New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 10 (0)

I asked this question before, but I've lost some of my notes..I need AP Calculus and AP physics textbook recommendations please... - Mary in GA 20:19 May 10 (0)

Vocab.: which do you like better and why? Wordly Wise or Vocab. From Classical Roots? Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 20:14 May 10 (1)

• My kids chose VFCR.... - Melody In Tx 20:29 May 10 (0)

Where to start with Records and Requirements? - Barbra 17:32 May 10 (1)

• Some resources - dm 18:47 May 10 (0)

Thank you to those of you who encouraged me to include my 11yo in our great books study... - Nan in Mass 17:05 May 10 (0)

Jeff Baldwin's TheGreatBooks.com program: anyone using this yet?...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:17 May 10 (3)

• Re: Jeff Baldwin's TheGreatBooks.com program: anyone using this yet?...(m) - kate in seattle 16:57 May 10 (2)
  • Kate,clarification please... - StaceyL in Canada 17:49 May 10 (1)
    • Re: Kate,clarification please... - kate in seattle 22:04 May 10 (0)

Does a high school transcript typically include 8th grade coursework? (m) - Colleen 15:50 May 10 (24)

• Just to complicate things more... - LoriM 20:43 May 10 (1)
  • We plan similar, but are just going to call it whatever grade the Age-Level is - LH 21:33 May 10 (0)
• you might also think about what you hope to accomplish by counting Jr.high credits towards his (m) - Gwen in VA 17:10 May 10 (4)
  • Let me clarify...(m) - Colleen 18:10 May 10 (3)
    • It can get complicated..m - momof7 19:09 May 10 (1)
      • Yikes! That's too bad. I do know there is not a limit here in WA. nt - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 21:48 May 10 (0)
    • The only thing about math is... - Christi/NC 18:52 May 10 (0)
• Another concern is state law. For example, TN only allows 2 credits from middle school to count as high school course credit. nt - momof7 16:53 May 10 (0)
• Not an "official" answer (m) - Michelle in MO 16:01 May 10 (14)
  • Ah, that could be a problem...(m) - Kathleen 16:08 May 10 (13)
    • Maybe this depends on the state (m) - Michelle in MO 17:25 May 10 (4)
      • No, I think you misunderstood me...(m) - Kathleen 17:29 May 10 (3)
        • I really did understand your point (m) - Michelle in MO 18:09 May 10 (2)
          • Okay, I think I understand now...(m) - Kathleen 18:22 May 10 (1)
            • Yes, I think I understand better (m) - Michelle in MO 19:00 May 10 (0)
    • Yep, ITA with this. nt - Anna 16:44 May 10 (0)
    • Another way to handle this - dm 16:28 May 10 (6)
      • Inge Cannon recommends this as one way to complete a transcript on her DVD set, but I was wondering how that would play out practically. If I were a college admissions officer, I would want the credits by year. (m) - Jackie in AR 17:13 May 10 (1)
        • I did my transcript via Inge Cannon's recommendation... - Krystal 18:25 May 10 (0)
      • Exactly. I asked about this and had a homeschool consultant (a pd one ;-) tell me that many colleges prefer to see the standard transcripts showing which were courses student completed in each grade. nt - Anna 16:38 May 10 (3)
        • Anna - Did they say what to do if you take your classes in a mishmash?... - Nan in Mass 16:53 May 10 (2)
          • In that case, Nan...(m) - Kathleen 17:54 May 10 (1)
            • Yep. nt - Anna 19:31 May 10 (0)
• Yes, this is discussed often...(m) - Kathleen 16:00 May 10 (0)

Help! Need site where we can look up names of molecules, everyday uses, etc. - Sandy 15:07 May 10 (0)

HELP geometry!!!! - GaMom3 14:51 May 10 (1)

• Here's something that might help you...(m) - Kathleen 15:38 May 10 (0)

Tests/Help for Carson's "Basic History of the U.S."? - Beth S 14:35 May 10 (2)

• There is a teacher's guide...(m) - Kathleen 15:23 May 10 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Beth S 17:08 May 10 (0)

Writing question... - Nan in Mass - who just got done explaining this to her son 14:34 May 10 (7)

• Re: Writing question... - Michelle in WA 21:04 May 10 (0)
• Re: Writing question... - MaryM 16:56 May 10 (3)
  • Where on the site do I find the old newsletters? nm - Nan in Mass 17:18 May 10 (2)
    • Here's what's up (m) - MaryM 18:52 May 10 (1)
      • Or just sign up at their site for the free newsletters and you'll get the one I mentioned, I bet. - MaryM 18:56 May 10 (0)
• How about those Sentence Composing books that StaceyLinCanada mentioned... - LisaNY 15:47 May 10 (0)
• Re: Writing question... - Jean in Wisc. 15:38 May 10 (0)

Looking for input on Math Relief videos/dvd's. - DB in NJ 12:17 May 10 (4)

• We have used it with great success.... - Krystal 14:01 May 10 (0)
• It is very complete - Julie in MN 13:15 May 10 (0)
• We used it for Algebra I and it is a very thorough program - m - StaceyinLA 13:11 May 10 (0)
• Re: Looking for input on Math Relief videos/dvd's. - Tracey 12:43 May 10 (0)

Question for those using Teaching Textbooks this year.... - Krystal 11:21 May 10 (6)

• We have used both MR and TT - more - StaceyinLA 13:07 May 10 (2)
  • Re: We have used both MR and TT - more - Krystal 14:10 May 10 (1)
    • My dd is not very math-y - more - StaceyinLA 14:56 May 10 (0)
• I compared the topics to the other texts I have here at home - momof10 12:30 May 10 (1)
  • Meant to add... - momof10 12:30 May 10 (0)
• I think they are well done... - Donna in AL 12:26 May 10 (0)

Book opinions please: Winning Scholarships for College & Homeschooling the Challenging Child - K-FL 11:16 May 10 (0)

Ideas for teaching pronunciation rules? To adults, BTW - leslie in tx 9:40 May 10 (0)

Way OT. To what is Matthew Henry referring when he references "Cant. 2:17"? What is "Cant."? - Luann in ID 9:13 May 10 (4)

• And Cant. stands for Canticles...(m) - Kathleen 11:09 May 10 (1)
  • I learn something new every day on this board. Thanks, Kathleen (sm) - Luann in ID 11:30 May 10 (0)
• Re: Way OT. To what is Matthew Henry referring when he references "Cant. 2:17"? What is "Cant."? - Tina in Ouray, CO 9:27 May 10 (1)
  • Thank you, so much (m) - Luann in ID 9:44 May 10 (0)

Question about Florida Virtual School Latin - CindyJ 8:52 May 10 (5)

• My ds is in 8th grade and taking Latin I through FLVS. (m) - FloridaLisa 12:40 May 10 (1)
  • The teachers may not ask, but you do have to give them an anticipated graduation date during registration. - Jenny in Florida 13:08 May 10 (0)
• My daughter takes FLVS classes. - Jenny in Florda 9:30 May 10 (2)
  • I'm not sure, but I think your county school board gets info too. - K-FL 11:08 May 10 (1)
    • Interesting, and weird, since the county people seemed completely surprised when I mentioned my daughter was taking FLVS classes. - Jenny in Florida 12:58 May 10 (0)

Question about college curricula - Gwen in VA 8:20 May 10 (4)

• I have the same bias as a math/statistics major - LoriM 21:26 May 10 (0)
• It depends on the university, of course...(m) - Kathleen 13:36 May 10 (0)
• Postmodernism has infiltrated every discipline now.... - Cathy4 in CA 13:04 May 10 (0)
• I majored in English... - Laura in CT 9:20 May 10 (0)

Convince me I need to teach logic. - Luann in ID (feeling rather sheepish about even asking this) 8:06 May 10 (14)

• At the BC convention last month, Susan said all the formal logic they really need is in the first half of Introductory Logic - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 22:00 May 10 (0)
• I'll try . . . but I warn you this is a rather long answer. - Tina in Ouray, CO 11:24 May 10 (5)
  • What is "right"?... - Nan in Mass 16:34 May 10 (1)
    • Re: What is "right"?... - Tina in Ouray, CO 22:46 May 10 (0)
  • What an wonderful post (as if I understood it all, ha!). And of course it begs the question...(m) - Colleen 16:22 May 10 (1)
    • Re: What an wonderful post (as if I understood it all, ha!). And of course it begs the question...(m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 22:57 May 10 (0)
  • I like long answers, especially when they're this meaty (m) - Luann in ID 14:18 May 10 (0)
• Re: Convince me I need to teach logic. - Melody In Tx 8:40 May 10 (1)
  • Unfortunately they have an older sister endlessly expostulating on the horrors of "logic". - Luann in ID 8:49 May 10 (0)
• Perhaps not a great persuasive hint..... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:08 May 10 (4)
  • I love it!!... - Melody In Tx 10:22 May 10 (1)
    • LOL! nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:49 May 10 (0)
  • Yeah, we do "Vulcan lessons" too. nt - Jill W. 9:48 May 10 (0)
  • Hysterical, Camy. I'll try that. :-) nt - Luann in ID 8:37 May 10 (0)

VP's Omnibus and the Socratic method? - Susan in TN 7:51 May 10 (3)

• Where's the link? nt - Deb 8:08 May 10 (2)
  • I think this is the one she's talking about . (link only) - Luann in ID 8:39 May 10 (1)
    • Yes - that's the article. nt - Susan in TN 13:25 May 10 (0)

Favorite Shakespeare? Planning for next year and want to include at least one play to go along with out Notgrass World History study. Thanks! nt - Rebecca 6:33 May 10 (6)

• Is this in addition to Julius Caesar which is scheduled??nt - Julia 11:49 May 10 (1)
  • Yes... for Volume 2 Renaissance through present. Thanks! nt - Rebecca 19:02 May 10 (0)
• Much Ado About Nothing or Twelfth Night. Henry V if you want a history. I have an aversion to tragedies; life is hard enough ;-) nt - Luann in ID 8:44 May 10 (0)
• Re: Favorite Shakespeare? Planning for next year and want to include at least one play to go along with out Notgrass World History study. Thanks! nt - kate in seattle 7:30 May 10 (0)
• Gosh, that's like asking which is my favorite child! - Jenny in Florida 7:00 May 10 (1)
  • I agree! But I think my favorite tragedy is King Lear & my favorite comedy is Twelfth Night. nt - ereks mom 7:22 May 10 (0)

HELP!.........Stepson and public school...........................m - Cinthya 5:53 May 10 (7)

• Re: HELP!.........Stepson and public school...........................m - Nan in Mass 10:08 May 10 (0)
• I'd check in to FLVS now. - K-FL 7:48 May 10 (0)
• We live in Florida: our district will not accept homeschool credits toward a diploma (I believe that is a state wide policy.) nt - Melissa B 6:46 May 10 (1)
  • Wow, that is pretty strict! When my son entered PS in the 11th grade, they took all of his classes/credits beginning with the 9th grade (which is where our high school begins)...all he had to do was (m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:54 May 10 (0)
• Most high schools do not accept homeschool credits towards a high school diploma..... - Claire 6:37 May 10 (0)
• You have to talk to his home school. - srjbdl 6:05 May 10 (1)
  • There is a virtual school down in Florida that is/was free as long as you live in the State....nt - GaMom3 6:14 May 10 (0)

Does anyone have a Teaching Company (The Great Courses) priority code? - Jimbo from GA 5:51 May 10 (0)

website for percentages for weighted grades? - Hallie 5:25 May 10 (2)

• NARS has some information on this... - Nan in Mass 7:07 May 10 (0)
• If you survey any syllabus online...(long, sorry!) - LoriM 5:45 May 10 (0)

FS: Gr7 Spell WO, Gr9 Vocab for Achievement - Anna 5:13 May 10 (1)

• Oh, I feel bright today! So THIS is where my ad went. Sorry! nt - Anna 7:38 May 10 (0)

Looking for info on Civil Air Patrol....more - Jackie H. 23:19 May 9 (1)

• I have 3 sons invovled in CAP - Quiver0f10 5:19 May 10 (0)

Regarding Foerster's Algebra I....wondering where we should end up in the book in order to call it a solid year of Algebra I for 9th gr. Anyone? Thanks! - Jackie H. 23:10 May 9 (1)

• OH! I just met with a teacher of algebra teachers yesterday to ask the same question~! - Laurie4b 9:16 May 10 (0)

For anyone who is familiar with the Inklings and the Order of the Golden Dawn (Christian content inside)... - Merry 22:15 May 9 (7)

• I don't know anything about the Order of the Golden Dawn, but... - Lori D. 16:54 May 10 (0)
• I had been thinking of assigning Charles Willliams and... - Merry 22:21 May 9 (5)
  • Charles Williams was a Christian, Church of England, a book editor... - Lori D. 16:28 May 10 (4)
    • Re: Charles Williams was a Christian, Church of England, a book editor... - Kathleen 18:44 May 10 (1)
      • oo! Can I join the class, too! : ) I just felt there was so much going on those books that I was missing. (nt) - Lori D. 20:23 May 10 (0)
    • PS -- I forgot 2 other authors... - Lori D. 16:32 May 10 (1)
      • GAA! And another PS! Because I forgot... - Lori D. 17:04 May 10 (0)

Anyone with a dc that wants to take two science classes each year of high school? - Katia 19:59 May 9 (12)

• I was just reading through this earlier today, and guess what? - Lynne 18:21 May 10 (3)
  • P.S.---Katia, about your schedule... - Lynne 18:32 May 10 (2)
    • okay, so I gave you bad information! You have to do chem before adv. bio. So sorry! : - ( nt - *red-faced* me 19:05 May 10 (0)
    • okay, so I gave you bad information! You have to do chem before adv. bio. So sorry! : - ( nt - *red-faced* me 19:05 May 10 (0)
• I suppose my son is, although his sciences don't sound nearly as grand as other people's... - Nan in Mass 16:16 May 10 (0)
• I was that child! - Lisa S. 9:17 May 10 (0)
• Thanks for all the support. I thought it looked like it could be done, but... - Katia 8:35 May 10 (0)
• My son.... - Mel In tx 8:08 May 10 (0)
• Yes, we had no problem doing two sciences concurrently - LoriM 4:37 May 10 (0)
• pretty close... - Margaret in CO 22:23 May 9 (1)
  • We're looking at - Pamela 4:34 May 10 (0)
• SHHHHHHH! Please don't tell my daughter this is a possibility! - Jenny in Florida 20:28 May 9 (0)

How are you teaching the progymnasmata past the basic levels - Lynda 18:52 May 9 (2)

• If you don't want to come up with your own... - Trish H 20:44 May 9 (1)
  • Re: If you don't want to come up with your own... - kate in seattle 21:03 May 9 (0)

Would a high school student who wants to be a physical therapist need to take... - e-mom 17:49 May 9 (7)

• Thanks to all who repsonded...and another question...occupational therapy -- how does this differ from PT?? (more...) - ereks mom 6:51 May 10 (2)
  • A very general explanation ... - Cynde 11:23 May 10 (0)
  • I would say that that is OT, but the fields overlap a bit. nt - Laurie4b 9:33 May 10 (0)
• My experience - Cynde 18:39 May 9 (0)
• Re: Would a high school student who wants to be a physical therapist need to take... - cc 18:24 May 9 (2)
  • Re: Would a high school student who wants to be a physical therapist need to take... - Tessa 18:40 May 9 (1)
    • Tessa re: ds - cc 19:27 May 9 (0)

Do I need Foerster's Algebra & Trig Graphing Calculator Manual &/or guide? - Schmittgirlz 17:30 May 9 (2)

• I have been unable to use it effectively... - Beth in OH 18:07 May 9 (1)
  • Thanks, Beth! nt - Schmittgirlz 22:21 May 9 (0)

Robin NC, happy to see you posting...another quick Chalkdust Math question inside! - Anne in Maui 16:45 May 9 (2)

• I think it varied from chapter to chapter. - Robin NC 12:48 May 10 (0)
• Chalkdust Math question inside! - Sue H. 8:55 May 10 (0)

Anyone using Omnibus 2 next year? nt - Chris in VA 16:14 May 9 (2)

• Re: Anyone using Omnibus 2 next year? nt - janski 18:41 May 9 (0)
• Re: Anyone using Omnibus 2 next year? nt - kate in seattle 18:08 May 9 (0)

Coddled high-schoolers, jumping off from Stacey's post (m) - Valerie(TX) 15:51 May 9 (42)

• Final comments, and I thank you *all* for your input (m) - Valerie(TX) 10:01 May 10 (4)
  • Our co-op teacher for Spanish made a CD - Claire 11:06 May 10 (1)
    • Yup (channeling MFS :) ) they had 9 CDs, but (m) - Valerie(TX) 12:12 May 10 (0)
  • A suggestion about the 2 hours... - Nan in Mass 10:14 May 10 (1)
    • Might work if I explained the value in a parent/student meeting...hmmmm! TY! (nt) - Valerie(TX) 12:13 May 10 (0)
• After reading a few more posts below, it finally dawned on me why ours was a positive experience . . . - Luann in ID 7:41 May 10 (0)
• I recently read an excellent article by Jeff Baldwin on the role of Socratic method in overcoming student laziness (link and m) - Luann in ID 6:50 May 10 (3)
  • Thank you so much for linking this excellent article. I am often tempted to be "butter" to the kids I tutor. It is good to be reminded that I am not doing them any favors. - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 22:22 May 10 (0)
  • excellent! m - laughing lioness Lisa 7:19 May 10 (0)
  • Rereading my post, I realized it could sound like I thought *you* were being "butter", not so! m - Luann in ID 7:06 May 10 (0)
• As a college professor, I see the same thing... - GVA 5:31 May 10 (0)
• My hubby is a college professor....m - Ellen 5:25 May 10 (0)
• My experience has been mostly positive.. - Carrie in NC 19:02 May 9 (10)
  • I love my "co-op" kids (not really a co-op as much as a tutoring situation) - LoriM 5:28 May 10 (3)
    • Just a clarification- I don't assign grades either. I correct students work, but the grades are up to the home teacher. We are not a school. NT - Carrie in NC 6:02 May 10 (2)
      • See, I didn't mean *you* Carrie (sigh)...I meant "you" in general. Sorry about that! (nt) - LoriM 7:49 May 10 (1)
        • No problem, really. I was just clarifying the whole grading thing. ;-) NT - Carrie in NC 11:07 May 10 (0)
  • Carrie, our experience was positive, too. Some thoughts on why.... - Kathy in NC 4:39 May 10 (2)
    • Our co-op sound is set up very similarly (m) - Valerie(TX) 5:07 May 10 (1)
      • It sounds like you've done all you can! Enjoy your well-deserved break! :)nt. - Kathy in NC 5:24 May 10 (0)
  • Mine has too...(m) - Kathleen 22:33 May 9 (1)
    • Thanks for the perspective (sm) - Valerie(TX) 4:12 May 10 (0)
  • Glad SOMEONE is having a mostly positive experience :) <nt> - Pamela 22:03 May 9 (0)
• I do feel badly for you (m) - Lynne 18:21 May 9 (0)
• I do feel badly for you (m) - Lynne 18:21 May 9 (2)
  • I agree - Pamela 22:01 May 9 (0)
  • oops, sorry about that... - didn't mean to do it! 18:25 May 9 (0)
• I am WAY too familiar with this problem from trying to teach my own children Latin... - Nan in Mass 16:57 May 9 (2)
  • A tube of SuperGlue in each ear?? :) nt - Valerie(TX) 17:35 May 9 (1)
    • What a great idea!!! LOL ;) nm - Nan in Mass 18:15 May 9 (0)
• Rant on, rant on, Valerie, Rousseau.... - StaceyL in Canada 16:31 May 9 (2)
  • Stacey, bless you (m) - Valerie(TX) 17:34 May 9 (1)
    • I agree - Des 19:24 May 9 (0)
• This is going to sound abolutely terrible, but - Claire 16:18 May 9 (2)
  • Reply (m) - Valerie(TX) 17:19 May 9 (1)
    • This is kinda what I thought... - Pamela 21:51 May 9 (0)
• Oh, boy! Now I'm shaking my head up and down and agreeing about the coddling... - Anna 16:15 May 9 (5)
  • My experience is the same... but why are we shocked....it was the same when we were in public school...(BTW...that was in FL, not AL) - Donna in AL 5:25 May 10 (1)
    • AND...after I posted this I began thinking about my Ladies Bible Study classes.. - Donn in AL 5:41 May 10 (0)
  • I appreciate your honesty :) <sm> - Pamela 21:37 May 9 (1)
    • Oh, I *completely* agree w/you on where are society is. It's not only sad... - LisaNY 5:10 May 10 (0)
  • Thanks for the story--it helps! It's not just me (m) - Valerie(TX) 17:24 May 9 (0)

Learning Italian - Sandy 14:50 May 9 (2)

• Sandy, couple of things - one2go 16:49 May 9 (1)
  • Re: Sandy, couple of things - Michelle 18:56 May 9 (0)

best resource for teaching different types of essays (narrative, descriptive, process, compare/contrast, etc.)? thanks nt - kate in seattle 13:22 May 9 (4)

• Well, at the risk of mentioning Leahs Myers' Elegant Essay again... - StaceyL in Canada 16:38 May 9 (3)
  • Stacy, could you post the link to The Elegant Essay? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:55 May 10 (2)
    • Elegant Essay - StaceyL in Canada 6:22 May 10 (1)
      • Thanks for the link! I was having trouble finding this! nt - Michelle in MO 7:50 May 10 (0)

Happy with Wordsmith, but wondering about IEW and The Elegant Essay. - Robin NC 13:10 May 9 (2)

• Chuckling here...I, too, am smitten by that title, "The Elegant Essay". Quite catchy! (nt) - Colleen 15:18 May 9 (1)
  • LOL!! Me, *too*! I keep thinking about it...'The Elegant Essay'....::sigh:: nt - Jill, OK in VA 18:02 May 9 (0)

Tessa, if you scroll down, I posted about your other question and included what I did with my niece (nt) - Pat H 11:49 May 9 (0)

Q: for those of you who don't use the computer to keep homeschool records - GaMom3 11:41 May 9 (9)

• I have a notebook... - Nan in Mass 16:44 May 9 (0)
• I made up my own "forms" - ChrisN in NY 16:29 May 9 (0)
• I used - Susan in IL 14:33 May 9 (0)
• True confessions enclosed...(long post) - Dawn in MI 14:16 May 9 (2)
  • I can totally relate to the first child panic -- more - momof10 4:46 May 10 (0)
  • OH MY GOODNESS!! Dawn, I would love to see your transcript, would you mind e-mailing me? - GaMom3 14:43 May 9 (0)
• I keep the weekly assignment sheets for each child (m) - Michele in MN 13:20 May 9 (0)
• Re: Q: for those of you who don't use the computer to keep homeschool records - Beth 11:52 May 9 (1)
  • Re: Q: for those of you who don't use the computer to keep homeschool records - Oops! That should have read "a notebook with tabbed dividers..." -- too many distractions here right now! nt 11:54 May 9 (0)

Do you really keep up with hours? And how do you handle grades? - Steph 11:27 May 9 (2)

• Steph HST has something called *weighted* - Des 12:53 May 9 (1)
  • Thanks, I think I have the plus. I did purchase it. nt - Steph 13:35 May 9 (0)

What subject does logic come under?... - Nan in Mass 11:23 May 9 (5)

