New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Mar 27 (0)

TRISMS vs TOG or other "meaty" programs...Can anyone compare them? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:33 Mar 27 (4)

• I bought TRISMS HM at a curriculum sale - Mandy in TN 19:50 Mar 27 (1)
  • Should have added that below I asked Paula in NH about some of these things and I hope she responds :-) nt - Mandy in TN 20:03 Mar 27 (0)
• Re: TRISMS vs TOG or other "meaty" programs...Can anyone compare them? (m) - Gloria 19:28 Mar 27 (1)
  • Forgot to add: I can;t compare this to TOG because we have never used it.nt - Gloria 19:33 Mar 27 (0)

Florida Virtual School users... Can you share what classes you've taken and (more) - Rebecca 17:44 Mar 27 (2)

• This is our first year trying it out. My ds is taking Latin I. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:05 Mar 27 (1)
  • Re: This is our first year trying it out. My ds is taking Latin I. (m) - Jenn 23:04 Mar 27 (0)

Henle Latin question, especially for Latin Primer/Latin Grammar graduates - KPzz 16:47 Mar 27 (2)

• pointing you to those who know - yahoo "Henle Latin" group - very knowledgeable people there nt - karon 18:58 Mar 27 (0)
• I'm not familiar with Latin Grammar at all - Carolyn in MN 17:47 Mar 27 (0)

TT Algebra 2 question -- help!! - momof10 16:14 Mar 27 (4)

• Re: TT Algebra 2 question -- help!! - Kathleen 16:21 Mar 27 (3)
  • I do have the Algebra II, and the answer Kathleen gives is correct, therefore it appears your answer key is as well... nt - StaceyinLA 18:24 Mar 27 (0)
  • Thanks, Kathleen! I knew it had to be one of those "duh - of course that's it!" - momof10 16:33 Mar 27 (1)
    • You're welcome! (m) - Kathleen 16:46 Mar 27 (0)

Ok, first day with new schedule in place and we just finished achool at 6 PM! I am tired, but its all finished AND corrected, my major weakness. Pray I can keep it going nt - Quiver0f10 15:02 Mar 27 (10)

• That's great! - Mary in GA 18:04 Mar 27 (0)
• If it helps any!! - CindyinTexas 17:33 Mar 27 (0)
• Hooray!! - momof10 15:32 Mar 27 (1)
  • Thanks for the encouragement ! :-) nt - Quiver0f10 16:23 Mar 27 (0)
• I guess it depends on the dc, but...m - LCGal 15:22 Mar 27 (3)
  • Or would it work to let older children check each other, or young children?? Blessings and success to you in your new schedule! nt - Lori D. 15:39 Mar 27 (2)
    • I did have the older 4 correcting each others but then I got lax. This way I am going over their work daily and I find I really need too nt - Quiver0f10 16:21 Mar 27 (1)
      • That's what I've found -- although it saves time to have them - momof10 16:34 Mar 27 (0)
• I bet it'll go faster as everyone settles into the new routine... nt - StaceyinLA 15:04 Mar 27 (1)
  • Thanks, thats what I am hoping too nt - Quiver0f10 16:22 Mar 27 (0)

Will I be doing my child a terrible disservice if we just skip Shakespeare altogether?... - Mary in GA 11:54 Mar 27 (18)

• Haven't read all the other posts but... - Elizabeth 18:55 Mar 27 (0)
• Ladies, thank you for the suggestions, the encouragement, and the links! I think ds probably will enjoy Shakespeare and maybe my attitude will improve once I give it a chance! - Mary in GA 18:00 Mar 27 (0)
• Some ideas for turning your attitude around... "Shakespeare is hard"... - MFS 17:35 Mar 27 (0)
• Not necessarily (sacrilege from this English Lit specialist??)...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:32 Mar 27 (0)
• You might also try the videos from BJUP - momof10 14:56 Mar 27 (0)
• Lamb's book - Sandy in Indy 14:33 Mar 27 (0)
• Well, yeah, you probably would be. - Jenny in Florida 13:49 Mar 27 (0)
• Well, yeah, you probably would be. - Jenny in Florida 13:49 Mar 27 (0)
• Re: Will I be doing my child a terrible disservice if we just skip Shakespeare altogether?... - Maybe a good compremise.. 13:02 Mar 27 (1)
  • Oops, I put the subject in the wromg line;> nt - Trish H 13:06 Mar 27 (0)
• What about movies or live performances? - Laura in CT 12:21 Mar 27 (7)
  • I agree! Get DVDs of the plays, see live performances if possible! more - JFS in IL 16:37 Mar 27 (1)
    • Here is a link to the Teaching Company website on the lecture series: - JFS in IL 16:39 Mar 27 (0)
  • Blockbuster online carries Shakespeare - Elaine in PA 14:11 Mar 27 (0)
  • shakespeare for teenagers - kate randall 12:42 Mar 27 (0)
  • Good point. Can you recommend any video performances that you thought were really good?nt - Mary in GA 12:41 Mar 27 (2)
    • Very well acted (at least the 3 I remember seeing), lower budget sets versions by... - Lori D. 16:03 Mar 27 (1)
      • Best kept secret on the internet -- all the BBC Shakespeare's here... just click. (link) - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 21:24 Mar 27 (0)

