New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Feb 19 (0)

Gwen in VA, which teacher did your dc have in (m) - Sandra in FL 23:04 Feb 19 (0)

What would you do after Saxon Advanced Math? - Gamom3 19:39 Feb 19 (0)

Why am I not hearing back from the people at Write@Home? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 19:17 Feb 19 (0)

Starting to look ahead to 9th gr./ancients. Is Veritas' Omnibus *worth* $100?? And... - Lori D. 16:51 Feb 19 (3)

• Re: Starting to look ahead to 9th gr./ancients. Is Veritas' Omnibus *worth* $100?? And... - Kathleen 19:01 Feb 19 (2)
  • Re: Starting to look ahead to 9th gr./ancients. Is Veritas' Omnibus *worth* $100?? And... - Cathy 22:14 Feb 19 (0)
  • Thank you for this wonderful description! This helps alot! Yes... - Lori D. 21:06 Feb 19 (0)

Need recommendations for history w/Christian world view... - Anita in CA 15:33 Feb 19 (2)

• Re: Need recommendations for history w/Christian world view... - Pam L 16:33 Feb 19 (0)
• We've learned a lot using BJU World History (m) - Veronica 16:20 Feb 19 (0)

Assessment (Testing) in Mathematics... - LoriM 13:30 Feb 19 (1)

• Link didn't work... - LoriM 13:35 Feb 19 (0)

Essay questions for reports - suzie 13:27 Feb 19 (0)

Back to math - LilyK 13:11 Feb 19 (1)

• Now you have me wondering if I should check out Dolciani's for my 'mathy' one coming up (m) - Veronica 16:31 Feb 19 (0)

Continuing on in that Latin theme....we are just dying here in Wheelock's here. Oxford or Cambridge??? - Kelli in TN 12:03 Feb 19 (10)

• Cambridge has made it possible for Latin to continue here -- for both child and parent! - Sandy in BC 14:17 Feb 19 (1)
  • I love to hear this! Good for you, Sandy! I'm completely sold on the reading-based method. :o) nm - LisaNY 16:38 Feb 19 (0)
• I've never used Cambridge and can't comment on that. However . . . - Jenny in Florida 12:13 Feb 19 (7)
  • Whole to parts vs. Parts to whole..... - Kelli in TN 12:59 Feb 19 (6)
    • Re: Whole to parts vs. Parts to whole..... - Sandy in BC 14:23 Feb 19 (5)
      • I should mention that I do believe the whole-to-parts / parts-to-whole thing is largely a learning style issue. - Jenny in Florida 16:28 Feb 19 (0)
      • Thank you, I will look that up, but.... - Kelli in TN 14:37 Feb 19 (3)
        • My Canadian supplier won't be much help to you! You might want to check the Yahoo list (link inside) - Sandy in BC 18:04 Feb 19 (0)
        • I can tell you how to buy Cambridge...m - Dee 15:13 Feb 19 (1)
          • On a side note - I was able to purchase the Omnibus wkbk and student text (used) from B&N. nm - LisaNY 16:41 Feb 19 (0)

Elementary Greek, Greek for Children - Paulette 12:03 Feb 19 (3)

• We are using Elementary Greek... - Laura in CT 16:52 Feb 19 (1)
  • Mounce...m - Dee 18:42 Feb 19 (0)
• My student just started EG-1 - LH 15:01 Feb 19 (0)

Learning Through History, Cobblestone, etc. - Jayne 12:01 Feb 19 (4)

• Cobblestone and its sister publication, Calliope, are geared to late elementary grades or middle school students in my opinion. (nt) - Jane in NC 15:08 Feb 19 (2)
  • What magazines for social studies would be good for high school? m - Jayne 15:17 Feb 19 (1)
    • National Geographic remains one of my favorites. (nt) - Jane in NC 17:59 Feb 19 (0)
• Learning Through History is different. - Jenny in Florida 12:21 Feb 19 (0)

Analyzing novels help - Marlene 11:44 Feb 19 (3)

• You can do both! (more) - Lori D. 12:10 Feb 19 (2)
  • Does Progeny Press have answers? m - Marlene 18:45 Feb 19 (1)
    • Yes. I have several of their high school guides... - StaceyL in Canada 19:22 Feb 19 (0)

Games for learning Vocabulary - melody in tx 11:41 Feb 19 (1)

• Here's some games - Paula H 13:49 Feb 19 (0)

Moutoux diagramming books vs. Daly books vs R&S or Hake...m - Rissy 11:41 Feb 19 (3)

• I have both. I far prefer the Moutoux, but that's just me. - Paula H 19:59 Feb 19 (0)
• First off, ignore your neighbor... - GVA 12:12 Feb 19 (1)
  • Re: First off, ignore your neighbor... - Rissy 15:16 Feb 19 (0)

Help! Hake or Warriner's? - Kelli 11:32 Feb 19 (0)

Is Oxford Latin Course 1 a highschool text? - Kaci 9:56 Feb 19 (6)

• Echoing Jenny... - Jane in NC 10:50 Feb 19 (3)
  • Where can I find the online workbooks? nt - Peg 12:06 Feb 19 (2)
    • And here.... - Jane in NC 15:04 Feb 19 (0)
    • Here... - Jane in NC 15:03 Feb 19 (0)
• Yes, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:41 Feb 19 (1)
  • Cambridge is like that. Unit 1+2 = first year; Unit 3 = secondyear - LH 11:08 Feb 19 (0)

If you were doing 1850 to Modern with a 9th grader would you include government? - Tina in ME 9:43 Feb 19 (2)

• Next year, in 9th, ds will be doing Govt. as a seperate subject... - Diana in OR 12:17 Feb 19 (0)
• Why not do it in both years? Just split it up--We tend to do it less systematically--some every year. For example, we are going to do some gov't when elections come around. nt - Chris in VA 10:07 Feb 19 (0)

Saxon edition questions (middle school/prealgebra/algebra) - momee 9:01 Feb 19 (2)

• Save your money... - Brenda in MA 17:07 Feb 19 (0)
• I would go with a new edition of 8/7, then directly to Algebra I. - Anne/PA 9:53 Feb 19 (0)

Latin Questions - Chelsea in Tn 8:51 Feb 19 (4)

• One more thing... - Christina in ME 12:29 Feb 19 (0)
• Re: Latin Questions - Christina in ME 12:03 Feb 19 (0)
• I second Latin in the Christian Trivium! nt - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 10:58 Feb 19 (0)
• I am not familiar w/the two programs you mentioned (m) - LisaNY 9:02 Feb 19 (0)

Need Civics/Government resources - Andrea 8:42 Feb 19 (2)

• Re: Need Civics/Government resources - Diana in OR 12:20 Feb 19 (0)
• Civics/Government resources - Suzanne in NC 8:51 Feb 19 (0)

Logic dilemma - Suzanne in NC 8:05 Feb 19 (6)

• Well, I wouldn't jump ship for Critical Thinking - Ruth in Ottawa 9:19 Feb 19 (0)
• You might want to look at Fallacy Detective and (m) - Martha in NM 9:08 Feb 19 (1)
  • Oops...posted in too much of a hurry...should have beem (m) - Martha in NM 9:32 Feb 19 (0)
• Re: Logic dilemma - Tina in Ouray, CO 9:07 Feb 19 (2)
  • I'll third this - Holly in N NV 19:38 Feb 19 (0)
  • I can second this........(m) - Lesley 15:21 Feb 19 (0)

Of Dolciani Geometry and has anyone looked at the (apparently) classic Weeks and Adkins? - Connie in NC 6:59 Feb 19 (1)

• Connie, the Singapore Math website sells the Weeks text and its Teacher's Manual (nt) - Sandra in FL 18:06 Feb 19 (0)

Dd is bombing math -any suggestions? - Osmosis Mom 6:36 Feb 19 (10)

• Carol and Martha, thanks (more) - Osmosis Mom 10:10 Feb 19 (0)
• A little encouragement for your daughter... - Nan in Mass 9:03 Feb 19 (2)
  • Thanks, Nan. I needed this nt - Osmosis Mom 10:07 Feb 19 (0)
  • That is very encouraging. nt - Carol 9:39 Feb 19 (0)
• TT CDs - Carol 8:46 Feb 19 (0)
• I can offer you sympathy; we have had similar problems here (m) - Martha in NM 8:24 Feb 19 (0)
• One of my dc struggles with math - Jean in Wisc 7:38 Feb 19 (1)
  • She does use a calculator and she is in love with biology - Osmosis Mom 7:53 Feb 19 (0)
• How organized is her work?.... - Jann in TX 6:54 Feb 19 (1)
  • Thanks, Jann, for offering - Osmosis Mom 7:02 Feb 19 (0)

Analytical Grammar users...does anyone here have the Review and Reinforcment workbook?... - Margaret H 6:15 Feb 19 (3)

• Margaret, re: sample of R&R - Erin 7:24 Feb 19 (2)
  • Thanks, Erin. I actually did think of emailing them, and did, right after I posted here. Takes me awhile to think these things through ; - ) NT - Margaret H 8:05 Feb 19 (0)
  • Thanks, Erin. I actually did think of emailing them, and did, right after I posted here. Takes me awhile to think these things through ; - ) NT - Margaret H 8:04 Feb 19 (0)

Simple question about board ... - Cheri in MN 5:30 Feb 19 (4)

• How to search the boards... - Jann in TX 6:37 Feb 19 (0)
• After you've read the boards for a while, you find you can skip lots of them... - Nan in Mass 5:56 Feb 19 (2)
  • You mean you skip them???? Aren't you the one in JAIL with a LOTR book???? - Cathy in KY 6:16 Feb 19 (1)
    • Yes, well... some things obviously are better skipped GRIN. nm - Nan in Mass 18:02 Feb 19 (0)

Singapore science questions - Trish 5:06 Feb 19 (1)

• Re: Singapore science questions - Chelsea in tn 8:46 Feb 19 (0)

1 More Q about BCM....I just received my sons book and was wondering how long is it suppose to take to finish the book? - Gamom3 4:56 Feb 19 (4)

• If he can do it in 106 days, I'd just move on to Introductory Algebra (which would be next). nt - Claire 8:48 Feb 19 (0)
• Some lessons will take more than one day... and what comes next... - Jann in TX 5:59 Feb 19 (0)
• It can take as little as a semester (77 days) or some people take 2 years <sm> - Pamela 5:08 Feb 19 (0)
• Sorry forgot to ask what comes after BCM?....nt - Gamom3 5:01 Feb 19 (0)

I had a nightmare last night that we were all going to jail because we didn't teach matrices in algebra... - Nan in Mass 4:35 Feb 19 (9)

• I dreamed that I was putting together Alyssa Milano's (Who's The Boss? actress) high school transcript! Too much transcript stress on the brain!!! nt - Christi/NC 13:39 Feb 19 (0)
• I was trying to outrun a woman (who looked amazingly like my new boss)... - LoriM 12:42 Feb 19 (1)
  • ROFLOL...I know it probably wasn't funny to *you*, as you were dreaming it...but that's one of the funniest dreams I've ever heard. Rivals my one about... - Jill, OK in VA 15:28 Feb 19 (0)
• This is priceless. (nt) - Jane in NC 9:50 Feb 19 (0)
• I had a dream last night about The Iliad---the punishment for Helen of Troy's faithlessness in running away with Paris was having to learn to sew for 10 years! (nt) - Michelle in MO 9:20 Feb 19 (0)
• Must be something in the water inducing weird stress dreams. - Jenny in Florida 6:40 Feb 19 (0)
• Read to the kids in jail!? LOL You get the "Best Mom Award" Nan!!! (nt) - Dawn in MI 6:32 Feb 19 (0)
• Too funny ---- - Carole in DE 5:18 Feb 19 (1)
  • Good idea. Going to get my coat on now before it clouds up. Hope I don't get blown away this morning. nm - Nan in Mass 6:41 Feb 19 (0)

Thoughts on Put that In Writing? nt - Lori in tx 20:57 Feb 18 (5)

• I just got it... - MIch elle 18:03 Feb 19 (0)
• Well, I am the "odd man out". We tried it this year and did NOT like it... - Lori D. 17:05 Feb 19 (1)
  • Just wanted to clarify... - Lori D. 18:40 Feb 19 (0)
• Please someone reply, I'm almost ready to order but have doubts. nt - Kay 14:31 Feb 19 (1)
  • Search the board for "PTIW"; it comes up regularly. Most people seem very enthusiastic about it.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:59 Feb 19 (0)

Have they changed the way they do the SAT scoring? Do you add all individual scores together? How do you figure your score? Also, where is the chart which converts the SAT to ACT?? nt - StaceyinLA 19:37 Feb 18 (4)

• Pamela is right, the tests are different -- however here is a comparison score chart... - coloradostef 6:36 Feb 19 (2)
  • According to that, my scores weren't even in the same range....<sm> - Pamela 7:27 Feb 19 (1)
    • It actually isn't unusual for the scores of a student to be in different ranges on the ACT and SAT... - coloradostef 17:06 Feb 19 (0)
• They aren't the same test...you can't really convert it though I tried to when I was a kid...all I really learned was that %age wise, my SAT didn't really compare with my ACT...LOL <nt> - Pamela 5:10 Feb 19 (0)

Henle Latin and the Memoria Press Guide (m) - Amy in VA 19:18 Feb 18 (6)

• Re: Henle Latin and the Memoria Press Guide (m) - Kathleen 20:45 Feb 18 (5)
  • Really? (m) - Amy in VA 6:08 Feb 19 (4)
    • Really. Henle himself considers through Unit 7 worth 1 year's credit, but includes more for faster classes. nt - carolM 20:20 Feb 19 (0)
    • The MP guides lend themselves nicely to picking up the pace. Units 1-7 is a full year of high sch Latin. (NT) - LHf 7:58 Feb 19 (0)
    • Yes, really ;-)...(m) - Kathleen 6:58 Feb 19 (0)
    • The Yahoo! Henle Latin groups have a schedule that moves more quickly - Jean in Wisc 6:16 Feb 19 (0)

Can someone help me find DVT's for BCM 6th edition? I have read that - Gamom3 18:14 Feb 18 (4)

• Also try http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Search on "digital vide tutor". (nt) - Claire 8:49 Feb 19 (0)
• Re: Can someone help me find DVT's for BCM 6th edition? I have read that - Melissa 8:09 Feb 19 (0)
• The publisher does not sell the older editions...where to get one... - Jann in TX 19:43 Feb 18 (0)
• E-mail me (m) - StaceyinLA 19:24 Feb 18 (0)

Books to read in Latin - Carole in DE 18:07 Feb 18 (5)

• here is a link to the Bible in Latin... - leslie 10:03 Feb 19 (0)
• Keep trying at Amazon...I found quite a few :-) - HeatherC (Canada) 5:55 Feb 19 (0)
• Winnie Ille Pu - Jane in NC 19:21 Feb 18 (0)
• Here is a site to browse for some titles: - Kareni 18:26 Feb 18 (1)
  • Here is another....click on Classics...link inside - Dee 2:46 Feb 19 (0)

Science course sequence???? - Carole in DE 16:12 Feb 18 (1)

• dd#2 - Margaret in CO 16:29 Feb 18 (0)

For those looking at college application costs -- which can really add up -- here is a link to a list of colleges with free applications... - coloradostef 15:58 Feb 18 (2)

• For a number of colleges, if you apply online the app is free nt - Gwen in VA 14:59 Feb 19 (0)
• Union College in TN is offering free application up until tomorrow, Feb. 19. (nt) - Jan P. 19:14 Feb 18 (0)

So you Want to Learn Latin and Latin Prep and other Latin Questions - Chelsea in Tn 15:09 Feb 18 (0)

Dolciani's Algebra vs. Foerster's Algebra - Dennis 14:33 Feb 18 (3)

• It should be noted that there are several editions of Dolciani floating around... - Jane in NC 19:15 Feb 18 (0)
• I compared the two years ago and I liked them both. - BarbsJEMMSC 15:03 Feb 18 (0)
• On the Mathematically Correct website, there are reviews of both.... - Rebecca in VA 14:48 Feb 18 (0)

Speaking of Science...what programs are there for science besides Apologia? m - Rissy 14:10 Feb 18 (11)

• I used to use Holt's Visualizing Life but since they haven't updated it since 1998 (?), we've switched - BarbsJEMMSC 15:21 Feb 18 (3)
  • I am glad to hear that you like Exploring Life...m - Dee 17:15 Feb 18 (2)
    • That's interesting about the teacher access... - BarbsJEMMSC 7:21 Feb 19 (1)
      • Barb...the Interactive book comes with access FREE...more - Dee 9:42 Feb 19 (0)
• Here are a few suggestions- warning this is LONG - Chelsea in TN 15:00 Feb 18 (6)
  • I have a question about Singapore Interactive, too! (m) - Hoggirl 19:40 Feb 18 (2)
    • Re: I have a question about Singapore Interactive, too! (m) - Chelsea in Tn 22:49 Feb 18 (1)
      • yes, it does! Thank you! (nt) - Hoggirl 5:53 Feb 19 (0)
  • Two questions... - Christina in ME 17:22 Feb 18 (1)
    • Re: Two questions... - Cheslea in tn 18:13 Feb 18 (0)
  • Thanks so much!! m - Rissy 15:05 Feb 18 (0)

Singapore Science for high school? m - Jayne 14:07 Feb 18 (14)

• Re: Singapore Science for high school? m - Chelsea in TN 14:45 Feb 18 (13)
  • A quick question... - Deece in MN 8:20 Feb 19 (2)
    • Re: A quick question... - Chelsea 9:59 Feb 19 (1)
      • Thanks!! nt - Deece in MN 11:32 Feb 19 (0)
  • Could I please get a copy, also? I am purchasing this program for my ds. Thanks! nt - Deece in MN 8:13 Feb 19 (0)
  • Me too please - Carole in DE 7:13 Feb 19 (0)
  • I would, too, please... - Nan in Mass 5:29 Feb 19 (0)
  • I'd also love a copy! - Trish 4:50 Feb 19 (0)
  • would love a copy of your worksheets, email inside, thankyou!nt - Peela 4:43 Feb 19 (0)
  • I would love a copy of your worksheets for Interactive Science... - Christina in ME 17:25 Feb 18 (4)
    • I only have up to chap 11 done, working on the rest :) nt - Chelsea in TN 19:07 Feb 18 (0)
    • Just sent them over, let me know what you think..........nt - Chelsea in Tn 18:09 Feb 18 (2)
      • I would love a copy of your worksheets as well..if you don't mind - Gamom3 19:44 Feb 18 (1)
        • I need your e-mail address :) - Chelsea in TN 22:51 Feb 18 (0)

Hewitt's Lightning Lit. --- Has anyone used this with TWTM history or Omnibus? If so, how? (m) - Michelle in MO 13:43 Feb 18 (0)

Jann in TX...I need your opinion, please (m) - Hoggirl 13:26 Feb 18 (6)

• Both are great programs... - Jann in TX 15:51 Feb 18 (5)
  • thank you so much! (more, with one more question) - Hoggirl 16:39 Feb 18 (4)
    • Text order... - Jann in TX 19:48 Feb 18 (3)
      • did you mean working Algebra 2 before Geometry? (m) - Hoggirl 20:02 Feb 18 (2)
        • yes, more... - Jann in TX 20:11 Feb 18 (1)
          • thanks, again (m) - Hoggirl 9:32 Feb 19 (0)

Can you define Classical Ed. in 2-3sentences that a 10 yr old would understand? - Mary in co 12:56 Feb 18 (2)

• Here is my definition (lifted from TWTM, probably) (and with a warning that we seem to be different)... - Nan in Mass 5:26 Feb 19 (0)
• OK, a little bit glib, but what I've told my 10yo is that they're getting "the same education Grandma got, but that mommy didn't." - Nicole 13:29 Feb 18 (0)

Science Lite for my high schooler.... - Kelli in TN 11:49 Feb 18 (0)

Preference between Henle & Wheelock Latin? - Connie in Tx 9:37 Feb 18 (8)

• Another grammar/translation curriculum option is Latin in the Christian Trivium. nm - LisaNY 14:48 Feb 18 (0)
• latin was my ds's favorite subject in school until a new teacher who taught using Wheelock... - Betty 14:27 Feb 18 (0)
• My (humble) opinion is... - Gwen in VA 13:29 Feb 18 (4)
  • I fourth it . nt - carolM 20:24 Feb 19 (0)
  • Another in the Henle camp.... - Melody In Tx 21:32 Feb 18 (0)
  • I agree (m) - Michelle in MO 16:31 Feb 18 (1)
    • Re: I agree (m) - Dee 3:00 Feb 19 (0)
• Before you make your final choice, take a look at Learn to Read Latin (text and workbook). nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:51 Feb 18 (0)

NY State Homeschoolers. Help! Please! - Janice in NJ 7:56 Feb 18 (2)

• Re: NY State Homeschoolers. Help! Please! - ChrisN in NY 18:49 Feb 18 (0)
• Janice, I will email you. nm - LisaNY 8:40 Feb 18 (0)

Annenberg Media questions..m - Nicole 6:37 Feb 18 (4)

• I've never purchased their guides. - Jenny in Florida 6:34 Feb 19 (1)
  • That is what I think we might do...m - Nicole 12:07 Feb 19 (0)
• I would like to know about the guides, too. Anyone? nt - Kelli 14:08 Feb 18 (0)
• We are using French in Action. I have the text from the library, and will purchase the workbook used. nt - Chris in VA 11:11 Feb 18 (0)

StaceyL in Canada, re: Hewitt "Best...Books" for literary analysis.... - Lynne 6:17 Feb 18 (1)

• I called an inquired about this.....m - Busy Bee 9:26 Feb 18 (0)

I am going to purchase a used Lial's math for next year, please help... - Shelly in IL 4:21 Feb 18 (0)

Home Insurance Online Quote</a> <a href=http://www.severnside-airport.com/# Home Insurance Online Quote - review 23:01 Feb 17 (1)

• SPAM! nt - Peela 4:51 Feb 18 (0)

eye-opener - LilyK 20:58 Feb 17 (33)

• Here is a link about a school that uses Dolciani, very interesting. - Julia 14:34 Feb 18 (2)
  • They do geometry AFTER Algebra II. Interesting. Anyone else do this? What's the benefit of doing it either before or after Algebra II? nt - Robin in Tx 18:57 Feb 19 (0)
  • If you are looking for math course descriptions -- that is a great link (nm) - Susan in IL 15:40 Feb 18 (0)
• We use Dolciani here, but we skip the Basic. We got our solutions manual from Abebooks, but Ecampus has it for $46. The ISBN is 0395677645. - BarbsJEMMSC 14:12 Feb 18 (1)
  • Sorry, "NT" above. nt here too. - BarbsJEMMSC 14:13 Feb 18 (0)
• I strongly recommend the Dolciani text for math-y kids (m) - Gwen in VA 13:35 Feb 18 (9)
  • I have a few Dolcini if anyone is looking to purchase (NT) - LH 8:00 Feb 19 (0)
  • Gwen, a question (m) - angela in ohio 14:55 Feb 18 (3)
    • We used Foresman's Exploring Mathematics, but Singapore is also strong. nt - Gwen in VA 15:38 Feb 18 (2)
      • Would Lial's be another good consideratoin? nt - Robin in Tx 18:59 Feb 19 (1)
        • P.S. I know BCM is considered pre-algebra, but would it be good to do it as a pre-pre-algebra for a course like this? nt - Robin in Tx 19:01 Feb 19 (0)
  • Gwen, do you know where to get Dolciani? nfm - LilyK 14:32 Feb 18 (3)
    • bigwords.com is a great search engine -- does multiple vendors at once. nt - Connie in NC 7:02 Feb 19 (0)
    • I like to get the TE also, so we bought new from publisher (m) - Gwen in VA 15:40 Feb 18 (0)
    • Hi Lily...I'm not Gwen but here - BarbsJEMMSC 15:26 Feb 18 (0)
• Are they actually doing the whole book? - Desiree in NJ 13:05 Feb 18 (1)
  • Re: Are they actually doing the whole book? - Lily K 13:51 Feb 18 (0)
• Good for them. Our whole state got an F on math. I'm not worried about competing.nt - Belinda 8:02 Feb 18 (2)
  • Belinda...you are too funny! lol nt - Kelli 14:11 Feb 18 (0)
  • BTW... - Belinda 8:51 Feb 18 (0)
• Could you please post what book it is? I'm using Singapore NEM I... - Charlotte 6:29 Feb 18 (7)
  • Re: Could you please post what book it is? I'm using Singapore NEM I... - LilyK 11:39 Feb 18 (6)
    • This might be a stupid question, but..... - Bev in Atlanta 14:13 Feb 18 (0)
    • Would that be "Algebra: Structure and Method"... - Rebecca in VA 11:58 Feb 18 (4)
      • Please help! I'm SO confused.. - Phoebe 9:21 Feb 19 (1)
        • Here is the link.... - Rebecca in VA 18:08 Feb 19 (0)
      • Yes, "Algebra Structure and Method" - LilyK 13:40 Feb 18 (1)
        • Oh, it's easy to buy solutions manuals over the internet! - Rebecca in VA 13:51 Feb 18 (0)
• Which textbook is it? Interesting about BASIC programming in the algebra class... - Anne/PA 3:58 Feb 18 (0)
• Sounds like an accelerated school if all of the 8th graders are doing Algebra. (m) - Veronica 21:49 Feb 17 (3)
  • Most take algebra I in 8th grade around here. nt - MIch elle 9:29 Feb 19 (0)
  • Not an accelerated school (nfm) - Lily K 11:41 Feb 18 (0)
  • Very common here too Algebra in 8th. Many take Algebra in 7th though - LH 3:24 Feb 18 (0)

