canada (who spent far too many years immersed in lit theory and doesn't want to go there anymore!) 16:25 Apr 30 (2)
  • thank you staceyl...appreciate the help. :) nm - Robin in ca 8:38 May 1 (0)
  • thanks but I'm not too sure about atwood myself. What about "The Giver" ? nm - Robin in CA 17:00 Apr 30 (0)

Looking at Ecce Romani (per discussion here) and was wondering if there are sample pages anywhere???nt - Rachel 13:27 Apr 30 (0)

Has anyone used the D.I.V.E. cds with Saxon Math or BJU Science? - Noelle 13:04 Apr 30 (4)

• Re: Has anyone used the D.I.V.E. cds with Saxon Math or BJU Science? - Nancy 16:01 Apr 30 (0)
• I highly recommend them as both the book and the cd has helped reinforce/explain concepts for my dc. nm - Bev in B'ville 15:18 Apr 30 (0)
• Yes, (more) - Beth 14:31 Apr 30 (0)
• I didn't care for them with math... - Diana in OR 13:51 Apr 30 (0)

Jann -Q regarding what Pre-Algebra needs to cover. - Deidre in GA 12:14 Apr 30 (3)

• i just looked at the scope & sequence for TT. - Deidre in GA 12:35 Apr 30 (2)
  • The majority of the lessons... - Jann in TX 14:01 Apr 30 (1)
    • Thank you! nt - Deidre in GA 11:20 May 1 (0)

Ideas for teen book club wanted - both on structure and books - Momofmany 12:11 Apr 30 (2)

• Wow--this sounds like a Major Endeavour... - Stacey L in Canada 13:02 May 1 (1)
  • Re: Wow--this sounds like a Major Endeavour... - Momofmany 8:50 May 2 (0)

Do you have your teen memorize definitions for Apologia tests? - Sue 12:07 Apr 30 (9)

• Ds takes notes while reading the Apologia texts and the vocab are part of them....m - Tap, tap, tap 7:14 May 2 (0)
• No. We did that part of the tests orally -- I read the definition aloud, and they chose the correct term. nm - Janet in WA 19:21 Apr 30 (0)
• No, I require recognition, usage, and understanding, but not rote memorization.......(m).. - Lesley 16:43 Apr 30 (0)
• My son has so far - through Biology. My daughter may not - dfferent kids, different approaches... nt - Debbie in Ohio 16:16 Apr 30 (0)
• I made matching and occasional fill-in the blank type vocab questions. Sometimes I just "taught to the test" m - Chris in VA 14:48 Apr 30 (0)
• I do. Each day my ds reads, answers the 'On Your Own' questions, and writes the definitions of the words in the day's reading (m) - SusanAR 14:39 Apr 30 (1)
  • Same here. nt - ereks mom 6:07 May 1 (0)
• Re: Do you have your teen memorize definitions for Apologia tests? - Kendall 13:51 Apr 30 (1)
  • Re: Thanks so much, this is so helpful! sm - Sue 16:41 Apr 30 (0)

Sabrina - Momofmany 11:44 Apr 30 (1)

• Thank you for letting me know! I'm looking forward to hearing from you! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 13:45 Apr 30 (0)

Jann in TX or other Lial users...I have a question - Gamom3 11:42 Apr 30 (1)

• I just purchased them for my own dd for Intermediate Algebra... - Jann in TX 14:06 Apr 30 (0)

URGENT--Need Math Help!!! - Melissa 11:11 Apr 30 (4)

• can you give an example of the problem?...nt - Gamom3 11:39 Apr 30 (3)
  • Re: can you give an example of the problem?...nt - Melissa 11:42 Apr 30 (2)
    • Here is a link to a 5-minute online video that demonstrates - Claire 12:14 Apr 30 (1)
      • It plays through awfully fast on my computer, but that, along with this link - momof10 12:36 Apr 30 (0)

Syllabus (or Syllabi) sharing-care to add any?(sm) - Diana in OR 11:04 Apr 30 (2)

• AP Calc AB/BC schedules using Thinkwell... - Lynne 12:27 Apr 30 (0)
• Here's Spielvogel's Western Civ I and II. (nt) - Bev in B'ville 11:37 Apr 30 (0)

Material Logic...have you used it and how did it go?nt - Leah 10:53 Apr 30 (4)

• Yes, but... - Beth 17:07 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: Material Logic...have you used it and how did it go?nt - Lesley 17:03 Apr 30 (2)
  • Re: Socratic Logic by Kreeft--Is there a Teacher's ed./Answer key available?? - Teddi 20:26 Apr 30 (1)
    • Re: Socratic Logic by Kreeft--answer key....(m). - Lesley 20:42 Apr 30 (0)

Are Dr. J & Mr. H and Frankenstein recommended reading for high school? nm - Peggy 9:56 Apr 30 (12)

• Frankenstein is often included in British/ English lit courses, for many reasons. If you read it, please use a study guide besides or in addition to The Deadliest Monster,which is very limited in its approach to a complex novel.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:30 Apr 30 (0)
• I don't know if they're recommended, but my kids read them in 8th grade. nt - Beth 14:33 Apr 30 (0)
• My oldest ds read them in 9th grade along with The Deadliest Monster by Jeff Baldwin (m) - Deb in PA 11:23 Apr 30 (5)
  • Ds and I are *just* about to start this. Have any tips? :o) - FloridaLisa 13:46 Apr 30 (4)
    • Thanks ladies! I'll start w/ Jekyll & Hyde along w/ The Deadliest Monster then. nt - FloridaLisa 20:53 Apr 30 (0)
    • I have done this 3 times now with different students and will do it again next spring . . . - Luann in ID 15:59 Apr 30 (0)
    • My memory fails me, even though this was only 2.5 years ago... - Deb in PA 14:59 Apr 30 (1)
      • I may have used portions of the Glencoe guides, too. Link only inside... - Deb in PA 15:03 Apr 30 (0)
• I should probably stay out of this.... - Kelli in TN 10:46 Apr 30 (1)
  • LOL! nm - LisaNY 4:49 May 1 (0)
• My 10th grade dd and I just started Frankenstein--- - Jann in TX 10:37 Apr 30 (0)
• My teen read them for pleasure during 9th or 10th grade; she also read Dracula. (nm) - Kareni 10:19 Apr 30 (0)

WTM suggested Astronomy reading- Anyone actually read these? Have suggestions? - Barb in DC 8:19 Apr 30 (2)

• See Classical Astronomy! - Cathy in KY 16:30 Apr 30 (0)
• We bought the self-teaching guide - Chris in VA 14:55 Apr 30 (0)

BJU Spanish 1, 2nd edition question ---- cross post from main board - momof10 8:06 Apr 30 (1)

• Got this, thanks nt - momof10 12:40 Apr 30 (0)

Can we talk about History? Using a program or doing it on your own (or via WTM methods) - Debbie B 7:11 Apr 30 (9)

• Mind you, I don't have a high schooler - momee 10:04 May 1 (3)
  • Ah... now I know why you just "clicked" with me on the other board.... - Rhondabee 20:34 May 1 (1)
    • Hi Rhonda. Glad to know I'm not alone in this quagmire of teaching myself and my children. nt - momee 5:16 May 2 (0)
  • thank you........more - Debbie B 18:14 May 1 (0)
• When we have tried to discuss the Great Books without some sort of guidance, - Chris in VA 15:15 Apr 30 (2)
  • Excellent post. Thank you. nt - Debbie B 17:29 Apr 30 (0)
  • Oops==that's Scarlet.nt - Chris in VA 15:17 Apr 30 (0)
• Well, doing our own TWTM-inspired thing works for us. - Jenny in Florida 8:16 Apr 30 (1)
  • Thanks for your post too, it is also helpful in helping me think this through. nt - Debbie B 17:30 Apr 30 (0)

Could I get some feedback on my 7th grade plans (more)... - Heather in VA 6:15 Apr 30 (6)

• Anything for PE, music, art? (nt) - Claire 9:00 Apr 30 (5)
  • Well we don't do P.E... - Heather in VA 9:14 Apr 30 (4)
    • For art, possibly Artistic Pursuits. - Claire 10:43 Apr 30 (2)
      • I second Artistic Pursuits Junior High ;) nm - Nan in Mass 13:19 Apr 30 (0)
      • Photography would be another art possibility, (nt) - Claire 10:48 Apr 30 (0)
    • Here's a link to some free art lessons... - Michelle in AL 10:38 Apr 30 (0)

LaJuana, thanks for your reply below about Euro Hist. materials... - Lynne 5:44 Apr 30 (0)

I just found SWB's new history book in Hong Kong; any idea of the publication schedule for the rest? - Laura in China 5:21 Apr 30 (4)

• This book JUST came out and I think she mentioned anticipates 2 - 3 years per book. nt - Heather in VA 6:16 Apr 30 (3)
  • Thanks. DS is likely to use the first book in 2009/10, second in 2010/11. That might work, but the later years will be a problem. (nt) - Laura in China 6:37 Apr 30 (1)
    • My ds is on the same schedule - Maverick 13:25 Apr 30 (0)
  • whoops - ANTICIPATING - sorry nt - Heather in va 6:16 Apr 30 (0)

Has anyone used Experiences in Chemistry? Opinions... - Karen in Maryland 4:21 Apr 30 (0)

Has anyone gone form Saxon Algebra I to Chalkdust Algebra 2?... - Michelle in GA 4:20 Apr 30 (1)

• No, but we are going from non-Saxon - LH 6:21 Apr 30 (0)

Opinions on Physics Programs - Schmittgirlz 4:20 Apr 30 (6)

• Several secular options: Thinkwell, Giancolli, Saxon nt - MaryM 10:06 Apr 30 (2)
  • which would you say is the most rigorous? nt - schmittgirlz 11:00 Apr 30 (1)
    • To be honest, I'd use Thinkwell WITH Giancolli (m) - MaryM 11:53 Apr 30 (0)
• If you wanted a more rigorous course from one of the Christian publishers, you have several options. - Caron 8:04 Apr 30 (2)
  • does edition matter? - schmittgirlz 10:58 Apr 30 (1)
    • For BJUP, the edition *does* make a difference. - Caron 11:53 Apr 30 (0)

How does this list of literary works look? - Holly in N NV 20:03 Apr 29 (49)

• Another consideration for post WW II is Witness by Whitaker Chambers, especially for older students. nt - Robin in Tx 23:42 Apr 30 (0)
• My dd is doing American Lit next year. Here is our list so far: - Katia 12:46 Apr 30 (14)
  • Thanks for letting me see your list Katia! I especially appreciate your ideas - Holly in N NV 18:15 Apr 30 (4)
    • Oh, oh....about the short stories, I have a few more on my list..... - Katia 10:28 May 1 (3)
      • Thanks for the short - Holly in N NV 11:51 May 1 (2)
        • Oh, I wish we had known about this sooner..... - Katia 22:45 May 1 (1)
          • No problem! Maybe we'll see you next year.nt - Holly in N NV 12:53 May 2 (0)
  • So would you read ALL of those in one year? - DollyM 15:48 Apr 30 (6)
    • I'm not sure if your ? was directed to me or Katia, so I'll respond - Holly in N NV 18:25 Apr 30 (5)
      • In case it was directed at me... - Katia 20:39 Apr 30 (4)
        • Yes, okay. These replies make sense to me. - DollyM 6:24 May 1 (3)
          • Hey, DollyM...are you the one with the ballet dd that was thinking about going on the Hillsdale study abroad trip to England?? - Katia 10:34 May 1 (2)
            • If so..... - Katia 10:37 May 1 (1)
              • Yup - that's me. I will email ya! ;o) (nt) - DollyM 13:06 May 1 (0)
  • Hmmmm Was Bartleby-(trying to remember from my long -gone high school years) the character whose only reply was, " I'd rather not" ? nt - SusanAR 14:51 Apr 30 (1)
    • "I would prefer not to." Yep, he's the guy :-) nt - Katia 20:45 Apr 30 (0)
• Here is a list I have been working on.... - Lorri 12:00 Apr 30 (0)
• The Giver is a very easy read for this age group...I love MOST of The Jungle (more). - JFS in IL 11:03 Apr 30 (1)
  • Yes, I remember feeling a bit annoyed at the end of The Jungle myself. - Holly in N NV 18:41 Apr 30 (0)
• E. Frome and My Antonia - DollyM 5:25 Apr 30 (7)
  • These are two of my FAVORITES, Dolly. Don't miss Edith Wharton's House of Mirth and Age of Innocence, as well (they make a great contrast to EF). Also, Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop is beautiful. nt - Alicia 15:34 Apr 30 (0)
  • Funny finding in Barron's EZ 101 Study Keys about Ethan Frome - Delbra 9:18 Apr 30 (2)
    • Wow - and it sounds so B-A-A-AD, too. LOL - DollyM 15:42 Apr 30 (1)
      • Ha--you should give him a copy of EZ Study Keys and see what he does with that! smg - Delbra 16:36 Apr 30 (0)
  • Thanks Dolly. This is good to hear because - Holly in N NV 8:32 Apr 30 (2)
    • Well the boys uniformly disliked ALL the books we read (more) - DollyM 15:45 Apr 30 (1)
      • Oops! I am hoping the boys like some of the books we read :) - Holly in N NV 18:38 Apr 30 (0)
• I wouldn't pass on Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . . . - Luann in ID 22:35 Apr 29 (3)
  • Thanks, because if it sparks good discussion, - Holly in N NV 8:33 Apr 30 (0)
  • Agree! Plus don't miss out on Up from Slavery! nt - Teddi 5:11 Apr 30 (1)
    • Thanks for the rec. I just looked it up - Holly in N NV 8:39 Apr 30 (0)
• Love your list! Just one "caveat"... - Lori D. 21:55 Apr 29 (2)
  • Lori-thanks so much!!! That is exactly what I would like to know-ahead of time :) - Holly in N NV 8:46 Apr 30 (1)
    • scarlett letter - kate in seattle 9:06 Apr 30 (0)
• i love book lists - kate in seattle 21:35 Apr 29 (9)
  • Hi Kate-Thanks and... - Holly in N NV 9:10 Apr 30 (0)
  • Sci/Fi and Fantasy - Bluebonnet Academy 4:26 Apr 30 (7)
    • I am glad to hear a glowing review of Enders Game. - Holly in N NV 11:38 Apr 30 (4)
      • Ender . . . - Bluebonnet Academy 13:54 Apr 30 (3)
        • I made several people read my favorite book "The Sparrow" by Maria - Holly in N NV 18:50 Apr 30 (2)
          • I read those in a book group years ago... - Stacey L in Canada 19:40 Apr 30 (1)
            • Wow! So nice to meet someone who HAS read "The Sparrow" - Holly in N NV 21:13 Apr 30 (0)
    • Re: Sci/Fi and Fantasy - kate in seattle 8:58 Apr 30 (1)
      • Oops! I missed the "American" part of her OP! :o) nt - Bluebonnet Academy 13:45 Apr 30 (0)
• Just a thought... or four - Raders Fan 21:22 Apr 29 (4)
  • Hi Jennifer. Thanks for the idea of Billy Budd, - Holly in N NV 10:03 Apr 30 (2)
    • Yep, the weather is very nice, and the dc are working outside. But--brace yourself! Dh says snow returns on Thursday! - Raders Fan 10:30 Apr 30 (1)
      • Say it ain't so!! Snow!!! I was just going to buy flowers.... - Holly in N NV 12:50 Apr 30 (0)
  • Or three. Maybe I could learn to count. nt - Raders Fan 21:23 Apr 29 (0)

Latin questions -- Finishing LCII, what next for 2 boys, aged 10 and 12? (m) - Linda in NE 19:28 Apr 29 (6)

• DD, a 10th grader now in Cambridge Latin 4, has truly enjoyed the stories in the series. (nm) - Kareni 10:32 Apr 30 (0)
• Henle -- and do the CLC online for add-in . You wouldn't have to buy - lh 20:09 Apr 29 (4)
  • What is CLC? nt - mom2jrcsc 21:28 Apr 29 (2)
    • Cambridge Latin Course -- online with stories and games (link only inside) - Linda in NE 22:00 Apr 29 (1)
      • link - lh 6:25 Apr 30 (0)
  • I googled CLC online. What a great resource!!! I didn't know about this. Thanks. (nt) - Linda in NE 21:18 Apr 29 (0)

Linda in VA, re: Cambridge through Cambridge Uni... - Peela 18:51 Apr 29 (4)

• To Peela: Cambridge through Cambridge U - Linda in VA 8:08 Apr 30 (3)
  • oh thankyou- I want to continue onto the GSCE as well... - Peela 23:52 Apr 30 (2)
    • Aussie exchange rate - Linda in VA 14:57 May 1 (1)
      • lol, yes. nt - Peela 18:59 May 1 (0)

Mom of 7 - a question for you about grammar....... - Judy 18:42 Apr 29 (0)

Argumentation and Debate from HSLDA - any feedback? (m) - MaryM 17:26 Apr 29 (9)

• We've used this book. It's a standard intro text for NCFCA debate. (m) - Florida Lisa 18:05 Apr 29 (8)
  • Do your kids participate through a PS or homeschool group? TIA! nt - Kimm in WA 10:41 Apr 30 (3)
    • I believe there are some active hs clubs in Washington state. Check www.ncfca.org to see if there's one near you. nt - FloridaLisa 20:58 Apr 30 (0)
    • Re: Do your kids participate through a PS or homeschool group? TIA! nt - maryalice 18:19 Apr 30 (1)
      • Thanks. nt - Kimm in WA 11:34 May 1 (0)
  • Re: We've used this book. It's a standard intro text for NCFCA debate. (m) - maryalice 22:06 Apr 29 (0)
  • Wow, Lisa, thanks! (m) - MaryM 18:12 Apr 29 (2)
    • Re: Wow, Lisa, thanks! (m) - FloridaLisa 18:35 Apr 29 (1)
      • Lisa, thanks. I emailed you! nt - MaryM 18:50 Apr 29 (0)

Linda in NE - I have a set of Ecce Romani - Lisa in Winter Park 16:53 Apr 29 (1)

• I've e-mailed you. Thanks. (nt) - Linda in NE 19:30 Apr 29 (0)

Can anyone compare Thinkwell Math vs. Chalkdust? Thanks! nm - Janet 15:14 Apr 29 (5)

• Re: Can anyone compare Thinkwell Math vs. Chalkdust? Thanks! nm - Cathy 9:34 Apr 30 (0)
• Anyone? Or if anyone has comments on Thinkwell math (Precal, Trig, Adv. Alg types of levels), I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks! nt - Janet 3:27 Apr 30 (3)
  • We've used Thinkwell College Algebra. Two thumbs up! nt - MaryM 6:53 Apr 30 (2)
    • I was looking at this - does it NOT contain a textbook, only online lectures and notes? nt - Kimm in WA 10:43 Apr 30 (1)
      • Yes, no text although you can coordinate one of your choice if you waned to. nt - MaryM 16:19 Apr 30 (0)