• Thank you! ;) nm - Nan in Mass 7:12 May 10 (0)
• I'd put Native American Studies under "social studies" and logic either as a stand-alone elective or just folded into English. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 17:52 May 9 (0)
• Re: What subject does logic come under?... - Beth 11:26 May 9 (2)
  • My oldest completed the Canon Press logic program written for the Logos School, so... - Dawn in MI 13:25 May 9 (1)
    • Sorry--my reply should be under Nan's post. (nt) - Dawn in MI 13:29 May 9 (0)

My ds just told he does not want to go to college.....(more) - Vera 10:41 May 9 (2)

• Re: My ds just told he does not want to go to college.....(more) - Beth 11:30 May 9 (0)
• Can you arrange some internships so he can try them before he becomes... - Nan in Mass 11:02 May 9 (0)

Any ideas for a computer science course? - Luann in ID 10:29 May 9 (11)

• My ds is using and enjoying the free lessons at... - 0:-) Angela 7:30 May 10 (1)
  • Thanks, Angela! I had this bookmarked once... - Sandy 7:58 May 10 (0)
• Luann, I'm looking at ... - Sandy 18:19 May 9 (1)
  • This looks interesting, too. Thanks! nt - Luann in ID 19:18 May 9 (0)
• You could probably do Visual Basic - Ann 11:27 May 9 (3)
  • From Potter's School or somewhere else? nt - Luann in ID 11:34 May 9 (2)
    • You could take it through Potter's School....... - Ann 14:37 May 9 (1)
      • Thanks! This sounds like an excellent possibility. nt - Luann in ID 19:13 May 9 (0)
• Re: Potter's School has some (more) - DRS 11:06 May 9 (1)
  • And we are definitely beginners. (m) - Luann in ID 11:41 May 9 (0)
• What *is* computer science anyway? See how clueless we are! (m) - Luann in ID 10:35 May 9 (0)

So, anyone else have suggestions for high school Bible Survey (other than Levy's For the Layman OT & NT)? more... - ereks mom 9:14 May 9 (3)

• don't know if you will find this helpful or not - momee 6:30 May 10 (0)
• Well, you could try............. - lamb 16:41 May 9 (0)
• Re: So, anyone else have suggestions for high school Bible Survey (other than Levy's For the Layman OT & NT)? more... - ChrisN in NY 16:16 May 9 (0)

Why is the pronoun *I* always capitalized, even in the middle of sentences? Thanks nt - Des 9:05 May 9 (4)

• Because back in the day when printers set each individual letter of type... - Ellie 9:22 May 9 (3)
  • in Germany they use the letter i as we do and use it in lower case form. nt - karen 9:58 May 10 (0)
  • Thank you Ellie, I was hoping you would answer nt - Des 9:26 May 9 (1)
    • YW :-) nt - Ellie 20:46 May 9 (0)

Old Man and the Sea -- are they any CHRISTIAN online notes available? - lamb 8:16 May 9 (1)

• PP has one... - Margaret in CO 21:49 May 10 (0)

Logic in high school: What do you put on the transcripts? - Luann in ID 8:07 May 9 (6)

• When I inquired about this a couple years ago... - Dawn in MI 13:31 May 9 (1)
  • Really? Science? That's very interesting. Thanks, I'll mull over that for a while. nt - Luann in ID 13:36 May 9 (0)
• I write it up as Logic but I have heard some homeschoolers call it "philosophy" class. While we discussed formal logic in my philosophy classes in college (I minored in it), our classes were much more than that, so I don't think it should be called philosophy. Just my two cents worth. (nt) - Pat H 8:26 May 9 (1)
  • I agree. It's not a philosophy credit. However . . . - Luann in ID 13:38 May 9 (0)
• I'd do it as a separate class: Logic. nt - Laura in CT 8:23 May 9 (1)
  • Dh agrees with you. Thanks. I probably will go with "Logic". nt - Luann in ID 13:39 May 9 (0)

I answered your question down below about science projects. (nt) - Tessa 7:59 May 9 (4)

• My word I cannot type today, the subject was supposed to read "Tessa, I answered your question down below about science projects" and then from Pat H. Somehow I got Tessa instead of Pat H in the name. Sheesh!!! Sorry! (nt) - Pat H 8:22 May 9 (3)
  • Re: My word I cannot type today, the subject was supposed to read "Tessa, I answered your question down below about science projects" and then from Pat H. Somehow I got Tessa instead of Pat H in the name. Sheesh!!! Sorry! (nt) - Tessa 10:46 May 9 (2)
    • Does he have any scientific areas he is curious about? (m) - Pat H 11:47 May 9 (1)
      • Thanks - that's wonderful! - Tessa 18:47 May 9 (0)

Most recent edition and pricing of Lial's Intro Algebra...(m) - Colleen 7:42 May 9 (7)

• Thanks! So did the two of you use Lial's Basic College Math or go right into Intro Algebra? (m) - Colleen 15:25 May 9 (4)
  • Not sure what to suggest.. - Carrie in NC 18:32 May 9 (0)
  • We did Abeka through 7th grade and then Lial's Intro Alg... - cat in black 17:32 May 9 (2)
    • Cat -- a follow-up question for you - LC 20:21 May 9 (1)
      • My son did Abeka 7 and went straight into Introductory Algebra 7th edition - cat in black 3:59 May 10 (0)
• Are you kidding? I just put my set on the swap board for more than this .... - cat in black 9:30 May 9 (0)
• That's a good deal.... - Carrie in NC 7:56 May 9 (0)

Thanks for the suggestions re: Secular biology text (more) - Krista 7:04 May 9 (0)

Is it possible to teach an AP class yourself? (m) - Mary in co 6:43 May 9 (14)

• Yes - Susan in IL 5:20 May 10 (0)
• In over your head? - Lynne 11:38 May 9 (0)
• My daughter is studying for three at home this fall... - Kelly in VA 6:52 May 9 (11)
  • Kelly: would you mind explaining why dd is doing both Lit and Lang..... - Lynne 14:34 May 9 (1)
    • Well...I'm leaving that up to her.... - Kelly in VA 15:49 May 9 (0)
  • Kelly, Q. for you... - LisaNY 9:03 May 9 (5)
    • Notgrass will be her main history text.... - Kelly in VA 9:39 May 9 (4)
      • How do you think she will do on the test? m - Mary in co 10:26 May 9 (2)
        • These will be her first AP exams.... - Kelly in VA 11:10 May 9 (1)
          • You've been very helpful, thanks! nt - Mary in co 14:32 May 9 (0)
      • Gotcha! Thanks for explaining that. :o) nm - LisaNY 10:04 May 9 (0)
  • We did.... - Jan in MO 7:09 May 9 (2)
    • Jan, would you mind sharing what text(s) you used to prepare for the US history AP exam? Thank you. nm - Ang in TX 8:02 May 9 (1)
      • Books for AP US history... - Jan in MO 13:36 May 9 (0)

Hewitt's Lightning Literature 8th Grade - Anyone know which books are included? or when it will be available? nt - Karri 6:10 May 9 (6)

• Ooo! Ooo! I can answer this one! I just found out!! (inside) - Lori D. 8:32 May 9 (5)
  • To Kill a Mockingbird in 8th grade? - Marge 8:42 May 9 (4)
    • I read it in 7th grade(at Catholic school, no less!) (m) - Mary 22:11 May 9 (0)
    • I agree--saved this one for high school sophomore reading list - cat in black 9:25 May 9 (0)
    • Re: To Kill a Mockingbird in 8th grade? - Cassie 8:53 May 9 (1)
      • I have YET to EVER to completely do any curriculum as written (lol)... - Lori D. 18:02 May 9 (0)

Apology---Sorry for all the questions this week! Its almost the end of the year and I am getting nervous because I do not - GaMom3 5:49 May 9 (2)

• I posted more under your writing question below... - momof10 6:20 May 9 (0)
• It's okay - you're allowed!! That's what I love about this board. nt - StaceyinLA 6:00 May 9 (0)

Question about Apologia Biology credit - K in MI 4:34 May 9 (3)

• That's a lot more than our local PS high school gets done in biology. I think that is very adequate. (nt) - Pat H 7:14 May 9 (0)
• If she finished the book and labs....then I would still... - Donna in AL 5:13 May 9 (1)
  • Re: If she finished the book and labs....then I would still... - K in MI 13:52 May 9 (0)

would you give a credit for carpentry and wood carving/wood working? - GaMom3 4:09 May 9 (4)

• My dh's Uncle taught wood working and cabinetry in local high schools for credit for 30 years. (m) - Pat H 7:57 May 9 (0)
• I would if you need more credits. - srjbdl 5:02 May 9 (1)
  • thank you! - GaMom3 5:28 May 9 (0)
• It could be....or it could be something more showing well-roundedness <nt> - Pamela 4:36 May 9 (0)

update on algebra problem..now what? - Chelsea in TN 22:32 May 8 (0)

Okay parents of overachievers...... - Gwen in VA 21:41 May 8 (13)

• no advice--but this would have been my dream kid/nt - cat in black 9:31 May 9 (0)
• Can't say we've been there and done that - we're in the middle of it... - Deb in NC 9:23 May 9 (0)
• my son will be...m - momof7 6:58 May 9 (1)
  • Hey, nice to meet another Greatbooks mom! - Elizabeth 17:05 May 9 (0)
• My nephew took five last week (senior year)... - Anne/PA 6:25 May 9 (0)
• My son has been doing college for high school too. - Mrs Ives 5:24 May 9 (3)
  • Question. If you take college courses and CLEP etc is it really necessary to take SAT subject tests too (ie when a college spefcifies that they want SAT II's from homeschoolers)?nt - Elizabeth 16:54 May 9 (1)
    • Yes. If they want SAT-II's, they want SAT-II's. They want to compare apples to apples. nt - Gwen in VA 19:55 May 9 (0)
  • My dd took... - Margaret in CO 12:25 May 9 (0)
• Re: Okay parents of overachievers...... - cindyb/stl 5:12 May 9 (0)
• Sure, my cousin took 1 in 10th, 3 in 11th, and 4 in 12th. - srjbdl 5:03 May 9 (0)
• I just read an article... - Lynne 4:37 May 9 (0)
• Re: Okay parents of overachievers...... - kate in seattle 23:19 May 8 (0)

Please help me make a judgment call regarding high school credit Spanish for my rising 8th grader. (m) - Sharon in SC 20:05 May 8 (5)

• I consider Spanish a must. I wouldn't delay it. <nt> - Pamela 4:38 May 9 (4)
  • Thank you for your post. It has caused me to think of another reason for going ahead now... (m) - Sharon in SC 4:58 May 9 (3)
    • one more thought.... - momof7 8:02 May 9 (1)
      • Thanks for the info - I'll be sure to double check on this... nt - Sharon in SC 8:12 May 9 (0)
    • Yeah, I don't think that matters.....It will just - Pamela 5:17 May 9 (0)

Asking for help/input - I am planning on using several new items this year and would like feedback - m - StaceyinLA 19:03 May 8 (7)

• CKEB - StaceyL in Canada 18:37 May 9 (1)
  • Thanks for the input - I think it might work out OK in this situation because - m - StaceyinLA 5:12 May 10 (0)
• CKEB - StaceyL in Canada 18:37 May 9 (0)
• We will be using Total Health for High School and... - Grace inGA 8:59 May 9 (1)
  • I wuill be using this with my 9th grader this fall and I think the teacher's manual will be very useful. ....In fact I only ordered the student book with the syllabus... - Gloria 10:55 May 9 (0)
• We've used Total Health Middle School. - Donna in AL 5:19 May 9 (1)
  • By the way....I did like it and so did my children. - Donna in AL 5:20 May 9 (0)

Abeka Writing at Jr. High/ High School level? - Christy B 17:31 May 8 (9)

• I've had the same questions---have you actually tried BJU's writing? - Michelle in MO 3:15 May 9 (3)
  • I'll try to answer your questions . . . - Christy B 5:32 May 9 (2)
    • I know what you mean (m) - Michelle in MO 14:18 May 9 (1)
      • Let's put R&S, ABeka, and BJU in a blender, and see what happens. :-) - Christy B 14:47 May 9 (0)
• Just a small comment... - Ellie 21:25 May 8 (4)
  • That's good to know; it would make more sense to me . . . - Christy B 5:26 May 9 (3)
    • If you did that... - Ellie 9:25 May 9 (2)
      • Yup. Believe me, Abeka is NOT high on my list . . . - Christy B 9:36 May 9 (1)
        • Easy Grammar Plus, since you're only going to do it once. nt - Ellie 10:31 May 9 (0)

Canterbury Tales -- looking for an online audio clip of The Prologue...Also, which Tales would you... - ereks mom 17:12 May 8 (8)

• Fun link for you - DollyM 10:27 May 9 (1)
  • Sorry the link is not direct: Once there go to VIDEOS and scroll down to Pardoner's Tale (nt) - Dolly 10:42 May 9 (0)
• I found the audio clip, but still need to know which ones are appropriate/inappropriate for 15 yo ds. TIA!!: ) nt - ereks mom 17:40 May 8 (5)
  • Where did you find the audio clip? I'd be interested in hearing this! nt - Michelle in MO 3:16 May 9 (2)
    • Link inside - ereks mom 7:30 May 9 (1)
      • Thanks! This is really neat! nt - Michelle in MO 9:00 May 9 (0)
  • Re: I found the audio clip, but still need to know which ones are appropriate/inappropriate for 15 yo ds. TIA!!: ) nt - kate in seattle 18:11 May 8 (1)
    • TY! I can't really comment on your reading list other than to say it does look challenging! : ) nt - ereks mom 7:40 May 9 (0)

Secular biology text? - Krista 16:30 May 8 (5)

• I just bought the Singapore "O" Level Biology text and workbooks... - Rose 19:31 May 8 (0)
• My daughter really liked "Biology: Visualizing Life," published by Holt. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 18:14 May 8 (2)
  • We have the Holt text and Visualizing Life by Starr/Taggart as possible AP text. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 5:32 May 9 (0)
  • In July, we'll be starting Biology: Visualizing Life. nt - Anna 20:02 May 8 (0)
• Campbell's Bio is a great book but there are many others too.nt - MaryM 18:10 May 8 (0)

Year 2 reading list, please read and comment - kate in seattle 12:57 May 8 (2)

• Thanks for providing this! Question--which editions are you using, and which pages are you reading, iydm. nt - Chris in VA 15:50 May 9 (1)
  • Thanks for looking - more inside - kate in seattle 18:13 May 9 (0)

Writing question...If ds was writing but not just for English, do I give a grade in English or in that subject?(a lot more) - GaMom3 12:56 May 8 (11)

• The grade should be for history, not English... - Ellie 21:29 May 8 (2)
  • I agree with this...(m) - Kathleen 22:43 May 8 (1)
    • Thank you Ellie and Kathleen...makes sense - gaMom3 3:10 May 9 (0)
• If I understand you correctly... - momof10 15:49 May 8 (5)
  • Meant to add yesterday... - momof10 5:52 May 9 (0)
  • Re: If I understand you correctly... - dm 5:29 May 9 (0)
  • momof10 - GaMom3 19:52 May 8 (2)
    • The way that dm described it... more - momof10 5:43 May 9 (1)
      • that should be "corrections" not "corrects" -- sorry for the other mistakes, too - momof10 5:44 May 9 (0)
• It's not clear in your post....m - momof7 15:03 May 8 (1)
  • Re: It's not clear in your post....m - GaMom3 19:27 May 8 (0)

Shakespeare movies/resources? - Sandy 11:40 May 8 (10)

• Thanks for the additional posts, Angela! nt - Sandy 15:16 May 10 (0)
• Shakespeare movies online - 0:-) Angela 10:50 May 10 (0)
• Thanks for all of your responses -- I'm off to the library! :-) nt - Sandy 6:38 May 9 (0)
• You can't beat starting with Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet on DVD - Mrs Ives 5:38 May 9 (2)
  • LOL - I just remembered... - Nan in Mass 9:15 May 9 (0)
  • forgot to mention: it has English subtitles so you can read along! (nt) - Mrs Ives 5:40 May 9 (0)
• For an excellent 1-vol. resource which offers plenty of good background... - Anna 14:12 May 8 (0)
• Re: Shakespeare movies/resources? - kate in seattle 13:27 May 8 (0)
• No Fear Shakespeare paperback versions of the plays - Claire 12:01 May 8 (1)
  • You can read them online for free at... - 0:-) Angela 10:40 May 10 (0)

Another co-op issue: end of term and my son... - StaceyL in Canada 9:58 May 8 (41)

• Study Skills - dm 5:53 May 9 (0)
• Ladies, this has turned into a lengthy (and informative) thread... - StaceyL in Canada 19:58 May 8 (8)
  • YIKES!!!!.... That's my opinion!... - Nan in Mass 6:36 May 9 (1)
    • Nan, what a great post! I'm saving it. My ds struggles with similar issues. Thanks. nm - Merry 10:06 May 9 (0)
  • I have definitely felt the way your son likely does about this assignment <sm> - Pamela 5:01 May 9 (3)
    • Pamela... - Anna 9:56 May 9 (2)
      • Sometimes - Pamela 15:25 May 9 (1)
        • Like I said... - Anna 16:02 May 9 (0)
  • I've not had my LD dc diagnosed but after yrs of seeing her struggles, I know the challenges are there for her so I work *at her level* (not age), always moving upward. Good luck! nt - Anna 3:51 May 9 (0)
  • Totally agree with your comments on the assignment... - Laurel in CA 22:49 May 8 (0)
• Hmm... LDs aside... - Nan in Mass 18:44 May 8 (3)
  • PS... - Nan in Mass 19:00 May 8 (2)
    • Helping child stepping through..... - Gwen in VA 21:35 May 8 (1)
      • Definately THE hardest part. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 5:34 May 9 (0)
• What about giving your son a choice? - Donna in AL 15:40 May 8 (0)
• One other viewpoint..... - Gwen in VA 12:10 May 8 (9)
  • But.... - Pamela 12:19 May 8 (8)
    • I agree with your point of view in general; however, with teens with learning disabilities, what would be inappropriate "hand-holding" for children without special challenges can be very appropriate for them. - Laurie4b 15:46 May 8 (1)
      • Laurie, you've explained so well the "method to my madness" in why I do the things I do with my learning challenged dd. I teach to her *personal* academic level, not to her age. The goal is to be continually moving upward with learning. nt - Anna 19:49 May 8 (0)
    • I agree with your point of view in general; however, with teens with learning disabilities, what would be inappropriate "hand-holding" for children without special challenges can be very appropriate for them. - Laurie4b 15:46 May 8 (2)
      • Sorry, I missed the whole LD aspect of the situation. - srjbdl 17:34 May 8 (0)
      • oops. Sorry for the double post. The screen just sat there the first time I hit submit. - Laurie4b 15:47 May 8 (0)
    • Often, teaching a teen w/LD can be like an average middle school student. Their age has little to do with it. nt - Anna 14:29 May 8 (0)
    • *cheering wildly* nt - srjbdl 13:44 May 8 (1)
      • Ditto...*cheering wildly* nt - Melody In Tx 13:58 May 8 (0)
• Co-op was good transition to local community college. - Lisa TX 12:05 May 8 (0)
• I hear you all. And... - StaceyL in Canada 11:44 May 8 (7)
  • And I think I hear you.... - Laurie4b 16:01 May 8 (0)
  • I know it's a *paper* he's supposed to do.... - Laurel in CA 14:42 May 8 (0)
  • I would call the teacher and ask for advice - Claire 12:12 May 8 (3)
    • Worth repeating: "Children with learning disabilities often need a lot of extra help to develop the skills that seem to come naturally to non-LD children." nt - Anna 14:25 May 8 (0)
    • Maybe I should add that - Claire 12:19 May 8 (1)
      • Congrats for you and dd.... - Pamela 12:23 May 8 (0)
  • It sounds to me that... (an a short story that may help) - Pamela 11:56 May 8 (0)
• He's going to learn more than just art history, huh? ;-) - leslie in tx 11:31 May 8 (0)
• Well, hindsight... - Anna 11:23 May 8 (3)
  • I intentionally did NOT do this for my daughter's first real outside class <sm> - Pamela 11:44 May 8 (2)
    • Yes, but do they need to fail and then teach themselves how to study? I'd rather teach study skills FIRST and then if they fail, it's their own "red wagon". nt - Anna 14:21 May 8 (0)
    • I totally agree with Pamela - Osmosis Mom 12:14 May 8 (0)
• I'd be unsympathetic.... - Beth in OH 10:42 May 8 (0)
• Haven't had a co-op experience but... - Liz in Northern CA 10:22 May 8 (0)

*sigh* abeka alg. 2, counsel please! - Jenni 9:09 May 8 (9)

• You can get the videos that teach the Abeka course. - cat in black 9:50 May 8 (0)
• I have the A Beka Algebra 2 book, and have taught from it - LoriM 9:49 May 8 (1)
  • thank you, very helpful! nt - Jenni 14:36 May 8 (0)
• re: teaching textbooks.... - momof10 9:14 May 8 (5)
  • I meant..... - Jenni 9:20 May 8 (4)
    • TT isn't a video course. Have you checked out their website? - momof10 9:29 May 8 (3)
      • yes, and it looks like DVD accompaniments to the lessons? (m) - Jenni 9:47 May 8 (2)
        • They are actually cds and they *do* accompany the lessons (more) - momof10 9:57 May 8 (1)
          • oh, cool!! I'll look into it further. Thanks! nt - Jenni 10:13 May 8 (0)

TaxiMom--LLATL - Jean in Wisc. 9:00 May 8 (1)

• okay, good thought, we've started LLATL Am Lit this week for next year...(m) - ~FireFly~ {fka ChasGal/TaxiMom} I changed my name on the Gen. board the otherday 13:32 May 10 (0)

One more question, do you give grades for experiments done in science? Ds used Apologia Biology and now is on Chemistry....thanks - GaMom3 8:22 May 8 (8)

• we are given very specific guidelines - moira 0:28 May 9 (0)
• My ds is also now doing Apologia Chemistry. We're using 2nd edition & there is - ereks mom 13:26 May 8 (0)
• I grade on a point basis. Therefore, each experiment is given a maximum point value (m) - Pat H 11:46 May 8 (2)
  • Re: I grade on a point basis. Therefore, each experiment is given a maximum point value (m) - Tessa 6:19 May 9 (1)
    • Our final projects are very diverse (m) - Pat H 7:31 May 9 (0)
• Same here...but I grade....100 pts for the experiement, effort, and lab report VS. 0 pts (and a re-do) for not attempting or lack of lab report. I do not grade results. An easy A, worth 40% of the course grade...nt - Donna in AL 11:33 May 8 (1)
  • Similar here. One addition......... - lamb 12:28 May 8 (0)
• No - I give "pass/fail" and "fail" is re-do (more) - DollyM 11:07 May 8 (0)

Q: we used Beautiful Feet Medieval Times last year and I have not written down ds's grades - GaMom3 8:19 May 8 (0)

Learning Italian - one2go 7:59 May 8 (3)

• I prefer Pimsleur Italian I. But either way (Rosetta or Pimsleur) you'll need some sort of text/grammar also. (nt) - Julie in AK 11:48 May 8 (2)
  • Living Language I is good too....that one has a book and CDs - Julie in AK 12:04 May 8 (1)
    • Can you tell me more about Living Languages? - Sandy 5:30 May 9 (0)

Question about the importance of general science before beginning HS science... - Grace inGA 7:47 May 8 (4)

• Whew....(more) - Grace inGA 10:22 May 8 (0)
• Would it help you to know...(m) - Kathleen 8:01 May 8 (2)
  • Ditto! My dh tells me that the RC (private) schools he attended offered no science until high school and he is very science-literate. nt - Anna 9:52 May 8 (0)
  • That is good to know, Kathleen! (m)... - LisaNY 9:43 May 8 (0)

