New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 29 (0)

Who has used Put That in Writing Level *2*? - Katia 23:02 Jan 29 (0)

Are there any online beginning logic courses available? (nt) - mom2three 21:54 Jan 29 (0)

Need advice regarding teaching Spanish.... - JudyC 18:43 Jan 29 (3)

• Where are you located? I would love for my kids to take classes with you! - Gamom3 18:54 Jan 29 (2)
  • Re: Where are you located? I would love for my kids to take classes with you! - JudyC 19:38 Jan 29 (1)
    • Re: Where are you located? I would love for my kids to take classes with you! - Chelsea in TN 21:58 Jan 29 (0)

How many of you let your dc use a calculator to do their Algebra? - Peggy in Ks 17:21 Jan 29 (5)

• Well, that is a sticky wicket isn't it? - Sharon in MD 20:26 Jan 29 (0)
• Some of it depends on the program - Laurie4b 20:14 Jan 29 (0)
• I let him sometimes (m) - EKS 18:49 Jan 29 (0)
• Re: How many of you let your dc use a calculator to do their Algebra? - Dennis 17:50 Jan 29 (0)
• When the problems become tedious... - LoriM 17:30 Jan 29 (0)

Would it be worth it for my dd to take a mock ACT done by Sylvan? - Claire 15:45 Jan 29 (5)

• Thanks for all the input! We're going to skip it and prep at home. (nt) - Claire 19:22 Jan 29 (0)
• We did not have good experience with Sylvan... - Elizabeth from Florida 19:01 Jan 29 (0)
• I would buy..... - Susan in IL 16:42 Jan 29 (0)
• Have you looked into the prep program by ACT? Link inside - Barb F PA 16:22 Jan 29 (0)
• You're right. - Cathy in KY 15:47 Jan 29 (0)

BJU DVD school; was Chalkdust. . .Algebra 1 and more - LH 14:25 Jan 29 (5)

• Response... - Valerie(TX) 17:07 Jan 29 (1)
  • Thank you. I do realize this probably - LH 20:36 Jan 29 (0)
• This is what my dd has always used - Jenileigh 16:25 Jan 29 (0)
• I don't know who the current teacher is on the BJU DVDs - momof10 14:47 Jan 29 (1)
  • hmm errors are the tricky part - LH 16:38 Jan 29 (0)

Science woes, please give me some input..... - Yolanda 13:41 Jan 29 (1)

• Being behind schedule - Jan P. 17:48 Jan 29 (0)

Lial Pre-Algebra-So many choices - Holly in n NV 12:47 Jan 29 (6)

• Many people are using "Basic College Math" as the pre-Algebra course... - LoriM 13:00 Jan 29 (5)
  • What is the "my math lab student starter kit"? I'm looking at the Amazon. com site. TIA nt - Holly in N NV 16:54 Jan 29 (1)
    • Usually used by students taking the course in college - CynthiaOK 20:44 Jan 29 (0)
  • If I order by ISBN can I get the teacher instead of the student edition? I think I remember someone posting a while ago that the student edition and teacher edition have the same ISBN? How can that be????? nt - mom2jrcsc 15:12 Jan 29 (2)
    • Meant to say, is there a chance of getting the TE by mistake if I ordered by ISBN? nt - mom2jrcsc 18:24 Jan 29 (1)
      • Here are the ISBN#'s: - CynthiaOK 20:42 Jan 29 (0)

Jean in Wisc: Question about Great Source Government... - Diana in OR 12:44 Jan 29 (1)

• Not Jean but we use the SG, too. nt - Anna 14:39 Jan 29 (0)

What is the best computer-based SAT prep? (nt) - Amy in VA 11:36 Jan 29 (0)

World History - Ruth in Ottawa 11:34 Jan 29 (6)

• HO, WC, WH - Susan in IL 13:51 Jan 29 (2)
  • Study guide for Duiker and Spielvogel WH - Ruth in Ottawa 14:03 Jan 29 (1)
    • I think the one you want is World History, not the Essential. - Susan in IL 16:39 Jan 29 (0)
• We have both Speilvogel books - Jeannette 13:31 Jan 29 (1)
  • Thanks for the additional suggestions - Ruth in Ottawa 14:35 Jan 29 (0)
• We have The Human Odyssey - moooom 13:21 Jan 29 (0)

HELP! So we're nearing the end of BJU Algebra 2 (yippee!!) & I have hit The Wall. Please explain this to me! (inside) - ereks mom 11:20 Jan 29 (4)

• Think about the graph of the cosine function... - LoriM 11:29 Jan 29 (3)
  • So, it would really help if we graph everything. LOL! Right now, my head is spinning, but... - ereks mom 11:39 Jan 29 (1)
    • No problem; it's a delightful use of my procrastination skills, erm, math skills. (nt) - LoriM 11:50 Jan 29 (0)
  • It's actually the interval [0, 2pi)... - LoriM 11:36 Jan 29 (0)

FWIW: here's what our ds' new college math prof tutor just said about BJU Precalc... - Valerie(TX) 10:19 Jan 29 (3)

• Just making sure I'm understanding what you're saying... - ereks mom 10:53 Jan 29 (1)
  • Yes; thanks for deciphering. My typos didn't help... :) nt - Valerie(TX) 11:02 Jan 29 (0)
• one clarification.... - Valerie(TX) 10:26 Jan 29 (0)

Has anyone here had their dc sit for the AP Bio exam? (m) - MaryM 10:17 Jan 29 (3)

• Yes -- (m) - Gwen in VA 19:04 Jan 29 (1)
  • Thank you, Gwen!!! Excellent and much appreciated advice! - MaryM 19:32 Jan 29 (0)
• Okay, no AP's here for science, I guess. What about SAT subject tests in science??(nt) - MaryM 17:44 Jan 29 (0)

One-Semester Geography? - Jenny in Florida 9:54 Jan 29 (2)

• Trail Guides - Jeannette 13:45 Jan 29 (0)
• I'm sort of writing my own... - mooooom 13:29 Jan 29 (0)

Another ACT question: how popular are the "residual" ACT's that various schools offer (m) - CynthiaOK 9:37 Jan 29 (0)

Anyone here doing a Keystone High AP Course? They are brand new this year and I'm wondering how they are. Thanks! nt. - MIchelle in GA 9:20 Jan 29 (1)

• Me too! Hope you get some replies. It's tough to know what they are doing w/o a book too. (nt) - MaryM 12:23 Jan 29 (0)

For those of you who have used lightning lit (7th) - Marianne in Texas 9:17 Jan 29 (1)

• I think you can do the books in any order. The only snag... - Ang in TX 11:53 Jan 29 (0)

How important is learning a foreign language?? - Gamom3 9:13 Jan 29 (6)

• If you want recommendations for Spanish programs - Laurie4b 10:59 Jan 29 (3)
  • Another excellent resource is studyspanish.com (nt) - LoriM 11:53 Jan 29 (0)
  • Is there somewhere that tells you what is suppose to be covered in Spanish 1?..nt - Gamom3 11:10 Jan 29 (0)
  • Thanks, I will look into those. - Gamom3 11:09 Jan 29 (0)
• depends on his life goals - Laurie4b 9:45 Jan 29 (1)
  • I want him to learn the language for the reasons you mentioned, BUT - Gamom3 10:06 Jan 29 (0)

*Asking again* -- How much of Lial Precalculus would be repetition after having completed BJU Algebra 2?? - ereks mom, hoping LoriM & others who've used BJU will see this! 8:56 Jan 29 (3)

• Very little - LoriM 9:03 Jan 29 (2)
  • Is the Lial Precalculus College Algebra + Trig? (More) - Blake 9:53 Jan 29 (1)
    • I have to say... - LoriM 10:17 Jan 29 (0)

High School Science Advice needed - Karen in Maryland 8:14 Jan 29 (4)

• for an electrically oriented student .... - Cynde 11:00 Jan 29 (0)
• I wouldn't skip General Biology - LoriM 8:48 Jan 29 (0)
• We are sold on Apologia - Brigid in NC 8:45 Jan 29 (1)
  • Same here. And my ds16 will also take Advanced Physics or Advanced Chemistry for his senior year next year. nt - ereks mom 8:49 Jan 29 (0)

How many great books would your dc have to read in a year for you to consider it a complete course? TIA nt - Lemonshine 7:56 Jan 29 (5)

• Not too creative, but we just use Smarr and whatever Smarr assigns is what we consider a complete course. nt - Kelli in TN 11:05 Jan 29 (0)
• We try to stick with the WTM guildelines. - Jenny in Florida 8:31 Jan 29 (2)
  • Jenny, do you use the bookilsts from TWTM... - nrg 8:38 Jan 29 (1)
    • I usually start with TWTM lists, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:41 Jan 29 (0)
• If half of the English course is composition and grammar, then literature does not need as many books in my home. - Jean in Wisc 8:05 Jan 29 (0)

Household order competes with school time. Help needed : ). - Lisa TX 7:08 Jan 29 (12)

• Routine, routine, routine... - Diana in OR 16:33 Jan 29 (0)
• our routine - moooom 13:43 Jan 29 (1)
  • What are the known lunches? Great idea! nt - Lisa TX 14:55 Jan 29 (0)
• These are all SO helpful! Please keep more coming! nt - Litsa TX 13:29 Jan 29 (0)
• We each have weekly jobs. They are as follows: - Ang in TX 12:13 Jan 29 (0)
• Re: Household order competes with school time. Help needed : ). - Stephanie 11:52 Jan 29 (0)
• Oh dear, I am so unorganized compared to you all! m - Chris in VA 10:51 Jan 29 (0)
• For us, - momee 9:44 Jan 29 (0)
• The way it works at our house... - LoriM 8:17 Jan 29 (0)
• What household order? - Jenny in Florida 8:05 Jan 29 (0)
• Here are some answers... - LCGal 7:43 Jan 29 (0)
• Re: Household order competes with school time. Help needed : ). - Pam L 7:28 Jan 29 (0)

nrg -- I just answered your post below. nt - coloradostef 7:04 Jan 29 (0)

ACT/SAT time management - my 11th grader scored well mainly missing questions because he ran out of time (m) - CynthiaOK 7:04 Jan 29 (3)

• Definitely wear a watch to be safe... - Anna 7:29 Jan 29 (2)
  • Re: Definitely wear a watch to be safe... - CynthiaOK 8:53 Jan 29 (0)
  • I told my son to pay attention to the time, but.... - coloradostef 8:02 Jan 29 (0)

Brave writer - Nicole Le Clerc 6:48 Jan 29 (0)

Have you used Chalkdust Algebra 1 ? ? - LH 6:40 Jan 29 (8)

• Chalk Dust has done wonders here! - Christi/NC 10:16 Jan 29 (0)
• Yes, maybe. - Robin NC 7:37 Jan 29 (0)
• Re: Have you used Chalkdust Algebra 1 ? ? - Laura in VA 7:20 Jan 29 (2)
  • re: Math U See would you say that is a self-teaching - LH 14:23 Jan 29 (1)
    • re: Math U See would you say that is a self-teaching - Laura in VA 18:43 Jan 29 (0)
• Re: Have you used Chalkdust Algebra 1 ? ? - Nicole Le Clerc 6:46 Jan 29 (2)
  • Re: sample lesson, I have seen it online. - LH 14:24 Jan 29 (0)
  • Re: TT, just checking, but is it on Computer or can TT be used with a DVD player and a television ? ? [nt] - LH 14:22 Jan 29 (0)

Leslie, thanks for the suggestion to use Geometry in 20 Minutes--I'd forgotten we used the Algebra book with good success! nt - Chris in VA 6:20 Jan 29 (0)

Source for SAT essay prompts for practice? - Paula H 19:23 Jan 28 (5)

• here ya go...URL for actual ones that have already been on SATs - Valerie(TX) 7:13 Jan 29 (2)
  • Thanks! That is a helpful link! nt - Laurie4b 7:19 Jan 29 (1)
    • Laurie, could you email me? - Valerie(TX) 8:47 Jan 29 (0)
• We just used the "11 Practice SAT's" from Princeton Review... - Anne/PA 6:54 Jan 29 (0)
• Not necessarily SAT topics, but I use these for timed essay writing practice....... - momof7 5:18 Jan 29 (0)

A quick hello and thank you... - StaceyL in Canada 16:17 Jan 28 (13)

• I will continue to pray for you. - Jan P. 17:56 Jan 29 (0)
• (((Stacey))) Just take it one day at a time for now. :o) nm - LisaNY 7:58 Jan 29 (0)
• Hugs to you and prayers. Puts my own stuff into perspective, thanks. He promises to help you. nt - Chris in VA 5:47 Jan 29 (2)
  • Saw you post on the General board. My prayers are with you, too (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:39 Jan 29 (1)
    • thanks (m) - Valerie(TX) 10:35 Jan 29 (0)
• So glad it went well! Still praying for you! nt - Bula Mama 19:50 Jan 28 (0)
• Glad you were surrounded by good friends. Will keep you in our prayers. Valerie, I've added you to my prayer list too. You both have your plates full. (nt) - CynthiaOK 19:21 Jan 28 (0)
• Thanks for the update... - Valerie(TX) 19:03 Jan 28 (0)
• you've answered your own question, Stacy - Jodi-FL 18:51 Jan 28 (0)
• (((Stacey))). Will pray. (nt) - VH in MN 18:30 Jan 28 (0)
• Thank you for checking in. I've been thinking of you. NT - Carrie in NC 17:54 Jan 28 (0)
• Still Praying! Sending hugs.... - Janice in NJ 17:06 Jan 28 (0)
• How true, Stacey! Choose life. (tears) (nt) - Rebecca in VA 16:22 Jan 28 (0)

If you had to cover the American Colonial/Revolutionary Period (1799-1800) in 3 weeks (12 1-hr. class periods)... - ereks mom 14:20 Jan 28 (2)

• I would suggest getting a hold of a college textbook table of contents (or better yet a few of them) and using the Unit and chapter headings to form an outline. nt - Barb F PA 17:10 Jan 28 (0)
• Oops! That should be 1700-1800!!!! nt - ereks mom 14:21 Jan 28 (0)

Need Christian college info .... - Sue 13:43 Jan 28 (6)

• Thanks everyone...now on with the search! nm - Sue 8:17 Jan 29 (0)
• Re: Need Christian college info .... - Lisa TX 21:18 Jan 28 (0)
• A fantastic school for poly sci... - Margaret in CO 19:38 Jan 28 (0)
• Patrick Henry in Purcellville VA. - DollyM 17:05 Jan 28 (0)
• A few good ones in PA... - Paz 16:53 Jan 28 (0)
• You might want to google your denomination or belief (conservative, reformed, etc.) with Christian college to see what happens. There's such a wide range of "Christian" colleges! nt - Chris in VA 14:00 Jan 28 (0)

Is there a big difference between the classic TOG and the redesign? sm... - Teresa in MO 12:00 Jan 28 (1)

• Here is a great link to the website that answers your question... link inside - LisaWA 10:39 Jan 29 (0)

Valinbc (or others), I have more questions about HOME2TEACH (m) - Lisa TX 11:49 Jan 28 (3)

• My two sons have taken these classes and - Pam 13:48 Jan 28 (2)
  • Pam, a question about the Lit Analysis (m) - Valerie(TX) 4:28 Jan 29 (1)
    • She assigns a book to the class.. - Pam 5:14 Jan 29 (0)

Teaching Writing ala CM beyond "telling it back." - Mommyfaithe 11:38 Jan 28 (1)

• Re: Teaching Writing ala CM beyond "telling it back." - Melissa 8:15 Jan 29 (0)

Jan in TX or any other Lial's algebra user - Des 7:35 Jan 28 (4)

• I have a student solution manual (m) - CynthiaOK 13:51 Jan 28 (1)
  • You have mail nt - Des 14:10 Jan 28 (0)
• Look here... - CMH 8:41 Jan 28 (1)
  • Okay, guess that didn't work.. - CMH 8:42 Jan 28 (0)

LisaWA, anyone...Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - Shella 19:41 Jan 27 (6)

• Re: LisaWA, anyone...Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - LisaWA 18:08 Jan 28 (0)
• Do you know about Spielvogel's Web Site? - Janice in NJ 17:20 Jan 28 (0)
• Re: LisaWA, anyone...Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - Janice in NJ 17:15 Jan 28 (0)
• Shella - Des 7:38 Jan 28 (1)
  • Re: Shella - LisaWA 18:09 Jan 28 (0)
• SO SORRY about the TRIPLE post...don't know how it happened :) - Shella 19:43 Jan 27 (0)

LisaWA, anyone...Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - Shella 19:41 Jan 27 (0)

Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - Shella 19:41 Jan 27 (0)

French in Action--I can get the videos on Annenberg, what else would I need? Is this doable at home? nt - Chris in VA 18:10 Jan 27 (9)

• You also need... - Jane in NC 5:07 Jan 28 (6)
  • just wanted to say that I have had great luck finding "used" copies - moooom 7:30 Jan 28 (5)
    • Does it matter if the videos are from 1987 and the workbook and text from a different year? nt - Chris in VA 13:57 Jan 28 (2)
      • you need the tapes and the workbook to be the same edition, nt - cindyb/stl 20:08 Jan 28 (0)
      • The books were updated but still use the '87 videos as their basis. - Jane in NC 17:32 Jan 28 (0)
    • How do you know if used workbooks contain writing? (m) - Jane in NC 9:01 Jan 28 (1)
      • none of the workbooks I got were "used" - moooom 15:09 Jan 28 (0)
• Re: French in Action--I can get the videos on Annenberg, what else would I need? Is this doable at home? nt - Laura in VA 18:30 Jan 27 (1)
  • Re: French in Action--I can get the videos on Annenberg, what else would I need? Is this doable at home? nt - Nicole Le Clerc 5:10 Jan 29 (0)

While googling for algebra tutorials (after reading CMH's post) - momof10 17:15 Jan 27 (2)

• Re: While googling for algebra tutorials (after reading CMH's post) - Cathy 22:15 Jan 27 (0)
• Nice! nt - MIch elle 18:36 Jan 27 (0)

which is best for a boy that hates math..BJ Geometry or Jacobs? - Sleepless in CT 15:39 Jan 27 (3)

• Encouragement - Lisa TX 16:20 Jan 27 (2)
  • I do have an opinion afterall. - Lisa TX 7:45 Jan 28 (1)
    • Yep, I agree with your assessment of BJU Geometry, ins spite of the fact that I am a big BJU math fan! We used... - ereks mom 11:16 Jan 28 (0)

Does anyone use Latin Grammer after the Latin Primer Series? - Angela Thomas 15:07 Jan 27 (4)

• Re: Does anyone use Latin Grammer after the Latin Primer Series? - Angela Thomas 16:03 Jan 28 (1)
  • Angela, Rainbow Resource Center is showing a different sort of order to the books now than when I started with my oldest....(m) - Regena in KY 13:01 Jan 29 (0)
• We used this and completed thru Grammar. - DollyM 11:16 Jan 28 (0)
• We went ahead and finished out the Latin Grammar books to complete the series. The complete series is described as being....(m) - Regena in KY 9:15 Jan 28 (0)

Transcript question for those who have btdt...(m) - Dayle 14:51 Jan 27 (6)

• Here are some samples & info from the HSLDA website. (more) - Dawn in MI 12:14 Jan 28 (0)
• I have ds's transcript done for college applications, but - Lisa TX 11:43 Jan 28 (0)
• Just made it up out of my own head ... - Connie in NC 15:15 Jan 27 (3)
  • Is it just me (or the time) or is the link not working? nt - K-FL 10:36 Jan 28 (0)
  • Re: Just made it up out of my own head ... - maryalice 9:01 Jan 28 (0)
  • Thank you!nt - Dayle 19:30 Jan 27 (0)

Dad's Lesson's: Trigonometry -- Thanks, Dennis for bringing this up ... - Connie in NC 14:50 Jan 27 (0)

Has anyone ever used Glencoe for science... - Connie 14:30 Jan 27 (1)

• Re: Has anyone ever used Glencoe for science... - FranW 21:32 Jan 28 (0)

Does anyone know of any writing contests with scholarships etc.? - Osmosis Mom 14:16 Jan 27 (3)

• The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are fairly prestigious, but not scholarship... - Anne/PA 7:29 Jan 28 (1)
  • Actually, reading the fine print, they *do* offers grants to national winners... - Anne/PA 7:32 Jan 28 (0)
• The National Peace Essay has a $1,000 scholarship and trip to DC for the 1st place winner from each state.... - Raders Fan. 7:21 Jan 28 (0)

Elementary Algebra, Jacobs - does the TM have a smaller copy of the SM in it?... - MIch elle 13:24 Jan 27 (2)

• Re: Elementary Algebra, Jacobs - does the TM have a smaller copy of the SM in it?... - Laura in CT 9:34 Jan 29 (0)
• As I remember it, TM and SM are one and the same with little pics of the transparencies only. (nt) - MaryM 13:36 Jan 27 (0)

Has anyone used Around the world in 180 Days? nt - Amy 13:01 Jan 27 (3)

• Used it awhile (8th grade) & sold it. Too open-ended for us.nt - ereks mom 11:52 Jan 28 (0)
• Yes -- great for middle schoolers/late elementary. nt. - Gwen in VA 16:35 Jan 27 (0)
• Yes -- great for middle schoolers/late elementary. nt. - Gwen in VA 16:35 Jan 27 (0)

Truthquest users: Happy? What do you use for mapwork/geography?nt - BJL 12:38 Jan 27 (1)

• Well, we WERE happy .... - DollyM 14:33 Jan 27 (0)

Another classical writing question (jumping off Nicole's) -- - Gwen in VA 12:34 Jan 27 (4)

• A link for you... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:39 Jan 27 (0)
• I have CW and LTOW.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:56 Jan 27 (2)
  • Re: I have CW and LTOW.... - Nicole Le Clerc 5:21 Jan 29 (1)
    • Re: I have CW and LTOW.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:15 Jan 29 (0)

Asking again, is Saxon Physics a math or science course? - Osmosis Mom 11:24 Jan 27 (6)

• Thanks gals. So this would be a physics course with no experiments, just plain old calculations, right? - Osmosis Mom 14:12 Jan 27 (3)
  • DIVE has a physics lab cd for Saxon Physics. All the labs are performed on video and the student uses those to do the lab paper work. Just FYI. nt - Robin in Tx 20:57 Jan 27 (1)
    • Re: DIVE has a physics lab cd for Saxon Physics. All the labs are performed on video and the student uses those to do the lab paper work. Just FYI. nt - Cathy 23:01 Jan 27 (0)
  • You could add a lab component but I have yet to find one for homeschoolers. (nt) - MaryM 16:10 Jan 27 (0)
• I count it as a science nt - Quiver0f10 11:30 Jan 27 (0)
• Science but it DOES require excellent math skills (precalc at minimum). nt - MaryM 11:29 Jan 27 (0)

How does Lial Intermediate Algebra compare with BJU Algebra 2 IN CONTENT (not in ease of use, etc.)? TIA! nt - ereks mom 11:12 Jan 27 (2)

• Anybody?? : ) nt - ereks mom 14:16 Jan 28 (1)
  • How much of Lial Precalculus would be repetitive after having completed BJU Algebra 2?? Here's why I ask... - ereks mom 16:45 Jan 28 (0)

Need help designing a Music Appreciation course for high school for co-op (m) - CynthiaOK 10:19 Jan 27 (13)

• I'm doing a Music Appreciation class for high school co-op. - Laura K (NC) 18:06 Jan 27 (4)
  • Thank you! This sounds really good. I'd love a copy of your syllabus (m) - CynthiaOK 18:52 Jan 27 (3)
    • I can send it to you - Laura K (NC) 19:53 Jan 27 (2)
      • May I please have a copy as well? - Chris in PA 16:20 Jan 28 (0)
      • Can you send it to me too, please? nt - Merry 6:38 Jan 28 (0)
• Has anyone used How to Listen to Great Music from the Teaching Company? Would this work for a complete course? (nt) - CynthiaOK 14:59 Jan 27 (4)
  • Yes, we used this for a music appreciation course.....(m)...... - Lesley 11:23 Jan 28 (3)
    • Lesley, may I ask if you had your students do any work in additon to listening to the lectures? (TIA) - Kareni 13:15 Jan 28 (1)
      • Yes, in response to your question.........(m).. - Lesley 5:19 Jan 29 (0)
    • Forgot to say.......(m).. - Lesley 11:29 Jan 28 (0)
• Oh, I'm really hoping more people will answer! - Jenny in Florida 14:37 Jan 27 (0)
• Have you seen *A Chronological History of Music and Its Composers*? (link inside) - ereks mom 10:56 Jan 27 (1)
  • Unless they have updated this book - Jean in Wisc 11:23 Jan 27 (0)