Can someone recommend a Vocab curriculum that teaches the etymology too (not just Latin & Greek roots)? (sm) - Bluebonnet Academy 12:52 Apr 29 (6)

• Doesn't Vocabulary Vine do this? nt - ereks mom 13:36 Apr 29 (0)
• Word within the Word ? ? - LH 12:54 Apr 29 (4)
  • Anyone use this and the grammar co-program? (nt) - MN 22:10 Apr 29 (0)
  • This looks great..I'll link to website - Michelle in AL 16:09 Apr 29 (2)
    • Rainbow Resources sells this too (link enclosed) - Karen in Maryland 3:40 Apr 30 (1)
      • Link didn't post correctly you will have to do a search at Rainbow (nt) - Karen in Maryland 3:42 Apr 30 (0)

momof3, I answered your computer question below! nt - sixaresuper 12:41 Apr 29 (0)

Adrian, would you e-mail please?? Thanks. nt - KathyP 11:42 Apr 29 (0)

Question for Bluebonnet Academy - Sebastian (a lady) 10:43 Apr 29 (1)

• You have mail! :o) nt - Bluebonnet Academy 12:51 Apr 29 (0)

Questions about my 10th grade schedule (m) - Michelle in MO 10:39 Apr 29 (8)

• We're doing 10th grade this year... and we came to similar conclusions... - Nan in Mass 11:26 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: Questions about my 10th grade schedule (m) - Kendall 18:57 Apr 29 (1)
  • I think you're right---the schedule still seems pretty crowded (m) - Michelle in MO 2:51 Apr 30 (0)
• If you do the writing in Omnibus, along with the tutorial, you - Chris in VA 14:35 Apr 29 (1)
  • I skipped the "snippets" of Spielvogel readings that Omnibus assigned, also (m) - Michelle in MO 15:48 Apr 29 (0)
• Personally... - Christina in ME 13:52 Apr 29 (2)
  • Actually, that is what I'm hoping to hear! (m) - Michelle in MO 15:45 Apr 29 (1)
    • I would not keep track of hours... - Christina in ME 20:32 Apr 29 (0)

Pros and Cons of Artes Latinae - Lee 9:34 Apr 29 (7)

• I heard there was a new version coming out...more - Kim 7:48 Apr 30 (6)
  • Artes Latinae - one2go 14:37 Apr 30 (5)
    • Re: New Program and Memoria Press - Lee 17:00 Apr 30 (4)
      • Demo - one2go 4:08 May 1 (0)
      • How many years does Artes Latinae cover? moreq - Deb 17:01 Apr 30 (2)
        • Thanks so much! more - Deb 5:09 May 1 (0)
        • Re: How many years does Artes Latinae cover? moreq - one2go 4:15 May 1 (0)

Teen Pact and American Government high school credit...(m) - Sharon in SC 7:37 Apr 29 (9)

• Thank you all! This was very helpful! nt - Sharon in SC 19:27 Apr 29 (0)
• This will be our 4th year doing TeenPact... - Christina in ME 13:58 Apr 29 (0)
• our Teen Pact experience was worthwhile.... (m) - Lesley 11:44 Apr 29 (0)
• Our experience with Teen Pact has been very worthwhile. (m) - FloridaLisa 11:36 Apr 29 (0)
• More questions about Teenpact - Lee 9:36 Apr 29 (4)
  • Lee, see my response above for more answers to your questions. nt - Christina in ME 13:59 Apr 29 (0)
  • Lee, I also addressed your questions in my post above..(nt) - Lesley 11:50 Apr 29 (0)
  • Lee, I also addressed your questions in my post above..(nt) - Lesley 11:50 Apr 29 (0)
  • How to write a bill. (m) - FloridaLisa 11:43 Apr 29 (0)

Keystone, American School, & Learning - Mickey 6:17 Apr 29 (15)

• Re: Keystone, American School, & Learning - one2go 17:10 Apr 29 (1)
  • Re: Thank you, that's a great idea. nt - Mickey 1:22 Apr 30 (0)
• My personal list... - Nan in Mass 15:18 Apr 29 (5)
  • Nan, please elaborate... - one2go 4:22 May 1 (4)
    • Well... GRIN... - Nan in Mass 18:46 May 1 (3)
      • Boy, you guys had fun :-) - one2go 22:55 May 1 (2)
        • Yes - their heads are just short of face-level for short me... you have to remember that it is harder to climb down a tree than up one, too. ;)nm - Nan in Mass 4:22 May 2 (1)
          • Oh - and that the campus police would rather you didn't climb them at all. nm - Nan in Mass 4:24 May 2 (0)
• Is it important to outline the textbook? It might be - LH 11:37 Apr 29 (3)
  • Re: be all end all ?? - Mickey 4:48 Apr 30 (2)
    • Oh, I thought you were asking .... - lh 6:36 Apr 30 (1)
      • So did I when I gave you my list - sorry - my philosophy is different - Nan in Mass 9:31 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: The WTM philosophy & using Curriculums - Mickey 6:21 Apr 29 (2)
  • It sounds to me like you are already doing a pretty good job... - MamaBess 8:16 Apr 29 (1)
    • Re: I will try again - Where should our philosophy be heading? - Mickey 8:47 Apr 29 (0)

Poll...Do you really just let grammar shine through in Latin and not do a formal grammar program ever? Please tell what latin program you are using, how far in Latin you are, and how far you intend to go. Thanks (crosspost)nt - MI Mom 6:10 Apr 29 (6)

• My oldest dd got through Henle Book 2 ... - Connie in NC 5:58 Apr 30 (0)
• We finish a thorough study of English grammar in 7th grade... - LaJuana 15:56 Apr 29 (0)
• I've gotten away with it so far, ... - Nan in Mass 15:50 Apr 29 (0)
• We still do grammar on the side (m) - Michelle in MO 9:53 Apr 29 (0)
• I try to do English grammar . . . but. . . - lh 8:23 Apr 29 (0)
• Re: Poll...Do you really just let grammar shine through in Latin and not do a formal grammar program ever? Please tell what latin program you are using, how far in Latin you are, and how far you intend to go. Thanks (crosspost)nt - home'scool 8:10 Apr 29 (0)

Michelle in GA: Is Keystone's C++ a semester or year long course? nt - Linda in VA 5:18 Apr 29 (1)

• It's a semester course. nt. - Michelle in GA 5:37 Apr 29 (0)

Rod & Staff Grammar - Advice needed please - Karen 2:03 Apr 29 (3)

• Does she easily apply the grammar to her foreign language study? I'm glad... - Pam "SFSOM " in MD 5:12 Apr 29 (2)
  • Re: Does she easily apply the grammar to her foreign language study? I'm glad... - karen 13:02 Apr 29 (1)
    • Well, dd is doing first year high school Latin... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:24 Apr 30 (0)

Keystone geography - Joseph in SoCal 22:54 Apr 28 (0)

ummm`(blush) What is AP? - Lora 19:26 Apr 28 (3)

• It stands for "Advanced Placement"...(m) - Kathleen 19:34 Apr 28 (2)
  • Is this similar to a CLEP? (m) - April in VA 10:02 Apr 29 (1)
    • AP and CLEP. (m) - FloridaLisa 11:28 Apr 29 (0)

Algebra - Tammy 19:25 Apr 28 (4)

• We bought Chalkdust. - lh 8:28 Apr 29 (0)
• I concur with Tammy re ABeka's upper level math programs. (m) - Sharon in SC 7:40 Apr 29 (1)
  • Oops, meant to say I concur with *Jann*! Need to finish this first cup of coffee! :-P nt - Sharon in SC 7:40 Apr 29 (0)
• I'd go with any other program... - Jann in TX 19:52 Apr 28 (0)

This is really a beginner question, but here goes: In order to finish Calculus by senior year, a student would need to do Algebra 1 in 8th grade, correct? (m) - Erica in PA 18:48 Apr 28 (13)

• I guess I'm a bit confused because my high school used Saxon Math.... (m) - Erica in PA 12:03 Apr 29 (1)
  • Many folks do first two years Algebar-1 Algebra-2 - lh 12:56 Apr 29 (0)
• Consider this.... - Bev in B'ville 4:03 Apr 29 (6)
  • I think you need to stress mastery if you use this sequence - CindyB/STL 6:15 Apr 29 (5)
    • I also think the issue is maturity. Many kids can start Algebra at 11 or 12 but that wouldn't mean they were ready for Calc at 14 or whatever <nt> - Pamela 7:43 Apr 29 (0)
    • You're right, I have my children perform to "mastery" even now through Alg. and Geometry.... - Bev in B'ville 7:26 Apr 29 (3)
      • Oh, I think you're right... - Pamela 7:47 Apr 29 (2)
        • Maths achievement is not always a steady linear progression . . . - lh 8:42 Apr 29 (1)
          • I think we all agree... - Bev in B'ville 9:07 Apr 29 (0)
• consider what you mean by finish Calculus--there are two different AP exams... - Betty 19:13 Apr 28 (1)
  • precalculus.. - Betty 19:18 Apr 28 (0)
• minor changes... - Jann in TX 18:57 Apr 28 (1)
  • Also... - Belinda 19:05 Apr 28 (0)

StaceyL in Canada, I have a few questions about Nallenart - Trivium Academy 18:47 Apr 28 (3)

• French - StaceyL in Canada 17:34 Apr 29 (2)
  • Thank you StaceyL! (m) - Trivium Academy 19:37 Apr 29 (0)
  • Small correction: after L'Art de Dire, we moved on to L'Art de *Lire*.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:35 Apr 29 (0)

Wondering if anyone has used Oakmeadows HS curriculum..more - Gloria 16:37 Apr 28 (2)

• Gloria, you might like to ask your question on the Oak Meadow Yahoo group ... - Kareni 8:37 Apr 29 (1)
  • Thanks!...nt - Gloria 16:31 Apr 30 (0)

Has anyone tried ALEKS math as a stand-alone course for higher level math courses? Thanks for your help! nm - Janet 15:58 Apr 28 (8)

• By higher level, you mean..... ?? nt - Pam "SFSOM " in MD 16:39 Apr 28 (7)
  • Good point. Trig, Precalculus, etc. TIA nm - Janet 16:41 Apr 28 (6)
    • Ah, then no, sorry. We will finish with geometry and dd will "test out" of it... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:47 Apr 28 (5)
      • Is ALEKS all your dd used for Geometry? How long did it take her? nt - mom2abcd 20:12 Apr 28 (4)
        • She completed the geometry component in... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:36 Apr 29 (3)
          • What did she use for geometry proofs?...nt - KC 4:49 Apr 29 (2)
            • Oh, nothing formal. I just taught her how to line up her work on... - Pam "SFSOM " in MD 5:03 Apr 29 (1)
              • Thanks, I remember that from geometry... - KC 10:40 Apr 29 (0)

Chalkdust Pre-calculus looks like it would take 2 years to complete. Any experiences with this? TIA - Janet 15:57 Apr 28 (6)

• Our experience with this ... - Cynde 18:29 Apr 28 (3)
  • Makes sense. I was thinking Trig was 1 semester and PreCalc was a year. . . - LH 18:45 Apr 28 (2)
    • Our colleges don't even have College Algebra . . - LH 8:47 Apr 29 (0)
    • Pre-Calc consists of one semester of Trig and one semester of College Algebra (3). nt - Jann in TX 18:59 Apr 28 (0)
• Why? is it based on the number of sections ? - LH 16:49 Apr 28 (1)
  • The DVD's instruction is longer than other CD courses, if I was told correctly. Additionally, completing the problems seems as if it would take longer than some of the other CD books. HTH's. - Janet 15:11 Apr 29 (0)

Has anyone tried American School Chemistry ?? nt - Mickey 15:47 Apr 28 (1)

• Isn't AS releasing a newer Chemistry course in the near future ? ? - lh 16:50 Apr 28 (0)

On the topic of AP exams...How many of you successfully put together your own AP class without outside input.... - Mommyfaithe 15:45 Apr 28 (12)

• I did APUSH - Susan in IL 19:02 Apr 28 (0)
• I'm doing an AP European History course this year... - LaJuana 17:36 Apr 28 (10)
  • I tried to join the AP Statistics discussion group and was asked for my certified school status... - Deb in PA 5:26 Apr 29 (6)
    • I joined the AP Stats group a couple of months back... - Jan in MO 12:58 Apr 29 (5)
      • Thanks, Jan. I was just surprised at the request, I guess-maybe it will work out fine. Has your student completed AP Stats? (m) - Deb in PA 13:22 Apr 29 (4)
        • Re: Thanks, Jan. I was just surprised at the request, I guess-maybe it will work out fine. Has your student completed AP Stats? (m) - LaJuana 17:43 Apr 29 (2)
          • LaJuana, here's the reply... - Deb in PA 5:01 Apr 30 (1)
            • Oh, that makes sense... - LaJuana 9:45 Apr 30 (0)
        • My student hasn't done AP stats yet. I was considering it for next year or the year after. I like to plan ahead. :) - Jan in MO 15:03 Apr 29 (0)
  • LaJuana, what materials from the College Board... - Lynne 20:02 Apr 28 (1)
    • Re: LaJuana, what materials from the College Board... - LaJuana 17:40 Apr 29 (0)
  • Thanks LaJuana...i will keep you posted as to what text I choose... - Mommyfaithe 18:31 Apr 28 (0)

I need some perspective regarding our 9th grade schedule before I throw in the towel... - Diana in OR 15:41 Apr 28 (29)

• One more thought...can he ride his bike? - Maverick 11:37 Apr 30 (0)
• We've been doing a similar schedule for the last four years or so... - Lynne 8:58 Apr 29 (0)
• You know what? I'd give him a chance to see if he can make it all work. nm - Janet in WA 22:57 Apr 28 (1)
  • That's what my folks did. :-) - lh 11:39 Apr 29 (0)
• Pop Warner & AAYFC both go past 8th grade... - Jennifer 21:38 Apr 28 (0)
• FWIW, I told my daughter NO when she asked to have a split schedule like that. It just wouldn't work for me and would have made her schooling difficult, IMO <nt> - Pamela 20:16 Apr 28 (0)
• WOW! Thanks for all the great ideas!!! All your comments have helped me think outside of the little "bubble" that I've been trying to fit our schedule into, lol. nt - Diana in OR 19:13 Apr 28 (0)
• Can you begin school earlier? 6:45 instead of 7:45? nm - Stacy in NJ 18:52 Apr 28 (0)
• My ds has had a crazy schedule this year. - Jan P. 18:21 Apr 28 (0)
• I think you need to adjust, let yourself become "someone you're not" for this short season of your son's life..... - Kayleen Todd 17:07 Apr 28 (2)
  • We have had the same situation and I came to the same conclusion as you.... - Kelli in TN 19:17 Apr 28 (0)
  • I have a dd in PS and her school day does not end with the last bell... - Jann in TX 19:06 Apr 28 (0)
• Coming from a somewhat similiar situation...got long - Sara in Ohio 17:02 Apr 28 (0)
• I was a musician and an athlete in PS high sch - LH 16:54 Apr 28 (0)
• My perspective ... - Janie 16:18 Apr 28 (1)
  • Re: My perspective ... - Diana in OR 16:41 Apr 28 (0)
• Does choir meet every day? - AnnieG 16:06 Apr 28 (4)
  • No, not everyday, but... - Diana in OR 16:31 Apr 28 (2)
    • Well, it not being every day allows for him to have more time on the 5 academic classes on the other 2-3 days per week. That seems like it would work <nt> - Pamela 20:15 Apr 28 (1)
      • AND I wouldn't think having "homework" would be too awful either. Other kids do it, right? <nt> - Pamela 20:17 Apr 28 (0)
  • LOL (M) - Ria 16:08 Apr 28 (0)
• Honestly? I'd have him drop choir (m) - Ria 15:52 Apr 28 (7)
  • Dropping choir... - Diana in OR 16:20 Apr 28 (6)
    • Honestly, I wouldn't either (m) - Michelle in MO 3:58 Apr 29 (0)
    • What other choir opportunities do you have? - Ruth in Ottawa 16:30 Apr 28 (4)
      • That I know of... - Diana in OR 16:35 Apr 28 (3)
        • Check again with the boy choir. Sometimes they'll have a continuing program... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:49 Apr 28 (0)
        • Would your church's regular choir take him? - Sebastian (a lady) 17:09 Apr 28 (1)
          • My daughter is in choir in church (m)? - Christina in Space Coast 17:49 Apr 29 (0)

Ria ------ Keystone Courses - Mickey 15:34 Apr 28 (5)

• Anyone with experience with Keystone AP courses? - MaryM 15:52 Apr 28 (1)
  • Call Keystone and ask them detailed questions. They are very nice. nt - Ria 9:14 Apr 30 (0)
• Nope...I've never seen AS Chem (m) - Ria 15:46 Apr 28 (2)
  • Re: Wow, you're in my living room - Mickey 15:51 Apr 28 (1)
    • What we did (m) - Ria 15:53 Apr 28 (0)

Algebra II for boy interested in engeinnering? - Kimm in WA 13:32 Apr 28 (19)

• Sounds like you have plenty of time - Ruth in Ottawa 16:35 Apr 28 (6)
  • Well, the reason I'm considering changing - Kimm in WA 17:14 Apr 28 (5)
    • Hmmm . . . - Ruth in Ottawa 18:52 Apr 28 (4)
      • Re: Hmmm . . . - Kimm in WA 11:06 Apr 30 (3)
        • If you haven't been using the MUS honors books, - Ruth in Ottawa 12:22 Apr 30 (1)
          • Honors book - Kimm in WA 11:37 May 1 (0)
        • That is, NEM as a supplement. nt - Kimm in WA 11:07 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: My son's experience - Mickey 15:44 Apr 28 (8)
  • Very good advice (m) - Ria 15:48 Apr 28 (7)
    • Re: Our kids are all so different - Mickey 16:03 Apr 28 (6)
      • We are proud! (m) - Ria 16:11 Apr 28 (5)
        • What'd you use for HS math in your homeschool? TIA! nt - Kimm in WA 17:11 Apr 28 (4)
          • Classes from Keystone along w/ NEM, and classes from a local univ. nt - Ria 17:37 Apr 28 (3)
            • Keystone - Kimm in WA 18:30 Apr 28 (2)
              • Answers... - Ria 9:17 Apr 30 (1)
                • MUS & NEM - Kimm in WA 11:03 Apr 30 (0)
• I'd look into Keystone (m) - Ria 15:12 Apr 28 (1)
  • Re: And if you do that.... - Mickey 15:28 Apr 28 (0)
• BTW, VT is out b/c of price. (nt) - Kimm in WA 13:46 Apr 28 (0)