Question about something I have noticed on transcripts... - Michelle in GA 6:55 May 8 (0)

Church as umbrella org for homeschoolers? Anyone have experience with this? - Bev in Atlanta 6:07 May 8 (0)

PS Biology question - how upset should I be? - ShawneinFL 6:04 May 8 (14)

• This is low priority for even community college labs these days. All on computer. I'm not sure how I feel about it, myself. nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 18:47 May 8 (0)
• dd's bio class has no dissections - moira 12:18 May 8 (4)
  • I saw this many years ago, and I still love it - moira 4:52 May 9 (3)
    • goodness, I thought it was pretty funny-- it must be a generational thing - moira 10:44 May 9 (1)
      • No No - it is funny, very funny... - Nan in Mass 4:37 May 10 (0)
    • Or why, with all my empathy for animals, I'm still not vegetarian. GRIN. nm - Nan in Mass 7:34 May 9 (0)
• In our area, Biology is required in order to graduate, therefore, by law they cannot force a student to dissect (m) - Pat H 11:42 May 8 (0)
• The local Honors Bio class doens't do dissections - Christi/NC 7:30 May 8 (0)
• Re: PS Biology question - how upset should I be? - melody in tx 7:00 May 8 (2)
  • Where are the online dissections to be found? - Mary 7:32 May 8 (1)
    • Some helpful links inside. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:59 May 8 (0)
• Re: PS Biology question - how upset should I be? - cindyb/stl 6:20 May 8 (0)
• Re: PS Biology question - how upset should I be? - cindyb/stl 6:19 May 8 (0)
• (1) The colleges will never know and (2) It happens way more than you can imagine. - srjbdl 6:10 May 8 (0)

algebra - hpymomof3 5:31 May 8 (4)

• Re: algebra - hpymomof3 6:11 May 8 (1)
  • If your boys are going to school, I would prepare them for the background the other students there would have. If not, I would individualize to their abilities/goals.nm - Janet 8:28 May 8 (0)
• Is the high school block-scheduled? - Claire 6:05 May 8 (0)
• Do you have access to the solution CD's for TT? Thinking that might help your daughter.nm - Janet 5:55 May 8 (0)

Thank you to everyone who gave suggestions for my world cultures/religions reading list!! Very helpful! nt - Ria 5:20 May 8 (0)

Moira, I was gone for the weekend but want to thank you for your chemistry observations and have one more question (m) - Pat H 4:05 May 8 (2)

• I used a bunch of websites, and thought of some things myself - moira 12:25 May 8 (1)
  • rest of the answer - moira 12:35 May 8 (0)

My ds is in a somewhat unique approach where our church is concerned and I'd like some outside opinions on this... - Merry 21:15 May 7 (7)

• I think you're reading too much into it. - Laurie4b 11:39 May 8 (1)
  • Thanks for your encouragement. No, there isn't any concrete evidence.. - Merry 11:53 May 10 (0)
• My children were sort of in this situation in elementary school... - Nan in Mass 9:28 May 8 (1)
  • Yes, the school does appreciate my ds's playing on their teams, and - Merry 11:52 May 10 (0)
• Oh no, not unique approach. I mean unique situation. Oh, well.:)nm - Merry 22:17 May 7 (2)
  • Re: Oh no, not unique approach. I mean unique situation. Oh, well.:)nm - Yolanda 3:10 May 8 (1)
    • No, they're not putting any pressure on me to sign up for anything but it's just me, I guess. Thanks. nm - Merry 11:49 May 10 (0)

Literary analysis...I need some recommendations... - Bilby 20:27 May 7 (3)

• Reading Strands covers this from k-12, with examples, using the Socratic method. nm - Nan in Mass 9:30 May 8 (0)
• Teaching the Classics: A Socratic Method for Literary Education .... link inside - Yolanda 3:13 May 8 (1)
  • Thank you! This link gave me much more info than the actual Teaching the classics website! nt - rhondabee 18:46 May 8 (0)

Hmmm...many of you encouraged me to keep the mechanical grammar studies going rather than dump them for intensive writing.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:19 May 7 (13)

• yes! and more - cat in black 6:04 May 8 (3)
  • These are great ideas! Thanks for sharing! nt - Laurie4b 9:28 May 8 (0)
  • YES, this works for us... finding writing experiences that excite the dc... - Anna 6:31 May 8 (0)
  • Thanks.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:18 May 8 (0)
• Would this approach help? - momof7 19:59 May 7 (1)
  • That does encourage me.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 5:48 May 8 (0)
• Poetry memorisation - StaceyL in Canada 19:39 May 7 (3)
  • Thanks, Stacey..... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:47 May 7 (2)
    • Sentence Composing books - StaceyL in Canada 6:03 May 8 (1)
      • These sound great! I'm going to buy the elementary level. Thanks. :o) nm - LisaNY 13:11 May 8 (0)
• What ages are they? - Laurie4b 19:36 May 7 (2)
  • My boys just turned 12 yo (twins).... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:55 May 7 (1)
    • Re: My boys just turned 12 yo (twins).... - Laurie4b 9:25 May 8 (0)

Intimidated by Homeschool High School (long) - cc 19:19 May 7 (10)

• The Top 10 Reasons You Should Homeschool Through High School - Cathy in KY 16:50 May 9 (0)
• Not as intimidated by homeschool high school - cc 19:43 May 8 (0)
• what is your overall vision for your children and your family? m - Lisa 7:36 May 8 (2)
  • Thanks Ang. Here's to raising cool kids = )! - Lisa 15:50 May 8 (0)
  • I really enjoyed reading this post. Thank you for sharing your insight! nm - Ang in TX 12:08 May 8 (0)
• Something to consider... - MIchelle in GA 7:29 May 8 (0)
• You can do it! (m) (I must really be in a cheerleader mood lately!) - Mary in co 6:56 May 8 (0)
• It really helped me to read books about families who homeschooled their children through high school - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 20:49 May 7 (2)
  • 2nd book - Homeschooling for Excellence (nt) - Janet in MI 3:46 May 8 (1)
    • Thank you! That's the one I couldn't remember. :-) nt - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 21:58 May 8 (0)

Teaching Textbooks, Algebra I - donna 18:56 May 7 (3)

• Re: Teaching Textbooks, Algebra I - donna 9:21 May 8 (0)
• which lesson we're on - Jill in NC 4:40 May 8 (0)
• Here what my ds is doing - Sandy in Indy 19:45 May 7 (0)

Can anyone reccomendany programs out there for teaching your child all about the computer? I have a 12 year old who is interested inlearning to make games and I ...more - Gloria 17:27 May 7 (2)

• my dd made her own game last year - AngieW in Texas 18:47 May 7 (1)
  • thanks, I will check this out.nt - Gloria 6:51 May 8 (0)

Anyone have any experience with the Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society? - flpeggy 17:24 May 7 (2)

• My dd belonged - Sandy in Indy 19:49 May 7 (0)
• Re: Anyone have any experience with the Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society? - Susan in IL 18:12 May 7 (0)

Please recommend a high school level Bible overview course... (more) - ereks mom 17:12 May 7 (3)

• This probably doesn't quite fit the bill, but... - StaceyL in Canada 17:49 May 7 (2)
  • This does sound really good. Thanks! nt - ereks mom 20:18 May 7 (1)
    • Other recommendations, anyone? TIA! nt - ereks mom 14:39 May 8 (0)

On Dress Codes....from a few months' back... - Laurel in CA 15:47 May 7 (0)

In lieu of one2go's post about "Good Night and Good Luck", what are some other good poli sci/gov't movies? - Hallie 15:13 May 7 (2)

• Born yesterday! sm - Kate in seattle 21:22 May 7 (0)
• Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (Jimmy Stewart) - nt - Laurel in CA 15:44 May 7 (0)

Homeschool-to-College-or-Other-Goals Yahoo Group - New Yahoo Group 13:07 May 7 (0)

More on "Worldview" -- and movies... - Lori D. 12:49 May 7 (1)

• Thanks for the link. The book recommendation is on my summer reading list :-) (nt) - CynthiaOK 17:45 May 7 (0)

SAT Prep Courses - Paula in TX 12:23 May 7 (3)

• We're using Princeton's Online course right now .... - Lisa TX 12:18 May 8 (0)
• I think they can be very helpful - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 14:23 May 7 (0)
• Don't underestimate the value of plain old test prep books..... - Gwen in VA 13:54 May 7 (0)

Cheapest place to buy Teaching Textbooks Geometry? I want the whole shebang--but it's sooo expensive! nt - Chris in VA 12:05 May 7 (1)

• Re: Cheapest place to buy Teaching Textbooks Geometry? I want the whole shebang--but it's sooo expensive! nt - Marge 12:28 May 7 (0)

"Good Night and Good Luck" - one2go 10:58 May 7 (1)

• Good suggestion...I'll keep it in mind for the upcoming year. We're doing US history. nt - ~FireFly~ {fka ChasGal} 13:37 May 10 (0)

StaceyL in Canada - my new e-mail addy is in here... - StaceyinLA 10:32 May 7 (0)

I know there is a yahoo group, but humor me on IEW?... - Lynne 9:25 May 7 (3)

• Re: I know there is a yahoo group, but humor me on IEW?... - Christi/KC 14:44 May 9 (1)
  • Thank you both for helping me with your answers! nt - Lynne 18:39 May 10 (0)
• TWSS is not necessary, but it is very useful. (m) - Beth in TN 14:29 May 7 (0)

2 ?'s: Can anyone compare Lial's Intermediate Alg with TT Alg 2 ans do those that use TT Alg 2 find that there are enough practice problems for the new lesson to stick, plus review of prev. lessons? Thanks. nt - Jules 7:55 May 7 (2)

• I can't speak to Lial's Algebra, but - momof10 8:54 May 7 (0)
• "and" :-) - Jules 7:56 May 7 (0)

StaceyinLA, more qestions for you below (link) - one2go 4:20 May 7 (0)

I'm thinking about dropping R&S English for my 12 yob twins and focusing on writing.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:51 May 6 (23)

• Hi Camy. Here's one more opinion as to why to keep it. - momof7 17:37 May 7 (1)
  • LOL, ok, there is a punctuation error in my sentence about punctuation. That's what I get for just hitting submit without even looking at what I wrote......just like my kids try to do daily!!! - momof7 17:44 May 7 (0)
• I understand where you are coming from... - MI Mom 13:32 May 7 (3)
  • thoughts on "discovering" - Laurie4b 15:47 May 7 (2)
    • More on discovering... - MI Mom 21:09 May 7 (0)
    • Well said, Laurie... - StaceyL in Canada 17:00 May 7 (0)
• No need to drop grammar in order to focus on writing... - cat in black 12:38 May 7 (0)
• I always go back to Jessie and Susan - one2go 8:57 May 7 (7)
  • ITA! I do this, too . . . - Luann in ID 9:23 May 7 (6)
    • Re: ITA! I do this, too . . . - one2go 10:51 May 7 (3)
      • Thanks, one2go, but don't get too boogled. . . - Luann in ID 6:50 May 8 (2)
        • Still boogled ;-) (nt) - one2go 7:56 May 8 (1)
          • Luann also has to deal with a rather annoying friend who is constantly asking her questions about homeschooling (me!!). LOL! m.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:06 May 8 (0)
    • Give me a link to the tape so I can order one please... nt - StaceyinLA 10:20 May 7 (1)
      • Link inside - one2go 10:39 May 7 (0)
• We did this too - VeRonica 8:35 May 7 (0)
• Agreeing with the others . . . - Luann in ID 7:58 May 7 (2)
  • Great post Luann! I love the idea of using IEW, but it is just NOT in our budget right now - m - StaceyinLA 10:19 May 7 (1)
    • A few thoughts . . . - Luann in ID 11:12 May 8 (0)
• I was just talking with a Jr. High English teacher...m - LCGal 6:24 May 7 (0)
• We've had grammar years...and writing years.... - Laurel in CA 23:01 May 6 (0)
• My girls have always done more writing than grammar... - Anna 21:13 May 6 (1)
  • And we like IEW too, Camy 8-)! nt - Anna 21:14 May 6 (0)

Teaching Textbooks -- are there plans to develop advanced math courses to follow Algebra 2? - Jill W. 19:31 May 6 (1)

• Yes. - Sandy in Indy 22:09 May 6 (0)

BJU Am Lit or Brit Lit - Salminen 15:12 May 6 (0)

Lial's Beginning/Intermediate algebra editions? - Susan in TN 14:52 May 6 (3)

• We have a 5th ed. Intro Alg. (m) - Valerie(TX) 4:33 May 8 (0)
• Older editions... - Jann in TX 15:58 May 6 (1)
  • Thank you - this is very helpful! nt - Susan in TN 16:27 May 6 (0)

Notgrass World History... starting with Volume 2??? - Rebecca 14:37 May 6 (1)

• I'm kind of doing this with their American History (m) - Margo 17:38 May 6 (0)

Need to polish essay writing skills over the summer - Is Oxford book of writing good for dc to read through by himself ?(m) - Elizabeth 12:55 May 6 (0)

Julia, you asked about OakMeadow's Art Syllabus... - Anna 12:41 May 6 (1)

• Anna, Thank you so much.nt - Julia 18:06 May 6 (0)

Does anyone have suggestions for a Bible History text for 7th and 8th? nt - LCGal 12:01 May 6 (1)

• One Option - Yvonne in NE 14:57 May 6 (0)

A followup on my earlier question: Has anyone compared Saxon Algebra 1 with the DIVE CD's to Teaching Texts Algebra 1..... - Phyllis in MD 11:16 May 6 (0)

Taking a cue from this board, we're going to watch 3 Shakespearean plays. For Henry V, what.... - Peggy 10:12 May 6 (14)

• We took a slightly different approach... - Nan in Mass 14:39 May 7 (4)
  • I'm pretty sure ours were American. They weren't the... - Nan in Mass 9:44 May 8 (1)
    • ...start WITH the others... Sorry. nm - Nan in Mass 9:46 May 8 (0)
  • another comment about bbc productions - kate in seattle 2:55 May 8 (0)
  • These apparently vary widely in quality... - StaceyL in Canada 14:48 May 7 (0)
• What about the Laurence Olivier movie of Henry V--thumbs up or down? nm - Peggy in Atlanta 12:18 May 6 (1)
  • I think the Kenneth Branaugh movie would have more appeal these days m - Elizabeth 12:45 May 6 (0)
• My boys loved this movie... - Lynne 12:11 May 6 (0)
• For a 1-vol. resource which offers plenty of good background... - Anna 12:09 May 6 (0)
• Or would you recommend another play for our (4 ds--11-15) first taste? :) nm - Peggy 10:15 May 6 (4)
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream is very accessible... - StaceyL in Canada 11:12 May 6 (3)
    • My high school students (even the boys!) love Much Ado About Nothing . . . - Luann in ID 8:48 May 7 (2)
      • P.S. We enjoyed Peter Leithart's commentary on this play in "Brightest Heaven of Invention." nt - Luann in ID 8:59 May 7 (0)
      • P.S. We enjoyed Peter Leithart's commentary on this play in "Brightest Heaven of Invention." nt - Luann in ID 8:50 May 7 (0)

Questions for those that have used UCSMP Advanced Algebra. (m) - Diann 7:48 May 6 (5)

• I've used it with two kids, but they both had been in UCSMP previously. - Caron 14:01 May 7 (1)
  • Thanks, Caron! nt - Diann 15:40 May 7 (0)
• Re: Questions for those that have used UCSMP Advanced Algebra. (m) - Greg in SD 10:14 May 6 (1)
  • He did not use Jacob's Geometry. (m) - Diann 13:47 May 6 (0)
• Re: I would like to know, too. (more) - DRS 8:18 May 6 (0)

Where can I find a sample transcript? - Peggy 7:03 May 6 (3)

• Tapestry of Grace website link inside - Martha in VA 19:50 May 6 (1)
  • This is the most helpful transcript information I've yet seen. Thank you! nm - Nan in Mass 5:58 May 7 (0)
• HSLDA's site and Donna Young's site have samples. (nt) - DollyM 7:28 May 6 (0)

Re. co-op post below--does anyone find them beneficial? Do you agree with..... - Peggy 5:48 May 6 (38)

• Re: Re. co-op post below--does anyone find them beneficial? Do you agree with..... - Sharon in Canada 6:49 May 8 (0)
• Ours isn't exactly a co-op - Carrie in NC 14:51 May 6 (0)
• our wonderful co-op (long, lots of details) - Kate in seattle 13:55 May 6 (0)
• We love our co-op - Mary in co 12:19 May 6 (10)
  • This sounds wonderful, but (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:30 May 6 (9)
    • This is how we made it work for us (this is so long!) - Mary in co 20:23 May 6 (5)
      • You're not rambling! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:43 May 7 (1)
        • Wish you were nearby and could teach literature m - Mary in co 14:02 May 7 (0)
      • Mary, do you meet in a home? (m) - FloridaLisa 5:53 May 7 (2)
        • We rotate homes (m) - Mary in co 6:51 May 7 (1)
          • Actually, I have been in two groups like this and they have always worked the best. (m) - FloridaLisa 8:49 May 7 (0)
    • Not to sound imprudent - Osmosis Mom 13:51 May 6 (2)
      • No... - StaceyL in Canada 14:45 May 6 (0)
      • I totally agree! nt - Lisa TX 14:32 May 6 (0)
• Question: how do you involve the non-teaching parents? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 10:57 May 6 (1)
  • Our Co-op is for nursery through twelfth so.... - Lisa TX 11:09 May 6 (0)
• I can think of two important reasons for involvement in a co-op... - LaJuana 10:50 May 6 (3)
  • LaJuana, how has your 2nd point helped your two oldest children........ - Padmé 12:59 May 6 (1)
    • Re: LaJuana, how has your 2nd point helped your two oldest children........ - LaJuana 10:06 May 8 (0)
  • Yes... - StaceyL in Canada 11:07 May 6 (0)
• Re: Re. co-op post below--does anyone find them beneficial? Do you agree with..... - Lisa TX 10:05 May 6 (0)
• positive with young children, negative with teens... - Lori L 10:01 May 6 (0)
• It depends... - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 9:23 May 6 (3)
  • How do the three 9 week sessions work. (m) - Lisa TX 10:09 May 6 (2)
    • More info - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 13:25 May 6 (1)
      • Thanks - Lisa TX 13:40 May 6 (0)
• Not a co-op mom but... - Elizabeth 9:19 May 6 (0)
• We did not..... - Melody In Tx 8:06 May 6 (0)
• Once a child gets to be high school age, I only think it's worth it if rigorous academics are involved. nt - Regena in KY 7:35 May 6 (3)
  • And see, *I* don't think it's worth it for younger dc because... - Ellie 13:20 May 7 (2)
    • Generally, things we've done with younger children have been things better done as a group, such as theatre, i.e., putting on a play, etc.....(m) - Regena in KY 16:30 May 7 (1)
      • And I could still only handle doing that... - Ellie 18:37 May 7 (0)
• Our co-op - DollyM 7:26 May 6 (1)
  • Adding another note about COSTS - DollyM 7:34 May 6 (0)
• I've signed up for a co-op for next year and these are my reasons... - Ang in TX 6:36 May 6 (0)
• For the most part, not worth my time... - Anna 6:27 May 6 (0)
• Honestly, I think it depends on your family's needs - Osmosis Mom 6:22 May 6 (1)
  • I agree... - Brenda in MA 8:54 May 6 (0)

Theoretical physics -what do you suggest? - Osmosis Mom 3:51 May 6 (1)

• My dd is taking Physics at the CC next semester - LoriM 5:31 May 6 (0)

Math sequence question (again!)---do I do Algebra I, Geometry, and then Algebra II, or (m) - Michelle in MO 3:11 May 6 (5)

• Re: Math sequence question (again!)---do I do Algebra I, Geometry, and then Algebra II, or (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 7:40 May 8 (0)
• Thanks for the input, everyone . . . I think I'll contact the publisher and ask for their recommendations. nm - Michelle in MO 12:22 May 6 (0)
• I think it depends on the series you use. What does the publisher recommend? We use... - ereks mom 6:51 May 6 (0)
• Re: Math sequence question (again!)---do I do Algebra I, Geometry, and then Algebra II, or (m) - Osmosis Mom 3:45 May 6 (1)
  • Same here. (nt) - Sandy in Indy 7:07 May 6 (0)

What now? Question about Algebra..... - chelsea in TN 0:06 May 6 (17)

• Another view... - Jann in TX 9:53 May 6 (3)
  • Re: Another view... - Chelsea in TN 10:01 May 6 (2)
    • Set in his ways and algebra - Laurie4b 16:28 May 7 (0)
    • Instead of below the line, - momof10 14:05 May 6 (0)
• I agree with Osmosis Mom and one more thing - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 9:41 May 6 (4)
  • Thanks so much for posting this. I will use this! (nt) - Charlotte 14:31 May 6 (0)
  • Phooey, my link didn't show up, trying again - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 9:51 May 6 (2)
    • I went to ETA - another question... - Chelsea in TN 10:15 May 6 (1)
      • I don't know - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 13:58 May 6 (0)
• Re: What now? Question about Algebra..... - Julie in MN 8:15 May 6 (0)
• My son had the exact same problem. Here is how I fixed it... - Nan in Mass 7:11 May 6 (1)
  • Re: My son had the exact same problem. Here is how I fixed it... - Chelsea in TN 10:18 May 6 (0)
• Maybe he's not ready.....<sm> - Pamela 5:00 May 6 (3)
  • If I take a break fom TT..... - chelsea in TN 10:21 May 6 (2)
    • There is no hurry. I would work til mastery on the Pre-Algebra first. <nt> - Pamela 5:34 May 7 (1)
      • Thanks :) nt - Chelsea in tn 12:43 May 7 (0)
• Definitely NOT change curriculum - Osmosis Mom 3:48 May 6 (0)

Completely off topic...When will it get warm here in Colorado?? We are expecting snow! (m) - Mary in co 20:06 May 5 (5)

• The trick is to think of it as the opportunity to get all 4 seasons in one day! (m) - Margaet in CO 10:11 May 6 (2)
  • Ah, you speak the truth! (m) - Mary in co 12:03 May 6 (1)
    • mtns.... - Margaret in CO 17:21 May 6 (0)
• Springs are the worst time there... - Lynne 4:30 May 6 (0)
• It's a bit cooler here in Missouri, and I kind of like it! (m) - Michelle in MO 3:05 May 6 (0)

Need some advice, please. We have a 16yos who... - Kim 17:54 May 5 (3)

• Re: Need some advice, please. We have a 16yos who... - Julie in MN 8:28 May 6 (0)
• Maybe I'm out of line here but - Elizabeth 5:50 May 6 (0)
• Re: Need some advice, please. We have a 16yos who... - ChrisN in NY 20:16 May 5 (0)

Just wanted to report about my best buy today at the used curriculum sale... I bought Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt... - ereks mom 17:43 May 5 (1)

• Good job! I may get this someday (never so cheaply!) for my kidlets - I remember using an edition of it in community college years ago. nt - JFS in IL 17:49 May 5 (0)

After all my ?'s about Worldviews and why???guess what I found.. - Mama Owl 16:34 May 5 (2)

• Connecting With History www.rchistory.com - Mama Owl 12:56 May 7 (0)
• Sounds interesting - Carrie in NC 14:58 May 6 (0)

NEM I calculator question. - Charlotte 16:14 May 5 (4)