Calculators and the ACT????(or Is My sister crazy?) - Brenda From Tenn 11:49 Mar 27 (8)

• Thanks for all the help! (By the way, my sister is really not crazy)She means well but has gotten all her information from the PS system and her 17 yo son. - Brenda From Tenn 17:15 Mar 27 (0)
• ACT links - Laurie4b 16:11 Mar 27 (0)
• SAT link - Laurie4b 16:06 Mar 27 (0)
• Calculators are definitely NOT mandatory for the ACT... nt - StaceyinLA 15:03 Mar 27 (0)
• I don't know if your sister is crazy or not. But I do know that she is wrong. nm - Janet in WA 14:24 Mar 27 (2)
  • And it's not difficult to get very familiar with calculator use on the ACT before your child takes it.... - Janet in WA 14:33 Mar 27 (1)
    • Good Point! - Brenda From Tenn 17:12 Mar 27 (0)
• They are optional, but double check their website to see if any particular model is prohibited (as the SAT does)...my son said that (m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 11:52 Mar 27 (0)

Anna, about Teaching CO music again... - StaceyL in Canada 11:27 Mar 27 (2)

• Nope, sorry! I'm not makeing my oldest dd do essays with this. She already has a full plate and music is not one of her passions. nt - Anna 12:58 Mar 27 (1)
  • "making"... excuse my spelling. nt - Anna 12:59 Mar 27 (0)

Opinions on online writing classes - LC 11:09 Mar 27 (0)

One more question about TOG - if I may? more.......... - Christy in Co 9:23 Mar 27 (5)

• Yes, it's taught very well throughout the four Year Plans. (m)... - Anna 11:26 Mar 27 (2)
  • A different view...(m) - Kathleen 12:09 Mar 27 (1)
    • Oops, you are right, Kathleen. Brain cramp today 8-). nt - Anna 12:37 Mar 27 (0)
• Government in TOG - dm 11:23 Mar 27 (0)
• Yes!...(m) - Kathleen 10:54 Mar 27 (0)

Planning Lightning Lit Early Am-19th ...Need help scheduling reading, please... - Ang in TX 9:15 Mar 27 (5)

• Ang, on the Hewitt Yahoo group - Hallie 10:57 Mar 27 (4)
  • I thought their syllabus gave time frames???? - melody in texas 13:41 Mar 27 (0)
  • Hallie, how does one join the Hewitt LL e-mail list?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:25 Mar 27 (1)
    • Link to the group page within ... - Kareni 19:30 Mar 27 (0)
  • Thanks, Hallie! nm - Ang in TX 11:00 Mar 27 (0)

how does this look for 10th grade? - Robin@BAFB 8:39 Mar 27 (3)

• Your schedule looks a lot like mine. - Melody In texas 14:47 Mar 27 (0)
• Looks good to me - as far as textbook to go with Smarr, m - StaceyinLA 10:21 Mar 27 (0)
• Looks good. I'm not familiar with SMARR. For 10th we will use Human Odyssey by Spielvogel and Great Books. nt - karon 9:34 Mar 27 (0)

Struggling with Henle...specific ? inside... - Ang in TX 8:32 Mar 27 (4)

• Thank you so much, Karon and LisaNY! You've shed some light in this darkness. nm - Ang in TX 10:13 Mar 27 (1)
  • You're welcome, Ang! :o) nm - LisaNY 17:32 Mar 27 (0)
• Typically, the "normal" order of words in a Latin sentence is... - LisaNY 9:37 Mar 27 (0)
• In the first few pages, you will notice that the ONE BIG RULE is that Verbs are last MOST of the time. The rest are figured out by their endings. We are on ex 76ish and have noticed that IO often come before DO but there is not SET pattern. nt - karon 9:37 Mar 27 (0)

OT but had to share - DD's graduation pics came this morning. I'm SO excited!! nt - StaceyinLA 8:16 Mar 27 (3)