Difference in Lial Books... - CMH 9:35 Jan 27 (8)

• butting in here -- - momof10 17:06 Jan 27 (5)
  • Sure, - CMH 22:22 Jan 27 (4)
    • Thanks - I wonder if there are any DVTs for - momof10 9:31 Jan 28 (3)
      • Here is the link from below... - CMH 13:05 Jan 28 (2)
        • They don't have one at the cc site - momof10 13:14 Jan 28 (1)
          • Re: They don't have one at the cc site - momof 13:47 Jan 28 (0)
• Not an expert... - Carrie in NC 13:09 Jan 27 (1)
  • Thanks Carrie, - CMH 7:39 Jan 28 (0)

Question for a friend about preparedness for HS (m) - Bryan (a mom) 9:32 Jan 27 (2)

• Re: Question for a friend about preparedness for HS (m) - Brenda in MA 12:12 Jan 27 (1)
  • ITA with Brenda. my son also used Wordsmith Apprentice for 6th and made great strides in writing. nt - Deidre in GA 14:00 Jan 27 (0)

Classical Writing - Nicole Le Clerc 9:08 Jan 27 (5)

• I have the Lost Tools of Writing program.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:44 Jan 27 (2)
  • Re: I have the Lost Tools of Writing program.... - Lisawj 13:04 Jan 27 (1)
    • Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!! The last time I checked, the forum wasn't up yet. Heading there now....nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:57 Jan 27 (0)
• Progymnasmata programs -m - Kathie in VA 10:12 Jan 27 (1)
  • Re: Progymnasmata programs - Nicole Le Clerc 5:23 Jan 29 (0)

A big thank you to all of you who responded to my "discouraged" post... - Shella 9:02 Jan 27 (1)

• You are most welcome.... hugs to you..nt - Pam L 11:43 Jan 27 (0)

question about Jacobs Geometry - AngieW in Texas 8:33 Jan 27 (3)

• We do Set 1 one day; Set 2 the next. Only finish 3/4ths of the book. nt - Beth S 15:35 Jan 27 (0)
• We do about 2/3rds of each set (nt) - Ruth in Ottawa 12:23 Jan 27 (0)
• Sets I and II are different so... - Moira in MA 10:31 Jan 27 (0)

Does MUS geometry have a strong emphasis on proof work? TIA - Janet 8:13 Jan 27 (3)

• no, very few proofs. nt - momof9 10:35 Jan 27 (2)
  • Yikes....that was me. I hope that name is not an imminent prediction! - momof7 10:36 Jan 27 (1)
    • HA! I was going to ask if congratulations were due :-) nt - Quiver0f10 11:31 Jan 27 (0)

Chris in VA... - Laura in VA 8:08 Jan 27 (0)

Anyone participating in National History Day this year? - Anne/PA 6:23 Jan 27 (1)

• If good intentions could win a prize, then we would win.... - Kelli in TN 7:48 Jan 27 (0)

Homeschooler on Baltimore area tv today. - DollyM 5:45 Jan 27 (2)

• Kudos to you and yours! Wish I got to hear it! -nt - Kathie in VA 14:03 Jan 27 (0)
• Wow, congratulations to your dd! That's an amazing opportunity. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 6:43 Jan 27 (0)

Anybody else have a child taking SAT's this morning? nt. - Gwen in VA 4:54 Jan 27 (2)

• Our ds is taking it this morning. We're in VA too. Hope it's going well for all our teens! nt - Cynde 8:35 Jan 27 (0)
• I just dropped off my ds-- and there were a ton of people there! - Anne/PA 6:12 Jan 27 (0)

How does this look for 9th? - Quiver0f10 4:37 Jan 27 (16)

• Wow, it looks almost like what my 9th grader is doing now. - leslie 12:43 Jan 27 (3)
  • How is the TOG going? I just got mine the other day and it looks amazing! nt - Quiver0f10 14:30 Jan 27 (2)
    • Re: How is the TOG going? I just got mine the other day and it looks amazing! nt - leslie 16:17 Jan 27 (1)
      • I am so glad its working well! I can't wait to get started with it here, but we probably wont until fall nt - Quiver0f10 18:52 Jan 27 (0)
• Looks good to me! Mind if I pick your brain a little? - RhondaM. 10:11 Jan 27 (2)
  • Re: Looks good to me! Mind if I pick your brain a little? - Quiver0f10 11:26 Jan 27 (1)
    • Thanks for your help Jean! nt - RhondaM. 11:46 Jan 27 (0)
• That looks similar to my our plan for next year... - Diana in OR 9:48 Jan 27 (4)
  • May I ask what you are using for speech and debate? I know my 16 yo would enjoy doing that. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 11:28 Jan 27 (3)
    • Re: May I ask what you are using for speech and debate? I know my 16 yo would enjoy doing that. Thanks! nt - Joseph in SoCal 18:49 Jan 29 (0)
    • Re: May I ask what you are using for speech and debate? I know my 16 yo would enjoy doing that. Thanks! nt - Diana in OR 23:16 Jan 27 (1)
      • Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 14:16 Jan 28 (0)
• I think it looks great - Des 9:44 Jan 27 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 11:28 Jan 27 (0)
• Re: How does this look for 9th? - Debbie in Ohio 8:16 Jan 27 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 11:29 Jan 27 (0)

StaceyL in Canada - You and your boys are in my thoughts tonight. I'm praying for peace for all of you. Please let us know how you and your boys are doing. nt - Robin in Tx 19:09 Jan 26 (3)

• Re: StaceyL in Canada - You and your boys are in my thoughts tonight. I'm praying for peace for all of you. Please let us know how you and your boys are doing. nt - Laurel in CA 20:59 Jan 26 (0)
• I've been praying off and on all day for you to make it through all right. nt. - Anne in Ore 20:25 Jan 26 (0)
• Praying here also. nt - percytruffle 20:01 Jan 26 (0)

Foerster Alg & Trig edition differences - Ruth in Ottawa 16:35 Jan 26 (5)

• Thanks everyone! (nt) - Ruth in Ottawa 4:55 Jan 27 (0)
• There have not been any revisions since the 1990 edition. nt - Sharon in Md 20:48 Jan 26 (0)
• I have the new one...It's pretty well laid out (m) - MaryM 16:50 Jan 26 (1)
  • Where did you buy this book?... - MIch elle 13:27 Jan 27 (0)
• The two editions have the same content. (nt) - Kathleen 16:47 Jan 26 (0)

More questions on Government course recommendations - Teresa in TN 16:32 Jan 26 (4)

• We've done something atypical... - Christina in ME 5:42 Jan 27 (0)
• My dd has been seriously looking into majoring in politics. She was our county's coordinator for the congressional campaign here last year... - Jean in Wisc. 5:06 Jan 27 (0)
• Thinkwell can easily be stand-alone (m) - MaryM 16:58 Jan 26 (0)
• We used something wierd. but good. - DollyM 16:48 Jan 26 (0)

After finishing Pre-calculus, what next? - Teresa in TN 15:57 Jan 26 (5)

• Re: After finishing Pre-calculus, what next? - Gwen in VA 7:55 Jan 27 (2)
  • Gwen and Barb, what did you use for Calculus? - Teresa in TN 8:24 Jan 29 (0)
  • Same experience here. DD loves math again now that she's doing Calculus. nt - Barb F PA 14:12 Jan 27 (0)
• Not an expert here in *any way*, but (m) - Valerie(TX) 6:18 Jan 27 (0)
• My DD (also pre-C this year) says: "VACATION" - DollyM 5:47 Jan 27 (0)

Stacey L ... - Valerie(TX) 15:12 Jan 26 (2)

• I should have read the board before posting above... Stacey, you obviously have lots of folks thinking of you. (hugs) nt - Robin in Tx 20:01 Jan 26 (0)
• Glad you reminded me, Valerie....I'll be praying. NT - Carrie in NC 15:25 Jan 26 (0)

Julie in CA...I answered you below. nt - Anita in PA 15:11 Jan 26 (1)

• Thanks-just what I needed to know! nt - Julie in CA 15:41 Jan 27 (0)

Lial's Intermediate Algebra 7e - Jeannette 14:24 Jan 26 (1)

• Intermediate Algebra by Lial does not have much Trig... - Carrie in NC 15:29 Jan 26 (0)

Trisms: Has anyone used and liked this? nt - BJL 12:59 Jan 26 (2)

• Thank you so much. Your post was very helpful.nt - BJL 12:30 Jan 27 (0)
• We've used it for 3 years... Review inside (longish)... - ereks mom 11:04 Jan 27 (0)

Earth Science - lorna 12:05 Jan 26 (4)

• Broken record for video recommendation: Annenberg Foundation. - Jane in NC 12:09 Jan 26 (3)
  • Oops--forgot the link! - Jane in NC 12:27 Jan 26 (2)
    • Fantastic! Thank you so much. - Carrie in NC 15:32 Jan 26 (1)
      • Re: Fantastic! Thank you so much. - Lorna Morris 12:45 Jan 28 (0)

HOw long does one SAT II exam run, about 1 hour? nt - Osmosis Mom 12:01 Jan 26 (2)

• Yes. nt. - Gwen in VA 14:41 Jan 26 (1)
  • Thanks, Gwen nt - Osmosis Mom 16:10 Jan 26 (0)

What are you using for your 10th grader - Des 11:03 Jan 26 (7)

• Thanks ladies nt - Des 10:02 Jan 27 (0)
• Here's what my 10th grader is learning this year... - Merry 6:00 Jan 27 (1)
  • Oh, I forgot one more thing. Traditional Logic 1 and 2. nt - Merry 6:04 Jan 27 (0)
• This is what my 10th grader is using now - Quiver0f10 4:32 Jan 27 (0)
• 10th grade boy... - Chris in VA 14:29 Jan 26 (0)
• I have a 10th grader this year.... - Kelly in VA 14:10 Jan 26 (0)
• Re: What are you using for your 10th grader - Luann in ID 12:41 Jan 26 (0)

Conceptual Physics- what do I need? - BuildingBlocks 10:33 Jan 26 (1)

• TE is very handy - Ruth in Ottawa 13:48 Jan 26 (0)

Can a student bring blank graph paper into SAT exam? - Anne/PA 9:27 Jan 26 (4)

• Thanks! That's what I thought... nt - Anne/PA 11:03 Jan 26 (0)
• No. nm - Janet in WA 10:45 Jan 26 (0)
• My son is takin the test, too, so I looked at the College Board site ant here's what it says... - leslie 10:15 Jan 26 (1)
  • That would be "taking" and "and." Hopefully, his spelling is better than mine!! nt - leslie 10:17 Jan 26 (0)

Geography-do you teach it as a seperate subject or add it in w/other social sciences? - Diana in OR 8:53 Jan 26 (2)

• Isn't it strange how different districts have different requirements - hpymomof3 13:12 Jan 26 (0)
• We did lots of geography separately in jr. high. Ds is looking at AP Human Geography for next year. nt - FloridaLisa 8:59 Jan 26 (0)

TO: VH in MN Re: I've never posted a ques on this board.....If you used TOG for your 2nd/3rd rotation of History but dropped it...can you say why. Trying to decide between Truthquest and TOG...(m) - LisaWA 8:47 Jan 26 (1)

• Lisa, thank you....(m) - VH in MN 18:08 Jan 27 (0)

NEM and Geometry - is NEM enough? - Chelsea in TN 21:52 Jan 25 (8)

• One thing NEM is missing in Geometry - Carole in DE 10:38 Jan 26 (2)
  • Proofs can be helpful to a wide variety of kids - Ruth in Ottawa 4:57 Jan 27 (1)
    • I agree about the proofs. I have been told that mathematical proofs are excellent preparation for logical thinking in law school. - dirty ethel rackham 12:00 Jan 27 (0)
• We needed more... - Beth in OH 10:34 Jan 26 (0)
• I think it's more than sufficient (m) - Ria 5:45 Jan 26 (1)
  • Re: I think it's more than sufficient (m) - Chelsea 7:37 Jan 26 (0)
• My typing is way off this evening...... - Chelsea in Tn 21:54 Jan 25 (0)
• My typing is way off this evening...... - Chelsea in Tn 21:54 Jan 25 (0)

Senior's last semester --- one last chance at writing --- PTIW I - Lisa TX 21:46 Jan 25 (1)

• Thoughts: Why not take the rhetoric on-line course at Home2Teach - Valinbc 23:25 Jan 25 (0)

SusanAR - just noticed your post below and responded. NT - Lisa Marie in AR 21:28 Jan 25 (0)

Would this warrant a switch from Saxon to Lial's math? (m) - mom2jrcsc 20:27 Jan 25 (5)

• our experience - momee 10:53 Jan 26 (1)
  • We had the same experience with my dd, but my ds is - momof10 14:11 Jan 26 (0)
• Yes, try Lials. My dd hated Saxon and now barely tolerates Lials (more) - Ang in TX 5:44 Jan 26 (0)
• My 11yo is sailing through Lial's at a lesson of odds per day pace <sm> - Pamela 3:53 Jan 26 (0)
• If a child hates math and is avoiding it to the extent that your dd is, I would definitely switch. nt - MaryL 20:50 Jan 25 (0)

Question about teens and running their own businesses -- - Gwen in VA 17:57 Jan 25 (7)

• Thanks all. Plenty of food for thought here. He ha some books on reserve already! nt. - Gwen in VA 14:43 Jan 26 (0)
• When he gets a web site... - Paula H 8:32 Jan 26 (0)
• This is not too hard - Happy 7:14 Jan 26 (0)
• Also remember that unless he's 18+, he'll need an adult for signing things. nt - K-FL 4:49 Jan 26 (0)
• A few pointers... - GVA 4:40 Jan 26 (0)
• We had a home-based business with inventory (m) - DollyM 21:10 Jan 25 (1)
  • Look what I found - DollyM 21:13 Jan 25 (0)

Has anyone used Cordis Academy for high school? This is the academic program run by Master's Academy of Fine Arts. nt - mom2jrcsc 17:01 Jan 25 (0)

Putting US History together - Melissa 14:43 Jan 25 (1)

• We are doing our own thing... - LoriM 8:20 Jan 26 (0)

cross post - Could someone define "working definition" for me? - momof10 12:39 Jan 25 (2)

• Top of my head answer.... - Happy 12:58 Jan 25 (1)
  • Thanks - that's kind of what I was trying to explain to my - momof10 12:59 Jan 25 (0)

AP Biology Labs Prep-has anyone used this? (m) - MaryM 12:12 Jan 25 (0)

Does anyone have or know where I can find a schedule for Warriner's 3rd course?Thanks!nt - Gloria 11:23 Jan 25 (2)

• Not quite what you're looking for, but a big help for us was... - Carmen & Co. 14:44 Jan 25 (0)
• Re: Does anyone have or know where I can find a schedule for Warriner's 3rd course?Thanks!nt - MaryM 12:15 Jan 25 (0)

Geometry - Chelsea in tn 11:07 Jan 25 (1)

• I don't think Keys to Geometry would add much. nt - Laurie4b 21:35 Jan 25 (0)

What do you see as advantages/disadvantages of having more than 12 yrs. of school...(some of you mentioned 14)? m - Sunny 10:06 Jan 25 (4)

• the extra year of school will give my son a chance to... - coloradostef 19:40 Jan 25 (3)
  • I have a few questions for you, colorado stef! - nrg 12:06 Jan 27 (1)
    • answers - coloradostef 7:03 Jan 29 (0)
  • I agree it gives more time for maturity, especially for boys :) thanks. nt - Sunny 11:34 Jan 27 (0)

Do you consider Literature and Grammar/Composition separate subjects for your high schoolers, or do you lump them together under "English"? nt - ereks mom 10:03 Jan 25 (13)

• We spent so much time on the separate subjects that I felt we had to count them separately. nt - Regena in KY 9:19 Jan 28 (0)
• We lump. nt - Lisa TX 22:36 Jan 26 (0)
• I consider the amount of time they're spending . . . - Luann in ID 9:00 Jan 26 (0)
• Long answer inside... - Janet in WA 17:33 Jan 25 (0)
• We lump it together for 1 credit, I use a lit course that counts as 1/2 a cr and then give Gr and Comp 1/2 a cr. nt - Sharon in MD 15:13 Jan 25 (0)
• We lump, but I do give 1/2 credit for "themed" literature study over-and-above our normal analysis... - LoriM 13:59 Jan 25 (0)
• We lump, because that's pretty standard in schools and I don't want my kids' transcripts to look padded. - Jenny in Florida 12:24 Jan 25 (0)
• I'm a lumper. - DollyM 11:35 Jan 25 (1)
  • Exactly how we are handling it:) nt - Cassie 12:24 Jan 25 (0)
• The years that kids take (m) - Gwen in VA 10:51 Jan 25 (0)
• Here what we've done... - Dawn in MI 10:38 Jan 25 (0)
• I put them together on our transcript, but because we've spent so many hours doing them - Jean in Wisc. 10:22 Jan 25 (0)
• I lump them together under English. nt - Laura in CT 10:15 Jan 25 (0)

BJU US History: Do you use their tests? - Wendy 7:54 Jan 25 (3)

• I use their Test Builder Software....that way I pick the questions and can add my own too. nt - Sharon in MD 15:15 Jan 25 (0)
• We use the BJU tests. (more) - Dawn in MI 10:47 Jan 25 (0)
• Re: BJU US History: Do you use their tests? - CynthiaOK 9:16 Jan 25 (0)

After Lial's Intermediate Algebra/Algebra 2: what's next? - AH 6:52 Jan 25 (7)

• Thank you, ladies... - AH 5:24 Jan 26 (1)
  • PreCalculus 3/e is easy to find used (and old! LOL!)... - LoriM 7:53 Jan 26 (0)
• Lots of PreCalculus options, depending on your needs... - LoriM 13:57 Jan 25 (0)
• In the Lial series, the Precalc book covers everything in the Lial's Trig book... - Carrie in NC 13:02 Jan 25 (0)
• It's my understanding that Lial Precalculus and College Algebra & Trigonometry are the SAME books with different covers because... - ereks mom 12:53 Jan 25 (0)
• Usually precal with trig if trig wasn't covered in algebra2 (nt) - MaryM 11:46 Jan 25 (1)
  • Ignore the (nt) above; I did and found a message. (nm) - Kareni 13:43 Jan 25 (0)

anyone have experience with Omnibus 3 or Sonlight 100 for American history? - Jodi-FL 6:51 Jan 25 (4)

• We've just finished Sonlight 100 - Laura in VA 16:48 Jan 25 (3)
  • what grade did you use this for? - Jodi-FL 18:10 Jan 25 (1)
    • Re: what grade did you use this for? - Laura in VA 4:51 Jan 26 (0)
  • Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am really looking forward to using Core 100 when the time comes. :o) nm - LisaNY 17:25 Jan 25 (0)

Biblioplan Ancients for high school? - Laura in CT 6:10 Jan 25 (5)

• BP would work - Sylvia 11:35 Jan 25 (0)
• Here is something that worked for us...... - Brenda From Tenn 10:37 Jan 25 (2)
  • This does sound interesting! Thanks for posting it. -nt - Kathie in VA (looking 3 - 4 years ahead here!) 10:39 Jan 26 (0)
  • Thanks for this tip Brenda! Sounds like something we might enjoy using. (nt) - Dawn in MI 10:49 Jan 25 (0)
• I think so... - Linda in NM 6:47 Jan 25 (0)

Saxon Physics - math or science course?? - Osmosis Mom 4:40 Jan 25 (1)

• Re: Saxon Physics - math or science course?? - Margaret in CO 8:38 Jan 25 (0)

Anyone used or seen Generation Joshua? - Gamom3 3:59 Jan 25 (0)

Deeply Discouraged...long - Name inside 21:25 Jan 24 (19)

• meandering thoughts - ValB 8:13 Jan 27 (0)
• Your post is not pathetic at all..... - Kathy in NC 7:08 Jan 26 (3)
  • Kathy in NC - Barb in DC 3:43 Jan 29 (0)
  • Re: Your post is not pathetic at all..... - JLD 7:41 Jan 26 (0)
  • Re: Your post is not pathetic at all..... - Kathy in NC 7:12 Jan 26 (0)
• ( ( S ) ) I emailed you. - Cathy in KY 16:46 Jan 25 (0)
• THANK YOU for all of your heartfelt, encouraging responses! More later...(nt) - Shella 14:34 Jan 25 (0)
• Re: Deeply Discouraged...long - Pam L 11:39 Jan 25 (0)
• You know, when the Israelites came back from captivity (m) - Cathy in TX 8:49 Jan 25 (4)
  • Thanks for the encouragement--just what I needed! (nt) - Beth in OH 6:20 Jan 26 (0)
  • You've encouraged ME, and I thank you for this wonderful post! nt - Chris in VA 13:15 Jan 25 (2)
    • Me, too! nt. - Kathy in NC 7:14 Jan 26 (1)
      • I'm glad. : ) nt - Cathy in TX 11:40 Jan 26 (0)
• Don't dwell on past mistakes - set some goals and keep looking forward (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:52 Jan 25 (0)
• Re: Deeply Discouraged...long - DollyM 6:13 Jan 25 (1)
  • Re: Deeply Discouraged...long - JLD 8:18 Jan 25 (0)
• God is faithful, but the road can be long. I am praying for you -- (m) - Gwen in VA 5:54 Jan 25 (0)
• Re: Deeply Discouraged...long - Ang in TX 5:41 Jan 25 (0)
• ((S)) Praying for wisdom, strength, and peace for you today. nt - Deb in PA 5:00 Jan 25 (0)

How much freedom does your high schooler have to pick his course of study? - Laura K (NC) 20:27 Jan 24 (6)

• She is allowed a wide variety of choices for electives. (m) - ChurchPat of the Manor 6:53 Jan 25 (0)
• It's a cooperative venture. - Jenny in Florida 5:22 Jan 25 (1)
  • For us it is cooperative as well - Sharon in Md 15:28 Jan 25 (0)
• My daughter has a good bit of freedom. More than any kid we know and I would guess more than the great majority of kids. <sm> - Pamela 4:29 Jan 25 (0)
• Re: How much freedom does your high schooler have to pick his course of study? - DollyM 21:13 Jan 24 (1)
  • I would have to say about 80% freedom with my oldest. - Barb F PA 21:54 Jan 24 (0)

Frustrated with Physics - Jan P. 20:08 Jan 24 (3)

• Thanks for the input. - Jan P. 17:23 Jan 26 (0)
• Just to let you know - Gamom3 4:57 Jan 25 (0)
• Definitely... - LoriM 3:50 Jan 25 (0)

LH, I sent you email (m) - Sandra in FL 19:51 Jan 24 (0)

Trying again: question re: geometry supplement - Kimm in WA 19:47 Jan 24 (2)

• Have you seen this one? For $9.95, looks like it's worth a shot! - LoriM 8:50 Jan 25 (1)
  • Thanks Lori! This looks like what I was looking for. Their shipping is expensive, but I'll check out Amazon. nt - Kimm in WA 20:41 Jan 25 (0)

Spanish is Fun Book 2 -- Need Table of Contents - Jan P. 19:41 Jan 24 (2)

• Spanish is Fun book 2 topic list - Christi/NC 5:42 Jan 25 (1)
  • Thanks! - Jan P. 14:24 Jan 25 (0)

Any experience with Georgia Virtual School? - Heather in Savannah 19:21 Jan 24 (2)

• I was going to sign my ds up for a class, but they want his SSN, so I stopped....Yes from my understanding it is only 1"free" class...nt - Gamom3 5:29 Jan 25 (0)
• Piggbacking - Can you only take 1 class free of charge per semester? And how hard is it for homeschoolers to get in, since they get to register LAST? nt - mom2jrcsc 20:17 Jan 24 (0)

Correct formula for an ionic compound that contains magnesium ions and floride ions. Does anybody know it? - JT 18:59 Jan 24 (7)

• Re: Thank you all for helping out. - JT 20:00 Jan 25 (0)
• Roman numerals are only used... - sixaresuper 15:10 Jan 25 (1)
  • Re: Thanks for jumping in, Michelle :-). Your explanation makes sense. nt - JT 19:56 Jan 25 (0)
• Deb is right, but do you think you mean Manganese instead? - Annie G 6:58 Jan 25 (0)
• I was waiting for our resident Chemists to answer this (grin)... - Deb in PA 5:08 Jan 25 (2)
  • Trying again...link only - Deb in PA 5:10 Jan 25 (1)
    • And even one more link on ionic charge and writing formulas... - Deb in PA 5:20 Jan 25 (0)