• I don't think we used a calculator for NEM 1 at all... - Beth in OH 4:53 May 6 (3)
  • O.K. Thanks. There were a couple calculator items... - Charlotte 14:21 May 6 (2)
    • I forgot about the checking with a calculator... - Beth in OH 18:51 May 6 (1)
      • Thanks. (nt) - Charlotte 22:43 May 7 (0)

Is it necessary to put your SS# on the SAT form? (m) - Sabrina in NY 16:04 May 5 (4)

• It's too late for you, but fyi for others... - Christina in ME 16:36 May 7 (0)
• Kim and Diane: thank you! I told him to go ahead and put it in! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 8:57 May 6 (0)
• I think it is more for the sake of recipients of scores - DianeR 7:32 May 6 (0)
• Not sure if it's required, but I think it's asked for so that....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:39 May 5 (0)

Hewitt's High School Conceptual Physics - Schmittgirlz 14:33 May 5 (0)

Favorite pics for Consumer math? tks. nt - Lorraine in BC 14:23 May 5 (1)

• Not a huge Abeka fan, but I really like their Cons Math. nt - Rebecca 14:45 May 5 (0)

Analytical Grammar - Comments? - SharonK 13:41 May 5 (12)

• Please Join the yahoo group. Link inside! - Mama Owl 16:17 May 5 (0)
• We liked it. - DollyM 13:50 May 5 (10)
  • Same opinion so far, except.... - StaceyL in Canada 14:23 May 5 (9)
    • Re: Same opinion so far, except.... - Cassie 19:37 May 5 (3)
      • Sorry for the wrong terminology. Sorry for having said anything.It was simply that this point did leap out at us while using the program. I just should have kept my mouth shut.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:48 May 5 (2)
        • Re: Sorry for the wrong terminology. Sorry for having said anything.It was simply that this point did leap out at us while using the program. I just should have kept my mouth shut.--nt - Cassie 4:25 May 6 (0)
        • Forgot to mention, though, as clarification: the term "Jewish American" is exactly what AG uses in its example sentences, hence my use if it when referring to AG.--nt - StaceyL in Canada (definitely in need of sleeeeeeep) 19:56 May 5 (0)
    • I wanted to address ... - Erin 15:36 May 5 (3)
      • I actually like the political Sections because it gives us a bit of Social Studies... - Mama Owl 16:08 May 5 (2)
        • Sigh. I was not complaining... - StaceyL in Canada (who has had a loooong day) 16:49 May 5 (1)
          • Stacey...its ok...she really didn't take it as a complaint. - Mama Owl 19:18 May 5 (0)
    • We are using it... - Laura in VA 15:24 May 5 (0)

A quick question re: pandemic preparedness - Kitt, decloaking 13:34 May 5 (2)

• No. I don't anticipate a pandemic so I see no need to stock up on anything. (nt) - Colleen 22:44 May 5 (0)
• No (more.) - DollyM 13:56 May 5 (0)

Moira, I asked a question and posted a response to you in the chemistry thread below and then realized it might get buried. (m) - Pat H 12:51 May 5 (2)

• labs - moira 22:03 May 5 (1)
  • one other thing dd does in her lab book - moira 6:18 May 7 (0)

Do you have a favorite basic timeline for memorization? nm - Peggy 12:37 May 5 (3)

• Here is a link. - Julia 8:47 May 6 (0)
• Is there a timeline which includes art, people, and events altogether? I'm..... m - Peggy 12:41 May 5 (1)
  • "The Timetables of History" by Bernard Grun (m) - Julia 8:51 May 6 (0)

What are your favorite books for viewing art? I'm reading through Art for.... - Peggy 12:21 May 5 (4)

• My favorites for high school: - Anna 12:54 May 5 (3)
  • What is included in the syllabus from OakMeadow? - Julia 9:02 May 6 (1)
    • I replied at the top of the board. nt - Anna 12:43 May 6 (0)
  • ditto (those are my faves too) nt - kate in seattle 17:44 May 5 (0)

Lial's BCM math help!!!!!!! - Melissa 11:29 May 5 (3)

• I'd figure what's left as a parallelogram. - momof10 12:42 May 5 (2)
  • Re: I'd figure what's left as a parallelogram. - Melissa 15:04 May 5 (0)
  • Meant to add - momof10 12:45 May 5 (0)

Opinions/information about Wordsmith? - Jenny in Florida 11:25 May 5 (3)

• Sorry, I mean Wordsmith Craftsman. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 12:44 May 5 (2)
  • Jenny, I posted this the last time you discussed WC (hmm, sounds like a British toilet!) but don't know whether you saw it then. Here's a link ... - Kareni 21:07 May 5 (0)
  • Great program - one2go 16:41 May 5 (0)

How do you decide about co-ops? Can someone help me?........m - Jessie 10:22 May 5 (2)

• For all the reasons you mention... - Ellie 13:50 May 5 (1)
  • I agree with Ellie, this is why co-ops never work for us...nt - GaMom3 18:52 May 5 (0)

Janet in WA ( and anybody willing to offer thoughts)- chemistry acvice - one2go 10:00 May 5 (10)

• I can't speak to the Chemistry, but my dd was able to CLEP out of Bio using the 2 years of biology... nt - StaceyinLA 6:34 May 6 (5)
  • Did she also use a Clep prep book and how much time did she spend with that?nt - Elizabeth 9:14 May 6 (1)
    • We never purchased the prep book for this test - m - StaceyinLA 10:15 May 7 (0)
  • Thanks, Stacey, and congratulations to your daughter! Does she... - one2go 7:14 May 6 (2)
    • I think tests intimidate her in general - m - StaceyinLA 10:13 May 7 (1)
      • She must have been happy with the CLEP - one2go 10:36 May 7 (0)
• Thanks to you all-decisions, decisions... *sigh* (NT) - one2go 6:07 May 6 (0)
• I'm not qualified to comment on that...we used only the first Chemsitry text and didn't take AP exams (our sons took cc science classes instead). nm - Janet in WA 20:52 May 5 (0)
• Re: Janet in WA ( and anybody willing to offer thoughts)- chemistry acvice - MaryM 11:42 May 5 (0)
• I have heard that Dr. Dobbins offers an "AP supplement" to his Spectrum chemistry - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 11:38 May 5 (0)

Interesting article on high schoolers not being prepared for college (m) - MichelleM 9:31 May 5 (1)

• Good food for thought Michelle.....nt - Julieofsardis 21:12 May 5 (0)

At what grade/age did you find Voc. from Classical Roots a good fit? more... - Christy in Co 9:27 May 5 (2)

• We are coming in a little late..... - Melody In Tx 7:51 May 6 (0)
• My dds completed all 5 books in 7-9th grades; we did one book per semester. (nt) - LoriM 9:56 May 5 (0)

Can anyone compare Jacobs Algebra and Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1? - Brenda From Tenn 9:11 May 5 (0)

PLEASE Algebra help! Harry is half as old as Mort...... - Vera 9:04 May 5 (9)

• Am I missing something? - Jenny in Florida 9:17 May 5 (6)
  • Thank you, thank you.....!!!! - Vera 15:03 May 5 (0)
  • I'd say that since three of us came up with the same answer -- you're not missing anything °Ü° (more) - momof10 9:23 May 5 (4)
    • By the way, I should mention that the other two answers were posted while I was working on mine. I hadn't seen them when I posted. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 10:38 May 5 (2)
      • I saw you --- you peeked! °Ü° nt - momof10 11:01 May 5 (1)
        • Aw, you caught me! I just meant that my "am I missing something" wasn't directed at anyone specific. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 11:26 May 5 (0)
    • Thanks! I always feel insecure when anything math related seems too easy! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 10:06 May 5 (0)
• Pick one unkonwn to be "x"... - StaceyL in Canada 9:15 May 5 (0)
• Let's see.... - momof10 9:12 May 5 (0)

High School Writing Program - Alyce 8:52 May 5 (7)

• Course I'd recommend IEW! Their SWI.... - Cathy in KY 9:16 May 5 (6)
  • I can't afford that, any other suggestions - Alyce 13:10 May 5 (5)
    • What about Format Writing. .nm - Melody In Tx 20:15 May 5 (0)
    • Ah, for only $25.... - Cathy in KY 15:32 May 5 (0)
    • Ah, for only $25.... - Cathy in KY 15:31 May 5 (0)
    • I can suggest something really inexpensive...(m) - Kathleen 13:34 May 5 (1)
      • This one is under $60 - DollyM 14:02 May 5 (0)

Geometry questions... - momof10 8:38 May 5 (2)

• Only if your Algebra 2 and Precalculus programs have significant Geometry - LoriM 8:49 May 5 (1)
  • Thanks for the info ... I went to - momof10 8:59 May 5 (0)

Question for NEM users... - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:20 May 5 (13)

• There's a schedule for "Key To" and NEM - one2go 9:49 May 5 (9)
  • We're using NEM1 right now; student text and solutions manual are MUSTS, as... - Lori D. 21:21 May 5 (2)
    • Thanks, Lori. I will skip the workbook, but I'm still on the fence about the TM. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 6:50 May 6 (1)
      • Elizabeth, I was able to buy a used NEM1 from the swap board here... - Lori D. 7:41 May 6 (0)
  • Interested in the schedule - but can't find it! - Trish 17:00 May 5 (4)
    • Got it - thank you both! nt - Trish 20:00 May 5 (0)
    • Re: Interested in the schedule - but can't find it! - one2go 19:56 May 5 (0)
    • It's in the forums.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:50 May 5 (1)
      • P.S. If you can't find it, email me. I saved it into a word document and I can email it to you. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 19:57 May 5 (0)
  • Thank you. I'm going to go look for the schedule now! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:04 May 5 (0)
• What we used... - Rose 8:49 May 5 (2)
  • I agree completely, and about Key To plus the Singapore workbook... - Beth in OH 9:06 May 5 (1)
    • Thank you, Rose and Beth. This was very helpful. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:03 May 5 (0)

Don't forget the homeschool2college board on Yahoo groups... - Padmé 8:18 May 5 (0)

Jan P. !!!! See question below regarding "Scienceforhighschool" - Brenda From Tenn 8:08 May 5 (0)

I just got "The Elegant Essay" in the mail yesterday and WOW. . . - Luann in ID 7:37 May 5 (17)

• Where did you get this book from? A searched Amazon and didn't find it. (nt) - Pat H 14:38 May 5 (1)
  • See just a little lower down the board in this thread. . . . - Luann in ID 18:06 May 5 (0)
• Sounds interesting, Luann. What ages are your children who will be using this? (nt) - Colleen 13:01 May 5 (2)
  • I'm planning to use it with four of my boys . . . - Luann in ID 13:07 May 5 (1)
    • Oh, and 17yodd said she might join us, too. nt - Luann in ID 13:08 May 5 (0)
• Is this something you could use as a stand-alone or should you only use this if you have used the rest of the IEW program?? nt - StaceyinLA 9:25 May 5 (1)
  • From what I can tell, it seems stand-alone . . . - Luann in ID 12:06 May 5 (0)
• Re: I just got "The Elegant Essay" in the mail yesterday and WOW. . . - Luann 9:07 May 5 (6)
  • I don't know. I didn't see the other two. StaceyL, are you out there? nt - Luann in ID 9:15 May 5 (5)
    • Sorry, I haven't actually seen the Elegant Essay as it's just come out. I was told by an IEW rep that it would have a fair bit more in it than the original downloadable essay programs, though. Can you descriube its contents?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:18 May 5 (4)
      • Contents - Luann in ID 11:59 May 5 (3)
        • In terms of length and content, isn't it pretty much the same, after all... - StaceyL in Canada 14:28 May 5 (2)
          • Stacey, what do you think about the other Stacey's question above? Is it stand-alone? - Luann in ID 14:54 May 5 (1)
            • Yup.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:51 May 5 (0)
• Where did you find this at? I tried googling it and it didn't come up...nt - gaMom3 7:46 May 5 (2)
  • I found it at Rainbow Resource, too. It's not in the print catalogue but is in their online catalog. nt - Marge 8:25 May 5 (0)
  • I purchased it from writing-edu.com (IEW) . . . link only - Luann in ID 7:50 May 5 (0)

Anyone *not* like Teaching Textbooks? I'm looking at Geometry. nt - Luann in ID 7:32 May 5 (16)

• Recommendations on TT's entire program? - Tessa 20:01 May 6 (4)
  • Yes - Sandy in Indy 22:17 May 6 (3)
    • Re: Yes and the way it works...??? - Tessa 8:33 May 7 (2)
      • Here's what happens at our house - Sandy in Indy 10:09 May 7 (1)
        • Re: Here's what happens at our house - Tessa 15:51 May 7 (0)
• Thanks, everyone. It seems unanimous. nt - Luann in ID 14:45 May 5 (0)
• Does the TT geometry include any algebra review... - mcmmh 9:59 May 5 (0)
• DS **asked** me to purchase this! - Sandy in Indy 7:55 May 5 (1)
  • Enjoyed Algebra?! That's the best recommendation I've ever heard. :-) nt - Luann in ID 7:57 May 5 (0)
• Re: Anyone *not* like Teaching Textbooks? I'm looking at Geometry. nt - SkiMom 7:53 May 5 (0)
• Not here either - Osmosis Mom 7:44 May 5 (0)
• Not here either - Osmosis Mom 7:44 May 5 (3)
  • Tests - Sandy in Indy 7:53 May 5 (2)
    • ROFL here - Osmosis Mom 9:03 May 5 (1)
      • Too funny! - Sandy in Indy 20:39 May 5 (0)
• Not here! Cant help but like it! I just bought Geometry.... but have not had a chnace to look through it yet... nt - LisaWA 7:39 May 5 (0)

Kathleen: When will the guide and tests for A Patriots History be available? - suzeintn 7:28 May 5 (3)

• Re: Kathleen: When will the guide and tests for A Patriots History be available? - Kathleen 7:35 May 5 (2)
  • Thank you so much! This is just what I was looking for. - suzeintn 9:37 May 5 (1)
    • You're welcome! - Kathleen 12:49 May 5 (0)

Did anyone do middle school science ala WTM that wasn't a science-mom? How did it go? (sm) - rhondabee 7:07 May 5 (6)

• Well, I can't promise that you'll do it, but....(m) - Regena in KY 19:04 May 5 (5)
  • Do you think the living books prepared him for high school level work? (sm) - rhondabee 12:32 May 6 (4)
    • I do think that his depth of knowledge is much greater than....(m) - Regena in KY 18:27 May 6 (3)
      • Regena, thank you so much!!! I couldn't figure out why I was leaning - rhondabee 19:53 May 6 (2)
        • I like the sound of this study! What grade levels is it for, please? (m) - Regena in KY 17:04 May 7 (1)
          • The "Life Science with Living Books" is probably more for K-8... - rhondabee 19:02 May 8 (0)

Anybody know of a good study guide for Alice in Wonderland, preferably Christian? Progeny Press doesn't have one. nt - Marge 6:37 May 5 (3)

• sparknotes.com has one. nt - Jean 11:48 May 6 (0)
• I have one from Veritas Press.......... - Susan in MS 7:06 May 5 (1)
  • Oh, Duh! I just realized you probably wanted one for an older student. This one ............ - Susan in MS 7:09 May 5 (0)

StaceyinLA, I responded to your questions below. We've had a busy week. - Mary in SC 6:01 May 5 (1)

• Thanks - I wasn't trying to belittle you or anything - m - StaceyinLA 7:08 May 5 (0)

Konos History of the World 1, looking for opinions - Kaci 4:54 May 5 (0)

LIF's Study Guide for How To Be Your Own Selfish Pig - Elaine in PA 4:44 May 5 (9)

• If it's not a bother... a copy for us too, please? (email address inside) - Lori D. 21:24 May 5 (1)
  • Thank you so much! This looks wonderful! You are so kind! (nt) - Lori D. 7:59 May 6 (0)
• May I please a copy as well?? - SunshineCA 8:38 May 5 (0)
• Hand waving here, too!! (Please) nt - Tracy in Ky 8:24 May 5 (1)
  • Thank you!!! nt - Tracy in Ky 8:58 May 6 (0)
• Me too! Please! - SusieInNC 5:56 May 5 (0)
• May I also have a copy? Thanks! - Margo 5:16 May 5 (0)
• Re: LIF's Study Guide for How To Be Your Own Selfish Pig - Carol in WI 5:05 May 5 (0)
• May I have a copy too? - Beth in TN 4:51 May 5 (0)

What do you suggest for rising 11th grade dd? She will probably attend - NCMom 3:03 May 5 (5)

• I'm another NC mom suggesting the CC route - Christi/NC 5:32 May 5 (3)
  • The head of the dual enrollment program here said our CC *loves* homeschoolers (c: - LoriM 7:30 May 5 (2)
    • Dual enrollment home schoolers seem to be new to our CC - Christi/NC 8:49 May 5 (1)
      • Not at all...we are in Pitt (nt) - LoriM 8:50 May 5 (0)
• I *highly* suggest you consider dual enrollment - LoriM (another NC mom) 3:35 May 5 (0)

Kathleen... - Anna 21:22 May 4 (0)

Total Language Plus questions - Alyce 20:55 May 4 (1)

• I think they are great for a book study, but not a comprehensive LA program. (m) - FloridaLisa 7:05 May 5 (0)

From k-8 board Has anyone used AO Computer Literacy - Excel and Computer Literacy Power point ? Opinions needed please, Thanks! - LisaWA 20:50 May 4 (3)

• There wasn't much info given about what you're looking for....(more0 - Trish H 21:19 May 5 (0)
• Re: From k-8 board Has anyone used AO Computer Literacy - Excel and Computer Literacy Power point ? Opinions needed please, Thanks! - Denise in CT 1:33 May 5 (1)
  • You have mail! Thanks~ nt - LisaWA 7:43 May 5 (0)

I'm looking for audio cds from past conventions (m) - Mary in co 19:41 May 4 (8)

• You could try the MN site: - TinaM 13:29 May 5 (0)
• Here's the group that did the FPEA convention. - leslie 10:12 May 5 (0)
• Link inside for Best Christian Conferences site - 0:-) Angela 4:11 May 5 (5)
  • Thank you Angela! I appreciate your perseverence (c: - Mary in co 13:29 May 5 (0)
  • Sorry. It should be in this one... - 0:-) Angela 6:54 May 5 (2)
    • Well, I don't understand this. Maybe... - 0:-) Angela 7:01 May 5 (1)
      • I guess I can post it without being a link so you don't have to search. - 0:-) Angela 7:08 May 5 (0)
  • Angela -- Link didn't post. Can you try again? nt - Shari 6:20 May 5 (0)

Question about Rod & Staff English... - ereks mom 19:09 May 4 (7)

• TY, everyone! nt - ereks mom 20:54 May 5 (0)
• You might not have seen my answer on the other board so I'll repost it here: - Ellie 7:24 May 5 (0)
• I disagree with the Abeka rep (m) - MichelleM 5:49 May 5 (0)
• R&S reviews every year until... - Laurel in CA 19:20 May 4 (3)
  • They have review every year, but the material definitely gets more challenging... nt - StaceyinLA 7:11 May 5 (0)
  • Thanks! So, R&S users, do most of you go through 10th or stop at some point before that? When? nt - ereks mom 20:08 May 4 (1)
    • I'm actually planning to go through the 9th book and then use it for review - m - StaceyinLA 7:12 May 5 (0)

Has anyone used IEW's new SAT essay prep course? nm - Peggy 19:09 May 4 (3)

• It came yesterday, and dd takes the SAT on Saturday . . . - Luann in ID 12:49 May 5 (0)
• I just purchased it yesterday--I'll post a review after it arrives...(m) - Kathleen 12:36 May 5 (0)
• I hope someone answers : ) nt - Lisa TX 21:49 May 4 (0)

What was the name of the US History book recommended a while back...something like Patriot's Guide? (m) - CynthiaOK 16:28 May 4 (3)

• Thanks, both! We are looking for a text to use in co-op next year and I remembered this - sounds good (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:10 May 4 (0)
• I think it gives a very balanced perspective...(m) - Kathleen 17:06 May 4 (0)
• A Patriot's History of the United States . . . - Luann in ID 16:42 May 4 (0)

has anyone used and liked the abeka grammar vs Rod and Staff (m) - jeanne 16:17 May 4 (8)

• We used A Beka for a year, and - m - StaceyinLA 7:17 May 5 (0)
• thanks so much for your opinions..orally and what works best for "my son" - always good adivice ; ' ) (nm) - jeanne 6:53 May 5 (0)
• We've used Abeka grammar all the way through, from God's Gift of Language A to Grammar and Comp II this year....(m) - Regena in KY 19:56 May 4 (0)
• We do... - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 19:53 May 4 (0)
• Re: has anyone used and liked the abeka grammar vs Rod and Staff (m) - Naomi 19:01 May 4 (0)
• We have used both...(m) - Gwen in VA 18:03 May 4 (1)
  • I have found this as well.... - Melody In Tx 20:26 May 5 (0)
• The best book... - Melody In Tx 17:49 May 4 (0)

Alternative Biology and Chemistry courses - Jan P. 14:23 May 4 (3)

• Jan, do you know how rigorous this program is as compared to say.....Apologia?(more) - Brenda From Tenn 8:05 May 5 (1)
  • Well, according to the site, at least the bio course is equal to an honors bio course. - Christina in ME 16:52 May 7 (0)
• Thank you, thank you, thank you. This looks so great! nt - Christina in ME 17:28 May 4 (0)

Challenge: need suggestions for multicultural and religious literature/fiction (m) - Ria 14:19 May 4 (9)

• for Jewish culture in US - dm 17:47 May 6 (0)
• Re: Challenge: need suggestions for multicultural and religious literature/fiction (m) - Nissi 11:12 May 5 (0)
• Re: Challenge: need suggestions for multicultural and religious literature/fiction (m) - raindrops 7:46 May 5 (0)
• Off the top of my head... - Jane in NC 4:05 May 5 (1)
  • Not fiction, but I'd consider... - Jane in NC 5:26 May 5 (0)
• Books by Louis de Wohl - Karen 20:20 May 4 (0)
• No answers here, however, I was thinking of combining world geography with world religions/cultures. May I ask what text book(s) you'll be using? (nm) - Kareni 16:50 May 4 (2)
  • Re: No answers here, however, I was thinking of combining world geography with world religions/cultures. May I ask what text book(s) you'll be using? (nm) - Ria 16:57 May 4 (1)
    • Hello, Ria. The course descriptions sound intriguing. I'll look forward to hearing the book titles. (TIA!) - Kareni 11:24 May 5 (0)

Ummm...anyone read the Gulag Archipelago? - Lynne 14:03 May 4 (9)

• Thank you for the "non-Russian student" perspectives! nt - Lynne 6:43 May 6 (0)
• Yes, I read it. Very interesting. And I'm not a Russian student. -nt- - Laura K (NC) 7:30 May 5 (0)
• Yep. I found it a horrifying look into another culture. (nt) - Valerie in SC 20:42 May 4 (0)
• I tried it a boit - ended up reading his First Circle three times instead, and Cancer Ward once. Plus A Day in the LIfe of whathisname, too. Gulag too darn big :-( nt - JFS in IL 20:08 May 4 (2)
  • A bit, Bit. Bit Bit. I can spell, just can't type and never think to proof my stuff nt - JFS again 20:09 May 4 (1)
    • Not a Russian student, either - just like to read. nt - JFS in IL 5:41 May 5 (0)
• Well, so far two Russian students are the only takers? : ) Maybe that should tell me something! Thanks you guys.nt - Lynne 18:31 May 4 (0)
• All 3 volumes, LOL.... - Laurel in CA 18:08 May 4 (0)
• Yes, while I was studying Russian in college. Eugenia Ginsburg published a two-part autobiography (Journey into the Whirlwind and Within the Whirlwind) that's more approachable. (nt) - Colleen 14:34 May 4 (0)