SMARR lit. guides that you download -- what are your thoughts on these? How long to go thru one? Thx! (nt) - Lori D. 11:54 Apr 28 (1)

• I haven't seen these, but I'd like to know more, so I'm interested in seeing the responses. : ) nt - ereks mom 13:39 Apr 29 (0)

Anyone used NC Virtual Public School to take AP? - Laura 11:38 Apr 28 (4)

• I emailed NC virtual school about this issue - more - ncmomof3 12:13 Apr 29 (2)
  • I think we in NC are missing the boat on this one...... - Holly S/NC 18:14 Apr 29 (1)
    • Re: I think we in NC are missing the boat on this one...... - ncmomof3 16:35 Apr 30 (0)
• These are not free to homeschoolers. That is all I know. nt - Holly S/NC 14:07 Apr 28 (0)

Middle school science sequence...(xpost from curr board) - Michelle in AL 9:26 Apr 28 (1)

• Middle school science sequence...(xpost from curr board) - Sharon in NorCal 11:42 Apr 28 (0)

PSAT -- how far does it go in math? writing? how prepare? - Sandy 9:17 Apr 28 (2)

• Thanks, Kathleen. The link you provided has *everything* I need! nt - Sandy 12:54 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: PSAT -- how far does it go in math? writing? how prepare? - Kathleen 9:28 Apr 28 (0)

Why isn't Classmate math a good math choice? I haven't seen any discussion on this program at all? ...nt - Francie in CA 9:10 Apr 28 (5)

• Was Geometry and Algebra 2 in the Classmate package of cd's? nt - Francie in CA 11:06 Apr 28 (2)
  • Geometry was. Not sure about Algebra II. (nt) - Claire 11:48 Apr 28 (1)
    • I don't think they ended up coming out with Alg. II CD's. They switced to online only. nm - LisaNY 11:54 Apr 28 (0)
• My dd. used it last year for 9th grade (m) - LisaNY 9:21 Apr 28 (1)
  • We used it for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and now... - Paula in NH 9:51 Apr 28 (0)

Struggling with Henle, online Henle course OR Latin in the Christian Trivium? - Margo 9:09 Apr 28 (8)

• If you do stick with Henle (m) - LisaNY 11:59 Apr 28 (7)
  • I dropped Henle with my ds and regret it. - Jan P. 18:25 Apr 28 (6)
    • Thanks for the replies... - Margo 22:02 Apr 28 (5)
      • There is actually a lot of instruction in the second year book...(m) - Kathleen 22:45 Apr 28 (4)
        • Thank you, thank you! That is just what I wanted to hear.... - Margo 7:35 Apr 29 (3)
          • Re: Thank you, thank you! That is just what I wanted to hear.... - Kathleen 19:10 Apr 29 (2)
            • Can you tell me about the syllabus? - Margo 5:52 Apr 30 (1)
              • Re: Can you tell me about the syllabus? - Kathleen 6:55 Apr 30 (0)

Penelope Lively's story adaptation of the Aeneid, "In Search of a Homeland" -- any comments? (more) - Lori D. 9:08 Apr 28 (2)

• It's done in the same vein as the Rosemary Sutcliff books "Black Ships before Troy" and "The Wanderings of Odysseus". (more) - readwithem 10:05 Apr 28 (1)
  • Great thumbnail review -- and other recommendation. Thanks so much! (nt) - Lori D. 10:07 Apr 28 (0)

Favorite version of Beowulf? (for 8th/9th gr. boys) Thanks! (nt) - Lori D. 9:06 Apr 28 (4)

• We read Rosemary Sutcliff first. then listened to Seamus Heaney. All my boys enjoyed it, down to the first grader! nt - Laurie4b 19:57 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: Favorite version of Beowulf? (for 8th/9th gr. boys) Thanks! (nt) - Cedarmom 9:50 Apr 28 (2)
  • Re: Favorite version of Beowulf? (for 8th/9th gr. boys) Thanks! (nt) - Caryn 11:55 Apr 28 (0)
  • Agree, especially the audio. (nt) - Moira in MA 10:08 Apr 28 (0)

Does anyone know how MyMathLab for Lial's works? Thanks nt - MI Mom 6:54 Apr 28 (1)

• The only experience I have had with it is with in college (m) - CynthiaOK 7:10 Apr 28 (0)

If you had to choose between these two math programs.... - Michelle in GA 6:51 Apr 28 (1)

• I've ordered Chalkdust. - LH 8:00 Apr 28 (0)

A must-have? The WTM---new edition?? I have the older ed. - Teddi 6:06 Apr 28 (4)

• Teddi, I have the new one for sale... - mom2abcd 20:28 Apr 28 (0)
• I bought the new ed and sold the old one. nt - Anna 14:57 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: A must-have? The WTM---new edition?? I have the older ed. - one2go 8:35 Apr 28 (0)
• I have both. I noticed enough of a difference to warrant buying the new one (m) - LisaNY 6:50 Apr 28 (0)

Wahoo bought the TI 83 Plus Graphing Calculator at at yard sale for $5.00 - Karen in Maryland 6:02 Apr 28 (4)

• Oh, what a deal! nt - mom2abcd 20:29 Apr 28 (0)
• And the rest of the good news is that they had *2* and you picked up the second one for me? : ) - Lynne 8:13 Apr 28 (1)
  • I will keep an eagle eye out for one for you(nt) - Karen in Maryland 9:15 Apr 28 (0)
• And the rest of the good news is that they had *2* and you picked up the second one for me? : ) - Lynne 8:12 Apr 28 (0)

Is Keystone generally considered a good source for classes in terms of breadth and depth? TIA nm - Janet 5:56 Apr 28 (8)

• My kids have really enjoyed most of their Keystone classes, too (m) - Ria 12:56 Apr 28 (3)
  • They took physics, also. Good course. nt - Ria 12:57 Apr 28 (2)
    • Thanks, Ria. Do you find the math courses need a lot of parent input for instruction? nm - Janet 14:31 Apr 28 (1)
      • No (m) - Ria 15:14 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: Is Keystone generally considered a good source for classes in terms of breadth and depth? TIA nm - Michelle in GA 6:44 Apr 28 (3)
  • Michelle, thanks so much! Great info. One more question: Would you categorize the "honors chemistry" as acceptable if credited as a non-honors course? Thanks. nm - Janet 8:17 Apr 28 (2)
    • Re: Michelle, thanks so much! Great info. One more question: Would you categorize the "honors chemistry" as acceptable if credited as a non-honors course? Thanks. nm - Michelle in GA 8:39 Apr 28 (1)
      • Great info! My daughter has actually completed a chemistry lab class so this may be the perfect way to round it out for non-science kid. So appreciate your help. nt - Janet 9:06 Apr 28 (0)

MIchelle in MO...... - Janie 5:50 Apr 28 (3)

• Thank you, Janie! You guys are lifesavers! One more question---I went ahead and ordered Omnibus II (m) - Michelle in MO 9:49 Apr 28 (2)
  • I would email Cindy...(m) - Kathleen 13:01 Apr 28 (1)
    • I think you're right---I've spent considerable time on the internet today (m) - Michelle in MO 13:12 Apr 28 (0)

Anyone's child decide to go into Law Enforcement after homeschool graduation? - CLS 5:06 Apr 28 (13)

• Does your town have a Police Cadet program?(sm) - Diana in OR 15:27 Apr 28 (0)
• My son did!... - MamaBess 7:45 Apr 28 (4)
  • MamaBess, can you tell me more about Forensic Psychology? (m) - LisaNY 8:35 Apr 28 (3)
    • my ds has always loved the subject.... - MamaBess 10:53 Apr 28 (1)
      • Thanks, MamaBess (m) - LisaNY 11:02 Apr 28 (0)
    • Just adding - my dd. is really good at languages. She was able to handle Spanish III this year (m) - LisaNY 8:49 Apr 28 (0)
• We talked to our local CSI guys on a field trip & they suggest - K-FL 7:00 Apr 28 (3)
  • Wow! That's a cool field trip. How did you plan it? nm - LisaNY 7:18 Apr 28 (2)
    • Actually, the library did it. We're in a small town so our CSI unit is pretty small, & mainly mobile. :o) nt - K-FL 10:39 Apr 28 (1)
      • I have to check into this to see if we could arrange a field trip. Thanks! :o) nm - LisaNY 11:03 Apr 28 (0)
• My dd is planning on this.... - Kelly in VA 6:20 Apr 28 (2)
  • You've got the basics down... - GVA 7:54 Apr 28 (1)
    • Thanks! .. (more) - Kelly in VA 10:03 Apr 28 (0)

Those using Apologia science courses, do you supplement with anything else? What do you use and what grade level did/do you supplement?...nt - Busy Bee 4:27 Apr 28 (2)

• We used a couple... - Lynne 8:20 Apr 28 (0)
• Apologia science course sequence....(m) - Lesley 7:06 Apr 28 (0)

Mary in ID. Try the Stanley Lombardo translation of the Iliad, Odyssey, and Aeneid. . . More - Carmen & Co. 21:14 Apr 27 (3)

• This looks wonderful! Thank you so much for posting this! nt - Mary in ID 8:46 Apr 28 (0)
• Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this!!! nt - Teddi 5:18 Apr 28 (0)
• Not Mary, but this looks pretty good! I was going to suggest the DK Classics version of The Odyssey (even though it's for children). nt - Michelle in MO 3:22 Apr 28 (0)

Any good literature for 1800 time period? (crosspost on HS board)nt - Chocolate Princess 21:06 Apr 27 (2)

• ok, crosspost on K-8 board nt - Chocolate Princess 21:07 Apr 27 (1)
  • 8th grade....historical fiction, biographies nt - Chocolate Princess 7:05 Apr 28 (0)

Does the Grammar Ace put out by Sonlight really have "all the grammar the need"? nt - MI Mom 20:06 Apr 27 (0)

Is there a site that compares colleges (and that has admission requirements) - Sebastian (a lady) 19:05 Apr 27 (6)

• follow up question: history vs. social studies - Sebastian (a lady) 17:12 Apr 28 (0)
• We use MyRoad at collegeboard.com - Sandra in NC 4:48 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: Is there a site that compares colleges (and that has admission requirements) - Nancy 20:40 Apr 27 (1)
  • I went to this one and PrincetonReview. There's Rate Your Professor....... - Padmé 6:32 Apr 28 (0)
• Haven't loooked too much, but - one2go 19:28 Apr 27 (0)
• Have you been to www.collegeboard.com ? - DollyM 19:24 Apr 27 (0)

Are the Cambridge Latin Course and the Oxford Latin Course similar? (m) - Linda in NE 18:23 Apr 27 (3)

• Love Cambridge, haven't used Oxford - Linda in VA 5:25 Apr 29 (0)
• I use Cambridge, have owned Oxford... - Peela 20:39 Apr 28 (1)
  • that would be I *havn't* used Oxford. nt - Peela 20:40 Apr 28 (0)

Another ?: has anyone used Movies as Literature? Would you recoment it? Comments?--nt - StaceyL in Canada (back from the local hs conference/ book fair) 17:32 Apr 27 (3)

• I would recommend it... - Susan M in WA 21:16 Apr 30 (0)
• *Recommend*!!--nt - StaceyL in Canada (who apparently can read but not type) 17:33 Apr 27 (1)
  • It looks really interesting, doesn't it? - one2go 8:46 Apr 28 (0)

We're enjoying A House For My Name: A Survey of the OT, by Peter Leithart. Does anyone know of a comparable book re the NT?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:20 Apr 27 (5)

• No, but he's written similar books on Shakespeare, Austen, Ancient Greek writings, etc. m - Beth S 10:44 Apr 28 (1)
  • Oh, I know--I'm hoping for something similar re the NT.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:26 Apr 28 (0)
• Can I ask you a few questions about this? - CynthiaOK 7:19 Apr 28 (1)
  • Re: Can I ask you a few questions about this? - StaceyL in Canada 10:18 Apr 28 (0)
• Wow, I could have written this message. I hope you get some answers!! nt - leslie 19:55 Apr 27 (0)

Pamela, about the speedreading4kids... - Bilby 16:57 Apr 27 (2)

• I didn't get the video so I can't be much help there. SO I figure you'll be just fine :D <nt> - Pamela 18:32 Apr 27 (1)
  • Thank you. I'm looking forward to getting this. nt - Bilby 18:55 Apr 27 (0)

Has anyone used the Teaching Company Chemistry lectures? Opinions or experiences? Thanks. nt - Janet 16:54 Apr 27 (4)

• We watched most of them. The first six or so are a review of basic (m) - Martha in NM 7:33 Apr 28 (0)
• I think these are beneficial for some students (m) - CynthiaOK 7:23 Apr 28 (0)
• We watched a few... - StaceyL in Canada 17:19 Apr 27 (1)
  • Stacey, Very helpful! Thanks. nm - Janet 5:19 Apr 28 (0)

Anybody try "Teaching Tapes" for Saxon Math? TIA - Nancy 16:49 Apr 27 (2)

• Re: Anybody try "Teaching Tapes" for Saxon Math? TIA - Zoraida 9:06 Apr 30 (1)
  • Re: Anybody try "Teaching Tapes" for Saxon Math? TIA - Nancy 22:40 Apr 30 (0)

Have any of you used ChalkDust Basic Math? - Debbie in Austin 16:26 Apr 27 (0)

Is the Amsco AP US history book a text book or just a test prep book?? - Mommyfaithe 15:00 Apr 27 (0)

Need advice...my 11th grader has never taken a computer course other than keyboarding. What can I offer him so he can get credit for a computer course? - momof3 14:32 Apr 27 (7)

• Alpha Omega has several Lifepacs with... - sixaresuper 12:39 Apr 29 (1)
  • We used these with great success!! Ds tested out of computer requirement at college.nt - Teddi 7:32 Apr 30 (0)
• Terrapin Logo might work - Karen in Maryland 6:05 Apr 28 (0)
• Keystone National High has computer classes. My son did 2 programming courses. nt. - Michelle inGA 4:40 Apr 28 (0)
• Try online tutorials at... - Paula in NH 16:10 Apr 27 (0)
• I've seen the computer books "for dummies" suggested for any of the standard software. . . - K-FL 16:04 Apr 27 (0)
• Don't know anything about it but saw this website listed on HSLDA: http://www.jkaminski.us/palmtree/ nm - Janet 14:59 Apr 27 (0)

Any experiences with Speed Reading Software? http://www.readingsoft.com/freader.html TIA - Janet 14:00 Apr 27 (8)

• Here are other reviews of Speed Reading programs. - Jan P. 18:08 Apr 28 (1)
  • Jan P., have you tried Speed Reader-X? - mom2abcd 21:04 Apr 28 (0)
• JMO - Pamela 14:41 Apr 27 (5)
  • Are there comprehension tests included? - lh 14:44 Apr 27 (2)
    • SR4K does not have tests. You can FEEL it. I'm not sure how to explain... - Pamela 16:18 Apr 27 (0)
    • I believe the software measures comprehension along with words/minute. Both need to be at certain levels to reach mastery. HTH's. nm - Janet 14:57 Apr 27 (0)
  • Thanks! I've ordered this based on your advice. Still curious about computer program for maintenance. Thanks again. nm - Janet 14:43 Apr 27 (1)
    • I'll be honest... - Pamela 16:19 Apr 27 (0)

REPOST: Experiences with or opinions about Classical Free Virtual Academy? http://www.classicalfree.org/costcompare.asp TIA - Janet 13:56 Apr 27 (0)

Early SAT: To Prep or not - Linda in VA 13:53 Apr 27 (1)

• Re: Early SAT: To Prep or not - erica 17:04 Apr 29 (0)

Can anyone recommend a good book to add to the 9th grade ancients list for a 14yo ds who thinks that The Iliad is boring? sm - Mary in ID 13:11 Apr 27 (12)

• Thanks to everyone for your recommendations! (sm) - Mary in ID 19:36 Apr 27 (0)
• my 9th grade son just finished Oedipus the King and loved it. nt - leslie 15:58 Apr 27 (1)
  • That was my recommendation, too! I just finished the Oedipus trilogy (nt) - CynthiaOK 19:30 Apr 27 (0)
• He might enjoy some of Plutarch's Lives- each is about 50 pgs. so not too long - some of their ideas are fascinating, some are just strange. :) He also may enjoy Aristophones' humor - the puns in The Birds and the Frogs are great. nt - readwithem 15:50 Apr 27 (0)
• How about The Odyssey?.... - Lori D. 14:56 Apr 27 (2)
  • Re: How about The Odyssey?.... - Mary in ID 15:09 Apr 27 (1)
    • Oops, (hehheh) Now that I actually read thru *all* of your original post, I see... - Lori D. 15:53 Apr 27 (0)
• What about getting it in an audio version? The Fagle's translation is read by Ian McKellan. nm - LisaNY 14:23 Apr 27 (2)
  • Hmmm...having Gandalf read it would be a major plus! Thank you:) nt - Mary in ID 15:07 Apr 27 (1)
    • It sure would! :o) nm - LisaNY 18:30 Apr 27 (0)
• I've been breaking things up... - Nan in Mass 14:22 Apr 27 (1)
  • I was thinking about doing this, but then thought I would be committing a (gasp) giant faux pas:) sm - Mary in ID 15:05 Apr 27 (0)

Logic over the summer? Tutorial or online class? TIA - Janet 12:33 Apr 27 (3)

• Which logic course were you thinking of? (m) - Michelle in MO 17:09 Apr 27 (1)
  • Generally, any course that would give a year's full credit and cover Logic essentials. I need to condense and teach during the summer. Having supplements such as DVD's or online instruction would be great. Thanks. nm - Janet 5:22 Apr 28 (0)
• Anyone? I have to register dd for classes today and this affects those decisions...TIA - Janet 13:42 Apr 27 (0)

I know that Chalkdust has a good resale value, but does it ever go on sale??? My budget for next year is almost exhausted LOL!nt - SusanAR 11:42 Apr 27 (7)

• Something to consider re: buying it used : support from Mr. Mosely is free if you buy the program new; the site says it's $75 if not. I bought the textbooks used and the DVD's new, and received the support free. nt - Laurie4b 20:07 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: I know that Chalkdust has a good resale value, but does it ever go on sale??? My budget for next year is almost exhausted LOL!nt - Veronica in VA 16:28 Apr 27 (0)
• There are Chalkdust Alg-1 on ebay. Not sure what total - lh 14:25 Apr 27 (0)
• I purchased Geometry new from them for $110 complete VHS set (getting rid of them with DVD available) nt - Cheri in MN 12:21 Apr 27 (0)
• I've bought 3 sets of Chalk Dust this year used - Christi/NC 11:54 Apr 27 (2)
  • I couldn't find a used Algebra 2 . . . . but so far I only orderd the DVDs - lh 12:05 Apr 27 (1)
    • That might be a possibility~ - SusanAR 12:34 Apr 27 (0)