• That day for us is still 3 years away. I'm still scared! (more) - Trish H 12:31 Mar 27 (2)
  • I hear ya - this is dd #1 and she has definitely been the guinea pig for the last 12 years... m - StaceyinLA 15:01 Mar 27 (1)
    • Smile and don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back-, you've worked hard too! CONGRATS! nt - Trish H 21:41 Mar 27 (0)

A reason to celebrate Monday: I can now see more grass than snow outside!! : ) Yippee! - Lynne 8:05 Mar 27 (0)

Re: the discussion a week or two ago about the book "Ready or Not, Here Life Comes!"--is there anything similar for TEENS to read re: careers, focus, etc.? - Michelle in MO 7:13 Mar 27 (7)

• Rich Dad/Poor Dad for Teens, and Please Understand Me (Myers-Briggs) - Laurel in CA 12:28 Mar 27 (2)
  • Do What You Are (builds on Myers-Briggs) and Wired by God - Becky in TX 16:27 Mar 27 (0)
  • Thanks! I'll check these out on Amazon---hopefully they'll have some pages up! nt - Michelle in MO 13:25 Mar 27 (0)
• There's a "What Color is Your Parachute for Teens" book available--check Amazon.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:03 Mar 27 (3)
  • Stacy---forgot to ask---does "What Color is Your Parachute for Teens?" have any personality/career quizzes that kids can take? (m) - Michelle in MO 13:25 Mar 27 (1)
    • Sorry, Michelle, but I don't know as I don't have the book (though I plan to get it for my oldest). When I checked on Amazon, I saw that it's not actually due out until May.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:43 Mar 27 (0)
  • Thanks, Stacy! I'll check it out! nt - Michelle in MO 9:40 Mar 27 (0)

TT Geometry----can someone tell me where in this course you need a graphing calculator? - engedi6k 7:12 Mar 27 (2)

• I just emailed TT about it... - Marge 9:09 Mar 27 (1)
  • I am the one that started this rumor about TT & graphing calculators--and I apologize. (more) - Dawn in MI 10:06 Mar 27 (0)

Showing my ignorance here - Is Sonlight or TOG similar to studying the Great Books - history/lit.? more... - Christy in CO 6:50 Mar 27 (3)

• Re: Showing my ignorance here - Is Sonlight or TOG similar to studying the Great Books - history/lit.? more... - susan 7:38 Mar 27 (0)
• TOG would be more similar...(m) - Kathleen 7:34 Mar 27 (1)
  • This description sounds pretty accurate. nt - Anna 8:21 Mar 27 (0)

Another Lightning Literature question...Does anyone know anything about the World Lit course that is supposed to be coming out?? What books are used? When will it be out? Will they have one pack or two?nm - Melody In Texas 20:14 Mar 26 (2)

• I'm in the LL group...here is what the author said... - Anita in PA 3:21 Mar 27 (1)
  • Thanks nm - Melody 19:01 Mar 27 (0)

Any helpful hints for teaching Apologia Physical Science to a group? - Karri 19:02 Mar 26 (10)

• Kerri, I taught it this past year to our co-op. I have my syllabus..... - engedi 7:16 Mar 27 (5)
  • could I get a copy too? Thanks so much! nt - Gretchen in No. CA 18:24 Mar 27 (0)
  • could I have it too? thanks nt - Kayleen Todd 15:27 Mar 27 (1)
    • Done. --nt - engedi6k 16:36 Mar 27 (0)
  • Deb, could I get a copy of this as well? It's either Gen or Physical Science for two of mine next year. (m) - FloridaLisa 9:20 Mar 27 (1)
    • On its way!---nt - engedi6k 9:55 Mar 27 (0)
• Check donnayoung.org (I think). She has a yr-long schedule for Physical Science,which was used in our co-op a couple of years ago.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:25 Mar 27 (0)
• my ds is taking this now in our co-op. They take 2 weeks for each chapter (m) - karon 4:27 Mar 27 (0)
• Re: Any helpful hints for teaching Apologia Physical Science to a group? - Krystal 20:53 Mar 26 (0)
• How I'm doing Apologia Physics next year - GVA 19:45 Mar 26 (0)

If you use SL for history could you please list your plan for SL and grades 9-12. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 18:15 Mar 26 (11)