Outraged, aggrieved... not quite sure how to describe it! - Elizabeth 12:34 May 4 (15)

• PS do supply each classroom with graphing calculators. - Ann in Texas 13:36 May 5 (0)
• My kid just finished College Algebra at the local CC... - LoriM 3:46 May 5 (6)
  • I agree 110%!!!! nt - MichelleM 5:17 May 5 (0)
  • Considering the expense of a graphing calculator... - Jane in NC 4:22 May 5 (4)
    • Actually, my son agrees with you too.... - Elizabeth 5:29 May 5 (3)
      • I still use my TI BA-II that I bought for a college math or statistics class in the late 80s. It still works great. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:29 May 5 (0)
      • Well, I need to post what kind my dd has so some of you can tell us how to use it! ;- ) nt - StaceyinLA 7:38 May 5 (0)
      • My dd is using my Sharp Scientific Calculator from 1985 for Geometry! - Christi/NC 5:35 May 5 (0)
• two things... - Lynne 13:44 May 4 (0)
• Maybe you can borrow one just for the test. K - Kaci 12:54 May 4 (0)
• I don't think a graphing calculator is necessary...(m) - Kathleen 12:49 May 4 (4)
  • Leave lots of time for him to learn how to use it - Julie in AK 14:52 May 4 (3)
    • Julie, I'm not sure if you were directing that at me...(m) - Kathleen 15:15 May 4 (2)
      • Whoops--it seems I have outdated information...(m) - Kathleen 15:19 May 4 (1)
        • "The tests are developed with the expectation that most students are using graphing calculators" College Board nt - Elizabeth 17:01 May 4 (0)

Anyone else ever feel as though it's just-too-much? - Not-Mrs.-Incredible 12:07 May 4 (23)

• Only people who still have two brain cells working. - Irene 0:33 May 7 (0)
• Re: Anyone else ever feel as though it's just-too-much? - FLMom23boys 8:57 May 5 (1)
  • Re: Anyone else ever feel as though it's just-too-much? - FLMom23boys 8:58 May 5 (0)
• as a child who was raised by a single mom, and is now close to my siblings - Jodi-FL 19:45 May 4 (0)
• You are describing my house at this time of year... - Mary in Ga 16:59 May 4 (0)
• Can anyone recommmend (more) - Mrs. N-I 15:49 May 4 (5)
  • Re: Can anyone recommmend (Christian Content) - MichelleM 5:28 May 5 (0)
  • Mrs. Incredible, I owe you an apology... - Lynne 18:27 May 4 (3)
    • No, no-- - Mrs. N-I 18:38 May 4 (2)
      • Mrs. I....haven't been ignoring you.... - Lynne 5:22 May 6 (1)
        • Lynne,thank you - Mrs. N-I 17:07 May 7 (0)
• yes, I have these days all of the time...I'm always worn out, feel unappreciated... - TaxiMomma (fka ChasGal) 15:43 May 4 (0)
• Anyone else ever feel as though it's *NOT* just-too-much? - Lynne 14:39 May 4 (0)
• The oldest of my five boys is not quite 11, but some of what you're saying does resonate with me. (m) - Colleen 14:32 May 4 (0)
• Yes, quite often these days. - Jenny in Florida 12:37 May 4 (8)
  • Definitely not alone! - Elizabeth 13:00 May 4 (7)
    • Thanks.... - Mrs. N-I 13:38 May 4 (6)
      • I was a divorced home schooler some years ago - m - StaceyinLA 7:52 May 5 (4)
        • Hey, other "Stacey" who spells her name correctly {g}... - StaceyL in Canada 11:59 May 5 (1)
          • Of course - e-mail inside - StaceyinLA 10:34 May 7 (0)
        • Thank you, StaceyinLA...more... - Ang in TX 8:33 May 5 (1)
          • Well, for us hsing is a commitment, NOT an option, so - m - StaceyinLA 10:31 May 7 (0)
      • I'm wondering if you might try to school four days a week and take one day to just do - Molly 3:16 May 5 (0)

Where is the best place to buy Teaching Texbooks Algebra 2 ? (nt) - ann 10:34 May 4 (8)

• Re: Where is the best place to buy Teaching Texbooks Algebra 2 ? (nt) - m.cole 22:16 May 4 (2)
  • I am also looking for the Algebra I - could you e-mail me as well?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:54 May 5 (0)
  • Could you email me? Thanks! - Quiver0f10 5:07 May 5 (0)
• Road to Zion discounts it! - Melissia 15:06 May 4 (2)
  • Can you get support from TT if you purchase it elsewhere?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:55 May 5 (1)
    • Yes - Sandy in Indy 13:29 May 5 (0)
• I found the company the best price, free shipping and I had it in my hands within days of ordering nt - Quiver0f10 11:54 May 4 (0)
• Got mine from Timberdoodle (m) - kris 10:38 May 4 (0)

any good recommendations on studies for being a Christian wife/mom - momee 10:14 May 4 (4)

• Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson nt. - Nissi 11:16 May 5 (0)
• a couple of recommendations - Marge 12:39 May 4 (0)
• Created To Be His Helpmeet is the best book I have read about being a Christian wife and our home school group read and discussed this as a weekly group last summer. Excellent Book!!!nt - Gloria 12:17 May 4 (0)
• God's Priceless Woman by Wanda Sanseri, excellent study, nt - Sharon in TX 12:04 May 4 (0)

Is there any algebra review in Teaching Textbooks Geometry? nm - mcmmh 9:56 May 4 (0)

Admittedly unprepared for having my highschooler home for school next and I have questions. - MelissaJ 9:22 May 4 (3)

• Cambridge is a wonderful way to learn latin - Hallie 10:19 May 4 (2)
  • Re: Cambridge - some links :-) - LH 10:28 May 4 (1)
    • another link http://www.cambridgescp.com/page.php?p=clc^oa_book1^intro - * 10:28 May 4 (0)

Can anyone recommend a Cafi Cohen book? - Melody In TX 8:54 May 4 (7)

• I preferred the College Admissions one... - Laura in CT 10:36 May 4 (6)
  • see, now, I liked the "And What About College?" Now, I'm gonna hafta look at the College Adm. one . nm - TaxiMomma (fka ChasGal) 15:49 May 4 (5)
    • And *I'm* on the fence. I wouldn't want to choose between them. nm - Janet in WA 19:06 May 4 (4)
      • now I'm in a pickle...off to find the College Adm. book. Thanks Ladies :O) nm - TaxiMomma 14:56 May 5 (3)
        • I am guessing they must be very similar if it is hard to choose between the two??nm - Melody In Tx 20:29 May 5 (2)
          • I think they're quite different... - Janet in WA 21:05 May 5 (1)
            • And for what it's worth, Melody, I found the two books you don't have to be more valuable than the one you do have. nm - Janet in WA 21:09 May 5 (0)

Is anybody else still waiting on April 8 ACT scores? - LoriM 6:49 May 4 (5)

• FINALLY got our "early scores" on the web this morning...still no "official" report, but we're happy! LOL! (nt) - LoriM 4:45 May 5 (0)
• We got ours in the mail last week--and included the writing portion. So hard to wait!!! nt - Jean in Wisc. 7:33 May 4 (1)
  • ARGH...now that is frustrating! I was just convinced it was the writing part that was holding us up. Sigh (nt) - LoriM 13:17 May 4 (0)
• We got ours... nt - StaceyinLA 7:14 May 4 (0)
• We received our score report - Ann 7:08 May 4 (0)

O.K. what is the 5 paragraph essay; what is its history; what is its application and does the fact that I am so ignorant about it endager my dc's futures? - Elizabeth 5:29 May 4 (13)

• Not sure where the "5-para" form came from, but... - StaceyL in Canada 13:42 May 4 (1)
  • It came from Aristotle! nt - Cathy in KY 17:53 May 4 (0)
• Another child of the 60's.....We learned to write essays, but... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:13 May 4 (2)
  • Yep, I graduated in 1981 but did learn the whole 5-paragraph thing. - Jenny in Florida 10:43 May 5 (0)
  • I'm just 2 yrs older than you, but my HS Eng. teacher did teach us the 5 paragraph theme. :o) nt - K-FL 8:13 May 5 (0)
• Elizabeth, you are not alone... - Dawn in MI 9:14 May 4 (0)
• A little more info - momof10 7:05 May 4 (0)
• Another Elizabeth Here With Answers! - e. in nc 5:36 May 4 (5)
  • IEW has several resources... - Cathy in KY 6:17 May 4 (4)
    • Question about HS IEW course - Karri 11:45 May 4 (2)
      • The website says that it is helpful to have used the TWSS but that it is not necessary.nt - Gloria 6:44 May 5 (0)
      • As I understand it, the other IEW Courses(TWSS or SWI) first would be ideal, but not necessary nt - Quiver0f10 11:56 May 4 (0)
    • Jumping in here to say THANKS for the info and link! This looks perfect for my high schoolers nt - Quiver0f10 6:46 May 4 (0)

ACT--to send test scores or not? - kathleen 5:20 May 4 (5)

• thanks Ladies! nt - kathleen 5:04 May 5 (0)
• We didn't send our scores until we had seen them and until they were needed by they colleges. nm - Janet in WA 9:14 May 4 (0)
• We just registered the other night for June 10 ACT and we opted to only have score sent to CC where dd will be taking a couple courses in the fall. She'll be doing ACT again in the fall. nt - Anna 7:22 May 4 (0)
• If she changes her mind after seeing the scores, she can - momof10 7:08 May 4 (0)
• If that's your plan, then stick to it (c: - LoriM 5:43 May 4 (0)

Does it count for 'reading' a book if Dad is the 'reader' and my ds is just listening? - Margo 4:57 May 4 (12)

• I would think so. nm - TaxiMomma 14:58 May 5 (1)
  • ps...I think it's great your DH reads to your 15 yo. That's very commendable:O) nm - TaxiMomma with a quick "enter" button finger 14:59 May 5 (0)
• I even count audio books we listen to in the van if . . . - Luann in ID 7:58 May 4 (4)
  • P. G. Wodehouse is awesome! (m) - Kathleen 8:05 May 4 (3)
    • We did enjoy them, but as usual, the general consensus was that the books were better. And it always warms my heart to hear my dc say that :-) nt - Luann in ID 16:01 May 4 (2)
      • Oh, I agree! I have never seen a screen adaptation of a book...(m) - Kathleen 16:10 May 4 (1)
        • Absolutely . . . - Luann in ID 16:38 May 4 (0)
• They do it in PS, Also! - e. in nc 5:38 May 4 (0)
• Re: Does it count for 'reading' a book if Dad is the 'reader' and my ds is just listening? - kathleen 5:24 May 4 (0)
• I think it does (m)... - LisaNY 5:16 May 4 (0)
• There is no rule, and no home school police (LOL), but I include read-alouds on my list, if that helps. (c: (nt) - LoriM 5:13 May 4 (1)
  • Thank you for all the FAST replies . . . (m) - Margo 6:10 May 4 (0)

Can you purchase dvd's or videos from BJU instead of purchasing the BJUSat? - GaMom3 4:06 May 4 (5)

• you can rent the DVDs - momof10 5:01 May 4 (3)
  • http://www.digitallearningnetwork.com/catalog/spanish1.html - Ruth in NJ 15:10 May 5 (0)
  • Who is DLN, do you have their website? Thats funny, my dc would pick up that one!.....nt - GaMom3 5:14 May 4 (1)
    • Digital Learning Network (more) - momof10 8:53 May 4 (0)
• If not BJU is there another company that has a Spanish course on DVD's? - GaMom3 4:09 May 4 (0)

Something Luann posted below re writing in middle school struck a chord with me...(m) - Colleen 22:53 May 3 (14)

• Thanks for the replies thus far. I confess I am suddenly feeling quite overwhelmed by this...(m) - Colleen 15:00 May 4 (2)
  • A not-perfect, but easy to implement solution - Laurie4b 15:38 May 4 (1)
    • Thanks for that tip, Laurie. : ) (nt) - Colleen 18:08 May 4 (0)
• Practice, practice, practice. - DollyLM 7:37 May 4 (1)
  • You're right, you're right, I know you're right...! : ) (nt) - Colleen 14:54 May 4 (0)
• FWIW, Colleen, the 17yodd who sparked this conversation used R&S English . . . - Luann in ID 5:12 May 4 (4)
  • A little more background . . . - Luann in ID 6:49 May 4 (3)
    • I'm not requiring much writing, unfortunately. (m) - Colleen 14:53 May 4 (2)
      • Yes, finding the time is always the issue around here too (more) - Luann in ID 15:57 May 4 (1)
        • I didn't even realize I'd typed WriteShop! I did mean Wordsmith. Thanks for your advice and encouragement, Luann! (nt) - Colleen 18:07 May 4 (0)
• I started essays with my older dd in 7th grade, my younger dd in 6th - LoriM 4:37 May 4 (1)
  • I think if I had just one or two children, it would seem very do-able. (m) - Colleen 14:48 May 4 (0)
• We've done more writing in the middle school years... - Anne/PA 4:29 May 4 (1)
  • Ah, yes, IF I just follow the WTM suggestions for logic work, but quite honestly, that seems far too overwhelming to me. (nt) - Colleen 14:36 May 4 (0)

Apologia Chemistry supplemental experiments - Lisa in SoCal 21:11 May 3 (23)

• I am using MicroChem this year with my ds. - Jan P. 17:33 May 4 (0)
• Re: Apologia Chemistry supplemental experiments - Lisa in SoCal 11:55 May 4 (0)
• Due to 911, the chemicals available to students is highly restricted (m) - Pat H 8:56 May 4 (3)
  • just the opposite here - moira 0:27 May 5 (2)
    • You must have a very lenient pharmacist. (m) - Pat H 12:49 May 5 (1)
      • Meeting college requirements with homeschool chemistry - Lisa in SoCal 19:24 May 5 (0)
• Not a lot of excitement, but the fundamentals are presented... - Deb in PA 5:22 May 4 (0)
• I am just finishing Chemistry and I have made some observations - Camilla in VA 4:36 May 4 (4)
  • I have to add that my cousin teaches Biology and my niece teaches Chemistry - m - StaceyinLA 7:27 May 4 (0)
  • I often wonder about this aspect too... - Elizabeth 5:16 May 4 (2)
    • Lots of chemistry experience here (double major with biology in college)... - Janet in WA 9:04 May 4 (1)
      • Ah! I guess from a non-scientist perspective though the labs gave the subject its romance! ;-) nt - Elizabeth 13:56 May 4 (0)
• I am doing Singapore O Level labs - moira 0:09 May 4 (10)
  • Thanks so much for the repies. - Lisa in SoCal 11:59 May 4 (0)
  • Honest question -- why do students at this level need to learn to mix solutions and handle dangerous chemicals? nm - Janet in WA 9:07 May 4 (2)
    • to learn about molarity/molality and get over their fears of chemistry - moira 13:38 May 4 (0)
    • I was wondering the same thing, Janet. (nt) - Kathleen 11:16 May 4 (0)
  • Moira, some questions please - one2go 5:15 May 4 (5)
    • I am just doing the labs - moira 8:00 May 4 (2)
      • A bit more... - one2go 8:37 May 4 (1)
        • yes, just the practical - moira 13:46 May 4 (0)
    • Not Moira but.... - Elizabeth 5:19 May 4 (1)
      • Re: Not Moira but.... - FLMom23boys 11:42 May 4 (0)

Wow. You brilliant ladies are actually "real people." Thanks so much for your words to my panic post below... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:05 May 3 (4)

• That was a great thread, wasn't it, Camy? I really appreciate this board...(m) - Colleen 22:28 May 3 (3)
  • I can say "ditto" on all counts for me as well, Colleen... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:16 May 4 (2)
    • Hey, girlfriend, that is most certainly *not* chit-chat! LOL (m) - Colleen 11:45 May 4 (1)
      • LOL! :o) nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 18:44 May 4 (0)

Anyone used or seen Visual Link Spanish? Link inside - GaMom3 19:03 May 3 (2)

• Yes, we bought this and thought it was a very good program. (m) - MaryM 21:07 May 3 (1)
  • Thank you - GaMom3 4:09 May 4 (0)

Does anyone use Charlotte Mason for your high schooler? If so do you think is challenging enough???? - Vera 18:04 May 3 (5)

• Thank you! - Vera 17:25 May 4 (0)
• Definitely challenging! - Trish 21:33 May 3 (3)
  • I'm curious as to what CM at highschool looks like- could you paint a brief picture? - Elizabeth 5:13 May 4 (2)
    • British flavor - Trish 7:36 May 4 (0)
    • Link to Ambleside / HEO - Melissa B 5:33 May 4 (0)

Crazy Chalkdust algebra questions for those experienced! - ReneeR 17:30 May 3 (1)

• Re: Crazy Chalkdust algebra questions for those experienced! - Patti 20:42 May 3 (0)

"Quiver" I was thinking about your ? of chemistry experiments... - TaxiMomma (aka ChasGal) 17:13 May 3 (2)

• Hmmm, that might work for us. I can have him go back and do them now and still get the lab credit. Thanks for the suggestion! nt - Quiver0f10 18:46 May 3 (1)
  • I just thought of it b/c my guys don't like to do all of their mods. either, but then it's great to use the exp.s as reviews:O) LOL (nt) - TaxiMomma (fka chasgal) and you're welcome!!! 20:25 May 3 (0)

I vaguely remember hearing that the Vocab. from the Classical Roots series does not have to be done in order. Is this correct? - Luann in ID 16:53 May 3 (5)

• We are just finishing up B . . . - Margo 4:49 May 4 (4)
  • Thanks again, Margo. - Luann in ID 5:46 May 5 (0)
  • This made me think of another question: Is VFCR redundant for the Latin student? - Luann in ID 5:20 May 4 (2)
    • I don't think so. - Jan P. 17:45 May 4 (1)
      • Thanks, Jan . . . - Luann in ID 5:38 May 5 (0)

Recommendations or order of logic? - Schmittgirlz 16:52 May 3 (2)

• Re: Recommendations or order of logic? - Patti 20:44 May 3 (1)
  • Thanks, Patti! nt - Schmittgirlz 5:49 May 4 (0)

Looking to purchase a diploma for a graduation - Amy in TX 15:42 May 3 (2)

• HSLDA has them *nt* - kris 10:41 May 4 (0)
• homeschooldiploma--link inside - Cathy in KY 18:38 May 3 (0)

Chicago Math series and Potter's School? - DRS 14:39 May 3 (3)

• No experience with Potter's School. However, we've used UCSMP. . . - Caron 17:55 May 3 (1)
  • Thank you, Caron. Your comments are very helpful! :) nt - DRS 18:55 May 3 (0)
• "for" high school math :) nt - DRS 14:42 May 3 (0)

Dd & I are reading Beautiful Girlhood (updated by K. Andreola) but it's a bit dated...Any suggestions for similar "modern" books? TIA! nt - ereks mom 14:19 May 3 (2)

• Also check out materials from Bright Lights by Sarah Mally nt - Julie in MN 18:28 May 3 (0)
• I highly recommend Girl Talk (link inside) - Marge 15:56 May 3 (0)

Is anyone using Omnibus 2 (Middle ages and Reformation)? I see lots of talk on the pros and cons of the ancients, but not of 2. - Deb in NC 13:47 May 3 (1)

• I own it...(m) - Kathleen 13:53 May 3 (0)

Anyone seen this? I wonder how it'll affect hs'ers... (link) - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 13:22 May 3 (3)

• Good grief. Please ignore this. I was trying to close a page that had been left open, then this happened. Mea culpa. nt - Pam "Sister Blushing Cheeks" in MD 13:23 May 3 (2)
  • ROFL...I thought I'd gone back in time. It was Groundhog Day! (c: (nt) - LoriM 13:26 May 3 (1)
    • Ha! nt - Pam "Ned? Ned RYERSON???" in MD 13:30 May 3 (0)

Has anyone had Keystone National Highschool class work accepted by a public high school for credit?nt - Laura in WA 12:24 May 3 (2)

• My son will be attending a NC public school next year - Laura in VA 13:38 May 3 (1)
  • Excellent! Thank you, Laura. nt - Laura in WA 14:59 May 3 (0)

Please, I could use feedback from those who've launched a dc into college after taking ACT. Do you have one who's excellent student but who hated ONE subject?... - Anna 12:03 May 3 (8)

• Real Life story... - Christina in ME 9:55 May 4 (0)
• Thanks, everyone... - Anna 7:37 May 4 (1)
  • You *are* planning for dd to practice for the test, right? - Janet in WA 12:26 May 4 (0)
• My oldest dislikes math also, yet did well on his ACT. (more) - Dawn in MI 5:24 May 4 (0)
• Okay, so here's an ACT story from a long, loooonnnng time ago.....(m) - Regena in KY 19:41 May 3 (0)
• Math is only one score out of four... - Beth in OH 13:34 May 3 (0)
• Both of my sons struggle with math, but scored more than decently on the ACT (including the math portion)... - Janet in WA 13:12 May 3 (0)
• Re: Please, I could use feedback from those who've launched a dc into college after taking ACT. Do you have one who's excellent student but who hated ONE subject?... - Osmosis Mom 13:10 May 3 (0)

Is Thinking Like a Christian a worldview program, or just a book, and where can I look at it?? nt - StaceyinLA 11:30 May 3 (9)

• It's a program...(m) - Kathleen 11:45 May 3 (8)
  • Summit Ministries - Sandy in Indy 20:29 May 3 (0)
  • Would you please list all the Worldview programs you have used or tried. That might help some of us choose. nt - Padmé 12:24 May 3 (6)
    • Worldview Academy Leadership Camps - Lisa TX 12:49 May 4 (3)
      • Definitely look into signing up soon -- the camps are filling up! And they are SOOO worthwhile! (nt) - Lori D. 15:35 May 4 (0)
      • Just in case - Lisa TX 13:37 May 4 (1)
        • Lisa! We live next door to a WVA faculty member! I think your hubby is... - Lori D. 15:38 May 4 (0)
    • Re: Would you please list all the Worldview programs you have used or tried. That might help some of us choose. nt - Kathleen 22:34 May 3 (1)
      • Yes, thank you. I've got a child on the twilight of 18 and I'm just... - Padmé 4:36 May 4 (0)

to LIF about the study guide for, "How to be a Selfish Pig," more - StaceyinLA 11:27 May 3 (9)

• Re: to LIF about the study guide for, "How to be a Selfish Pig," more - tinag 6:13 May 4 (0)
• Re: to LIF about the study guide for, "How to be a Selfish Pig," - Lisa in SoCal 20:26 May 3 (0)
• Re: to LIF about the study guide for, "How to be a Selfish Pig," more - Kendall 18:08 May 3 (0)
• Stacey and Peggy you got mail. nt - LIF 17:24 May 3 (4)
  • I got this - thank you SO much!! - StaceyinLA 20:02 May 3 (3)
    • You're welcome. nt. - LIF 8:34 May 4 (0)
    • Stacey, would you send it to me? - Christi/NC 4:48 May 4 (1)
      • Christi, would you send it to me? - Becky 10:40 May 6 (0)
• Re: to LIF about the study guide for, "How to be a Selfish Pig," more - Peggy 16:25 May 3 (0)

Help! Quickly! Son needs funny narrative poem... - StaceyL in Canada 11:25 May 3 (7)