How do I teach literary analysis? more... - Ang in TX 18:31 Jan 24 (9)

• Here's another good resource - VHS from inter-loan library... - MIch elle 18:26 Jan 25 (0)
• PASS books - MIch elle 15:42 Jan 25 (1)
  • Wow! Thanks! There is a lot of good stuff in there. nm - Ang in TX 18:12 Jan 25 (0)
• Thanks to all! I'm investigating your suggestions. nm - Ang in TX 8:51 Jan 25 (0)
• Recommended: - Laurel in CA 23:06 Jan 24 (2)
  • Second the .."Like a Professor" book, but for the teacher - Laurie4b 21:49 Jan 25 (0)
  • Hi, Laurel. Could you tell us which short stories you chose to use with Toolbook? nt - Barbara B. 17:26 Jan 25 (0)
• Other resources... - Lori D. 19:06 Jan 24 (0)
• Teaching the Classics link inside - SusanAR 18:48 Jan 24 (0)

Is Easy Grammar good enough or should I supplement w/ Rod&Staff? - Debbie in Ohio 17:04 Jan 24 (3)

• Re: Is Easy Grammar good enough or should I supplement w/ Rod&Staff? - Melody In Tx 21:30 Jan 24 (0)
• I would say it the other way around: Use R&S, supplement with EG... - Ellie 21:13 Jan 24 (0)
• Re: Is Easy Grammar good enough or should I supplement w/ Rod&Staff? - Pam L 17:11 Jan 24 (0)

About homeschoolers applying for colleges which require SAT II for most of the subjects... - Whitney 15:42 Jan 24 (14)

• I know I'm late in answering, but universities in TX must only ask for the same admission requirements as those from public schools. nt - Amy in TX 15:28 Jan 29 (0)
• If you send your children to a state post-secondary school in Georgia, - momof10 3:49 Jan 25 (6)
  • Re: If you send your children to a state post-secondary school in Georgia, - Mary 8:54 Jan 25 (5)
    • Hi, Mary - I listed it as "one of the options" (more) - momof10 12:44 Jan 25 (4)
      • Here's the section from the Board of Regents info on homeschoolers... - momof10 12:47 Jan 25 (3)
        • That's insane! - srjbdl 13:51 Jan 25 (1)
          • That's exactly what the homeschoolers who met with the Board of Regents - momof10 15:03 Jan 25 (0)
        • One key thing to remember -- - momof10 12:49 Jan 25 (0)
• Some schools require 2 SAT-II's; none that I know of require more than 5. nt. - Gwen in VA 18:42 Jan 24 (0)
• Generally not at the state schools, I've found. Many private schools, yes. Although some take the ACT instead. I had mine take some for the heck of it since she really wasn't sure where she was going and we didn't want to get caught at the end. nt - Barb F PA 16:43 Jan 24 (2)
  • Not at Univ of Florida. As from their web site. . . - K-FL 6:20 Jan 25 (1)
    • Yeah, I know. They are one of the annoying exceptions. I'm glad we don't live in FL anymore. nt - Barb F PA 14:49 Jan 25 (0)
• It depends on the college... - Kelly in VA 16:09 Jan 24 (1)
  • Actually, schools that specify the SAT II's won't usually accept the AP instead. nt - Barb F PA 16:45 Jan 24 (0)

Playing Catch up.... - BuildingBlocks 15:17 Jan 24 (7)

• Re: Playing Catch up.... - Pam L 16:13 Jan 24 (6)
  • Re: Playing Catch up.... - BuildingBlocks 17:07 Jan 24 (5)
    • Wow! I would say this speaks very highly for your "boxed curriculum" (sm) - Katia 9:14 Jan 25 (1)
      • Re: Wow! I would say this speaks very highly for your "boxed curriculum" (sm) - BuildingBlocks 10:42 Jan 25 (0)
    • Re: Playing Catch up.... - JLD 1:24 Jan 25 (1)
      • Re: Playing Catch up.... - BuildingBlocks 10:33 Jan 25 (0)
    • Re: Playing Catch up.... - Pam L 17:18 Jan 24 (0)

Writing Evaluator - anyone used one? - Trish 15:13 Jan 24 (1)

• Writing Assessment Services gets rave reviews... - LaJuana 0:29 Jan 26 (0)

Laura in VA re: Sonlight 300 and Omnibus - Chris in VA 14:12 Jan 24 (1)

• Re: Laura in VA re: Sonlight 300 and Omnibus - Laura in VA 15:02 Jan 24 (0)

About how many academic courses per year are on your high schoolers trancript? - MaryM 14:08 Jan 24 (22)

• 4 or 5 academic courses (math, science, history/geography & English) plus 3 or more electives (foreign/classical language, music, Bible, etc.). nt - ereks mom 11:25 Jan 25 (0)
• Our schedule feels full with 6.5 credits. nm - Deb in PA 5:22 Jan 25 (0)
• Mine averages about 8.5. - Jenny in Florida 4:39 Jan 25 (0)
• 5-6 academic courses and two or three electives (1/2 credit) (m) - Gwen in VA 18:47 Jan 24 (0)
• On average, 7-8 per year..... - Kelly in VA 16:11 Jan 24 (0)
• Schools do 6-8 depending. That seems reasonable for me. But I don't put things like piano lessons, P.E. etc on there. <nt> - Pamela 15:45 Jan 24 (7)
  • We don't either . I think having extra-curricular stuff on the transcipt is important, and that's where I put music lessons, organized sports, and clubs. nt - Laurie4b 21:52 Jan 25 (0)
  • Our charter considers 6 classes/semester a full load... - Laurel in CA 16:56 Jan 24 (2)
    • Could you do the work in the summer and just turn it in the - LH 18:44 Jan 24 (1)
      • Well, yes, but if we exceed 6 units (and my plan for college prep already does that) - Laurel in CA 23:11 Jan 24 (0)
  • Ontario grants hs credit for upper level music lessons - Ruth in Ottawa 15:53 Jan 24 (1)
    • BC does, too - the schools also give credit for lifeguard courses and a variety of other things. nt - Sarah CB 17:07 Jan 24 (0)
  • 6-8? I can't imagine being there for that many hours a day! :-o nt - Ellie 15:50 Jan 24 (0)
• We didn't organize our transcript by year. We organized it by category (all maths together, etc.) Frankly, I'm not even sure how many credits our sons earned per year. nm - Janet in WA 15:39 Jan 24 (6)
  • We do this too except we put the most recent course completed in each catagory at the top. It seems to draw attention to the most impressive courses in each catagory. No dates for us. nt - Barb F PA 16:48 Jan 24 (1)
    • I don't think completion dates are necessary. But because of the nature of our sons' transcripts (credits earned through various sources at various times), we felt the dates helped the whole thing make more sense. nm - Janet in WA 19:15 Jan 24 (0)
  • janet, can you tell me more about this please? I like this concept! (nt) - MaryM 15:51 Jan 24 (3)
    • Well... - Janet in WA 16:00 Jan 24 (1)
      • Great, thanks! This plan seems to deal well with the courses taken and not get hung up on the year. I like it! (nt) - MaryM 16:14 Jan 24 (0)
    • Okay, I know how to use the cap key, Janet. Sorry. - MaryM 15:52 Jan 24 (0)
• My high schoolers have 7-8 credits per year. nt - Christi/NC 14:19 Jan 24 (0)
• I think sometimes homeschoolers give school credit for lessons and experiences that non-homeschoolers just list as activities. Perhaps they are trying to avoid this. Ds had ... - Chris in VA 14:18 Jan 24 (0)

Vocab from Classical Roots: Do I have to have the test book? nt - Kay 13:52 Jan 24 (3)

• We have it and it has been VERY helpful...nm - Melody In Tx 21:32 Jan 24 (0)
• probably (m) - Bev in Atlanta 15:12 Jan 24 (1)
  • Thanks, I'll get it. nt - Kay 16:34 Jan 24 (0)

Is Streams of Civilization enough History for an 11th grader?...nt - Gamom3 13:32 Jan 24 (0)

LoriM, thanks for your response to my Jacobs/Lial's Q. (m) - LisaNY 12:46 Jan 24 (2)

• Are things ever *not* crazy? (c: (nt) - LoriM 14:01 Jan 25 (1)
  • Come to think of it, no! Just varying degrees of crazy, I guess. :o) nm - LisaNY 18:17 Jan 25 (0)

Microeconomics -Is this a math-course or an elective? - Osmosis Mom 12:08 Jan 24 (3)

• Like Jenny, econ falls under social science or business but not math. (nt) - MaryM 13:47 Jan 24 (0)
• Economics--as I understand it--is usually considered a social science, not a math. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 12:45 Jan 24 (1)
  • That's how I originally understood it as well. Thanks nt - Osmosis Mom 14:22 Jan 24 (0)

My self-directed students leave me twiddling my thumbs - ValB 11:00 Jan 24 (4)

• Re: My self-directed students leave me twiddling my thumbs - Linda in Tx 16:35 Jan 24 (0)
• Gosh - this is our house, too, but I called it "success!" - DollyM 13:16 Jan 24 (0)
• one small idea(m) - Patricia 11:28 Jan 24 (1)
  • Two options... - Cathy in KY 13:07 Jan 24 (0)

Allied High School..an online high school.. - Whitney 10:31 Jan 24 (0)

Can I do American Goverment & Economics in one semester, or do we need a semester for EACH? I want to use the Uncle Eric books. nt - ereks mom 10:15 Jan 24 (13)

• Ereks mom.. I found something that might be of some help - Gamom3 13:34 Jan 24 (6)
  • Did you include a link? If so, it didn't post. : ) nt - ereks mom 16:02 Jan 24 (5)
    • trying again...link inside(I hope!) - Gamom3 17:30 Jan 24 (2)
      • Thanks! This looks like just what I need! nt - ereks mom 19:29 Jan 24 (0)
      • This one has it!. - Gamom3 17:30 Jan 24 (0)
    • trying again...link inside(I hope!) - Gamom3 17:29 Jan 24 (0)
    • trying again...link inside(I hope!) - Gamom3 17:29 Jan 24 (0)
• We did the Uncle Eric books for fun...I wouldn't consider them a course even with a SG but they could be added to a text.(nt) - MaryM 12:12 Jan 24 (2)
  • P.S. MODG has a combined syllabus for this. (nt) - MaryM 13:47 Jan 24 (1)
    • Link to info on MODG syllabi - MaryM 16:40 Jan 24 (0)
• Can you tell me about these, I was looking on the site and - Gamom3 10:41 Jan 24 (1)
  • I have Whatever Happened to Penny Candy and a companion volume, Economics... - ereks mom 16:20 Jan 24 (0)
• You can do them both in one semester... - LoriM 10:31 Jan 24 (0)

Part 2 of HELP Q: - Gamom3 10:08 Jan 24 (0)

HELP me make a quick decision..PLEASE!! - Gamom3 8:52 Jan 24 (1)

• Assign essay answers... - Cathy in KY 9:16 Jan 24 (0)

Thanks for the comments. (more) - KathyP 8:30 Jan 24 (0)

So, what math sequence has your highschooler done? - Osmosis Mom 8:11 Jan 24 (27)

• Re: So, what math sequence has your highschooler done? - Linda in Tx 16:38 Jan 24 (0)
• Carefully look at what the colleges she is interested in require (m) - In Texas, a lot of the state schools require alg I, geometry, Alg II, and one semester of a higher math. 16:09 Jan 24 (2)
  • And in NC it's 4 years - Alg 1, 2, Geometry, and 1 higher (full year.) nt - srjbdl 5:35 Jan 25 (0)
  • Oops. - Lisa TX 18:33 Jan 24 (0)
• Re: So, what math sequence has your highschooler done? - ValB 15:20 Jan 24 (0)
• Re: So, what math sequence has your highschooler done? - DollyM 13:13 Jan 24 (0)
• Mine will have Algebra I (pre-high school), Geometry, Algebra II, Geometry II and, possibly, Precalc. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 12:47 Jan 24 (0)
• I'm hooked on the old Dolciani books... - Jane in NC 12:40 Jan 24 (2)
  • Jane, Dociani fan here too. Math success story (m) - Gwen in VA 18:53 Jan 24 (1)
    • Unfortunately a lot of students give up on math before they really discover what mathematics is all about... - Jane in NC 6:10 Jan 25 (0)
• 18 yoPre-Alg, Alg 1, Alg 2, Geometry. 17 yo Alg 2, Adv math, Acc Adv Math and will do calculus next year. 15 yo NON Math kid pre Alg and now Alg 1 Will do Alg 2 next and then geometry in 12th nt - Quiver0f10 12:28 Jan 24 (1)
  • 17 yo is taking honors physics this year in addition to the acc adv math nt - Quiver0f10 12:30 Jan 24 (0)
• What is your daughter planning to do PHS? - Barb F. PA 11:53 Jan 24 (3)
  • So, could she go into Calculus right after Trigonometry? - Osmosis Mom 12:04 Jan 24 (2)
    • This is what I've been told but she has to really, really have her Algebra II and Trig. - Barb F PA 13:26 Jan 24 (1)
      • Thanks. I think she'll do fine then as she is working very thoroughly - Osmosis Mom 14:23 Jan 24 (0)
• Geometry, Alg 2, Precalc and then Calculus starting in the Fall followed by Stat (m) - MaryM 11:52 Jan 24 (0)
• here... - Margaret in CO 11:22 Jan 24 (3)
  • Saxon Physics -so, that counts as a Math, not Physics course? - Osmosis Mom 12:06 Jan 24 (0)
  • wanted to add... - Margaret in CO 11:25 Jan 24 (1)
    • You know, it's good to hear you say that. I'm considering this with daughter #2. She's getting sick of Alg II. Thanks for sharing your experience. nt - Barb F. PA 11:56 Jan 24 (0)
• Alg 1, Geo, Alg2, PreCalc here....(the last one will be at the comm. college)...nt - Kelly in VA 11:14 Jan 24 (0)
• what we've done so far... - Christina in ME 10:28 Jan 24 (0)
• My older dd's sequence looks like: - LoriM 10:24 Jan 24 (1)
  • We spread out high school too... - Barb F. PA 11:46 Jan 24 (0)
• Our plan: - Lisa TX 8:34 Jan 24 (0)
• Mine so far.... - Carrie in NC 8:23 Jan 24 (0)

Can you do Vocabulary From Classical Roots 3 days a week? If so, how long would it take per day? (nt) - Deborah 7:50 Jan 24 (4)

• yes, it can be done - Bev in Atlanta 10:08 Jan 24 (3)
  • thanks..and how long does it take her to do 1 lesson? (nt) - Deborah 10:10 Jan 24 (2)
    • I think this is what you're asking..... - Bev in Atlanta 15:18 Jan 24 (1)
      • wanted to clarify - Bev in Atlanta 7:24 Jan 25 (0)

Looking to buy used Keystone studyguide, books.... - K 7:47 Jan 24 (1)

• Re: Keystone - Laura in VA 8:30 Jan 24 (0)

Thames & Kosmos Chem 1000, 2000, or 3000 Kits - Reviews? - Janice in NJ 7:36 Jan 24 (4)

• We're mildly disappointed. - Jenny in Florida 10:11 Jan 24 (0)
• We are using 3000 - Danielle 7:43 Jan 24 (2)
  • Danielle, do you use a textbook with this? nt - mooooom 10:04 Jan 24 (1)
    • sort of - Danielle 13:46 Jan 25 (0)

I've never posted a ques on this board.....If you used TOG for your 2nd/3rd rotation of History but dropped it...can you say why. Trying to decide between Truthquest and TOG...(m) - VH in MN 6:35 Jan 24 (4)

• We used TOG and dropped it for the exact reasons Laura did... - gr8tful4grace 14:00 Jan 24 (0)
• We used TOG for 1 1/2 years but dropped it... - Laura in CT 13:50 Jan 24 (2)
  • Same as Laura... - Linda in NM 6:40 Jan 25 (0)
  • Thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I am afraid of. (nt) - VH in MN 19:21 Jan 24 (0)

My ds understands Spanish but can't speak it. How or what.... - Judy 6:19 Jan 24 (6)

• Two comments--a tutor and Pimsleur - Christi/NC 9:28 Jan 24 (2)
  • My library has Pimsleur to download too - BUT YOU CAN'T DOWNLOAD IT TO A MAC!!! Aaaarrgghh! nt - mom2jrcsc 19:51 Jan 24 (1)
    • That's such a bummer! nt - Christi/NC 5:43 Jan 25 (0)
• Pimsleur - Danielle 7:45 Jan 24 (2)
  • Re: Pimsleur - Nicole Le Clerc 5:26 Jan 29 (0)
  • Yup ;) nm - Nan in Mass 8:39 Jan 24 (0)

If you only had TWO years to teach your son to write.... - Michele in NC 5:46 Jan 24 (18)

• Start with Wordsmith (not Craftsman, just Wordsmith). It starts with words and sentences. nt - Sahara 11:06 Jan 25 (0)
• ACK!!!!!!!!!!!! - Michele in NC 5:53 Jan 25 (0)
• Ds is beginning PTIW II; dd is on week 14 of PTIW I. It works well for us!. An 11th - SusanAR 12:50 Jan 24 (0)
• I recommend PTIW. Its been wonderful for us this year! nt - Quiver0f10 12:32 Jan 24 (0)
• Piggybacking: Could one start with PTIW Level 2... - Diana in OR 9:04 Jan 24 (0)
• We used PTIW and it was an excellent course (m) - LisaNY 7:40 Jan 24 (2)
  • Wow! Some wierd characters in that post. I don't know how that happend - sorry! nm - LisaNY 7:41 Jan 24 (1)
    • ha! *weird* :o) nm - LisaNY 10:44 Jan 24 (0)
• Put That in Writing possibly? What do ya'll think? - Deborah 7:19 Jan 24 (0)
• Put That In Writing Book 1 is wonderful! - MaryM 7:14 Jan 24 (0)
• What I did.... - Pamela 6:50 Jan 24 (0)
• Doing this now - Happy 6:29 Jan 24 (0)
• My situation is different . . . - Jenny in Florida 5:59 Jan 24 (0)
• A couple of places to start ... - DollyM 5:57 Jan 24 (3)
  • It's Mariconda and here's a link - Dolly 5:59 Jan 24 (2)
    • Re: It's Mariconda and here's a link - DollyM 5:59 Jan 24 (1)
      • Link to the Four-Square thing - DollyM 6:04 Jan 24 (0)
• Oh, and we need a program that starts with *paragraphs*. - Michele in NC 5:48 Jan 24 (0)

Attended a Stock Market Game workshop yesterday... (With thanks to momof7 for recommending this program.) - Jane in NC 3:29 Jan 24 (6)

• Question about the workshop - Ruth in NC 6:13 Jan 24 (3)
  • Thanks to you both. - Ruth in NC 8:22 Jan 24 (0)
  • At the workshop... - Jane in NC 7:44 Jan 24 (0)
  • Hey, I grew up in G'boro! Love TN though. As far as the workshop.... - momof7 6:37 Jan 24 (0)
• We had a great time with it in the fall. We all learned a lot..... - momof7 4:58 Jan 24 (1)
  • Really? - Jane in NC 7:46 Jan 24 (0)

Reviews Wanted: Dad's Lessons: Trigonometry - Dennis 2:43 Jan 24 (1)

• Re: Reviews Wanted: Dad's Lessons: Trigonometry - Myrtle 15:12 Jan 24 (0)

Bob Jones Algebra I - reviews appreciated. I'm still searching for "our" algebra program. TIA nt - MIch elle 18:20 Jan 23 (3)

• Re: Bob Jones Algebra I - reviews appreciated. I'm still searching for "our" algebra program. TIA nt - Michelle in AL 20:10 Jan 23 (2)
  • Thanks... - MIch elle 5:36 Jan 24 (1)
    • Re: Thanks... - Michelle in AL 8:08 Jan 24 (0)

Looking for a grammar review workbook (m) - Cindy in C-ville 18:14 Jan 23 (1)

• Not sure if this would interest you or not.... - Janet TX 23:29 Jan 23 (0)

Digital Scale Help - ReneeR 17:42 Jan 23 (2)

• No calibrated weight needed! - Ailaena 13:01 Jan 24 (0)
• Re: Digital Scale Help - Carole in DE 18:55 Jan 23 (0)

Please recommend your favorite historical novels for U.S. history 1700 - today. Thanks. nt - Lemonshine 16:42 Jan 23 (1)

• Here are some of my ds' favorites: (m) - FloridaLisa 6:06 Jan 24 (0)

Update... - StaceyL in Canada 15:33 Jan 23 (22)

• I just dropped by, too, after being away from the board for awhile. - Jan P. 14:40 Jan 25 (0)
• Oh, Stacey, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I've been away for some time and just dropped by. I'll definately be praying, Friday and beyond. nt - Jules 9:57 Jan 25 (0)
• Stacey, we're holding you up in prayer esp. today and tomorrow. May God soften the hearts of your ex's family and may He surround you and your boys with His peace and love (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:51 Jan 25 (0)
• Oh what a HARD place to be. Praying for you and your boys - thanks so much for the update. Be intentional and plan something *good* for Saturday that you all can do. Hugs... nt - readwithem 23:17 Jan 24 (0)
• Been off-line this week --SO sorry to come back and hear of this terrible event! Praying for your family, Stacey. (nt) - Lori D. 15:46 Jan 24 (0)
• Re: Update... - Melissa 6:59 Jan 24 (0)
• I will also be praying for you and your boys, Stacey. This is all just so very, very sad. nt - KathyP 6:41 Jan 24 (0)
• ((Stacey)), you are in my thoughts and prayers. (nt) - VH in MN 6:13 Jan 24 (0)
• Stacey, we are praying for you and your children (nt) - Veronica in VA 4:21 Jan 24 (0)
• Thank you for taking the time to update us, we will certainly continue to uphold you in prayer (nt) - Clara in Miami 19:38 Jan 23 (0)
• "Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10). May His peace be with you and your boys. I will continue to pray for you all. nt - percytruffle 19:33 Jan 23 (0)
• I will keep you in my prayers. I don't do well with these things so close to the board.......... - Padmé 18:58 Jan 23 (0)
• You and your boys are in my prayers! nt - MIch elle 18:16 Jan 23 (0)
• {{{oh, Stacey}}} - JennW in SoCal 17:44 Jan 23 (0)
• Re: Update... - Colleen in NS 17:26 Jan 23 (0)
• Stacey, I will continue to pray. nt - Christi/NC 17:19 Jan 23 (0)
• (((Stacey))) I'll be praying that you & your boys will be shielded from any more pain than you are already enduring. nm - LisaNY 17:00 Jan 23 (0)
• Just remember, all your friends *here* would be there surrounding you if we could. (nt) - Jodi-FL 16:39 Jan 23 (0)
• Stacey, I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for you and your dear boys. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 16:28 Jan 23 (0)
• Continued prayers. Stacey. (nt) - MaryM 16:07 Jan 23 (0)
• I am so sorry. Hope the best for you and your kids nt - Osmosis Mom 15:52 Jan 23 (0)
• ((Stacey)) I am praying and will continue, especially on Friday. nt - Cathy in TX 15:52 Jan 23 (0)

Do you think WriteShop is enough to prepare for the SAT essay & college? - Deborah 15:17 Jan 23 (2)

• No. After doing the first half of WriteShop II with my 8th grader, I moved over to using Jensen's Format Writing (more) - JFS in IL 16:24 Jan 23 (1)
  • Read my psot - I encourage using BOTH programs as time permits :-) nt - JFS in IL 16:25 Jan 23 (0)

JFYI: BJU dvds prices coming down Feb 1st. - Jenileigh 13:17 Jan 23 (0)

Can we talk Summer Computer Camps? - DollyM 12:58 Jan 23 (0)

Crosspost from General Board: Oh!!! OH!!!! OH MY!! - Ria 12:23 Jan 23 (12)

• What wonderful news! Conga-rats!! nt - Valerie(TX) 16:41 Jan 24 (0)
• Maria, I'm so excited for you both! We go through the process next year and I'm so nervous and excited. You give me hope :) nt - Barb F PA 13:33 Jan 24 (0)
• Brava! Brava! - Jane in NC 17:00 Jan 23 (0)
• That is THRILLING!! Congrats to your DD and to you for your hard work. NT - MamaBess 14:55 Jan 23 (0)
• Ria, we are getting ready for a scholarship weekend. Did your dd have to write an essay or be interviewed? - Jean in Wisc 14:21 Jan 23 (1)
  • Not for this one, but she will for another (m) - Ria 14:32 Jan 23 (0)
• That is wonderful! Thanks for sharing the good news! (nt) - Dawn in MI 13:47 Jan 23 (0)
• GRIN - and why am I not surprised? Congrats to both of you! Awesome! nm - Nan in Mass 13:21 Jan 23 (0)
• WOW! CONGRATS to you both! What wonderful news! (nt) - Sharon in MD 13:17 Jan 23 (0)
• X-CELLENT!! Wonderful! ... - Cathy in KY 12:46 Jan 23 (1)
  • Re: X-CELLENT!! Wonderful! ... - Ria 13:18 Jan 23 (0)
• Congratulations to you both--that is fantastic!! (nt) - Kathleen 12:30 Jan 23 (0)