• I do the upper cores somewhat differently... - Amy K in TX 6:41 Mar 27 (1)
  • by the way...we are finishing up 9th grade this year. nt - Amy K in TX 6:46 Mar 27 (0)
• Our plans... - Laurie 5:39 Mar 27 (0)
• Thanks ladies! nt - Quiver0f10 5:14 Mar 27 (0)
• Our plan - Christi/NC 18:52 Mar 26 (1)
  • My rising high schooler... - Christi/NC 18:56 Mar 26 (0)
• Here's our plan... - Rose 18:41 Mar 26 (4)
  • Rose--Core 200 - Christi/NC 18:54 Mar 26 (3)
    • Christi, thanks!! I really wish that SL would sell a separate lit IG. I just can't see buying the complete IG for the lit section. nt - Rose 7:23 Mar 27 (2)
      • You might want to look for someone selling it used. The new changes (that I like!) started with the 2005 IG. - Christi/NC 7:30 Mar 27 (1)
        • Good thinking... - Rose 9:13 Mar 27 (0)

Advice needed please for 6th grade dd's science - Chris in CA 18:14 Mar 26 (2)

• What about Rainbow Science? - Bev in Atlanta 2:54 Mar 27 (1)
  • This is what my oldest will be using for 6th/7th... - Susan in TN 15:08 Mar 27 (0)

Study Guides from Glencoe Literature Library (link inside) - StaceyL in Canada 17:46 Mar 26 (0)

Just thought I'd post an interested observation from DD about math programs - m - StaceyinLA 14:16 Mar 26 (5)

• Thanks Stacey... - Trish H 16:29 Mar 26 (0)
• Thanks, Stacey ... more - Sue H. 15:41 Mar 26 (2)
  • What they (MR) consider Alg. I is actually 3 semesters. . . - K-FL 5:27 Mar 27 (1)
    • This totally explains why dd has had such an easy time with TT Algebra II - m - StaceyinLA 7:38 Mar 27 (0)
• InteresTING - DUH!!! nt - StaceyinLA 14:16 Mar 26 (0)

ChristyB - I responded to your "Key To" question below - nt - StaceyinLA 14:11 Mar 26 (1)

• Thanks! All of the responses were so helpful. nt - Christy B 17:32 Mar 26 (0)

Great Resource for books online and audio online for Economics/World Views - CynthiaOK 13:57 Mar 26 (0)

Home Ec.: Alpha Omega VS Christian Light? - Katia 13:19 Mar 26 (2)

• I have looked at both of these . . . - Christy B 17:34 Mar 26 (1)
  • Thanks so much! This is just what I needed to hear....off to purchase AO. nt - Katia 19:37 Mar 26 (0)

Hi older ladies (snicker) my dd is 7th grade, I have a high school type question for you - KPzz 11:42 Mar 26 (8)

• Ok, tell me about the Latin exams? - mom of three 4:41 Mar 27 (4)
  • www.nle.org... - Laura in CT 7:54 Mar 27 (2)
    • When my ds took Latin with an outside class, the hs teacher arranged for the class to sit for the exam with the local high school. (m) - FloridaLisa 9:22 Mar 27 (1)
      • Yes, I had the test administered by a professor collegue of my husband's (sm) - KPzz 16:41 Mar 27 (0)
  • Ditto this question for me about the Latin Exams! Thanks! (nt) - Tiff 7:31 Mar 27 (0)
• I'm using Henle for self-study, and I highly recommend it. Fairly inexpensive, too. There are 4 Henle books. Try Rainbow Resource or allcatholicbooks.com nt - MichelleM 2:56 Mar 27 (0)
• Latin Road to English Grammar... - Beth in OH 20:05 Mar 26 (0)
• henle latin - one source is memoria press and there is another down the list. Barnes & Noble gives a 20% teacher's disc. nt - karon 15:21 Mar 26 (0)

Thinking ahead: High school science question: do different grades together or not? - Lori D. 11:37 Mar 26 (6)

• Well, it depends (don't you love those answers? ;-)... - Anna 14:58 Mar 26 (2)
  • Hmmm, this is interesting... What about biology required waiting for your younger dd? Or is it a particular biology program that is tough? NT - Lori D. 17:33 Mar 26 (1)
    • I'm sorry. This evening, I've been working with youngest dd to prepare a speech she is to give in June and my brain has turned to mush for the night. Could you please rephrase your questions? I'm not clearly understanding you. nt - Anna 19:02 Mar 26 (0)
• It does get harder as one approaches the high school years... - StaceyL in Canada 13:08 Mar 26 (2)
  • Yes, I was considering the Apologia Physical Science... what math skills does it require? What was... - Lori D. 17:39 Mar 26 (1)
    • I'm afraid I no longer have the Physical Science... - StaceyL in Canada 19:05 Mar 26 (0)

Castle Heights Labs... - Rose 10:05 Mar 26 (2)

• Re: Castle Heights Labs... - Frances 13:00 Mar 26 (1)
  • Thanks for the info... - Rose 14:29 Mar 26 (0)

Along the line of not doing enough. How much writing does your highschooler do each week? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 9:38 Mar 26 (8)