Abeka 9 Physical Science DVD labs? - georgia in NM 20:25 Feb 17 (0)

for those who have asked about Civil Air Patrol and/or Service Academy admissions... - coloradostef 16:52 Feb 17 (1)

• That's great -- congrats to all of them! nt - Gwen in VA 18:08 Feb 17 (0)

about BJU history from below.... - georgia in NM 16:19 Feb 17 (2)

• for clarification... - georgia in NM 17:13 Feb 17 (1)
  • If you're only going to use one, I'd go with the 11th grade. nt - Veronica 21:50 Feb 17 (0)

Wheelock's Latin for high school credit - ReneeR 13:34 Feb 17 (1)

• Re: Wheelock's Latin for high school credit - Kathleen 18:51 Feb 17 (0)

WWYD? I am in need of some advice... - Deece in MN 12:46 Feb 17 (4)

• Thank you both for the comments/insights you have offered... - Deece in MN 8:17 Feb 19 (0)
• By the way, you should look at the topic on PA homeschoolers below for other possibilites ahead. nt - Sharon in MD 20:54 Feb 17 (0)
• I would proceed with great caution (a bit long winded) - Sharon in Md 20:50 Feb 17 (0)
• We're doing Distance Learning - Linda in Va 18:27 Feb 17 (0)

Crosspost: Please help me with my plans for Logic studies, tia -m - Kathie in VA 11:51 Feb 17 (9)

• About the Critical Thinking books (m) - JennW in SoCal 17:24 Feb 17 (3)
  • Yes, you helped! -m - Kathie in VA 17:34 Feb 17 (2)
    • btw, there was a discussion further down about Logic (m) - JennW in SoCal 20:35 Feb 17 (1)
      • Thanks -m - Kathie in Va 21:00 Feb 17 (0)
• My 7th ds had done Art of Argument / Fallacy Detective last year.... - Laurel in CA 16:07 Feb 17 (2)
  • Can you tell me how you scheduled those two? -m - Kathie in VA 16:19 Feb 17 (1)
    • We did a co-op class using AoA, supplemented with - Laurel in CA 0:01 Feb 18 (0)
• I have a son in 7th this year. Here is what we have done so far. - Julia 13:17 Feb 17 (1)
  • Thank you for your ideas -m - Kathie in VA 16:35 Feb 17 (0)

Any experience with PA Homeschoolers AP classes? - Brigid in NC 11:40 Feb 17 (5)

• Re: Any experience with PA Homeschoolers AP classes? - Carolyn in AK 19:33 Feb 17 (1)
  • My son is in the chem class and loving it too! nt - Gwen in VA 20:47 Feb 17 (0)
• Re: Any experience with PA Homeschoolers AP classes? - Gwen in VA 15:25 Feb 17 (2)
  • Wow. 3APs. How is the workload? - Brigid in NC 19:02 Feb 17 (1)
    • Heavy. (m) - Gwen in VA 20:46 Feb 17 (0)

Did I miss this or has anyone used this Gelfand course in math? - MaryM 11:35 Feb 17 (4)

• Depends... - Myrtle 14:15 Feb 17 (3)
  • Re: Depends... - George in VA 17:54 Feb 17 (2)
    • Re: Depends... - Myrtle 18:38 Feb 17 (1)
      • Thanks a million! nt - George in VA 19:27 Feb 17 (0)

Great book report / lit response forms for middle and high school.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:26 Feb 17 (0)

High school math grading...do you just consider tests or do you add in points for homework like traditional schools do? (nt) - Margaret H 10:53 Feb 17 (8)

• I grade the daily work and average it, then I count that as one test each quarter - Sharon in MD 20:59 Feb 17 (0)
• I only figure out scores for tests. Homework must always be corrected though. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 18:36 Feb 17 (0)
• 50%/50% here -- homework has to count or it might not happen, but tests are important nt - Gwen in VA 15:26 Feb 17 (0)
• My sons' math grades were based solely on test scores. Not because that's the best way to do it -- just because that's how it worked best for us. nm - Janet in WA 13:36 Feb 17 (0)
• I pretty much follow what public school math teacher does ... - Sylvia 12:24 Feb 17 (0)
• The opposite. Yes to homework; no to tests. - LH 11:27 Feb 17 (0)
• No to the homework... - Jane in NC 11:22 Feb 17 (0)
• Tests and quizzes only here. (nm) - Susan in IL 11:08 Feb 17 (0)

Please forgive me...Analytical Grammar question... - CMH 10:20 Feb 17 (13)

• Just wanted to clarify a point on bindings (m) - Erin 7:54 Feb 19 (0)
• We've recently started using this, and I have to say yes - m - StaceyinLA 19:32 Feb 18 (0)
• I have mixed feelings... - Deece in MN 13:24 Feb 17 (1)
  • Just want to clarify something... - Deece in MN 13:33 Feb 17 (0)
• It wasn't worth the price for us...... - Claire 12:09 Feb 17 (6)
  • definitely worth it for ds 13. nt - Deidre in GA 15:19 Feb 17 (0)
  • Claire...inclosed is my email - CMH 12:19 Feb 17 (1)
    • I emailed you! (nt) - Claire 12:53 Feb 17 (0)
  • Ditto here..... - momof7 12:16 Feb 17 (2)
    • I didn't have that impression... - StaceyL in Canada 12:27 Feb 17 (1)
      • I do agree, though, that a more durable binding/ cover would be preferable for the price.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:44 Feb 17 (0)
• We have definitely found it to be worth price...it is very solid, and my daughter thriving with it (and actually enjoys it) NT - Margaret H 10:59 Feb 17 (0)
• Well ... - DollyM 10:36 Feb 17 (0)

FYI only. I posted a question to Jean in Wisc about her criteria re: book reports vs. essays on the K-8 Curr. board (since it is of interest to younger students as well)... nt - Robin in Tx 9:38 Feb 17 (1)

• Finally got this written up for you - Jean in Wisc 10:43 Feb 18 (0)

has anyone used Igniting your Writing with an 8th grader? - Lori in tx 7:48 Feb 17 (1)

• I just ordered it, but it hasn't come yet. more - Dee 8:08 Feb 17 (0)

Any recommendations for online SAT prep courses? nt - Christina in ME 7:08 Feb 17 (1)

• For the essay part, I recommend PA Homeschoolers' course nt - Gwen in VA 7:47 Feb 17 (0)

Do you know a good text that explains literary analysis... - Lynne 5:44 Feb 17 (15)

• Thanks to each of you for these suggestions! nt - Lynne 20:46 Feb 17 (0)
• PASS English units 5 or 6 - MIch elle 13:26 Feb 17 (3)
  • PASS books look great as a review for ME! more - Kelli 7:41 Feb 18 (0)
  • Anyone actually purchase and use PASS or the guides? nt - Jayne 6:49 Feb 18 (0)
  • Michelle....have you used PASS books? m - Rissy 6:48 Feb 18 (0)
• Re: Do you know a good text that explains literary analysis... - Mary in WA 8:57 Feb 17 (0)
• Teaching the Classics- Link only - SusanAR 7:14 Feb 17 (0)
• Some possibilities.... - StaceyL in Canada 6:51 Feb 17 (7)
  • I have the Perrine book. - Jan P. 19:28 Feb 18 (2)
    • Thomson, the publisher has a TE. nt - Dee 19:12 Feb 19 (0)
    • Sonlight uses Perrine in one of its years, so may also carry the TM.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:44 Feb 19 (0)
  • Mosdos looks great...too pricey for me tho. : ( nt - Rissy 16:09 Feb 17 (0)
  • Stacey, can you share your thoughts about the Hewitt program once you receive it? :o) nm - LisaNY 12:40 Feb 17 (2)
    • Glad to, as long as you remind me!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:45 Feb 17 (1)
      • I will! Thanks, Stacey! :o) nm - LisaNY 14:43 Feb 17 (0)

Roughly how long does it take to work through each Uncle Eric book and Guide? Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 5:42 Feb 17 (3)

• Are the Eric bks good? Anyone use them? nt - Rissy 16:10 Feb 17 (2)
  • I bought the WWI and WWII books to go with our modern history... - Lori D. 22:13 Feb 17 (1)
    • Thanks. :-) nt - RhondaM. 20:17 Feb 18 (0)

Career Direct info is posted below for those who are interested. (more) - Dawn in MI 5:03 Feb 17 (0)

Has anyone used a History of Art or Music DVD/Video program that you would recommend? - Bev in Atlanta 2:24 Feb 17 (20)

• Have you checked your library yet? Ours has Sister Wendy on DVD, and some other art history titles. Plus they have a great series with Leonard Bernstein about classical music! (nt) - Wendi 20:22 Feb 17 (5)
  • Yes, we live in a small rural town, they do not have the titles... - Bev in Atlanta 2:48 Feb 18 (4)
    • Can you do Interlibrary Loan? Or do Netflix! nt - Jayne 6:51 Feb 18 (3)
      • I asked yesterday at the library, They won't do interlibrary loans on videos of any kind. nm - Bev in Atlanta 8:12 Feb 18 (2)
        • Bev, I got my DVDs for Sister Wendy from Netflix....m - Jayne 12:22 Feb 18 (1)
          • Thanks, I'll look into it. - Bev in Atlanta 14:02 Feb 18 (0)
• How about Harmony Fine Arts? - Paula H 19:00 Feb 17 (1)
  • Thank you for this website. I am trying to find a World Art History, though, not just Western Art. (m) - Bev in Atlanta 2:58 Feb 18 (0)
• The Teaching Company's How to Listen and Understand Great Music is a chronological Music Appreciation course. It's one of their top ten lecture series. nt - BarbsJEMMSC 10:12 Feb 17 (1)
  • Glad to hear it...I own it but never have listened! lol nt - Kelli 7:41 Feb 18 (0)
• Searching the web and found this resource. Not a program, but I think it'll come in handy for anyone teaching art. - Bev in Atlanta 9:51 Feb 17 (1)
  • Interactive timeline resource - Bev in Atlanta 9:55 Feb 17 (0)
• Here is the link... - Anne/PA 4:48 Feb 17 (6)
  • Re: Here is the link... - percytruffle 7:45 Feb 17 (5)
    • Yes, I agree about previewing how much nudity there might be... - Anne/PA 8:25 Feb 17 (4)
      • I, too, am looking for a chronological history of art to tie into history... - Bev in Atlanta 8:50 Feb 17 (3)
        • I did a little searching... - percytruffle 9:09 Feb 17 (2)
          • I agree absolutely. HWA falls short of what I'm looking for, but ... - Bev in Atlanta 9:39 Feb 17 (1)
            • Have you considered the Sister Wendy series? Or... (m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:51 Feb 17 (0)
• The Teaching Company has an interesting course... - Anne/PA 4:48 Feb 17 (0)

Tell me about your experiences with James Stobaugh's curriculum... - Erika 21:59 Feb 16 (8)

• He's impressive as a speaker, but talk about usability issues! - Laurel in CA 11:39 Feb 18 (0)
• If I may be blunt....m - Peg 16:05 Feb 17 (0)
• Did not live up to my expectations... - StaceyL in Canada 6:56 Feb 17 (0)
• Re: Tell me about your experiences with James Stobaugh's curriculum... - Debbie in Ohio 6:31 Feb 17 (4)
  • Thank you for your response, and here's a question... - Erika 8:11 Feb 17 (3)
    • Re: Thank you for your response, and here's a question... - Debbie in Ohio 12:41 Feb 17 (2)
      • Re: Thank you for your response, and here's a question... - home school dad 6:55 Feb 18 (1)
        • That's a rather sweeping statement... - StaceyL in Canada 19:05 Feb 18 (0)

Any advice on Italy? - Karen in CO 21:16 Feb 16 (3)

• Giogio Vasari's 'Lives of the Artists' - suzie 13:38 Feb 19 (0)
• I took my teens last year....more - Dee 5:49 Feb 17 (0)
• Robert Harris has a series of books set in Imperial Rome (nt) - Moira in MA 5:26 Feb 17 (0)

Assigning grades... do you allow your student to redo work to get an A? Under what circumstances does a B or a C end up on your child's transcript? - Robin in Tx 18:21 Feb 16 (30)

• I am assigning grades because of my umbrella school. - Jan P. 19:32 Feb 18 (0)
• Thanks again, everyone... much food for fodder here. Good food, too! :o) Thanks so much! nt - Robin in Tx 20:20 Feb 17 (0)
• We tried to correlate grades to subsequent SAT-II scores or grades (m) - Gwen in VA 15:34 Feb 17 (1)
  • This is a very good idea. Thank you. nt - Robin in Tx 20:08 Feb 17 (0)
• We're doing grading in 8th grade to get used to the idea. - Laura K (NC) 13:39 Feb 17 (1)
  • I can see this working, Laura... - Robin in Tx 20:14 Feb 17 (0)
• I've given up trying to give grades... - StaceyL in Canada 9:44 Feb 17 (6)
  • I really needed to hear this, Stacey! - Robin in Tx 9:54 Feb 17 (5)
    • I'm planning on making a transcript with no grades... - Nan in Mass 13:26 Feb 17 (3)
      • We went to a local educational fair not too long ago... - Deece in MN 13:41 Feb 17 (2)
        • Thank you! Posts like this help me to go back to sleep when I wake up in the middle of the night. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 19:09 Feb 17 (1)
          • Thanks so much for this input, Nan and Deece. nt - Robin in Tx 20:03 Feb 17 (0)
    • My situation here in Ontario, Canada may be different... - StaceyL in Canada 12:36 Feb 17 (0)
• Thank you all for your responses. I'm still trying to sort out where I fall in this regard... - Robin in Tx 9:27 Feb 17 (2)
  • You'll find what works for you, but I want to say... - Janet in WA 13:34 Feb 17 (1)
    • You're right... - Robin in Tx 20:19 Feb 17 (0)
• Our approach... - Janet in WA 8:30 Feb 17 (0)
• We aim for mastery, so everything is an "A" - LH 8:19 Feb 17 (0)
• Well, you know... - Ellie 6:56 Feb 17 (0)
• Well, I think I made it clear we don't do "grades" at all... - LoriM 6:27 Feb 17 (4)
  • Yes, you did.. - Robin in Tx 9:13 Feb 17 (3)
    • I didn't mean to sound cross... - LoriM 9:53 Feb 17 (2)
      • Well now... that's interesting! - Robin in Tx 10:02 Feb 17 (1)
        • Uh oh... I meant that the content of your post was very interesting... not your subject line! LOL Lori, you didn't sound cross at all. nt - Robin in Tx 10:03 Feb 17 (0)
• All grades are assigned based on the test but all mistakes are corrected but no change made in grade. nm - Ang in TX 5:42 Feb 17 (0)
• Yes (more) - Susan in IL 4:55 Feb 17 (1)
  • Actually, it should be no. Not enough coffee yet. (nm) - Susan in IL 4:56 Feb 17 (0)
• Well, I have been, even for my 9th grader, but (m) - Veronica 18:36 Feb 16 (2)
  • Is this the post you were referencing? Link inside - Christi/NC 20:04 Feb 16 (0)
  • Thank you... I missed that post by Jean... going to look for it now. nt - Robin in Tx 18:46 Feb 16 (0)

8th grade schedule - could you tell me which of these you would choose? - Veronica 18:08 Feb 16 (4)

• don't know if this will help, but here's what I would choose - momee 7:31 Feb 19 (1)
  • Thanks, and (m) - Veronica 16:09 Feb 19 (0)
• I'm also planning 8th and here's my opinion... - Ang in TX 6:05 Feb 17 (1)
  • Thanks (m) - Veronica 21:56 Feb 17 (0)

Can someone please compare IEW to WriteShop for me? - DB in NJ 15:51 Feb 16 (3)

• Here are a couple of comparisons that I copied and saved when I was trying to decide between the two....m - Busy Bee 16:40 Feb 16 (2)
  • Thank you for posting this. nt - Gwen in VA 15:34 Feb 17 (0)
  • WOW!!!! - Cathy in KY 17:07 Feb 16 (0)

French in Action users - 2 questions please! sm - Susan A. 15:29 Feb 16 (6)

• Yes, we like the program. Much more inside... - Jane in NC 18:14 Feb 16 (5)
  • Thanks! We are going to have to go it alone..sm - Susan A. 4:03 Feb 17 (4)
    • According to the syllabi that I could find on the web... - Jane in NC 4:24 Feb 17 (3)
      • Where do you buy the books? Are the videos online? m - Kelli 4:52 Feb 17 (2)
        • Someone reported that the texts are available from used book sites... - Jane in NC 10:22 Feb 17 (0)
        • We are using FIA also--you can find the videos online at www.learner.org, which is the Annenberg site. m - Chris in VA 8:19 Feb 17 (0)

I know this is Friday, but I am wondering... (literature question) - SusanAR 14:05 Feb 16 (1)

• When I was student teaching in an 8th grade LA classroom... - Diana in OR 14:39 Feb 16 (0)

So what are your "usability criteria" for classical home-ed materials? - Laurel in CA 12:29 Feb 16 (7)

• I think it depends how you define classical... - Nan in Mass 6:21 Feb 17 (0)
• Re: So what are your "usability criteria" for classical home-ed materials? - Melody In Tx 18:33 Feb 16 (0)
• Great question...m - Dee 16:18 Feb 16 (2)
  • Great answer! - Robin in Tx 10:12 Feb 17 (1)
    • I forgot SWB said that....more - Dee 7:48 Feb 18 (0)
• LL7 is mostly independent? more - Jayne 16:13 Feb 16 (0)
• Lightning Lit 7 is mostly independent??? Nifty! I hadn't reallied that. :-) - LH 15:36 Feb 16 (0)

Can we talk about Botany. (m) - ~FireFly~ 10:26 Feb 16 (8)

• my dd is doing it next year - Lori L 10:33 Feb 17 (0)
• Re: Can we talk about Botany. (m) - Erika 21:54 Feb 16 (1)
  • It reads as though this can be used for 6th grade- high school...(link) - ~FF~ 7:30 Feb 18 (0)
• Thank you ladies. I've saved your suggestions to my favs under botany. Great ideas. nm - ~FF~ 18:11 Feb 16 (0)
• I haven't done Botany, but if I were to.... - percytruffle 17:46 Feb 16 (0)
• How about watching David Attenborough's Private Life of Plants? - Anne/PA 14:45 Feb 16 (0)
• You need Wayne's World! message inside - nrg 13:17 Feb 16 (1)
  • What grades did you use WW for? more - Kelli 7:50 Feb 18 (0)

American school opinions please... - Marie 10:22 Feb 16 (9)

• Marie, are you aware of the two forum opportunities? - LH 15:40 Feb 16 (0)
• Well... - Pamela 12:59 Feb 16 (2)
  • So Pamela, what are you using now, just curious. NM. - Marie 13:28 Feb 16 (1)
    • We went back to doing it ourselves :) Just better for us I guess <nt> - Pamela 14:34 Feb 16 (0)
• I'm using it a 3rd time. - K in MI 12:47 Feb 16 (0)
• Would Keystone high School be another.... - Michelle in AL 11:03 Feb 16 (3)
  • Which accreditation does Keystone carry? A.S.'s is regional [which is usually the accreditation that is 'desired' so to speak] - LH 15:37 Feb 16 (2)
    • I own most of them too... - Kaci 18:24 Feb 19 (0)
    • Keystone is accredited by NAAS...nt - Michelle in AL 7:41 Feb 17 (0)

Homeschooling stereotypes in media - Heather in WA 8:57 Feb 16 (18)

• Dharma & Greg (m) - Julie in TX 19:13 Feb 17 (1)
  • LOL, she also referenced... - Jill, OK in VA 6:33 Feb 18 (0)
• Thank you so much! (m) - Heather in WA 18:52 Feb 16 (2)
  • EEEK...ummm, don't let your teenager read The Husband...Life Expectancy is okay except for the most conservative <nt> - Pamela 19:21 Feb 17 (1)
    • Pamela... - Heather in WA 22:50 Feb 17 (0)
• You probably don't want her watching this one..... - erica 18:32 Feb 16 (0)
• An episode of House two weeks or so ago... - Happy 15:20 Feb 16 (0)
• In a few of Dean Koontz's books, some characters homeschool...<sm> - Pamela 13:10 Feb 16 (0)
• Not current, but... - Jules 12:34 Feb 16 (0)
• One episode of "Smallville" in Season 2 (I think) had a character that was homeschooled. - Caron 12:31 Feb 16 (0)
• Popular culture, not media, but JC Penney sold a back-to-school shirt saying something like "Homeskooled." nt - FloridaLisa 11:03 Feb 16 (1)
  • Here's a link. (m) - FloridaLisa 11:06 Feb 16 (0)
• Opening lines of "Mean Girls"... - LoriM 10:46 Feb 16 (0)
• probably not what you're looking for but..(m) - ~FireFly~ 10:33 Feb 16 (1)
  • Love that episode! Bart and Marge were tossed from a Colonial Williamsburg-type attraction because Bart knew too much. (nt) - Pam 16:20 Feb 16 (0)
• I can think of a few... - coloradostef 10:03 Feb 16 (0)
• We just watched Spellbound... - Lynne 9:55 Feb 16 (1)
  • Bunny trail about George Thampy (m) - Jan in MO 11:26 Feb 16 (0)

Christina in ME. I also responded to your post below (m) - Bev in Atlanta 7:54 Feb 16 (0)

Course descriptions: must I reinvent the wheel or is there a repository... - Lynne 7:16 Feb 16 (6)

• Yippee! I've cranked out four years' worth in one day! ... - Lynne 15:27 Feb 16 (0)
• Link to 1000's of public school course titles and descriptions - maryalice 13:28 Feb 16 (0)
• here are the ones from the FL dept of ed...inside - leslie 8:12 Feb 16 (0)
• I search the internet for samples, then tweak and re-write to fit our needs. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:26 Feb 16 (2)
  • I do the same thing, and freely plagiarize our community college course descriptions (nt) - LoriM 8:10 Feb 16 (1)
    • I plagiarize the local high school and university too. (nm) - Susan in IL 8:30 Feb 16 (0)

For those of you doing a Rhetoric curriculum... - dkholland 6:17 Feb 16 (8)

• Re: For those of you doing a Rhetoric curriculum... - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:46 Feb 16 (3)
  • answers to questions.... - dkholland 7:20 Feb 17 (2)
    • Okay, here are some ideas for you. (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 17:03 Feb 17 (1)
      • Thank you so much! (m) - dkholland 10:49 Feb 18 (0)
• Re: For those of you doing a Rhetoric curriculum... - Martha in NM 7:50 Feb 16 (3)
  • You have not rambled at all....thank you.... - dkholland 7:34 Feb 17 (2)
    • some answers (m) - Martha in NM 19:54 Feb 17 (1)
      • Thank you for the progression of books...I will check them out! nt - dkholland 10:37 Feb 18 (0)

Loss of Accountability (long and boring!) - Lisa TX 22:02 Feb 15 (13)

• Detailed checklists and - Ruth in Ottawa 11:22 Feb 16 (0)
• Simplify - Tamarind 7:37 Feb 16 (2)
  • I love this post!nt - Anne in Ore 20:29 Feb 18 (0)
  • Great post. nt - JLD 10:51 Feb 16 (0)
• Some things that have helped - Laurie4b 7:05 Feb 16 (0)
• I worry that I'm teaching bad habits - Happy 6:29 Feb 16 (0)
• First, give yourself a pat on the back...m - LCGal 6:24 Feb 16 (0)
• Some is me, some is my son (who I let do it) - Gwen in VA 5:24 Feb 16 (0)
• The way things happen around here... - Jane in NC 4:10 Feb 16 (0)
• Of course I do! LOL! - LoriM 3:37 Feb 16 (3)
  • Ah, Lori, how I love you! ; ) .... - Lynne 7:20 Feb 16 (0)
  • My gosh, Lori. It's almost eerie how much I relate to this post. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:10 Feb 16 (0)
  • I basically agree....<sm> - Pamela 4:00 Feb 16 (0)