Any experience with the Physics book "Natural Philosophy: A survey of Physics and Western Thought?" My ds may use it in a tutorial next year. TIA. - FloridaLisa 11:35 Apr 27 (2)

• I wished I had bought it. - Jan P. 18:14 Apr 28 (1)
  • Thanks, Jan. Fortunately, a physics guy will be teaching it. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 21:00 Apr 30 (0)

D taking honor chem at high school in fall....looking for fun/engaging way for her to memorize elements and their basic numbers---any computer games, online games, etc. to recommend? (nt) - Margaret H 11:27 Apr 27 (5)

• I have no real help except what I did myself - SheilaZ 12:10 Apr 30 (0)
• I've heard good things about "The Elements" by Tom Lehrer. You can google for it. (nm) - Kareni 19:14 Apr 27 (1)
  • This is the same thing that Jodi recommended below...unless I'm missing something, there is no logical order to the song. Wouldn't it make sense to have the song go in 1, 2, 3 order??? (nm) - Margaret H 11:20 Apr 29 (0)
• Here's an online interactive periodic table (link only enclosed) - Bev in B'ville 12:11 Apr 27 (0)
• This is fun. Don't know how much we learned from it though. :o) (link) - FloridaLisa 11:37 Apr 27 (0)

starting high school in 11th grade as a newcome to the state? - Jodi-FL 11:06 Apr 27 (8)

• You would probably have to just contact the area you are thinking of moving to... - Stephanie in FL 10:28 Apr 28 (0)
• I just had the saddest case leave my office... - LoriM 11:11 Apr 27 (6)
  • that's what I was afraid of. It's okay, we love hsing HS, just want to know what our options are. thanks (nt) - Jodi-FL 11:42 Apr 27 (0)
  • Does the CC require a GED? ours doesn't; just wondering :-) - LH 11:15 Apr 27 (4)
    • From a 16yo, yes... - LoriM 11:35 Apr 27 (0)
    • To be a full-time student at the cc my dd goes to you have to be a hs graduate or have your GED - Christi/NC 11:30 Apr 27 (2)
      • Yes, our CC's do not require high sch graduation or GED for FT status. - lh 11:33 Apr 27 (1)
        • actually . . . .::thwaps self on head:: - lh 11:40 Apr 27 (0)

Has anyone used Take a Stand history workbooks? m - Luann in ID 10:55 Apr 27 (0)

like Jenny, I just popped the deposit in the mail -- - Gwen in VA 10:41 Apr 27 (2)

• Are we all invited to the grad party? LOL!!! (nm) - Susan in IL 11:34 Apr 27 (0)
• Congrats, Gwen!! Do I hear a sigh of relief? What an exciting new adventure for your dd! nt - MaryM 11:32 Apr 27 (0)

My dd isn't ready for rhetoric... - Heidi 10:13 Apr 27 (0)

SWB's new Ancient History book - companion reading list? - Aretemom 9:35 Apr 27 (2)

• Check out The Well Trained Mind book - Maverick 9:48 Apr 27 (1)
  • I'd also take a look at TWEM. It will give you literary analysis/discussion questions for your readings. nm - LisaNY 6:52 Apr 28 (0)

Well, I paid the deposit today. - Jenny in Florida 8:49 Apr 27 (8)

• Wow! Sniff, sniff... - Nan in Mass 10:06 Apr 27 (0)
• Congrats! Where is she going? :o) nt - K-FL 10:06 Apr 27 (5)
  • She's going to Mary Baldwin College. - Jenny in Florida 10:55 Apr 27 (4)
    • We were there right after Thanksgiving (after being in Williamsburg) - such a pretty campus! nt - readwithem 15:53 Apr 27 (0)
    • My hometown! My college! Oh, she will love it (m) - Christy B 13:47 Apr 27 (1)
      • Just read your post below (m) - Christy B 14:26 Apr 27 (0)
    • I am 4.5 hours away from there... - LoriM 11:01 Apr 27 (0)
• Congratulations, Jenny and dd! It's official! :) nt - Ria 9:54 Apr 27 (0)

Math help please - Des 8:39 Apr 27 (4)

• Math help - Jann in TX 8:49 Apr 27 (1)
  • Jann, thank you so much, I was doing one of the steps wrong, lol nt - Des 8:56 Apr 27 (0)
• Re: Math help please - CindyB/stl 8:47 Apr 27 (1)
  • Thank you very much nt - Des 8:56 Apr 27 (0)

Any used Spectrum Chemistry- - CindyB/STL 8:36 Apr 27 (4)

• Dd just finished it - AnnieG 10:47 Apr 27 (2)
  • Re: Dd just finished it - Cindyb/STl 12:32 Apr 27 (1)
    • labs took longer than the lessons - AnnieG 13:10 Apr 27 (0)
• OOPs, Should be Anyone used Spectrum Chemistry-nt - cindyb/stl 9:34 Apr 27 (0)

Saxon math - Linda in Tx 8:00 Apr 27 (2)

• Most of the geometry is in Alg. 2 and Adv. Math...(m) - Kathleen 8:47 Apr 27 (0)
• Geometry is taught throughtout their books - Karen in Maryland 8:06 Apr 27 (0)

Just wanted to post a Thank You to those who gave their 9th grader reading list... - Sara in Ohio 7:46 Apr 27 (2)

• Here is a list from a 9th grade literature reading site - Linda in TX 8:04 Apr 27 (1)
  • Thanks for posting - Sara in Ohio 15:35 Apr 27 (0)

LH - can you email me? nm - LisaNY 7:26 Apr 27 (0)

Upper levels of Wordly Wise 3000---does the Teacher's Guide have strategies for the SAT Test questions? (m) - Michelle in MO 6:50 Apr 27 (4)

• Don't know about Wordly Wise, but...(m) - Kathleen 7:03 Apr 27 (3)
  • I wonder why? I guess they are pretty difficult, but they are a good exercise (m) - Michelle in MO 7:11 Apr 27 (2)
    • Re: I wonder why? I guess they are pretty difficult, but they are a good exercise (m) - Kathleen 7:49 Apr 27 (1)
      • Wow! That's really impressive! (m) - Michelle in MO 10:36 Apr 27 (0)

AP Human Geography - Danielle 6:42 Apr 27 (1)

• Re: AP Human Geography - ReneeR 10:16 Apr 27 (0)

Kamana Naturalist program? - Danielle 6:41 Apr 27 (1)

• We have done this with an instructor - nrg 19:38 Apr 27 (0)

Jacob's vs. Chalkdust for Precalculus? Or if one has completed TT Alg 2, could a trig only course be a more efficient way to prepare for calculus? TIA nt - Janet 6:14 Apr 27 (2)

• Re: Jacob's vs. Chalkdust for Precalculus? Or if one has completed TT Alg 2, could a trig only course be a more efficient way to prepare for calculus? TIA nt - Laura in VA 6:24 Apr 27 (1)
  • Thanks so much! nm - Janet 15:57 Apr 27 (0)

Can anyone compare for me "The Lost Tools of Writing" and "Classical Writing"? nt - Heather in MI 6:10 Apr 27 (3)

• Re: Can anyone compare for me "The Lost Tools of Writing" and "Classical Writing"? nt - Kendall 7:56 Apr 27 (2)
  • So would you suggest starting with CW and then moving to LTOW? nt - Heather in MI 11:21 Apr 27 (1)
    • Re: So would you suggest starting with CW and then moving to LTOW? nt - Kendall 18:50 Apr 27 (0)

Nan in Mass - can you email me? nm - LisaNY 5:54 Apr 27 (0)

Just wondering... Do you send only your student's highest ACT/SAT scores to colleges -- say fall of senior year? Or send them each time they test? nt - ereks mom 5:46 Apr 27 (7)

• For ACT, colleges ONLY use your dc's highest score, as we were told by Hilldale and several other colleges so we sent all scores. nt - Anna 7:47 Apr 27 (1)
  • I meant "Hillsdale". nt - Anna 7:48 Apr 27 (0)
• I don't believe you have a choice with SAT. - Jenny in Florida 7:25 Apr 27 (0)
• When it meets our goals - LoriM 5:50 Apr 27 (3)
  • We might have goofed; ds is a junior & we went ahead & sent his scores to his 4 top choices, kind of... - ereks mom 6:09 Apr 27 (2)
    • Yikes! Just re-read my post -- please forgive the typos! Should be "recruiting" & "composite" -- Sheesh! ; ) - ereks mom 8:56 Apr 27 (0)
    • Never goof with an ACT that high! - LoriM 6:18 Apr 27 (0)

Changing my user name . . . - Bluebonnet Academy 5:35 Apr 27 (1)

• Wow! That's scary! Best wishes to you. nt - ereks mom 8:57 Apr 27 (0)

Sabrina, I answered your note-taking question below. (nt) - Jan P. 5:28 Apr 27 (1)

• Jan, thank you so much for taking the time to respond! You have given me great advice! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 6:53 Apr 27 (0)

Source for Photo ID for SAT? - Brenda in MA 4:58 Apr 27 (8)

• My dd got a Student ID for our metro transportation system for $1. nt - Holly S/NC 10:09 Apr 27 (0)
• You've probably seen this, but here's the link the the rules on the SAT website - Jenny in Florida 7:16 Apr 27 (0)
• We took my son to the Drivers Licence dept. and had them give him one.......... - Padmé 7:03 Apr 27 (0)
• Passport will do if you have one. nt - Bev in B'ville 6:21 Apr 27 (0)
• The first time my daughter did the ACT . . . - Jenny in Florida 5:52 Apr 27 (0)
• Re: Source for Photo ID for SAT? - Elizabeth E. in FL 5:42 Apr 27 (0)
• We made our own, believe it or not (M) - Ria 5:13 Apr 27 (1)
  • Free HS id card link inside - Andie 12:36 Apr 27 (0)

oxford latin part III, is that year 3 high school latin and... - Betty 4:41 Apr 27 (2)

• To get the Teacher's Manual, just call this number... - Anne/PA 6:44 Apr 27 (0)
• This course was originally designed around an exam that is taken in the UK at age 16 - Laura in China 6:31 Apr 27 (0)

Trying to decide which Omnibus to use if I use it at all for dd's 9th grade. - Jan P. 21:48 Apr 26 (9)

• Do questions in Omnibus I need to be modified to fit rhetoric students' needs? - Jan P. 5:01 Apr 27 (4)
  • My experience w/ 7th & 9th graders - Moira in MA 5:57 Apr 27 (3)
    • Thank you for your help. - Jan P. 12:22 Apr 27 (0)
    • Advice on how to share books? - Kimm in WA 8:44 Apr 27 (1)
      • Re: Advice on how to share books? - Moira in MA 10:42 Apr 27 (0)
• Actually, . . . - Kimm in WA 22:06 Apr 26 (3)
  • Omnibus I and IV -- Difference in readings - Jan P. 4:55 Apr 27 (2)
    • Re: Omnibus I and IV -- Difference in readings - Chris in VA 6:39 Apr 27 (1)
      • Thanks! I don't know why I didn't look there earlier. (nt) - Jan P. 12:21 Apr 27 (0)

What is the high school code for homeschoolers registering for SAT?...(m) - Lesley 21:06 Apr 26 (4)

• Code is 970000 (nt) - Jan in MO 21:27 Apr 26 (3)
  • Remind me again: Why do I even NEED this code? Thx. (nt) - DollyM 5:34 Apr 27 (2)
    • Re: Remind me again: Why do I even NEED this code? Thx. (nt) - Karen in PA 18:57 Apr 27 (0)
    • The reason (m) - Jan in MO 6:12 Apr 27 (0)

Someone said earlier they got a Foerster's Algebra teaching guide - do you have to be registered as a school to do that? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 20:09 Apr 26 (2)

• You can buy it directly from the publisher (m) - MaryM 20:45 Apr 26 (1)
  • You are helping so much - more questions (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 16:41 Apr 27 (0)

Another math question for some of you who have BTDT...would Chalkdust be appropriate for a kid who is strong in math? - Debbie in Austin 18:34 Apr 26 (1)

• It is a very good program--so yes. nt - Jann in TX 18:49 Apr 26 (0)

Those of you who used Abeka Math for the elementary grades.... - Debbie in Austin 18:32 Apr 26 (8)

• I liked Abeka for 1st through 6th (I started my youngest in 1st) and then switched to Lial's (m) - Michelle in MO 16:07 Apr 27 (0)
• We used Abeka for K-6 and switched to Saxon Algebra 1/2 at 7th, Algebra 1 in 8th. nt - Chocolate Princess 6:45 Apr 27 (0)
• I stop Abeka at 7th or 8th grade. I have been using BJU Pre-Alg but next year I'm moving to Chalk Dust pre-alg and for all hs level math. nt - Christi/NC 19:36 Apr 26 (5)
  • If I did Abeka through 6th grade would my ds be prepared for Chalkdust pre-Algebra in 7th? - Debbie in Austin 20:51 Apr 26 (4)
    • It really depends on your son - Christi/NC 5:26 Apr 27 (3)
      • Sorry to keep asking you ?s...... - Debbie in Austin 6:31 Apr 27 (2)
        • Chalkdust offers placement tests (m) - Hoggirl 12:22 Apr 27 (0)
        • Abeka 6 and 7 - Christi/NC 7:24 Apr 27 (0)

Lukeion Project (continued) feedback desired-- - Nancy 17:08 Apr 26 (0)

Online course- Lukeion project - Nancy 16:59 Apr 26 (0)

Can someone who's student has taken the SAT/ACT tell me if the essay portion is done with paper and pencil or can the student type the answers? (m) - Linda in NE 16:40 Apr 26 (5)

• One of the prep books we used suggested printing because it's easier for graders to read, but it's a timed essay & ds writes faster in cursive. nt - ereks mom 5:23 Apr 27 (0)
• Most papers submitted are printed, not cursive (link) - LoriM 5:15 Apr 27 (0)
• My ds printed his essay; he can write in cursive but it is slower and more laborious for him. (nm) - Deb in PA 18:57 Apr 26 (0)
• Pencil & paper only - Maverick 16:44 Apr 26 (0)
• That's "whose" not "who's." Sheesh. (nt) - Linda in NE 16:40 Apr 26 (0)

Ecce Romani -- where can I buy it and what do you buy?(m) - Linda in NE 16:33 Apr 26 (1)

• I buy from Prentice Hall... - Nan in Mass 4:51 Apr 27 (0)

Need grammar help.....see sentence inside...... - Peggy 16:28 Apr 26 (1)

• Re: Need grammar help.....see sentence inside...... - Erin 19:26 Apr 26 (0)

I've been trying to register for SAT on-line all day and continue to get an error message.....(m) - Lesley 15:28 Apr 26 (0)

I'm looking for an online French course - PaulaW 13:46 Apr 26 (4)

• We are enjoying the Apex Learning French Essentials... - Anne/PA 17:09 Apr 26 (2)
  • More specifics on this course... - Anne/PA 17:23 Apr 26 (0)
  • Forgot to add the link... - Anne/PA 17:10 Apr 26 (0)
• This is the one I am thinking of enrolling my dd in next year. - momof7 14:30 Apr 26 (0)

Thanks for the comments on graphing calcs below! nt - Lynne 13:28 Apr 26 (0)

Janie and/or Kathleen and others---more questions about Omnibus II and online writing courses--(warning---somewhat long!) m - Michelle in MO 13:15 Apr 26 (5)

• I feel your dillema.....(m) - mom2three 19:20 Apr 26 (0)
• I read to the end...(m) - Kathleen 14:12 Apr 26 (3)
  • I'm so sorry! (m) - Michelle in MO 17:48 Apr 26 (2)
    • Don't be sorry! I forget stuff all the time...(m) - Kathleen 18:01 Apr 26 (1)
      • I'm saving this post as well, and will check out Writing Themes About Literature. (m) - Michelle in MO 6:45 Apr 27 (0)

Is there a grammar program online that works like ALEKS? - CynthiaOK 12:47 Apr 26 (0)

Would you mind sharing what your 9th grader has read (or will read)?m - Sara in Ohio 12:28 Apr 26 (11)

• Thank you all for taking the time to post! It looks like there is a great variety! - Sara in Ohio 6:57 Apr 27 (0)
• My 9th grader has read . . . - Linda in VA 5:28 Apr 27 (0)
• Well I guess mine are under acheivers.....m - Melody In Tx 21:21 Apr 26 (1)
  • I don't think so. - Jan P. 21:50 Apr 26 (0)
• Re: Would you mind sharing what your 9th grader has read (or will read)?m - Margaret in CO 19:45 Apr 26 (3)
  • Y'all must write everything down.....I wish we had. The list is too long to just remember off the top of my head <sigh> <nt> - Pamela 4:16 Apr 27 (0)
  • My goodness you have voracious readers! (nt) - Jan P. 21:53 Apr 26 (1)
    • The next one's list won't be as long :-) - Margaret in CO 16:39 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: Would you mind sharing what your 9th grader has read (or will read)?m - leslie 17:34 Apr 26 (0)
• Re: Would you mind sharing what your 9th grader has read (or will read)?m - Denise in NE 15:15 Apr 26 (0)
• Re: Would you mind sharing what your 9th grader has read (or will read)?m - Kendall 13:44 Apr 26 (0)

Timelines: do you use these in the high school years? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:22 Apr 26 (5)

• My ds11th makes timeline cards. We use printable timeline figures & put them on 3x5 cards stored in a recipe file box. (sm) - ereks mom 5:33 Apr 27 (0)
• Re: Timelines: do you use these in the high school years? (m) - Kathleen 12:33 Apr 26 (3)
  • Exactly! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:55 Apr 26 (2)
    • not kathleen (at least on these boards!) - kate in seattle 16:44 Apr 26 (1)
      • I'm just not sure that simply "doing it" has much impact... - StaceyL in Canada 19:10 Apr 26 (0)

What is the best approach to middle school math in prep for Algebra.. - Michelle in AL 12:21 Apr 26 (6)

• Algebra is just "arithmetic with letters" - Adrian 17:00 Apr 26 (3)
  • Aha! Thank you - ds asked me just this morning what algebra is. Now I have a good answer for him! nt - Susan in TN 10:15 Apr 27 (0)
  • Adrian...can you please translate: ARG!! I need math for dummies.... - Mommyfaithe 5:34 Apr 27 (1)
    • The much maligned New Math... - Adrian 7:17 Apr 27 (0)
• I've followed method 1 - hpymomof3 14:58 Apr 26 (0)
• Both my kids did solid mastery of arithmetic and then - LH 12:32 Apr 26 (0)

Revisiting the ACT -- How can I help ds raise his science scores? (sm) - ereks mom 12:00 Apr 26 (9)