• We're having kind of a light year for writing. - Jenny in Florida 7:40 Mar 27 (0)
• Re: Along the line of not doing enough. How much writing does your highschooler do each week? Thanks nt - Kathleen 7:19 Mar 27 (3)
  • Kathleen, thanks for this info. It is nice to have somewhat of a guide. Do you recall how much writing you required when your ds' were 8th grade? - SusanAR 13:28 Mar 27 (2)
    • Hmmm...(m) - Kathleen 13:48 Mar 27 (1)
      • Caleb writes every day...... - SusanAR 15:45 Mar 27 (0)
• Well - Melody In Texas 12:47 Mar 26 (2)
  • Thank you. Its nice to see what others are using and doing. I appreciate the answer :-) nt - Quiver0f10 18:11 Mar 26 (0)
  • Sounds like you are doing just fine... nt - StaceyinLA 13:45 Mar 26 (0)

I am failing my high schoolers - Quiver0f10 9:36 Mar 26 (9)

• Re: I am failing my high schoolers - long - Melissa 6:30 Mar 27 (0)
• Wow, thank you ladies! It was so nice to come back here and see your replies. You have made me feel better and I am encouraged to begin anew tomorrow nt - Quiver0f10 18:13 Mar 26 (0)
• I feel like this on a daily basis!! m - StaceyinLA 13:50 Mar 26 (0)
• From one who's been there (and goes back too often) - momof10 12:15 Mar 26 (2)
  • Thank you for saying this... - Christina in ME 19:20 Mar 27 (0)
  • Thank you so much for this post! I was feeling the same - TinaM 14:23 Mar 26 (0)
• Re: I am failing my high schoolers - Sharon in Tx 12:09 Mar 26 (0)
• Please don't beat yourself up!.. - Mary in GA 12:05 Mar 26 (1)
  • I think you hit the nail on the head with "They just may not be doing your ideal of highschool..." - momof10 12:17 Mar 26 (0)

May I take a Poll? Are you using Sonlight, TOG, VP or none of these (if not, what) for 4 year high school cycle? nt - Christy in CO 9:10 Mar 26 (49)