Abeka History or BJU for high school - georgia in NM 21:04 Feb 15 (3)

• Our choice is BJU. (nt) - Dawn in MI 4:53 Feb 17 (0)
• Re: Abeka History or BJU for high school - Pam L 17:12 Feb 16 (0)
• Can't help with A Beka high school history, but I do have BJUP's 8th and 11th grade courses. - Caron 12:56 Feb 16 (0)

Update on Urgent Prayer Request - Chelsea in TN 20:40 Feb 15 (2)

• I'm so sorry to hear this.... - StaceyL in Canada 7:03 Feb 17 (0)
• I'm so sorry Chelsea. nt - Laura in VA 9:25 Feb 16 (0)

Finishing Rod and Staff English 8 in 8th grade (m) - Amy in VA 20:38 Feb 15 (3)

• Would she want to continue on with Rod and Staff 9&10, books 1 and2? - Debora in Ca 22:33 Feb 15 (2)
  • I was under the impression that they were more writing than grammar (m) - Amy in VA 5:15 Feb 16 (1)
    • Dd also does a writing class so we do R&S, skipping the writing. nm - Ang in TX 6:19 Feb 16 (0)

patriot's history - schweikart & allen - kate in seattle 20:11 Feb 15 (1)

• Piggybacking on this, I'm wondering .... - Connie in NC 5:41 Feb 16 (0)

Molly- I answered PTIW question below. nt - Mandy in TN 19:54 Feb 15 (0)

Can anyone explain how sports scholarships work?... - Nan in Mass 18:52 Feb 15 (5)

• Has he talked with his coach? - Barb 18:45 Feb 16 (0)
• My niece talked to the sport program first and then applied... - Jann in TX 19:45 Feb 15 (3)
  • Jann, don't you know, outfielders win the game! :-) Was your niece homeschooled? - Steph 22:56 Feb 15 (2)
    • She was homeschooled in elementary--but attended a public high school--more - Jann in TX 6:41 Feb 16 (1)
      • Thank you for the info. This was one of the things I wasn't quite sure how to deal with.nm - Steph 7:47 Feb 16 (0)

(Also posted on the K-8 board: ) Do I really need to teach my son how to extract square roots the "old- fashioned" way (without a calculator)? A Beka's pre-algebra book has a lesson on this.... - Phyllis in MD 17:03 Feb 15 (5)

• We just went through this last week!!!!.... - Kelli in TN 8:23 Feb 16 (0)
• Wow! Memories!. - Dennis 19:52 Feb 15 (0)
• Short answer: no. There is one good thing from this type of interpolation... - Jane in NC 18:20 Feb 15 (0)
• No--You can also be a happy well-adjusted Math teacher without ever having to do this... - Jann in TX 17:31 Feb 15 (0)
• I wouldn't sweat this . . . - Ruth in Ottawa 17:23 Feb 15 (0)

What have you done to help your dc learn what it is s/he wants to do when they grow up? (m) - MaryM 15:19 Feb 15 (10)

• I don't believe my children need to make this decision in childhood...(m) - Jenifer 7:16 Feb 16 (5)
  • We just had an interesting conversation about this, after a physical... - J 6:41 Feb 18 (1)
    • (Sorry, this was me; hit the enter button too quickly!) ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 6:41 Feb 18 (0)
  • For many kids that works (m) - Gwen in VA 11:07 Feb 16 (2)
    • True, but aren't those students self-directed? (m) - Jenifer 16:11 Feb 16 (1)
      • Good point. nt - Gwen in VA 15:35 Feb 17 (0)
• Mine have been thinking and dreaming about this since they were tiny. - Jenny in Florida 4:48 Feb 16 (0)
• last year I just started talking about it.... - Peela 2:55 Feb 16 (0)
• I have been thinking about this lately... - Jane in NC 15:46 Feb 15 (1)
  • Your path with your ds sounds very familiar!! Yep, it is hard. nt - MaryM 17:49 Feb 15 (0)

Silly, vain question about promo letters from elite colleges... - Lynne 14:57 Feb 15 (1)

• There is some correlation between the score and the list that score puts you on HOWEVER - DollyM 15:13 Feb 15 (0)

What is CiRCE? - Pam L 14:08 Feb 15 (2)

• Here's the link, Pam...more - Dee 14:41 Feb 15 (1)
  • Thank you... NT - Pam L 18:24 Feb 15 (0)

My ds will be graduating soon but he's really worried because he has no idea what to do... - Tina 14:01 Feb 15 (10)

• We've used Career Direct by Crown Ministries, because it takes into account spiritual matters alongside interests & abilities. (more thoughts inside) - Dawn in MI 6:24 Feb 16 (5)
  • Hey, is it true... - Julie in CA 20:10 Feb 16 (1)
    • You buy the software once, then you can purchase a keycode for each successive student who uses it. (nt) - Dawn in MI 4:55 Feb 17 (0)
  • Do you have a link for this please? Thanks n/t - Scottie 7:09 Feb 16 (2)
    • Here is a better link for Career Direct--it has more information. - Dawn in MI 5:00 Feb 17 (0)
    • Here you go... - Dawn in MI 4:58 Feb 17 (0)
• The Color of Your Parachute is helpful. - Jan P. 19:44 Feb 15 (0)
• Someone once mentioned . . . - Kimm in WA 15:12 Feb 15 (0)
• A good time to do some career counseling -- and it's fun! I highly recommend taking... - Lori D. 14:35 Feb 15 (0)
• Can he afford to spend a year in a volunteer capacity? (m) - Jane in NC 14:17 Feb 15 (0)

Do you think a student would need more grammar after Hake 8? If so, what? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 12:42 Feb 15 (0)

College-prep question: I am going to college websites looking for info on what a hs student has to do (sm) - lemonshine 11:27 Feb 15 (7)

• Try collegeboard.com.... - Kelly in VA 14:21 Feb 15 (0)
• Some colleges do have special info (m) - Gwen in VA 12:47 Feb 15 (0)
• Usually - Susan in IL 11:46 Feb 15 (4)
  • Maybe I am out of luck, but I am trying just that and have not found the links. nt - Lemonshine 12:15 Feb 15 (3)
    • Did you try the admissions link? Here are a couple.. - Susan in IL 12:47 Feb 15 (0)
    • We found it easier to just use the College Board Handbook - DollyM 12:46 Feb 15 (1)
      • Some universities have add'l requirements for home-educated students, SAT II's for example. Is this info included in the book? nt - FloridaLisa 14:07 Feb 15 (0)

Sentence Composing for the High School Student by Killgallon (questions) - RhondaM. 11:26 Feb 15 (23)

• I found some past threads on this....(still have questions.) - RhondaM. 11:58 Feb 15 (22)
  • Rhonda...where are you finding these titles? more - Jill 18:13 Feb 15 (1)
    • Re: Rhonda...where are you finding these titles? more - RhondaM. 19:56 Feb 15 (0)
  • My son used the high school book last year (9th grade)...(m) - Kathleen 13:07 Feb 15 (19)
    • Thanks Kathleen. nt - RhondaM. 13:32 Feb 15 (0)
    • I love the Sentence Composing books... - StaceyL in Canada 13:17 Feb 15 (17)
      • Re: I love the Sentence Composing books... - RhondaM. 13:32 Feb 15 (16)
        • Rhonda....are there answer keys or teacher helps...more - Jill 18:11 Feb 15 (8)
          • The Sentence Composing books all have answer keys at the back. You don't need a teacher's guide; the lessons are self-explanatory.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:07 Feb 15 (7)
            • Stacey...do you actually use these? m - Jill 8:05 Feb 16 (5)
              • Yes, as I mentioned... - StaceyL in Canada 10:13 Feb 16 (4)
                • Forgot this...do I need the theory book? nt - Jill 11:44 Feb 16 (0)
                • A few more questions...if you don't mind...m - Jill 11:43 Feb 16 (2)
                  • Using Sentence Composing - StaceyL in Canada 13:15 Feb 16 (1)
                    • Thanks so much, Stacey...more - Jill 16:10 Feb 16 (0)
            • Thanks Stacey, I was wondering this myself. nt - RhondaM. 19:57 Feb 15 (0)
        • Looked at the Heinemann pdf - it's a teacher guide to the middle school book! nt - Jeannette 14:35 Feb 15 (6)
          • Here is the sample of the grammar book. - Jan P. 20:06 Feb 15 (2)
            • Only the Middle level has a grammar book? m - Jill 8:07 Feb 16 (1)
              • It looks to me as though the "grammar books" are recent revisons/ expansions of the original "Sentence Composing" books... - StaceyL in Canada 13:24 Feb 16 (0)
          • That's right! It's the actual answer key and teacher's guide. - Jan P. 19:56 Feb 15 (2)
            • But they all don't have this, do they? Am I dense this morning or what? nt - Jill 8:08 Feb 16 (1)
              • What I saw at the website. - Jan P. 9:39 Feb 16 (0)

Re my "Discouraged" post below and the subsequent multi-layered thread: I just wanted to say... - StaceyL in Canada (aka Pandora) 10:25 Feb 15 (1)

• Re: Re my "Discouraged" post below and the subsequent multi-layered thread: I just wanted to say... - Martha in NM 8:59 Feb 16 (0)

Anyone here have experience with high school track teams? - Claire 10:20 Feb 15 (4)

• Lucky You! Our state won't permit this, so my son went to a small public high & competed on the cross country team. (more) - Dawn in MI 6:37 Feb 16 (0)
• Your public school allows homeschoolers to participate? - Laura K (NC) 21:49 Feb 15 (0)
• Do you have a homeschool organization..... - Stacie 11:53 Feb 15 (1)
  • Thanks! We're pretty rural, so a homeschool org probably wouldn't work for us -- - Claire 12:24 Feb 15 (0)

Transcripts ordered by subjects - Christi/NC 10:15 Feb 15 (15)

• We did what you are asking about. E-mail me, and I'll send you a sample. nm - Janet in WA 14:29 Feb 15 (0)
• We did it that way... - Christina in ME 11:19 Feb 15 (5)
  • Do you have a copy that I could look at? - Christi/NC 11:25 Feb 15 (4)
    • Yes, but I will need an email address...nt - Christina in ME 5:54 Feb 16 (3)
      • I will try and get that off today to both of you. nt - Christina in ME 7:55 Feb 16 (0)
      • Piggy backing, I'm in the same boat here. Would love to get a copy as well, please. - Bev in Atlanta 7:17 Feb 16 (0)
      • Thanks! - Christi/NC 6:20 Feb 16 (0)
• Re: Transcripts ordered by subjects - Nan in Mass 10:34 Feb 15 (1)
  • Yes, that's essentially what we are doing... - LoriM 10:41 Feb 15 (0)
• I thought she was continuing at the CC? - LoriM 10:30 Feb 15 (4)
  • Lori, did your... - Pamela 4:06 Feb 16 (1)
    • We began using college textbooks in 7th grade here... - LoriM 5:00 Feb 16 (0)
  • I'm emailing you....more - Christi/NC 11:35 Feb 15 (0)
  • Hey, email me, and I'll send you ours... - LoriM 10:32 Feb 15 (0)
• It will depend on where she is applying -- - coloradostef 10:30 Feb 15 (0)

High school English question - Camy 10:11 Feb 15 (6)

• I don't list textbook titles on the transcript. If the dc is 9th grade, then the course title is "English 1." nt - Ellie 6:59 Feb 17 (0)
• Re: High school English question - Tina in Ouray, CO 10:40 Feb 15 (0)
• I wouldn't, simply because odds are you'll have TOO much on your transcript, not "not enough" (nt) - LoriM 10:33 Feb 15 (0)
• I wouldn't put gr 7 or 8 on the transcript. Admissions would never believe that it's really high school level work. nt - Anna 10:28 Feb 15 (2)
  • I meant that I would list it as "Grammar" but not specify the gr level of the text used. nt - Anna 10:48 Feb 15 (1)
    • Me again 8-). Dd's applied & interviewed at five colleges, including Hillsdale. None of them questioned our transcript. nt - Anna 11:07 Feb 15 (0)

Warriner's Grammar and Comp - anyone using? I have questions. Please help! (m) - Cindy in C-ville 9:01 Feb 15 (1)

• 1rst = 7th, 2nd = 8th, etc. Complete Course = "do this and you've covered high school grammar in a nutshell" nt - Gwen in VA 11:08 Feb 15 (0)

Algebra woes using Lial - NEMOm 8:09 Feb 15 (8)

• Another possibility - Ruth in Ottawa 17:29 Feb 15 (0)
• Chances are it is not a 'text' problem... - Jann in TX 9:23 Feb 15 (0)
• How are you determining her grades? - LoriM 9:15 Feb 15 (4)
  • Question, Lori... - Robin in Tx 0:04 Feb 16 (1)
    • Well, we don't really do "grades" in that sense - LoriM 3:16 Feb 16 (0)
  • Lori, this is very helpful. Thanks. nt - Nissi 12:29 Feb 15 (0)
  • ITA--I use this same 'grading' method with my dd. nt - Jann in TX 9:27 Feb 15 (0)
• I also wanted to mention that I am not married to Lial's - I'd consider Foerster, Jacob's, etc. (m) - NEMOm 8:28 Feb 15 (0)

Two great resources for Shakespeare & Film Study and new weekly audio stories - Clara in Miami 7:36 Feb 15 (1)

• Darn! "Not Available in Canada."--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:26 Feb 16 (0)

(cross post) Wetlands writing contest by the National Wildlife Federation grades 7-9 link...m - Tap, tap, tap 7:10 Feb 15 (1)

• Correction..by "Environmental Concern" as listed on the NWF enews letter...nt - Tap, tap, tap 11:27 Feb 15 (0)

Thank you to all who answered my post yesterday. The advice and suggestions are much appreciated! nt - FranW 6:04 Feb 15 (0)

Any Elements of Language Users for high school? - Jayne 5:13 Feb 15 (0)

transitioning math programs in jr. high to do high school math... - Colleen in NS 4:37 Feb 15 (13)

• I am in the same boat. - Julia 15:10 Feb 16 (3)
  • Re: I am in the same boat. - Colleen in NS 15:28 Feb 16 (2)
    • Well...... - Julia 16:35 Feb 16 (1)
      • Yes, it helps. Thanks very much! nt - Colleen in NS 17:10 Feb 16 (0)
• I've been going around and around with this, now... - MIch elle 6:46 Feb 16 (2)
  • Re: I've been going around and around with this, now... - Colleen in NS 9:22 Feb 16 (1)
    • I have the R&S math 7 book and looked at it very closely before... - MIch elle 10:05 Feb 16 (0)
• to add to my questions... - Colleen in NS 6:38 Feb 15 (3)
  • Haven't done it yet, but here's what I'm planning... - Rebecca in VA 8:18 Feb 15 (2)
    • Re: Haven't done it yet, but here's what I'm planning... - Colleen in NS 17:23 Feb 15 (1)
      • I kept reading great reviews of the Dolciani series on this board... - Rebecca in VA 18:05 Feb 15 (0)
• Going from R&S... - Jann in TX 6:01 Feb 15 (1)
  • Re: Going from R&S... - Colleen in NS 17:14 Feb 15 (0)

Prayer Request Urgent - Chelsea in Tn 22:58 Feb 14 (3)

• Praying here. These situations are so hard all the way around. nt - FloridaLisa 12:21 Feb 15 (0)
• Praying...nt - Laura in VA 6:06 Feb 15 (0)
• Praying for Grace, Hope, Strength, and Peace (nt) - Bev in Atlanta 4:26 Feb 15 (0)

What places are out there that help with high school transcripts? I know of NARS, but are there any others? (nt) - Laura in WI 21:38 Feb 14 (5)

• Haven't used it, but Sycamore Academy offers an accreditied transcripts service nt. - Michelle in GA 15:12 Feb 15 (0)
• Here's just a transcript service for homeschoolers and private schools... - MaryM 7:02 Feb 15 (0)
• NARS & Crossroads Christian both offer "school" transcripts while you choose the curriculum. If your want - K-FL 3:32 Feb 15 (2)
  • My experience with Crossroads Christian School was less than satisfactory... - MamaBess 8:06 Feb 15 (0)
  • Clonlara does too. nm - Nan in Mass 4:20 Feb 15 (0)

What are you using for 11th grade history? - Judy 21:14 Feb 14 (4)

• Thanks to Beth, I think I'm ordering the Duke TIP information! (see link) - LoriM 7:47 Feb 15 (2)
  • Lori or Beth, could you please post the Duke TIP website you are using? (nt) - Bev in Atlanta 10:49 Feb 15 (1)
    • It's on Beth's link (which I linked in my post! LOL!) (nt) - LoriM 12:41 Feb 16 (0)
• Bailey's "The American Pageant"...nt - Kelly in VA 22:50 Feb 14 (0)

Which are your favorites study guides for Literature? - Yolanda 16:51 Feb 14 (10)

• TWEM - - Nan in Mass 5:12 Feb 15 (2)
  • Duh....realized you meant WellEducatedMind...more - Jayne 6:17 Feb 15 (0)
  • What is TWEM? nt - Jayne 6:15 Feb 15 (0)
• For high school, - Jean in Wisc 20:09 Feb 14 (5)
  • Re: For high school, - Yolanda 22:14 Feb 14 (4)
    • Some Sparknotes are free on line-- - Jean in Wisc 5:14 Feb 15 (3)
      • Wao, wonderful, I did printed. I read it at 5:30am but .... - Yolanda 15:26 Feb 15 (0)
      • I'm copying this right now! - Jan P. 8:44 Feb 15 (1)
        • You're sweet. I'm glad I could help. nt - Jean in Wisc 9:22 Feb 15 (0)
• We like Progeny Press (link inside)... - Sabrina in NY 17:04 Feb 14 (0)

Did your dc enjoy Watership Down? I'm wondering whether to take the time for it or not... - SusanAR 16:07 Feb 14 (10)

• Re: Did your dc enjoy Watership Down? I'm wondering whether to take the time for it or not... - Erika 19:51 Feb 14 (0)
• Oldest ds *loved* it. (read it at age 11). It has some really thought/conversation provoking content. nt - Jill, OK in VA 19:48 Feb 14 (0)
• Oh yes! And if you want to expand it... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:40 Feb 14 (0)
• I bought two copies for me - Cindy in C-ville 19:19 Feb 14 (1)
  • What a nice idea! Thanks - SusanAR 5:10 Feb 15 (0)
• Absolutely, but watch out for the movie - Laura K (NC) 19:14 Feb 14 (1)
  • Yes, I remember watching this movie as a child and being horrified...nm - Steph 20:00 Feb 14 (0)
• We're reading it aloud now (ages 7 - 15) and dc are really enjoying it. It was one of my favorites in middle school. nt - FloridaLisa 16:57 Feb 14 (0)
• Ds and Dd read Watership Down this year - they loved it. It was one of my favorites from one of my college lit classes. nt - Cynde 16:27 Feb 14 (0)
• Our whole family enjoyed it. (Ages: Grown ups, Teens, Middles, and even the Littles.) (m) - Michele in MN 16:16 Feb 14 (0)

Could someone please post a link to the integrated physics and chemistry site? I found several- not sure which one y'all are using. TIA nt - Needleroozer 15:43 Feb 14 (2)

• I think this is the one.... - Christina in ME 11:28 Feb 15 (1)
  • Thank you very much! nt - Needleroozer 18:42 Feb 15 (0)

Thank you to Jann in TX and a question... - CC 14:44 Feb 14 (1)

• They are similar but I prefer the Introductory Algebra... - Jann in TX 18:47 Feb 14 (0)

To LoriM: Great Post Below! I have a few questions - nrg 14:23 Feb 14 (1)

• No program after Writing Strands - LoriM 3:44 Feb 15 (0)

JX-post from K-8: Jann in TX , or other Lial's users, are you here?... - Steph 14:04 Feb 14 (2)

• Minimum is the student text... - Jann in TX 18:52 Feb 14 (1)
  • Thank you Jann, I really appreciate it..nm - Steph 19:57 Feb 14 (0)

How useful is the 4th ed. of The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces? (m) - Lisa L. in MI 13:52 Feb 14 (2)

• I don't know that specific edition, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 5:32 Feb 15 (1)
  • Thank you, Jenny. nt - Lisa L. in MI 18:34 Feb 15 (0)

Anyone use Truthquest for high school? - Tina in ME 13:14 Feb 14 (2)

• We do... - Sabrina in NY 17:24 Feb 14 (0)
• I used it when my dd. was in 8th gr. studying American history (m) - LisaNY 17:03 Feb 14 (0)

Bev in GA. Just read your FYI below. Thanks! Ihad no idea. Looking into these now.... - Mary in GA 13:05 Feb 14 (11)

• Another heads up -- HB 359 - momof10 (in GA) 18:15 Feb 14 (0)
• may I make a comment ? - momof10 (in GA) 13:38 Feb 14 (7)
  • thank you for pointing this out. It looks like HEIR has succeeded in altering.. - Bev in Atlanta 14:25 Feb 14 (0)
  • Hit "post" too soon... - momof10 13:41 Feb 14 (5)
    • Good points. I will be reading everything... - Mary in GA 14:22 Feb 14 (4)
      • the problem isn't necessarily with the school systems, it's - momof10 14:29 Feb 14 (3)
        • Can you point me to a place where I can read more about... - Mary in GA 15:07 Feb 14 (2)
          • Here's the full text of the bill - momof10 15:32 Feb 14 (1)
            • Well that was scary... - MAry in GA 17:33 Feb 14 (0)
• I meant Bev in Atlanta! nt - Mary in GA 13:06 Feb 14 (1)
  • Hi Mary, we will also be doing our part... - Bev in Atlanta 13:24 Feb 14 (0)

Using the newspaper in school...need ideas - Marie 12:58 Feb 14 (4)

• We do a current events time - Happy 14:12 Feb 14 (3)
  • ONe more thing... - Happy 14:13 Feb 14 (2)
    • Thanks Happy, wonderful ideas. NM. - Marie 17:54 Feb 14 (1)
      • I thought of another. - Happy 6:31 Feb 15 (0)

Omnibus- does anyone else wonder about the level of "appropriateness" of the literature? m - Tap, tap, tap 12:10 Feb 14 (25)

• I have serious doubts - ValB 9:25 Feb 19 (0)
• An article on the VP website addresses this issue... - Susan in TN 11:19 Feb 16 (0)
• On the other hand... - Nan in Mass 10:04 Feb 15 (0)
• Can someone tell me how to get those famed Omnibus MP3s? nt - Sylvia 18:48 Feb 14 (2)
  • Link only....m - Tap, tap, tap 9:18 Feb 15 (1)
    • Thanks .(nt) - Sylvia 10:03 Feb 15 (0)
• A little plug here for Writing Assessments. - Jan P. 17:30 Feb 14 (0)
• This is exactly what I was pondering in selecting Amer Lit earlier in the year. It's nice to know I'm not the only one. nt - Valerie(TX) 16:16 Feb 14 (0)
• My dd has asked me if being depressing is a requirement for "great books" nt - Gwen in VA 15:58 Feb 14 (3)
  • We agree! Also, can't be about an animal unless they have to die. :o( nt - K-FL 3:33 Feb 15 (1)
    • We are never, ever reading any of the animal ones in this family GRIN. nm - Nan in Mass 7:07 Feb 15 (0)
  • LOL!! nt - Jill, OK in VA 19:49 Feb 14 (0)
• I continue to question the whole idea of having teenagers read the Greats... - StaceyL in Canada (who leans toward the Pretty Darn Good Books program instead) 14:00 Feb 14 (6)
  • I agree. And I just LOL when I read that Omnibus I (m) - LisaNY 17:07 Feb 14 (3)
    • Having had dd in 7th grade read Herodotus, I have to say... - Moira in MA 18:16 Feb 14 (2)
      • I also have mixed feelings about this ... - Connie in NC 4:40 Feb 15 (0)
      • LOL! What brave souls you are. :o) (m) - LisaNY 18:31 Feb 14 (0)
  • I'm with you! I think the pretty good, good, and very good books are great! How's that? nt - Laurie4b 16:29 Feb 14 (0)
  • I tend to agree - Happy 14:24 Feb 14 (0)
• I am attracted to Omnibus, but have had the same issues. I think some of the themes in the first book are inappropriate for *my* kid. Yes, it pops up on tv, in the culture, etc., but that doesn't mean I want dd to study/contemplate on these issues right now. nt - Robin in Tx 12:24 Feb 14 (5)
  • Very timely...my son protested...m - Colleen 15:27 Feb 14 (2)
    • I'm sorry but are you the same Colleen that posts over in the General board and lives in WA? If not, could you modify your screen name? So we won't get the two of you mixed up if there are two of you! nt - Merry 5:49 Feb 15 (0)
    • Our poor kids... can you imagine what complaints about us they'll be posting on message boards some day! LOL nt - Robin in Tx 21:11 Feb 14 (0)
  • After saying that, though, I'm still thinking about getting it. Does that sound insane or what :o). nt - Robin in Tx 12:33 Feb 14 (1)
    • No, it is a good book to read for you...more - Colleen 5:18 Feb 15 (0)