• We're going to try a speed reading course... - mom2abcd 21:37 Apr 28 (0)
• You may want to wait and see how he does on the SAT... - Deb in PA 5:36 Apr 27 (0)
• my dd's scores are very similar - Sandy C. 20:45 Apr 26 (0)
• It sounds like to me a speed reading course might help. - Jan P. 17:48 Apr 26 (1)
  • Link inside. - Jan P. 17:50 Apr 26 (0)
• Try this strategy on a practice test - Susan in IL 14:30 Apr 26 (1)
  • This is good advice - Maverick 20:02 Apr 26 (0)
• the ACT - Tamarind 14:26 Apr 26 (0)
• Science is difficult - Sandra in NC 13:28 Apr 26 (0)

Would it be a mistake to use BJU Homesat + Tapestry of Grace for Highschool?.... - Vanessa in GA 11:21 Apr 26 (3)

• I've used both.......and we sound similar in our approach......(more) - Rachel 11:45 Apr 26 (2)
  • Well.... - Vanessa in GA 12:55 Apr 26 (1)
    • It sounds like you've thought it out and you have a plan.....in the end only you know if you can keep it up or not......it sounds like a good plan to me! nt - Rachel 21:09 Apr 26 (0)

Is there anywhere online to see sample pages of Chalkdust Alg. 1 textbook? thanks nt - Rachel in OK 11:00 Apr 26 (3)

• I don't know. It is actually a Larson textbook....trying googling that way. - momof7 11:05 Apr 26 (2)
  • ? ? Try Houghton 's website ? ? NT - LH 11:46 Apr 26 (1)
    • here, link - lh 12:03 Apr 26 (0)

Need some input for World History - CMH 10:56 Apr 26 (2)

• check out Notgrass... more (and link) - Debbie in Ohio 17:49 Apr 26 (0)
• My dd. is not much of a reader, either. She liked using textbooks, though, so I used Spielvogel's HO (m) - LisaNY 11:17 Apr 26 (0)

ALEKS. I had a few questions but I keep getting caught in their voice mail loop when I call. Please help! - Sandy 10:55 Apr 26 (3)

• Thanks, Stephanie and Rachel -- I just signed up for the trial. nt - Sandy 12:53 Apr 28 (0)
• Re: ALEKS. I had a few questions but I keep getting caught in their voice mail loop when I call. Please help! - Stephanie 14:11 Apr 26 (0)
• To answer your questions...... - Rachel 11:25 Apr 26 (0)

Experiences with or opinions about Classical Free Virtual Academy? http://www.classicalfree.org/costcompare.asp TIA - Janet 10:46 Apr 26 (0)

Maybe this will provide some encouragement to those who were upset by the recent "doing enough" discussions. - Jenny in Florida 10:40 Apr 26 (0)

Putting together an AP Biology course (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 10:38 Apr 26 (9)

• I've been struggling with this same issue and (m) - Bev in B'ville 4:49 Apr 27 (2)
  • Bev, we would be interested in a group for AP Bio next year... - Deb in PA 5:05 Apr 27 (1)
    • To simplify the process, I'll keep track of the people interested and start a group list. When it's complete I'll e-mail everyone on the list so you will all have each other's e-mail addresses. Please e-mail me at....... - Bev in B'ville 6:06 Apr 27 (0)
• We are going through this now... - MaryM 12:22 Apr 26 (2)
  • are you doing this with a ninth grader? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 14:22 Apr 26 (1)
    • Re: are you doing this with a ninth grader? (m) - MaryM 14:54 Apr 26 (0)
• May I suggest... - Jane in NC 12:07 Apr 26 (0)
• Virtual biology lab - CindyB/STL 12:05 Apr 26 (0)
• Cliffs is supposed to be the best exam prep for that AP test (nt) - Jan in MO 11:26 Apr 26 (0)

JFS in IL---can you give us an update on the situation in public school with your dc? nt - Michelle in MO 10:19 Apr 26 (2)

• So far ds has talked to her again today, and it appears this is her policy for any late work (more) - JFS in IL 13:50 Apr 26 (1)
  • This is common - Susan in IL 15:21 Apr 26 (0)

Latin for a highschool---sorry to have to ask this! - Christi/NC 10:07 Apr 26 (10)

• Thanks! nt - Christi/NC 19:57 Apr 26 (0)
• We use Cambridge Latin and really like it. nt - Linda in VA 19:25 Apr 26 (0)
• Latin in the Christian Trivium is a good one. It is more "teacher-friendly" than Wheelock's & Henle. nm - LisaNY 11:20 Apr 26 (5)
  • Lisa, et. al., would LCT level 1 be considered equivalent to high school Latin I? TIA nt - Barbara B. 14:56 Apr 27 (2)
    • They state on their site that the 1st three volumes are equivalent to 3 yrs. hs Latin (m) - LisaNY 18:35 Apr 27 (1)
      • Thank you! nt - Barb 20:38 Apr 28 (0)
  • I agree - we are really liking LCT. nt - Heather in VA 11:50 Apr 26 (1)
    • We love this also! I think it is much easier to follow than Henle. (Brag alert inside!) - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 16:46 Apr 26 (0)
• I recommend Henle and would stay away from Wheelock's. nt - Gwen in VA 11:09 Apr 26 (1)
  • I'll second that, although I'm not necessarily anti-Wheelock... - Adrian 15:39 Apr 26 (0)

Need some advice from those of you who have successfully graduated a ds early.... - dkholland 9:06 Apr 26 (12)

• I graduated at 16 and did a year abroad as an AFS student - moooom 4:30 Apr 27 (0)
• Re: tough to answer without knowing - Mickey 17:28 Apr 26 (4)
  • Re: tough to answer without knowing - dkholland 18:16 Apr 26 (3)
    • My kids are still young, but my husband faced this decision when he was in high school.... - Karen K. in Texas 8:44 Apr 27 (2)
      • Thanks for sharing your dh experience.... - dkholland 12:59 Apr 27 (1)
        • You're welcome! - Karen K. in Texas 14:07 Apr 27 (0)
• One year in cc just to experience college life may not be a bad idea... - Valinbc 10:40 Apr 26 (2)
  • I graduated early from ps and... - betty 11:35 Apr 26 (1)
    • forgot to say, I was 16. nt - Betty 11:36 Apr 26 (0)
• Don't know if we count as "successful" just yet. - Jenny in Florida 10:27 Apr 26 (0)
• I'm graduating one early but she's older - Christi/NC 10:13 Apr 26 (0)
• Re: Need some advice from those of you who have successfully graduated a ds early.... - Kathleen 9:36 Apr 26 (0)

Martha in NM, question for you... - CMH 9:04 Apr 26 (2)

• Re: Martha in NM, question for you... - Martha in NM 19:16 Apr 26 (1)
  • Thanks Martha... - CMH 12:14 Apr 27 (0)

Quick math question! - AmyCC 8:44 Apr 26 (7)

• Thank you!!! nt - AmyCC 9:08 Apr 26 (0)
• Sorry! I had that wrong. (-3) squared = -9, but not -3 squared means the opposite of 3 squared (so it IS -9) - Maureen in TN 8:56 Apr 26 (1)
  • To put it more simply, the other responses are right! - Maureen in TN 8:58 Apr 26 (0)
• You were correct the first time... - Jann in TX 8:49 Apr 26 (0)
• It means -3 x -3 = 9 (nt) - Maureen in TN 8:49 Apr 26 (1)
  • Only if the -y was in parenthesis! - Jann in TX 8:51 Apr 26 (0)
• The first one. (nt) - Kimm in WA 8:48 Apr 26 (0)

DD, 7th, struggling but getting it in Saxon Alg 1/2. But, she needs more practice with new concepts. Need recommendations...m - Maureen in TN 8:44 Apr 26 (0)

Stobaugh's American Lit? - AnnieB 8:39 Apr 26 (4)

• We used the new edition this year - Margo 5:49 Apr 27 (0)
• Re: Stobaugh's American Lit? - Kathleen 17:01 Apr 26 (0)
• I was looking at it also. :) Nothing I've found seems better for us. nm - ChrissySC 12:44 Apr 26 (0)
• anyone? - AnnieB 10:09 Apr 26 (0)

Anyone planning on using Mrs Bauer's new Ancient History Bk - Pilar 8:37 Apr 26 (10)

• Yes, although I havnt fleshed out the details yet. nt - Peela 20:48 Apr 28 (0)
• Planning on using it as a spine for history, yes... - Laura in CT 4:26 Apr 27 (0)
• I'm thinking about it. - Jan P. 18:00 Apr 26 (2)
  • Re: I'm thinking about it. - Kathleen 18:54 Apr 26 (1)
    • I don't think there is anything wrong with SWB's book. - Jan P. 12:49 Apr 27 (0)
• I am not sure yet... - Leah 14:38 Apr 26 (0)
• I'd love some ideas on how to make this a pretty independent high school history study. Thanks. nm - Janet 11:03 Apr 26 (0)
• I would like to, but not quite sure how to incorporate it into our program. nt - Heidi 8:46 Apr 26 (2)
  • Re: What are you using now (more) - Pilar 9:12 Apr 26 (1)
    • kingfischer history encyclopedia. nt - Heidi Harrabi 10:01 Apr 26 (0)

Can anyone compare Lial's and Chalkdust? I don't think VT is for us, because we want a textbook. I liked the samples of CD. We're looking at pre-algebra for now, but I'd like to continue with the series we choose. Thanks! nt - Linko 8:23 Apr 26 (14)

• Thank you for all the help! I think we'll be going with Chalkdust nt - Linko 6:03 Apr 27 (0)
• My son has used them both---he strongly prefers Dana Mosely as the teacher - Christi/NC 9:25 Apr 26 (12)
  • How long are the videos in Alg-2 Chalkdust? - LH 9:30 Apr 26 (11)
    • Videos - Christi/NC 10:17 Apr 26 (10)
      • :25 minutes. That was what I was thinking. .. And are there Ch.Reviews for the student to self pre-test - lh 10:35 Apr 26 (9)
        • More... - Christi/NC 11:03 Apr 26 (8)
          • Christi, does the text include answers and/ or solutions? --nt - StaceyL in Canada (considering Chalkdust for next year) 12:27 Apr 26 (7)
            • Answers to the odd problems, including test probs, are in the back of the book - Christi/NC 13:07 Apr 26 (6)
              • Thank you.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:13 Apr 26 (0)
              • Perhaps a silly question, - Chris in CA 17:28 Apr 26 (4)
                • Yes they are. You have to buy the solutions manual to get them though. nt - Christi/NC 19:01 Apr 26 (3)
                  • thank you! tn - Chris in CA 21:33 Apr 26 (0)
                  • Solution manual is included in "full kit" pricing - lh 19:20 Apr 26 (1)
                    • Thanks, so much nt - Chris in CA 21:34 Apr 26 (0)

Has any used Christian Liberty Press's Biology course? - Des 8:18 Apr 26 (0)

Mommyfaithe, another AP/SAT 2 US History resource that we are finding of value is ... - Kareni 7:55 Apr 26 (1)

• Thanks!! I saw these at B&N and they looked great! - Mommyfaithe 12:18 Apr 26 (0)

Your thoughts on doing well on college entrance tests and getting full scholarships. - Jan P. 7:08 Apr 26 (32)

• Hoping I won't get stoned for this, but... - Pamela 4:22 Apr 27 (1)
  • Pamela, I won't stone you! LOL!! - Jan P. 13:07 Apr 27 (0)
• Re: Your thoughts on doing well on college entrance tests and getting full scholarships. - Momofmany 22:39 Apr 26 (1)
  • Thank you so much. - Jan P. 13:17 Apr 27 (0)
• Some great posts in this thread!! Thank you, ladies! nt - Lynne 14:28 Apr 26 (0)
• The schools that offered my dc scholarships did so based on (m) - Ria 13:39 Apr 26 (1)
  • Class Rank - Jan P. 18:14 Apr 26 (0)
• I think maturity plays a role (m) - CynthiaOK 13:00 Apr 26 (1)
  • Boy, I agree with you there! - Jan P. 18:17 Apr 26 (0)
• My thoughts on "full scholarships"... - Beth in OH 11:29 Apr 26 (12)
  • A question for you Beth... - Jane in NC 3:47 Apr 27 (1)
    • Geographic diversity.... - Beth in OH 5:55 Apr 27 (0)
  • Re: My thoughts on "full scholarships"... - Gwen in VA 18:58 Apr 26 (4)
    • Oh, don't worry. We're not ruling out any colleges... - Beth in OH 19:42 Apr 26 (3)
      • What would you say is a great scholarship (instead of full)? - Jan P. 22:06 Apr 26 (2)
        • I think it really depends on the college... - Beth in OH 4:42 Apr 27 (1)
          • Thank you Beth for your insights. - Jan P. 13:54 Apr 27 (0)
  • What do you mean by "academic peers"? (nt) - Jan P. 18:20 Apr 26 (1)
    • Academic peers... - Beth in OH 19:28 Apr 26 (0)
  • Thanks for your post about "full scholarships". - Jan P. 18:08 Apr 26 (0)
  • We have experienced much of what you say here (m) - Ria 13:43 Apr 26 (0)
  • Boy, Beth, this is a great post! Thank you! nt - MaryM 13:26 Apr 26 (0)
• I agree with much of what Gwen said. And another thing I think we all forget sometimes . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:05 Apr 26 (0)
• On the prep note - Susan in IL 8:47 Apr 26 (3)
  • Does the ACT report all scores to colleges or only the highest one? (nt) - Brenda in MA 10:30 Apr 26 (1)
    • I believe you are able to select only the scores you want forwarded. [nt[ - Jenny in Florida 10:42 Apr 26 (0)
  • Thanks for this tidbit! - AnnieG 8:53 Apr 26 (0)
• Also keep in mind - Susan in TN 8:17 Apr 26 (1)
  • Exactly what I was going to post...... - momof7 8:43 Apr 26 (0)
• Don't be discouraged -- - Gwen in VA 7:29 Apr 26 (2)
  • thank you so much for this post!!!! nt - leslie 7:45 Apr 26 (0)
  • Well said, Gwen! I concur. - MaryM 7:38 Apr 26 (0)

Gilgamesh in Smithsonian Magazine - Jenny in Florida 7:00 Apr 26 (2)

• Very good article... - Jane in NC 9:13 Apr 26 (1)
  • Yes, we subscribe, and I'm afraid I tend to spend a lot of time reading the day each new issue arrives. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 10:41 Apr 26 (0)

So - all of the posts about not doing enough on the general board have me thinking - m - StaceyinLA 7:00 Apr 26 (2)

• Re: So - all of the posts about not doing enough on the general board have me thinking - m - Veronica in VA 8:13 Apr 26 (0)
• Writing... - Diana in OR 7:24 Apr 26 (0)

Does TWTM still recommend the Self-teaching Guides for Science? - Jan P. 6:46 Apr 26 (0)

Does anyone use The Latin Road? I am seeking opinions on the 'teacher training dvd's'- anyone? - SusanAR 6:23 Apr 26 (0)

Best prep book for SAT II Literature? Helpful hints? - coloradostef 6:01 Apr 26 (1)

• Dd used Barron's and REA (m) - Gwen in VA 7:34 Apr 26 (0)

Gwen, Ria, others...about Apologia (again sorry)...m - MI Mom 5:25 Apr 26 (8)

• Thank you everyone for your help. nt - MI Mom 20:10 Apr 27 (0)
• We use Apologia in our co-op... - Sandy in KY 21:21 Apr 26 (0)
• Not Gwen or Ria...haven't used BJU or Singapore, but... - Lynne 7:52 Apr 26 (3)
  • This is our experience with Apologia, too...(m) - Kathleen 8:21 Apr 26 (2)
    • And it has been ours as well . . . - Luann in ID 12:05 Apr 26 (1)
      • Apologia has worked well for our family thus far as well... nt - StaceyinLA 16:32 Apr 26 (0)
• Apologia is working very nicely for my son but I do have (m) - Martha in NM 7:29 Apr 26 (1)
  • Nicely said. At our college visits so far, the question has been posed to science professors... - Deb in PA 7:37 Apr 26 (0)

Integrating Statistics in Homeschool Mathematics - LoriM 5:19 Apr 26 (2)

• Well that explains something.... - erica 19:00 Apr 26 (0)
• This is great, Lori! I've been chewing on Stat for JR/SR years. Would love to see your project. nt - MaryM 7:02 Apr 26 (0)

Can Clarence B Carson US History books be used for AP prep?? - Mommyfaithe 4:29 Apr 26 (3)

• No! I wouldn't try it! They are very econ focussed and miss lots of dates, events, and movements (m) - Gwen in VA 5:26 Apr 26 (2)
  • Thank You!!! Do you know where I could purchase this book?? - Mommyfaithe 6:06 Apr 26 (1)
    • Amazon.com has it nt - Gwen in VA 7:35 Apr 26 (0)

Which AP Prep books are best for prep? - Mommyfaithe 3:56 Apr 26 (10)

• Amsco and REA info inside -- - Susan in IL 8:35 Apr 26 (1)
  • Thanks. nm - Ester 17:17 Apr 26 (0)
• Do these books have a list of books/ dates/ events that a child should be familiar with?? - Mommyfaithe 6:04 Apr 26 (0)
• My son says the Amsco one has been great (he is doing APUSH this year). nt - coloradostef 5:58 Apr 26 (1)
  • Which Text is he using and are you going it alone or is he in a class?? online?? Co-op?? - Mommyfaithe 6:07 Apr 26 (0)
• Seconding REA and Amsco for US history (nm) - Jan in MO 5:43 Apr 26 (0)
• Take your child to the bookstore and let her choose! Some are better for person A, some for person B. nt - Gwen in VA 5:27 Apr 26 (1)
  • Yes, I totally agree with this. After all, the student must be motivated to read and use it. nt - readwithem 8:29 Apr 26 (0)
• REA and Amsco (nm) - Susan in IL 4:38 Apr 26 (1)
  • Can you please tell me the full names for REA and Amsco, I'm new to high school materials. Thanks. nm - Ester 6:09 Apr 26 (0)

Has any one used Quick Study Labs? - Sarah in FL 1:48 Apr 26 (2)

• Secondhand... - erica 18:51 Apr 26 (1)
  • Thanks erica..We will run through the free lessons and see how they are. - Sarah In FL 4:11 Apr 27 (0)

My head is spinnng - want to start dd in Pre-Algebra next year. Can anyone compare Chalkdust & Videotext - Chris in CA 20:35 Apr 25 (18)