• TOG Y2 this year....and probably next year....may consider SL for 20th cent. - Robin NC 7:00 Mar 27 (0)
• We are continuing with SL. nt - Laurie 5:42 Mar 27 (0)
• Dropped TOG to take an eclectic approach... - Laura in CT 4:00 Mar 27 (2)
  • Re: Dropped TOG to take an eclectic approach... - Robin NC 7:52 Mar 27 (1)
    • Please share here, Laura... nt - TinaM 10:16 Mar 27 (0)
• We pretty much do things TWTM way. - Jenny in Florida 21:04 Mar 26 (0)
• We are continuing with SL. nt - Rose 16:39 Mar 26 (0)
• We use Sonlight. nt - Amy K in TX 16:13 Mar 26 (0)
• Warning - may change at any moment (LOL) - SL Core 200 + a 3-year WTM rotation, I think (now) - nt - Laurel in CA 16:09 Mar 26 (0)
• We are using TRISMS - it is AWESOME!!!!!! nm - Paula in NH 15:10 Mar 26 (5)
  • Which TRISMS are you using and - Mandy in TN 15:10 Mar 27 (0)
  • Yes, please! Their web site is kind of vague to get feel for it (NM) - Trish H 17:57 Mar 26 (1)
    • From what I can tell it is NOT a great books study is that right? - Trish H 18:13 Mar 26 (0)
  • Can you expand on this? I've not heard of this? nt - Christy in CO 15:38 Mar 26 (1)
    • TRISMS for high school is a research-based, integrated study of civilizations... - Paula in NH 13:10 Mar 27 (0)
• Combining TQ, Great Books a la WTM, Omnibus - kris 14:37 Mar 26 (0)
• We were doing TOG; now textbooks - BJUP World Hist. for now, possibly Notgrass or continue with BJUP (unless someone can recommend something better for US History) - nt - StaceyinLA 13:53 Mar 26 (2)
  • I have a friend who really likes Paul Johnson's A History of the American People. It's small but very thick. - Trish H 12:45 Mar 27 (0)
  • We are also using BJUP for World History.nt - Melody In texas 20:04 Mar 26 (0)
• Was doing TOG, switched to WTM (at least for a while)nt - Mary in GA 11:50 Mar 26 (0)
• Worldviews of the Western World, supplemented with Speilvogel for history, lit, philosophy, theology, etc. nt - Jules 11:31 Mar 26 (0)
• I began the year w/Omnibus and switched to WTM/TWEM combination. nm - LisaNY 11:04 Mar 26 (14)
  • We started out with Omnibus, but.... - Trish H 16:41 Mar 26 (1)
    • Yes, the pace is a bit fast if you want to cover it in one year... - LisaNY 19:11 Mar 26 (0)
  • May I ask why you switched? nt - Christy in CO 11:14 Mar 26 (11)
    • I find the WTM/WTEM combination more "doable" for us this year... - LisaNY 11:36 Mar 26 (10)
      • Historical Context Page - dm 15:24 Mar 26 (9)
        • We use the suggested resources in WTM... - LisaNY 16:31 Mar 26 (8)
          • Re: TOG - dm 19:00 Mar 26 (1)
            • You're welcome! Just an FYI... - LisaNY 19:21 Mar 26 (0)
          • I like how you have this together can I ask..... - Trish H 17:02 Mar 26 (5)
            • I can take absolutely no credit for it... - LisaNY 19:06 Mar 26 (4)
              • I am trying to plan for year 2 for next year....(more) - Trish H 19:29 Mar 26 (3)
                • Don Quixote is not covered in WTM until 11th grade (3rd year in GB study)... - LisaNY 19:55 Mar 26 (2)
                  • I was thinking it was 1500's off the top of my head (more) - Trish H 20:42 Mar 26 (1)
                    • That's a great system! Don Quixote is the very first book... - LisaNY 5:16 Mar 27 (0)
• I suppose I could say I'm putting my own together. Have used some of VP Omnibus, though. nt - Jean in Wisc. 10:39 Mar 26 (2)
  • Mind sharing what you use? nt? - Sandy 15:04 Mar 26 (1)
    • I assume this Q. covers literature and history-- - Jean in Wisc. 20:01 Mar 26 (0)
• Kolbe History and Literature, with Omnibus I, and Wes Callihan guides (m) - Michele in MN 10:33 Mar 26 (2)
  • What is Kolbe? This sounds interesting. nt - Christy in CO 10:55 Mar 26 (1)
    • Re: What is Kolbe? This sounds interesting. nt - Michele in MN 16:00 Mar 26 (0)
• umm, WTM - nt - kate randall 10:00 Mar 26 (0)
• A mix here... - Kelly in VA 9:36 Mar 26 (0)
• So far, the plan is TOG. nt - Quiver0f10 9:29 Mar 26 (3)
  • and here. nt - Anna 19:05 Mar 26 (0)
  • TOG here, too. nt - TinaM 14:26 Mar 26 (0)
  • mine too nt - Des 9:54 Mar 26 (0)
• Clarification - History focus mainly. nt - Christy in CO 9:11 Mar 26 (0)

Computer programming course and Japanese Language course - Debbie 8:50 Mar 26 (2)

• Dd is taking Japanese through BYU - Annie G 10:53 Mar 26 (1)
  • Ditto on the Japanese thru BYU (m) - Raders Fan 17:01 Mar 26 (0)

Abeka Spanish 1 and 2 - A. 8:09 Mar 26 (0)

Rosetta stone workbooks???.................m - Cinthya 20:03 Mar 25 (6)

• We've used Amsco workbooks too, but... - StaceyL in Canada 9:16 Mar 26 (3)
  • Where do I find Amsco workbooks??............m - Cinthya 10:11 Mar 26 (1)
    • Nevermind I found it................thanks to everyone. - Cinthya 10:13 Mar 26 (0)
  • One of my dd's passions is French, and she wants to become fluent in it. Along with RS and the AMSCO workbooks, we also........ - engedi6k 9:36 Mar 26 (0)
• In addition to the RS workbooks, we have used an EXCELLENT workbook series that beefs up the grammar for RS........ - engedi6k 8:43 Mar 26 (0)
• I got them with the homeschool edition... - Midwest Momma 6:46 Mar 26 (0)

Anna and others: Teaching Company courses: how do you transform these courses into credits for your students? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:21 Mar 25 (6)

• This is what we do... - stef in colorado 9:11 Mar 26 (2)
  • Actually, our TC music course does not include study questions. nt - Anna 5:04 Mar 27 (0)
  • Thanks, Stef; very helpful.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:30 Mar 26 (0)
• I assure you, I don't buy the expensive transcript books 8-)... - Anna 19:55 Mar 25 (2)
  • Anna, I'm wondering about giving credit for courses that don't include a written component... - StaceyL in Canada 9:13 Mar 26 (1)
    • Stacey, all you have to do is assign written work with it, like what Stef described. nt - Anna 13:23 Mar 26 (0)

Has anyone used the World History course from the Florida Virtual School nt - ann 16:02 Mar 25 (1)