My dd (7th grade) is ready to finish Saxon Algebra 1/2 in the middle of April.... - Kay 11:47 Feb 14 (2)

• If she is making her own corrections on the problems she misses - LH 13:10 Feb 14 (0)
• If you can afford it have her do 30 mins. of Aleks a day. - Belinda 13:04 Feb 14 (0)

Preparing for 9th grade and keeping a transcript (m) - Cindy in C-ville 11:42 Feb 14 (5)

• Two resources have helped me (more) - Debbie in Ohio 13:52 Feb 14 (0)
• I posted down below about how I keep track of everything... - Nan in Mass 13:30 Feb 14 (0)
• Inge Cannon's Transcript Boot Camp is excellent... - sixaresuper 13:23 Feb 14 (0)
• I'm not sure exactly what you were thinking of but... - Lynne 12:53 Feb 14 (1)
  • Planned out the four years this afternoon (m) - Cindy in C-ville 19:27 Feb 14 (0)

Trying to establish College Board account... - Anne/PA 11:30 Feb 14 (2)

• Answering my own question-- here is the way to do it... - Anne/PA 13:27 Feb 14 (0)
• Now I see the fine print-- the student has to be older than 13... so how can I view the scores, I wonder? - Anne/PA 11:33 Feb 14 (0)

Should I move my ds up to 9th grade next school year? - Peggy in Ks 10:55 Feb 14 (5)

• Mine is like this... - Nan in Mass 15:25 Feb 14 (0)
• many classes taken in middle school count on the high school transcript... - Betty 12:29 Feb 14 (1)
  • How would this look on a transcript? Would you show it with dates? class names? And what does "documentation" specifically entail? TIA! nt - 74Heaven 13:40 Feb 15 (0)
• Re: Should I move my ds up to 9th grade next school year? - Cynde 12:18 Feb 14 (1)
  • I was wondering that, too... - Ellie 7:06 Feb 17 (0)

Is anyone else becoming as discouraged as I am re "classical education?" (m) - StaceyL in (extremely snowy) Canada 9:39 Feb 14 (60)

• my usual prayer lately.. - ValB 9:49 Feb 19 (1)
  • Helpful thoughts, Val--thanks.=nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:26 Feb 19 (0)
• Stacey, if it makes you feel any better... - Robin in Tx 22:48 Feb 14 (2)
  • Oh, and Stacey, I owe you a huge apology... - Robin in Tx 23:14 Feb 14 (1)
    • No... - StaceyL in Canada 10:34 Feb 15 (0)
• Skopos - Laura K (NC) 19:47 Feb 14 (1)
  • Laura, I agree; my comments re "mastery" were based on a direct quotation from the CiRCE site, though now I gather from Andrew's response that such was meant as an ideal, not necessarily as actual practice.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 5:48 Feb 15 (0)
• Re: Is anyone else becoming as discouraged as I am re "classical education?" (m) - Andrew 18:51 Feb 14 (1)
  • Andrew, thank you for taking the time... - StaceyL in Canada 10:15 Feb 15 (0)
• Sometimes I just think I'm too smart for my own good {g}... - StaceyL in Canada 14:37 Feb 14 (3)
  • LOL! You too? Did you read my mind while I was cooking dinner? ;o) nm - LisaNY 17:09 Feb 14 (0)
  • I aspire to be Hobbs GRIN - Here's to happy kitty-dom... - Nan in Mass 15:19 Feb 14 (1)
    • I'll second that! :o) nm - LisaNY 17:10 Feb 14 (0)
• On the mom your kids have... - Debbie in Ohio 14:07 Feb 14 (0)
• Oh, I quite agree with what everyone's saying here... - StaceyL in Canada 11:26 Feb 14 (20)
  • OK, here's MY question.....how many of these CIRCE folks - Laurel in CA 18:54 Feb 14 (9)
    • Re: OK, here's MY question.....how many of these CIRCE folks - Andrew 19:27 Feb 14 (8)
      • Re: OK, here's MY question.....how many of these CIRCE folks - Robin in Tx 20:31 Feb 14 (5)
        • Re: OK, here's MY question.....how many of these CIRCE folks - Andrew 5:32 Feb 15 (0)
        • You know, this is what they say about Math-U-See, too.... - Laurel in CA 20:39 Feb 14 (3)
          • I had a prof. at Amherst College...he used to say...more - Marilyn 5:41 Feb 15 (2)
            • Interesting comment... - Robin in Tx 9:16 Feb 15 (1)
              • Exactly! What I was trying to say in my post down below:) nt - Merry 11:26 Feb 15 (0)
      • Andrew, thanks for your answer, and hope I didn't sound too heated.... - Laurel in CA 20:16 Feb 14 (1)
        • Re: Andrew, thanks for your answer, and hope I didn't sound too heated.... - Andrew 5:28 Feb 15 (0)
  • Stacey, hon, don't forget that at this time you are probably feeling especially fragile... - Nan in Mass 12:39 Feb 14 (1)
    • Always appreciate your posts, Nan; be "nosy" anytime : ) --nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:33 Feb 14 (0)
  • Stacey, I'm right where you are on this, but I don't let it discourage me... - Robin in Tx 11:49 Feb 14 (4)
    • Loved your post, Robin--thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:04 Feb 14 (0)
    • And I'm right there with both of you!...(m) - Kathleen 12:08 Feb 14 (1)
      • Kathleen...I agree. After hsing 4 boys...more - Marilyn 5:46 Feb 15 (0)
    • Amen! I've appreciated your posts on this issue. :o) nm - LisaNY 11:59 Feb 14 (0)
  • {Smile}. Yes. I'm reacting specifically to the "Hierarchy of Learning" on the CiRCE site... - StaceyL in Canada 11:49 Feb 14 (1)
    • I hope it is simultaneous GRIN... - Nan in Mass 12:33 Feb 14 (0)
  • LOL - I don't think I'll wait until my child can write a paper before I tell him the kitty doesn't like having its tail pulled... - Nan in Mass 11:44 Feb 14 (0)
• Re: Is anyone else becoming as discouraged as I am re "classical education?" (m) - Holly in N NV 11:22 Feb 14 (5)
  • LOL! This is a great post... - StaceyL in Canada 11:38 Feb 14 (4)
    • Dear Stacey, if you're missing the boat then I'm sunk for sure! - Jan P. 17:39 Feb 14 (1)
      • Jan, you're very kind. Thank you for the encouragement!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:18 Feb 15 (0)
    • I am glad to hear someone else feels this way....more - Jayne 15:35 Feb 14 (1)
      • Sometimes I think classical ed. gurus use big words for the sake of.... - Laurel in CA 18:49 Feb 14 (0)
• "I don't care what color the cat is as long as it catches mice" - JennW in SoCal 10:30 Feb 14 (2)
  • Jennifer...Wonderful post! Amen! nt - Jayne 15:37 Feb 14 (0)
  • LOVE the quote. Good post! nt - Happy 14:30 Feb 14 (0)
• Here's my take on all of this (m) - LisaNY 10:27 Feb 14 (0)
• I'm not familiar with CiRCE.... - Nicole 10:24 Feb 14 (0)
• What the other women said is excellent. I just want to remind you that the Bible is still the ultimate source for truth and training in virtue and wisdom. There's a verse in 2nd Tim. that says it's for training in righteousness. nt - Merry 10:11 Feb 14 (7)
  • Not that I'm not using TWTM; it's just a good tool to educate people with, that's all. nt - Merry 10:12 Feb 14 (6)
    • This is an excellent point, Merry. It is a good tool for educating and nothing more. It shouldn't be evaluated for any other purpose. nt - Robin in Tx 20:58 Feb 14 (5)
      • Re: This is an excellent point, Merry. It is a good tool for educating and nothing more. It shouldn't be evaluated for any other purpose. nt - Andrew 5:34 Feb 15 (4)
        • What I meant by the term in that sentence was sheer academics.. - Robin in Tx 7:58 Feb 15 (2)
          • Pitting one method against the other...(m) - Kathleen 10:09 Feb 15 (1)
            • That's it in a nutshell. TWTM is something we can *implement* as hs'ers (m) - LisaNY 15:58 Feb 15 (0)
        • Well.... - Merry 6:06 Feb 15 (0)
• Bad week for me in the area of discouragement! - Jan P. 10:07 Feb 14 (0)
• ((Stacey)) Just let me say that my jumping into the conversation isn't because *I* have any wisdom or experience with these things, I'm only reading and wrestling. m - Jami in TX 10:06 Feb 14 (1)
  • Re: ((Stacey)) Just let me say that my jumping into the conversation isn't because *I* have any wisdom or experience with these things, I'm only reading and wrestling. m - Andrew 19:02 Feb 14 (0)
• Hmm... I think I'm glad I began with TWTM and not Circe, if it makes you say that... - Nan in Mass 10:03 Feb 14 (2)
  • Just in case I didn't make my point (not the best writer in the world here GRIN)... - Nan in Mass 10:22 Feb 14 (1)
    • Yes! Yes! Yes! This is what I'm trying to say (m) - LisaNY 10:35 Feb 14 (0)

Slopes in Algebra - mooooom 9:00 Feb 14 (7)

• Not to mention the concept "Rate of Change" - LoriM 6:03 Feb 15 (1)
  • Right - Listen to the expert GRIN. That is what a slope IS. nm - Nan in Mass 7:19 Feb 15 (0)
• Re: Slopes in Algebra - Nan in Mass 13:33 Feb 14 (2)
  • And a little bit more info, in case you need it... - Nan in Mass 13:37 Feb 14 (1)
    • LOL - off your graph as in off your piece of paper nm - Nan in Mass 13:39 Feb 14 (0)
• Re: Slopes in Algebra - Barb 9:56 Feb 14 (0)
• graphing linear equations... - Jann in TX 9:09 Feb 14 (0)

I've asked lots of questions and gotten lots of great responses. Thank you everyone - just trying to sort out things for next year! I really appreciate your willingness to share your experience. nt - Christy in CO 8:35 Feb 14 (0)

(This has probably been asked many times before...) Apologia's Advanced Chemistry & Advanced Physics -- do you credit these as AP courses? nt - ereks mom 6:45 Feb 14 (2)

• I called it Advanced, but in the description, said it was preparation for AP exam. (nm) - Susan in IL 5:08 Feb 15 (0)
• They could be... - Lynne 6:54 Feb 14 (0)

Comparing Notgrass to History of US(Hakim).... - CMH 6:36 Feb 14 (0)

so what's the consensus about Will & Ariel Durant's Story of Civilization...? - Nicole 6:33 Feb 14 (8)

• Re: so what's the consensus about Will & Ariel Durant's Story of Civilization...? - Andrew 5:42 Feb 15 (3)
  • Re: Will & Ariel....more - Andy 7:57 Feb 18 (1)
    • Andy, I think that this set IS used as the central history text... - Nicole 8:01 Feb 19 (0)
  • Thank you. I knew I got them for a reason. nt - Jeannette 6:33 Feb 15 (0)
• I believe they are treated dismissively by the academic community because... - Jill W. 7:59 Feb 14 (0)
• Used one volume for ds's course on Medieval Japanese Hisstory and thought it was quite good. (nt) - MaryM 6:52 Feb 14 (0)
• Have them, but haven't used them.... - Jeannette 6:41 Feb 14 (1)
  • well, I hope you don't wait 20 years to read them, like I did! nt - Nicole 6:43 Feb 14 (0)

Has anyone used EAS online curriculum? - Jenny 6:25 Feb 14 (0)

Grammar for struggling 10th grader? R&S, Hake? Help!(more) - FranW 6:15 Feb 14 (15)

• Two more grammar choices... - Sabrina in NY 16:30 Feb 14 (1)
  • Thank you. I have looked at Steps to Good Grammar, and it does look good. Choices, choices. nt - FranW 20:17 Feb 14 (0)
• If you decide on Hake, - Claire 10:48 Feb 14 (3)
  • Thanks. Do they have high school levels? I was thinking I'd have to go with 7th or 8th grade with this. nt - FranW 10:59 Feb 14 (2)
    • Mary Hake told me to get 8th grade if I wanted the 1-8 review..nt - Dee 14:15 Feb 18 (1)
      • Thank you! nt - FranW 21:41 Feb 19 (0)
• Have you thought about Jensen's Grammar? - Cindy 10:42 Feb 14 (1)
  • I haven't thought about it, but I will add that to my list for consideration. Thanks. nt - FraW 10:56 Feb 14 (0)
• If you go with Rod & Staff, drop to level 6 or below. (more) - Dawn in MI 8:07 Feb 14 (1)
  • Re: If you go with Rod & Staff, drop to level 6 or below. (more) - FranW 10:55 Feb 14 (0)
• BJUP works better for my ds who also struggles with grammar. R &S didn't work for him. I haven't seen Hake, though. nt - Merry 7:12 Feb 14 (0)
• I am a big fan of Rod and Staff... - Kelli in TN 6:20 Feb 14 (3)
  • ITA. Skip the writing lessons, do all oral review and class practice and quizzing together. My dd... - Pam " 7:30 Feb 14 (2)
    • Re: ITA. Skip the writing lessons, do all oral review and class practice and quizzing together. My dd... - FranW 10:52 Feb 14 (0)
    • nt - And above that would be Pam "SFSOM with the fat, impatient fingers" in MD 7:31 Feb 14 (0)

Georgia HS's - FYI - There's a couple of bills up for vote that affects us directly. - Bev in Atlanta 6:15 Feb 14 (0)

Anyone use Smarr Literature Guides? Opinions, please.. - Laura in VA 5:05 Feb 14 (3)

• We are using the chronological course for the second year in a row... - Kelli in TN 6:08 Feb 14 (0)
• I found one of their packages on one of the for sale boards... - Jean in Wisc 5:48 Feb 14 (0)
• We used them once. We didn't care for them...m - Barb 5:25 Feb 14 (0)

My hs nephew is coming to live with me...curriculum help, please...m - Deanna 4:45 Feb 14 (9)

• Maybe Hewitt would be worth looking into for him. NT - Colby 9:09 Feb 14 (0)
• Here are some ideas... - Christina in ME 6:48 Feb 14 (3)
  • Christina...I went to B & N...more - Deanna 15:38 Feb 14 (2)
    • Ok, I finally found one and ... - Christina in ME 8:29 Feb 15 (1)
      • Christina...Thanks!!! nt - Deanna 18:22 Feb 15 (0)
• You know, with a student like this, - Claire 6:03 Feb 14 (3)
  • Claire...what level of Hake would I start with? nt - Deanna 15:39 Feb 14 (1)
    • Highest level they have -- 8th. Covers everything a high schooler would need, I think. - Claire 10:08 Feb 15 (0)
  • Thanks for the great ideas! nt - Deanna 15:37 Feb 14 (0)

Can a high schooler get a history education simply through reading? Your thoughts, please.. (long and rambling....).. - Erika 22:52 Feb 13 (27)

• I agree whole-heartedly with the other posters, especially with what LoriM had to say sm - percytruffle 6:48 Feb 14 (0)
• Here are my thoughts... - Beth in OH 5:50 Feb 14 (10)
  • Beth, can I hijack the thread and talk about AP Euro History?.... - Lynne 7:59 Feb 14 (8)
    • Here's what we used... - Beth in OH 9:39 Feb 14 (7)
      • I couldn't find the practice book...do you have a name? nt - Jayne 12:50 Feb 15 (1)
        • Here's a link... - Beth in OH 16:51 Feb 15 (0)
      • Beth....I was just about to start researching this...more - Dee 12:47 Feb 15 (1)
        • The Palmer, Colton publisher is McGraw Hill (m)... - Beth in OH 17:02 Feb 15 (0)
      • Great informative post for anyone trying to do AP or AP-equal level history courses at home! (nt) - LoriM 6:05 Feb 15 (1)
        • I'm always hopeful that my trial-and-error stumblings will help someone! (nt) - Beth in OH 6:44 Feb 15 (0)
      • Thanks you very much for sharing all this with me... - Lynne 11:47 Feb 14 (0)
  • Your daughter #2 sounds like my daughter #2, - Kelli in TN 6:17 Feb 14 (0)
• Have you looked at TRISMS? - Connie in NC 5:34 Feb 14 (1)
  • I second Trisms - Happy 14:53 Feb 14 (0)
• And yet another opinion..... - Gloria in ARt 5:20 Feb 14 (1)
  • should be Gloria in "AR"..sorry.. to early for me.nt - Gloria in AR 5:22 Feb 14 (0)
• Let me add one thing to LoriM's erudite commentary... - Jane in NC 4:00 Feb 14 (0)
• Would you require synthesis and analysis of the things she reads? - LoriM 3:23 Feb 14 (8)
  • And yet there's no "guarantee", Lori... - StaceyL in Canada 5:46 Feb 14 (6)
    • "with the recognition that I'm only part of the equation" - LH 13:14 Feb 14 (0)
    • Adapting the plan to meet the needs of the student - LoriM 11:51 Feb 14 (0)
    • Good Point! - Jan P. 7:04 Feb 14 (1)
      • Of course you've done something right, you've taught him how to think! With that he can do anything else he needs to do : ) nt - percytruffle 7:31 Feb 14 (0)
    • I could have written these words (just not as eloquently!)... - Beth in OH 5:59 Feb 14 (1)
      • Yes.... My deepest prayer for my children... - StaceyL in (extremely snowy) Canada 7:34 Feb 14 (0)
  • oh this is why I love visiting the highschool board- inspiration. thankyou nt - Peela 3:58 Feb 14 (0)
• Re: Can a high schooler get a history education simply through reading? Your thoughts, please.. (long and rambling....).. - Erika 22:53 Feb 13 (0)

Can a high schooler get a history education simply through reading? Your thoughts, please.. (long and rambling....).. - Erika 22:51 Feb 13 (0)

Online computer programming sites? - Kimm in WA 20:15 Feb 13 (1)

• BTW . . . - Kimm in WA 20:18 Feb 13 (0)

question about "interview clothes" for honors scholar weekend - Gwen in VA 19:09 Feb 13 (5)

• May I suggest? - Margaret in CO 9:00 Feb 14 (0)
• A couple of weekends ago.... - Jean in Wisc 20:55 Feb 13 (2)
  • Hmmm, I guess that statement is pretty subjective, isn't it?? - Kelli in TN 6:10 Feb 14 (0)
  • LOL! We wear t-shirts & shorts so that wouldn't work for us either. :o) nt - K-FL 3:32 Feb 14 (0)
• I would go with something like a straight skirt and jacket.... - Kelli in TN 20:05 Feb 13 (0)

Anyone considered submitting info to College Board for AP designation? - Brigid in NC 18:54 Feb 13 (5)

• Homeschool participation...(m) - Kathleen 21:15 Feb 13 (4)
  • Unfortunately, CB doesn't seem to be following through on this (m) - Brigid in NC 7:32 Feb 14 (3)
    • Now this just reeks! Gwen in Va just called HSLDA... - Lynne 8:05 Feb 14 (2)
      • I think we may be out of luck (more) - Brigid in NC 11:29 Feb 14 (1)
        • The other problem is being able to actually TAKE the AP tests at all ... - Connie in NC 4:47 Feb 15 (0)

Would you all be willing to share your study of logic sequence? What did you use? What wouldn't you use again? When is "Art of Argument" appropriate to introduce? nt - Christy in CO 17:20 Feb 13 (11)

• I'll answer this one...but - Jean in Wisc 5:46 Feb 14 (2)
  • Re: I'll answer this one...but - Tina in Ouray, CO 8:56 Feb 14 (1)
    • Thanks, Tina. Whenever you talk about logic I know that I'm still swiiming in the baby pool! - Jean in Wisc 9:34 Feb 14 (0)
• Our logic sequence . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 18:33 Feb 13 (7)
  • I really appreciate this, thankyou. nt - Peela 1:50 Feb 14 (0)
  • One more question....... - Christy in CO 19:15 Feb 13 (1)
    • Re: One more question....... - Tina in Ouray, CO 20:41 Feb 13 (0)
  • Thank you for all this information - it's fantastic! Do you think that a student can go right into Traditional Logic without much prior logic experience (Mind Benders, etc.)? nt - Christy in CO 19:13 Feb 13 (3)
    • The short answer: yes. (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 20:35 Feb 13 (2)
      • Tina, what do you use for grammar? Thanks. nt - Nissi 4:21 Feb 14 (1)
        • Rod and Staff (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 8:36 Feb 14 (0)

Tough time with grammar! What to do? - Jan P. 16:33 Feb 13 (5)

• Jensen's Punctuation - big hit here! - Elaine in PA 4:27 Feb 14 (0)
• Re: Tough time with grammar! What to do? - ValB 19:22 Feb 13 (0)
• at the very least, you'll be able to sell the AG Teacher Manual. AG - Deidre in GA 17:22 Feb 13 (0)
• Re: Tough time with grammar! What to do? - Melissa 17:15 Feb 13 (0)
• AG didn't work for us either. - Claire 16:46 Feb 13 (0)

RENATA: posted links to old threads on Lightning Lit. below at your question. (nt) - Lori D. 15:52 Feb 13 (0)

At what age/grade did you start using outside help for subjects (as a whole - not a supplement) and what were the subjects? nt - Christy in CO 15:33 Feb 13 (13)

• DD12: always for music instruments, last 2 years for art , a Latin teacher for 3 years and a writing class for 2, an online French course this year..... - Peela 4:09 Feb 14 (0)
• Art and music in 3rd grade for my younger dd... - LoriM 2:55 Feb 14 (0)
• The only subjects we've outsourced are: Piano, Voice,Recorder, and Harp. nt - Katia 19:29 Feb 13 (0)
• My daughter has taken Spanish I and II at the local private school (8th and 9th grades) <nt> - Pamela 18:54 Feb 13 (0)
• 11th grade--community college classes were our first outside classes. nt - Christi/NC 18:33 Feb 13 (0)
• 9th-10th grade, depending. Science, literature, Latin, calculus...nt - Gwen in VA 18:19 Feb 13 (0)
• Age 9 for my daughter, 8 for my son. - Jenny in Florida 17:05 Feb 13 (0)
• High School - some science (for the scienc lover), writing, foreign language, and some electives. nt - Cynde 16:46 Feb 13 (0)
• This year, for ninth grade....(m) - Regena in KY 16:44 Feb 13 (0)
• High school -- Band, SAT Prep, Chemistry - Happy 16:31 Feb 13 (0)
• German in 9th as well as Precalculus in 9th (m) - MaryM 16:19 Feb 13 (0)
• The only "subject" I have outsourced for my senior is piano. nt - Laura in CT 16:09 Feb 13 (0)
• Re: At what age/grade did you start using outside help for subjects (as a whole - not a supplement) and what were the subjects? nt - Margaret in CO 15:58 Feb 13 (0)

Any experience with Thinkwell Math... - Susan in VA 15:22 Feb 13 (9)

• We just started Calculus..(m) - MaryM 16:23 Feb 13 (8)
  • Mary...can I use the bio course for AP? - Jayne 19:25 Feb 13 (4)
    • We're doing it for AP along with a prep book and text. It's doable but challenging (m) - MaryM 21:10 Feb 13 (3)
      • What are you supplementing with? m - Jayne 5:28 Feb 14 (2)
        • Pretty much an interactive textbook. Here's what we are supplementing with... - MaryM 12:33 Feb 14 (1)
          • Mary...thanks...more - Jayne 6:14 Feb 15 (0)
  • Mary, I didn't realize... - Susan VA 17:33 Feb 13 (2)
    • IDK but I wouldn't think the lower level math would be considered College credit - Sharon in MD 20:33 Feb 13 (0)
    • Dual credit is only given when you are enrolled/attend a college as I understand it so no, Thinkwell won't be dual credit unless it is part of a course THRU a college. nt - MaryM 17:41 Feb 13 (0)

Question about purchasing Spielvogel... - Lynne 15:03 Feb 13 (2)

• Western Civilization (m) - Michele in MN 16:09 Feb 13 (1)
  • thank you for looking this up for me!! nt - Lynne 7:00 Feb 14 (0)

Does anyone have a list of the Omnibus II reading materials with author? TIA, Tap nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:15 Feb 13 (3)

• Here is the list if anyone else is interested...m - Tap, tap, tap 15:22 Feb 13 (0)
• You can get them by going to the Veritas Press Site... - Moira in MA 14:25 Feb 13 (1)
  • The whole VP catalog is online now. nt - Dee 15:02 Feb 13 (0)

A mini Discovery (American Lit assignment) - DollyM 13:52 Feb 13 (3)