The Teaching Company - Geometry - comments/help needed - Loretta 11:47 Jan 23 (2)

• Teaching Co. Geometry covers two column proofs and most (if not all) theorems covered in a traditional text......(m).. - Lesley 11:54 Jan 28 (0)
• Teaching Co Geometry is a very light weight course with only a few problems/lesson. It is a great supplement, though, to other geometry courses like Teaching Textbooks, Chalkdust, etc. in our experience. HTH's. - Janet 11:58 Jan 23 (0)

Can someone share their weekly schedule for Vocabulary from Classical Roots? - Kay 11:38 Jan 23 (3)

• What we do..... - Melody In Tx 21:56 Jan 23 (0)
• what we do is.... - Bev in Atlanta 14:12 Jan 23 (0)
• Our schedule - Cassie 11:59 Jan 23 (0)

More math angst: Kathleen, or other with substantial Aleks experience, a question, please (m) - regular poster 11:32 Jan 23 (6)

• Re: More math angst: Kathleen, or other with substantial Aleks experience, a question, please (m) - Kathleen 7:00 Jan 24 (2)
  • I'm just saying this with an A personality, that I think a student needs a mix... - Padmé 16:27 Jan 24 (1)
    • Oh, no doubt...(m) - Kathleen 18:43 Jan 24 (0)
• I know my son could explain concepts to someone who didn't understand..... - momof7 4:56 Jan 24 (0)
• I don't agree with Kathleen about it being a stand alone, but it could be... - Padmé 19:00 Jan 23 (0)
• Not Kathleen but,,, (m) - MaryM 14:04 Jan 23 (0)

StaceyL in Canada .. thinking of your family, praying for you..you ok? nt - Corby 9:22 Jan 23 (2)

• Praying here too. (m) - Lisa TX 12:40 Jan 23 (0)
• Praying here too, for you and your dc. nt - Michele in MN 10:11 Jan 23 (0)

sort of a branch off post below regarding academic levels - hpymomof3 9:04 Jan 23 (2)

• Re: sort of a branch off post below regarding academic levels - Pam L 11:42 Jan 23 (1)
  • Re: sort of a branch off post below regarding academic levels - hpymomof3 13:02 Jan 23 (0)

Would Key to Geometry cover enough for ds to do ok on the SAT? He's having trouble with TT--and I thought I'd picked a fairly easy program! nt - Chris in VA 8:32 Jan 23 (6)

• Geometry Success in 20 minutes a day .........(m)... - Lesley 12:04 Jan 28 (0)
• Key to Geometry has no proofs at all; my son did Math U See Geometry and loved it. Check it out.nt - Kate in CA 8:43 Jan 23 (4)
  • My dd is taking Algebra 1 right now w/another program. Could she do MUS Geometry w/o having previously used any MUS levels? nt - K in MI 11:34 Jan 24 (0)
  • Does MUS have a lot of proof work in it? Thanks. - Janet 16:45 Jan 23 (0)
  • Yes, the proof are what's throwing him off. thanks. nt - Chris in VA 9:31 Jan 23 (1)
    • No, Key to Geometry is not a sufficient test prep - LoriM 9:38 Jan 23 (0)

Where do your kids do school? - Lisa TX 8:12 Jan 23 (18)

• we have a schoolroom, where I sit most of the time as well. My dd.... - Peela 0:17 Jan 24 (0)
• Anywhere they wanted -- as long as the place they chose didn't interfere in some way with their work. nm - Janet in WA 14:54 Jan 23 (0)
• Re: How old is your daughter? - sara in florida 11:48 Jan 23 (4)
  • Age and personality - Lisa TX 12:49 Jan 23 (3)
    • Could you have two times a day set up to "chat"??? - Pamela 13:49 Jan 23 (1)
      • Great idea!! nt - Lisa TX 15:01 Jan 23 (0)
    • Another thought - Lisa TX 12:54 Jan 23 (0)
• We have a school room, but... - Robin in DFW 11:21 Jan 23 (0)
• My kids do it wherever they wish....Sometimes they feel the need to move somewhere quieter, darker, lighter, whatever. How old is your daughter? - Pamela 10:59 Jan 23 (0)
• My 10th grader does her schoolwork in her room.... - Kelly in VA 9:59 Jan 23 (2)
  • Re: Question about your 10th grader working alone - sara in florida 11:45 Jan 23 (1)
    • Re: Question about your 10th grader working alone - Kelly in VA 12:06 Jan 23 (0)
• We do school in the kitchen most of the time - hpymomof3 9:48 Jan 23 (0)
• everywhere - Pam 9:36 Jan 23 (0)
• We have desks and a designated "school area" in the living room. However . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:34 Jan 23 (0)
• First floor of the house - Carole in DE 8:45 Jan 23 (0)
• We have a school room, but I do let mine go to their rooms for reading/studying - nt - StaceyinLA 8:34 Jan 23 (0)
• We have a school room in the basement ("the dungeon"), but ... - Chris in VA 8:17 Jan 23 (0)

My *broken record* recommendation for anyone teaching kids to write the SAT essay (m) - Valerie(TX) 6:37 Jan 23 (2)

• My library has this, thanks, I should be able to review it in a week :-) - Carole in DE 8:42 Jan 23 (0)
• Thanks for the confirmation! I was just going to order RRR this am from RR! (ha ha) nt - Chris in VA 8:12 Jan 23 (0)

Why is it... conflicting reports about academic levels... - Nan in Mass 5:18 Jan 23 (50)

• Thank you everyone for helping with this... - Nan in Mass 10:41 Jan 24 (0)
• I wanted to respond to this yesterday, but it was a school day for me...(LONG) - LoriM 5:05 Jan 24 (17)
  • From reading English novels GRIN (don't really know much about this)... - Nan in Mass 8:54 Jan 24 (14)
    • Definitely cyclical, but then growing knowledge over time is influential as well - LoriM 10:14 Jan 24 (12)
      • If the state schools decide to start covering probability it might hurt the state lotteries! LOL nm - Ang in TX 13:17 Jan 24 (0)
      • May I join this discussion? (m) - Jane in NC 12:25 Jan 24 (7)
        • I do know that my grandparents' first math class in college was Calculus. - srjbdl 17:56 Jan 24 (0)
        • I really don't know... - LoriM 13:47 Jan 24 (2)
          • Actually... - Jane in NC 15:25 Jan 24 (1)
            • No, *I* graduated high school in 1983! LOL! - LoriM 3:44 Jan 25 (0)
        • I used to have (and wish I could still find) an 8th grade leaving exam... - Nan in Mass 13:36 Jan 24 (2)
          • There is an 8th grade exam from (I believe) the late 1800s on the Accelerated Achievement (A2) website...it's tough! - Robin in DFW 15:27 Jan 24 (1)
            • I think I remember from Snopes that one of those "exams" was a hoax. Not sure. nt - Valerie(TX) 16:39 Jan 24 (0)
      • Re: Definitely cyclical, but then growing knowledge over time is influential as well - Nan in Mass 10:38 Jan 24 (2)
        • Yes, we talked about Plato the first night of class... - LoriM 10:44 Jan 24 (1)
          • Ha ha! nm - Nan in Mass 10:54 Jan 24 (0)
    • I suppose I should add... - Nan in Mass 8:57 Jan 24 (0)
  • I wonder where that study was done? - srjbdl 6:04 Jan 24 (1)
    • The study took place in 30 school across the country--private, public, rural and city, small and large... - LoriM 7:39 Jan 24 (0)
• Well, dd had so much work to do she never had any time to actually study or learn. - Lolly 19:23 Jan 23 (0)
• Three things come to mind: busywork, shallow teaching and not thinking outside the box. (m) - FloridaLisa 8:59 Jan 23 (1)
  • I, too, have enjoyed this conversation. I'm now questioning my own teaching methods... - Ang in TX 14:34 Jan 23 (0)
• Having a dd in ps hs...(this is LONG and rambling) - Robin in DFW 8:41 Jan 23 (6)
  • Similiar Middle School Experience... - e. in nc 9:50 Jan 23 (0)
  • Huh - that's interesting. We are having the opposite experience so far (m) - LisaNY 8:58 Jan 23 (4)
    • I'm sure there are many experiences... - Robin in DFW 10:26 Jan 23 (3)
      • Robin, I should have clarified (m) - LisaNY 10:57 Jan 23 (2)
        • No biggie... - Robin in DFW 11:12 Jan 23 (1)
          • I can imagine how very frustrating it can be to be a teacher these days. :o( nm - LisaNY 12:53 Jan 23 (0)
• I will add... - Jane in NC 8:03 Jan 23 (1)
  • Re: AP test and the Newsweek list of top schools... - Raders Fan 8:46 Jan 23 (0)
• One more thing to add - hpymomof3 7:51 Jan 23 (1)
  • I have seen this over and over in our area, it is the norm. I agree, the parents bare a lot of the blame. (nt) - Lisa Marie in AR 9:40 Jan 23 (0)
• High school students in my area spend an enormous amount of time on group projects... - Ang in TX 7:36 Jan 23 (1)
  • This describes my ds in ps as well. nt - srjbdl 10:01 Jan 23 (0)
• I agree with all the excellent reasons state here... (m) - MaryM 7:28 Jan 23 (0)
• lots of busywork that serves no purpose ... - AngieW in Texas 7:16 Jan 23 (0)
• I see a few problems - hpymomof3 6:59 Jan 23 (0)
• Where I live...(m) - Kathleen 6:54 Jan 23 (4)
  • I agree that there are two types of students, but I feel badly for the ones... - Gwen in VA 14:24 Jan 23 (2)
    • How/where do you find the AP scores for a district? nt - SusanAR 17:25 Jan 23 (1)
      • Some districts post them online. My district has had a bunch of scathing newspaper articles about the AP scores. nt. - Gwen in VA 17:45 Jan 23 (0)
  • I agree with your dichotomy. I see that where I live. nt - Holly S/NC 10:23 Jan 23 (0)
• Nan, I've wondered about this very thing.... - Nicole 6:23 Jan 23 (5)
  • Re: Nan, I've wondered about this very thing.... - Lisa Marie in Arkansas 8:10 Jan 23 (4)
    • Lisa Marie, where in AR? - SusanAR 21:16 Jan 23 (1)
      • Re: Lisa Marie, where in AR? - Lisa Marie in AR 21:27 Jan 25 (0)
    • How *tragic* that a student who really wanted to learn, was not given the opportunity to do so (m) - LisaNY 8:49 Jan 23 (0)
    • This sounds so much like my dd's experience - hpymomof3 8:39 Jan 23 (0)
• quality vs quantity.......not focusing on strictly academics but social reform.nt - momof7 6:08 Jan 23 (0)

Julie in CA - I'm using the Stewardship Math Course right now... - Anita in PA 4:44 Jan 23 (2)

• Thank you, and one more question... - Julie in CA 6:58 Jan 23 (1)
  • Yes, I feel certain it could be done in half a year. nt - Anita in PA 15:08 Jan 26 (0)

LH, I sent you email (m) - Sandra in FL 23:18 Jan 22 (0)

AP Macroeconomics exam in VA, MD, or PA? (m) - Gwen in VA 21:18 Jan 22 (6)

• THANK YOU for the suggestions. I am waiting for 1 phone call..I'll call these schools later this week. Thanks again. nt - Gwen in VA 12:37 Jan 23 (0)
• Re: AP Macroeconomics exam in VA, MD, or PA? (m) - Jennifer in VA 4:25 Jan 23 (1)
  • Or their archrival in Orange, VA -- Woodberry Forest (Go Tigers!). I emailed... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:54 Jan 23 (0)
• How about... - Valerie(TX) 3:42 Jan 23 (0)
• Call here... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:54 Jan 22 (1)
  • I have called there, and unfortunately it's not that simple (m) - Gwen in VA 22:28 Jan 22 (0)

The link posted under Geography below is a WONDERFUL resource for many different subjects...it even has Destinos (Spanish) as well as French and German--FREE - Jann in TX 21:05 Jan 22 (4)

• nuts. I can't get the video to work on my MacBook. Any ideas? - Nicole 6:06 Jan 23 (1)
  • i had to go through 3 different browsers to get my mac - Deidre in GA 11:28 Jan 23 (0)
• I love it too! I had a question about Destinos if anyone has used it......could it be used in late elementary and middle school or is it really geared to hs? - momof7 5:30 Jan 23 (0)
• We love this site! - Jenny in Florida 4:43 Jan 23 (0)

Substantives in R&S 7 are driving me nuts...and thoughts on taking it slower... - Shella 20:51 Jan 22 (3)

• No tips here, only we are in the same boat. I started dd with R&S7... - Ang in TX 15:28 Jan 23 (0)
• Re: Substantives in R&S 7 are driving me nuts...and thoughts on taking it slower... - Cathy in TX 11:05 Jan 23 (1)
  • I agree with Cathy. Backing up a bit might be painful for her (m) - LisaNY 12:55 Jan 23 (0)

Anyone had this grammar problem as you advanced through high school? - Brenda From Tenn 15:45 Jan 22 (7)

• Think I'm getting the picture! Thanks, ladies! - Brenda From Tenn 18:26 Jan 22 (0)
• I taught grammar in high school because... - Janet in WA 18:07 Jan 22 (0)
• Re: Anyone had this grammar problem as you advanced through high school? - Pam L 17:29 Jan 22 (0)
• Don't teach grammar in high school! Instead... - Cathy in KY 16:56 Jan 22 (0)
• What grammar book are you currently using? - Laura in VA 16:39 Jan 22 (2)
  • Yes, that is where we are. Book 8 but don't know if we will finish it this year. Should I just not sweat this ..... - Brenda From Tenn 16:54 Jan 22 (1)
    • I wouldn't sweat it! - Laura in VA 19:41 Jan 22 (0)

online college courses - Mommyfaithe 15:21 Jan 22 (0)

Lori C...Please explain your '14" grades... - Mommyfaithe 15:09 Jan 22 (3)

• We do and don't match PS grading system... - LoriM 3:24 Jan 23 (1)
  • Re: We do and don't match PS grading system... - Mommyfaithe 5:47 Jan 23 (0)
• Our heath insurance covered full-time students up to age 22 [nt] - LH 15:29 Jan 22 (0)

Advice on TI-84 or TI-89 graphing calculator, please! - Schmittgirlz 14:47 Jan 22 (2)

• Re: Advice on TI-84 or TI-89 graphing calculator, please! - Gwen in VA 20:11 Jan 22 (0)
• A couple - Susan in IL 17:58 Jan 22 (0)

WORLD GEOGRAPHY - any idea for VIDEOS or a TEXT to use over one short semester? m... - Janet Webb 14:27 Jan 22 (3)

• Here's an idea... - Jane in NC 16:17 Jan 22 (2)
  • You might - Susan in IL 18:01 Jan 22 (0)
  • sorry to butt in -- but I can't help it -- Jane! This looks wonderful! Thanks! - Nicole 16:38 Jan 22 (0)

Hoping for feedback on Notgrass U.S. History - LynnG in Hawaii 12:51 Jan 22 (6)

• Thank you Peggy and Jenileigh! A special thanks for the great links, Jenileigh. :) nt - LynnG in Hawaii 14:08 Jan 23 (0)
• We are using this now and loving it... - Jenileigh 13:07 Jan 23 (2)
  • More discussion - Jenileigh 13:09 Jan 23 (1)
    • Re: More discussion - Jenileigh 13:11 Jan 23 (0)
• We are using this, this year and really enjoying it! nt - Peggy in Ks 9:30 Jan 23 (0)
• Anybody with experience in this? (nt) - LynnG in Hawaii 9:00 Jan 23 (0)

Is 13 too old to require him to read aloud to me? - Steph 12:02 Jan 22 (4)

• I am 45 and I still read aloud... Everyone in my family reads aloud a little... - Pam L 17:31 Jan 22 (0)
• Ds built up his skill by reading his science text to me while I cook lunch...m - Tap, tap, tap 13:14 Jan 22 (0)
• Re: Is 13 too old to require him to read aloud to me? - Lorna Morris 12:18 Jan 22 (1)
  • Nope! (m) - MaryM 12:21 Jan 22 (0)

Experience with high school math classes on line? Recommendations? Cautions? TIA - Janet 11:18 Jan 22 (1)

• Have any of your children used an online class for high school math? Thanks so much!! - Janet 8:50 Jan 23 (0)

Trisms, TOG and Sonlight? Basic comparisons by users would be SO helpful! TIA - Janet 11:13 Jan 22 (6)

• Sonlight and TOG - Laura in CT 14:10 Jan 24 (1)
  • Enormously helpful! Thanks for the comparison...and now I need to look into Lightening Lit, too, since it has been positive for you! Thanks. - Janet 16:46 Jan 24 (0)
• We've used Trisms for almost two years now - Happy 11:14 Jan 23 (2)
  • Re: We've used Trisms for almost two years now - Melissa 13:34 Jan 23 (0)
  • Thanks--so helpful! Is Trisms almost an independent study program? Thanks again. - Janet 12:01 Jan 23 (0)
• Anyone used 2 of the 3 and have time to share? Thanks! - Janet 8:47 Jan 23 (0)

Good fiction for teens - Beth S. 11:01 Jan 22 (3)

• Here's another site to check out...(m) - Kathleen 6:59 Jan 23 (0)
• If he likes Christian fantasy and science fiction, check out this site (m) - mom2jrcsc 18:41 Jan 22 (0)
• I'd check out these resources - Moira in MA 13:31 Jan 22 (0)

Well, in case anyone is curious about our curriculum decision, we decided to purchase TRISMS now (sm) - Deece in MN 10:51 Jan 22 (1)

• We enjoy Trisms--Welcome aboard! - Happy 11:00 Jan 22 (0)

xpost - Can you help me grade this SAT practice essay? (long) - dirty ethel rackham 10:05 Jan 22 (5)

• The SAT score is largely based on LENGTH - LoriM 10:23 Jan 22 (4)
  • Long = points; two articles - Paula Hq 12:39 Jan 22 (0)
  • Wow! LoriM! - Deidre in GA 10:33 Jan 22 (1)
    • In my spare time? LOL! - LoriM 11:13 Jan 22 (0)
  • "worlds" not "world's"...but while we are on grammar... - LoriM 10:25 Jan 22 (0)

Question about FAFSA for financial aid wizards -- - Gwen in VA 9:50 Jan 22 (2)

• Re: Question about FAFSA for financial aid wizards -- - Kathy in Richmond 11:04 Jan 22 (1)
  • Thank you, Kathy! nt. - Gwen in VA 21:44 Jan 22 (0)

Sharon in MD - I've posted an answer to your question about engineering schools, below...NM - Kathy D 8:14 Jan 22 (0)

CROSS POST: Scholastic Warehouse Sale ... - Erin 8:10 Jan 22 (0)

Which Algebra curr. would you choose and why? TT, Jacobs, or is there another I'm missing? Not, Saxon please.nt - Dayle 6:49 Jan 22 (8)

• Teaching Textbooks because..... - Pam L 9:48 Jan 22 (0)
• why I chose Jacob's ... - AngieW in Texas 7:13 Jan 22 (5)
  • Eaves dropping here, but I have a question, too, about Jacob's Geometry (m) - Bev in Atlanta 7:58 Jan 22 (4)
    • I just got Jacob's Geometry 2nd edition on the WTM swap board ... - AngieW in Texas 13:50 Jan 22 (0)
    • We are using Jacob's geometry this time around (I used Chalkdust with my 1st) - momof7 9:07 Jan 22 (2)
      • Re: Jacbob's being self-teaching--my thoughts - Ruth in Ottawa 13:03 Jan 22 (1)
        • It's not self-teaching in our house - Annie G 6:28 Jan 23 (0)
• There is a thread below that might be helpful. To search: - Lisa TX 6:57 Jan 22 (0)

cross-post from K-8 curriculum board...question re: workbook entitled Functional Melodies (m) - Hoggirl 5:40 Jan 22 (0)

Geometry question: Tell me about your favorite - Elaine in PA 5:26 Jan 22 (1)

• My older son used Lial's Essentials of Geometry - Carrie in NC 6:40 Jan 22 (0)

Need Algebra help....I'm using the key to series...(more) - Judy 5:25 Jan 22 (3)

• Re: I get it, thank you!!! - Judy 6:32 Jan 22 (0)
• Using Elimination technique.... - vmsurbat 5:39 Jan 22 (0)
• Here you go... - Jane in NC 5:34 Jan 22 (0)

To: Sharon in MD re: engineering schools - Janice T. 21:56 Jan 21 (1)

• more kudos for Mines - Margaret in CO 9:35 Jan 22 (0)

Sad news...Would appreciate prayer (m) - StaceyL in Canada 20:14 Jan 21 (95)