• We will use Chalkdust for Alg2 through Calc. We "accidentally" - lh 7:22 Apr 26 (4)
  • Why CD, could you post what made you choose - Chris in CA 17:25 Apr 26 (0)
  • What did you accidently do for Alg 1 - Karen in Maryland 7:36 Apr 26 (2)
    • Meant to say. . . my son hasn't actually started Chalkdust Alg-2 yet - lh 8:27 Apr 26 (0)
    • Life of Fred - LH 8:26 Apr 26 (0)
• Maybe some help. - Cynde 4:11 Apr 26 (11)
  • Thank you for this post, would you say a non-mathy type - Chris in CA 17:24 Apr 26 (2)
    • Hmmm ... - Cynde 18:48 Apr 26 (1)
      • thanks so much, that is very helpful - Chris in CA 21:36 Apr 26 (0)
  • Is the CD geometry proof-based? nm - Nan in Mass 16:02 Apr 26 (1)
    • Yes, CD geometry does proofs. That's one thing I really liked about it. nt - Cynde 18:36 Apr 26 (0)
  • This is a great comparison and why we ended up ditching TT for VideoText LOL (more)... - Heather in VA 7:53 Apr 26 (5)
    • That's why we ultimately chose VT over CD... - Linda in NM 8:17 Apr 26 (4)
      • Are Chalkdust lectures averaging :45 minutes? day in day out - LH 8:33 Apr 26 (3)
        • Chalkdust algebra I lectures are average of 27 min.; total min. 1271/47 lessons.... - MIch elle 9:12 Apr 26 (0)
        • When I looked at it, it appeared that they weren't every day - maybe every couple of days but either way that was too much for us. nt - Heather in VA 8:48 Apr 26 (1)
          • My understanding for Chalkdust Algebra-2 is that the student views the video every other day. :25 min every other day - LH 10:37 Apr 26 (0)
• TT 6 isn't completed but TT 7 and TT Pre-Alg are... - KimberlyOR 23:48 Apr 25 (0)

I'm a board-hog! Grammar - I'd like one concise, practical, CLEAR, grammar course for a ninth-grader (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 20:17 Apr 25 (17)

• From one ex-English major to another... - Linda in NM 8:15 Apr 26 (1)
  • WHere did you find these two books nt - Linda 7:40 Apr 27 (0)
• Oh, Jennifer, you KNOW you want to study Mennonite culture in the 9th grade. You know you do. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:07 Apr 26 (3)
  • I had a Mennonite midwife for my second child's birth (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 10:31 Apr 26 (2)
    • She's in the wrong job. Flat out. .nt - Carol in Cal. 16:21 Apr 26 (0)
    • Oh my goodness - that's horrible. I would NOT have been pleased - and I know pain. I had 2 posterior homebirths with 30+ hours of labor and 2 hours of pushing. I'll say Ow if I want to. nt - Heather in VA 11:41 Apr 26 (0)
• We are using Stewart Grammar nt - Happy 4:18 Apr 26 (0)
• Several boards ago, I posted this same problem.... - Bev in B'ville 4:15 Apr 26 (3)
  • Did you start at grade level? - Jan P. 6:50 Apr 26 (2)
    • Re: Did you start at grade level? - Erin 7:13 Apr 26 (1)
      • Erin, I haven't totally given up on it. - Jan P. 18:27 Apr 26 (0)
• I concur with Heather. What did you use last year, if you don't mind me asking? nt - Luann in ID 23:32 Apr 25 (0)
• We love Analytical Grammar here. nt - Heather in VA 20:21 Apr 25 (4)
  • My boys will never enjoy grammar, so AG gets right to the point for them.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:29 Apr 26 (0)
  • ditto (nt) - Lynn 8:03 Apr 26 (0)
  • I ditto this suggestion, also :) nt - Deece in MN 5:40 Apr 26 (0)
  • ditto. nt - Peela 4:01 Apr 26 (0)

more science questions. Ds wants to be a meteorologist. (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 20:15 Apr 25 (5)

• What about physical geography? - Sebastian (a lady) 11:07 Apr 27 (0)
• I've seen a couple of meteorology courses offered at CC's (m) - MaryM 7:09 Apr 26 (0)
• Meteorology requires the calculus sequence and differential equations, statistics, physics... - Jane in NC 4:10 Apr 26 (0)
• Frankly, I'd do bio/chem/physics+AP... - GVA 4:09 Apr 26 (0)
• Why not let him take an AP course in junior year and... - LaJuana 21:44 Apr 25 (0)

Attic Greek: Is there a curriculum that someone has used with students at home? Thanks. nt - Patty in WA 19:17 Apr 25 (10)

• Athenaze, used somewhat successfully here - Jennifer 11:49 Apr 26 (0)
• Thank you all very much for your responses. - Patty in WA 11:03 Apr 26 (0)
• Ds is using Hansen and Quinn in his Scholars Online class nt - Gwen in VA 5:29 Apr 26 (2)
  • Gwen, How do you like the SO Greek 1 class? Did you ds have any prior exposure to Greek? Thanks, Nissi - Nissi 6:00 Apr 26 (1)
    • He found it challenging (m) - Gwen in VA 7:36 Apr 26 (0)
• Yes. Mastronarde has a text, answer key, and website...(m) - Kathleen 22:31 Apr 25 (0)
• My dd is tutoring local students using Hansen and Quinn... - LaJuana 21:55 Apr 25 (3)
  • Wow, that's impressive! What text/course did she learn with? nt - Jennifer 11:50 Apr 26 (2)
    • She studied with Dr. McM in the Scholars Online course years ago... - LaJuana 20:46 Apr 26 (1)
      • He uses Hansen and Quinn in that course, too. nm - LaJuana 20:47 Apr 26 (0)

"Lost Tools of Writing"...opinions? nt - Heather in MI 19:05 Apr 25 (4)

• LTOW - Leah 22:46 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thank you Thank you Thank you! nt - Heather in MI 5:53 Apr 26 (0)
• Please also state the edition and age of student, if you don't mind. This will help me a lot to have this info. nt - Patty in WA 19:16 Apr 25 (1)
  • Well, at the risk of sounding ill-informed... - Heather in Mi 19:39 Apr 25 (0)

Can anyone compare/contrast Chalkdust Math & Jacobs Math.... - Michelle in AL 18:50 Apr 25 (2)

• I don't think (m) - Hoggirl 19:14 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks Cynthia.. - Michelle in AL 19:22 Apr 25 (0)

Is the Left Behind (adult, not the pre-teen) series appropriate for a 13yob? Thanks. (nt) - Kimm in WA 18:36 Apr 25 (3)

• It is not innapropriate, but the writing is awful. nt - Kelli in TN 19:33 Apr 25 (2)
  • I second the opinion on the quality of writing. I think our kids could write better! (nt) - Ann Marie in MI 21:11 Apr 25 (0)
  • Read like a pot-boiler romance to me. I'd prefer my kids not to read it, but wouldn't stop them - nt - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:52 Apr 25 (0)

I know we seem to have this conversation regularly...but what about graphing calcs?... - Lynne 17:50 Apr 25 (4)

• I do recall seeing great back to school deals. So, yes, if you can wait, I would. (nm) - Kareni 8:26 Apr 26 (0)
• Just to be weird -- we like the HP 50G (m) - Gwen in VA 7:39 Apr 26 (0)
• We bought a new TI-84 Silver... - Susie-Knits 19:50 Apr 25 (0)
• Most here are using the TI-84 Plus - Jann in TX 17:55 Apr 25 (0)

Okay, how twould you give credit for this course on the transcript?........m - DianeJM 17:48 Apr 25 (3)

• Thanks for your input, ladies.........nt - DianeJM 20:22 Apr 26 (0)
• Perhaps you could give full credit, but make it a non-honors class? nt - Chris in VA 6:53 Apr 26 (0)
• I had heard (m) - Valerie(TX) 3:28 Apr 26 (0)

Any great on-line tutorials for Ancient History through Greeks/Romans? TIA - Janet 17:36 Apr 25 (2)

• My son used Writing Assesment's Ancient Literature workshop. - Jan P. 19:49 Apr 25 (0)
• I haven't tried either one of these, but Veritas Press now has an online Omnibus I course (m) - Michelle in MO 18:08 Apr 25 (0)

Need opinions on this science sequence --- please! - Cynde 17:01 Apr 25 (5)

• Re: Need opinions on this science sequence --- please! - Christina in ME 3:57 Apr 26 (1)
  • Thanks for the astronomy lab ideas! I'm going to check them out! nt - Cynde 4:15 Apr 26 (0)
• Thanks! sm ... - Cynde 3:50 Apr 26 (0)
• Re: Need opinions on this science sequence --- please! - Beth 18:14 Apr 25 (0)
• If you are looking at more selective schools, you might want to add a physics class... - coloradostef 17:44 Apr 25 (0)

NARHS-What does this mean?nt - April in WA 16:51 Apr 25 (5)

• One thing to be aware of (m) - Michelle in MO 3:23 Apr 26 (3)
  • The reps. are easy to work with, in my experience . . . - Kimm in WA 9:05 Apr 26 (2)
    • Actually, that does help quite a bit (m) - Michelle in MO 10:15 Apr 26 (1)
      • No problem - glad it was helpful. (nt) - Kimm in WA 10:20 Apr 26 (0)
• North Atlantic Regional High School (nt) - Kimm in WA 18:12 Apr 25 (0)

Any experiences with Dr. Callihan's Great Books Tutorial--Oxford Tutorials? Thanks. nm - Janet 16:50 Apr 25 (0)

Would Rod/Staff provide a good grammar review over the summer? Which level for high school? Thanks! nm - Janet 16:44 Apr 25 (0)

Ria, did your twins use a Keystone Honors English course? - AnnieG 15:52 Apr 25 (2)

• Not Ria, but my son took an honors English course from Keystone... - Michelle in GA 18:09 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear. - AnnieG 5:22 Apr 26 (0)

Lials Pre-Algebra? I think this has been asked about before... - Laura in VA 15:50 Apr 25 (1)

• It is easier to find older editions of BCM... - Jann in TX 17:43 Apr 25 (0)

So we have about 4 weeks of school left--I want to do 3 weeks on Dante's Inferno (a light treatment with Omnibus) and one other book--suggestions? - Chris in VA 15:41 Apr 25 (3)

• how old/what gender is student? - kate in seattle 23:43 Apr 25 (1)
  • Ds 17. Am saving Shakespeare for next year. nt - Chris in VA 6:57 Apr 26 (0)
• Re: So we have about 4 weeks of school left--I want to do 3 weeks on Dante's Inferno (a light treatment with Omnibus) and one other book--suggestions? - Laura in VA 19:25 Apr 25 (0)

If you had a student who qualified for one of the "Talent Search" programs, would you bother getting involved? - CynthiaOK 15:12 Apr 25 (33)

• Thank you all. You've given me a lot to consider (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:59 Apr 26 (0)
• Our experience is positive, FWIW sm - Sharon in Md 20:44 Apr 25 (3)
  • Thanks for your comments. (m) - Jane in NC 4:17 Apr 26 (2)
    • Some thoughts - Kimm in WA 9:12 Apr 26 (0)
    • Yes, I think having options is probably one of the biggest benefits from these programs - Sharon in MD 6:49 Apr 26 (0)
• I don't know if it helped, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 18:53 Apr 25 (0)
• We regard the whole concept of "G&T" as public school stuff -- we already taylor our curriculua, so why bother? JMHO!not - Gwen in VA 18:23 Apr 25 (0)
• Most of these are only through 8th grade - Kimm in WA 18:22 Apr 25 (0)
• Mu ds qualified, but we never did them because he wasn't interested and it was a lot of $$ nt. - Michelle in GA 18:11 Apr 25 (0)
• We have and are...it's the price of the qualifying test and $20. - Patty in WA 17:34 Apr 25 (8)
  • Sometimes only the fee and the test is paid for - Kimm in WA 18:17 Apr 25 (7)
    • BTW, did you get your "invite" today? - Patty in WA 18:52 Apr 25 (6)
      • Well . . . - KImm in WA 19:43 Apr 25 (5)
        • Whee! Congratters! - Patty in WA 20:25 Apr 25 (4)
          • Well, IF my son went to PS, it would be - Patty in WA 22:03 Apr 25 (2)
            • The school dist. is supposed to be so good . . . - Kimm in WA 9:14 Apr 26 (1)
              • Yeah, it's good, but there are some issues with the math in particular-- - Patty in WA 11:06 Apr 26 (0)
          • Really!? - Kimm in WA 20:51 Apr 25 (0)
• We've spent $35 and dd was afforded the opportunity to take the ACT Explore and ACT/SAT. Very much worth it to us. nt - Sharon in SC 17:10 Apr 25 (0)
• It was a good idea for us... - Anne/PA 17:08 Apr 25 (1)
  • Distance Education - Kimm in WA 18:19 Apr 25 (0)
• Rising sophomore will go to Duke TIP - Sandra in NC 17:03 Apr 25 (6)
  • Sandra... - Jane in NC 17:41 Apr 25 (5)
    • No personal experience, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 18:56 Apr 25 (3)
      • Thank you for your encouraging post...(m) - Sandra in NC 8:09 Apr 26 (2)
        • What do you think was up with the camp? (m) - Jane in NC 9:17 Apr 26 (1)
          • I think babysitting is the answer... - Sandra in NC 12:04 Apr 26 (0)
    • I will try to remember to do this! nt - Sandra in NC 18:16 Apr 25 (0)
• We did not participate. nt - Laura in VA 16:26 Apr 25 (0)
• Only used them so taht we could get SAT's, ACT's at an early age. Feel they are overpriced and oversold, personally. nt - MaryM 16:01 Apr 25 (1)
  • FWIW, you don't need to be part of a talent search to do this. - Jenny in Florida 10:58 Apr 26 (0)
• I do and I haven't. :) nt - Ria 15:41 Apr 25 (0)
• No. - LH 15:22 Apr 25 (0)

Yes, but will it get them a scholorship? ? on ACT scores... - Nancy 14:52 Apr 25 (7)

• What did you do to help your dc be prepared in order to get high scores? - Jan P. 6:54 Apr 26 (1)
  • Re: What did you do to help your dc be prepared in order to get high scores? - Nancy 9:37 Apr 26 (0)
• My daughter got full tuition at a nice private Methodist college with a 30. nt - Kelli in TN 19:36 Apr 25 (1)
  • That's good to know. We're looking at a nice private *Baptist* college. I hope our results will be like yours! nt - ereks mom 5:51 Apr 26 (0)
• I 'm wondering about that too...My ds's composite score was... - ereks mom 19:03 Apr 25 (0)
• Back in my day, a 31 could earn a full scholarship at our state colleges (nt) - LoriM 16:44 Apr 25 (0)
• Yes, those scores could get nice merit aid at many schools. (nm) - Susan in IL 15:03 Apr 25 (0)

Can anybody reveiw these two writing programs: Writeshop and Put that in Writing... - Heather 14:52 Apr 25 (3)

• I don't know Writeshop, but I am thrilled with PTIW... more - Debbie in Ohio 18:41 Apr 25 (2)
  • You have told me what I wanted to know...but one more question please... - Heather 20:46 Apr 25 (1)
    • Re: You have told me what I wanted to know...but one more question please... - Debbie in Ohio 5:04 Apr 26 (0)

Those with a kid in public high school...grade dilemma.....(more) - JFS in IL 14:42 Apr 25 (7)

• I had the same thing happen to me in 9th grade ... - AngieW in Texas 20:43 Apr 25 (0)
• Sounds about right to me. Also, if the student is absent X many days, the grade goes down, no matter how well the student has been doing - LH 19:33 Apr 25 (0)
• I agree with Jann that the assistant principal or someone else should be involved. (m) - OC MOM 15:13 Apr 25 (0)
• One zero grade brought his quarter grade down THAT much! m.. - LauraC 15:12 Apr 25 (0)
• Pleasantly demand a conference... - Jann in TX 14:52 Apr 25 (0)
• Did she review this policy at the beginning of the year? Is it in her syllabus? I'm so sorry this has happend to your son. nt - Janet 14:50 Apr 25 (1)
  • That is one of the questions I have for her when I call tomorow. If it is so...dd won't be taking her class when she hits high school! nt - JFS in IL 14:51 Apr 25 (0)

Info on Math Counts? - Gwen in VA 14:40 Apr 25 (3)

• Math Counts is just great... - Anne/PA 17:31 Apr 25 (0)
• I will be glad to help... - Susie-Knits 16:11 Apr 25 (0)
• Re: Info on Math Counts? - maryalice 15:42 Apr 25 (0)

American School General or College Prep... - K 14:34 Apr 25 (0)

Spanish for kids - online interactive educational games - Dav 14:28 Apr 25 (0)

Would the Teaching Co. US History dvd's be too much for my 8th grade dd (average student)? nt - SusanAR 13:59 Apr 25 (4)

• We have used that series this year to supplement our Early Modern Course (1600-1850) and it is excellent... - Anne/PA 17:35 Apr 25 (1)
  • I have been wanting this series for my rising 9th grade ds. I know (m)... - SusanAR 18:44 Apr 25 (0)
• Which ones? The high school history courses? They'd be great! nt - Ria 14:17 Apr 25 (1)
  • No, The History of the US 2nd edition. nt - SusanAR 14:23 Apr 25 (0)

Can Well-Educated Mind substitute for How to Read a Book? - Laura in CT 13:54 Apr 25 (5)

• Here is where I see the benefit of the dry-as-dust HTRABook... - Patty in WA 17:37 Apr 25 (0)
• There is an ancillary book, called, "How to Read 'How to Read a Book'" (m) - LisaNY 16:45 Apr 25 (1)
  • I tried this for my 14 yr old. Funny thing, after reading Patty's comments- (m) - Needleroozer 20:19 Apr 25 (0)
• Imo, yes and it's much more appealing reading than HRAB more - Delbra 14:18 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks, I thought that might be the case. nt - Laura in CT 15:34 Apr 25 (0)

More on biology... - Jane in NC 13:42 Apr 25 (5)

• We use the Glencoe book for our homeschool tutorial... - Carrie in NC 15:40 Apr 25 (1)
  • And one more thought... - Carrie in NC 15:44 Apr 25 (0)
• Re: More on biology... - Gwen in VA 14:35 Apr 25 (2)
  • Thanks for your input. (m) - Jane in NC 15:34 Apr 25 (1)
    • Labs with Scholars Online -- - Gwen in VA 19:30 Apr 25 (0)

Anyone know of any university-level on-line physics courses? Thanks. ntg - Delbra 13:27 Apr 25 (3)

• EPGY offers them. Link inside. - MaryM 13:51 Apr 25 (2)
  • Thanks, Mary. I'll pass the link along. I should clarify that my friend needs university credit for the on-line course smg - Delbra 14:22 Apr 25 (1)
    • Not sure if this will work then...it's for kids. Sorry. (m) - MaryM 15:10 Apr 25 (0)

OK since I stirred up the science pot today I guess I will do the same for math - Karen in Maryland 11:59 Apr 25 (13)