• One comment... - StaceyL in Canada 14:53 Feb 13 (2)
  • Yeah, my bad ... ;o) - DollyM 17:01 Feb 13 (1)
    • ACK the kids are playing the 24 video - DollyM 17:07 Feb 13 (0)

Trying again : ). Can anyone compare the writing workshops of Write@home with Home to Teach? (m) - Lisa TX 13:32 Feb 13 (2)

• I havent used write@home, but - Pam 8:30 Feb 14 (0)
• Re: Trying again : ). Can anyone compare the writing workshops of Write@home with Home to Teach? (m) - Sleepless in CT 0:45 Feb 14 (0)

IEW vs. Put That in Writing - Molly 13:24 Feb 13 (5)

• IEW vs. Put That in Writing - Mandy in TN 20:29 Feb 13 (4)
  • PTIW 2 covers all types sof papers including the reserach paper. It is a good selection for those that have mastered basic grammar and the sentence/paragraph. nt - MaryM 12:36 Feb 14 (0)
  • Mandy...why didn't PTIW work for your eldest? m - Molly 4:09 Feb 14 (2)
    • why PTIW didn't work for my eldest - Mandy in TN 19:48 Feb 15 (1)
      • I am not Molly, but thanks for explaining...m - Dee 9:16 Feb 16 (0)

Best Series from Hewitt - Jayne 13:04 Feb 13 (1)

• Jayne, I replied a little further down to your question; also, Laura C. answered my inquiry even further down (link inside). - StaceyL in Canada 14:49 Feb 13 (0)

Can anyone explain to me what is meant by "history as a mode of inquiry"? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:54 Feb 13 (16)

• Re: Can anyone explain to me what is meant by "history as a mode of inquiry"? (m) - Andrew 5:24 Feb 15 (4)
  • I will preface by saying that I'm not the brightest light on this Christmas tree... - LisaNY (hesitantly putting in her "oar") 8:47 Feb 16 (2)
    • Just saw this now, Lisa. Thanks for adding your "oar" {s}; I always appreciate your persepctive.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:03 Feb 19 (1)
      • Gee, thanks, Stacey! And you're welcome (m)... - LisaNY 16:46 Feb 19 (0)
  • Thanks again, Andrew; this helps clarify the differences between "reading about" history and "doing" history as a mode of inquiry.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:36 Feb 15 (0)
• I'm pretty sure he's talking about history as a science, the work of historians in gathering facts and material from original sources, analyzing and synthesizing this information, the work of *doing* history; as opposed to what most of us do, read the story of history, these historians findings and conclusions to learn the content and flow of the past. nt - Jami in TX 13:15 Feb 13 (9)
  • Thank you; that's helpful. (m) - StaceyL in Canada 14:44 Feb 13 (8)
    • No, you're right, even in the upper years history is more about content to provide context for literature and ideas. m - Jami in TX 17:28 Feb 13 (7)
      • In particular, note his "Hierarchy of Learning" on the second link. nt - Jami in TX 17:38 Feb 13 (6)
        • That is enough to discourage me completely... - StaceyL in (extremely snowy) Canada 9:34 Feb 14 (5)
          • Re: That is enough to discourage me completely... - Camille 9:57 Feb 17 (1)
            • Thanks for adding to the conversation, Camille... - StaceyL in Canada 16:06 Feb 19 (0)
          • Re: That is enough to discourage me completely... - Andrew 5:53 Feb 15 (0)
          • Re: That is enough to discourage me completely... - Anndrew 19:34 Feb 14 (0)
          • Just my opinion....m - Jayne 15:46 Feb 14 (0)
• Not sure what Kern meant but to me.... - MaryM 12:58 Feb 13 (0)

How do you use "The Teaching Company" courses? - Pam L 9:53 Feb 13 (11)

• Thank you to everyone that responded!! NT - Pam L 8:39 Feb 14 (0)
• Mostly as supplements, once with the recommended text as a course for credit... - Laura in CT 16:11 Feb 13 (3)
  • How did you list this on your dd's transcript? - Jan P. 19:27 Feb 13 (2)
    • I haven't actually assembled the transcript... - Laura in CT 4:03 Feb 14 (1)
      • Thanks! (nt) - Jan P. 6:48 Feb 14 (0)
• We have used them only as a supplement. nt - Anne/PA 12:22 Feb 13 (0)
• Supplement for us. I'm using the biology lectures along w/ a public school text. nt - Ria 10:49 Feb 13 (0)
• I have used them in a number of ways, thus far with just my oldest dd... - Connie in NC 10:03 Feb 13 (3)
  • "if you did all the recommended reading"... a reading list is included with Teaching Company lectures?? NT - PamL 15:31 Feb 13 (2)
    • In the outline book that comes with the lectures are recommended readings and discussion questions. - Connie in NC 5:13 Feb 14 (0)
    • Yes. nt - Laura in CT 16:11 Feb 13 (0)

Also considering BiblioPlan for high school - anyone else - Cindy in C-ville 9:52 Feb 13 (0)

Grammar in 9th grade - what do you use? TIA - Cindy in C-ville 9:51 Feb 13 (7)

• Rod & Staff 7 or 8. (nt) - Dawn in MI 16:22 Feb 13 (0)
• We just made the switch to BJU and are very pleased. nt - Pam L 15:34 Feb 13 (0)
• We're using Abeka Grammar and Comp III nt - Regena in KY 10:27 Feb 13 (0)
• Analytical Grammar. Our sequence has been... - StaceyL in Canada 10:02 Feb 13 (3)
  • Does AG still have a lot of errors in it, or has it been revised? m - Molly 13:25 Feb 13 (2)
    • AG went through a major re-edit last year for typos (m) - Erin 5:33 Feb 14 (0)
    • Not sure what you mean by "a lot"...I've come across a handful.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:24 Feb 13 (0)

Reviews on Teaching Company's high school Chemistry?nt - Laurie4b 9:47 Feb 13 (3)

• We enjoyed it! - Anne/PA 12:21 Feb 13 (0)
• We got it out of the library and looked at a little, but - Connie in NC 10:09 Feb 13 (1)
  • Thanks. I was thinking of getting it as a way to introduce chemistry (like watch it over the summer) before ds takes it. nt - Laurie4b 11:24 Feb 13 (0)

For Gwen re:history in a co-op (m) - Cindy in C-ville 9:06 Feb 13 (0)

Notgrass World History - Lee 8:50 Feb 13 (17)

• We like it....more - Pam 15:40 Feb 13 (14)
  • I like the book, but.,,,more - Martha 20:13 Feb 13 (1)
    • I have the opinion... - Pam 5:23 Feb 14 (0)
  • Is the text accurate and balanced...more - Lee 19:28 Feb 13 (11)
    • Re: Is the text accurate and balanced...more - Pam 5:26 Feb 14 (10)
      • What I meant was.... - Lee 5:31 Feb 14 (9)
        • I used this only for a short time, but (m) - LisaNY 19:31 Feb 14 (8)
          • LisaNY...why did you only use it for a short time...more - Lee 14:52 Feb 15 (7)
            • Last year was a rough one for us (m) - LisaNY 16:04 Feb 15 (6)
              • LisaNY....sorry you had a rough time...more - Lee 18:21 Feb 15 (5)
                • We were doing a "Great Books" study (m) - LisaNY 4:45 Feb 16 (4)
                  • When you say HO...do you mean k12 HO or Spielvogel? m - Dee 9:33 Feb 16 (1)
                    • Human Odyssey by Spielvogel. nm - LisaNY 10:18 Feb 16 (0)
                  • LisaNY...I understand now...more - Lee 9:21 Feb 16 (1)
                    • I ordered HO used through Bookcircus.com and abebooks (m) - LisaNY 10:23 Feb 16 (0)
• I was hoping someone would answer you...does it mean no one likes it? nt - Peg 15:03 Feb 13 (1)
  • I was curious too....thinking about this for my dd. Surely someone has an opinion!! nt - Kay 15:23 Feb 13 (0)

Could I use Lightning Lit 7 and Put that in Writing at the same time for a reluctant writer (8th grade)? nt - Kay 8:41 Feb 13 (4)

• I don't see why not... - Lori D. 15:40 Feb 13 (0)
• Funny! That's just what I began with my 8th grader a few weeks ago! (more) - Debbie in Ohio 10:40 Feb 13 (2)
  • I was thinking of the same thing... - Jayne 13:01 Feb 13 (1)
    • I just asked about this recently... - StaceyL in Canada 14:27 Feb 13 (0)

Carman, could you email me right away? I have some info for you that you might want, and it's time-sensitive. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:12 Feb 13 (0)

Jean in Wisc - Chris in VA 7:24 Feb 13 (1)

• This sounds very interesting. We'll look into it. Thanks! nt - Jean in Wisc 8:03 Feb 13 (0)

Mapping the World by Heart input... - CMH 7:18 Feb 13 (5)

• We used successfully in a co-op - ILmomto4 11:25 Feb 13 (0)
• Thank you ladies...so, would you compare it to... - CMH 10:33 Feb 13 (0)
• Well, while I own, used and liked MTWBH, I don't think it's *the program* that works. (m) - FloridaLisa 10:03 Feb 13 (0)
• Re: Mapping the World by Heart input... - StaceyL in Canada 9:55 Feb 13 (0)
• Re: Mapping the World by Heart input... - DollyM 9:44 Feb 13 (0)

Jann in TX ...I posted a question for you on the K-8 board. Thanks! nt - Hoggirl 6:29 Feb 13 (2)

• Got it-- I passionately detest that program! nt - Jann in TX 7:33 Feb 13 (1)
  • thanks. I saw your reply on the other board. I feel really sorry for my friend! (nt) - Hoggirl 7:49 Feb 13 (0)

Question about Write@Home's essay workshop.... - DB in NJ 6:16 Feb 13 (5)

• Beth, a question... - StaceyL in Canada 12:13 Feb 13 (3)
  • I think any Write@Home course would meet your stated objectives very well... - Beth in OH 13:48 Feb 13 (2)
    • Stacey ... some more comments - Cynde 16:28 Feb 13 (0)
    • Thanks much, Beth... - StaceyL in Canada 14:30 Feb 13 (0)
• We've done this workshop plus other courses... - Beth in OH 8:25 Feb 13 (0)

Which Teaching Company corse would you recommend for Modern history? - Tina in ME 4:36 Feb 13 (2)

• History of US, and Western Civ II are both very good.... - Anne/PA 12:18 Feb 13 (0)
• I really enjoyed Europe and Western Civ in the Modern Age by Childers. Anything by Childers would be good. (nt) - Connie in NC 10:12 Feb 13 (0)

Question about FL Virtual school... - Paz 4:08 Feb 13 (5)

• Thanks ladies. I think we'll try one or two of these for next year. nt - Paz 13:46 Feb 13 (0)
• Thanks ladies. I think we'll try one or two of these for next year. nt - Paz 13:46 Feb 13 (0)
• My dd did Spanish I last year - K-FL 11:33 Feb 13 (0)
• My daughter is doing Spanish I now. - Jenny in Florida 6:07 Feb 13 (0)
• We haven't done Spanish but three other courses. (m) - FloridaLisa 5:24 Feb 13 (0)

What is your favorite World History Curriculum?....nt - Gamom3 3:26 Feb 13 (11)

• My daughter's really enjoying Spielvogel's Western Civilization text....nt - Kelly in VA 11:04 Feb 13 (2)
  • Re: Spielvogel's Western Civilization text....not too dry? nt - Lee 19:29 Feb 13 (1)
    • Dry?... - Nan in Mass 6:07 Feb 14 (0)
• My 16 yo is really enjoying Notgrass' World History. It's his favorite subject this year (which is saying a lot!!) ... - DB in NJ 7:37 Feb 13 (0)
• Trisms - Happy 7:23 Feb 13 (0)
• I have not found a favorite so I piece mine together.... - Kelli in TN 6:14 Feb 13 (5)
  • Tell me more about Notgrass, please...more - Lee 9:05 Feb 13 (4)
    • You are probably asking the wrong person.... - Kelli in TN 12:46 Feb 13 (3)
      • Kelli...more about Notgrass - Lee 12:59 Feb 13 (2)
        • Notgrass will tie it all together for you. As Kelli shared (m) - LisaNY 19:34 Feb 14 (0)
        • I can't really give a scholarly thumbs up or thumbs down... - Kelli in TN 16:29 Feb 13 (0)

crosspost/what should I be aiming for with a math curriculuum? - Alana 21:15 Feb 12 (0)

I don t usually do this, but I need to make a small brag about Dd sm - percytruffle 17:38 Feb 12 (9)

• Congratulations! And I, for one, like these brags because I love seeing how these home educated kids are thriving! nt - FloridaLisa 10:05 Feb 13 (0)
• Re: Congrats! What colleges is she looking at? nt - Kramer 7:18 Feb 13 (1)
  • Re: Congrats! What colleges is she looking at? nt - percytruffle 8:40 Feb 13 (0)
• Congrats to her and you! nt - Valerie(TX) 4:32 Feb 13 (0)
• Congrats! What nice recognition for all her hard work. nt - Cynde 3:54 Feb 13 (0)
• How satisfying and gratifying, Lisa!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:48 Feb 12 (0)
• Wow, Lisa, that's a great brag! I love reading these, btw. Congrats to dd! - MaryM 17:52 Feb 12 (0)
• Hey, I'll dance for you, too :-)!! nt - Jean in Wisc 17:39 Feb 12 (1)
  • Yipee!! Let's have a party, Jean!! nt - percytruffle 17:41 Feb 12 (0)

News Magazine - Carole in DE 16:46 Feb 12 (12)

• The Week magazine - Carrie in NC 15:34 Feb 13 (0)
• We subscribe to the Christian Science Monitor. nt - Laurie 12:39 Feb 13 (0)
• Christian Science Monitor has been our choice and it has been greatly enjoyed by dd (17) and myself. (nt) - Lynn 6:48 Feb 13 (0)
• Definitely the hands-down favorite here is The Economist. (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 22:11 Feb 12 (0)
• we tried the economist and christian science monitor -- - coloradostef 20:21 Feb 12 (0)
• We recive The Economist, National Review, and World. nt. - Gwen in VA 19:27 Feb 12 (0)
• World - Margaret in CO 17:53 Feb 12 (0)
• When we subscribe to a news magazine, we choose The Economist... - Jane in NC 17:11 Feb 12 (4)
  • As a homeschooler you can get an educator's subscription (nt) - Moira in MA 17:25 Feb 12 (3)
    • How? Nothing obvious on the website... (or at least nothing that I thought was obvious!) (nt) - Jane in NC 17:32 Feb 12 (2)
      • Call the subscription department.. - Moira in MA 6:50 Feb 13 (1)
        • Thanks for the tip. (nt) - Jane in NC 8:50 Feb 13 (0)

United Streaming poll - Xpost - momof10 16:15 Feb 12 (0)

Celebrate!! - Jean in Wisc 14:45 Feb 12 (29)

• You made me cry.... - BuildingBlocks 15:51 Feb 13 (0)
• I really needed to hear that today, congrats ~ - Debrorah 14:02 Feb 13 (0)
• So exciting! Thanks for posting this. (more) - Dawn in MI 8:26 Feb 13 (1)
  • Thank you, thank you for sharing your story. - Jean in Wisc 15:09 Feb 13 (0)
• Yaay!!! Way to go, gals (dd and mom)! nt - Valerie(TX) 4:33 Feb 13 (0)
• That's fabulous - congrats to you both! nt - Cynde 3:52 Feb 13 (0)
• Yippee!!! You and your daughter have worked so hard. I am so happy for you both!!! nt - Robin in Tx 21:44 Feb 12 (0)
• Oh Jean, I am so happy for you! What an inspiration!! - SusanAR 20:35 Feb 12 (0)
• Jean, that is wonderful! Congrats to you and dd. nt - Anna 19:58 Feb 12 (0)
• Congrats to all of you! Way to go!!!! (nt) - Sharon in Md 19:32 Feb 12 (0)
• Congratulations to both of you! (nt) - Beth in OH 18:05 Feb 12 (0)
• What wonderful news!! Congrats to you dd and you too! nt - MaryM 17:53 Feb 12 (0)
• Hooray! That's a great accomplishment! So great to see the hard work paying off (literally!)nt - Mary in GA 17:31 Feb 12 (0)
• That's wonderful, Jean. Congratulations to you both.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:24 Feb 12 (0)
• Such wonderful news, Jean! Congratulations to you and your daughter! (nt) - Jane in NC 17:12 Feb 12 (0)
• Congratulations! Would your dd like to share her essay tips? nt - FloridaLisa 16:41 Feb 12 (2)
  • I asked her how to answer this and she said she simply wrote a 5 paragraph essay. - Jean in Wisc 20:19 Feb 12 (1)
    • Aw, I can *feel* your contentment in seeing the fruit of many years of hard work and prayers. Many blessings. nt - FloridaLisa 10:10 Feb 13 (0)
• Wa-hoo! And renewable, too! Congratulations to both dd and you! (NT) - Caron 16:37 Feb 12 (0)
• How WONDERFUL, congratulations to you and DD - Carole in DE 16:28 Feb 12 (0)
• That is so wonderful!! Congratulations to your Dd and you!! nt - percytruffle 16:03 Feb 12 (0)
• I might add for those who are struggling to teach your children right now... - Jean in Wisc 15:54 Feb 12 (1)
  • What a wonderful testimony! Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Nissi nt - Nissi 5:38 Feb 13 (0)
• Terrific, Jean! Way to go-both of you, now do tell--- - Jodi-FL 15:51 Feb 12 (2)
  • Believe it or not, it was not until high school that my dd started writing a half-decent paragaph. LOL! - Jean in Wisc 4:58 Feb 13 (1)
    • It sounds like a hard job, well done! Your story is inspiring. Thanks for sharing. And congratulations! nm - Ang in TX 7:03 Feb 13 (0)
• Congratulations to both of you! And I hope to posting something similar this time next year! nt - ereks mom 15:25 Feb 12 (0)
• I should say that can be renewed each year for the next 4 years! nt - Jean in Wisc 14:50 Feb 12 (0)
• CONGRATULATIONS to dd -- and to Mom as well! nt - Gwen in VA 14:46 Feb 12 (0)

Robin in TX, could you talk just a bit more... - Susan in TN 14:14 Feb 12 (3)

• Thank you both... - Susan in TN 6:42 Feb 13 (0)
• I can ditto much of what Camille said and add this... - Robin in Tx 21:44 Feb 12 (0)
• Re: Robin in TX, could you talk just a bit more... - Camille 19:54 Feb 12 (0)

To Leah... bringing up conversation from below... - Robin in Tx 13:17 Feb 12 (15)

• Re: To Leah... bringing up conversation from below... - Andrew 6:25 Feb 15 (0)
• Re: To Leah... bringing up conversation from below... - Leah 14:23 Feb 12 (6)
  • Lots of posts to respond to in this thread, and I'll do it all here... - Robin in Tx 21:24 Feb 12 (5)
    • Re: Lots of posts to respond to in this thread, and I'll do it all here... - Andrew 6:10 Feb 15 (0)
    • The trivium concept is similar; it's the tacking of the trivium to specific ages that (m) - angela in ohio 9:56 Feb 13 (2)
      • Re: The trivium concept is similar; it's the tacking of the trivium to specific ages that (m) - Robin in Tx 11:30 Feb 13 (1)
        • Re: The trivium concept is similar; it's the tacking of the trivium to specific ages that (m) - Andrew 6:00 Feb 15 (0)
    • Well said, Robin. :o) nm - LisaNY 5:02 Feb 13 (0)
• Very interesting... - Susan in TN 14:04 Feb 12 (0)
• Here's a link to the blog entry if anyone wants to read it.. - Robin in Tx 13:22 Feb 12 (5)
  • some thoughts on the blog - leah 14:41 Feb 12 (0)
  • Just what is meant by "history as a mode of inquiry" vs "history as information/ concent"? (m) - Stacey L in Canada 13:59 Feb 12 (3)
    • Re: Just what is meant by "history as a mode of inquiry" vs "history as information/ concent"? (m) - Andrew 15:10 Feb 12 (2)
      • Andrew, I'd still appreciate understanding better what you mean by "history as a mode of inquiry".etc...(if not here, then please direct me to the appropriate spot on the CiRCE site.) Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:38 Feb 12 (0)
      • You may be surprised at how many people read your blog...(m) - Kathleen 15:23 Feb 12 (0)

How many are using the recommende Self-Teaching Guide science books byy Steven Garber? - Christy in CO 12:59 Feb 12 (0)

Lost Tools of Writing (from thread way below): does anyone know how to order version 3 at the discounted price? (m) - Stacey L in Canada 12:56 Feb 12 (5)

• I've had problems with emailing them too. I'm going to ask over at the Circe forum. nt - karenciavo 13:52 Feb 12 (1)
  • Re: I've had problems with emailing them too. I'm going to ask over at the Circe forum. nt - Andrew 19:44 Feb 14 (0)
• Re: Lost Tools of Writing (from thread way below): does anyone know how to order version 3 at the discounted price? (m) - Leah 13:51 Feb 12 (2)
  • Re: Lost Tools of Writing (from thread way below): does anyone know how to order version 3 at the discounted price? (m) - Andrew 14:34 Feb 12 (1)
    • Thank you. The one e-mail address I still have.... - Stacey L in Canada 14:52 Feb 12 (0)

What is a good score on the SAT?? nt - StaceyinLA 12:53 Feb 12 (4)

• What about a "good ACT score" for a kid interested in engineering? TIA! nt - Kimm in WA 16:34 Feb 13 (0)
• Well, it depends what "good" is. ;o) A score of 660 in reading, 680 in math and 650 in writing puts a student in the 90th+ percentile... - abbeyej 6:20 Feb 13 (0)
• I just read that this year the average math SAT score was 518... nt - Anne/PA 19:02 Feb 12 (0)
• That depends on what you want to do....(m) - Gwen in VA 12:56 Feb 12 (0)

VFCR Book A or Wordly Wise 5 for an 8th grader? Which did you choose and why? nt - Christy in CO 12:44 Feb 12 (3)

• VFCR - Melody In Tx 11:07 Feb 14 (0)
• Re: VFCR Book A or Wordly Wise 5 for an 8th grader? Which did you choose and why? nt - Nan in Mass 6:24 Feb 13 (0)
• it depends - Bev in Atlanta 4:57 Feb 13 (0)

PH Physical Science...uh, oh... - Linda in NM 12:43 Feb 12 (1)

• what the TM will do for you ... - AngieW in Texas 18:37 Feb 12 (0)

PH Physical Science...uh, oh... - Linda in NM 12:42 Feb 12 (0)

"Who Killed Homer?" Has anyone read this? (m) - LisaNY 12:22 Feb 12 (2)

• Re: "Who Killed Homer?" Has anyone read this? (m) - Sheila in Oregon 16:49 Feb 12 (1)
  • Oh, I agree w/the author wholeheartedly. It's a dang shame, too. nm - LisaNY 17:06 Feb 12 (0)

Does anyone know of a site that has free audio of Shakespeare's plays? TIA! nt. - Nancy 12:02 Feb 12 (4)

• Re: Does anyone know of a site that has free audio of Shakespeare's plays? TIA! nt. - Jeannette 6:27 Feb 13 (1)
  • above message not nt - Jeannette 6:28 Feb 13 (0)
• you could try here.... - AnneD 16:39 Feb 12 (0)
• try the BBC. They have a Shakespeare page and have some audio. (nt) - Moira in MA 12:55 Feb 12 (0)

Does Teaching Textbooks prep you for SAT & College? nt - R 11:15 Feb 12 (0)

cultural anthropology - Lori L 10:30 Feb 12 (5)

• We're listening to the TC lectures... - Nan in Mass 11:03 Feb 12 (4)
  • the student in question would be 17... - Lori L 11:16 Feb 12 (3)
    • Mine is 16... - Nan in Mass 11:42 Feb 12 (2)
      • LOL!...m - Lori L 12:43 Feb 12 (1)
        • Re: LOL!...m - Nan in Mass 10:38 Feb 13 (0)

StaceyL in Canada, Jan P. & Jane in NC -- just wanted to be sure you saw this -- posted over the weekend, but mistyped my own name!! - ereks mom 9:46 Feb 12 (5)

• I learned so much from all the others comments. - Jan P. 7:17 Feb 14 (0)
• I wish your son well in his endeavors... - Jane in NC 14:00 Feb 12 (1)
  • Thank you, and congratulations to your ds. We both enjoy Shakespeare, but... - ereks mom 15:31 Feb 12 (0)
• Hope he wasn't discouraged... - Stacey L in Canada 9:50 Feb 12 (1)
  • No, he wasn't discouraged. I compiled not only your comments, but others' too, and - ereks mom 15:35 Feb 12 (0)