• praying for you and your boys... - jeanne 15:23 Jan 23 (0)
• It makes me so sad to hear this news. Prayers go out to you all (nt). - Staci 12:14 Jan 23 (0)
• (((Stacey & children)))nm - Carmen & Co. 10:16 Jan 23 (0)
• Stacey, I'll pray for you and your sons. nt - Martha in NM 6:36 Jan 23 (0)
• Lifting you and your children in prayer. nt - Laura in VA 4:26 Jan 23 (0)
• Oh Stacey....nt - Valinbc 23:56 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying for you and your dear children - Jenileigh 23:07 Jan 22 (0)
• Look at this list!! What a testimony to... - Lynne 20:21 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh, Stacey.... you and your children are in my prayers. nt - mom2abcd 19:33 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so aghast and sorry, I don't know what to say. Praying for you all now....nt - Carol in Cal. 17:39 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, I'm so sorry. Hugs and prayers for you and your family. nt - Laurie 17:15 Jan 22 (0)
• We've been through something similar... - Bula Mama 16:57 Jan 22 (4)
  • (((Heather))). nm - LisaNY 7:29 Jan 23 (0)
  • Ooops. Here's that link... - Bula Mama 16:58 Jan 22 (2)
    • It seems the board has changed... to make clickable links... - mom2abcd 19:37 Jan 22 (1)
      • Thanks! Trying again. nt - Bula Mama 20:15 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, I'm so very sorry - will keep you all in my prayers. nt - Regena in KY 15:49 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so sorry! - Laurie4b 15:47 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so sorry, Stacey. You and your kiddos will be in my prayers. nt - Ria 15:40 Jan 22 (0)
• hugs and prayers nt - BMC 14:16 Jan 22 (0)
• So sorry, Stacey. Praying that you may have the peace that passes understanding - nt - Yvette in CA 13:37 Jan 22 (0)
• We will pray for you and your children. NT - Brenda in MA 13:26 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying for you & your boys.n/t - Scottie 13:07 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, praying for you all - so sorry for everyone involved - it's never easy. nt - Cynde 12:24 Jan 22 (0)
• I am so sorry. Praying for you and your boys...nt - Georgia in NC 12:11 Jan 22 (0)
• (((Stacey))) I will be praying for you and your children. nt - karenciavo 12:06 Jan 22 (0)
• So sorry. Will be praying for you and your children. nt. - Sunflower 12:01 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh my goodness. Definitely praying here, for you and your boybarians. nt - Hillary in KS 12:01 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying for you and your family here nt - Laura R (FL) 11:58 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so sorry to hear this, Stacey-know that you're being lifted up by many, many. Kiss those sweet babies of yours (nt) - Jodi-FL 11:47 Jan 22 (0)
• I am so sorry. May God grant you peace and comfort. nt - Christy B 11:34 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, I am so sorry. nt - Kelli in TN 11:32 Jan 22 (0)
• (((((Stacey))))) for you and to pass on to your children... - Nan in Mass 11:06 Jan 22 (0)
• (((Stacey))) You have my prayers. nt - jmgconner 10:48 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh My Goodness.....I will certainly be praying for you and your children. nt - ChristyB in AL 10:41 Jan 22 (0)
• (((Stacey))) I'm so sorry...nt. - erinjd 10:38 Jan 22 (0)
• I am so sorry. Your whole family is in my prayers. nt - Lori L 10:36 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacy, I'm so sorry for your family. My prayers are with you. nt - Tammyla 10:32 Jan 22 (0)
• I am so very, very sorry!! I'll be praying!! nt - Verena 10:31 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying for you and your family. I am so sorry. nt - dirty ethel rackham 10:06 Jan 22 (0)
• (((Stacey and your boys))) praying from across the Pacific. nt - Linda G in NZ 10:00 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so sorry, Stacey. You and your boybarians are in my prayers. (nt) - Beth in OH 9:32 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, I am so sorry to hear this. Will be praying for your dc. nt - Katia 9:27 Jan 22 (0)
• So very sorry! I am praying! nt - Holly in N NV 9:19 Jan 22 (0)
• My prayers are with you and the boys (nt) - Moira in MA 9:16 Jan 22 (0)
• Wow, Stacey, you all have been hrough alot. Praying. nt) - momof7 9:09 Jan 22 (0)
• (((Stacey))). Praying for you and the boys. nt - Anna 8:44 Jan 22 (0)
• So sorry, Stacey. Your family has been through so much. Praying here. (nt) - Dawn in MI 8:25 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, I'm praying for you and your boys. I'm so sorry. nt - Kathy in Richmond 7:49 Jan 22 (0)
• I am so sorry... ((( hugs to you and your children))) nt - Pam L 7:43 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh Stacey - so sorry. May you and feel the strong arms of God's love wrap you and carry you through the coming days. Hugs to you! nt - readwithem 7:08 Jan 22 (0)
• Prayers for strength and comfort for you and your children. I'm so sorry you have to endure more...(nt) - MaryM 6:53 Jan 22 (0)
• We, too, will be praying. nt - Valerie(TX) 6:53 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh Stacey! I am so sorry. nt - Liza Q 6:44 Jan 22 (0)
• I will pray for hope for the tomorrows that come - Bev in Atlanta 6:39 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying for grace and peace for you and your children. nt - SusanAR 6:36 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, I will be praying here for you and your boys. nt. - Gwen in VA 6:34 Jan 22 (0)
• We will be praying for you and your children. May God bless you with His peace and presence. nm - YJ in AL 6:34 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm praying, Stacey. I'm so sorry. NT - Carrie in NC 6:33 Jan 22 (0)
• So sorry to here this. Praying for you and your children!! [nt] - JoanneMac 6:32 Jan 22 (0)
• STacey, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart and love go out to your sons and to you, too, I, too, wish I were nearby so I could physically be there for you. ((( Stacey ))) nt - Robin in Tx 6:27 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh my goodness! (((Stacey and dc))) I am *so* sorry! I will be praying, dear. :o( nm - LisaNY 6:26 Jan 22 (0)
• Stacey, I'm so sorry...you and your family are in my prayers. (nt) - Sabrina in NY 6:16 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so sorry. Will be praying. Hugs to you and your dc. nt - Chris in VA 6:14 Jan 22 (0)
• So sorry Stacey. We will be praying for you nt - Quiver0f10 5:57 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh that is so sad!! I am so sorry you and your kids are going through this! I will be praying! nt - Elm in NJ 5:57 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh, Stacey, I'm so sorry! You and yours will be in our prayers. (nt) - CynthiaOK 5:46 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so very sorry for you and your children. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. (nt) - Cassie 5:46 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying that all of you will feel our Heavenly Father's peace and comfort. nm - Ang in TX 5:40 Jan 22 (0)
• I am deeply sorry for you and you kids, will be praying for you.....nt - Busy Bee 5:26 Jan 22 (0)
• So grieved for you and your children. Praying for all of you. nt. - Elaine in PA 5:17 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so sorry, Stacey. Nt - Merry 5:03 Jan 22 (0)
• I am so sorry. Praying here, too. (nm) - Deb in PA 4:58 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh, dear-- - Jean in Wisc 4:53 Jan 22 (0)
• So sorry. You've had quite a time! We'll be praying for you. nt - GVA 4:50 Jan 22 (0)
• (((Stacey))) I am so sorry. You and your boys will continue to be in my prayers.nt - percytruffle 4:48 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying here as well Stacey. May the Lord carry your family through this. nt - FloridaLisa 4:44 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh, Stacey. I am so, so sorry. Please know I am keeping you all in prayer. I wish I were closer to do more. (nt) - Janie 4:42 Jan 22 (0)
• I am so sorry. Praying for you. (nt) - Phyllis in Canada 4:33 Jan 22 (0)
• Praying here. So sorry. - DollyM 4:23 Jan 22 (0)
• ((Stacey)), my heart bleeds for your children. You are all in my praryers. (nt) - Jane in NC 4:19 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so sorry, Stacey. I'll keep you and your children in my thoughts. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 4:15 Jan 22 (0)
• I'm so very sorry. (nt) - LoriM 2:36 Jan 22 (0)
• Prayers for all of you, Stacey. I don't think there's anything harder than suicide. (((()))) nt - Amy in Orlando 0:15 Jan 22 (0)
• Oh, Stacey, how sad and difficult for all of you. I will pray for you all. - nt - Laurel in CA 23:23 Jan 21 (0)
• Oh, Stacey...I'm so sorry to hear this..and will be praying for you and your boys. (nt) - Kathleen 22:40 Jan 21 (0)
• Stacy, I'm deeply sorry for your family. nt - Barb F. PA 21:56 Jan 21 (0)
• I'm so sorry to hear that, Stacey. - Paula H 21:15 Jan 21 (0)
• Stacey, I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying. nm - Melody In Tx 21:06 Jan 21 (0)
• Oh Stacey, I will be praying for you and your children. Hugs. nt - Christi/NC 20:46 Jan 21 (0)
• Oh my goodness! Praying for you and your family, Stacey. nm - Janet in WA 20:34 Jan 21 (0)
• Grieved and praying. (nt) - Tina in Ouray 20:33 Jan 21 (0)
• Stacey, I am so sorry. Your children (and you) will be in my prayers. nt - StaceyinLA 20:29 Jan 21 (0)
• I'm so sorry! I will be praying for you and your kids. nt. - Lisa TX 20:28 Jan 21 (0)
• Oh Stacey. How terrible. I will be praying... - Miz Booshay 20:18 Jan 21 (0)

Help me decide if this book is suitable for my 13 yo ds... - Becky in Mexico 17:57 Jan 21 (1)

• My DH say no - Des 19:12 Jan 21 (0)

Warriner's Grammar Complete Course - Sharon in Tennessee 15:23 Jan 21 (0)

Are your kiddos still overwhelmed at the half-way point? - Laurel in CA 14:17 Jan 21 (5)

• My advantage is that we do 14 grades! LOL! - LoriM 3:33 Jan 22 (0)
• Well I am occasionally overwhelmed... - Jane in NC 19:49 Jan 21 (0)
• High school has been very challenging for me and I've had to make adjustments... - Ang in TX 17:31 Jan 21 (0)
• Ours is finally going down....... - momof7 15:19 Jan 21 (0)
• Yes, there does seem to be more stress here (m) - Michelle in MO 14:23 Jan 21 (0)

In defense of the usefulness of logic. - SusanAR 13:59 Jan 21 (14)

• Just have to say, wish my dc had done logic, now that he is doing proofs in geometry! nt - Chris in VA 6:17 Jan 22 (0)
• My Defense . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 20:28 Jan 21 (12)
  • Some comments and a question... - Jane in NC 16:10 Jan 22 (2)
    • Yes, beautiful! No, I haven't (yet) seen that title. (m) - Tina in Ouray 14:09 Jan 23 (1)
      • Yikes! I had not realized that this paperback was so expensive! (m) - Jane in NC 17:32 Jan 23 (0)
  • Thanks Tina, I am pondering your reply.. (more) - SusanAR 12:32 Jan 22 (1)
    • "Awareness" is a very important first step . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 22:43 Jan 22 (0)
  • Tina, are there more palatable ways to teach logic? - Rebecca in VA 6:35 Jan 22 (6)
    • Re: Tina, are there more palatable ways to teach logic? - Tina in Ouray 10:28 Jan 22 (3)
      • Yes, I have a fourth-grader... - Rebecca in VA 13:10 Jan 22 (2)
        • So do I! (m) - Tina in Ouray 22:31 Jan 22 (1)
          • This is such helpful advice! I can actually do this!!! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 4:40 Jan 23 (0)
    • I don't think so, not in the beginning. We went through Traditional Logic... - Padmé 8:19 Jan 22 (1)
      • How impressive! We should follow your program! Thanks for posting!! nt - Rebecca in VA 10:14 Jan 22 (0)

Jane in NC, could I ask....... - Holly S/NC 13:28 Jan 21 (2)

• You've got mail! (nt) - Jane in NC 19:13 Jan 21 (0)
• Forgot to include email for you...... - Holly S/NC 14:06 Jan 21 (0)

Cambridge Latin Course question... - Laurie 12:35 Jan 21 (2)

• There is a yahoo group for Cambridge Latin. They are all very helpful there. Just a thought. nm - LisaNY 6:28 Jan 22 (1)
  • Thank you. I'll check into the group. nt - Laurie 8:16 Jan 22 (0)

Source for finding ISBNs for the Lial courses? - momof10 9:49 Jan 21 (3)

• How to find isbns... - Jann in TX 12:26 Jan 21 (2)
  • Thanks for the info Jann...it's the previous editions I've had - momof10 2:53 Jan 22 (1)
    • www.ecampus.com usually has the older edition DVTs... - Jann in TX 6:03 Jan 22 (0)

Dolly..Re: Eval of essay...how does one learn to do that... - Clara in Miami 8:38 Jan 21 (2)

• Now that I have thought about my ques a bit, would you say that studying progym as in CW would prepare one to write essays as you described? (nt) - Clara in Miami 11:25 Jan 21 (1)
  • I like CW but I think Robyn Finley comes closer to what I teach (m) - DollyM 18:08 Jan 21 (0)

Okay, now how do I credit a dual credit course? - Regena in KY 7:53 Jan 21 (28)

• I've been thinking about this a lot lately and it seems that I should either be giving double credit *or* weighting the grades, but not both (explanation inside) - Barb F PA 18:46 Jan 21 (4)
  • Our local high school weights them... - LoriM 2:42 Jan 22 (3)
    • Yes, but in Md, the Distinguiahed Scholar program does NOT - DollyM 4:27 Jan 22 (2)
      • Every form my son has filled out this yr (especially scholarships) has asked for UN-weighted GPA - momof7 10:02 Jan 22 (1)
        • That was our experience too. nm - Janet in WA 10:37 Jan 22 (0)
• I always gave one credit for a semester-long college class... - Ellie 15:32 Jan 21 (8)
  • And no one ever questioned it... - Ellie 15:34 Jan 21 (7)
    • Thanks so much, Ellie! And how to you count the grade. Is an A equal to... - Regena in KY 17:40 Jan 21 (6)
      • A=4 pt on the high school transcript.... - Ellie 21:35 Jan 21 (5)
        • Okay. They're NOW telling me that I'm not even going to be able to count these courses toward his GPA, anyway, geesh. Thanks for the info. nt - Regena in KY 15:24 Jan 22 (4)
          • Which courses will they not allow you to count toward his GPA? -nm - Janet in WA 18:47 Jan 22 (3)
            • They're saying anything that's by "correspondence", which includes the three dual credit courses he's taking. Geesh. nt - Regena in KY 14:05 Jan 23 (2)
              • That doesn't make sense at all. nm - Janet in WA 15:28 Jan 23 (1)
                • Yeah, well, the poor admissions lady seems to be a complete airhead, so we'll see...... And if I *can't* count them on *their* transcript, I'll just show the separate transcript to any potential colleges and explain to them. nt - Regena in KY 17:14 Jan 24 (0)
• Who wants to know ? ? :-) - LH 13:35 Jan 21 (3)
  • Thanks. He's moving into a private school next year and I need to provide a transcript of what he's done thus far. nt - Regena in KY 17:41 Jan 21 (2)
    • What? Where? Email me. nm - Whitney in KY 4:05 Jan 23 (0)
    • Oh, that helps. I would do whatever the private school would be most willing to accept. - LH 8:22 Jan 22 (0)
• Our CC credits a 3 credit class at the CC as 1/2 credit for homeschool - Christi/NC 11:36 Jan 21 (2)
  • Gee, it sure seems you're getting cheated..... nt - Regena in KY 17:43 Jan 21 (0)
  • Pretty strange considering ps kids get a full credit. - srjbdl 15:55 Jan 21 (0)
• I base it on the course... - LoriM 11:21 Jan 21 (1)
  • Thanks, that's helpful! - Regena in KY 17:45 Jan 21 (0)
• A one-semester (or one-quarter) college course = 1 high school credit... - Janet in WA 8:42 Jan 21 (4)
  • That sounds like good advice. I think I'll check to see how the school grades themselves. Thanks. nt - Regena in KY 17:44 Jan 21 (0)
  • Yes, a one-semester college course (full credit) = 1 high school credit (or at least should!) nt - Sahara 13:25 Jan 21 (0)
  • I think you need to check with your state - Elizabeth 10:54 Jan 21 (1)
    • Right... - Janet in WA 11:02 Jan 21 (0)

Rosetta Stone and TT Geometry? - Des 7:23 Jan 21 (4)

• RS does multiple kids - mooooom 15:34 Jan 21 (1)
  • Re: RS does multiple kids - cindyb/stl 16:50 Jan 21 (0)
• Yes, but you have to purchase the CD's... - CMH 10:54 Jan 21 (0)
• TT Geo does show complete solutions, both for the practice problems and for the "homework" problems. nt - Chris in VA 10:36 Jan 21 (0)

question about Vocabulary for the High School Student - Nicole 7:10 Jan 21 (2)

• You might try calling Amosco and ask what the differences might be. nt - Deidre in GA 17:51 Jan 21 (1)
  • good heavens! Why didn't I think of that? Thank you. - Nicole 16:58 Jan 22 (0)

Algebra curriculum question - ErikainWA 7:04 Jan 21 (13)

• I recommend Lial's with the Digital Video Tutor CDs (if you need them). nt - Sahara 13:27 Jan 21 (0)
• Thank you all... - ErikainWA 10:59 Jan 21 (0)
• Take a look at Dolciani's Structure and Method by Houghton Mifflin . - Barb F. PA 10:05 Jan 21 (1)
  • I'm selling my trio on the swap board (NT) just fyi - LH 11:32 Jan 21 (0)
• I LOVE Paul Foerster's Algebra I - Lisa TX 8:45 Jan 21 (5)
  • Foerster's users here!!! nt - SusanAR 11:06 Jan 21 (0)
  • I'll second this recommendation - Maverick 9:00 Jan 21 (3)
    • Here's a third. :) nt - momof7 9:58 Jan 21 (2)
      • And a fourth. nt - Michele in MN 10:34 Jan 21 (1)
        • Okay, I'll make it a basketball team's worth! 5th! NT - Laurie4b 10:56 Jan 21 (0)
• My son loves VideoText. (m) - Cassie 7:39 Jan 21 (0)
• We are using Lial's... - Jann in TX 7:25 Jan 21 (0)
• We just switched to BJU Algebra and are enjoying it.... - Michelle in AL 7:14 Jan 21 (0)

Laurie4B, on geometry....... - Kathy in MD 3:04 Jan 21 (5)

• Re: Laurie4B, on geometry....... - Laurie4b 11:04 Jan 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Laurie. I'll keep Chalk Dust in mind as we approach geometry......... - Kathy in MD 3:45 Jan 22 (0)
• While I'm at it, I was thinking of Lial's for BCM & Algebra for ds. Would you recommend Chalk Dust over Lials for these subjects? nt - Kathy in MD 3:09 Jan 21 (2)
  • If you're using Lial's, consider sticking with Lial's for Geometry. nt - Sahara 13:28 Jan 21 (1)
    • Would there be a reason to stick with one series for both geometry and algebra other ...... - Kathy in MD 3:49 Jan 22 (0)

Need help phrasing a math equation in words. - Deidre in GA 21:56 Jan 20 (5)

• When I was an algebra student, we had "mantras"... - Janet in WA 9:27 Jan 21 (0)
• Re: Need help phrasing a math equation in words. - Nan in Mass 6:12 Jan 21 (1)
  • Short answer GRIN - "whole" and "part" nm - Nan in Mass 6:17 Jan 21 (0)
• I would rephrase.. - Jane in NC 4:24 Jan 21 (1)
  • Thank you. base does work better. - Deidre in GA 6:17 Jan 21 (0)

Looking for feedback/advice on MUS Pre Algebra.. - Robin in Tx 20:51 Jan 20 (1)

• Based on my experience w/ MUS algebra 1 - Ruth in Ottawa 16:50 Jan 21 (0)

Is there anywhere I can find a free, downloadable transcript form? - Regena in KY 20:28 Jan 20 (3)

• Try this - Quiver0f10 20:45 Jan 20 (2)
  • Thanks so much, Jean! I forgot about her site! That's exactly what I need. - Regena in KY 21:18 Jan 20 (1)
    • Glad it worked. Thats the one we used too nt - Quiver0f10 4:42 Jan 21 (0)

Is there anywhere I can find a free, downloadable transcript form? - Regena in KY 20:25 Jan 20 (1)

• I'm using this one (m) - Jan in MO 4:31 Jan 21 (0)

Looking for feedback on BJU - DVD classes . . . we've been happy with Spanish I and are considering others - LynnG in Hawaii 19:17 Jan 20 (6)

• our opinions... - Valerie(TX) 15:34 Jan 21 (0)
• My daughter loves anything with Mrs. Moon - K 10:26 Jan 21 (0)
• Re: Looking for feedback on BJU - DVD classes . . . we've been happy with Spanish I and are considering others - Janice in NJ 3:08 Jan 21 (1)
  • If you're using the prerecorded DVDs from Homesat, - momof10 9:45 Jan 21 (0)
• Re: Looking for feedback on BJU - DVD classes . . . we've been happy with Spanish I and are considering others - Peggie n Texas 22:09 Jan 20 (0)
• Unless it's been redone - momof10 19:21 Jan 20 (0)

to StaceyL in Canada re: YWAM - I worked with YWAM for six years...(m) - Colleen in NS 19:15 Jan 20 (2)

• What an experience! - mom2three 13:44 Jan 22 (1)
  • Re: What an experience! - Colleen in NS 17:28 Jan 22 (0)

American School and open book test... - K 18:38 Jan 20 (15)

• Open book doesn't mean cheating (m) - Bev in Atlanta 8:09 Jan 22 (0)
• Re: the other mate..........argh! - sara in florida 4:24 Jan 22 (1)
  • Re: the other mate..........argh! - K 7:51 Jan 24 (0)
• Yes, Keystone does this as well, and they are very HARD.. - Lisa in Wa 14:22 Jan 21 (0)
• Open book exams are almost always more difficult than closed book. I always prefer closed book! nt - Sahara 13:30 Jan 21 (0)
• Just because a test is open book doesn't mean it's easy. My dh's contractor's exam - K-FL 6:10 Jan 21 (4)
  • I hated open book exams and couldn't understand why some students asked for them. Teachers and professors expect more when an exam is open book, so any benefit to seeing the answers is lost by the 10X greater amount of writing that's required. :-( nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:39 Jan 21 (0)
  • Yes, I had lots of take-home exams in graduate school. They were agony, I turned in 20-30 pages on some of them! nt - GVA 9:15 Jan 21 (1)
    • And open-book style tests are increasingly common with the online classes colleges offer... - Janet in WA 9:31 Jan 21 (0)
  • Exactly. In college, I had some open book tests and they were killers. (nm) - Susan in IL 8:58 Jan 21 (0)
• AS's tests are well-designed to be open book... - Janet in WA 21:42 Jan 20 (2)
  • Maybe I'll have her take the test closed... - k 10:19 Jan 21 (1)
    • It seems retention and synthesizing information and 'thinking beyond' memory recall - LH 11:35 Jan 21 (0)
• Can't answer to either school, but open book tests - momof10 19:25 Jan 20 (0)
• Our firends dd uses Keystone and I think she's allowed(does) everything open book! (nt) - MaryM 19:08 Jan 20 (0)

Help! I can't figure out Homeschool Tracker Plus:( - Cassie 17:18 Jan 20 (15)

• Is there anyone near you who has it? This is what I do-- - Jean in Wisc. 7:06 Jan 21 (6)
  • I keep wondering if I left any steps out of this and whether it works for you. - Jean in Wisc 5:51 Jan 22 (3)
    • Well...:) - Cassie 15:05 Jan 22 (2)
      • Rescheduling - Jean in Wisc 16:13 Jan 22 (1)
        • Got it! If I figure out how to copy from "student" to "teacher" I'll share:) Thanks so much! nt. - Cassie 4:17 Jan 23 (0)
  • Gee, thanks Jean! I amy gice HT another try now that I have your instructions,,, Hmmm nt - SusanAR 11:10 Jan 21 (0)
  • Wow! Jean thanks so much for your detailed reply:) I'm going to print it out and follow it and see how far I can get. I have been able to add students and courses but other than that I've been lost:( I'll let you know how it goes! nt - Cassie 7:33 Jan 21 (0)
• IMO, the learning curve is ridiculous for HST bc it can do so many things. If you know what you need it to do for you, I suggest going to the discussion group on the web page and asking questions on just that component--don't worry about the rest of the features for now. HTH's. - Janet 6:33 Jan 21 (1)
  • Great idea Janet. I know that the program is capable of doing so much so maybe I've just on sensory overload! Babystep, babsteps:) nt - Cassie 7:35 Jan 21 (0)
• well, I thought I was pretty smart too, but after many, many hours of entering info and trying to work it all out, I went back to pencil and paper . nt - Peela 2:14 Jan 21 (1)
  • I'm sorry you had problems with it but it does make me feel a little better not to be alone:) nt - Cassie 4:57 Jan 21 (0)
• Is there something specific you are stuck on? - JanOH 17:53 Jan 20 (3)
  • I think I'm hung up on the transferring step... - Cassie 18:05 Jan 20 (2)
    • You may have already received an answer but if not . . - JanOH 11:51 Jan 21 (1)
      • Aha! I knew I was missing a step! I'm going to keep playing around with it and see if I can get it to work for us. (sm) - Cassie 15:05 Jan 21 (0)

Can anyone review the Math-U-See Stewardship course for me? - Julie in CA 16:55 Jan 20 (1)

• Posted reply to you above on Jan 23. nt - Anita in PA 4:46 Jan 23 (0)

Looking for a secular Chemistry text for a strong math/science student. - Barb F PA 16:47 Jan 20 (4)

• Wilbrham from Ph is good! (M) - MaryM 19:07 Jan 20 (3)
  • I was actually checking this one out! - Barb F PA 19:34 Jan 20 (2)
    • Re: I was actually checking this one out! - MaryM 19:54 Jan 20 (1)
      • Thank you again. I will head over there. nt - Barb F PA 20:26 Jan 20 (0)

I've noticed a few threads recently on people looking for a good Christian college for science/engineering majors. I wanted to share this resource- - Maverick 15:35 Jan 20 (1)

• Thanks for posting this. My ds16 is interested in a possible science career & is a conservative Christian. nt - ereks mom 19:10 Jan 20 (0)

How does one search the boards? Alternately, I'm looking for recommendations for on-line tutorials for Great Books and classical history. Any help is much appreciated! nm - MOCA 14:19 Jan 20 (2)

• Here's a Great Books tutorial with a focus on writing - Maverick 15:19 Jan 20 (0)
• Cntl + f (nm) - Susan in IL 14:56 Jan 20 (0)

How would you teach astronomy to multiple levels?(m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:34 Jan 20 (2)

• Thinking aloud to myself here (but feel free to join in)...... - StaceyL in Canada 14:19 Jan 20 (1)
  • Pshew! Sounds ambitious! - CynthiaOK 13:27 Jan 21 (0)

How Great Thou Art - Melody In Tx 11:57 Jan 20 (2)

• Another option for drawing... - Deb in PA 5:25 Jan 22 (0)
• Re: How Great Thou Art - Brenda in MA 12:54 Jan 20 (0)

Need curriculum suggestions: English & History - Debbie in Ohio 11:28 Jan 20 (0)

Geometry suggestions for straightforward thinker? - vmsurbat 10:12 Jan 20 (8)

• Re: Geometry suggestions for straightforward thinker? - Laurie4b 13:40 Jan 20 (7)
  • Thanks for the CD review... - vmsurbat 22:31 Jan 20 (0)
  • Jumping in to say "Thanks!" I've been hoping for a CD Geometry review - Christi/NC 16:20 Jan 20 (0)
  • hijacking this thread with a question about Chalkdust Geometry for Laurie4b - Hoggirl 14:59 Jan 20 (4)
    • Re: hijacking this thread with a question about Chalkdust Geometry for Laurie4b - Laurie4b 16:17 Jan 20 (3)
      • thank you (m) - Hoggirl 17:10 Jan 20 (2)
        • He will bend over backwards to give you assistance. - Laurie4b 11:07 Jan 21 (1)
          • thanks again. I just love this board :o) nt - Hoggirl 15:53 Jan 21 (0)