• I don't mean to be completely self-referential here... - Patty in WA 17:38 Apr 25 (0)
• I can give a little input to this question... - Susie-Knits 14:13 Apr 25 (6)
  • Did he take Trig ? ? Will he ? - lh 15:33 Apr 25 (3)
    • Re: Did he take Trig ? ? Will he ? - Susie-Knits 16:46 Apr 25 (2)
      • Trig now appears in advanced algebra courses, geometry courses, and/or pre-calc...doesn't appear to be separate anymore nt - Linda in NM 19:14 Apr 25 (0)
      • I noticed too that trig wasn't mentioned in the course listing....very curious. . . .NT - LH 18:52 Apr 25 (0)
  • Thank you, you answered a lot of questions - Karen in Maryland 15:18 Apr 25 (1)
    • if you have more specific questions... - Susie-Knits 15:24 Apr 25 (0)
• We like VideoText... - Linda in NM 13:18 Apr 25 (1)
  • Forgot to add... - Linda in NM 13:20 Apr 25 (0)
• Jacobs and ALEKS - Stephanie 13:05 Apr 25 (0)
• Chalkdust - lh 12:31 Apr 25 (1)
  • Meant to add. . . - lh 12:44 Apr 25 (0)

Would BJUP Biology textbook or Exploring Life by Campbell work with Apologia Biology labs ? Our coop does Apologia labs . Thanks nt - Nissi 11:50 Apr 25 (0)

As anyone not liked Lial's Introductory Algebra? nm - Karen in MO 11:27 Apr 25 (7)

• I don't dislike Lial, but I am not particularly keen on the books... - Jane in NC 17:38 Apr 25 (5)
  • Jane, I've read some things about Dolciani on these boards (m) - Michelle in MO 10:18 Apr 26 (1)
    • Not really. - Jane in NC 12:33 Apr 26 (0)
  • Jane, about Dolciani... - LisaNY 4:41 Apr 26 (2)
    • I use the oldies from the '60's to mid-70's. ..(m) - Jane in NC 7:53 Apr 26 (1)
      • Well, that's not me - LOL! I will definitely need the solutions manual, and most likely the TM as well. Thanks! :o) nm - LisaNY 6:56 Apr 28 (0)
• We love Lial's books (m) - Michelle in MO 11:55 Apr 25 (0)

Could someone please explain AP to me? - Connie(TX) 10:52 Apr 25 (2)

• Link to the College Board's explanation - Jenny in Florida 11:12 Apr 25 (0)
• For starters, here's the link for their web site. - K-FL 11:10 Apr 25 (0)

Chalkdust Algebra I users... a few questions.... - MIch elle 10:49 Apr 25 (1)

• They are on ebay now. Just double check editions/ISBN. I called - LH 12:32 Apr 25 (0)

Are there any online Psych courses like Thinkwell/ OR available video lectures? TIA! nt - MaryM 10:34 Apr 25 (3)

• PsychTrek.. anyone familiar with this? Link inside. - MaryM 12:38 Apr 25 (0)
• The Teaching Co has some psychology courses... - StaceyL in Canada 12:01 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks Stacy! nt - MaryM 12:37 Apr 25 (0)

Question for people from Colorado concerning homeschooling/tutor for 1 subject and public high school for the rest. - mtnparent 9:51 Apr 25 (2)

• it is the school district that determines how outside credits will be accepted... - coloradostef 14:15 Apr 25 (0)
• Yes, it's possible to do this. (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 10:14 Apr 25 (0)

Wow I am so thankful for the math and science knowledge everyone has shared today - Karen in Maryland 9:46 Apr 25 (5)

• Just as an add-on... - Lynne 12:41 Apr 25 (2)
  • Oh, and... - Lynne 12:45 Apr 25 (1)
    • That's a great thought - Karen in Maryland 13:10 Apr 25 (0)
• Where in Maryland do you live? - Heather in VA 10:19 Apr 25 (1)
  • We live in Ocean City - Karen in Maryland 10:26 Apr 25 (0)

Has anyone here tried doing Algebra II and Geometry at the same time over the course of two years? How did it go? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 9:38 Apr 25 (3)

• here in Australia they mix it up like that- works fine! nt - Peela 4:03 Apr 26 (0)
• Yes, this is the way that a lot of European schools handle algebra and geometry. (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 10:40 Apr 25 (1)
  • I was thinking of doing this with Chalkdust and asked Dr. Mosely... - StaceyL in Canada 12:04 Apr 25 (0)

AP Science versus CC - Cindy B/STL 9:17 Apr 25 (4)

• If she has any ideas about where she'd like to go to college... - Lynne 18:00 Apr 25 (1)
  • Well my husband is a Washington University Employee so - CindyB/STL 19:07 Apr 25 (0)
• Our experience -- - Gwen in VA 12:32 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks---she is considering PreMed - CindyB/stl 14:09 Apr 25 (0)

Foerster Algebra 1 grade level & where to find the Solutions Manual for it? - LindaJ 8:55 Apr 25 (6)

• Solutions Manual - ISBN 0201861003 I ordered directly from the publisher. (nt) - Yvonne in NE 9:35 Apr 25 (0)
• Well, that would depend on his math background. - momof7 9:08 Apr 25 (4)
  • Re: He finished Singapore NEMs. Would that count? nm - LindaL 9:42 Apr 25 (2)
    • Is there a reason why you are not continuing w/NEM? (m) - LisaNY 16:53 Apr 25 (0)
    • I am not familiar with NEM, so I can't help. there was a thread about this earlier. Try searching under NEM and see what you find. nt - momof7 15:57 Apr 25 (0)
  • I meant to also say that many 9th graders would still not be able to complete the text..... - momof7 9:11 Apr 25 (0)

ACT's Early Scores by Web for April 14th test date are up. I just checked ds's scores & I will say that I'm very pleased! nt - ereks mom 8:43 Apr 25 (0)

Bev in B'ville---Write@Home question again---Have your kids taken "Short Story" yet? (m) - Michelle in MO 8:05 Apr 25 (2)

• Re: Bev in B'ville---Write@Home question again---Have your kids taken "Short Story" yet? (m) - Bev in B'ville 8:50 Apr 25 (1)
  • Well, two hours doesn't sound so bad---I think my oldest would be (m) - Michelle in MO 8:56 Apr 25 (0)

Susan in IL - Foerster Alg II assignment sheet (trying again!) m - Lisa TX 6:12 Apr 25 (2)

• Lisa - - Susan in IL 11:54 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks : )! nt - Lisa TX 19:01 Apr 25 (0)

AP and SAT II - US History Question - Brigid in NC 5:31 Apr 25 (10)

• That's what dd did last year (m) - Gwen in VA 7:36 Apr 25 (0)
• My son is also doing this -- very common amount private and public schools... - coloradostef 7:12 Apr 25 (0)
• This is our exact plan ... - Kareni 6:32 Apr 25 (7)
  • I would like to do this for my 11th grade ds. What books or program are you using to prepare??? - Mommyfaithe 9:17 Apr 25 (5)
    • Google "AP US History"... lots of AP teachers put their complete syllabus online! nt - Gwen in VA 12:34 Apr 25 (0)
    • DD is in an AP US History class. The text they use ... - Kareni 12:09 Apr 25 (3)
      • Kareni...Can you tell me if... - Mommyfaithe 13:34 Apr 25 (2)
        • Hi Faithe, ... - Kareni 17:14 Apr 25 (1)
          • Thank You Kareni....so basically...I can - Mommyfaithe 3:55 Apr 26 (0)
  • Re: This is our exact plan ... - Cindyb/stl 6:56 Apr 25 (0)

Science courses for engineer minded 8th grader and up - Karen in Maryland 4:00 Apr 25 (27)

• Concepts, concepts, concepts &Math, math, math via living books and math computation! - Carmen & Co. 9:01 Apr 25 (1)
  • ditto . . .Concepts, concepts, concepts & Math, math, math - lh 9:11 Apr 25 (0)
• Well I'm not sure if Ria would agree but I don't think you have to do a public school text for science-minded students... - Heather in VA 7:16 Apr 25 (4)
  • And one more thing - I'd be more concerned about his math background... - Heather in VA 7:36 Apr 25 (3)
    • After TT Alg 1 with a 13yo where would you go? - Karen in Maryland 9:39 Apr 25 (2)
      • I like VideoText ..... - Heather in VA 10:06 Apr 25 (1)
        • :::fingers in ears::: These are really strong points of VT ! :-) - LH 12:34 Apr 25 (0)
• Recommendations.......m - momof7 5:08 Apr 25 (5)
  • I agree - percytruffle 6:31 Apr 25 (4)
    • just remembering...... - Bev in B'ville 8:00 Apr 25 (3)
      • If you'd said civil engineering insead of areospace..... - Kathy in MD 19:03 Apr 29 (0)
      • Pretty amazing! - percytruffle 10:44 Apr 25 (0)
      • Your dh is the exception for sure......I can't tell you how many of our friends - momof7 9:05 Apr 25 (0)
• Course list for the HS my ds is planning on attending may help... - MIch elle 4:47 Apr 25 (1)
  • Click on "book lists". nt - MIch elle 4:48 Apr 25 (0)
• Re: Science courses for engineer minded 8th grader and up - Brenda in MA 4:28 Apr 25 (1)
  • I have consider counting the Explorer Life science as his highschool life science - Karen in Maryland 5:29 Apr 25 (0)
• Just a few comments -- - Gwen in VA 4:18 Apr 25 (9)
  • I agree completely! nt - Ria 6:23 Apr 25 (0)
  • I have Prentice Hall Biology by Miller and Levine - Karen in Maryland 5:38 Apr 25 (2)
    • I have that, too. I thought it was high school level? nm - Nan in Mass 6:56 Apr 25 (0)
    • Miller and Levine is not a college level book. We used it (m) - MaryM 6:55 Apr 25 (0)
  • Wow this is just what I was looking for and a Biology question - Karen in Maryland 5:34 Apr 25 (0)
  • Gwen, in your opinion...m - MI Mom 5:32 Apr 25 (3)
    • Thank you - MI Mom 5:11 Apr 26 (0)
    • Re: Gwen, in your opinion...m - Gwen in VA 7:38 Apr 25 (0)
    • This was addressed on the General board...just scroll down. nt - Ria 6:23 Apr 25 (0)

I've never understood - why is earth science unimportant? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 21:38 Apr 24 (10)

• We're doing geology next year, in 11th, with labs...m - Lori L 11:31 Apr 25 (0)
• I think it's because it's not a "lab" science and colleges look for a certain number of lab sciences on the transcript. nt - Christi/NC 9:23 Apr 25 (0)
• I'm not sure it's "unimportant." - Jenny in Florida 6:54 Apr 25 (0)
• I did Earth Science in 8th grade with my two... - LoriM 6:38 Apr 25 (0)
• We used Runkle Geography this year and I thought it was science - Karen in Maryland 4:03 Apr 25 (0)
• I'm not normally a BJU fan, but I like BJU's 8th grade Earth Science nt - Gwen in VA 2:49 Apr 25 (3)
  • Gwen, do you think that BJU Earth/Space could be used as a 9th grade course? Thanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 5:10 Apr 25 (2)
    • I don't see why not (m) - Gwen in VA 5:27 Apr 25 (1)
      • We are planning to use this next year for 9th grade science. nt. - Denise in NE 15:21 Apr 26 (0)
• Earth Science is called "geography" here in Australia... - Peela 23:41 Apr 24 (0)

My ds, 7th grade in the fall, wants to learn more about electronics...m - MI Mom 19:58 Apr 24 (6)

• You might also see what your local 4-H office offers... - Jane in NC 9:01 Apr 25 (0)
• Here is a link for a place to buy Mr. Circuit 1 - Karen in Maryland 5:46 Apr 25 (0)
• Mr. Circuit - Karen in Maryland 4:06 Apr 25 (2)
  • Karen, I don't see Mr. Circuit level 1 at Rainbow...m - MI Mom 5:29 Apr 25 (1)
    • It looks like RR doesn't sell kit 1 anymore - Karen in Maryland 5:43 Apr 25 (0)
• I know of one... - erica 20:01 Apr 24 (0)

Need help, opinions on accrediting schools like NARS, Hewitt, etc - Mary H in Georgia 19:58 Apr 24 (1)

• I would not use NARS, but look at West River, or Clonlara instead. nt - Christina in ME 13:25 Apr 25 (0)

Conceptual Physics (high school)--do you buy from Prentice Hall? What items do I need? - Maverick 16:58 Apr 24 (4)

• TM and student text (more) - Ruth in Ottawa 19:46 Apr 24 (1)
  • Thanks, Ruth nt - Maverick 22:11 Apr 26 (0)
• Easy to order with Pearson online! See link inside. - MaryM 17:55 Apr 24 (1)
  • Thank you! - Maverick 18:09 Apr 24 (0)

Timetables of History--do you have a favorite edition? - Maverick 16:52 Apr 24 (5)

• No, except the current ed will have the more recent history. Mine is the previous ed. nt - Anna 3:38 Apr 25 (0)
• The one I picked up for a dollar at the library book sale! (nt) - Jane in NC 17:27 Apr 24 (3)
  • I got mine out our library's book sale: at ours, you can fill a paper grocery bag with books for $5 & a medium-sized box for $10 (goes to half price near the end of the sale) & that's how I got mine. nt - ereks mom 8:41 Apr 25 (0)
  • LOL - erica 20:10 Apr 24 (0)
  • Lucky you! - Maverick 18:08 Apr 24 (0)

Has anyone here used Far Above Rubies for.... - Christina in MN 16:48 Apr 24 (0)

German online through Oklahoma State University--does anyone have experience with this? (m) - Kathleen 16:46 Apr 24 (9)

• We also use OSU's German Online courses... - Laurie 5:07 Apr 25 (0)
• We use this and I've posted (probably ad nauseum) abut how great it is! nt - MaryM 16:52 Apr 24 (7)
  • What are the links to these programs? I searched and searched...nt - Lee 5:21 Apr 25 (1)
    • Link only inside. - MaryM 6:57 Apr 25 (0)
  • I have it bookmarked, thanks to you, Mary! Just today I was looking at the site again, but my oldest (11) isn't ready for it yet. (nt) - Colleen 23:10 Apr 24 (0)
  • Thank you, Mary! I've gone back through the archives...(m) - Kathleen 17:23 Apr 24 (1)
    • Students use looseleaf "textbook" that coordinates with WebCT materials. Good luck! nt - MaryM 17:53 Apr 24 (0)
  • I e-mailed them (m) - Michelle in MO 16:59 Apr 24 (1)
    • Re: I e-mailed them (m) - MaryM 17:23 Apr 24 (0)

Latin in high school - do you have your students take it? Why or why not? If so, for how many years? TIA! nt - Sharon in SC (a new to high school homeschooling mom) 16:46 Apr 24 (13)

• A definite yes! (m) - Kathleen 7:46 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks, Kathleen. We've signed dd up for Latin I (Wheelock' taught by a terrific instructor). nt - Sharon in SC 17:15 Apr 25 (0)
• I don't but in your case I would... - Heather in VA 7:08 Apr 25 (3)
  • Well, actually....(m) - Sharon in SC 7:27 Apr 25 (2)
    • Oh man - I totally mis-read your name... - Heather in VA 10:11 Apr 25 (1)
      • No problem, Heather. Thank you for taking the time to post! :-) nt - Sharon in SC 17:14 Apr 25 (0)
• My daughter did. - Jenny in Florida 4:52 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thanks. Two years is what I have in mind that we will aim for. nt - Sharon in SC 6:31 Apr 25 (0)
• I do... - Nan in Mass 17:49 Apr 24 (4)
  • I think your written description of the benefits to Latin is the most conclusive I've ever seen. Thank you! nt - Sharon in SC 6:30 Apr 25 (0)
  • Thanks, Nan, that's encouraging... - Valerie in MI 20:07 Apr 24 (0)
  • What Latin Program are you using? - Chelsea in Tn 17:52 Apr 24 (1)
    • I'm using Ecce Romani. nm - Nan in Mass 18:31 Apr 24 (0)

Should I go to Saxon 8/7 or skip to Algebra 1/2? - Ann Marie in MI 16:28 Apr 24 (2)

• Unless he's struggling with math, I would definitely skip 87 and go straight to Algebra 1/2--we did it with no problem at all. nt - alicia 16:58 Apr 24 (1)
  • Unless you are using the newest version, then you usually do 8/7 and skip Algebra 1/2. nt - Melissa B 17:22 Apr 24 (0)

Has anyone used Starting Points through Potter's School? Thanks.nt - Janet 16:08 Apr 24 (0)

What are you using for algebra? (m) - Rachel in OK 15:04 Apr 24 (11)

• Just started VideoText with my 12-year-old son; so far, so good..nt. - Linda in NM 11:07 Apr 25 (1)
  • Here too with my 11 year old. Done with Module A and she gives it two thumbs up. nt - Heather in VA 11:54 Apr 25 (0)
• We did algebra in a kind of patchwork way. - Jenny in Florida 4:49 Apr 25 (0)
• Just to add to the mix, we use Math Relief. It's not on computer (a plus for us) but is video taught. - K-FL 4:45 Apr 25 (0)
• I think I've resigned to using Chalkdust through Calculus. - LH 16:56 Apr 24 (1)
  • I made the same decision!! I am really excited about it too. nt - Christi/NC 19:05 Apr 24 (0)
• Is your dd. doing *all* of the problems? I've been told that the odds are enough. nm - LisaNY 15:33 Apr 24 (3)
  • no, we do the odd numbers only. It just seems to take us a few days to get through some lessons. nm - Rachel in OK 15:45 Apr 24 (2)
    • The lessons WERE designed to be worked out over 2-3 days each... - Jann in TX 17:34 Apr 24 (0)
    • On of my sons is using BCM... - StaceyL in Canada 16:57 Apr 24 (0)
• I realize Teaching Textbooks is expensive, however... - CMH 15:26 Apr 24 (0)

World History People you should know - Melissa 14:33 Apr 24 (3)

• there's lists in TWTM in the grammar section (nt) - kate in seattle 9:18 Apr 25 (1)
  • Re: there's lists in TWTM in the grammar section (nt) - There ARE lists . . . 9:19 Apr 25 (0)
• I don't have a list, but here's how I'd start one. (m) - FloridaLisa 7:00 Apr 25 (0)

Opinions on Hewitt History of US Syllabus??? thanks - Lorri 13:48 Apr 24 (5)

• Not much to it - Kaci 5:15 Apr 25 (3)
  • Thanks - Lorri 9:03 Apr 25 (0)
  • What piece of SL are you talking about? m - Lee 5:23 Apr 25 (1)
    • See Sonlight Core 100 instructor's guide. nt - Beth in TN 7:09 Apr 25 (0)
• It has the chapters laid out on how to read.. - Debbie 14:29 Apr 24 (0)

Kathleen was right !! Omnibus is beautiful!! Can't wait to sit and look at the CD !! (nt) - Clara in Miami 13:03 Apr 24 (5)