Apex/Princeton Review OnLine AP Prep? Anyone use/d this? - MaryM 9:22 Feb 12 (1)

• That looks interesting... - Anne/PA 19:07 Feb 12 (0)

How many hs credits for a CC course? - Diana in OR 9:15 Feb 12 (3)

• Funny story -(m) - Gwen in VA 18:23 Feb 13 (0)
• It varies by state -- here in Colorado, the official ruling by the Board of Ed for public school students if that 3 credits (1 semester) = 1 semester of high school... - coloradostef 13:36 Feb 12 (0)
• From what I understand, 1 semester cc = 1 high school credit. nt - K-FL 11:38 Feb 12 (0)

What age level would 1984 be appropriate for? - Sharon in Tennessee 8:33 Feb 12 (3)

• I just reread this book, and I wouldn't give it to my 13 dd or (m) - Michele in MN 9:07 Feb 12 (2)
  • Thanks - Sharon in Tennessee 12:28 Feb 12 (0)
  • I agree. For now, perhaps you could... - Janice H 10:26 Feb 12 (0)

How can I get ds better prepared for the ACT/SAT? - mom2abcd 8:28 Feb 12 (5)

• Re: ACT - Kimm in WA 16:38 Feb 13 (2)
  • I think you're right about the ACT. - mom2abcd 21:41 Feb 14 (1)
    • You might check your library - our library system had it. (nt) - Kimm in WA 15:27 Feb 15 (0)
• i would have him work through (m) - Gwen in VA 19:31 Feb 12 (1)
  • Do you recommend any certain prep books? - mom2abcd 21:40 Feb 14 (0)

I need help with literary analysis...I posting a plot line I typed up of Hansel and Gretel. Would you please tell me if I am in the ballpark?....m - MI Mom 8:20 Feb 12 (10)

• It depends on which version of the story you are using.... - Stacey L in Canada 11:08 Feb 12 (9)
  • One of the things that Teaching the Classics pointed out to me... - Robin in Tx 9:05 Feb 13 (4)
    • Yup--see my comment to MI Mom in my second post below. --nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:59 Feb 13 (3)
      • Okay, I did read that, but I guess what I'm trying to ask is this... - Robin in Tx 11:34 Feb 13 (2)
        • I don't know...I can't recall ever being asked to make a plot-summary diagram of a story in university... - StaceyL in Canada 12:39 Feb 13 (1)
          • Thanks, Stacey... - Robin in Tx 12:40 Feb 13 (0)
  • Thanks Stacey L in Canada....m - MI Mom 17:44 Feb 12 (2)
    • MI Mom... - StaceyL in Canada 19:03 Feb 12 (1)
      • Oh, no not my B&N discount and worse yet not my library card LOL!...m - MI Mom 20:03 Feb 12 (0)
  • What she said! nt - Laurie4b 16:50 Feb 12 (0)

If you consider diagramming fun, read Sister Bernadette's Barking Dog - Paula H 7:23 Feb 12 (2)

• Thanks, Paula. I just put it on hold at the library. nt - Ria 13:11 Feb 12 (0)
• Haven't heard of this, but must get it! (m) - Stacey L in Canada, Paula H.'s lost twin 9:52 Feb 12 (0)

Lightning Lit...I wanted opinions...more - Renata 5:58 Feb 12 (5)

• Links to old board threads on LL, and link to samples of LL (inside) - Lori D. 15:51 Feb 13 (2)
  • How did you ever find these?? The search never works for me! nt - Renata 19:33 Feb 13 (1)
    • The find function only works for whatever board you are currently on. So... - Lori D. 21:16 Feb 15 (0)
• I think you have to go back quite a few boards - momee 10:45 Feb 12 (0)
• Here is a link that will take you to some posts .... - Kareni 8:10 Feb 12 (0)

How does Omnibus 2 compare with Gileskirk's Christendom? How does TOG yr. 2 compare with the former? So many curriculums. So difficult to choose. This is for a bright 7nth grader. Thanks. nt - Nissi 4:30 Feb 12 (0)

Home to Teach -vs- Write@Home - Lisa TX 19:57 Feb 11 (5)

• My dc's experience with Write at Home - Bev in Atlanta 3:52 Feb 12 (4)
  • I e-mailed them a question re a course last week and never heard back. How long should I wait?--nt - Stacey L in Canada 8:25 Feb 12 (3)
    • They could have been on a break. Try them again (m) - MaryM 9:25 Feb 12 (2)
      • Wonder where it went?! Trying again.. - MaryM 10:10 Feb 12 (0)
      • Mary,the e-mail address did not post. Could you retry? Thanks.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 9:53 Feb 12 (0)

Has anyone used LLATL Gold British or American?... - Mary in GA 19:11 Feb 11 (3)

• My oldest dd used the British and really enjoyed it. We will use it again - m - StaceyinLA 12:54 Feb 12 (0)
• I found some samples here - Jean in Wisc 19:26 Feb 11 (1)
  • Thanks Jean, I think I'll order it with some other stuff I need and look it over... - Mary in GA 13:16 Feb 12 (0)

Can someone recommend a US History text ... - Mary in GA 19:08 Feb 11 (4)

• We've used BJUP's textbook for US history. (nt) - Dawn in MI 8:26 Feb 12 (0)
• A couple of options...(m) - Kathleen 19:16 Feb 11 (2)
  • The Patriot's Guide to U.S. History is really interesting so far and I don't like history much! And the support materials as Kathleen mentioned are helpful. nt - Merry 20:13 Feb 11 (1)
    • Thanks, ladies!. This looks like what I want. (nt) - Mary in GA 13:11 Feb 12 (0)

What is your best suggestion to prepare your student for the vocab on SAT?...I - Cathy4 CA 18:38 Feb 11 (14)

• Work on increasing the vocab. of everyone in the family - Ruth in Ottawa 9:25 Feb 12 (0)
• for a supplement: Vocabulary Cartoons - moooom 5:42 Feb 12 (1)
  • Re: Vocabulary Cartoons GREAT BOOK! A fun way to do vocab for this age. - MaryM 8:37 Feb 12 (0)
• We are doing Latin. Is Vocab from Classical Roots good? (nt) - Cathy4 CA` 20:17 Feb 11 (0)
• Read! Read aloud to the student, have the student read (m) - Gwen in VA 19:58 Feb 11 (5)
  • Read, read, read, but also do vocab - LH 8:17 Feb 12 (2)
    • LH, what do you use for vocab study? (nt) - Sandra in FL 10:43 Feb 12 (1)
      • Different programs in a given year, but the usual ones mentioned here. :-) - LH 19:04 Feb 12 (0)
  • Ideas for learning vocabulary in the context of reading - Paula H 6:58 Feb 12 (0)
  • I agree. Read, then read some more. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:28 Feb 12 (0)
• Hi Cathy! - BarbsJEMMSC 19:16 Feb 11 (1)
  • We do vocab study and also Latin. - LH 19:22 Feb 11 (0)
• What is your timeframe (m) - Jan in MO 18:44 Feb 11 (1)
  • In 6th grade now. (nt) - Cathy4 CA 18:56 Feb 11 (0)

Stacey L in Canada.....m - Busy Bee 17:57 Feb 11 (2)

• No, I didn't.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 19:19 Feb 11 (1)
  • Thank you...nt - Busy Bee 4:04 Feb 12 (0)

Any suggestions for Gr. 9 History - Heather in Savannah 17:00 Feb 11 (2)

• Try Trisms - Happy 6:50 Feb 12 (0)
• Have you looked at any of the Sonlight offerings?... - MamaBess 17:08 Feb 11 (0)

Can a parent with minimal or no knowledge of Spanish attempt BJUP Spanish 1 and 2 using DVDs ? Would each couse give 1 highschool credit? Thanks, nt - Nissi 15:23 Feb 11 (9)

• My older son is using BJU Spanish I this year with the CD's and I'm going to assign one credit for it upon completion. nt - Regena in KY 16:00 Feb 12 (0)
• We used BJUP Spanish 1 and 2, but without the DVD's. - Caron 7:32 Feb 12 (5)
  • What we've done is to - momof10 16:01 Feb 12 (0)
  • Forgot above to answer your second question about credit. - Caron 7:34 Feb 12 (3)
    • Caron, here is what ds is doing at his private Spanish group class this year which (m) - Nissi 7:55 Feb 12 (2)
      • Oops! Hit the button too quick. Would Spanish 1/2 be appropriate for him? I question my ability to - Nissi 7:59 Feb 12 (1)
        • I was able to access the Table of Contents at the BJUP site. Thanks, nt - Nissi 10:01 Feb 12 (0)
• Yes - I'm actually taking the Spanish 1 class with 2 of my children. - momof10 18:24 Feb 11 (1)
  • Thank you Mom of 10, that is reassuaring. nt - Nissi 4:27 Feb 12 (0)

I just received the Educators Catalog from The History Channel. Somebody stop me, please....I'm .......sinking....fast......(insert credit card combusting sound here) NT - MamaBess 15:21 Feb 11 (1)

• actually received it yeaterday, but just opened it today. nt - MamaBess 15:23 Feb 11 (0)

Those of you who have used Runkle Geography, do you need to supplement it with anything else? - Peggy in Ks 14:45 Feb 11 (2)

• We didn't supplement, but only gave 1/2 a credit. nt - Chris in VA 18:00 Feb 11 (0)
• We used it last year for highschool --you will need to supplement some... - Jann in TX 15:12 Feb 11 (0)

Does hewitt take returns? I can't find anything about it on their website?... - Melody In Tx 13:54 Feb 11 (2)

• Yes... (sm) - Barbara B. 10:55 Feb 12 (1)
  • Excellent thanks....I called them today and they told me how to send my items back (without the invoice) but did not share that there is a 90 day return policy..nm - Melody In Tx 19:01 Feb 12 (0)

MI Mom: re lit analysis... - Stacey L in Canada 13:33 Feb 11 (1)

• Thank you, Stacey in Canada, I will check it out! nt - MI Mom 19:50 Feb 11 (0)

Science at CC - Tiff 12:42 Feb 11 (9)

• ds just started Chem at CC, and he's loving it. - Paula H 15:39 Feb 11 (2)
  • My college prof ATE fire at the end of the semester (like in a circus)! He was great fun-very interesting! (nt) - Tiff 17:11 Feb 11 (1)
    • whoa. That is dedication. nt - Kelli in TN 19:36 Feb 11 (0)
• what kind of colleges for future? - Karen in CO 15:00 Feb 11 (0)
• My son did MODG's Natural History Syllabus... - Nan in Mass 14:02 Feb 11 (2)
  • Yes, thanks, I agree with this... - Tiff 17:08 Feb 11 (1)
    • Re: Yes, thanks, I agree with this... - Nan in Mass 17:37 Feb 11 (0)
• Regarding memorization... - Jane in NC 13:00 Feb 11 (1)
  • Definitely a possibility! (nt) - Tiff 17:10 Feb 11 (0)

(Thank you for all the TV series suggestions...)...and here's a link to my other post re Lewis and Freud... - Stacey L in Canada (speaking sotto voce) 12:01 Feb 11 (7)

• Stacey, late imput.... - Carrie in NC 11:46 Feb 12 (2)
  • YEs, a family friend of ours (who happens to work in forensics) refers to the CSI shows as "The Forensic Science Comedy Hour." [nt] - Jenny in Florida 17:39 Feb 12 (0)
  • Thanks, Carrie. I never know what to ask for my birthday or Christmas from the boys, but now I have quite a DVD list!--nt - Stacey L in Canada 12:45 Feb 12 (0)
• Stacey, I thought of another one! Red Dwarf! - Paula H 15:39 Feb 11 (3)
  • Have Season 1, believe it or not! Just haven't had time to watch more than a couple of episodes.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 16:12 Feb 11 (2)
    • Honey, were we separated at birth or something? Do you have a mole on your... oh, never mind. - Paula H aka Slash 17:26 Feb 11 (1)
      • LOL!! (really!) As my grandmother used to say, "Great minds think alike..and fools never differ."--nt - Stacey L in Canada 17:43 Feb 11 (0)

R & S question - Peg 11:48 Feb 11 (3)

• I'd start with the 5th grade text, I think. nt - ereks mom 15:44 Feb 11 (1)
  • I'd agree. The texts are very advanced. nt - Laurie4b 16:54 Feb 12 (0)
• I would definitely not start him in the 7th gr. text... - LisaNY 12:11 Feb 11 (0)

Forgot to share...my dd won the "Academic Excellence" Award at her CC... - LoriM 11:13 Feb 11 (7)

• Congratulations from Michigan. Love to hear good news about "our WTM board kids!" LOL (nt) - Dawn in MI 12:18 Feb 12 (0)
• That's wonderful! Big congrats to her! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 17:38 Feb 11 (0)
• Encouragement for us all! Thanks for sharing! nt - Brigid in NC 16:47 Feb 11 (0)
• I remember when you mentioned she'd been nominated. I'm glad you posted to let us know she received it. nt - BarbsJEMMSC 16:37 Feb 11 (0)
• How nice! Congrats to her! nt - Cynde 12:11 Feb 11 (0)
• Good for her!! Congratulations. :o) nm - LisaNY 12:07 Feb 11 (0)
• Congratulations!--nt - Stacey L in Canada 12:07 Feb 11 (0)

Is there a way to "search" the board? - Linda Baggs 10:42 Feb 11 (5)

• You can use www.google.com with an advanced search - Sue in St Pete 18:00 Feb 11 (0)
• Ctrl-F and then when get to the bottom of the board; follow the links to the old board - LJ 10:57 Feb 11 (3)
  • It didn't work for me...A Find box is all I got...more - Mary 11:46 Feb 11 (2)
    • The "Find" searches headers on the current page. (more) - Claire 12:08 Feb 11 (0)
    • Scroll down to the very bottom of the board; once there you'll see a message saying ... - Kareni 12:08 Feb 11 (0)

Question about AP Euro Hist... - Lynne 8:46 Feb 11 (5)

• I have a dd doing AP Euro right now (m) - Jan in MO 16:13 Feb 11 (4)
  • Do you mind if I ask you a few things now?... - Lynne 16:47 Feb 11 (3)
    • I plan pretty loosely (m) - Jan in MO 18:35 Feb 11 (2)
      • Jan, you may have these already... - Lynne 4:38 Feb 12 (1)
        • Thank you! (m) - Jan in MO 6:22 Feb 12 (0)

For calculus, can anyone compare Larson and Foerster? ... - Lynne 8:36 Feb 11 (12)

• I'm a fan of Larson - LoriM 10:55 Feb 11 (11)
  • Lori, since you'll be doing the Math Curriculum review anyway... - BarbsJEMMSC 15:57 Feb 11 (8)
    • Re: Lori, since you'll be doing the Math Curriculum review anyway... - Cathy 18:15 Feb 11 (2)
      • I scored a 9th edition for $5 plus shipping. - BarbsJEMMSC 18:39 Feb 11 (1)
        • Re: I scored a 9th edition for $5 plus shipping. - Cathy 19:04 Feb 11 (0)
    • If I get a chance... - LoriM 18:05 Feb 11 (4)
      • Ah, I see... - BarbsJEMMSC 18:25 Feb 11 (3)
        • Barb.... - Lynne 5:39 Feb 12 (2)
          • Yes, she's doing it independently but, - BarbsJEMMSC 7:43 Feb 12 (1)
            • thanks for the info! nt - Lynne 11:29 Feb 12 (0)
  • Ooh, I'll be waiting to hear all the "others' wisdom"... - Lynne 13:04 Feb 11 (1)
    • Yes, but it's all to come to a horrible end tonight... - LoriM 13:22 Feb 11 (0)

About The Singapore Math Placement Tests - Dennis 5:58 Feb 11 (2)

• I think.... - erica 13:20 Feb 11 (1)
  • I agree. nt - Christina in ME 9:45 Feb 12 (0)

Vocabulary for the High School Student. - Melody In Tx 21:09 Feb 10 (4)

• Nevermind I found it..nm - melody in tx 10:04 Feb 11 (3)
  • Would you share... - CMH 10:33 Feb 11 (2)
    • Sure...... - Melody In Tx 13:51 Feb 11 (1)
      • Thanks! Guess I might need to read the manual :-) nm - CMH 14:33 Feb 11 (0)

Cross post: Can someone compare Vocabulary for the High School Student with others like Wordly Wise? Which is better for retention? What are their similarities and differences? Thanks! nt - Robin in Tx 19:10 Feb 10 (5)

• You might take a look at Vocabulary for Acheivement by Great Source (review inside) - BarbsJEMMSC 16:21 Feb 11 (4)
  • These sound great. Just a note, though: Vocab for the High School Student *is * followed by Vocab for the College-Bound Student and Joy of Vocab.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 9:57 Feb 12 (1)
    • I'd heard of Vocab for the High school student, but no Joy of Vocabuarly. Thanks for the information, Stacy. My 10yo word collector will finish my sequence years early and will be ready for more books before she graduates. nt - BarbsJEMMSC 14:52 Feb 12 (0)
  • Wow, that's a great testimony! - Robin in Tx 17:25 Feb 11 (1)
    • Re: Wow, that's a great testimony! - BarbsJEMMSC 18:21 Feb 11 (0)

Question about Stafford loans... - Sabrina in NY 18:53 Feb 10 (2)

• Re: Question about Stafford loans... - coloradostef 20:22 Feb 10 (1)
  • Thank you for your helpful answer! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 13:17 Feb 11 (0)

Can I get some writing advice?? - Gamom3 17:29 Feb 10 (2)

• My two cents - Happy 11:35 Feb 11 (1)
  • Re: My two cents - Camille 20:25 Feb 12 (0)

United Streaming - Renata 17:05 Feb 10 (6)

• I use it daily, though I just started and have not mapped out how I want to use it with my high schooler yet. nt - Kelli in TN 18:04 Feb 10 (5)
  • Question--United Streaming for high schoolers? more... - Paula 5:25 Feb 12 (0)
  • Kelli...how do you use it for your other children? more - Renata 18:52 Feb 10 (3)
    • I like the Spanish programming.... - Kelli in TN 12:25 Feb 11 (2)
      • Thanks, Kelli...I browsed last night..WOW..m - Renata 4:14 Feb 14 (0)
      • WOW! Teacher guides, too! more - Renata 13:13 Feb 11 (0)

Self teaching guitar for teen? - BuildingBlocks 16:55 Feb 10 (0)

geometry questions - Nicole 16:42 Feb 10 (0)

We received our NMS finalist notice today! - Lori L 16:31 Feb 10 (14)

• Congrats all around! And does this come with a scholarship for every finalist, or how does it work? - Anne/PA 12:32 Feb 11 (4)
  • National Merit will give a very few (2500) of the finalists a scholarship. No one... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:09 Feb 12 (1)
    • This one has a link -- sorry about the other one. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:10 Feb 12 (0)
  • National Merit will give a very few (2500) of the finalists a scholarship. No one... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:08 Feb 12 (0)
  • It all depends. - Gwen in VA 14:35 Feb 11 (0)
• We received dd's yesterday. :-) nt - Gwen in VA 12:05 Feb 11 (1)
  • Sorry Gwen, I missed you the first time around. How exciting, congratulations! nt - BarbsJEMMSC 16:29 Feb 11 (0)
• Congrats Lori, Pam and your dc!!! nt - Lynne 8:08 Feb 11 (0)
• Not there yet, but Congratulations to your son on this high honor! nt - Chris in VA 5:07 Feb 11 (0)
• What were his scores? - Cheryl B in VA 20:31 Feb 10 (2)
  • Cheryl, it varies from state to state. Take a look at this... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:13 Feb 10 (1)
    • Thanks! That is just what I have been looking for! nt - Cheryl B in VA 22:32 Feb 10 (0)
• Got ds's yesterday. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:37 Feb 10 (1)
  • Hooray! Congratulations to both of you (oh, and your kids of course) nt - BarbsJEMMSC 16:28 Feb 11 (0)

Lit analysis: has anyone used Hewitt's "Best Short Stories" or "Best Chapters" books for this? (m) - Stacey L in Canada 15:02 Feb 10 (1)

• I am using the middle level Short Stories book right now.. - LauraC 15:32 Feb 10 (0)

NEM - Melissa 14:26 Feb 10 (1)

• Re: NEM - SusanAr 17:12 Feb 10 (0)

Sick of BJU World Studies...now what? - Renata 13:54 Feb 10 (2)

• Are you looking for any type history book or just world history? - Jan P. 15:37 Feb 10 (1)
  • World History--more - Renata 16:17 Feb 10 (0)

To all who posted regarding my ds's essay: : ) I appreciate ALL the input I received. I've compiled it into one document and... - eerks mom 13:45 Feb 10 (1)

• Oops! That's "EREKS mom" ...and ds is a "high school JUNIOR" nt. - ereks mom 14:32 Feb 10 (0)

Put That in Writing - Sarah in SC 13:10 Feb 10 (10)

• Re: Put That in Writing - MaryM 19:01 Feb 10 (3)
  • Mary...that is exactly what I need...more - Sarah 4:10 Feb 11 (2)
    • Here's a link for you Sarah. (m) - MaryM 7:30 Feb 11 (1)
      • Thanks so much! more - Sarah 11:04 Feb 11 (0)
• Re: Put That in Writing - SusanAR 17:24 Feb 10 (1)
  • Susan...you sound like me... - Sarah 18:56 Feb 10 (0)
• Re: Put That in Writing - Debbie in Ohio 14:45 Feb 10 (3)
  • A few more questions... - Sarah 16:19 Feb 10 (2)
    • Re: A few more questions... - Debbie in Ohio 17:10 Feb 10 (1)
      • Re: A few more questions... - Sarah 18:58 Feb 10 (0)

Harvey's Grammar - Sarah in SC 13:06 Feb 10 (4)

• Re: Harvey's Grammar - Martha in NM 19:30 Feb 10 (0)
• I tried Harvey's Grammar. - Jan P. 15:46 Feb 10 (2)
  • CW-Homer uses Harvey's (CW Aesop doesn't use a grammar text) -nt - Kathie in VA 22:19 Feb 10 (0)
  • Re: Analytical Grammar, Our Mother Tongue, and more on Harvey - Sarah 16:32 Feb 10 (0)

And speaking of PBS programs, one to recommend... - Stacey L in Canada 12:28 Feb 10 (0)

Utterly non-academic question: can anyone recommend ... - Stacey L in Canada 12:12 Feb 10 (52)