Is there such a thing as a middle school/high school history text that covers American History in the context of World History, rather than separately? nt - ereks mom 9:30 Jan 20 (6)

• Trisms???....<nt> - Pamela 10:42 Jan 20 (1)
  • We're TRISMS users, but TRISMS isn't a textbook. What I'm wanting is a spine to use *with* TRISMS. nt - ereks mom 10:45 Jan 20 (0)
• I'm using one by Beautiful Feet Let me know if you want more info on it. nm - Ang in TX 9:55 Jan 20 (3)
  • Yes, I'm interested. : ) nt - erek s mom 12:24 Jan 20 (2)
    • Ang in TX, are you talking about A Literature Approach to U.S. and World History, from Civil War to Vietnam by Rea and Rebecca Berg? If so, do you... - ereks mom 12:58 Jan 20 (1)
      • I've started with the Early American and World History... - Ang in TX 12:55 Jan 21 (0)

Should I purchase the Dolciani Algebra Teacher Editions, Solution Keys or both? sm - Nicola 8:08 Jan 20 (3)

• Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences, Gwen and Barb. I hope to make my final decision within the next day or two. nt - Nicola 9:06 Jan 21 (0)
• We only bought the solution manual. My daughter checks her own work and the teacher's guide wasn't really helpful over and above the solutions manual for the actual teaching. FWIW. nt - Barb F PA 16:20 Jan 20 (0)
• Both (m) - Gwen in VA 13:12 Jan 20 (0)

16yod's writing - kinda long. - KathyP 7:56 Jan 20 (8)

• Your courage has been very helpful... - Nan in Mass 5:32 Jan 21 (0)
• Re: 16yod's writing and resuting "tips" - Jeannette 13:28 Jan 20 (1)
  • I was thinking the same thing. - Nicole 15:04 Jan 20 (0)
• Re: 16yod's writing - kinda long. - Melody In Tx 10:45 Jan 20 (1)
  • Uh, sorry I thought you were asking for tips as well....nm - Melody In Tx 11:03 Jan 20 (0)
• What's Wrong with the Essay (gentle encouragement enclosed: no worries) - DollyM 9:09 Jan 20 (2)
  • {Blush} I re-read your original post and have discerened your intent better (more) - DollyM 9:42 Jan 20 (1)
    • Sigh: that would be "DISCERNED" - Dolly 9:56 Jan 20 (0)

college classes - Denise in Wi 7:52 Jan 20 (6)

• Re: college classes - Gwen in VA 13:17 Jan 20 (0)
• We are in the same boat...(m) - MaryM 9:25 Jan 20 (0)
• What we had to do & this was for FL "state funded" dual enrollment. . . - K-FL 8:52 Jan 20 (0)
• The rules really vary... - GVA 8:40 Jan 20 (0)
• Check with the college. (m) - Jane in NC 8:13 Jan 20 (1)
  • Re: Check with the college. (m) - Denise in Wi 8:26 Jan 20 (0)

Behavior problems with teen daughter.... - Kathy in NC 5:00 Jan 20 (7)

• "The Age of Opportunity" ~ by Paul DavidTripp - Deborah 8:08 Jan 22 (0)
• Re: Get tough - sara in florida 4:34 Jan 22 (0)
• Hi. I'm not sure I can help you much... - Valinbc 18:05 Jan 21 (0)
• Re: Behavior problems with teen daughter.... - Laurie4b 16:25 Jan 20 (0)
• Re: Behavior problems with teen daughter.... - Pam L 8:40 Jan 20 (0)
• (((Kathy))), All I Can Say is... - e. in nc 7:02 Jan 20 (1)
  • I feel for you, Kathy, but not just ps problem... - Elizabeth 12:59 Jan 20 (0)

Not sure if I mentioned this hear before, about the Learnables Spanish program... - db 0:14 Jan 20 (2)

• That's great news! We use and enjoy the Learnables for German.nt - percytruffle 12:54 Jan 20 (0)
• Shouldn't be posting this late... should be here, not hear. :) nt - db 0:15 Jan 20 (0)

Help with socialization... - Elizabeth From FL 20:18 Jan 19 (18)

• Thank you, so much........... - Elizabeth from FL 20:26 Jan 20 (0)
• In another couple of years, she'll have more opportunities... - Paula H 9:25 Jan 20 (0)
• I'd reconsider the 45 minute commute. - DollyM 9:20 Jan 20 (1)
  • Y' know, you might even get a part time job in that city. - Paula H 9:33 Jan 20 (0)
• I am here to tell you that it is possible to go ALL the way through "real" school (both ps and private) and still have social anxiety. School doesn't cure social anxiety, it's just a place to go to suffer *more* when you have it. nm - Janet in WA 9:13 Jan 20 (1)
  • Amen and Amen nt - Happy 10:50 Jan 20 (0)
• As a former preschool teacher, I find this whole socialization thing so interesting, particularly since my views have changed. m - CHris in VA 7:14 Jan 20 (2)
  • Wow, thank you for sharing how your perspective has changed. I completely agree with your conclusions, but how cool for you to let us in on the thought process that brought you there. nt - Barb F PA 19:38 Jan 20 (0)
  • Pls forgive the grammar and spelling errors! nt - CHris in VA 7:18 Jan 20 (0)
• After hsing 2-6th grade.... - e. in nc 7:10 Jan 20 (0)
• Um...that therapist needs to get out more... - Ellie 7:04 Jan 20 (0)
• doctors.... errr - Kathie in VA 5:07 Jan 20 (0)
• No advice on your situation, but book suggestion.... - Brenda in MA 5:06 Jan 20 (0)
• she can work through anxiety in the real world.... - Pamela 4:05 Jan 20 (0)
• Re: Help with socialization... - Kathleen 21:11 Jan 19 (3)
  • Thank You for this post - Des 6:41 Jan 20 (2)
    • You're welcome. I went to public school all my life...(m) - Kathleen 10:01 Jan 20 (0)
    • I am like that and was sent to public school... - Nan in Mass 7:45 Jan 20 (0)

Which math course for each child? Help! - Heather in Savannah 19:26 Jan 19 (6)

• Thanks everyone for your suggestions. nt - Heather in Savannah 20:28 Jan 20 (0)
• I have the same issue - Maverick 14:41 Jan 20 (0)
• MUS vs Jacobs - Ruth in Ottawa 14:31 Jan 20 (0)
• Re: Which math course for each child? Help! - Pam L 8:51 Jan 20 (0)
• Re: Which math course for each child? Help! - Mandy in TN 21:18 Jan 19 (1)
  • I agree with Mandy - Sharon in MD 8:54 Jan 20 (0)

More specifics below --- Paul Foerster Ch 8 thread nt - Lisa TX 15:20 Jan 19 (0)

Saxon Algebra 2 reference to problem set - Alicia 14:21 Jan 19 (1)

• I think the new edition (third) has references, but not the older ones... - Anne/PA 5:12 Jan 20 (0)

Some really cool Latin resources I've collected for Oxford and Wheelock's... - Barb F PA 14:07 Jan 19 (0)

Good online lab manual that can work with Conceptual Physics - link inside - CynthiaOK 14:05 Jan 19 (2)

• Another laboratory link (from Texas A & M) - CynthiaOK 14:19 Jan 19 (0)
• Thank you! We will be using this next year. nt - Barb F PA 14:07 Jan 19 (0)

Microscope question. (s)...... - Kathy in MD 13:29 Jan 19 (2)

• Re: Microscope question. (s)...... - Jean in Wisc. 17:24 Jan 19 (1)
  • Thanks, Jean. This will help in my shopping nt - Kathy in MD 10:08 Jan 20 (0)

Conceptual Physics: Can it be an "honors" course? One university give it that title - CynthiaOK 13:01 Jan 19 (10)

• Honors for hs (to me) means extra projects, papers and more depth (m) - MaryM 13:28 Jan 19 (0)
• It seems like an oxymoron: Introductory Honors Physics. I wouldn't do it, but that's just my .02. nt - Barb F PA 13:23 Jan 19 (8)
  • Could it be we're seeing a decline in rigor at the university level now? - CynthiaOK 7:17 Jan 20 (1)
    • Yes, I think so. At some schools and in some classes, anyway. - Barb F PA 16:37 Jan 20 (0)
  • Okay, this was bugging me so I dug a little deeper on the University website.... - Barb F PA 14:04 Jan 19 (5)
    • You have called it as I see it, Barb. (m) - Jane in NC 17:12 Jan 19 (0)
    • Re: Okay, this was bugging me so I dug a little deeper on the University website.... - Janice in NJ 17:12 Jan 19 (3)
      • So is CP something better for middle school instead? (I was looking for something for my science bright 11yo) <nt> - Pamela 4:09 Jan 20 (2)
        • Yes! - Ruth in Ottawa 5:34 Jan 20 (1)
          • Thanks...he'll do algebra next year as a 6th grader...so will have time to go through a calculus based physics later :) <nt> - Pamela 11:09 Jan 20 (0)

Quick (I think) question about Lial's Algebra... - Diana in OR 12:31 Jan 19 (1)

• That's both Algebra I and II in one very long edition... - LoriM 12:43 Jan 19 (0)

Saxon Math 1/2 question - Trisha 12:01 Jan 19 (2)

• I had the second edition and then traded in for the third. The only reason I traded was because... - Steph 13:15 Jan 19 (1)
  • Re: I had the second edition and then traded in for the third. The only reason I traded was because... - Trisha 14:24 Jan 19 (0)

NEM users-do you need/use the workbook? nt - Marianne in Texas 11:00 Jan 19 (4)

• Thanks everyone! I went ahead and ordered the workbook nt - Marianne in Texas 17:42 Jan 19 (0)
• Yes - Carole in DE 16:15 Jan 19 (0)
• We do, and have found them extremely important for mastery. nt - Ria 12:56 Jan 19 (0)
• Re: NEM users-do you need/use the workbook? nt - CynthiaOK 11:09 Jan 19 (0)

I need some thoughtful advice about public school vs. home schooling - Deborah 8:52 Jan 19 (17)

• What a wonderful oportunity! - MaryM 12:58 Jan 19 (0)
• AHHH _ I hit send before I finished ~ continued ~ - Dborah 9:02 Jan 19 (15)
  • How does your son feel about it? - Carrie in NC 14:10 Jan 19 (3)
    • Well, has has mixed feelings ~ because he likes "school" (long) - Deborah 14:55 Jan 19 (2)
      • You have certainly raised some important questions here about choosing the magnet school... - percytruffle 15:10 Jan 19 (1)
        • The short answer to your question - money is the difference... - Deborah 8:46 Jan 20 (0)
  • I think I shall be the odd man out, but here goes (long) - Sharon in MD 13:24 Jan 19 (4)
    • Sharon, thanks for the thoughtful response ~ - Deborah 4:59 Jan 22 (0)
    • Sharon, this is very well written and I totally agree! nt - Katia 19:18 Jan 20 (0)
    • Nice post Sharon! I agree. nt - Laura in VA 16:02 Jan 19 (1)
      • Thanks, Laura, that was nice nt - Sharon in MD 11:23 Jan 20 (0)
  • Have you taken a tour? - Laura K (NC) 13:00 Jan 19 (1)
    • beautifully and thoughtfully said nt - Sharon in MD 13:27 Jan 19 (0)
  • I'd probably do it... - Betty 11:48 Jan 19 (0)
  • I would - Sylvia 11:11 Jan 19 (0)
  • Absolutely - LoriM 10:30 Jan 19 (0)
  • Honestly, we'd jump at the chance. - srjbdl 9:43 Jan 19 (0)

I need some thoughtful advice about public school vs. home schooling - Deborah 8:52 Jan 19 (0)

Help me decide between Starting Points or Omnibus for 13yo ds.....m - Sunny 8:24 Jan 19 (21)

• Re: Help me decide between Starting Points or Omnibus for 13yo ds.....m - CynthiaOK 8:30 Jan 20 (1)
  • I have heard many rave reviews like this for Quine... - Sunny 8:57 Jan 20 (0)
• I would definitely go with SP. My 13 yo ds is doing both this year... - CindyJ 20:19 Jan 19 (1)
  • Do you mean you would go with Omnibus? (m) - Kathleen 22:30 Jan 19 (0)
• My problem with Starting Points...m - Heather in Savannah 19:17 Jan 19 (1)
  • Thank you for this.. I have a feeling we would be much the same. nt - Sunny 8:52 Jan 20 (0)
• Omnibus thoughts ~ - Deborah 8:47 Jan 19 (14)
  • I would heartily agree with the comment that Omnibus wouldn't be good for a student who doesn't like to read. nt - Kimm in WA 15:35 Jan 19 (1)
    • My oldest ds likes to read, it is the younger one coming up behind him that doesn't like reading. nt - Sunny 15:52 Jan 19 (0)
  • Is this tutorial for Omnibus the VP beta this year? m - Sunny 10:37 Jan 19 (1)
    • We love the tutorial ...more - Deborah 11:04 Jan 19 (0)
  • Bummer.. archives only go back to Aug, and it isn't there... Yoo Hoo--Kathleen??.. - Sunny 9:12 Jan 19 (9)
    • Here I am! (m) - Kathleen 19:58 Jan 19 (8)
      • I'll try to be clearer, but I wonder if I can! m - Sunny 21:57 Jan 19 (7)
        • Re: I'll try to be clearer, but I wonder if I can! m - Kathleen 7:38 Jan 20 (2)
          • Yes, you have summarized correctly :) - Sunny 9:18 Jan 20 (1)
            • Re: Yes, you have summarized correctly :) - Kathleen 10:13 Jan 20 (0)
        • This is my .02 - Christina in ME 6:08 Jan 20 (3)
          • You have some good experience with TOG! please tell me.. - Sunny 9:05 Jan 20 (2)
            • Some answers... - Christina in ME 16:30 Jan 20 (1)
              • Thank you :) nt - Sunny 8:47 Jan 21 (0)

Paul Foerster's Algebra I - Chapter 8 - Lisa TX 7:14 Jan 19 (5)

• More specifics on the chapter - Lisa TX 15:19 Jan 19 (2)
  • My opinion - Maverick 14:53 Jan 20 (0)
  • Re: More specifics on the chapter - Michele in MN 5:29 Jan 20 (0)
• Well... - Maverick 9:49 Jan 19 (0)
• Which edition? I know that chapters 7 and 8 (m) - Michele in MN 7:29 Jan 19 (0)

Algebra manipulations - Ruth in Ottawa 6:53 Jan 19 (10)

• I read somewhere (m) - CynthiaOK 12:26 Jan 19 (1)
  • I agree with this - Ruth in Ottawa 12:52 Jan 19 (0)
• I see this in students frequently - LoriM 8:18 Jan 19 (7)
  • Ah ha! So this is why... - Nan in Mass 10:58 Jan 19 (2)
    • Interestingly enough . . . - Ruth in Ottawa 11:08 Jan 19 (1)
      • That's also Dr. Robinson's experience... - Cathy in KY--thanks LoriM! 11:44 Jan 19 (0)
  • Thanks! (more) - Ruth in Ottawa 8:57 Jan 19 (3)
    • Lial's Intermediate Algebra is the book I wish I'd written. (c: - LoriM 9:15 Jan 19 (2)
      • Lori, given your feelings about Lial's Intermediate, can I assume (m) - LisaNY 9:40 Jan 19 (1)
        • Well, I don't know if I'd do things differently with *my* dd - LoriM 10:05 Jan 19 (0)

What we did yesterday about dd and her math and another "What would you do" question - Gamom3 4:06 Jan 19 (3)

• Sorry wrong board...I was trying to figure out what happened to my post when I didn't see it on K-8....lol SORRY!! - Gamom3 4:24 Jan 19 (1)
  • It's okay...lots of math teachers on this board! LOL! (nt) - LoriM 5:18 Jan 19 (0)
• What grade level? (nt) - Jane in NC 4:18 Jan 19 (0)

Many thanks Lisa, Kim, and Des for your thoughts on TOG... - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 19:54 Jan 18 (0)

Should my dd do geometry and algebra II sophomore year (not at the same time) - hpymomof3 19:53 Jan 18 (2)

• I took two math classes my sophomore year - LoriM 5:25 Jan 19 (1)
  • Thank you. - hpymomof3 6:15 Jan 19 (0)

Frustrated! We are just not completing our school work....... - Judith of TN 19:20 Jan 18 (7)

• We extend the day and the year... - Jean in Wisc. 11:39 Jan 19 (2)
  • Note to Jean... - Ang in TX 19:16 Jan 19 (1)
    • How sweet! - Jean in Wisc 3:57 Jan 20 (0)
• Re: Frustrated! We are just not completing our school work....... - Pam L 7:49 Jan 19 (0)
• We routinely do only 3-4 subjects per day... - LoriM 5:39 Jan 19 (1)
  • Beautiful post! nm - BuildingBlocks 10:55 Jan 19 (0)
• what to do you feel- are you expecting too much, or are they really taking too long?.... - Peela 2:20 Jan 19 (0)

Another science question--Has anyone here used Visualizing Matter? What do you think of it? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 18:05 Jan 18 (0)

When you order a "rush" on ACT scores, from where is it shipped? - Jean in Wisc. 17:44 Jan 18 (2)

• They are in Iowa City, IA (link inside) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 18:23 Jan 18 (1)
  • Fantastic! It is a school in Iowa. LOL! Thanks. nt - Jean in Wisc. 18:45 Jan 18 (0)

I'm interested in how those of you using both Sonlight and LL... - Mom2-3... tip toeing over from the K-8 board because her dd wil be 11 very soon! 17:26 Jan 18 (0)

Following up on the "gap year"idea(thank you to those who replied below):does anyone haveany expreince with YWAM?(m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:12 Jan 18 (16)

• Stacey, here's another idea--sumer camp.... - Dawn in MI 6:13 Jan 19 (2)
  • Oops! I meant to type "summer camp," as opposed to a camp in Mesopotamia! LOL (nt) - Dawn in MI 9:01 Jan 19 (1)
    • I don't know--they could probably use a Christian witness there{g}. Yes,the camp idea is a possibility;thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:46 Jan 19 (0)
• I did a short-term trip to Mexico with YWAM about 7 years ago - Maverick 17:54 Jan 18 (9)
  • Maverick--My 19yo is planning to work with a mission agency in Mozambique next summer. (more) - Dawn in MI 5:56 Jan 19 (2)
    • Re: Maverick--My 19yo is planning to work with a mission agency in Mozambique next summer. (more) - Maverick 9:45 Jan 19 (1)
      • Thanks for the info! (more) - Dawn in MI 11:47 Jan 19 (0)
  • Part of my concern... - StaceyL in Canada 18:50 Jan 18 (5)
    • A bit more... - StaceyL in Canada 19:52 Jan 18 (4)
      • Do you know any missionaries personally? - CynthiaOK 9:29 Jan 19 (2)
        • Yes,we do... - StaceyL in Canada 9:44 Jan 19 (1)
          • Re: Yes,we do... - CynthiaOK 11:06 Jan 19 (0)
      • Our family did the YWAM training in 2005.... - mom2three 20:30 Jan 18 (0)
• How old is your son? Have you heard of Teen Missions? nt - Tammi 17:37 Jan 18 (2)
  • We've quite a bit of experience with Teen Mission; I highly recommend them. - ChrisN in NY 18:44 Jan 18 (1)
    • Thank you both;this sounds interesting too.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:51 Jan 18 (0)

Hope this helps someone. I found these math worksheets online.. - SusanAR 16:38 Jan 18 (2)

• Thanks, Susan! These are very helpful since they have solutions. (nm) - Deb in PA 5:43 Jan 19 (0)
• Thank you, thank you, thank you.....bless you! nt - Yolanda 17:21 Jan 18 (0)

What would be the earliest level that you would consider dropping R&S grammar and why? - Laura R (FL) 16:09 Jan 18 (7)

• Thanks, ladies, not sure if it will be R&S, but we'll continue on with grammar. - Laura R (FL) 5:20 Jan 20 (0)
• Thank you for posting this! Just yesterday I made the decision to go through 8th...more... - Ang in TX 5:56 Jan 19 (0)
• Re: What would be the earliest level that you would consider dropping R&S grammar and why? - Michelle in GA 5:38 Jan 19 (0)
• 8th, after it's done. Honestly, dd... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:08 Jan 18 (2)
  • We work through R & S 8 here! nt - SusanAR 11:04 Jan 19 (0)
  • Well said! nt - MIc helle 6:49 Jan 19 (0)
• I dropped R&S mid-year in favor of Analytical Grammar for a similar reason - m - StaceyinLA 16:14 Jan 18 (0)

What is the best affordable SAT prep (online or software for Mac) course? - Peggy 12:09 Jan 18 (0)

Best curriculum, on-line class or program for teaching proofs exclusively? TIA - Janet 11:26 Jan 18 (2)

• This is a hard one... - Jane in NC 13:12 Jan 18 (1)
  • Thanks. DD has taken Geo. and I feel she never became proficient at proofs so wanted to focus on that aspect. nt - Janet 7:26 Jan 19 (0)

Can anyone compare LRTEG and Latin in the Christian Trivium? (nt) - Shella 11:02 Jan 18 (3)

• Cant comment on LRTEG, but we love LCT..nt - Busy Bee 19:37 Jan 18 (0)
• LCT also includes an ongoing storyline.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:46 Jan 18 (0)
• Very similar in some ways... - GVA 11:33 Jan 18 (0)

I'm looking for a microscope for Apologia Biology. Does anyone have suggestions (what to buy or what not to buy)? nt - Bev in Atlanta 10:47 Jan 18 (4)

• Thank you for all your advice :) Found it and ordered it! nt - Bev in Atlanta 14:05 Jan 18 (0)
• We've had wonderful luck with out SL microscope nt - mooooom 11:47 Jan 18 (2)
  • I'll second the SL microscope! nt - Kelli in TN 12:02 Jan 18 (1)
    • I, too--Sonlight's is very nice and a good price. nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:48 Jan 18 (0)

Sharon in MD and others interested in Jay Wile's comments on Christian colleges for Science majors..... - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:55 Jan 18 (9)

• A bit different perspective (m) - Valerie(TX) 17:55 Jan 18 (1)
  • On the tapes I have.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:11 Jan 19 (0)
• thanks so much for listening to the tape and posting! - Sharon in MD 16:36 Jan 18 (1)
  • You're welcome! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:40 Jan 18 (0)
• I wonder one thing - m - StaceyinLA 16:26 Jan 18 (4)
  • He was a Christian while he was in college..... - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:39 Jan 18 (1)
    • Cool - that's good to know! nt - StaceyinLA 21:54 Jan 18 (0)
  • That doesn't sound right at all - m - StaceyinLA 16:31 Jan 18 (1)
    • Hi Stacey! I know what you mean about the tough environment....I went to UNC! - Sharon in MD 16:39 Jan 18 (0)

Another ALEKS question (m) - Amy in VA 9:45 Jan 18 (1)

• $19.95/mo includes a no-limit 24 hrs/day 7 days a week...m - Lyn 9:50 Jan 18 (0)

What do you recommend for a quick thorough grammar review (preferably to work through)? nm - Peggy 8:23 Jan 18 (2)

• We are using Our Mother Tongue by Nancy Wilson....(nt) - HeatherC (Canada) 10:07 Jan 18 (0)
• We like the Blue Book of Grammar sold by IEW (no diagramming) (nt) - Sabrina in NY 9:12 Jan 18 (0)

What Latin program to use for a hs who has never done latin..Thanks..nt - Gloria 8:18 Jan 18 (3)

• My twins were 10th grade when we started latin and we have succussfully used Henle. nm - Melody In Tx 11:21 Jan 18 (0)
• Latin in the Christian Trivium. Link inside - LisaWA 8:46 Jan 18 (1)
  • We really like this too...nt - Busy Bee 19:38 Jan 18 (0)

Catherine: About a Diploma or GED for your son.... - MamaBess 7:08 Jan 18 (1)

• What MamaBess is saying about the diploma for RI - momof10 7:13 Jan 18 (0)

Has anyone used the 3-book series entitled "Elements of Clear Thinking"?...(more) - Suzanne in NC 7:00 Jan 18 (3)