• Re: Help! Quickly! Son needs funny narrative poem... - Tina in Ouray, CO 17:43 May 3 (0)
• Thank you for the quick replies... - StaceyL in Canada 16:15 May 3 (0)
• Cremation of Sam McGee nt - Ginny 13:59 May 3 (0)
• Casey at the BAt? nt - DollyM 12:59 May 3 (0)
• Would 'The Jumblies' or 'The Courtship of the Yongy-Bonghy-Bo' by Edward Lear be lost on the audience due to his invented words? (nt) - Barbara B. 12:28 May 3 (0)
• How about the good old Jabberwocky? It would be fun to see it acted out while it's being recited ... nt - Laura in WA 12:14 May 3 (0)
• Re: Help! Quickly! Son needs funny narrative poem... - Tina in Ouray, CO 11:47 May 3 (0)

Has anyone attempted Saxon Calculus?... - MIchelle in GA 11:14 May 3 (1)

• My son is doing it now, his choice. - kris 12:21 May 3 (0)

Starting a Great Books Reading Group, you're welcome to join! - Jessica in GA 10:59 May 3 (0)

Beautiful Feet--What about US History for Middlers or HS? How do you count.... - Cathy in KY 10:50 May 3 (9)

• I'd count it as history. Just history... - Ellie 14:51 May 4 (3)
  • Oh, yes, of course it's not analysis or instruction; but my dilemma.... - Cathy in KY 18:09 May 4 (2)
    • Way too much for just history, IMHO - Julie in MN 18:34 May 5 (0)
    • Well, he's just "middle school," yes? Then it doesn't need to "count" for anything, does it? - Ellie 20:48 May 4 (0)
• Re: Beautiful Feet--What about US History for Middlers or HS? How do you count.... - Julie in MN 18:33 May 3 (4)
  • I've counted the high school work ... - Cathy in KY 19:01 May 3 (3)
    • Thanks for helping ME, & how we fit it in - Julie in MN 20:42 May 3 (2)
      • I think I'll pick through the books and choose BF lessons.... - Cathy 4:04 May 4 (1)
        • Sounds perfect! nt - Julie in MN 6:24 May 4 (0)

To Laurie in ON - re: Canadian history - l 10:50 May 3 (2)

• Thank you very much for taking the time to answer this! I appreciate your ideas. nt - Laurie in ON 14:11 May 3 (1)
  • You're welcome! :) - l 17:56 May 3 (0)

Has anyone used BF Ancient History guide? I'd love to hear a review of this program. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 10:32 May 3 (0)

Is it correct that Henle book 1 equals 2 years of high school? - Osmosis Mom 9:44 May 3 (1)

• It varies widely but one standard is - LH 9:55 May 3 (0)

??? about college interviews - Gwen in VA 9:27 May 3 (3)

• Re: ??? about college interviews - kate in seattle 14:43 May 3 (2)
  • Here's some of what I ask - Lisa R in BRD 5:44 May 5 (0)
  • definitely prep for them... - Margaret in CO 9:01 May 4 (0)

sexism - moira 9:22 May 3 (12)

• I think all our clubs here are pretty equally boys and girls. nt - Regena in KY 6:24 May 4 (0)
• Re: sexism - Samuel 3:11 May 4 (1)
  • I don't think tournaments are categorized in the same way here - moira 8:09 May 4 (0)
• My oldest dd also plays chess - Larissa 20:47 May 3 (1)
  • dd is also involved in sports - moira 0:34 May 4 (0)
• Just guessing, but... - Nan in Mass 18:13 May 3 (4)
  • for right now, the coach is going to pair her up with guys who can handle losing to a girl - moira 0:37 May 4 (0)
  • I wasn't being negative, but if she plays in an atmosphere of this nature, she could get the wrong opinion... - Padmé 18:31 May 3 (2)
    • Re: I wasn't being negative, but if she plays in an atmosphere of this nature, she could get the wrong opinion... - Nan in Mass 18:50 May 3 (1)
      • My mother has been in the same group forever. I hope your daughter does as well. nt - Padmé 19:05 May 3 (0)
• Does she like Bridge? nt - Padmé 9:27 May 3 (1)
  • she doesn't know how to play it - moira 0:16 May 4 (0)

High-School Level Modern Languages - Janice in NJ 7:42 May 3 (0)

Letters of recommendation for college? - kathleen 7:19 May 3 (4)

• Re: Letters of recommendation for college? - kathleen 11:29 May 3 (0)
• I do know that many colleges want letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes..... - Gwen in VA 8:03 May 3 (2)
  • This was our experience as well.....most had their own forms. or if not, my son was not able to see the letter (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 8:24 May 3 (1)
    • You know, I think this is a shame!.... - Julie in CA 7:39 May 5 (0)

Question about geometry... - Karen in StL 7:17 May 3 (3)

• Re: Question about geometry... - Tina in Ouray, CO 8:24 May 3 (2)
  • Well, both... - Karen in StL 8:40 May 3 (1)
    • Re: Well, both... - Tina in Ouray, CO 11:09 May 3 (0)

Has anyone ever tried Regina Coeli's on line classes.. - Lynda 7:14 May 3 (2)

• Yes....and we think they are great! (m) - Gwen in VA 8:04 May 3 (1)
  • Re: Yes....and we think they are great! (m) - Lynda 19:33 May 3 (0)

LIF- Thank you for the study guides! The student guide looks great, but.... - SusanAR 6:36 May 3 (1)

• Susan, I re-send it. NT - LIF 9:05 May 3 (0)

Spanish - Christina in Belgium 5:03 May 3 (1)

• Take a look at The Learnables... - Kelly in VA 5:11 May 3 (0)

IEW - Patty 4:50 May 3 (1)

• Like it... - Anna 5:34 May 3 (0)

Just registered dd for her first ACT ::gulp:: I have a question re "Test Score Report Choices"..... - Anna 21:13 May 2 (3)

• It's totally okay...(m) - Kathleen 21:19 May 2 (2)
  • Thanks, Kathleen. I was worried there for a bit. And I just posted a very brief reply for you down the board. nt - Anna 21:39 May 2 (1)
    • I posted my question just after we went through the entire, I mean ENTIRE online registration process... - Anna 5:41 May 3 (0)

Help! Just realized that my son is to take the SAT on Saturday... - Laura in VA 20:37 May 2 (8)

• We found a solution... - Laura in VA 6:42 May 3 (0)
• Re: Help! Just realized that my son is to take the SAT on Saturday... - linda 5:14 May 3 (5)
  • I agree totally--I never did any "prep" work back when I took it (c: - LoriM 5:55 May 3 (4)
    • Yes, we were told just a few weeks in advance when we were scheduled to take the ACT in our junior year. We weren't even given the option of taking PSAT, SAT, etc. ONLY ACT. There was no prep work done by anyone. Nor did we know we were *supposed* to prep for it, LOL..... Let him take it to get a feel for it. nt - Regena in KY 19:45 May 3 (0)
    • Re: I agree totally--I never did any "prep" work back when I took it (c: - kate in seattle 14:49 May 3 (0)
    • Prepping can raise you scores, though. - srjbdl 9:53 May 3 (1)
      • Exactly! Get a book and do some timed tests at home so.... - Cathy in KY--kind of long on opinion! 4:19 May 4 (0)
• I think we may just have to sign up for the June date and ... - Laura in VA 21:09 May 2 (0)

Should we do Latin? - mom2three 19:55 May 2 (3)

• Thank you. (nt) - mom2three 14:24 May 3 (0)
• We do Latin and Greek together and have no problem. I assisted in a Spanish co-op and my Latin skills helped me a good deal. Latin and Spanish are so close they complement one another. nt - karenciavo 4:09 May 3 (0)
• Well, my kids aren't post h.s. yet, but I am, so here are a few benefits I've found! (m) - Michelle in MO 3:20 May 3 (0)

JESSICA in GA -reading partner - Patty 19:08 May 2 (0)

Okay, I'm still reeling from my *first* visit here. Admittedly, my head is still spinning.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:06 May 2 (28)

• I feel totally unqualified to give you any advice... - Nan in Mass 15:50 May 3 (7)
  • Wow, Nan! You're an inspiration. Thank you for taking the time to write all that down. So very helpful! nt - AmyCC 19:04 May 3 (0)
  • Excellent post. This one is a keeper, thank you !!! nt - Quiver0f10 18:50 May 3 (0)
  • Nan... - LisaNY 18:26 May 3 (4)
    • Really?... - Nan in Mass 18:35 May 3 (3)
      • No - that's *my* line!! LOL (m)... - LisaNY 19:22 May 3 (2)
        • Well, I always admire your posts, too. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 6:57 May 4 (1)
          • Thanks, (((Nan))) :o) nm - LisaNY 6:22 May 5 (0)
• My advice for overcoming your intimidation is to keep doing what you're doing... - Janet in WA 9:56 May 3 (0)
• My advice for overcoming your intimidation is to keep doing what you're doing... - Janet in WA 9:56 May 3 (0)
• Camy, I understand, but you don't have to panic... - Lorraine in BC 9:24 May 3 (0)
• 17yodd gave some input last night (during a late night talk, i.e. I didn't get to go to bed) . . . - Luann in ID 6:43 May 3 (0)
• Yes, I went into the same panic mode (m)... - Anna 6:21 May 3 (0)
• I use a lot of self-teaching or Video/DVD programs to help free me to teach other subjects which need me nt - Quiver0f10 4:56 May 3 (0)
• Yes, we all worry (m) - also a mom of 7... 21:43 May 2 (0)
• Re: Okay, I'm still reeling from my *first* visit here. Admittedly, my head is still spinning.... - FLMom23boys 21:17 May 2 (0)
• I've graduated one and I still feel panicky! - Sandy in Indy 20:46 May 2 (0)
• Something I remind myself of occasionally... - Liz in Northern CA 20:42 May 2 (0)
• I don' t know if I'll ever get over the panicky stage. - Jan P. 20:06 May 2 (9)
  • I could have written this . . . more - Luann in ID 20:32 May 2 (8)
    • Just wanted to clarify . . . - Luann in ID 20:43 May 2 (0)
    • Just wanted to clarify . . . - Luann in ID 20:43 May 2 (6)
      • Luann, be reassured, it is not a sudden thing (m) - Valerie(TX) 5:14 May 3 (4)
        • Sigh - I hate to admit how many whistling tea kettles I've burned through. nm - Nan in Mass 18:28 May 3 (0)
        • Yup. I know exactly what you mean. I do this sort of thing all the time. Glad to hear it's not a *painful* process. :-)nt - Luann in ID 8:16 May 3 (0)
        • I just burn to much of my cooking/baking! Owch!! nt - lamb 8:03 May 3 (0)
        • Valerie, too funny!!! - Christi/NC 7:43 May 3 (0)
      • Aaargghh! A double post! See what I mean? I'm going to bed. nt - Luann in ID 21:17 May 2 (0)

Can I bring up the subject of manners again? (m) - Lynne 18:41 May 2 (6)

• A couple of suggestions... - StaceyL in Canada 19:16 May 2 (5)
  • Etiquette DVD and video - StaceyL in Canada 5:01 May 3 (1)
    • Thanks, Stacey...I've requested them! nt - Lynne 16:08 May 3 (0)
  • The videos are good ideas.... - Lynne 4:55 May 3 (0)
  • I saw a library video about job interviews and the manners..... - Cathy in KY 4:30 May 3 (0)
  • Great Post Stacey! I would be interested in the title of the DVD as well (nt) - Liz in Northern CA 20:30 May 2 (0)

Still bugged about high school science...anything out there other than Apologia that was actually written for homeschoolers or at least has what we need (complete instruction in the text , can buy answers and tests) (nt) - Anita in PA 17:40 May 2 (8)

• BJU (Bob Jones University) written for homeschool at "bjupress.com" nt - karon 14:04 May 3 (0)
• It's not written for homeschoolers, but I really like Coordinated Science - Claire 18:46 May 2 (0)
• Have you looked at these? - Julie in MN 17:58 May 2 (4)
  • My experience with A Beka...(kind of long) - Anita in PA 4:53 May 4 (0)
  • I haven't looked closely at Spectrum yet, but Friendly has, or so I'm told, many..... (m) - Regena in KY 18:15 May 2 (2)
    • Curious if they are typos such as any book would have, or what? nt - Julie in MN 7:19 May 3 (1)
      • No, typos I could overlook. These were actual errors and omissions. I can't recall details now, but think I made notes, perhaps in the book, about it. nt - Regena in KY 19:48 May 3 (0)
• If you can't find anything else, perhaps - LH 17:45 May 2 (0)

Thanks to all who posted below about Jacobs vs a DVD curriculum. We are trying oldest son using Jacobs. We shall see.......Thanks again! - Brenda From Tenn 17:07 May 2 (0)

Any recommendations? I need to find an accredited online high school biology class & also one for pre-calculus.TIA nt - Laura in WA 16:30 May 2 (2)

• Re: Any recommendations? I need to find an accredited online high school biology class & also one for pre-calculus.TIA nt - MIchelle in GA 18:34 May 2 (1)
  • Thank you Michelle. I'll check it out. Much appreciated! nt - Laura in WA 10:08 May 3 (0)

Anyone seen this? I wonder how it'll affect hs'ers... (link) - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 16:22 May 2 (7)

• We'll have to wait and see, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 18:59 May 2 (3)
  • Distance education.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:43 May 2 (2)
    • Actually, "distance education" existed before the internet. - Jenny in Florida 13:10 May 3 (0)
    • Re: Distance education.... - Donna 5:51 May 3 (0)
• I am shocked.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:38 May 2 (1)
  • I would guess that dual enrollment courses would probably qualify as substitutes for AP courses. nt - momof7 19:31 May 2 (0)
• Well... - Melody In Tx 16:52 May 2 (0)

Is there anything else that compares to Lightning Lit for 7th...m - LCGal 16:19 May 2 (0)

Does Henle Latin have the answers included? - Donna 15:50 May 2 (4)

• Thank you- I wasn't finding the answers anywhere! nt. - Donna 5:42 May 3 (0)
• There are two answer keys. - Carolyn in MN 17:19 May 2 (0)
• Rainbow Resource sells them, too, but I'm not sure if they're in the catalog. nt - Lynne 17:00 May 2 (0)
• That is true - melody in tx 16:51 May 2 (0)

A recommendation if your child is studying the 1950s/Cold War: Atomic Cafe (more) - Kareni 15:27 May 2 (0)

City of God by Augustine ... good abridged volume?? - Nikki 15:13 May 2 (1)

• Re: City of God by Augustine ... good abridged volume?? - Melissa in Jordan 23:33 May 2 (0)

Did Teaching Textbooks Algebra adequately prepare your child for highschool math?Do you like it? - Phyllis in MD 15:02 May 2 (3)

• I'm not so sure I would recommend TT for a co-op. m - Marge 15:59 May 2 (0)
• Re: Did Teaching Textbooks Algebra adequately prepare your child for highschool math?Do you like it? - Karen 15:09 May 2 (1)
  • you're right! (m) - Marge 15:27 May 2 (0)

I'm starting an adult reading group online for anybody interested! - Jessica in GA 14:04 May 2 (0)

Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society... - Kaci 11:53 May 2 (1)

• FYI: There's also Nat'l Society of High School Scholars - K-FL 7:56 May 3 (0)

MaryinSC - I added to the math discussion below... nt - StaceyinLA 8:32 May 2 (1)

• We have loved MUS but... - Mary in SC 5:55 May 5 (0)

A Henle Latin question - Liza Q 7:38 May 2 (9)

• Re: A Henle Latin question - Kathleen 8:31 May 2 (8)
  • Thanks.... - Liza Q 6:04 May 3 (0)
  • is it poor grammar to say . . . - Anita in ID 10:54 May 2 (6)
    • It could also have been a clue ... (plus will/shall) - Carolyn in MN 12:45 May 2 (0)
    • I was compelled to look this up... - Laura in CT 11:29 May 2 (3)
      • Would you explain shall? I use it automatically sometimes, but... - Nan in Mass 11:55 May 2 (2)
        • Re: Would you explain shall? I use it automatically sometimes, but... - Kathleen 12:37 May 2 (1)
          • I think I get this - Anita in ID 13:28 May 2 (0)
    • Re: is it poor grammar to say . . . - Kathleen 11:13 May 2 (0)

WTM recommends Self-Teaching Guides for Science, if you used them how did you find them, if you chose not to, why? nt - VeRonica 7:30 May 2 (2)

• We opted not to use them, because they were boring and pretty limited in scope. - Jenny in Florida 9:50 May 2 (0)
• We used Wiley's Biology guide and... - Liz in Northern CA 7:44 May 2 (0)

A question for Notgrass American history users - Marge 7:14 May 2 (2)

• Marge, did you know there was a yahoo group for this program? (link).. - LisaNY 8:43 May 2 (1)
  • Great! Thanks for telling me! nt - Marge 8:59 May 2 (0)

Lial BCM users: Would it be ok to continue past the LONG division chapter - Mama Owl 6:21 May 2 (4)

• does my child have a twin at your house? - momee 14:58 May 2 (2)
  • I was actually thinking of putting one or 2 long division problems - Mama Owl 19:45 May 2 (1)
    • slow going? - momee 11:38 May 3 (0)
• This is what one of my dd's tells me... - Anna 7:03 May 2 (0)

Graduation - Pam 5:45 May 2 (0)

Does anyone have any experience with Thinkwell online "textbooks"; compare to TT? - Connie in NC 5:24 May 2 (1)

• Not Thinkwell, but... - AmyCC 7:26 May 2 (0)

Need advice on training my talkative daughter - AmyCC 20:10 May 1 (6)

• Thank you for the good advice. I *am* thankful that she's a confident girl and wants to carry on a conversation with adults. (m) - AmyCC 7:24 May 2 (2)
  • Boy, I hope that didn't come across like I was bashing your method, LoriM. Actually, I think I need to use a more frank method so I appreciated your response. nt - AmyCC 10:54 May 2 (1)
    • LOL...no, as you can guess from my "method"... - LoriM 11:35 May 2 (0)
• This has happened with my dd as well. (m) - FloridaLisa 6:22 May 2 (0)
• Verbal and nonverbal cues - LoriM 3:55 May 2 (0)
• Re: Quite honestly....................... - Amber 22:36 May 1 (0)

Kathleen or anyone, Questions on Worldview. - Julia 20:08 May 1 (59)

• Re: Kathleen or anyone, Questions on Worldview. - LIF 7:38 May 2 (54)
  • I would love a copy too - please - Sherri 13:54 May 3 (0)
  • Where can you buy the book? I've looked on line and can't find it. - Debbie 7:28 May 3 (3)
    • OK, I had the title wrong....so sorry... - Debbie 7:29 May 3 (2)
      • If you can, I'd like a copy too & what is the correct title? TIA!! nt - K-FL 8:00 May 3 (1)
        • Oops! Here's my e-mail. :o) nt - K-FL 8:01 May 3 (0)
  • Would love to have the guide when you get time! - Debbie 7:23 May 3 (1)
    • May I also have a guide. - Terri 8:59 May 3 (0)
  • May I have a copy? - Jenny in MO 6:31 May 3 (0)
  • Could I get a copy too?? - Melissia 5:43 May 3 (0)
  • I would love to get this too,Please! e-mail inside.nt - Gloria 5:13 May 3 (0)
  • I'd love a copy, too, please...(nt) - catherine 22:48 May 2 (0)
  • Me, too, pretty please. - TinaM 20:53 May 2 (0)
  • Yes! I would love a copy. Thank you for offering. - Julia 18:40 May 2 (0)
  • I just finish sending the guides to all who requested them.. - LIF 18:36 May 2 (0)
  • Please send me one as well. Thanks! (nt) - Dawn in MI 18:29 May 2 (0)
  • Re: Kathleen or anyone, Questions on Worldview. - Cindy 15:41 May 2 (0)
  • can I have a copy too, please? nt - Gretchen 15:30 May 2 (0)
  • Look what happens when I'm gone... may I have a copy, also? (m) - Valerie(TX) 15:22 May 2 (0)
  • Could I please have a copy? Thank you very much! nt - Laura in VA 15:15 May 2 (0)
  • Oh oh, me too please!!nt - Rachel 15:08 May 2 (0)
  • If not too much trouble, may I have one too? Thanks! - Sara in Ohio 14:20 May 2 (0)
  • May I also have a copy, please and thank you for sharing!!!nt - Becky in TX 14:13 May 2 (0)
  • Oh, me too, please! (m) - angela in ohio 14:10 May 2 (0)
  • If it's not too much, I'd love a copy, also. - Melissa in New York 14:07 May 2 (0)
  • Re: Me two (or fifteenth or whatever) - Mary 13:52 May 2 (0)
  • Me too!! Please : ). nt - Lisa TX 12:58 May 2 (0)
  • Can you send one my way, too, please? - CynthiaOK 12:33 May 2 (0)
  • Oh Please... - Dawn 12:22 May 2 (0)
  • May I have a copy too, please? Thank you! nt - percytruffle 12:12 May 2 (0)
  • Me, too! Me, too! - Kim in NH 12:11 May 2 (0)
  • Could you send me a copy? - Jan P. 11:54 May 2 (1)
    • Jan P. you got mail. nt - LIF 11:58 May 2 (0)
  • Me, too! Me, too! - Kim in NH 11:23 May 2 (4)
    • Kim, the e-mail I sent bounced back. I'm including - LIF 11:54 May 2 (2)
      • I emailed you! nt - Kim in NH 15:20 May 2 (1)
        • Kim, I got your e-mail and emailed you back a few times.. - LIF 19:58 May 2 (0)
    • Kim, Susan and Janet you got mail. nt - LIF 11:48 May 2 (0)
  • May I also have a copy? Thanks! nt - Janet in MA 10:55 May 2 (0)
  • I bought the book at Christmas to use this semester, but I haven't used it yet! May I - SusanAR 10:21 May 2 (0)
  • May I have a copy as well? Thanks! nt - Heather in WA 9:39 May 2 (1)
    • You got mail. nt - LIF 9:41 May 2 (0)
  • Please add me to your list, Lourdes - Thank you! :o) nm - LisaNY 9:09 May 2 (0)
  • Me, too, please? Thanks! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:41 May 2 (2)
    • Elizabeth B. and Lisa you got mail...nt. - LIF 9:38 May 2 (1)
      • I'm sorry, but will you resend to me? - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:31 May 2 (0)
  • May I have a copy also. Thanks! nt - Noelle 8:24 May 2 (2)
    • You got mail.nt - LIF 8:37 May 2 (0)
    • Oops. Here is the e-mail address. nt - Noelle 8:25 May 2 (0)
  • Laurel, Deb and Luann you got mail. nt - LIF 8:13 May 2 (2)
    • Got it! You're a gem...thank you. (nm) - Deb in PA 8:34 May 2 (1)
      • You're welcome...nt - LIF 9:39 May 2 (0)
  • Another request..... - Laurel in CA 8:06 May 2 (0)
  • Another hand in the air...please? - Deb in PA 7:44 May 2 (0)
  • Would you be willing to send the guide to me, too? - Luann in ID 7:42 May 2 (0)
• I think if you're using Omnibus next year...(m) - Kathleen 21:12 May 1 (3)
  • Katherine, Thank you so much for your advice. nt - Julia 6:45 May 2 (2)
    • Kathleen! I am so sorry, I just realized I called you Katherine. nt - Julia 17:35 May 3 (1)
      • No problem! I knew who you meant ! And, it's certainly not the first time I've been called Katherine ;-) (nt) - Kathleen 7:17 May 4 (0)