• We like 24 and REmington Steele is a big hit here too - lots of boys - oh and MASH too. nt - Christina in ME 9:51 Feb 12 (0)
• Hey, here's another (we must watch too much TV): The Pretender! - Laurel in CA 18:31 Feb 11 (0)
• Mythbusters is THE show in our house - Linda Baggs 6:24 Feb 11 (1)
  • We love Mythbusters....but then again we should all be wearing Geeks-R-Us shirts! nt - Sharon in MD 18:26 Feb 11 (0)
• If you like SciFi - Babylon 5. We loved it, but It's been many years since I've watched it and don't remember how appropriate it is for kids. nt - mom2jrcsc 18:58 Feb 10 (0)
• we have jsut been through Stargate, Stargate Atlantis, and Smallville.... - Peela 18:21 Feb 10 (5)
  • My 15 yo son and I..... - Melody In Tx 20:46 Feb 10 (4)
    • Another Stargate SG1 fan here - Happy 11:40 Feb 11 (3)
      • Us too! The show hasn't been the same since RDA left. :-)nm - Deb in PA 13:03 Feb 11 (2)
        • ::bows head in moment of silence for RDA:: nt - Ellie 20:33 Feb 11 (0)
        • I agree. sigh. nt - Peela 16:14 Feb 11 (0)
• Re: Utterly non-academic question: can anyone recommend ... - AngieW in Texas 18:09 Feb 10 (1)
  • Yes, I heard this... - Stacey L in Canada 19:43 Feb 10 (0)
• All four of us (including my 12 and 8 year olds) love "Monk." (Ideas, comments and an embarassing confession inside.) - Jenny in Florida 17:59 Feb 10 (5)
  • We loved Sliders!! Is it still on someplace? We used to see reruns on the SciFi Channel, but not in awhile. nt - ereks mom 14:41 Feb 11 (1)
    • It's not on anywhere that I'm aware of, but it is available on DVD. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 6:37 Feb 12 (0)
  • I used to watch Quantum Leap all of the time. I *loved* that show! nm - LisaNY 12:20 Feb 11 (1)
    • Me too... - Stacey L in Canada 12:24 Feb 11 (0)
  • That is not an "embarrassing" confession at all! - LoriM 11:01 Feb 11 (0)
• How about Red Green? Have you seen it? - Paula H 16:53 Feb 10 (6)
  • DD and DH love both the Prisoner and Secret Agent Man. (nm) - Kareni 19:52 Feb 10 (3)
    • How is Secret Agent Man, compared to The Prisoner? nt - Paula H 0:33 Feb 11 (1)
      • Re: How is Secret Agent Man, compared to The Prisoner? nt - Kareni 12:31 Feb 11 (0)
    • Oh yes, the Prisoner! And the old Dr. Who series -- esp. Doc. #4 and #7 -- fun! And Firefly BUT... - Lori D. 21:19 Feb 10 (0)
  • Hey, we used to live only a few blocks away from him... - Stacey L in Canada 17:34 Feb 10 (1)
    • Oh, my, my ds is impressed! - Slash aka Paula H 0:31 Feb 11 (0)
• Another vote for Horatio Hornblower series, here. Also... - Lori D. 15:55 Feb 10 (7)
  • The guy who plays Horatio also played Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four...What a hottie (ok, I can't believe I said that!)! nt - Chris in VA 16:33 Feb 10 (5)
    • I know...I saw Horatio years ago, and could not believe it when Ioan Gryffudd (or however his name unpronounceable name is spelt) turned up in FF and 101 Dalmations!--nt - Stacey L in Canada 17:32 Feb 10 (4)
      • In Welsh "FF" is prononced "F" and "DD" is pronounced "TH" so his last name is Griffith in English nt. - Sarah in FL 17:47 Feb 10 (2)
        • I did figure his name is pronounced "Ian Griffith" (recalling pronunciations from Welsh lit)...but also figured I could be wrong!--nt - Stacey L in Canada 19:45 Feb 10 (0)
        • yes, but *giggle*, I never think of him having a last name... - Nicole 18:02 Feb 10 (0)
      • it's pronounced "YO-un" -- and I know this because.... - Nicole 17:36 Feb 10 (0)
  • ditto on Hornblower! nt - Nicole 16:11 Feb 10 (0)
• What about "Alias"? Appropriate or not for teenagers?--nt - Stacey L in Canada 15:52 Feb 10 (2)
  • We *love* Alias here, but... - LisaNY 12:19 Feb 11 (0)
  • Not here. nt - Valerie(TX) 19:05 Feb 10 (0)
• the hornblower series (there were about 6 2-hour episodes) .. they were great, and we are star trek fans here also! nt - coloradostef 15:12 Feb 10 (1)
  • Same here... - percytruffle 15:45 Feb 10 (0)
• NUMBERS!!! This is our very favorite show! - Laurel in CA 15:05 Feb 10 (6)
  • We love this one too! And the lesson plans are very good. nt - ereks mom 14:38 Feb 11 (0)
  • I've never heard of this one... - Stacey L in Canada 15:43 Feb 10 (4)
    • First 2 seasons available... - Laurel in CA 17:20 Feb 10 (2)
      • Thanks, Laurel! - Stacey L in Canada 17:30 Feb 10 (1)
        • Probably a good call... - Laurel in CA 9:48 Feb 11 (0)
    • If you're interested, NUMB3RS has lesson plans to accompany the episodes. - Brit 16:28 Feb 10 (0)
• My ds and I like... - Karen in CO 13:07 Feb 10 (0)
• I watched my first episode of 24 the other night (late night rerun from season 3, I think)... I didn't get to sleep until 3:00 a.m. - Robin in Tx 13:00 Feb 10 (0)
• Not a series, per se... - Valerie(TX) 12:54 Feb 10 (0)
• Probably not what you are looking for... - Deb in PA 12:28 Feb 10 (0)

Lial's Essentials in Geometry: I cannot find any DVT to go with this. Did Pearson not make one? Anyone know? nt - Jean in Wisc 11:35 Feb 10 (2)

• No DVT for Geometry... - Jann in TX 14:32 Feb 10 (1)
  • I have the text and SS. My math phobic son will start Geometry soon, and the Alg I DVT's are working so well!!! nt - Jean in Wisc 14:56 Feb 10 (0)

X-post from General Board: Does anyone have a dc that suffers from test anxiety? - Steph 10:38 Feb 10 (2)

• My ds does - Jordan 11:47 Feb 10 (0)
• I suffered from severe test anxiety! - Jan P. 11:18 Feb 10 (0)

Thanks to all of you so very much for your prayers. - Bev in Atlanta 10:13 Feb 10 (1)

• Great news, Bev! Take it easy and have a restful weekend. nm - Deb in PA 10:38 Feb 10 (0)

OK, I have an upcoming high schooler who marches to a different drummer (visual-spatial learner) (m) - CynthiaOK 9:45 Feb 10 (21)

• Thanks to all for the wonderful ideas. Can I ask a couple more questions that your discussion has prompted? (m) - CynthiaOK 16:00 Feb 11 (1)
  • No suggestions, but encouragement... - Nan in Mass 17:36 Feb 11 (0)
• My son is similar and I've done same things as Nan and Deb... - Merry 16:20 Feb 10 (4)
  • Merry, what has he used for science? (nm) - Deb in PA 19:26 Feb 10 (2)
    • Well, he used Apologia for Biology and Chemistry but.. - Merry 20:26 Feb 11 (1)
      • Thanks for your response...you echoed what I was thinking! (nm) - Deb in PA 5:00 Feb 12 (0)
  • Also, we used Sonlight British Literature which worked really well for him. Probably because whole books are used and covered in a wholistic way. nt - Merry 16:22 Feb 10 (0)
• Mine is worse than visual-spacial - I think he's physical... (very long) - Nan in Mass 11:43 Feb 10 (7)
  • Some of what we've done is similar... - Christina in ME 9:57 Feb 12 (5)
    • Mine is happily doing some human anatomy now... - Nan in Mass 11:27 Feb 12 (4)
      • I love the ideas.... - Christina in ME 15:44 Feb 12 (3)
        • It's scary, I know... - Nan in Mass 16:43 Feb 12 (2)
          • I've copied your posts and am keeping them for posterity <BG>. A hearty thank you. nt - Christina in ME 7:38 Feb 13 (0)
          • And about those movies... - Nan in Mass 16:49 Feb 12 (0)
  • PS - I've read Upside Down Brilliance... - Nan in Mass 11:50 Feb 10 (0)
• You just described my middle of three boys, also going into 9th grade next year... - Deb in PA 10:36 Feb 10 (4)
  • Cheesy World History Tapes and other ideas - Jan P. 11:02 Feb 10 (3)
    • My V/S 9th grader did not like TRISMS - couldn't deal with the format. nt - Christina in ME 9:53 Feb 12 (0)
    • Thanks, Jan. You know, I have actually peeked at TRISMS and the science books you mentioned... - Deb in PA 12:16 Feb 10 (0)
    • Sorry, I meant Science for High School's books. nt - Jan P. 11:03 Feb 10 (0)
• Let me know, too. - Jan P. 10:17 Feb 10 (0)

Lials Beginning Algbra vs. Introductory Angebra...a comparison for those who are curious - ErikainWA 8:31 Feb 10 (3)

• Yes, It will work.... - CMH 10:30 Feb 10 (1)
  • Here is the link for the DVTs again... - CMH 10:33 Feb 10 (0)
• coffee clearly needed...that's ALGEBRA on both accounts. LOL! nt. - ErikainWa 8:32 Feb 10 (0)

NARHS deal /eadline March 31st - ValB 8:11 Feb 10 (0)

How much math is required for CC science classes?... - Nan in Mass 7:46 Feb 10 (24)

• Thank you everyone for the suggestions and the reassurance. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 17:40 Feb 11 (0)
• Nan... - LisaNY 12:24 Feb 11 (11)
  • Well, it's a bit hard to explain... (long, but I assume you want to know if you are deciding) - Nan in Mass 15:53 Feb 11 (10)
    • Wow, Nan! Thank you for taking the time to type all of that (m) - LisaNY 6:14 Feb 12 (0)
    • Sorry for the typos, and his brother... - Nan in Mass 16:05 Feb 11 (8)
      • PPS - Did you see the discussion on Russian math on the curriculum board? Interesting. nm - Nan in Mass 16:07 Feb 11 (7)
        • Okay - I read it, and all I can say is... - LisaNY 13:24 Feb 12 (4)
          • Ak! No! I'm not qualified to teach something that... - Nan in Mass 14:21 Feb 12 (3)
            • Oh, I don't know about that... - LisaNY 5:22 Feb 13 (2)
              • I always wondered if the ad on the front of the NARS website was aimed at NY... - Nan in Mass 6:37 Feb 13 (1)
                • LOL! I've never heard of anyone scoring that high on a test (m) - LisaNY 17:38 Feb 14 (0)
        • No, I didn't, but I'd like to read it. Is there a key word I could search to find the thread? nm - LisaNY 6:16 Feb 12 (1)
          • Go to the old thread and search for Russian. nm - Nan in Mass 6:18 Feb 12 (0)
• I majored in Biochemistry at a large state university (m) - EKS 15:50 Feb 10 (1)
  • This is VERY helpful... - Nan in Mass 5:06 Feb 11 (0)
• Geology. (m) - Jane in NC 11:47 Feb 10 (3)
  • Oooh no - off to request it iil right now... - Nan in Mass 11:53 Feb 10 (2)
    • Wait! - Jane in NC 11:56 Feb 10 (1)
      • It turns out that our local library has a checked-in copy... - Nan in Mass 13:32 Feb 10 (0)
• My dd enjoyed her Chemistry (also for non-science majors)... - LoriM 10:13 Feb 10 (3)
  • Re: My dd enjoyed her Chemistry (also for non-science majors)... - Cathy 12:14 Feb 10 (2)
    • Waiting until dual enrollment or college! LOL! - LoriM 11:08 Feb 11 (1)
      • Re: Waiting until dual enrollment or college! LOL! - Cathy 14:06 Feb 11 (0)
• A Biology class for non-science majors should work fine. nt - Jann in TX 7:48 Feb 10 (0)

Anyone switched from MUS to Teaching Textbooks? - Susie 7:00 Feb 10 (6)

• Not exactly... we switched from MUS to Videotext...(more) - Debbie in Ohio 14:32 Feb 10 (0)
• we switched and switched back to MUS - mom42terriificgirls 13:13 Feb 10 (1)
  • Re: we switched and switched back to MUS - Susie 11:22 Feb 11 (0)
• Re: Anyone switched from MUS to Teaching Textbooks? - Cathy Lilly 8:27 Feb 10 (2)
  • Re: Anyone switched from MUS to Teaching Textbooks? - Susie 11:26 Feb 11 (1)
    • Re: Anyone switched from MUS to Teaching Textbooks? - Cathy 11:36 Feb 12 (0)

Any "classic" texts on Business, Finance, Economics, etc. ? nt - Virginia Dawn 5:43 Feb 10 (2)

• I've been self-educating with dd in economics and I think it every high schooler should take it ... - Connie in NC 13:09 Feb 12 (0)
• Grove City College used to have a listing... - Lynne 8:31 Feb 11 (0)

Stupid college credit question - Pamela 4:56 Feb 10 (11)

• Interesting discussion... so, if you pass a proficiency exam in a certain language, you may be exempt from the foreign language requirement? - Anne/PA 13:41 Feb 10 (1)
  • Some degree programs specify certain languages. So you'd have to be sure about that <nt> - Pamela 14:25 Feb 10 (0)
• By the way, Pamela, this was far from being a "stupid" question. (m) - Jane in NC 11:39 Feb 10 (0)
• It really varies by university - LoriM 6:57 Feb 10 (0)
• Re: What is the degree program? - Kramer 5:31 Feb 10 (1)
  • Oh, well, I was just using that as an example since it was discussed down the board...maybe a better example would be - Pamela 6:41 Feb 10 (0)
• You probably need to check with the college but it has been my experience ... - Jane in NC 5:15 Feb 10 (4)
  • At the college my daughter was looking at this morning....but another question <m> - Pamela 7:11 Feb 10 (0)
  • When I was in college... - Nan in Mass 6:40 Feb 10 (1)
    • That makes sense, Nan. (nt) - Jane in NC 11:36 Feb 10 (0)
  • My college required completion of Intermediate II - however you got there. nmt - srjbdl 6:35 Feb 10 (0)

Literary Analysis...help...I need recommendations...m - MI Mom 4:49 Feb 10 (3)

• Learning Language Arts Gold Book--American Literature - Jean in Wisc 7:12 Feb 10 (2)
  • Jean---how are the notes/answers? Detailed? more - Pam 4:12 Feb 11 (1)
    • The tend to write out the answers completely - Jean in Wisc 6:01 Feb 11 (0)

Best Textbook For Percent-Mixture Problems? - Dennis 1:47 Feb 10 (4)

• Re: Best Textbook For Percent-Mixture Problems? - Nan in Mass 9:12 Feb 10 (0)
• Our BJU Algebra textbooks were very good at helping the student break down this type of problem. nt - ereks mom 8:42 Feb 10 (0)
• Not a textbook, but Videotext has been the best for us - Loraine 8:06 Feb 10 (0)
• Re: Best Textbook For Percent-Mixture Problems? - Kramer 5:38 Feb 10 (0)

Anyone use Lost Tools Of Writing? What do you think?... - Cathy4 CA 23:26 Feb 9 (21)

• I have it - Jean in Wisc 5:07 Feb 10 (20)
  • Can you speak to its comparison to CW? .... - Cathy4 CA 8:20 Feb 10 (1)
    • I have never used or seen CW. Sorry. nt - Jean in Wisc 9:06 Feb 10 (0)
  • Ditto, I keep going over it, reading and listening and waiting for that "ah ha!" moment :-/ nt - karenciavo 5:43 Feb 10 (17)
    • What about the new version that is coming out? - Marcia 13:12 Feb 10 (16)
      • I bought mine a short while ago. I believe it is the new version. - Jean in Wisc 14:16 Feb 10 (15)
        • Actually, that's how I've felt about everything of his that I've encountered. Obscure theory... no practical "rubber meets the road" stuff. nt - Robin in Tx 17:43 Feb 10 (8)
          • Robin...more on the rubber meets the road - Carrie 18:42 Feb 11 (7)
            • Re: Robin...more on the rubber meets the road - Leah 22:40 Feb 11 (2)
              • Leah....what is this program about in a nutshell...more - Maria 5:22 Feb 12 (1)
                • Re: Leah....what is this program about in a nutshell...more - Leah 11:09 Feb 12 (0)
            • Well, I actually have no experience with LTOW... I was speaking about other products and conferences, etc. (m) - Robin in Tx 21:22 Feb 11 (3)
              • Re: Well, I actually have no experience with LTOW... I was speaking about other products and conferences, etc. (m) - Leah 22:44 Feb 11 (2)
                • Thank you for chiming in, Leah... - Robin in Tx 10:40 Feb 12 (1)
                  • Re: Thank you for chiming in, Leah... - leah 11:13 Feb 12 (0)
        • Actually they are coming out with a *new, more improved* version on March 1, 2007. As a fairly new purchaser I'm bummed to say the least. :-/ nt - karenciavo 15:53 Feb 10 (5)
          • Re: Actually they are coming out with a *new, more improved* version on March 1, 2007. As a fairly new purchaser I'm bummed to say the least. :-/ nt - Andew 17:24 Feb 11 (4)
            • Thank you :-) I will take you up on that. nt - Karenciavo 18:37 Feb 11 (0)
            • Andrew, a question... - Stacey L in Canada 17:51 Feb 11 (1)
              • Re: Andrew, a question... - Andrew 4:44 Feb 15 (0)
            • Re: Actually they are coming out with a *new, more improved* version on March 1, 2007. As a fairly new purchaser I'm bummed to say the least. :-/ nt - Andrew 17:25 Feb 11 (0)

Writing Help - Gamom3 19:54 Feb 9 (0)

Anyone familiar with either Basic Geometry, by Birkhoff or the Duke Univ.Indep.Study workbook and CD-rom kit for Geometry, by Jurgensen and Brown? (more) - Janice H 19:19 Feb 9 (0)

Teaching great instant essay writing for exams vs. extensive editing and revision - Laura in China 17:55 Feb 9 (2)

• Maybe by teaching both types of writing for it's own purpose... - Yvette 23:54 Feb 9 (0)
• this is the system I went through too... - Peela 18:44 Feb 9 (0)

What do you do when girls are phoning your son? - liz 16:34 Feb 9 (25)

• Ok, thank you, ladies! - liz 6:44 Feb 13 (0)
• I know this isn't intentional, but I have been very offended by some of the comments regarding girls "today" being pushy and forward. - Robin in DFW 13:51 Feb 12 (0)
• More info requested - please! - liz 11:04 Feb 10 (6)
  • I have a friend who feels the same way as you... - Robin in Tx 20:45 Feb 10 (0)
  • Re: He's 16??? I thought he was about 11 or 12, when you first posted. Let HIM handle this! nt - Kramer 19:44 Feb 10 (0)
  • you may be ruling out your son's future, wonderful wife by saying 'girls shouldnt call boys'... - Peela 18:30 Feb 10 (0)
  • In general, I think a 16 year old guy needs to be owning a lot of these decisions - Laurie4b 12:04 Feb 10 (2)
    • ITA! nt - srjbdl 17:10 Feb 10 (0)
    • Well said - Karen in CO 13:21 Feb 10 (0)
• Wow, you can really tell parents of boys and parents of girls...LOL... - LoriM 6:35 Feb 10 (4)
  • Yes, of course...(m) - Kathleen 9:36 Feb 10 (0)
  • I agree (only boys here, too); it all depends on the context. I'm sure there are some dads who really don't want fellas calling their girls, too. (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:30 Feb 10 (1)
    • Oh, and I hate those sappy, long-winded, saying nothing conversations no matter what the gender! (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:32 Feb 10 (0)
  • LoriM, I agree with you, and I have boys! NT - Carol 8:34 Feb 10 (0)
• Re: You are lucky your son doesn't have a cell phone - Kramer 5:25 Feb 10 (3)
  • You can teach appropriate life skills and still allow phone calls. - srjbdl 6:48 Feb 10 (2)
    • Re: why all the drama? - kramer 19:55 Feb 10 (1)
      • Okay. That was different than what your first post described. nt - srjbdl 20:18 Feb 10 (0)
• Re: What do you do when girls are phoning your son? - Stacey 21:37 Feb 9 (1)
  • I agree! (nt) - Kathleen 23:04 Feb 9 (0)
• Why does it matter? - srjbdl 19:34 Feb 9 (0)
• I let him talk (and a story) - Susan in IL 19:16 Feb 9 (0)
• What is the problem? - Karen in CO 17:44 Feb 9 (0)
• Relay a message to him! - Cathy in KY 16:58 Feb 9 (0)
• Re: What do you do when girls are phoning your son? - Janet 16:50 Feb 9 (0)

Need Geometry curriculum suggestions please... - Donna 16:20 Feb 9 (0)

Lial ?? What to use after MUS Zeta Jann TX Help? - Deanne 14:37 Feb 9 (4)

• You could purchase a cheap copy of BCM... - Jann in TX 16:18 Feb 9 (3)
  • Re: You could purchase a cheap copy of BCM... - Deanne 18:31 Feb 9 (2)
    • Yes, - Jann in TX 21:16 Feb 9 (1)
      • Re: ? about BCM Lial read the above message - Deanne 23:37 Feb 9 (0)

Gwen in VA...thinking about you re: scheduling AP exams... - Lynne 12:54 Feb 9 (1)

• HSLDA fixed our AP exam problem -- - Gwen in VA 12:13 Feb 11 (0)

If you use any of the online tutorials . . . - Carolyn in Ohio 11:19 Feb 9 (6)

• thanks for all your responses! sm - Carolyn in Ohio 14:09 Feb 10 (0)
• One other issue ... - Gwen in VA 12:30 Feb 9 (2)
  • Re: One other issue ... - Kathleen 12:59 Feb 9 (1)
    • Actually, I'd be interested in this as well as several of these on-line classes might be in my dc's future. nt - FloridaLisa 13:04 Feb 9 (0)
• Re: If you use any of the online tutorials . . . - Tina in Ouray, CO 11:52 Feb 9 (0)
• Re: If you use any of the online tutorials . . . - Kathleen 11:37 Feb 9 (0)

WriteShop sounds like what I want...but I'm hesitant. I DESPISE teaching writing! - Sandy 10:59 Feb 9 (9)

• love it except.. - ValB 8:23 Feb 10 (1)
  • Thanks for the review, ValbB. This gives me a better sense of the program. nt - Sandy 9:30 Feb 10 (0)
• Did I write this post? <smile> - Linda in NM 15:15 Feb 9 (3)
  • Ok, if you can write but not teach how am I suppose to teach if I can't write?!? nm - Kay 20:47 Feb 9 (1)
    • :-) LOL! That's me and the subject of M-A-T-H! nt - Sandy 9:27 Feb 10 (0)
  • Thanks, Linda. Hadn't thought of that, but it sounds good to tailor some of WriteShop to fit history. I'm glad I'm not the only writer who's struggling with this! :-) nt - Sandy 19:40 Feb 9 (0)
• Oh, and is WriteShop difficult to implement? Is there a sharp learning curve at the beginning, especially? nt - Sandy 11:13 Feb 9 (2)
  • Re: We used Writeshop I read on - Deanne 18:42 Feb 9 (1)
    • Thanks, Deanne. I'm glad to hear it's "tweakable" -- I tweak EVERYTHING. :-) nt - Sandy 9:31 Feb 10 (0)

Touch This! Conceptual Physics for Everyone by Hewitt - Jan P. 10:31 Feb 9 (2)

• It would depend on what you were hoping to accomplish - mooooom 11:04 Feb 9 (1)
  • Thanks! This is what I needed to know. - Jan P. 11:55 Feb 9 (0)

Please read my ds's essay and post your comments... - ereks mom 10:00 Feb 9 (28)

• A few comments - Stacey L in Canada 16:29 Feb 9 (7)
  • Stacey, you should market an online service for this exact thing. I would register. Definitely. nt - Robin in Tx 9:25 Feb 10 (2)
    • Sure--Stacey's Hit-'Em-Where-It-Hurts Writing Critiques! {s}... - Stacey L in Canada 9:51 Feb 10 (1)
      • I wish you would... - Robin in Tx 10:10 Feb 10 (0)
  • An excellent critique! Great constructive criticism.nt - Carol in Cal. 20:55 Feb 9 (0)
  • A question for you... - Valerie(TX) 19:39 Feb 9 (2)
    • "Unpacking"... - Stacey L in Canada 9:52 Feb 10 (0)
    • oops! - Valerie(TX) 19:41 Feb 9 (0)
• Would you give this essay an 'A'? nt - ereks mom 13:55 Feb 9 (11)
  • Honestly? - Jane in NC 15:58 Feb 9 (8)
    • About the split infinitve... - ereks mom 8:40 Feb 10 (1)
      • I think that was the only one. (m) - Jane in NC 12:13 Feb 10 (0)
    • Actually, I really like that long sentence that you cited. - Carol in Cal. 20:54 Feb 9 (3)
      • In the Lost Tools of Writing... - Stacey L in Canada 7:28 Feb 10 (2)
        • An unprofessional opinion on that sentence from someone who LOVES long sentences... - Nan in Mass 9:15 Feb 10 (1)
          • Yes...it's not the structure per se... - Stacey L in Canada 9:54 Feb 10 (0)
    • No, no tomatoes! LOL! I really appreciate your candor. (m) - ereks mom 16:06 Feb 9 (1)
      • Ack! 'Their" mother! I CANNOT believe I did that! <blush> nt - ereks mom 16:06 Feb 9 (0)
  • Anybody?? nt - ereks mom 14:57 Feb 9 (1)
    • Fridays are sometimes slow here - you might want to wait a bit longer... - Nan in Mass 15:06 Feb 9 (0)
• A little help - Jan P. 12:11 Feb 9 (2)
  • "You" in a formal essay - Addie 14:35 Feb 9 (1)
    • I know this. - Jan P. 8:37 Feb 10 (0)
• Still needing feedback. And a note about the punctuation... - ereks mom 12:01 Feb 9 (1)
  • That's right. You can't paste something from Word onto these message boards and have it all show up. There is a way to format it so that it does, but it's a pain. nt - Laurie4b 16:44 Feb 9 (0)
• A few hints from a nonwriter. - Jan P. 11:11 Feb 9 (2)
  • Thank you. This is just the kind of feedback I'm seeking. Also... - ereks mom 11:37 Feb 9 (1)
    • Punctuation with computers - Jan P. 12:01 Feb 9 (0)

we're going through the college ap/fafsa process first time and I'm just wondering about the sequence of events that should occur from dd's college of choice . . . (message) - cb in socal 9:26 Feb 9 (3)

• I found out Fri. we wouldn't get her award letter til we filed the taxes. So, we did that this weekend. So . . ..(nm) - cb 14:11 Feb 12 (0)
• We are in a similar... - Heather in WA 9:46 Feb 9 (1)
  • We are in the same boat. - Jan P. 10:27 Feb 9 (0)

Any suggestions on preparing for the math section of the SAT? Any suggestions appreciated (more)... - Lynn 9:00 Feb 9 (4)