• Nope, but I hope someone answers, because I am also thinking of using it next year. nt - Mandy in TN 9:58 Jan 18 (2)
  • Re: Nope, but I hope someone answers, because I am also thinking of using it next year. nt - Cathy 16:53 Jan 18 (1)
    • Rainbow Resource among others but...(more) - Suzanne in NC 5:52 Jan 19 (0)

What are your favorite lit guides (Prog. Press, Cov. Home, Smarr, etc.)? nm - Peggy 5:34 Jan 18 (2)

• My comparison between Progeny & Smarr guides... - Dawn in MI 6:57 Jan 18 (0)
• I have not done any comparisons, but we like Smarr just fine. nt - Kelli in TN 5:57 Jan 18 (0)

POLL: Do you switch programs or make it work? Why? -- (cross posted, with additional questions for secondary ed parents) - Cathy in KY 5:33 Jan 18 (10)

• I feel completely free to change resources at any time to fit the needs of my children and family. I don't work for the curriculum, it works for me or else it gets fired. ;) - MaryL 0:41 Jan 19 (2)
  • What Mary said... - Laura in CT 6:31 Jan 19 (1)
    • Ditto. (nt) - Dawn in MI 11:54 Jan 19 (0)
• I guess I don't really agree - mooooom 11:45 Jan 18 (2)
  • Your turtle example... - Nan in Mass 11:12 Jan 19 (0)
  • When things don't work here, we switch as well... nt - StaceyinLA 16:15 Jan 18 (0)
• I have very rarely switched (warning: homeschool heresies contained within) - Laurie4b 9:58 Jan 18 (2)
  • I agree with these points, plus - Susan in TN 10:18 Jan 18 (0)
  • I agree with this especially points 3 & 4 nt - Des 10:03 Jan 18 (0)
• In general I am not a curriculum hopper. - Jane in NC 6:42 Jan 18 (0)

Has anyone used the SAT review program thru HSLDA? nm - Peggy 5:21 Jan 18 (1)

• I purchased the SAT Power Prep Cd through HSLDA......(m).. - Lesley 18:14 Jan 18 (0)

Marine Biology course... (more) - Suzanne in NC 4:38 Jan 18 (5)

• We haven't used it so I'm not sure how indepth it is, - momof10 7:16 Jan 18 (0)
• For us... - Jane in NC 6:09 Jan 18 (2)
  • I'm interested in learning where your son.... - Suzanne in NC 6:54 Jan 18 (1)
    • You've got mail! (nt) - Jane in NC 10:57 Jan 18 (0)
• We used a college text... - LoriM 5:13 Jan 18 (0)

Which one is the best overall, in your opinion? - Yolanda 23:42 Jan 17 (5)

• Thank you ladies, great info and advice. :) nt - Yolanda 12:36 Jan 18 (0)
• Before investing any money - I'd contact them all for - momof10 8:34 Jan 18 (0)
• Re: Which one is the best overall, in your opinion? - Pam L 7:26 Jan 18 (0)
• I haven't used any of these, but if I had to choose ... - Quiver0f10 4:59 Jan 18 (0)
• My answer for everything today seems to be "it depends" but... - momof10 3:59 Jan 18 (0)

RE: Spelling discussion below. Would Sequential Spelling for adults be right for my ds? (m) - mom2jrcsc 20:05 Jan 17 (11)

• Here's the kind of words he's missing: (m) - mom2jrcsc 18:47 Jan 18 (1)
  • OK, based on your list of words that your son is having trouble spelling, and.... - Dawn in MI 9:21 Jan 19 (0)
• Okay, I was wrong about the placement test for SS. It was Spelling through Morphographs that he tested too high for. Does this mean we don't have a problem? But he just makes so many errors in his writing. nt - mom2jrcsc 18:33 Jan 18 (1)
  • Does he type when he writes? - Claire 0:28 Jan 19 (0)
• Could you afford Spelling Through Morphographs? - Claire 11:26 Jan 18 (0)
• The adult version SS would be worth a try, but....... - Robin NC 7:39 Jan 18 (0)
• RE: Spelling discussion below. Would Sequential Spelling for adults be right for my ds? (m) - Pam L 7:30 Jan 18 (0)
• Here's my two cents on spelling... - Dawn in MI 7:15 Jan 18 (0)
• I feel your pain -m - Kathie in VA 4:58 Jan 18 (0)
• Oy...not sure if I can answer... - Pamela 4:40 Jan 18 (1)
  • Use of a Speller (like the Franklin Speller) also is helpful for learing more spelling... - Pamela 9:35 Jan 18 (0)

How do you choose a curriculum when they all would meet your needs?... - Deece in MN 18:58 Jan 17 (6)

• Thanks, ladies. I have asked him and he doesn't care, so I may go with what I would like to teach/mentor from. nt - Deece in MN 15:49 Jan 18 (0)
• Pick your favorites fro teach & then let your son decide between those. (nt) - Dawn in MI 7:18 Jan 18 (1)
  • Ummm.."fro" should be translated "to." LOL (nt) - Dawn in MI 7:19 Jan 18 (0)
• I would... - Melissa B 6:30 Jan 18 (1)
  • I agree..... - Pam L 7:43 Jan 18 (0)
• Not sure I can help. But in that case I would choose it by ease of use (#1 for me) and price. nt - Belinda 19:03 Jan 17 (0)

What do you consider must reads for your high schoolers? I'm..... - Peggy 17:20 Jan 17 (1)

• Here's a list I have in progress. - Laura K (NC) 18:03 Jan 17 (0)

High School Diploma vs GED - Catherine 16:51 Jan 17 (6)

• Depends on what you're asking... - momof10 3:47 Jan 18 (0)
• Re: High School Diploma vs GED - Catherine 17:54 Jan 17 (3)
  • Re: High School Diploma vs GED - Catherine 20:16 Jan 17 (1)
    • In some states a homeschool is considered a private school, or.... - Kelli in TN 6:03 Jan 18 (0)
  • Are you a private school in Rhode Island? - LH 18:53 Jan 17 (0)
• It really depends on what state you live in. nt - Christi/NC 17:06 Jan 17 (0)

Quiverof10,here's a link to CBD's guide to Hamilton's Mythology... - StaceyL in Canada 16:04 Jan 17 (2)

• Oooh, I just checked it out...I might just have to have this as well......Thanks...nm - Melody In Tx 11:37 Jan 18 (0)
• Thank you! I just ordered it nt - Quiver0f10 16:25 Jan 17 (0)

Our PreAlgebra decision is............. - Pam L 15:00 Jan 17 (0)

Our science program decision is ................ - Pam L 14:56 Jan 17 (10)

• Re: Our science program decision is ................ - Vicki 16:57 Jan 19 (1)
  • What are the alternate test like? Do they provide an anser key? NT - Pam L 13:34 Jan 20 (0)
• Pam, if you are doing all the work on this, please consider... - Dawn in MI 7:25 Jan 18 (7)
  • This is similar toone of my all time pet peeves about curric (m) - 74Heaven 17:30 Jan 18 (1)
    • Lisa: I hear you and share your comments.... more - Pam L 9:38 Jan 19 (0)
  • YUP! I would purchase this in a heartbeat! ... - MamaBess 8:03 Jan 18 (0)
  • I thought about doing that... Anyone else be interested in a fill in the blank workbook to go along with Apologia??? NT - Pam L 7:46 Jan 18 (2)
    • So would I. (nt) - Laura in OH 9:02 Jan 18 (0)
    • I would be, especially for the General Science - nt - StaceyinLA 8:55 Jan 18 (0)
  • ITA. (nm) - Deb in PA 7:35 Jan 18 (0)

Geometry proofs - what do we need . . . - Kimm in WA 14:32 Jan 17 (0)

Kareni: So sorry I did not see your post earlier.... - MamaBess 14:26 Jan 17 (1)

• MamaBess, thank you for the response. (More) - Kareni 15:43 Jan 17 (0)

Okay...what would you tell my son?(m) - StaceyL in Canada 14:08 Jan 17 (16)

• Another "gap year" program is at William Carey Int'l. Univ. - Laurel in CA 10:22 Jan 18 (1)
  • Yet another gap year option. We know several kids attending the NY location. - percytruffle 13:43 Jan 18 (0)
• Re: Okay...what would you tell my son?(m) - CynthiaOK 16:46 Jan 17 (9)
  • This was my first thought as well. - KidsHappen 17:10 Jan 17 (5)
    • Stacey, I think we're onto something here... - LisaNY 4:53 Jan 18 (4)
      • Lisa and Cynthia... - StaceyL in Canada 6:12 Jan 18 (3)
        • Find a new counselor. Your son deserves a second opinion, from a medical professional (MD) nt - JFS in IL 8:27 Jan 19 (0)
        • Re: Lisa and Cynthia... - CynthiaOK 15:26 Jan 18 (0)
        • If I were you, and if it was possible, I'd get a 2nd opinion (m) - LisaNY 6:28 Jan 18 (0)
  • Re: Okay...what would you tell my son?(m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:54 Jan 17 (2)
    • Have you heard of the Master's Commission? - Anne in Ore 9:37 Jan 18 (0)
    • Good to know that he has someone to talk to... - CynthiaOK 19:36 Jan 17 (0)
• I think Jean's idea of a gap year is a great one and... - Merry 15:02 Jan 17 (0)
• Can I give you a little hope? - Pamela 14:56 Jan 17 (0)
• Take a look at this - Jean in Wisc. 14:35 Jan 17 (1)
  • P.S. - Jean in Wisc. 14:37 Jan 17 (0)

I'm looking for a website with a history outline or timeline that incorporates US history AND World History (preferably *very basic*) on the same page. Help! nt - ereks mom 13:16 Jan 17 (4)

• Re: I'm looking for a website with a history outline or timeline that incorporates US history AND World History (preferably *very basic*) on the same page. Help! nt - hsm 8:59 Jan 18 (0)
• Re: I'm looking for a website with a history outline or timeline that incorporates US history AND World History (preferably *very basic*) on the same page. Help! nt - FranW 5:07 Jan 18 (1)
  • Wow! I wasn't even the one asking for this...Incredible Site! nt - CMH 7:01 Jan 18 (0)
• Especially for the 1600-1800 time period, or thereabouts. nt - ereks mom 13:19 Jan 17 (0)

For those of you using Conceptual Physics: What do you think of it? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 12:47 Jan 17 (15)

• Thanks for your comments! This was exactly what I needed to know. (nt) - EKS 6:06 Jan 19 (0)
• Hijack alert: would prealg be enough math for this? nt - BuildingBlocks 12:23 Jan 18 (3)
  • Depends... - Jane in NC 15:29 Jan 18 (2)
    • Similar to Jane's experience - CynthiaOK 16:06 Jan 18 (1)
      • Thanks! - BuildingBlocks 11:07 Jan 19 (0)
• Another fan of CP here... - Jane in NC 5:48 Jan 18 (2)
  • Are you using the HS or college text? Where did you get those tests?? nt - StaceyinLA 8:56 Jan 18 (1)
    • Third edition high school (m). - Jane in NC 11:57 Jan 18 (0)
• Re: It's the only textbook my son wanted to keep - sara in florida 19:44 Jan 17 (0)
• Using it with 11th and 8th graders (m) - CynthiaOK 19:41 Jan 17 (0)
• Ds16 is using Apologia Physics, but likes to read Conceptual Physics for "fun". nt - ereks mom 13:56 Jan 17 (0)
• Excellent for intro - Ruth in Ottawa 13:28 Jan 17 (3)
  • Re: Excellent for intro - Melody in tx 16:07 Jan 17 (2)
    • No, but . . . - Ruth in Ottawa 19:25 Jan 17 (1)
      • Yes, tests are available - I have a book of them as well as a CD - testbank - CynthiaOK 19:32 Jan 17 (0)

Can anyone recommend IEW's SAT essay prep DVD's? If not, what would you recommend? nm - Peggy 11:10 Jan 17 (1)

• I've just started using it. - Happy 7:10 Jan 18 (0)

Janie:posted below re Paradise Lost (link inside)... - StaceyL in Canada 10:39 Jan 17 (1)

• Thanks, Stacey! (m) - Janie 11:04 Jan 17 (0)

Is Aleks supplemental or can you use it independently?nt - Peggy in Ks 9:59 Jan 17 (2)

• We are using it as a complete geometry course for our 10th grader. NT - Carrie in NC 12:54 Jan 17 (0)
• It can be used independently! I think the website speaks to this too. nt - MaryM 11:30 Jan 17 (0)

I'd love to hear from those of you using Tapestry of Grace for high school.. - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 9:12 Jan 17 (3)

• I use TOG - Des 17:18 Jan 17 (0)
• this is long... grab a cup of tea... :) - LisaWA 13:39 Jan 17 (0)
• There's a great thread...(m) - Kim in MO 10:31 Jan 17 (0)

U.S Government/Economics course recommendations? - Brigid in NC 8:54 Jan 17 (3)

• Well, I haven't used it, but I did see that Notgrass now has a government course, and it looks really good... nt - StaceyinLA 20:23 Jan 17 (0)
• Great Source American Government. We like it. Link. - Jean in Wisc. 15:07 Jan 17 (0)
• Thinkwell has courses in these areas.... - Anne/PA 9:00 Jan 17 (0)

My oldest wants to do a study of mythology. Any recommendations? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 8:26 Jan 17 (8)

• She is 18 and in 12th grade, if that matters nt - Quiver0f10 8:26 Jan 17 (7)
  • Here is an online one from Univ. Missouri... - Anne/PA 8:57 Jan 17 (1)
    • Thanks, Anne. This looks good, too. I am just hoping to not spend much $ right now. I am tempted though! LOL nt - Quiver0f10 12:38 Jan 17 (0)
  • My suggestions would be... - Janie 8:52 Jan 17 (4)
    • We Used Edith Hamilton in High School - e. in nc 13:05 Jan 17 (2)
      • I believe CBD carries a study guide to Hamilton's Mythology.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:57 Jan 17 (0)
      • Thanks! I have it in my amazon cart. I think my DD will like it nt - Quiver0f10 15:54 Jan 17 (0)
    • Thanks, Janie. I found the books at Amazon and they look perfect. Hopefully I can find the TC DVD's at the library or used nt - Quiver0f10 12:36 Jan 17 (0)

Can you help me define "Appeal to logic" within context of an historical article. - Brit 7:12 Jan 17 (4)

• I'll try. (m) - Tina in Ouray 10:24 Jan 17 (3)
  • Re: I'll try. (m) - Brit 10:38 Jan 17 (2)
    • Re: I'll try. (m) - Tina in Ouray 11:01 Jan 17 (1)
      • Awww, finally someone who thinks I'm reasonable... do you want to come talk to my children now? *grin*. Thanks Tina, I think I will toss the original form. (nt) - Brit 12:31 Jan 17 (0)

It's been asked before but I was not paying attention....what do you like best for ACT prep and SAT prep? nt - Kelli in TN 6:14 Jan 17 (2)

• We like... - Sabrina in NY 9:20 Jan 18 (0)
• What we've used... - Happy 7:21 Jan 18 (0)

Can someone please tell me how to work these math problems? - tinag 6:01 Jan 17 (7)

• Thanks for the help! (nt) - tinag 6:28 Jan 18 (0)
• Look inside - Colby in NE 9:03 Jan 17 (1)
  • Re: I agree. (nt) - sara in florida 9:53 Jan 17 (0)
• I think you'll find them quite easy if you find common denominators first :) <nt> - Pamela 6:09 Jan 17 (3)
  • Sorry...second step, use that to get rid of the fractions altogether <nt> - Pamela 6:11 Jan 17 (2)
    • So.... (look only if you still need or want help) - Pamela 6:12 Jan 17 (1)
      • Re: in #1, the variable is in the denominator - sara in florida 10:00 Jan 17 (0)

Could someone please post your reading list for 3rd year history--after Medieval/Ren. tia nt - CHris in VA 4:53 Jan 17 (4)

• Here's what I have on the list for next year (so far): - Jenny in Florida 7:19 Jan 17 (2)
  • So, I see you have some 20th century works in your list--are you on a 3 year rotation? m - CHris in VA 16:07 Jan 17 (1)
    • Ooops. I forgot we are a little off schedule. - Jenny in Florida 5:41 Jan 18 (0)
• Here is a selection of good ideas (first one is more logic stage, second is high school)... - Anne/PA 5:05 Jan 17 (0)

What should I be doing in regards to grading and transcripts? - happymainemom 4:17 Jan 17 (5)

• I can't speak to what colleges want, but here's what I'm doing. - Jenny in Florida 7:03 Jan 17 (3)
  • I like the "point system" approach too, because it gives the student the ability to work for the highest grade he/she wants... - Anne/PA 9:06 Jan 17 (0)
  • Sounds a lot like what I'm doing nt - Gwen in VA 7:55 Jan 17 (0)
  • ITA with what Jenny said. - DollyM 7:24 Jan 17 (0)
• I set up percentages for each of our classes... - Chris in VA 4:51 Jan 17 (0)

Since we're talking lit. Can someone compare LL with Teaching the Classics? -m - Kathie in VA 21:17 Jan 16 (4)

• Re: Since we're talking lit. Can someone compare LL with Teaching the Classics? -m - Annie G 6:54 Jan 17 (3)
  • hmm, additing this to Classical Writing -m - Kathie in VA 7:12 Jan 17 (2)
    • I don't think it would be too much - Annie G 12:20 Jan 17 (0)
    • Good question!.....more.... - RhondaM. 7:34 Jan 17 (0)

Compare Lightning Lit to Progeny Press - anyone?? nt - StaceyinLA 20:44 Jan 16 (6)

• Thanks for the replies. I actually wanted the comparisons because I have used PP for a while and wondered how LL compared. We like PP here - m - StaceyinLA 20:28 Jan 17 (0)
• Re: Compare Lightning Lit to Progeny Press - anyone?? nt - melody In tx 13:17 Jan 17 (0)
• Re: Compare Lightning Lit to Progeny Press - anyone?? nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:33 Jan 17 (0)
• I inquired about Progeny Press on the curriculum board yesterday--no answers yet! nt - Julie in CA 8:54 Jan 17 (2)
  • What do you want to know? I use PP. I wanted a comparison so I could see if LL might be better. I think we'll stick with PP for now!! nt - StaceyinLA 20:28 Jan 17 (1)
    • Funny, we use LL and I wanted to see if PP might be better! (m) - Julie in CA 6:48 Jan 22 (0)

MamaBess, you mentioned an Arts in Society course in a previous post. I'd love to hear more about it. (TIA) - Kareni 20:16 Jan 16 (0)

The Teaching Company--Ever heard of this? Opinions? - happymainemom 18:14 Jan 16 (10)

• My 15 yo is using the Chemistry ones along with Apologia Chemistry this year. He likes them and says they help explain things well nt - Quiver0f10 12:42 Jan 17 (0)
• Love TCo myself, but my children are far less interested.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:34 Jan 17 (1)
  • same here- hoping mind become inspired when older. nt - Peela 13:30 Jan 17 (0)
• We are currently watching (or just finished) several series for third year studies... - Anne/PA 5:09 Jan 17 (0)
• Thanks! it sounds like something I'll want to check out! nt - happymainemom 4:19 Jan 17 (0)
• We are novices w/ thee compared to the other posters, however (m) - Valerie(TX) 3:38 Jan 17 (0)
• Our list - Janie 2:20 Jan 17 (0)
• The Rufus Fears sets are also very good, esp. A History of Freedom. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:40 Jan 16 (0)
• I have viewed several...(m) - Kathleen 20:19 Jan 16 (0)
• some are, some are not - maryalice 18:32 Jan 16 (0)

A 15 yos who is a poor speller. He is spelling at ab out a grade 5 level. Am wondering... - Kim 18:03 Jan 16 (10)

• we just started phonetic zoo.... - Nicole 18:22 Jan 17 (0)
• My dd does Sequential Spelling for Adults. It's a 2 yr program if you do one list per day, one yr if you do 2 lists per day <nt> - Pamela 4:52 Jan 17 (0)
• Friends of mine swear by Sequential Spelling...even for dyslexic older kids has worked great! - nt - Laurel in CA 20:49 Jan 16 (0)
• I wonder, would "Apples -- Daily Spelling Drills for Secondary Students" be helpful here?? -m - Kathie in VA 19:57 Jan 16 (3)
  • It worked great for my poor speller - Maverick 17:47 Jan 18 (1)
    • thank you! -m - Kathie in Va 10:20 Jan 19 (0)
  • other stuff I've found in my searches -m - Kathie in VA 21:02 Jan 16 (0)
• Spelling Through Morphographs - Claire 19:41 Jan 16 (2)
  • Would the SS adult version be too much for a 12 yo? -m - Kathie in VA 20:57 Jan 16 (1)
    • I know what you mean. - Claire 9:42 Jan 17 (0)

Has anyone used Hewitt's services...(m) - ErikainWA 17:50 Jan 16 (2)

• Anyone??? Please!!! nt - ErikainWA 15:43 Jan 17 (1)
  • I would love to know about this, too. nt - Mel in Texas 6:37 Jan 18 (0)

AP Biology Labs? - MaryM 14:27 Jan 16 (2)

• What kind of "source" are you looking for? (m) - Jan in MO 15:25 Jan 16 (1)
  • Re: What kind of "source" are you looking for? (m) - MaryM 15:39 Jan 16 (0)

What spine did /do you use to study American history? nt - Susan 12:57 Jan 16 (11)

• A Patriot's History of the United States. nt - Merry 16:42 Jan 17 (0)
• Re: What spine did /do you use to study American history? nt - sarah 9:28 Jan 17 (0)
• American Pageant by Kennedy, Cohen, Bailey (m) - Susan in IL 19:05 Jan 16 (0)
• Carson - Basic US History - maryalice 18:34 Jan 16 (4)
  • Do you find it in-depth enough, or do you feel you need to have a pretty good knowledge of US History prior to the reading of this series?? nt - StaceyinLA 20:50 Jan 16 (1)
    • I found that our kids had enough background in elementary years to do Carson's depth. There is a Study Guide or teacher's guide. (nm) - maryalice 11:50 Jan 17 (0)
  • I've wanted to look at this - where can I see it online?? nt - StaceyinLA 20:45 Jan 16 (1)
    • nvm - I found it. See above question though - thanks!! nt - StaceyinLA 20:50 Jan 16 (0)
• We're using Nation of Nations : A NArrative History of the American Republic and like it. It was recommended on this board by someone's dh who is a high sch history teacher. nt - Laurie4b 16:22 Jan 16 (1)
  • When I worked for McGraw-Hill in their College Department, this was a best seller... - Anne/PA 5:11 Jan 17 (0)
• Re: What spine did /do you use to study American history? nt - Pam L 13:02 Jan 16 (0)

Jacon's Math help needed... - karenciavo aka obtuse karen 11:19 Jan 16 (4)

• "Not amath person"? With a name like"Obtuse Karen," you sound quite geometric {g}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:57 Jan 16 (1)
  • :-D nt - karenciavo 16:24 Jan 16 (0)
• answer ... - AngieW inTexas 11:28 Jan 16 (1)
  • Thank you. We were adding 21+4, not -21+4. ::sigh:: nt - karenciavo, repeating over and over "subtracting a number is the same as adding a negative" 11:42 Jan 16 (0)

Videotext Algebra & Geometry - Debbie in Ohio 10:48 Jan 16 (4)

• Thanks for the input... I feel better about it! nt - Debbie in Ohio 7:56 Jan 17 (0)
• We use it...... - happymainemom 4:01 Jan 17 (1)
  • about those extra practice sets... - Martha in NM 5:26 Jan 17 (0)
• Re: Videotext Algebra & Geometry - Martha in NM 21:15 Jan 16 (0)

More on Conceptual Physics (from further down)- and high school science in general - mooooom 9:56 Jan 16 (3)

• More on our schedule - Ruth in Ottawa 11:57 Jan 16 (0)
• Your suggested pace is what we are doing... - Jane in NC 10:32 Jan 16 (0)
• Try here - CynthiaOK 10:18 Jan 16 (0)

American School question - srjbdl 9:28 Jan 16 (4)

• I just sent them a short note saying she had completed 8th grade and outlined which high school courses also. They didn't question it <nt> - Pamela 11:24 Jan 16 (0)
• My understanding - LH 9:32 Jan 16 (2)
  • Thanks! I posted there before I read your post, so sorry for the repeat! nt - srjbdl 9:59 Jan 16 (1)
    • Oh did you? :-) no problem. I think a fair amount of families on this board use American School - LH 12:51 Jan 16 (0)

Anyone? Which ALEKS program to accompany Lial's BCM? - StaceyL in Canada 8:35 Jan 16 (7)