• my son is currently taking the course - Lisa in Orlando 12:05 Mar 27 (0)

determining a letter grade (we're using Saxon Alg 1) - christi 14:24 Mar 25 (0)

FS: Sonlight and TOG books - Mary 14:23 Mar 25 (1)

• Oops. Wrong board. - Mary 14:47 Mar 25 (0)

Lots of review in Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra? - Barbra 14:21 Mar 25 (7)

• Thank you to all.Just what I needed!nt - Barbra 18:06 Mar 26 (0)
• I think this is somewhat common in pre-algebra texts - m - StaceyinLA 14:00 Mar 26 (1)
  • The last sentence should read, "based on what his/her needs are." nt - StaceyinLA 14:01 Mar 26 (0)
• Actually, this was one of the things I did like about TT... - Whitney in KY 4:45 Mar 26 (0)
• This is one reason dd decided NOT to use TT... - Robin in DFW 20:33 Mar 25 (0)
• It varies among publishers and also from series to series within the same publisher... - LH 20:14 Mar 25 (0)
• Re: Lots of review in Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra? - Cinthya 20:00 Mar 25 (0)

Thoughts on Skills for Literary Analyis by James Stobaugh/or Lightning Literature - Barbra 14:14 Mar 25 (9)

• Thanks. You guys know everything! - barbra 18:08 Mar 26 (0)
• I have the Stobaugh and have looked at LL samples.... - Busy Mom 17:38 Mar 26 (0)
• Stobaugh is very impressive in person.... - Laurel in CA 16:08 Mar 26 (0)
• Did I send you my comparison of Hewitt Lightining Lit / Stobaugh / Smarr? - ereks mom 14:43 Mar 26 (1)
  • I would love a copy of this! - dm 15:25 Mar 26 (0)
• Stobaugh v. Lightning Literature - Desiree in NJ 13:27 Mar 26 (0)
• need to go back to bed! I'm talking about Stobaugh nt - karon 6:13 Mar 26 (0)
• most of the books used are on TWTM 8th reading list. nt - karon 6:12 Mar 26 (0)
• I just got it for ds for 9th, wish we'd found it for 8th. The level of writing required may be a bit much for 7th - depends on dc writing ability. - I like what I see in the program though. nt - karon 6:09 Mar 26 (0)

Teaching Textbooks Algebra I and II : is a graphing calculator necessary for both levels? Or just level II?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:32 Mar 25 (2)

• Re: Teaching Textbooks Algebra I and II : is a graphing calculator necessary for both levels? Or just level II?--nt - Jan P. 10:54 Mar 26 (1)
  • Thanks, Jan.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:12 Mar 26 (0)

Henle syllabus @ yahoo group? - Lynne 13:12 Mar 25 (2)

• To the one who sent the file, *thank you!!* and a question.... - Lynne 5:23 Mar 26 (0)
• It's available by joining the Yahoo group and then downloading it from their "files" section. nt - Sharon M 14:02 Mar 25 (0)

MP3 -- I'm so confused!! (Gen Board question, but I can't remember how to get to it. I tried typing GEN into the URL) - Sandy 12:12 Mar 25 (1)

• Re: MP3 -- I'm so confused!! (Gen Board question, but I can't remember how to get to it. I tried typing GEN into the URL) - susan 6:41 Mar 27 (0)

Placement in Rod &Staff English... - Janet in MA 11:23 Mar 25 (2)

• Thanks karon! nt - Janet in MA 15:05 Mar 25 (0)
• 9 & 10 cover different forms of writing. You can do them in either order, just do both(each takes a year). They review 8th briefly as they go. nt - karon 13:59 Mar 25 (0)

A Lial's question for LauraC and MichelleM . . . - Christy B 11:00 Mar 25 (5)

• Isbn0321012658...more - LauraC 16:19 Mar 25 (4)
  • After reading StaceyL's comment below..m.. - LauraC 16:32 Mar 25 (3)
    • Re editions and DVTs - StaceyL in Canada 9:22 Mar 26 (1)
      • Thanks, that is very good to know! nt - Christy B 12:31 Mar 26 (0)
    • Thanks! nt - Christy B 16:37 Mar 25 (0)

How to help a young adult find direction? Need advice from the hive mind... - Donna in OH 8:20 Mar 25 (9)