• Hmm...lots to think about here! Thanks so much for the suggestions! (nt) - Lynn 9:51 Feb 10 (0)
• A couple of suggestions - Brigid in NC 9:14 Feb 9 (0)
• Ds used Chalkdust .... - Cynde 9:14 Feb 9 (0)
• Get a good prep book - Maverick 9:06 Feb 9 (0)

Prerequisites for Physics at a Community College question - Brigid in NC 7:46 Feb 9 (9)

• I watched my dd, who has a 100 average in Calculus... - LoriM 6:51 Feb 10 (1)
  • Thank you so much! That was very helpful!! :-) nt - Brigid in NC 14:10 Feb 10 (0)
• Re: Prerequisites for Physics at a Community College question - Linda Baggs 15:57 Feb 9 (0)
• Any chance he can add the Alg/Trig class this semester? - Paula H 14:08 Feb 9 (0)
• Department chair signature can carry weight. - LH 9:14 Feb 9 (0)
• I know how *I* got around it... - Pamela 7:56 Feb 9 (3)
  • Re: I know how *I* got around it... - Brigid in NC 8:17 Feb 9 (2)
    • At our cc - Gwen in VA 9:50 Feb 9 (1)
      • The test won't help us, unfortunately - Brigid in NC 10:29 Feb 9 (0)

Mapping the World by Heart - KathyFTX 7:41 Feb 9 (5)

• Mapping the World by Heart - Mandy in TN 12:03 Feb 10 (0)
• Totally agree. I supplemented *a lot* and used it for late elementary & middle schoolers. nt - FloridaLisa 13:07 Feb 9 (1)
  • Woops! This was supposed to go under Belinda's post. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 13:08 Feb 9 (0)
• I doubt it's enough. It covers physical geography well and then depending on what projects - Pamela 11:19 Feb 9 (0)
• I have it. I don't know what the "lite" version is. Its pretty lite already. - Belinda 7:54 Feb 9 (0)

Question about Lial's series.... - Michelle in AL 7:20 Feb 9 (5)

• Intermediate Algebra videos online...link inside... - Jann in TX 16:25 Feb 9 (0)
• Intermediate Algebra videos online...link inside... - Jann in TX 16:24 Feb 9 (1)
  • Post above has the link...nt - Jann in TX 16:25 Feb 9 (0)
• Intermediate Algebra is the equivalent of Algebra 2 - Carrie in NC 15:33 Feb 9 (1)
  • I forgot the link to the publisher - Carrie 15:35 Feb 9 (0)

Saxon math, middle school level questions - momee 7:16 Feb 9 (1)

• If you're trying to pick a level, I'd use the placement tests... - Laura in CT 8:00 Feb 9 (0)

Anyone Using MUS Pre-algebra with their last dc? - susieb 7:01 Feb 9 (0)

I want to teach art history but where do I start? - Judy 7:00 Feb 9 (12)

• Re: I want to teach art history but where do I start? - Jane 11:27 Feb 10 (0)
• Thank you for great suggestions and ideas! - Judy 6:25 Feb 10 (0)
• We are doing.... - Melody In Tx 10:56 Feb 9 (0)
• We are planning a half credit course for art history next year, too... - Deb in PA 9:34 Feb 9 (0)
• My son has been using Hewitt's guide to Gombrich's book. Easy to use and interesting. nt - Merry 9:15 Feb 9 (4)
  • Hewitt art...more - Dee 11:54 Feb 16 (0)
  • Merry, Hewitt Who? Could you say more? First name? nt - Nicole 14:25 Feb 9 (2)
    • Try this link - mooooom 14:52 Feb 9 (1)
      • oh, "Hewitt"! Thanks. - Nicole 19:12 Feb 9 (0)
• Some ideas - Paula H 7:24 Feb 9 (1)
  • Harmony Fine Arts - Barb 9:46 Feb 14 (0)
• It seems that Janson or Gombrich are popular art history choices... - Jane in NC 7:22 Feb 9 (0)

Does anyone know where I can purchase a used copy of TRISMS RON at a reasonable price...Thanks...nt - Gloria in AR 5:58 Feb 9 (1)

• When I say reasonalbe I am looking at ....more - Gloria in AR 6:00 Feb 9 (0)

I'm confused about Teaching Textbooks (m) - Christy B 4:53 Feb 9 (4)

• Thanks, you answered my questions! nt - Christy B 11:13 Feb 9 (0)
• I think TT 7 is the only one (it is the newest) to allow entry of answers on the computer. - Claire 9:22 Feb 9 (0)
• Re: Does TT have continuous review? - Susie 7:07 Feb 9 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks PreAlgebra - Deb in MI 5:06 Feb 9 (0)

Jacob's Elementary Algebra question for a user of the program?? - Heather in Savannah 4:42 Feb 9 (0)

Please.....pray for me today - Bev in Atlanta 4:09 Feb 9 (5)

• Praying all went well.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 7:57 Feb 9 (0)
• Prayers!! - MaryM 6:45 Feb 9 (0)
• Praying here, too! nt - Deb in PA 5:04 Feb 9 (0)
• Praying for your protection and excellence in your surgeons. nt - Debbie in Ohio 4:59 Feb 9 (0)
• Praying! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 4:47 Feb 9 (0)

Strategy for assessing mastery of Algebra I - Prettybutton 20:38 Feb 8 (2)

• online tutoring site--3 hours free - Jill Boman 8:23 Feb 9 (1)
  • Thanks.. I'm going to get a trial - Prettybutton 13:25 Feb 9 (0)

Erek's Mom- Moved from below RE: Spielvogel - Chelsea in TN 20:34 Feb 8 (4)

• I think you're fortunate... - ereks mom 9:08 Feb 9 (0)
• Regarding your son's comment on "military history"... - Jane in NC 3:44 Feb 9 (2)
  • thank you! my son loves military history, too... - Nicole 9:02 Feb 10 (0)
  • Thank you for the idea.......... - Chelsea in TN 8:40 Feb 9 (0)

can we talk about Van Loon, and his Story of Mankind & Geography books? - Nicole 20:24 Feb 8 (10)

• I'm using Story of Mankind with my middle schoolers and am loving it! - Cindy in C-ville 8:56 Feb 13 (0)
• question..who are you talking about? - ValB 8:31 Feb 10 (3)
  • Val, I have this if you want to look at it . . . - Kimm in WA 16:48 Feb 13 (1)
    • That is . . . - Kimm in WA 20:12 Feb 13 (0)
  • Hendrick Willem Van Loon.... - Nicole 8:56 Feb 10 (0)
• Hendrick is my new... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 2:00 Feb 9 (4)
  • no, I didn't know about the Nathaniel Bowditch connection.... - Nicole 13:20 Feb 9 (0)
  • It's The Story of America, of course, but I don't spell so well at 4 AM. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:37 Feb 9 (0)
  • I just purchased a beautiful 1939 copy of 'The Arts' yesterday! - Loraine 4:46 Feb 9 (1)
    • oh my goodness! I just realized that this book is in our library.... - Nicole 13:06 Feb 9 (0)

I would like to purchase a latin dictionary. What would you recommend? nt - MI Mom 19:54 Feb 8 (4)

• Thanks. I will take a look at these. - MI Mom 20:18 Feb 9 (0)
• Cassell's Latin Dictionary (Latin-English/English-Latin), ISBN 0025225804. nt - Lisa L. in MI 7:06 Feb 9 (0)
• My daughter's Latin teacher recommends ... - Kareni 20:04 Feb 8 (1)
  • I second Kareni's suggestion.....nm - Melody In tx 20:17 Feb 8 (0)

Where can I buy lightning literature and has anyone used the World Lit 1 course? - Paz 17:59 Feb 8 (3)

• Unless you can find it used, I believe only Hewitt sells it. ... - Kareni 20:06 Feb 8 (2)
  • Do you like Lightning courses? - Renata 13:21 Feb 10 (1)
    • While we own one, we've yet to use it. I'd repost your question at the top of the board as this topic has frequently been discussesd. (nm) - Kareni 20:21 Feb 10 (0)

I asked below (10th grade thread) but it's probably buried. Which driver's ed program is the one everyone was gushing about? sm - Pamela 17:01 Feb 8 (6)

• My 10th grader is using another program.... - Kelly in VA 1:29 Feb 9 (2)
  • This is the one we used with ds also. Very good program! nt - ereks mom 9:28 Feb 9 (1)
    • Thanks y'all. The website looks good. The price is decent. I appreciate the help! :) <nt> - Pamela 11:17 Feb 9 (0)
• Driver's Ed in box - Linda Baggs 20:24 Feb 8 (1)
  • We are ... my post above mentions it....(more) - Kelly in VA 1:35 Feb 9 (0)
• That's it. I heard of it first on these boards too. NT - BarbsJEMMSC aka Barb F PA 17:19 Feb 8 (0)

BJU Science: Grade 8/9-Anyone have experience with these programs? - Holly in N NV 16:26 Feb 8 (9)

• Thanks Everyone!!! This has truly helped!!! - Holly in N NV 7:11 Feb 9 (0)
• I am using the old version(Basic Science) with a 7th grader, but... - LauraC 3:30 Feb 9 (0)
• I'd say you'd probably want to be in Alg 1 concurrently for their 9th, and at least Pre-Alg for their 8th. There is a lot of math. nt - Veronica 21:26 Feb 8 (0)
• I have BJUP 9th Science, and am bouncing between it and A Beka 8th and 9th grade science with a 7th, an 8th, and a 9th grader. - Caron 20:39 Feb 8 (0)
• Re: BJU Science: Grade 8/9-Anyone have experience with these programs? - Melissa 17:02 Feb 8 (4)
  • It does help! The samples online - Holly in N NV 19:00 Feb 8 (3)
    • It's the math that's hard. And nothing leading up to it, so if you're not there (in math, level-wise), you're lost. nt - Veronica 21:29 Feb 8 (0)
    • A friend of mine's son is taking this in a co-op... - Robin in Tx 20:18 Feb 8 (1)
      • P.S. My post is about the 8th grade Space and Earth Science text. nt - Robin in Tx 23:48 Feb 8 (0)

Anybody ever used "Literary Lessons from The Lord of the Rings" - Karen in CO 14:41 Feb 8 (4)

• I have just started this for my 6th and 8th graders...... - Peela 18:58 Feb 10 (0)
• Ds used it last year in 10th grade & LOVED it. nt - ereks mom 18:25 Feb 8 (0)
• Yes, I taught from it in a co-op class... - Stacey L in Canada 16:31 Feb 8 (1)
  • thank you - Karen in CO 13:49 Feb 9 (0)

Lial Precalculus users -- how necessary are the DVTs? And what are the ISBNs for the 2nd & 3rd editions? **Pretty Please???** ; ) nt - ereks mom 14:36 Feb 8 (5)

• Lial Precalculus ISBNs: 2nd 0321057643 and 3rd 032122762X - Mrs Ives 4:16 Feb 9 (0)
• Re: Lial Precalculus users -- how necessary are the DVTs? And what are the ISBNs for the 2nd & 3rd editions? **Pretty Please???** ; ) nt - Kathleen 22:14 Feb 8 (2)
  • Re: Lial Precalculus users -- how necessary are the DVTs? And what are the ISBNs for the 2nd & 3rd editions? **Pretty Please???** ; ) nt - ereks mom 9:14 Feb 9 (1)
    • No problem! You found a great deal there. (nt) - Kathleen 10:45 Feb 9 (0)
• I don't plan to use the DVTs... - LoriM 14:51 Feb 8 (0)

StaceyL in Ontario or CynthiaOK - Could you tell me more about Our World? - oakmom 13:41 Feb 8 (2)

• Our World - Stacey L in Canada 16:13 Feb 8 (1)
  • Thank you, this helps a lot! And your co-op projects look great. - oakmom 17:15 Feb 9 (0)

Questions for those of you who love and use CW in highschool.... - RhondaM. 13:37 Feb 8 (1)

• I've been watching this thread... - BuildingBlocks 10:24 Feb 10 (0)

Do any of you have plans for 12th grade? - Karen in CO 13:21 Feb 8 (7)

• we are thinking about it.... - Melody In Tx 9:32 Feb 10 (0)
• Thanks for the support - Karen in CO 13:55 Feb 9 (0)
• My daughter and I were talking about this recently. - Jenny in Florida 7:40 Feb 9 (0)
• Taking it easy wasn't an option (m) - Ria 14:18 Feb 8 (0)
• Re: Do any of you have plans for 12th grade? - Gwen in VA 14:06 Feb 8 (1)
  • Re: Do any of you have plans for 12th grade? - Margaret in CO 15:32 Feb 8 (0)
• My Sr. year....and what I'm thinking for DD - Pamela 13:39 Feb 8 (0)

What maths curriculum to choose...? - Jane 12:35 Feb 8 (6)

• Re: What maths curriculum to choose...? - Carmen & Co. 12:52 Feb 8 (5)
  • Re: What maths curriculum to choose...? - Jane 8:14 Feb 9 (0)
  • Jacobs has DVDs ? anyone have a link? thank you! - LH 13:23 Feb 8 (3)
    • No Algebra 1 DVD's thought. correct? (NT) - LH 15:12 Feb 8 (0)
    • www.askdrcallahan.com (nt) - Bev in Atlanta 14:03 Feb 8 (1)
      • I don't think there are Algebra I dvd's yet at Callahan Nt - Prettybutton 10:13 Feb 9 (0)

Has anyone heard about NMF announcements? (m) - Gwen in VA 10:57 Feb 8 (9)

• Some have already gotten notification. - mom2abcd 8:33 Feb 12 (0)
• not yet, but we're getting excited... m - Lori L 10:28 Feb 9 (0)
• No NMF award yet, but dd received a $17000 school merit award in today's mail! :-) - Gwen in VA 9:52 Feb 9 (4)
  • That's TERRIFIC! Congratulations! (nt) - LoriM 14:20 Feb 9 (0)
  • WOW! Is that per year or total for 4 years? (nm) - Susan in IL 11:25 Feb 9 (2)
    • Per year! :-) :-) :-) :-) With no min gpa. (Wooster) nt - Gwen in VA 12:31 Feb 9 (1)
      • That is wonderful-it seems most of the merit scholarships have that min gpa attached. Congrats!!!nm - Deb in PA 17:06 Feb 9 (0)
• I think the school principals were supposed to get them on Feb 2nd? - BarbsJEMMSC 17:38 Feb 8 (0)
• Maybe it's like the PSAT results (m) - Jan in MO 13:03 Feb 8 (0)

WriteShop looks excellent -- I like the word "incremental"! Can anyone suggest the best place to purchase this at the best price? nt - Sandy 10:50 Feb 8 (1)

• I'm getting ready to post this FS on the SwapSale board.... - Lynn 12:21 Feb 8 (0)

Algebra I recommendations - need help! - Melissa 10:32 Feb 8 (8)

• I think it will be a good fit... - Linda in NM 17:28 Feb 8 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks - Amy 17:14 Feb 8 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks is - Carol 13:46 Feb 8 (5)
  • Re: # of problems - Jayne 17:26 Feb 10 (0)
  • Carol, about your reply - Susie 7:11 Feb 9 (3)
    • Oh, and yes, we did use TT pre-algebra. NT - Carol 8:38 Feb 10 (0)
    • What he's doing - Carol 21:57 Feb 9 (1)
      • Thanks, Hang in there! :) nm - susie 6:27 Feb 10 (0)

Would someone tell me if these are the correct ISBNs for the past couple of editions of Lial Precalculus and Lial College Algebra & Trig? ALSO... - ereks mom 10:10 Feb 8 (2)

• Correct for 3rd edition of precalculus...also, I have a complete set for sale...(m) - Kathleen 10:18 Feb 8 (1)
  • Re: Correct for 3rd edition of precalculus...also, I have a complete set for sale...(m) - ereks mom 14:39 Feb 8 (0)

Can I ask what you wise people are using for high school French, and what you would recommend to prepare for it? (m) - Jill, OK in VA 10:07 Feb 8 (5)

• Both of my dds are studying French in high school. I would recommend... - Katia 19:30 Feb 8 (1)
  • Thank you for these recommendations! nt - Jill, OK in VA 19:38 Feb 8 (0)
• Dd's taking French at the CC. nt - Anna 18:16 Feb 8 (1)
  • Anna (and Karen)...do you mind if I ask how old your kids were when they started at the CC? nt - Jill, OK in VA 19:39 Feb 8 (0)
• my son takes his language classes at the local cc <nt> - Karen in CO 13:01 Feb 8 (0)

Graduation questions.... - MarieMI 9:47 Feb 8 (10)

• My ds16 will probably not want a formal ceremony when he graduates next year. We'll probably just host a barbecue instead. : ) nt - ereks mom 11:41 Feb 9 (0)
• We didn't do anything special... - Ellie 20:52 Feb 8 (0)
• We planned a formal graduation ceremony for my ds.... - Katia 19:48 Feb 8 (0)
• Why don't you put something out to see if others are in the same situation as you? M - Carmen & Co. 12:39 Feb 8 (0)
• A friend of ours hosted a graduation party... - LoriM 10:01 Feb 8 (5)
  • Twice now.... - Margaret inCO 15:40 Feb 8 (3)
    • Don't I remember some hilarious story about one of these graduations? - Nicole 19:09 Feb 8 (2)
      • Re: Don't I remember some hilarious story about one of these graduations? - Margaret in CO 9:44 Feb 9 (1)
        • ah, that was it, shrimp and barbeque sauce! - Nicole 10:12 Feb 10 (0)
  • my sister in law did pretty much the same thing.... - Nicole 11:36 Feb 8 (0)

Would ds be able to do Lial's Calculus after Saxon Advanced Math? Would he be able to do it in a semester?..nt - Gamom3 9:31 Feb 8 (0)

Writing program for 9th grader at a 6th-grade level? m - Sandy 8:49 Feb 8 (12)

• Have you looked at Jump In from Apologia Ministries? It looks like it might fit what you are looking for... - Katia 19:54 Feb 8 (0)
• WriteShop? Gentle with LOTS of guidelines, but seemingly "grown-up" nt - Gwen in VA 9:43 Feb 8 (2)
  • Will do a search and see...THANKS, both of you! :-) - Sandy 10:34 Feb 8 (0)
  • I would second this! nt - Cynde 10:22 Feb 8 (0)
• Home2teach.....link inside - Gamom3 8:51 Feb 8 (7)
  • Actually, I tried this program. But after I paid I discovered a special formatting is required. It was supposed to be easy, but I just couldn't seem to set it up so my daughter would have a template. She's unable to do it independently.... - Sandy 9:15 Feb 8 (6)
    • Try ever sending an assignment in with the wrong format - Osmosis Mom 10:16 Feb 8 (5)
      • This is so sad to hear. My 5th grader has sent in her work w/o formatiing (sm) - LisaWA 8:09 Feb 9 (2)
        • and I abviously didnt take the class, as my grammar and punctuation are in need of an overhaul! *Ü* nt - LisaWA 8:11 Feb 9 (1)
          • Ok... add spelling too. *Ü* nt - LisaWA 8:12 Feb 9 (0)
      • Exactly. And the last thing I wanted to do was have my daughter scolded repeatedly for something that had nothing to do with the actual writing assignment. The format needs to be learned for college, but dd just wasn't ready for it yet, esp. for the scoldings.. .. nt - Sandy 10:33 Feb 8 (1)
        • The funny thing is that dd has taken a uni-class with - Osmosis Mom 11:48 Feb 8 (0)

I have to brag! My DD got accepted at her 1st choice college today (more) - Quiver0f10 8:24 Feb 8 (17)

• Awesome! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:41 Feb 10 (0)
• Congratulations!!! Way to go mom too! nt - LisaWA 8:19 Feb 9 (0)
• Awesome! Congratulations to your dd. nm - Carmen & Co. 13:04 Feb 8 (0)
• Congratulations!!! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 13:00 Feb 8 (0)
• Thanks ladies!!! nt - Quiver0f10 11:18 Feb 8 (0)
• Congrats!!! (Pat on the back for you) to your DD! Great News!!! nt - MamaBess 10:45 Feb 8 (0)
• How exciting! Congrats to you both! nt - Cynde 10:24 Feb 8 (0)
• GREAT !! It is such a relief to have that acceptance. (nm) - Susan in IL 10:09 Feb 8 (0)
• Oh my goodness, Jean that's wonderful news. You really needed some good news, too. Congratulations! nt - BarbsJEMMSC 10:08 Feb 8 (0)
• Yeah!!!!! - Nan in Mass 10:07 Feb 8 (2)
  • She is thrilled. She has applied to some schools out near AR too, but she realy liked and hoped to get into this one nt - Quiver0f10 11:17 Feb 8 (1)
    • That's great! nm - Nan in Mass 7:31 Feb 9 (0)
• Congrats!!! (nt) - LoriM 10:02 Feb 8 (0)
• That's wonderful!!! (m) - Ria 8:27 Feb 8 (3)
  • Re: That's wonderful!!! (m) - Quiver0f10 8:36 Feb 8 (2)
    • Great!! Tell her we're all proud of her! :) nt - Ria 8:53 Feb 8 (1)
      • Thank you, Ria nt - Quiver0f10 9:18 Feb 8 (0)

What have you used following Algebra I? - Laura in WI 7:54 Feb 8 (1)

• Re: What have you used following Algebra I? - Tina in Ouray, CO 11:25 Feb 8 (0)

Can someone give me the ISBN for the 6th edition of the Lials BCM....I am also looking for the DVT's(m) - Gamom3 7:00 Feb 8 (4)

• What you need... - Jann in TX 7:52 Feb 8 (3)
  • I am looking into this for my rising 6th grader(m) - Gamom3 7:59 Feb 8 (2)
    • BCM would work great after Saxon 7/6....that is what my dd did.. nt - Jann in TX 13:44 Feb 8 (1)
      • Re: Would BCM be a good fit after MUS Zeta? - Deanne 14:01 Feb 9 (0)

Conceptual Physics and labs? - Danielle 6:37 Feb 8 (2)

• We are doing some of the labs(m) - CynthiaOK 7:56 Feb 8 (0)
• We didn't do the labs. We also watched the TC's Physics in Your Life by Wolfson. (nt) - Connie in NC 7:06 Feb 8 (0)

DS finally nailed the 5 paragraph essay!!! Woo Hoo! - Brenda From Tenn 6:27 Feb 8 (1)

• That's great!.. - Nan in Mass 10:18 Feb 8 (0)

Lial vrs Callahan - Amy 22:35 Feb 7 (0)

Which science curr. should I pick? (m) - Vanessa 22:33 Feb 7 (1)

• We haven't had that experience. My intuitive learner has really enjoyed the Apologia series... - Deb in PA 8:16 Feb 8 (0)

Plans for 9th grade - What am I missing?? - Chelsea in TN 21:19 Feb 7 (6)

• Just wondering about the TRISMS... - ereks mom 12:53 Feb 8 (3)
  • Spielvogel / Runkle??? - Chelsea in TN 16:03 Feb 8 (2)
    • Sounds good to me. I had considered using Spielvogel as a TRISMS spine... - ereks mom 18:22 Feb 8 (1)
      • Re: Sounds good to me. I had considered using Spielvogel as a TRISMS spine... - Chelsea in TN 20:33 Feb 8 (0)
• ? foreign language nt - Linda G in NZ 10:56 Feb 8 (1)
  • Spanish is listed. nt - ereks mom 12:38 Feb 8 (0)

So, is the consensus that absolutely NO one likes BJU Geometry? Or their Algebra? Do the DVD's make a difference? - Robin in Tx 21:13 Feb 7 (8)

• Well, my dd likes BJU Algebra so much she refused to switch to Lial's. It's just a little difficult for me. nt - Veronica 21:31 Feb 8 (1)
  • I loved BJU Algebra 1 too, but not the Geometry or the trig sections of Algebra 2. nt - ereks mom 11:43 Feb 9 (0)
• Well, we've used BJU for math from K on up, but we intensely dislike BJU Geometry... - ereks mom 9:18 Feb 8 (0)
• I liked BJU Geometry - LoriM 5:36 Feb 8 (2)
  • Thanks everyone for the responses. It seems doable, but I haven't heard any "raves" so was curious... more to Lori... - Robin in Tx 7:47 Feb 8 (1)
    • Switching carefully is the key - LoriM 9:16 Feb 8 (0)
• weighing in... - Valerie(TX) 4:17 Feb 8 (0)
• I guess I missed the earlier discussion -- we're using BJU geometry - momof10 3:49 Feb 8 (0)

Want to share what I found in my "Favorites", hope it helps someone....:) - Yolanda 19:19 Feb 7 (1)

• Thanks - dh needs this :-) nt - Linda G in NZ 11:01 Feb 8 (0)

Some "New" Singapore Math Questions - Dennis 18:49 Feb 7