• OK, I think we're going to have to look...Question, Kathleen - Valerie in MI 20:27 Apr 24 (2)
  • Re: OK, I think we're going to have to look...Question, Kathleen - Kathleen 21:45 Apr 24 (1)
    • Thanks, Kathleen. nt - Valerie in MI 13:41 Apr 25 (0)
• Yes, isn't it gorgeous? (m) - Kathleen 13:14 Apr 24 (1)
  • Yes I did and now I want the other 2..I am hopeless!!! (nt) - Clara in Miami 13:19 Apr 24 (0)

Conceptual Physics (high school edition): how much math do you need for this? Could a student who has done only pre-algebra get through?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:45 Apr 24 (1)

• Algebra would be a big help (more) - Ruth in Ottawa 13:39 Apr 24 (0)

Which online writing class would you recommend that would coincide with (or possibly replace) Omnibus II (MA/Ren.), and why? (m) - Michelle in MO 12:39 Apr 24 (0)

Can anyone compare AG to Easy Grammar Plus? TIA! nt - Sharon in SC 12:14 Apr 24 (2)

• They are very different approaches to grammar. - Claire 7:49 Apr 25 (1)
  • Thank you, Claire, for a terrific overview of these two! nt - Sharon in SC 17:20 Apr 25 (0)

Help! Need ISBN for instructors and solutions books for Lial geometry - older edition - Kaci 12:06 Apr 24 (2)

• Nevermind - called Peasson Ed - they were helpful and provided it ! nt - Kaci 12:40 Apr 24 (1)
  • Could you tell them to me, please? nt - mom2jrcsc 18:41 Apr 24 (0)

Can anyone review Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings ? (m) - Rachel in OK 11:58 Apr 24 (4)

• LL form LOTR - StaceyL in Canada 12:37 Apr 24 (3)
  • Stacey, since you have taught this once, would you mind giving your opinion on these plans? - momof7 17:52 Apr 24 (2)
    • Well... - StaceyL in Canada 19:05 Apr 24 (1)
      • Thanks for the insight......I don't have any "real" plans.... - momof7 19:20 Apr 24 (0)

What resource might provide a good overall Grammar review for the summer? (m0 - Sharon in SC 11:50 Apr 24 (2)

• Jensen's Grammar and Jensen's Punctuation are great! nt - alicia 17:00 Apr 24 (1)
  • Thanks, Alicia. I've orderd their Format Writing. I'll have to check these resources out as well. nt - Sharon in SC 17:16 Apr 25 (0)

If states give a credit based on the number of instruction hours, for example 150 hours of instruction=1 credit, how does that translate to home schoolers? I think we have fewer instruction hours but we accomplish the same work. However, I want to be ethical. If a book is complete, fine, but if not...? Thanks. nm - Janet 11:46 Apr 24 (14)

• Two ways to count: recognized courses vs less-defined ones - Paula H 17:25 Apr 24 (0)
• I use a criteria of whether or not the course is complete. In public school, some students will spend much less time than others on the same material. Some will pay attention in class, and others will zone out. The "hours" are counted the same. That's why I think it's both fair and easier to count hours based on a high school level course being completed, rather than counting hours. nt - Laurie4b 16:00 Apr 24 (0)
• Our oversight academy uses the Carnegie unit where 120 hours equals 1 credit for courses that are less well defined. nm - Sharon in MD 13:52 Apr 24 (1)
  • Thanks, Sharon!nm - Janet 15:30 Apr 24 (0)
• We're facing this a bit - Kimm in WA 11:50 Apr 24 (9)
  • Curious: Does NARS distinguish between instruction hours and "homework"? And, how many hours do they require for self-designed courses? Thanks! nm - Janet 12:24 Apr 24 (8)
    • Answers - Kimm in WA 14:45 Apr 24 (7)
      • Thanks, Kimm. Helpful! Now I'm curious as to why homework doesn't count toward public school hours but does toward homeschooling hours. I wonder if a college has ever questioned this when viewing credits. Just curious. Thanks again! nm - Janet 14:52 Apr 24 (6)
        • Just think about how much time is wasted in PS - 'nuff said! LOL (nt) - Kimm in WA 15:37 Apr 24 (1)
          • So true--and time is often also wasted with the nature of the PS homework. nm - Janet 15:44 Apr 24 (0)
        • My guess is that they only concerned about "their time," not the student's time. nt - K-FL 15:05 Apr 24 (3)
          • Devil's Advocate Question: Why is 180 hours of instruction plus well enough done homework to get an "A" considered equal to 180 hour of work/instruction total for a homeschooler? nm - Janet 15:32 Apr 24 (2)
            • have you had a student in public school?? - kate in seattle 0:03 Apr 25 (1)
              • Nope---just taught in a good one! But, then again, that's still why I don't have my child there! Thanks for sharing your experience. It is less about me doubting and more about being ready to answer questions from others who may question. nm - Janet 4:41 Apr 25 (0)

Article about how "we" infantilize teenagers <sm> - Pamela 11:42 Apr 24 (18)

• I have thought something like this for many years... more - Debbie in Ohio 11:06 Apr 25 (0)
• I wonder if part of the issue... - Susan in TN 10:25 Apr 25 (0)
• overall there are some interesting points, but it doesn't convince me or resonate with me... - Peela 4:25 Apr 25 (4)
  • I think these are two different issues.... - Carrie in NC 16:02 Apr 25 (0)
  • Oh....I don't disagree there! - Pamela 7:00 Apr 25 (1)
    • You are making lots of sense and I agree with what you said... - Nan in Mass 8:59 Apr 25 (0)
  • Yes... - Nan in Mass 4:39 Apr 25 (0)
• Yes, but... (haven't read the whole article so if I'm off base, ignore this)... - Nan in Mass 18:44 Apr 24 (4)
  • Not only that, but take a look at what... - Jill, OK 18:51 Apr 25 (2)
    • Off topic rant about modern understanding of historical average lifespan - Sara R 21:23 Apr 25 (1)
      • That's part of it, and you're right... - Jill, OK 9:56 Apr 26 (0)
  • I tend to agree with you, Nan - Paula H 21:45 Apr 24 (0)
• This is one reason we've pursued 4H leadership.... - Laurel in CA 16:08 Apr 24 (0)
• another article (my favorite) with a similar topic - Rachel in OK 15:43 Apr 24 (1)
  • Yes, but doesn't Plato complain about these very sorts of things in his Republic? - Nan in Mass 18:52 Apr 24 (0)
• Very challenging. I'm sharing it with others... - Carrie in NC 13:46 Apr 24 (1)
  • My ds, 12, desperately wants to work, be treated older, etc <sm> - Pamela 14:06 Apr 24 (0)
• Fascinating! nt - Gwen in VA 12:33 Apr 24 (0)

Mom of 7 or anyone else---Great Books Academy: How would you describe the degree to which a Biblical-Christian world view directs conversation and conclusions in discussions? Thanks. nm - Janet 10:37 Apr 24 (2)

• Sometimes the kids bring in their own specific worldview...... - momof7 14:40 Apr 24 (1)
  • Yes, thank you! I'm looking for a course that will help develop a Christian world view. I'm hoping that soon my dd will be able to be in a course like this where various views are expressed and be able to defend her own point of view. Thanks again.nm - Janet 15:42 Apr 24 (0)

Long-term math planning through high school - would you take a look? - Susan in TN 10:08 Apr 24 (3)

• I'm not actually much ahead of you here, but... - erica 19:59 Apr 24 (1)
  • Thanks, you've given me some good stuff to look over! nt - Susan in TN 6:20 Apr 25 (0)
• That should say "long range". nt - Susan in TN 18:19 Apr 24 (0)

Cursive handwriting question -- Is it important to be quick and legible for testing purposes? (m) - Linda in NE 9:51 Apr 24 (1)

• I do not believe that laptops are allowed unless a student has applied for and received accomodations due to learning difficulties. (nm) - Kareni 12:25 Apr 25 (0)

When do you correct/review your children's work? (m) - Colleen 8:51 Apr 24 (18)

• Thanks very much for all the replies! (nt) - Colleen 23:58 Apr 24 (0)
• When they were younger (elementary through early jr. high) I checked immediately... - Janet in WA 21:25 Apr 24 (0)
• I spend time with each child daily going over his work with him. nt - Jean in Wisc 13:28 Apr 24 (0)
• It varies. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:00 Apr 24 (0)
• (ducking) I don't correct my children's work. They do. - maryalice 12:30 Apr 24 (4)
  • Ah, but many parents have discovered, to their dismay... - Ellie 13:26 Apr 24 (2)
    • Well, and just my opinion on finding character weakness.... - Pamela 14:12 Apr 24 (0)
    • Yep! it depends ont he personality of the child. - Carrie in NC 13:49 Apr 24 (0)
  • I completely agree! <nt> - Pamela 12:56 Apr 24 (0)
• I check her work every evening, or first thing in the morning - LoriM 12:21 Apr 24 (0)
• In my new schedule... - Quiver0f10 9:56 Apr 24 (0)
• Re: When do you correct/review your children's work? (m) - Beth 9:54 Apr 24 (0)
• Some subjects, like math and Latin, I prefer to check daily... - Jane in NC 9:53 Apr 24 (0)
• Re: When do you correct/review your children's work? (m) - CynthiaOK 9:32 Apr 24 (0)
• As a rule, I like to correct work right after my dc complete it (m) - LisaNY 9:05 Apr 24 (3)
  • Same here...nt - Gamom3 13:46 Apr 24 (0)
  • With my youngers I do this, my high schooler checks her own and then brings it to me. nt - Kelli in TN 12:56 Apr 24 (0)
  • Same here- especially with math and writing- nt - SusanAR 9:32 Apr 24 (0)

Anyone want to help me find the DVT's for College Algebra and Trig 2nd edition (m) - Gamom3 8:36 Apr 24 (3)

• You might try..... - Bev in B'ville 9:23 Apr 24 (1)
  • Re: You might try..... - Gamom3 9:49 Apr 24 (0)
• Use the ISBN and search for it on - momof10 8:58 Apr 24 (0)

Write@Home---Worthwhile? I have questions! This looks interesting (m) - Michelle in MO 6:30 Apr 24 (7)

• We just finished our first semester with Write@home...(m) - Bev in B'ville 8:42 Apr 24 (6)
  • Don't apologize! I love the response (m) - Michelle in MO 10:16 Apr 24 (0)
  • How many assignments? - LH 9:39 Apr 24 (3)
    • LH...Go to this website.... - Bev in B'ville 10:35 Apr 24 (1)
      • Oh, thanks! I had been clicking around there but missed this syllabus page! :-) NT - LH 9:31 Apr 25 (0)
    • How it has worked so far.... - Bev in B'ville 10:01 Apr 24 (0)
  • correction: just finishing, not just finished; my dc still have one more assignment to complete nm - Bev in B'ville 9:24 Apr 24 (0)

Need help with how to figure grades for transcript... - Peggy in Ks 4:55 Apr 24 (1)

• Peggy, there is no "right" - Pamela 7:27 Apr 24 (0)

Ninth grade science question (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:28 Apr 23 (7)

• You might try Rainbow Science...... - Bev in B'ville 10:06 Apr 24 (0)
• Conceptual physics by Hewitt... - Jane in NC 9:27 Apr 24 (0)
• Spectrum Chemistry (I think that's what it's called)... - Linda in NM 8:19 Apr 24 (0)
• You might also want to look at Prentice Hall. I know a lot of people like their middle school science. nt - Kathy in MD 4:50 Apr 24 (1)
  • We've used P-H Physical Science this year & like it.... - Laurel in CA 10:19 Apr 24 (0)
• Singapore Science - Dot 4:20 Apr 24 (0)
• Singapore Science is secular - Dot 4:17 Apr 24 (0)

Lisa in Fl. Regarding The Art of Problem Solving. . . - Carmen & Co. 21:22 Apr 23 (2)

• Thanks so much. (m) - FloridaLisa 14:49 Apr 24 (0)
• Hmm...link did not show up. Tiny Url link to site only. - Carmen & Co. 21:24 Apr 23 (0)

For Sandra in FL - More info about Writing and Literature... - LaJuana 20:08 Apr 23 (1)

• Thanks, LaJuana (m) - Sandra in FL 0:41 Apr 24 (0)

Any words / experiences I can share with dd about choosing a college? (m) - Gwen in VA 19:48 Apr 23 (11)

• My dd cannot imagine waiting another moment to study her major area of interest - LoriM 12:26 Apr 24 (0)
• I turned down a prestigious school, - Anne 9:12 Apr 24 (0)
• I'd go with the LAC (m) - Ria 8:30 Apr 24 (0)
• Well, I only went to a state school... - Chris in VA 6:50 Apr 24 (2)
  • Which school? - Gwen in VA 12:36 Apr 24 (1)
    • Re: Which school? - Gwen in VA 12:38 Apr 24 (0)
• Re: Any words / experiences I can share with dd about choosing a college? (m) - Cynde 5:51 Apr 24 (0)
• Can she do overnight visits?... - Kelly in VA 4:36 Apr 24 (1)
  • Let me add, since you're in Virginia, Gwen.... - Kelly in VA 4:44 Apr 24 (0)
• Re: Any words / experiences I can share with dd about choosing a college? (m) - Momofmany 21:14 Apr 23 (0)
• It sounds as if she's doing a good job thinking this through... - Janet in WA 20:12 Apr 23 (0)

Apologia Chemistry lesson plans free anywhere? - Kendall 19:45 Apr 23 (3)

• Also try Donna Young's website, here's the link (nt) - Bev in B'ville 3:35 Apr 24 (0)
• Re: Apologia Chemistry lesson plans free anywhere? - LaJuana 19:54 Apr 23 (1)
  • Thanks - Kendall 20:07 Apr 23 (0)

Should I purchase Lial's Introductory Algebra 8e or the newer Beginning Algebra 10e? nt7 - NancyR 19:41 Apr 23 (3)

• There is very little difference between editions... - Jann in TX 20:05 Apr 23 (2)
  • Thanks, Jann. One more question... - NancyR 19:22 Apr 24 (1)
    • A little of both.. - Jann in TX 21:02 Apr 24 (0)

MUS in High School-suggestions to supplement making more "rigorous" - April in WA 19:23 Apr 23 (11)

• Hi, April! I have interesting input here. WA people especially will be interested. - Patty in WA 19:48 Apr 23 (2)
  • I agree about reading the TM. My son copies the pages relating to the lesson and reads through them after watching the DVD, as frequently there's info. that's not included in the DVD. Also, - Kimm in WA 21:36 Apr 23 (0)
  • Thanks Patty. We'll talk more later.nt - April in WA 20:45 Apr 23 (0)
• We added a book of proofs to the Geometry course. (nt) - Kimm in WA 19:25 Apr 23 (7)
  • BTW - MUS testimonial - Kimm in WA 19:35 Apr 23 (6)
    • Inquiring minds want to know... - Sue in St Pete 13:42 Apr 24 (2)
      • forgot to answer a question . . . - Kimm in WA 15:03 Apr 24 (0)
      • TAG programs - Kimm in WA 15:00 Apr 24 (0)
    • This was refreshing to read...I came here to the hs board to look at Math suggestions (m) - Teresa in TX 13:23 Apr 24 (0)
    • Thank you for this post (sm) - Terrie in Germany 23:30 Apr 23 (1)
      • LOL . . . - Kimm in WA 11:52 Apr 24 (0)

Susan in IL - Foerster Alg II assignment sheet - Lisa TX 18:49 Apr 23 (5)

• Not Susan in Il but - CindyB/STL 5:08 Apr 24 (2)
  • May I ask what DTQ is? - SusanAR 12:32 Apr 24 (1)
    • Re: May I ask what DTQ is? - CindyB/STL 6:59 Apr 25 (0)
• It would be great if you would post it here! Thanks! nt - Kendall 20:10 Apr 23 (1)
  • Yes, please! nt - Barbara B. 20:49 Apr 23 (0)

So twice now, homeschooled kids I know have been told they couldn't enter at 10th grade level - Patty in WA 18:18 Apr 23 (35)

• Same in our county in TN. nt - Lolly 9:10 Apr 25 (2)
  • In TN, and they said they'll take our credits for 9th if she passes end-of-course standardized tests. nt - Veronica 19:35 Apr 25 (1)
    • Must be a different school district. They each set their own policies. nt - Lolly 6:54 Apr 26 (0)
• Not a problem here in rural Michigan so far--public schools "advertise" for students. (nt) - Dawn in MI 17:20 Apr 24 (0)
• I'm so glad that's not the case here. - Carrie in NC 13:59 Apr 24 (1)
  • It happened here in Chatham County (NC)! - srjbdl 16:12 Apr 24 (0)
• Are the schools within their legal rights to do this? nt - Ria 11:36 Apr 24 (1)
  • Yes, they are...so are Colleges and Universities--there are some that are NOT accreditied and their credits do not transfer. nt - Jann in TX 11:50 Apr 24 (0)
• In HI, hs students get NO credit for hs work - Sebastian (a lady) 10:44 Apr 24 (0)
• Re: So twice now, homeschooled kids I know have been told they couldn't enter at 10th grade level - VeronicainVA 7:28 Apr 24 (0)
• I wonder if that is a function of how many kids from "elsewhere" they see..... - Heather in VA 6:38 Apr 24 (0)
• Like that here and I make children sign (m) - Christina in Space Coast 5:11 Apr 24 (0)
• We didn't have any problems putting our dd. in ps for 10th gr. (m) - LisaNY 4:45 Apr 24 (0)
• In Georgia, the kids have to pass the end of the year tests in - momof10 4:40 Apr 24 (1)
  • Let me clarify - - momof10 4:41 Apr 24 (0)
• It seems that the trend to require accreditation is reaching beyond the ps system, too. Area private schools are almost compelled to become accredited. (m) - Janie 3:38 Apr 24 (0)
• Here too... - Jill W. 22:02 Apr 23 (0)
• It's like that here, too... - Robin in Tx 21:54 Apr 23 (1)
  • Back in the day... - Myrtle 5:18 Apr 24 (0)
• That's what I've been told here in OR too. nt - Susan in OR 21:53 Apr 23 (0)
• IN CA, without WASC accreditation, no high school will accept transfer credits. - nrg 21:17 Apr 23 (4)
  • This is not so... - Ellie 13:29 Apr 24 (3)
    • I am wondering if things are becoming more restrictive... - nrg 19:28 Apr 24 (2)
      • Also... - Ellie 20:29 Apr 24 (0)
      • I dunno... - Ellie 20:28 Apr 24 (0)
• Northshore School District might be a good solution for some - April in WA 20:43 Apr 23 (1)
  • April, are there requirements for being at the center so many hours a week? nt - Needleroozer, aka LB in Seattle 20:27 Apr 25 (0)
• that's what i've been told by several WA highschools (m)<