• The pretest will do the placement for you dc. Simple. (nt) - MaryM 11:55 Jan 16 (1)
  • Ah! Thank you.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:05 Jan 16 (0)
• We are using ALEKS instead of Lial's geometry - Carrie in NC 11:33 Jan 16 (2)
  • Thank you anyhow for the review,Carrie! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:42 Jan 16 (0)
  • Sorry, I guess I didn't address your question at all! - Carrie- slightly embarrassed 11:35 Jan 16 (0)
• My oldest, who signed himself up, lol, seems to think... - Georgia in NC 10:07 Jan 16 (1)
  • Thanks for the input!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:43 Jan 16 (0)

Anyone have a World Geography book (A Beka or BJUP) to part with?? If so - e-mail is inside - StaceyinLA 8:33 Jan 16 (1)

• Just saw a BJU set on Vegsource (link inside) - CynthiaOK 8:48 Jan 16 (0)

Any more input on Notgrass US/World History?? nt - StaceyinLA 8:32 Jan 16 (0)

Questions re. pass/fail grading...can those who teach college classes also chime in, please?? - Valerie(TX) 8:30 Jan 16 (3)

• Most professors handle it as Gwen outlines... - GVA (a community college professor) 19:27 Jan 16 (0)
• Your son really needs to talk to his prof about how the grading system works. - LMA 16:38 Jan 16 (0)
• Thoughts on P/F grading but no more... - Gwen in VA 10:33 Jan 16 (0)

Does anyone know where I could print out a sample SAT test?... - Whitney 7:19 Jan 16 (3)

• Link only - Deb in PA 15:19 Jan 16 (0)
• Your library would almost certainly have a book (even if it is in the reference collection). (nm) - Kareni 10:34 Jan 16 (0)
• Re: Does anyone know where I could print out a sample SAT test?... - Pam L 8:20 Jan 16 (0)

high school Japanese? - AngieW in Texas 6:59 Jan 16 (9)

• What we're doing - Annie G 9:19 Jan 16 (4)
  • how much religious content is there in BYU's Japanese course? (nt) - AngieW in Texas 9:46 Jan 16 (3)
    • None at all. nt - Annie G 10:15 Jan 16 (2)
      • how long are the courses supposed to last? ... - AngieW in Texas 10:43 Jan 16 (1)
        • Re: how long are the courses supposed to last? ... - Annie G 11:46 Jan 16 (0)
• Another couple of ideas... - Jill W. 8:18 Jan 16 (2)
  • this looks pretty neat too - AngieW in Texas 10:58 Jan 16 (1)
    • We signed up for the $19.95 per month plan, and dd seems to be getting her money's worth so far! nt - Jill W. 15:01 Jan 16 (0)
• Re: high school Japanese? - Katia 7:33 Jan 16 (0)

Anyone using Jensen's Format Writing? - mooooom 5:54 Jan 16 (7)

• While I can't compare to Wordsmith, we are very happy with Jensen - Sharon in MD 10:38 Jan 16 (3)
  • Is this a consumable wkbk? - moooooom 12:16 Jan 16 (2)
    • I don't think of it as consumable. - Sharon in Md 13:16 Jan 16 (0)
    • I will jump in..... - melody In tx 12:58 Jan 16 (0)
• I've used part of it with my 9th grader. I'll try to answer specifics... - Ang in TX 6:05 Jan 16 (2)
  • sounds like I might be better off with Wordsmith Craftsmen - mooooom 10:33 Jan 16 (0)
  • Re: Using with 8th grader in COOP class - Virginia in Tx 6:56 Jan 16 (0)

Gwen in VA, about CAP.... - Lynne 5:16 Jan 16 (8)

• I believe each cadet is supposed to get 3 one hour "O" flights for free. My boys each recieved their 1st very soon after joining. nt - Quiver0f10 6:57 Jan 16 (0)
• Lynne, I'm not sure why he was fuzzy on this. My kids joined in August and have already co-piloted for 2.5 hrs. - momof7 6:04 Jan 16 (1)
  • Well, I was speaking of actual flight training rather than "O" flights, but - Lynne 11:11 Jan 16 (0)
• Re: Gwen in VA, about CAP.... - Gwen in VA 5:24 Jan 16 (4)
  • Gwen, any suggestions on finding local scholarships?... - Lynne 11:18 Jan 16 (3)
    • Re: Gwen, any suggestions on finding local scholarships?... - Gwen in VA 14:16 Jan 16 (1)
      • And really the cadet rank and achievement should be of prime consideration... - Lynne 15:50 Jan 16 (0)
    • Well..... - Gwen in VA 11:50 Jan 16 (0)

How much time commitment for the teacher does Lightning Lit require? nt - mom2jrcsc 19:14 Jan 15 (3)

• Not much... - Laura in CT 4:55 Jan 16 (2)
  • I agree, but - Annie G 6:41 Jan 16 (1)
    • May I ask you about combining with TTC? -m - Kathie in VA 10:21 Jan 16 (0)

Pam L, i got back to you below about Pre-Algebra. nt - Deidre in GA 18:25 Jan 15 (1)

• Got it! Thanks! NT - Pam L 8:25 Jan 16 (0)

?re comparing books and their film versions... - StaceyL in Canada 17:49 Jan 15 (7)

• Can I add The Yearling (2 film versions) and David Copperfield? nt - Laurel in CA 12:35 Jan 16 (0)
• Thank you all for the ideas. Lisa,I hope you saw my reply to you below.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 8:23 Jan 16 (1)
  • Re: Thank you all for the ideas. Lisa,I hope you saw my reply to you below.--nt - percytruffle 9:02 Jan 16 (0)
• Re: ?re comparing books and their film versions... - percytruffle 5:34 Jan 16 (0)
• The Masterpiece Theatre website... - Jane in NC 3:29 Jan 16 (0)
• Re: ?re comparing books and their film versions... - Ellie 20:45 Jan 15 (0)
• A couple of thoughts for now .... - HeatherC (Canada) 19:20 Jan 15 (0)

I've just found out that I'm "unemployed"!!! - Gwen in VA 16:15 Jan 15 (3)

• My favorite story about this: - Jenny in Florida 7:51 Jan 16 (0)
• Taz always selects' manager' as my source of employment. He said that ... - Carmen & Co. 6:32 Jan 16 (1)
  • If you're applying for NEED-based aid, have him use caution with that. If you... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:47 Jan 16 (0)

I'd love some opinions on Lightening Lit for 7th/8th grade. nt - Kate in CA 16:04 Jan 15 (6)

• Thanks so much for the info. Anyone compare LL with BJU Lit? nt - Kate in CA 9:10 Jan 16 (0)
• using LL7 and moving on to LL8 next week.... - Robin in DFW 7:32 Jan 16 (0)
• I'm using the LL7 with my 7th grader this year... - Ang in TX 5:55 Jan 16 (0)
• Two thumbs up for Lightning Lit 7 and 8 here... - Lori D. 18:11 Jan 15 (0)
• We're using LL 7th this year... - Laurel in CA 17:13 Jan 15 (1)
  • DS 13 enjoying LL8. - Deidre in GA 17:18 Jan 15 (0)

Please help me decide if my dd should continue with her online Inklings class... - Herbmom 13:55 Jan 15 (11)

• My ds took the Inklings class several years ago... - Kim 12:01 Jan 17 (0)
• I would let my 16yo make the decision to continue or drop. (more) - Dawn in MI 9:36 Jan 16 (0)
• what I have found with Inklings ... - Sylvia 14:48 Jan 15 (2)
  • Thank you for your help... more - Herbmom 15:58 Jan 15 (1)
    • Re: Thank you for your help... more - Sylvia 16:22 Jan 15 (0)
• Online Inklings...(m) - Kathleen 14:20 Jan 15 (1)
  • Thank you Kathleen...I will email you. NM - Herbmom 16:02 Jan 15 (0)
• Can't help w/Inklings but... - Moira in MA 14:12 Jan 15 (3)
  • Another plug for Omnibus for your daughter... - Melissa in New York 15:10 Jan 15 (2)
    • Thank you very much...more - Herbmom 16:31 Jan 15 (1)
      • Oops, I'm sorry to give the impression that WriteGuide is part of the Omnibus curriculum... - Melissa in New York 6:40 Jan 16 (0)

If you had to use a packaged curriculum for a non academic student what would you pick? - Robin@BAFB 13:34 Jan 15 (14)

• Thank you for all your help. Robin Nt - Robin@BAFB 7:46 Jan 18 (0)
• Yes, she should be able to do pre-algebra as a 9th grader... - Kelli in TN 20:06 Jan 16 (0)
• Agree about Sonlight. - Robin NC 8:21 Jan 16 (0)
• PLEASE do not take my reply the wrong way...But here goes... - Carmen & Co. 6:21 Jan 16 (6)
  • Did you mean Write at Home composition courses instead of Teach at Home? (nt) - Margaret H 8:48 Jan 16 (1)
    • Actually, it's Home 2 Teach. nm - Carmen & Co 11:55 Jan 16 (0)
  • Another comment, if I may... - Carmen & Co. 6:27 Jan 16 (3)
    • her only interest right now fashion, she wants to be an image consultant - Robin@BAFB 9:01 Jan 16 (2)
      • History of fashion... - Laurel in CA 12:39 Jan 16 (0)
      • An image consultant would need some business math... - Happy 11:41 Jan 16 (0)
• Re: If you had to use a packaged curriculum for a non academic student what would you pick? - K in MI 5:28 Jan 16 (0)
• Christian or secular? - Mandy in TN 18:31 Jan 15 (1)
  • either one I just need the lesson plans and a place to buy (m) - Robin@BAFB 18:49 Jan 15 (0)
• Probably Alpha Omega because all self contained nt - Kate in CA 15:46 Jan 15 (0)

ALEKS as a supplement: which would I choose to go along with Lial's BCM?(m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:26 Jan 15 (2)

• Aleks provides an option for regular review...m - Lyn 14:13 Jan 15 (1)
  • Thank you.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:54 Jan 16 (0)

Trisms users, please share your typical day. - Angel 11:53 Jan 15 (0)

I got Trisms in the mail on Saturday... questions - Angel 11:37 Jan 15 (7)

• It is laid out differently than other curriculums - Happy 17:57 Jan 15 (2)
  • Thanks! It's beginning to make more sense to me. - Angel 20:31 Jan 15 (1)
    • A actually did part of the first unit myself before introducing it to ds. - Happy 11:20 Jan 16 (0)
• Angel, I highly suggest you try the TRISMS email loop for support and to get a better idea of things. They are really nice too <considering Trisms and on list> <nt> - Pamela 12:21 Jan 15 (3)
  • Oh, BTW... which Trisms level are you thinking about for next year? - Angel 12:47 Jan 15 (1)
    • HM for my ds and still considering for dd <nt> - Pamela 14:07 Jan 15 (0)
  • Hi! I have joined the list and asked the same question...I'm hoping for an answer. :) - Angel 12:38 Jan 15 (0)

More CAP questions - Pamela 9:56 Jan 15 (11)

• Re: More CAP questions - Gwen in VA 14:50 Jan 15 (6)
  • Thanks...a question or two - Pamela 15:18 Jan 15 (5)
    • my son's squadron yells - a lot. my son - Deidre in GA 17:21 Jan 15 (1)
      • Thanks Deidre...I kinda wonder - Pamela 19:16 Jan 15 (0)
    • From my dh ( a commander of cadets for the local squadron) -- - Gwen in VA 15:56 Jan 15 (2)
      • Thanks...We are very strict parents but we - Pamela 19:20 Jan 15 (1)
        • when we were in CAP a few years ago, - Peek a Boo 23:11 Jan 15 (0)
• There should be no religious aspect to CAP - Deidre in GA 10:23 Jan 15 (3)
  • Thanks...I found some great stuff searching on the website further. The kids are psyched. I wish they could start now. <nt> - Pamela 10:39 Jan 15 (2)
    • are you certain they can't? my son's squadron lets newbies merge in at any time. nt - Deidre in GA 11:49 Jan 15 (1)
      • wanted both to start at same time...ds is only 11 (til April) and a 5th grader <nt> - Pamela 12:03 Jan 15 (0)

Possibly a stupid question, but could someone please explain to me how you actually use a literature study guide?(m) - RAS in Oh 9:04 Jan 15 (4)

• Thank you all so much. You've given me some great ideas to work with.NT - RAS in Oh 10:49 Jan 16 (0)
• Re: Possibly a stupid question, but could someone please explain to me how you actually use a literature study guide?(m) - percytruffle 5:56 Jan 16 (0)
• Suggestions... - Diana in OR 11:52 Jan 15 (0)
• Re: Possibly a stupid question, but could someone please explain to me how you actually use a literature study guide?(m) - Melody In Tx 9:54 Jan 15 (0)

Any input on the Notgrass versus BJUP for US History?? I'd like some input on the BJ text for US... nt - StaceyinLA 8:00 Jan 15 (2)

• Consulted my high schooler..... - Robin NC 7:17 Jan 18 (0)
• I have Notgrass World and US but also used BJU dvds - Jenileigh 15:18 Jan 15 (0)

SAT question - Grace 7:46 Jan 15 (3)

• You might also consider the ACT. (nm) - Susan in IL 16:32 Jan 15 (0)
• Re: SAT question - Colby 11:18 Jan 15 (0)
• I think you might be surprised... - Valerie(TX) 11:11 Jan 15 (0)

Documenting Labs - Jenny in Florida 7:03 Jan 15 (2)

• Re: Documenting Labs - Gwen in VA 9:30 Jan 15 (1)
  • Thanks! - Jenny in Florida 4:28 Jan 16 (0)

Will someone work this math problem for me??...m - 2littleladies 7:01 Jan 15 (11)

• Thanks for all of your help...nt - 2littleladies 18:04 Jan 15 (0)
• Re: Will someone work this math problem for me??...m - Dennis 9:50 Jan 15 (0)
• What is the answer in the book? - Jean in Wisc 7:31 Jan 15 (8)
  • The answer is.... - 2littleladies 8:08 Jan 15 (7)
    • The reason that 1/4 is correct and 1/9 is not - Laurie4b 8:40 Jan 15 (4)
      • Ok, I understand that there is a standard why that you do operations and.... - 2littleladies 9:14 Jan 15 (2)
        • Order of operations...(m) - Kathleen 9:25 Jan 15 (1)
          • Thanks....m - 2littleladies 14:07 Jan 15 (0)
      • Please excuse my dear aunt Sally - LH 9:01 Jan 15 (0)
    • The TM is not wrong...(m) - Kathleen 8:23 Jan 15 (1)
      • I wondered about that. LOL! Fun anyway. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 8:26 Jan 15 (0)

History Question... - CMH 6:54 Jan 15 (3)

• SL has great booklists ... - AngieW in Texas 21:03 Jan 15 (0)
• Some of the Literature Approach to History books have good lists. - Jean in Wisc 7:37 Jan 15 (0)
• I'd say it would depend hugely on the specific novels and how much outside research will get incorporated. - Jenny in Florida 7:07 Jan 15 (0)

Resources for Studying Non-Shakespeare, Renaissance Drama? - Jenny in Florida 6:23 Jan 15 (0)

Revisiting the Christian college for Engineering.... Know anything about Valparaiso Unversity? - jak of in 6:03 Jan 15 (5)

• Cedarville University, Ohio...(more) - Kathy D 8:39 Jan 22 (0)
• I know it used to be good. - mom2abcd 20:07 Jan 17 (0)
• Take a look at Colleges that Change Lives...More - Carmen & Co 6:11 Jan 16 (0)
• Grove City College, in Western PA - maryalice 16:42 Jan 15 (0)
• How about Univ. Notre Dame? (my alma mater!)... - Anne/PA 7:22 Jan 15 (0)

Need help narrowing choices...help....Lightning Lit, Sonlight, PTIW and Smarr! - ponymom2 5:55 Jan 15 (19)

• But, what are you all using for history? If you use.. - ponymom2 5:35 Jan 16 (3)
  • Well, I'm doing Core 5 SL with a 7th gr. student... - Laurel in CA 20:54 Jan 16 (0)
  • This year we're doing world culture/geog. rather than straight history. We're using... - Lori D. 16:11 Jan 16 (0)
  • We are doing a textbook history this year, I am not sure how the workload would be to do SL & LL together. I would do PTIW and R&S irregardless of history & Lit choices as they are working very well for us nt - Quiver0f10 7:00 Jan 16 (0)
• Love Lightning Lit and Sonlight books; did not at all like Put That In Writing; Reasons why... - Lori D. 13:44 Jan 15 (4)
  • Have you ever used the upper levels of R&S English 6-8? nt - MIch elle 13:48 Jan 15 (3)
    • No, but I'm seriously thinking about R&S grammar next year as a final "wrap up". Have you used it? (nt) - Lori D. 13:59 Jan 15 (2)
      • Yes, currently using R&S E.6... - MIch elle 16:24 Jan 15 (1)
        • Hmmm... Thanks for this heads-up. Is there some way to view R&S online? And I appreciate your input! (nt) - Lori D. 16:08 Jan 16 (0)
• We are using LL, PTIW, R&S and for vocab VFTHSS. nt - Quiver0f10 8:34 Jan 15 (6)
  • What do you think of PTIW so far? nt - MIch elle 13:45 Jan 15 (5)
    • I really like it! (more) - Quiver0f10 14:26 Jan 15 (4)
      • We used PTIW last year, and I feel it really prepared my dd. for high school (m) - LisaNY 19:15 Jan 16 (0)
      • 1/2 way wow... - MIch elle 16:19 Jan 15 (2)
        • Well.. - Quiver0f10 16:48 Jan 15 (1)
          • Thanks! nt - MIch elle 17:27 Jan 15 (0)
• Here's what we did! - Bev in Atlanta 6:45 Jan 15 (0)
• Love LL. Also, IEW, and Rod and Staff English to round it out. nt - LCGal 6:26 Jan 15 (1)
  • That is exactly our plan for next year! Wow! - Brenda From Tenn 7:07 Jan 15 (0)

Looking for a free, *printable* quiz that covers the basics of Old Testament survey quiz. Anyone have a link? Thanks! ; ) nt - ereks mom 5:45 Jan 15 (0)

HELP! Synthetic division problem... - Pamela 4:39 Jan 15 (3)

• Re: HELP! Synthetic division problem... - Kathy in Richmond 5:00 Jan 15 (2)
  • oops, formatting didn't work! - Kathy in Richmond 5:04 Jan 15 (1)
    • Thank you. nt - Kimberly (Pamela's Daughter) 5:43 Jan 15 (0)

Has anyone NOT listed books read for their college portfolio? - Carmen & Co. 20:15 Jan 14 (13)

• Thanks, eeryone for your input. We're only looking at small schools... - Carmen & Co. 6:07 Jan 16 (0)
• Sort of (m) - Gwen in VA 9:35 Jan 15 (1)
  • Ditto here. (nm) - Susan in IL 16:36 Jan 15 (0)
• Since reading is a huge portion of our homeschool English... - Barb F PA 7:50 Jan 15 (0)
• Perhaps list the top ten or so from each grade... - Carrie in NC 7:05 Jan 15 (0)
• I wouldn't list them all, simply because there's just so much information an admissions officer wants to read. I'd choose the best examples to list, and mention that it is a partial list. nm - Janet in WA 21:26 Jan 14 (6)
  • on the other hand.... - Nicole 11:25 Jan 15 (5)
    • My information came from admissions counselors too... - Janet in WA 12:15 Jan 15 (4)
      • perhaps they're accustomed to a different kind of homeschool applicant.... - Nicole 12:34 Jan 15 (3)
        • You're right. These were medium to large universities. nm - Janet in WA 16:02 Jan 15 (2)
          • but I'm awfully glad this came up... - Nicole 16:41 Jan 15 (1)
            • What helped us was attending prospective student visitations at the colleges... - Janet in WA 17:11 Jan 15 (0)
• We did not list all books - Raders Fan 21:21 Jan 14 (0)

Pam "SFSOM" in MD: Taz had a phone interview with Wabash! - Carmen & Co. 20:08 Jan 14 (1)

• Wow! That's great. They're amazing. Not everyone likes the idea... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:26 Jan 15 (0)

Starting Latin in 11th grade - what's best for a 16 year old beginner? Thanks. nt - Lemonshine 20:00 Jan 14 (1)

• You might consider...... - melody In Tx 21:32 Jan 15 (0)

RE: Notetaking & Precis writing. Wordsmith Craftsman covers...M - Carmen & Co. 19:54 Jan 14 (0)

GO PATS!!!! nt - MamaBess 17:27 Jan 14 (3)

• Oh! It's a sports reference? I had no clue! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 6:45 Jan 15 (0)
• Re: GO PATS!!!! Seconded!!! - Gwen in VA (who lived in MA for 39 years) 19:02 Jan 14 (1)
  • THEY WON!! YIPPEE!! nt - JoanneMac(in MA) 6:08 Jan 15 (0)

speed reading? - momof10 17:25 Jan 14 (8)

• Here is what I wrote about our Speed Reading course a few months ago... - Pamela 4:44 Jan 15 (0)
• RE: Speed reading--It won't help him this semester, but we used... - Carmen & Co. 20:19 Jan 14 (0)
• One more question - "Once and Future King" by White -- anyone know of an mp3 I can download? - momof10 17:45 Jan 14 (5)
  • Can't help with that,but... - StaceyL in Canada 17:53 Jan 14 (4)
    • More than one version of "The Once and Future King"? by T.M. White? - momof10 17:58 Jan 14 (3)
      • Yup... - StaceyL in Canada 18:50 Jan 14 (2)
        • Thanks - the book he's reading has 4 parts - momof10 18:54 Jan 14 (1)
          • Whew.. I just read at wikipedia and it doesn't look like we're off track (more) - momof10 19:00 Jan 14 (0)

ecce romani... - Betty 16:26 Jan 14 (5)

• I think when this came up before, someone said that you can get it by calling the publisher. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 19:58 Jan 14 (0)
• I have all three levels - Lisa in Winter Park 18:50 Jan 14 (3)
  • Re: I have all three levels - Betty 4:45 Jan 15 (2)
    • Yes, I plan to sell them - Lisa in Winter Park 11:42 Jan 15 (1)
      • Re: Yes, I plan to sell them - Betty 13:48 Jan 15 (0)

Best tips for teaching addition/subtraction with neg. numbers? TIA - Janet 15:54 Jan 14 (4)

• Thanks all!! - Janet 15:36 Jan 15 (0)
• I used Keys to Algebra with both my dc, nt - SusanAR 20:22 Jan 14 (2)
  • I agree. Book 1 is superb. It uses a football analogy throughout that is very clear and helps students grasp the concept, not memorize the steps. And it's CHEAP! nt - Laurie 4b 8:42 Jan 15 (0)
  • I should add that it is book 1 that covers operations with integers.nt - SusanAR 20:24 Jan 14 (0)

Conceptual Physics - easier or tougher for a non-math student than Apologia Chemistry? - m - StaceyinLA 15:33 Jan 14 (6)

• I found a syllabus from a college..... - Melody In Tx 19:14 Jan 14 (1)
  • Here is a loose syllabus, that gives time frames - Melody In Tx 19:38 Jan 14 (0)
• My son is studying for a physics test right now (m) - CynthiaOK 16:46 Jan 14 (3)
  • skipping chapters-what a concept - moooom 17:59 Jan 14 (2)
    • Re: skipping chapters-what a concept - CynthiaOK 7:00 Jan 15 (0)
    • We have the high school version - Ruth in Ottawa 19:39 Jan 14 (0)

History - Notgrass for US & World or BJUP texts?? How's the BJUP US text? - m - StaceyinLA 15:24 Jan 14 (0)

Giancoli or Hewitt for AP Physics? - MaryM 12:00 Jan 14 (11)

• Thanks ladies! Terrific sites and helful information. Much appreciated! nt - MaryM 7:50 Jan 15 (0)
• Giancoli Physics - Kathy in Richmond 5:25 Jan 15 (1)
  • Another terrific website... - LoriM 6:28 Jan 15 (0)
• Dd read Hewitt over the summer in order to prepare for a Giancoli-based AP course. nm - Gwen in VA 13:40 Jan 14 (5)
  • Gwen, did you teach the Giancoli course or was it online? - MaryM 13:51 Jan 14 (4)
    • Online through ScholarsOnline.org (m) - Gwen in VA 17:06 Jan 14 (3)
      • Re: Online through ScholarsOnline.org (m) - Cathy 17:49 Jan 14 (2)
        • Pearson/PH sells it. Link inside - MaryM 18:10 Jan 14 (1)
          • Re: Pearson/PH sells it. Link inside - Cathy 14:02 Jan 15 (0)
• Hewett is definitely not AP... - Jane in NC 12:19 Jan 14 (1)