The Grammar of Poetry - has anyone used this? - LisaNY 19:03 May 1 (8)

• It is written for younger students, - Jean in Wisc. 20:26 May 1 (5)
  • Thank you, Jean. (m)... - LisaNY 4:51 May 2 (4)
    • Stacey is right-- - Jean in Wisc. 7:25 May 2 (1)
      • Thanks, Jean - I actually have the poetry core guide for CW... - LisaNY 8:45 May 2 (0)
    • It's dry, but... - StaceyL in Canada 5:41 May 2 (1)
      • Thanks, Stacey. nm - LisaNY 8:45 May 2 (0)
• by Matt Whitling? - DollyM 20:20 May 1 (1)
  • Yes, that does help - thank you! nm - LisaNY 4:48 May 2 (0)

AmyCC: Lesha Myers' essay program - StaceyL in Canada 18:53 May 1 (2)

• Thanks, StaceyL. After some searching I did find the Lesha Myers IEW shareware plans (m) - AmyCC 19:46 May 1 (1)
  • Thank you! That helped me too! (nt) - Liz in Northern CA 8:09 May 2 (0)

Young people and manners: question - A. Nonny Mouse (this once) 18:05 May 1 (15)

• I have heard it said that the test of good manner is being able to be pleasant in the face of bad ones...(more) - LaJuana 15:16 May 2 (0)
• I have this all the time, and here is how I have started to handle it.... - Lorraine in BC 10:57 May 2 (0)
• I insert myself into my childrens' guest circles - LoriM 4:03 May 2 (0)
• I'm not sure it's your ds's responsibility - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 21:46 May 1 (0)
• Well, I *think* I agree with your son... - Janet in WA 20:48 May 1 (8)
  • Absolutely agree with Janet. This behavior is quite likely more a sign... - Liz in Northern CA 22:22 May 1 (7)
    • Perhaps I'm from the "old school" where politeness is a real biggie... - LisaNY 4:46 May 2 (6)
      • Politeness is important, unfortunately... - Liz in Northern CA 7:59 May 2 (3)
        • I guess I am honestly baffled by the notion... - LisaNY 8:54 May 2 (2)
          • Yes, it would have been unthinkable...(m) - Liz in Northern CA 20:25 May 2 (1)
            • My, my! How things have changed! nm - LisaNY 5:28 May 3 (0)
      • These are not "strangers" (more) - A. Nonny Mouse (this once) 5:45 May 2 (1)
        • Re: These are not "strangers" (more) - Liz in Northern CA 8:04 May 2 (0)
• Grin and bear rudeness? No way!... - LisaNY 18:47 May 1 (0)
• Re: Young people and manners: question - CynthiaOK 18:23 May 1 (0)

Coupons for CBD - Trish 18:00 May 1 (1)

• Found one! - Sharon in TX 12:31 May 2 (0)

Using Total Truth for world view - Kim in ON 17:49 May 1 (5)

• No difference, and...(m) - Kathleen 17:55 May 1 (4)
  • Thanks, Kathleen! (nt) - Kim in ON 19:23 May 1 (3)
    • And CBD has the Total Truth edition without the study guide for $4.99. - YJ in AL 6:19 May 2 (2)
      • Yep! I bought 5 of them late last year, but...(m) - Kathleen 7:33 May 2 (1)
        • You are right! Rats! Sorry about that, folks. nm - YJ in AL 9:27 May 2 (0)

Those of you who've used Sax Adv Math-- - Lynne 16:28 May 1 (8)

• I taught it in one year at a private school with no problems. nt - MichelleM 14:00 May 2 (0)
• Thank you for your feedback on this; Janet, I'm sure we'll take your "try and see" approach. - Lynne 4:52 May 2 (0)
• We needed more than a year. Not quite two, but more than one... - Janet in WA 20:52 May 1 (0)
• Re: Those of you who've used Sax Adv Math-- - linda 20:49 May 1 (0)
• Two children have done it... - Margaret in CO 17:45 May 1 (3)
  • Then I'm assuming that you didn't experience any troubles?... - Lynne 18:09 May 1 (2)
    • Re: Then I'm assuming that you didn't experience any troubles?... - Margaret in CO 18:19 May 1 (1)
      • Hmm, interesting.... - Lynne 19:18 May 1 (0)

Janie, question about SuperStar Students . . . (others are, of course, welcome to chime in here) - Luann in ID 16:17 May 1 (6)

• I agree with much that's been said....... - Janie 14:04 May 2 (1)
  • Thank you, Janie. This looks really good . . . - Luann in ID 14:55 May 2 (0)
• Thank you, all. I'm still somewhat undecided . . . - Luann in ID 10:15 May 2 (0)
• We used this in a co-op class (m) - CynthiaOK 18:25 May 1 (0)
• Not Janie, but FWIW... - AmyCC 16:30 May 1 (1)
  • I completely agree. nt - FloridaLisa 17:42 May 1 (0)

Interested in your ideas for "must reads" prior to starting high school? - Sara in Ohio 15:22 May 1 (4)

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covery--a great book, but not a Great Book. LOL (nt) - Dawn in MI 15:44 May 1 (3)
  • Great suggestion! I have this on the shelf! Any others? - Sara in Ohio 4:27 May 2 (0)
  • We like this one too! nt - Julie in CA 15:52 May 1 (0)
  • This really is a good read! I'm going to have my rising 9th grader read it too. nt - Christi/NC 15:47 May 1 (0)

Anyone use Omnibus 1? Any thought? nt - carin' for seven 14:49 May 1 (1)

• I'll probably be using this next year. Scroll through the past few boards and you'll find lots of discussion on it. nt - FloridaLisa 19:18 May 2 (0)

any one use LLATL's American Lit, for 11th grade? nm - Monarch(aka ChasGal) 14:32 May 1 (5)

• Not American, but we used the British Lit this year and my dd really enjoyed it... nt - StaceyinLA 11:29 May 3 (2)
  • I was looking at the British Lit, too. I think we'll use the Am. in 2006-2007 and British 2007-2008 (wow! that seems so far away) Thanks. nm - I've changed my name to TaxiMomma (aka ChasGal) 16:58 May 3 (1)
    • b/c DS is studying American History then and I thought the Am lit would go nicely w/it. nm - TaxiMomma 17:00 May 3 (0)
• I've used parts of it - Jean in Wisc. 15:47 May 1 (1)
  • that's kinda what I was thinking...maybe pcs & parts. Thanks Jean, I knew I could count on you to give a good review :O) nm - Monarch (ChasGal) 17:28 May 1 (0)

HELP!! Saxon Alg II question - GaMom3 13:01 May 1 (5)

• Lesson 122, Problem #15 - LoriM 13:52 May 1 (1)
  • Re: Lesson 122, Problem #15 - GaMom3 14:14 May 1 (0)
• Re: HELP!! Saxon Alg II question - MichelleM 13:36 May 1 (2)
  • Ds ask me to ask how you got your answer - GaMom3 14:16 May 1 (1)
    • My answer - MichelleM 15:27 May 1 (0)

Is it possible to do Algebra I and Geometry simultaneously? - Sara in Ohio 12:47 May 1 (14)

• We did Alg II and Geom together by default - Margaret in CO 8:01 May 2 (0)
• My ds14 has done Algebra 1 and Geometry this year... - Julie in CA 16:33 May 1 (4)
  • Can you tell me how you scheduled this? - Carrie in NC 15:48 May 2 (2)
    • Re: Can you tell me how you scheduled this? - Julie in Ca 0:49 May 4 (1)
      • Thank you so much for your encouragement! - Carrie in NC 19:28 May 4 (0)
  • This is a very good reason to do both at once! - Sara in Ohio 4:31 May 2 (0)
• Re: Is it possible to do Algebra I and Geometry simultaneously? - Tina in Ouray, CO 15:57 May 1 (5)
  • Re: Is it possible to do Algebra I and Geometry simultaneously? - FLMom23boys 20:44 May 2 (0)
  • I didn't know that... - Sara in Ohio 4:33 May 2 (3)
    • Algebra and Euclidean Geometry - Tina in Ouray, CO 19:03 May 2 (0)
    • Algebra and Euclidean Geometry - Tina in Ouray, CO 10:50 May 2 (1)
      • I'm going to spend some time looking at... - Sara in Ohio 14:48 May 2 (0)
• Yes, my dd has done it this year - LoriM 13:54 May 1 (1)
  • Thanks for the post! - Sara in Ohio 15:23 May 1 (0)

What is included in the "World View" programs? It seems like the newest Catch Phrase... - Mama Owl 12:47 May 1 (40)

• one book I haven't seen anyone mention . . . - kate in seattle 13:30 May 2 (2)
  • This is a great book! nt - lamb 8:13 May 3 (0)
  • Yes, Kate. That is one of the books I found from...(m) - Kathleen 14:11 May 2 (0)
• So how does "worldview" differ from "cultural anthropology"? nm - Nan in Mass 11:48 May 2 (2)
  • Re: So how does "worldview" differ from "cultural anthropology"? nm - Kathleen 14:14 May 2 (1)
    • Definately not evaluating them for Biblical truth! OK... - Nan in Mass 4:39 May 3 (0)
• Here is a list of books to read - Julia 19:18 May 1 (0)
• I guess I dont see the need for a seperate program but a good foundation - Mama Owl 14:17 May 1 (28)
  • Quick reaction: there are two parts (at least) to a WV course (m) - Valerie(TX) 18:47 May 1 (25)
    • But when you teach your dc your own beliefs... - Anna 19:17 May 1 (24)
      • Several thoughts (m) - Valerie(TX) 5:02 May 2 (19)
        • I suppose. I see I won't be needing a *worldview* course 8-). nt - Anna 5:44 May 2 (18)
          • Anna, TOG covers this very well, anyway. (m) - Kathleen 7:13 May 2 (16)
            • Yes, I realize that but my Orthodox Christian Faith doesn't always agree with TOG's "view"... - Anna 8:42 May 2 (15)
              • Anna, some comments and a question (m) - Kathleen 10:47 May 2 (11)
                • Kathleen.... - Anna 16:16 May 2 (2)
                  • I didn't think you were ignoring me :-) (m) - Kathleen 17:55 May 2 (1)
                    • Yes, you said it... - Anna 21:35 May 2 (0)
                • But ??? Isn't every family so different from every other family... - Nan in Mass - who doesn't understand worldviews either 11:41 May 2 (7)
                  • Nan, I'm just starting to delve into this Worldview thing, but... - Lori D. 17:42 May 2 (6)
                    • Anna and Nan, I'm jumping back in here after being gone most of yesterday (m) - Valerie(TX) 6:08 May 3 (2)
                      • Yes! This specific example of a fascist worldview helps me immensely! Thanks, Valerie! (nt) - Lori D. 14:01 May 3 (1)
                        • Blushing...you're welcome... nt - Valerie(TX), the continous learner 18:04 May 3 (0)
                    • How does this differ from philosophy? nm - Nan in Mass 18:32 May 2 (2)
                      • The difference between philosophy and worldview... - Lori D. 21:03 May 2 (1)
                        • Well, the puddle is settling out LOL... - Nan in Mass 4:38 May 3 (0)
              • Well, I'm Protestant and I don't always agree with TOG's (m) - Kathleen 9:01 May 2 (2)
                • I guess TOG's Worldview is what turned me off that program - Mama Owl 19:52 May 2 (1)
                  • Oh, that's easy... I just skip the TOG worldview that I don't like 8-). There's too much other good stuff for me to worry about their WV. nt - Anna 6:47 May 3 (0)
          • My view of the definition for the word "religion" may be more broad than what most of you are talking about (link inside)... - Anna 5:50 May 2 (0)
      • I guess the old words are Passe! Theology, idiology, ethics, integrity, Religion, morality, doctrine or Catechism. - Mama Owl 20:48 May 1 (3)
        • The term and idea of "worldview" isn't new.... - Carrie in NC 15:43 May 2 (0)
        • Oh, I think you are creative enough to come up with one on your own ;-). nt - Anna 5:51 May 2 (1)
          • LOL! Thanks!nt - Mama Owl 6:18 May 2 (0)
  • I feel the same way, Donna. Applying worldview in my daily life goes far in teaching truth to them. After all... - Anna 14:58 May 1 (0)
  • I agree with you, but I think that... - Dawn 14:39 May 1 (0)
• Worldview is one's way of seeing the world! ( -: - kris 14:11 May 1 (0)
• Re: What is included in the "World View" programs? It seems like the newest Catch Phrase... - Kathleen 13:47 May 1 (1)
  • I'm a novice in this arena, but I would have called Schaeffer the grandfather of worldview studies. nt - Valerie(TX) 5:08 May 2 (0)
• Re: What is included in the "World View" programs? It seems like the newest Catch Phrase... - Dawn 13:18 May 1 (0)

World View material for a small group - Kim in ON 12:00 May 1 (4)

• Please look at Thinking Like A Christian! - kris 14:15 May 1 (0)
• www.thegreatbooks.com (more) - Luann in ID 12:52 May 1 (1)
  • Thanks, Luann - Kim in ON 17:48 May 1 (0)
• Re: World View material for a small group - SusanB 12:49 May 1 (0)

Help! Re- thinking Jacobs for Algebra........(more) - Brenda From Tenn 11:30 May 1 (5)

• Three of mine did or are working through Jacobs Alg independently - ChrisN in NY 18:50 May 1 (0)
• We used Jacobs m - Chris in VA 12:16 May 1 (0)
• My oldest ds actually did use Jacobs' Algebra *independently... - Deb in PA 11:41 May 1 (2)
  • Yes, my math-intuitive verbal chiild did fine with Jacobs independently... - Laura in CT 6:17 May 2 (0)
  • Wow! That sounds just like my son, "math intuitive, verbal kid who likes to read". - Brenda From Tenn 11:49 May 1 (0)

Discovery Geometry vs. Jacob's Geometry - Denise 11:24 May 1 (4)

• Re: Discovery Geometry vs. Jacob's Geometry - one2go 12:00 May 1 (3)
  • Re: Discovery Geometry vs. Jacob's Geometry - Denise 9:43 May 2 (0)
  • This clicked with Taz. We supplemented with Jacob's GEometry, though, for extra proof work. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 14:00 May 1 (0)
  • ds used Discovery Geometry after a week of using Jacobs and us pulling each others hair out!!!...nt - GaMom3 13:36 May 1 (0)

What's the best place for slightly-above average student: the challenging school or the average one? - leslie in tx 11:24 May 1 (3)

• I would look at your son's interests - moira 23:15 May 2 (0)
• Anyone else been musing about colleges for their DC? nt - leslie in tx 16:56 May 1 (0)
• My 15yo dd is like that - Claire 12:16 May 1 (0)

Gulp...Okay...I'm kind of nervous..this is my very *first* post on the high school board! ...... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 10:37 May 1 (15)

• Another option (m) - Valerie(TX) 5:37 May 2 (2)
  • Thank you, Valerie!.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 18:47 May 2 (0)
  • Sorry for typos and (blushing) grammar errors! nt - Valerie(TX) 5:40 May 2 (0)
• We've decided to do Pre-Algebra in 7th and Algebra in 8th. - Beth 5:04 May 2 (1)
  • I like the idea of a computer-based program.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 18:50 May 2 (0)
• I'd look at the pre-algebra/algebra combo... - Nan in Mass 12:00 May 1 (2)
  • Nan, do you have any recommendations that would feature this combo? Blessings. nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 12:45 May 1 (1)
    • Well... not a very popular choice here, but... - Nan in Mass 4:29 May 2 (0)
• Phew! Anna and Luann, you both have eased my anxiety.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:23 May 1 (0)
• Hi, Camy. Nice to "see" you here . . .m - Luann in ID 11:04 May 1 (0)
• Considering that my brain feels rather hollow much of the time, you're in the right place. Oh, you said, "...hallowed ground" ;-)... - Anna 10:53 May 1 (1)
  • LOL! nt - Luann in ID 11:09 May 1 (0)
• Yes, although some 7th or 8th graders are ready for Elementary Algebra... - LoriM 10:46 May 1 (2)
  • You've sparked my interst in Jacob's Elementary Algebra. Thanks! nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:26 May 1 (1)
    • "Interest" (don't mind my subsequent slips of the keyboard) nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:28 May 1 (0)

SL Core 7 - A lot of the readers/read-alouds are unfamiliar to me. Has anyone used this core and been happy with the book choices? - Christy in Co 10:15 May 1 (1)

• It will depend on the ages of the students.... - Moira in MA 10:37 May 1 (0)

Summit Ministries' "Understanding the Times" - anyone do a co-op for this? - Lorraine in BC 9:30 May 1 (0)

Are any of you "Adults" working through courses right now? Im starting Lial's - Mama Owl 8:32 May 1 (14)

• not really a course - moira 23:20 May 2 (0)
• Latin, barely keeping ahead of ds; one day I think I'd like to teach myself.... - ChrisN in NY 18:54 May 1 (0)
• I'm working - Des 17:26 May 1 (0)
• Yes, Spanish and Algebra 2 - Christi/NC 15:50 May 1 (0)
• I'm doing Lial's Algebra with my dd... - Ang in TX 11:43 May 1 (4)
  • I too would rather read a good book! but my evenings are taken up - Mama Owl 12:40 May 1 (0)
  • would you mind a question? - momee 12:16 May 1 (2)
    • I based my LIal's decision on this board's recommendations... - Ang in TX 12:49 May 1 (0)
    • For us it was price and less Screen time! - Mama Owl 12:42 May 1 (0)
• Yes. - CED 10:51 May 1 (0)
• Brave soul, you are 8-).... - Anna 9:49 May 1 (3)
  • very! silly question re DVT's - momee 12:19 May 1 (2)
    • A silly answer... - Anna 12:28 May 1 (1)
      • that was the answer I wanted in spite of not asking the right question, you are smart!,nt - momee 12:33 May 1 (0)

Are any of your DC considering Military BEFORE College - Mama Owl 8:22 May 1 (8)

• No. Here is why. - Jan P. 13:40 May 2 (1)
  • used to live near Army post - you wouldn't believe the # of priv. - sgts. that - karen 15:12 May 2 (0)
• Yes, but make sure they know HOW the "military pay for college" thing works. - srjbdl 9:36 May 1 (5)
  • Really? When my Ex got his money for college it was one lump sum - Mama Owl 12:38 May 1 (4)
    • I think it also has to do with your state of residency... - Melissa B 13:49 May 2 (0)
    • He got $6-7000 at one time? - srjbdl 6:04 May 2 (0)
    • Re: Really? When my Ex got his money for college it was one lump sum - Trinity Oaks 15:46 May 1 (1)
      • Yes, but I also have a 12 yods and an almost 16 year old dd - Mama Owl 20:52 May 1 (0)

Anyone's child attended or plan on applying to military academy ie Air Force Academy, Westpoint, etc.??? - Suzanne 8:02 May 1 (4)

• Re: Anyone's child attended or plan on applying to military academy ie Air Force Academy, Westpoint, etc.??? - Trinity Oaks 15:41 May 1 (1)
  • all of the summer seminars... - Margaret in CO 18:17 May 1 (0)
• 57 days until I-Day for dd at USNA! - Margaret in CO 9:23 May 1 (0)
• I would search the Air Force Website. There is a bunch of good info - Mama Owl 8:17 May 1 (0)

Can you look at my schedule and see if this will work for 7th grade and up (dropping Latin).. - Christy in CO 7:29 May 1 (1)

• Re: Can you look at my schedule and see if this will work for 7th grade and up (dropping Latin).. - MamaBess 7:54 May 1 (0)

Worldview as a seperate lesson, is anyone doing this? - Brit 6:55 May 1 (15)

• Thankyou everyone for your comments, they've been extremely helpful to me. nt - Brit 5:51 May 2 (0)
• Brit, are you in Florida? Summit Ministries has done many 2-day conferences throughout the state and may be doing them again next year. (m) - FloridaLisa 9:37 May 1 (0)
• Here's what we did......... - lamb 8:12 May 1 (0)
• Re: Worldview as a seperate lesson, is anyone doing this? - Kathleen 7:06 May 1 (10)
  • If you can at all afford it, how about the 1-week summer camp... - Lori D. 21:51 May 1 (0)
  • I'm so excited by the apparent "explosion" in the worldviews market (m) - CynthiaOK 11:19 May 1 (0)
  • I second Kathleen's take on SP, after viewing it at the bookfair - leslie in tx 10:54 May 1 (0)
  • Kathleen, would you mind explaining . . . - Luann in ID 7:32 May 1 (6)
    • Re: Kathleen, would you mind explaining . . . - Kathleen 8:17 May 1 (5)
      • Thanks, Kathleen (more) - Luann in ID 10:12 May 1 (0)
      • I'll have to second Kathleen's Total Truth suggestion and add... - Janie 9:46 May 1 (3)
        • Yes, that is another wonderful book..(m) - Kathleen 10:53 May 1 (0)
        • Same view re Starting Points... - StaceyL in Canada 10:43 May 1 (0)
        • OK. If Kathleen *and* Janie are recommending it, we will will definitely have to do it! nt - Luann in ID (who is being serious, not sarcastic) 10:14 May 1 (0)
• Have you looked at Omnibus, by Veritas Press? If you are a Christian from Reformed perspective, it gives what you are looking for. Also, - Chris in VA 6:59 May 1 (0)

Tentative list for 10th grade Medieval studies--can you help with favorite study guide suggestions? m - Chris in VA 6:54 May 1 (7)

• Re: Tentative list for 10th grade Medieval studies--can you help with favorite study guide suggestions? m - kate in seattle 9:38 May 1 (5)
  • I didn't list all we are doing, and we are not doing all of what I listed! :- ) more - Chris in VA 12:11 May 1 (4)
    • thanks for answering my questions - kate in seattle 18:23 May 1 (1)
      • Oh, I forgot about Pope's Ceiling! I need to consolidate my lists! Back to the drawing board! nt - Chris in VA 8:33 May 2 (0)
    • Asian "Stuff" - Jenny in Florida 13:14 May 1 (1)
      • Thanks! NT - CHris in VA 15:30 May 1 (0)
• Here are some freebies available online: - Jenny in Florida 8:00 May 1 (0)

Canadian History - I would be grateful for suggestions for a gr 10 course. Any Canadians out there?! Thanks. nt - Laurie in ON 6:21 May 1 (4)

• Canadian History - StaceyL in Canada 10:58 May 1 (1)
  • Thank you for more good ideas - m... - Laurie in On 15:40 May 1 (0)
• A few ideas......... - liz 8:21 May 1 (1)
  • Thank you! Another question... - Laurie in ON 8:36 May 1 (0)

Another physics question: Can someone compare Saxon Physics with Apologia?... - Michelle in GA 5:32 May 1 (6)

• Have you used any of the Apologia texts or Saxon math before? - Caron 11:54 May 1 (5)
  • Re: Have you used any of the Apologia texts or Saxon math before? - Linda 20:59 May 1 (0)
  • I would agree with this (m) - MichelleM 14:09 May 1 (3)
    • Could I hijack this and ask whether the same would apply to the other Apologia science texts? m - Elizabeth 19:16 May 1 (2)
      • I'm not familiar enough with these (especially bio) to answer. Sorry! nt - MichelleM 19:37 May 1 (0)
      • we're doing chemistry as AP... - Lynne 19:22 May 1 (0)

Good luck to all our kids taking AP exams this week! nm - Taz & storm's Mom 4:56 May 1 (2)

• Nervous mama here -- but my dd is actually excited about the tests! (Go figure!) :-) - Gwen in VA 10:18 May 1 (1)
  • Same here--guess it's good they're the ones taking the exams. Best of luck. - Lynne 12:31 May 1 (0)

What is MODG? - Patty 4:45 May 1 (4)

• Mother of Divine Grace - link enclosed - LisaNY 5:00 May 1 (3)
  • Just FYI...I found it at all catholic books for $7.50..nm - Mel In Tx 10:31 May 2 (0)
  • Re: Mother of Divine Grace - link enclosed - Patty 10:41 May 1 (0)
  • For those wanting to use a "quick paced" Henle syllabus, MODG has a 1-vol. one which offers both 1 and 2 yr pacing. nt - Anna 7:26 May 1 (0)

Jessica in GA- I just posted a message below for self-educating.-nt - Patty 4:41 May 1 (0)

regarding self-educating - Patty 4:39 May 1 (0)

Need ISBN# for 3rd edition Jacobs Geometry/student&teacher/best place to buy?Anybody selling? - cat in black 4:38 May 1 (0)

Has anybody ever tried to interject an IEW Intensive Course ... - Liz in Northern CA 22:14 Apr 30 (1)

• I do this all the time with TOG writing assignments and IEW. I mostly follow TOG, taking short breaks to do an IEW course. nt - Anna 7:30 May 1 (0)

I cannot keep up with my child's (Apologia Biology) science reading. What do others do? - Vera 21:22 Apr 30 (5)

• The books are on a MP3 Audio CD. (m) - Beth in TN 10:36 May 1 (0)
• I don't even try! (m) - lamb 5:47 May 1 (2)
  • Me either... with any of their subjects... I have 3 high schoolers AND 3 elementary - ChrisN in NY 19:00 May 1 (0)
  • Same here. I let Dr. Wile teach him! My son loved Apologia, BTW. nt - leslie in tx 11:28 May 1 (0)
• Vera, how about... - Liz in Northern CA 22:21 Apr 30 (0)

Okay......one more time.......anyone have the link to VP Omnibus sample lessons? - Susan in MS 20:16 Apr 30 (3)

• link - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 21:37 Apr 30 (2)
  • Oops, link in here - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 21:38 Apr 30 (1)
    • Thanks! I get it now! Its under resources at VP! Much appreciated! - Susan in MS 8:08 May 1 (0)

Classical Writing VS. Classical Composition reviews.... - Debbie 18:55 Apr 30 (3)

• I've used both with different aged children. I'd go with Classical Composition; however, ... - Taz & Storm's Mom 5:02 May 1 (2)
  • CW - Aesop B - Can he just use the workbook or do we need the Core Book as well? nt - Debbie 6:05 May 1 (1)
    • You would need at least the Core book. We used only teh Core book for Aesop--no workbooks or instructor guides. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 6:18 May 1 (0)

Any opinions on the "Applications of Grammar" series by CLP?? - Pam L 18:50 Apr 30 (1)

• Re: Any opinions on the "Applications of Grammar" series by CLP?? - MamaBess 20:20 Apr 30 (0)

Should a student know how to write a 5-paragraph essay *before* highschool or is this something a student usually learns *in* high school? nt - AmyCC 18:43 Apr 30 (22)

• Middle school is prime time to teach this. - DollyM 7:09 May 1 (6)
  • Well... - AmyCC 8:12 May 1 (5)
    • Re: Well... - DollyM 9:31 May 1 (4)
      • Thanks, DollyM. Can you tell me more about the "Robin Finley essay product"? Where can I purchase this? nt - AmyCC 11:11 May 1 (3)
        • Link inside...click on "Teaching the Essay" - Deb in PA 11:49 May 1 (2)
          • And if you decide to order this... - Deb in PA 11:53 May 1 (1)
            • Thank you! nt - AmyCC 16:31 May 1 (0)
• And... follow up related question.... what is the best curriuculum to teach 5 paragragh essay? nt - Pam L 18:44 Apr 30 (14)
  • Re: And... follow up related question.... what is the best curriuculum to teach 5 paragragh essay? nt - kate in seattle 22:40 Apr 30 (6)
    • Julie Bogart...is that the BraveWriter lady? I'll check out "The Lively Art of Writing". Thanks! nt - AmyCC 8:15 May 1 (0)
    • We also had great success during 9th grade with The Lively Art of Writing coupled with - taz & Storm's Mom 5:41 May 1 (3)
      • By chance are you wanting to get rid of the Art of Styling Sentences? - GaMom3 6:04 May 1 (2)
        • Sorry, but we're keeping our copies of TASS. It's a great reference tool Taz'll pack for university/college in a few years. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 6:22 May 1 (1)
          • Thank you! - GaMom3 6:23 May 1 (0)
    • Just bought The Lively Art of Writing at - GaMom3 4:04 May 1 (0)
  • 5-paragraph essays - StaceyL in Canada 19:45 Apr 30 (6)
    • StaceyL, is the 5-paragraph essay taught at the jr. high or high school level? nt - AmyCC 8:03 May 1 (3)
      • I'm afraid I don't know when it's done today; I only know that I only learned the basic format aeons ago, in gr 11. I'd say teach essay form as soon as reasonably possible.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:01 May 1 (2)
        • Thanks, Stacey. BTW, I looked at the Lesha Myers product. Looks fabulous! I wish I would have known about it earlier. nt - AmyCC 11:12 May 1 (1)
          • Amy, new post to you above re LM's programs.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:54 May 1 (0)
    • I dislike Jensen's Format Writing, too - poor examples. nt - carolM 21:32 Apr 30 (1)
      • Then again - ds and I are using this, and the instructions for writing an essay AND for different types of essays are very helpful (more) - JFS in IL 4:57 May 1 (0)

Sonlight British Lit. v's Hewitt's - Scottie 18:24 Apr 30 (2)

• Re: Sonlight British Lit. v's Hewitt's - Robin NC 10:09 May 1 (1)
  • Thanks Robin, very helpful answer. n/t - Scottie 13:44 May 1 (0)

Need words of wisdom from those of you whose dc did AP tests w/o a class...crunch time... - Beth in OH 15:51 Apr 30 (4)

• Thank you so much! (m) - Beth in OH 6:03 May 1 (0)
• Lynne said it well and - Susan in IL 5:13 May 1 (0)
• Beth... - Lynne 16:28 Apr 30 (1)
  • I agree, Lynne, "But in the end, this is only a test." If first you do not succeed, Try, try again. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 5:44 May 1 (0)

Shakespeare: in what order would you study one each of tragedy, comedy, and history? (m) - StaceyL in Canada (with yet another question, but this time *not* about the Teaching Co!) 14:45 Apr 30 (6)

• We *really* enjoyed Hamlet, and didn't find it depressing at all (c: - LoriM 5:38 May 1 (0)
• the tragedies can be depressing - moira 0:54 May 1 (1)
  • I agree with this. Use variety to avoid studying several tragedies in a row (blech). nt - Anna 7:33 May 1 (0)
• Re: Shakespeare: in what order would you study one each of tragedy, comedy, and history? (m) - kate in seattle 15:41 Apr 30 (2)
  • I would prefer comedy last. - Jan P. 19:07 May 1 (1)
    • yeah, I agree with this - moira 23:17 May 2 (0)

And another Teaching Co question... - StaceyL in Canada 12:06 Apr 30 (1)

• Re: And another Teaching Co question... - kate in seattle 15:49 Apr 30 (0)

Speaking of Teaching Co lectures (below), has anyone used ... - StaceyL in Canada 11:57 Apr 30 (5)

• have you thought about material logic? - kate in seattle 15:51 Apr 30 (4)
  • Hi Kate...Thanks for replying to all my questions! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:10 Apr 30 (3)
    • Stacey -- did you know you can get Traditional Logic on DVD? We have it, and I'm planning to use with my 2 older boys the next year or so....(nt) - HeatherC (Canada) 23:54 Apr 30 (2)
      • Yes, I know...(I've had them on my CBD wish list for a couple of years now...) but... - StaceyL in Canada 5:24 May 1 (0)
      • Re: Stacey -- did you know you can get Traditional Logic on DVD? We have it, and I'm planning to use with my 2 older boys the next year or so....(nt) - kate in seattle 1:03 May 1 (0)

how do you handle a high schooler who wants to go to school because her friends go? - Jo 11:06 Apr 30 (7)

• Recognize "grass is greener over there" for the teen immaturity that it is. - leslie in tx 20:04 Apr 30 (2)
  • the funny thing is...... - Jo 6:26 May 1 (0)
  • Re: Recognize "grass is greener over there" for the teen immaturity that it is. - ann 4:19 May 1 (0)
• I agree with Kate... - Lynne 16:45 Apr 30 (0)
• I am there with you - CLS 13:51 Apr 30 (2)
  • Re: I am there with you - kate in seattle 16:00 Apr 30 (0)
  • some possible ideas... - Lori D. 15:10 Apr 30 (0)

argh! spelling! - magistra6 8:21 Apr 30 (6)

• or you can do what I'm doing.. - Lynne 9:35 Apr 30 (1)
  • After reading the other posts, wanted to add... - Lynne 9:46 Apr 30 (0)
• Sequential Spelling for Adults from Avko - Claire 9:21 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: argh! spelling! - momof7 9:09 Apr 30 (0)
• Apples: Daily Spelling Drills for Secondary Students nt - Quiver0f10 9:03 Apr 30 (1)
  • Yep, this is cheap, easy to use, and it works - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 16:20 Apr 30 (0)

How different are apologia biology 1st and 2nd editions? - magistra6 8:02 Apr 30 (1)

• Re: How different are apologia biology 1st and 2nd editions? - Tessa 13:46 May 1 (0)

I know it's OT but I don't usually get on the General Boards. I am surfing this morning for the FIRST time with no dialup (we got satellite)!! This is SO exciting!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:22 Apr 30 (1)

• Congratulations and ENJOY!!!...nm - Melody In Tx 7:29 Apr 30 (0)

Starting Self-Educating...anyone want to partner? - Jessica in GA 6:30 Apr 30 (2)

• Re: Starting Self-Educating...anyone want to partner? - Pam L 18:47 Apr 30 (1)
  • Ending with a preposition...what's up? ;-) - one2go 20:21 Apr 30 (0)

You very nice Henle users, tell me this.... - Lynne 6:20 Apr 30 (8)

• How many times? - Carolyn in MN 14:16 Apr 30 (5)
  • Ahh! *Finite*! It's the word I wanted to hear... - Lynne 16:36 Apr 30 (3)
    • Carolyn, one question... - Lynne 16:53 Apr 30 (2)
      • Charts? - Carolyn in MN 18:03 Apr 30 (1)
        • Thanks--I always see the MODG chant charts mentioned... - Lynne 19:28 Apr 30 (0)
  • This is great, Carolyn! Now I know why Latin is indeed "calculus" applied to verbal skills! nt - Michelle in MO 16:35 Apr 30 (0)
• dicens "avunculus" - magistra6 7:44 Apr 30 (0)
• And BTW, - Lynne 6:31 Apr 30 (0)

Rod and Staff English schedule... - MI Mom 19:29 Apr 29 (2)

• It's my understanding that.....m - Julieofsardis 20:17 Apr 29 (1)
  • Re: It's my understanding that.....m - MI Mom 4:04 Apr 30 (0)

Two highschool math questions.... - Mary in SC 17:13 Apr 29 (7)

• Chiming in a little late, but - m - StaceyinLA 8:32 May 2 (0)
• I am also interested in what others think of Teaching Textbook (m) - ann 9:36 Apr 30 (2)
  • We've used Alg. 1 and part of Alg. 2 - Sandy in Indy 13:44 Apr 30 (0)
  • Can only speak to TT Pre-Alg, but did switch from Saxon...m - LCGal 11:42 Apr 30 (0)
• About readiness - one2go 4:52 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: Two highschool math questions.... - momof7 20:31 Apr 29 (0)
• Re: Two highschool math questions.... - one2go 19:02 Apr 29 (0)

What Teaching Company Courses Have You Used? - Sara in Ohio 16:27 Apr 29 (23)

• Re: What Teaching Company Courses Have You Used? - Laura in CT 5:37 May 1 (1)
  • This is so helpful! - Sara in Ohio 15:28 May 1 (0)
• My almost-up-to-date list... - Janie 14:13 Apr 30 (1)
  • Thank you for taking the time to post your list! - Sara in Ohio 18:00 Apr 30 (0)
• The ones we've enjoyed - Carrie in NC 12:36 Apr 30 (1)
  • Thanks for the list of winners! I'm seeing a definite need to listen to Elizabeth Vandiver! - Sara in Ohio 17:58 Apr 30 (0)
• Several, but my favourite... - StaceyL in Canada 11:53 Apr 30 (2)
  • Thanks for the post! Your enthusiasm makes me want to listen to it too! - Sara in Ohio 17:57 Apr 30 (0)
  • My library has this one.....I'll have to add it to my list! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:52 Apr 30 (0)
• We just finished The Odyssey w/Elizabeth Vandiver - excellent! nm - LisaNY 9:08 Apr 30 (1)
  • Ancients coursework with Elizabeth Vandiver looks great! Thanks! - Sara in Ohio 17:55 Apr 30 (0)
• We've listened to several, and enjoyed them all... - Anne/PA 4:15 Apr 30 (1)
  • Thank you for the post! - Sara in Ohio 5:35 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: What Teaching Company Courses Have You Used? - Kathleen 17:49 Apr 29 (1)
  • I am really interested in ... - Sara in Ohio 5:32 Apr 30 (0)
• My very favorite.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 16:54 Apr 29 (7)
  • A History of Freedom looks really good! - Sara in Ohio 5:24 Apr 30 (0)
  • The poetry... - one2go 19:10 Apr 29 (5)
    • Thanks! Poetry is now on my... - Sara in Ohio 5:27 Apr 30 (0)
    • Also thought the high school geometry series was well done. (nt) - one2go 4:36 Apr 30 (3)
      • A question! - Sara in Ohio 5:29 Apr 30 (2)
        • We use the geometry videos as a supplement - one2go 7:25 Apr 30 (1)
          • Thanks! I figured, but wondered how you would do that too. - Sara in Ohio 17:53 Apr 30 (0)

A new site that reviews books, plays, and movies for homeschooled highschoolers (m) - Kathleen 15:48 Apr 29 (14)

• Thanks and - Salminen 18:33 Apr 30 (0)
• Thanks and - Salminen 18:32 Apr 30 (0)
• Re: A new site that reviews books, plays, and movies for homeschooled highschoolers (m) - kate in seattle 15:35 Apr 30 (1)
  • Kate, that depends...(m) - Kathleen 15:52 Apr 30 (0)
• Super job - I will check back often. - DollyM 13:40 Apr 30 (2)
  • Re: Super job - I will check back often. - Kathleen 14:08 Apr 30 (1)
    • Yup - Ref.Presby - just noted it on his bio. :o) - DollyM 9:33 May 1 (0)
• Really impressive! His writing is a pleasure to read. nt - Mary in GA 11:28 Apr 30 (0)
• Kathleen, I'm in awe. This is terrific. Tell your son thanks for us! nt - Luann in ID 7:20 Apr 30 (1)
  • I shall! Thank you to all of you for the encouragement--and watch for new reviews later today. (nt) - Kathleen 8:26 Apr 30 (0)
• This is an excellent idea!!..........Thanks.....nt - Cinthya 6:28 Apr 30 (0)
• That's a great idea--and will be helpful. Bookmarked it...Thanks (nt) - one2go 19:13 Apr 29 (0)
• This looks great! And what a gifted writer and thinker! nt - FloridaLisa 18:28 Apr 29 (0)
• It looks great! I've bookmarked it. - Sara in Ohio 16:25 Apr 29 (0)

Apologia Biology 2 users - how do you list this on transcript - "advanced Biology"? -m - Elizabeth 12:10 Apr 29 (3)

• That is what I called it. Advanced Biology (nm) - Susan in IL 15:13 Apr 29 (1)
  • I did this too. Advanced Biology. nt - Luann in ID 15:39 Apr 29 (0)
• I'm going to list it as - momof10 13:15 Apr 29 (0)

need recommendations for worldview course - Sara 11:37 Apr 29 (3)

• Love Summit - Sandy in Indy 15:54 Apr 29 (0)
• Take a look at www.thegreatbooks.com. nt - Luann in ID 14:22 Apr 29 (1)
  • Luann and Sandy - thanks very much! - Sara 9:32 May 2 (0)

Any opinions on "Easy Grammar Plus" by Wanda C. Phillips? (nt) - Liz in Northern CA 10:50 Apr 29 (1)

• We liked it (m)... - Anna 11:07 Apr 29 (0)

Geometry -- sin, cos, tan? - Sandy 10:27 Apr 29 (7)

• Thanks for the responses, All! nt - Sandy 19:35 Apr 29 (0)
• as an additional note, it is important to know this stuff for physics - moira 12:37 Apr 29 (2)
  • Ah, I didn't know that. And she will be taking a physics course -- thanks! nt - Sandy 19:34 Apr 29 (1)
    • an embarrassing story - moira 9:14 Apr 30 (0)
• We're doing this in geometry now - Christi/NC 10:57 Apr 29 (0)
• Have you googled for geometry tutorials? nt - Anna 10:31 Apr 29 (1)
  • Sure, but just sooooo many hits. Was hoping for a good one someone could recommend. nt - Sandy 19:33 Apr 29 (0)

ap, SAT, SATII, etc. in Canada? - Désirée 10:04 Apr 29 (6)

• Re: ap, SAT, SATII, etc. in Canada? - Sally 19:41 Apr 29 (5)
  • Re: ap, SAT, SATII, etc. in Canada? - Désirée 5:31 May 1 (4)
    • SAT - should have added, any highschool guidance department could point you in the right direction for this one - occassionally ps kids do take the SAT in Canada (typically if they're going to study outside of Canada). nt. - JC in ON 10:45 May 3 (0)
    • Re: ap, SAT, SATII, etc. in Canada? - in Ontario 12:15 May 2 (2)
      • AP exams can be taken in Canada, they just aren't given the same weight as in the US (ie, no university credit given). Also available at private schools. It's up to the individual school to let you test with them (even though your test scores aren't averaged in with theirs). nt - Jc in ON 10:44 May 3 (1)
        • I don't know if anyone is checking this far down the board, but... - Désirée 6:42 May 4 (0)

One more question, please... - Connie 10:03 Apr 29 (0)

Textbooks vs Living Books: An Experiment. Feedback Please! - Holly in N NV 9:57 Apr 29 (11)

• Here is an interesting article on textbooks... - LisaNY 12:43 Apr 30 (2)
  • Very interesting article....I agree (m) - momof7 14:48 Apr 30 (1)
    • Yes! And that balance, for me, gets more difficult in the hs years. nm - LisaNY 19:03 Apr 30 (0)
• History as a whole not a clip - mom of7 20:48 Apr 29 (4)
  • How do you have time to do all of this? - Jan P. 19:21 May 1 (1)
    • I wish we had more time....(m) - momof7 20:30 May 1 (0)
  • Maybe because my circle of friends has younger children - Holly in N NV 8:00 Apr 30 (1)
    • The subject line of my post to you stunk-how about my circle of friends are newer homeschoolers :) nt - Holly in N NV 8:14 Apr 30 (0)
• I think you need a combination of fact and fancy... - Rebecca in VA 19:40 Apr 29 (2)
  • Fact and Fancy-I agree! - Holly in N NV 8:09 Apr 30 (1)
    • Maybe it's just me, but I've found reading a textbook to be... - Rebecca in VA 9:23 Apr 30 (0)

Suggestions for College Loans... - Connie 7:37 Apr 29 (5)

• Re: Suggestions for College Loans... - Krista 5:24 Apr 30 (0)
• Some encouragement - Sandy in Indy 16:01 Apr 29 (0)
• He's completed his FAFSA already I imagine? - LH 7:59 Apr 29 (2)
  • LH...No, but going to the website now... - Connie 8:13 Apr 29 (1)
    • Aw, well that's a good place to start :-) I think the priority deadline passed in March but - LH 12:46 Apr 29 (0)

Anyone willing to post a schedule for 8th grade and 10th grade ? - ann 7:12 Apr 29 (18)

• My dd will be in 10th grade... - Beth 10:18 Apr 30 (2)
  • Beth, if you don't mind, what will your dc read with history (what books go with WVWW?) thanks nt - Chris in VA 11:31 Apr 30 (1)
    • Chris, here's the list.... - Beth 21:56 Apr 30 (0)
• I'm going to have both... m - StaceyinLA 7:20 Apr 30 (0)
• I have a 10th grade ds this year... - ereks mom 16:34 Apr 29 (0)
• 10th grade next year - Sandy in Indy 16:09 Apr 29 (0)
• Here's what my 8th grade plans are for next year - Des 14:39 Apr 29 (4)
  • Christian Kids Explore Chemistry for science nt - Des 14:40 Apr 29 (3)
    • Question for you - momof10 15:23 Apr 29 (2)
      • It has 30 lessons one to be completed each week nt - Des 16:45 Apr 29 (1)
        • Thanks! nt - momof10 17:04 Apr 29 (0)
• I'll have a 10th grader next year... - Kelly in VA 12:12 Apr 29 (0)
• DS is almost done with 8th grade - here is what he has done... - JFS in IL 11:29 Apr 29 (0)
• My 10th and 8th graders are finishing up - Christi/NC 8:24 Apr 29 (0)
• We did 8th and 10th last year: - Jean in Wisc. 8:15 Apr 29 (0)
• For 10th grade..... - Melody In Tx 8:01 Apr 29 (2)
  • What other FLVS courses have you done? - ann 4:25 May 1 (0)
  • My 10th grader's for this year - Jenny in Florida 10:07 Apr 29 (0)

UC Berkeley lectures on iTunes and other stuff - Laura in CT 5:46 Apr 29 (4)

• does this include the lectures they have at Zellerbach? - moira 8:00 Apr 29 (3)
  • I'm not familiar with Zellerbach...It's not all the university's lectures, just a selection. nt - Laura in CT 12:06 Apr 29 (2)
    • Zellerbach auditorium is the immense theatre/lecture hall at Cal - moira 12:40 Apr 29 (1)
      • There are lectures from speakers outside the university... - Laura in CT 5:48 May 1 (0)

Geometry - Theresa 22:00 Apr 28 (1)

• Re: Geometry - Sandy 10:25 Apr 29 (0)

Which physics would you reccomend for engineer bound student? - Ljung 21:46 Apr 28 (7)

• Re: Which physics would you reccomend for engineer bound student? - Linda 9:31 Apr 29 (6)
  • Linda, would you answer some questions? - Lynne 9:37 Apr 29 (5)
    • Re: Linda, would you answer some questions? - Linda 20:37 Apr 29 (4)
      • Too much information? Is there such a thing? : ) Thank you for your descriptions of what they did. nt - Lynne 6:06 Apr 30 (0)
      • So, are you saying your ds.... - Mommyfaithe 6:00 Apr 30 (2)
        • Re: So, are you saying your ds.... - Linda 19:48 Apr 30 (0)
        • Re: So, are you saying your ds.... - Linda 19:34 Apr 30 (0)

For those who were asking about the Classmate solutions CD . . . - KidsHappen 16:56 Apr 28 (0)

Rosetta Stone Spanish vs. SOS Spanish I - Dana in WA 15:19 Apr 28 (3)

• Re: Rosetta Stone Spanish vs. SOS Spanish I - Valerie J 9:36 Apr 29 (0)
• Look a little farther down the board. There's some discussion about SOS. nt - Cindy in WA 7:08 Apr 29 (0)
• I onl