• Thanks everyone for the responses. I'll share the recommendations. nt - Donna in OH 12:58 Mar 25 (0)
• What helped me tremendously at that age... - Lori D. 12:09 Mar 25 (0)
• The book "Ready or Not, Here Life Comes" by Mel Levine - Laurie4b 9:49 Mar 25 (5)
  • I'm reading this too & finding it fascinating--thanks! (nt) - Dawn in MI 15:54 Mar 25 (0)
  • I'm reading this too, Laurie, after noting your recommendation on this board... - StaceyL in Canada 9:58 Mar 25 (3)
    • A funny movie w/that theme is "The Librarian: Quest for the Spear . " - K-FL 7:44 Mar 26 (2)
      • Will have to look this one up. I love Bob Newhart!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:14 Mar 26 (1)
        • Another Bob Newhart fan here -- and he is great in this movie! nt - Dana in OR 0:50 Mar 27 (0)
• Re: How to help a young adult find direction? Need advice from the hive mind... - AnnieN 9:33 Mar 25 (0)

Music History? - Carla/TN 7:20 Mar 25 (6)

• Oh, just thought of this.... - Anna 12:30 Mar 25 (0)
• Highly recommend the Teaching Company course Stacey mentions... - Laura in CT 9:37 Mar 25 (3)
  • Ditto on this Teaching Co. course. nt - Anna 10:08 Mar 25 (2)
    • If you decide on this....... - Janie 11:26 Mar 25 (1)
      • My above post should be under Carla's. Sorry! (nt) - Janie 12:10 Mar 25 (0)
• You could try... - StaceyL in Canada 7:33 Mar 25 (0)

Can anyone recommend a good, relatively inexpensive scienticifc calculator? - suzeintn 6:44 Mar 25 (1)

• I'm in the market for one myself :) I've heard Target has some for < $20, and I also plan to look at the university bookstore nearby.. nt - readwithem 22:37 Mar 25 (0)

article on homeschooling (m) - Sandy C. 5:51 Mar 25 (5)

• The replies were also interesting. Thanks for linking. nt - FloridaLisa 8:55 Mar 25 (1)
  • thanks for pointing out the replies. I'd missed them. (nm) - Sandy C. 9:28 Mar 25 (0)
• A very articulate young man---thanks for sharing this great article! nt - Michelle in MO 6:30 Mar 25 (0)
• Neat! Thanks for the sharing this. nt - Busy Mom 6:24 Mar 25 (0)
• Good article thanks for sharing! nt - myfairladies 5:55 Mar 25 (0)

What are others doing for current events? - Judy 21:51 Mar 24 (8)

• World magazine, NPR, World Net Daily and TV network news. Quite a mix! nt - Jules 11:33 Mar 26 (0)
• We listen to the local NPR affiliate quite a lot, which sparks lots of questions and conversations and follow-up reserach. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 18:59 Mar 25 (0)
• We like World magazine... - Heather in WA 9:31 Mar 25 (0)
• We like city council meetings, certain pbs news shows, local news shows.... - Padmé 5:51 Mar 25 (0)
• Daily, my 11th grader reads online news and we have discussions at the table each day. I call that "doing current events" 8-). nt - Anna 5:46 Mar 25 (0)
• We are currently working through A Rulebook for Arguments and... - Mary in GA 5:46 Mar 25 (0)
• Well, I have to admit that dd doesnt' read any newspapers - moira 23:00 Mar 24 (1)
  • we just saw Good Night and Good Luck yesterday - moira 23:03 Mar 25 (0)

SAXON MATH ALGEBRA 1 Lesson 33 question 26 - Becky Pliego 21:06 Mar 24 (3)

• Thanks for your help ! . Regards from Mexico. nm - Becky in Mexico 17:26 Mar 25 (0)
• Re: SAXON MATH ALGEBRA 1 Lesson 33 question 26 - ReneeR 5:00 Mar 25 (0)
• I got 27 - kate randall 1:28 Mar 25 (0)

Is anyone using Wordly Wise for 9th grade? Thoughts on it?nt - myfairladies 20:41 Mar 24 (3)

• We started to..... - Melody In Texas 12:59 Mar 26 (0)
• Doing 6 in 9th, I plan to do 7 in 10th. nm - Whitney in KY 4:50 Mar 26 (0)
• We've used it for the last several years and will continue next year for 9th. nt - Rose 10:04 Mar 25 (0)

Can someone give me suggestions for a 9th grade reading list? - myfairladies 20:29 Mar 24 (2)

• Re: Can someone give me suggestions for a 9th grade reading list? - Yolanda 14:32 Mar 26 (1)
  • Thank you!! nt - myfairladies 9:32 Mar 27 (0)

I wanted to thank everyone and update you on my math decision.. - Heather in VA 20:05 Mar 24 (0)

Has anyone used Cozy Grammar for a non grammar student? Advice needed for a strugging student. - Krystal 19:43 Mar 24 (2)

• Have you looked at Hake grammar? - Claire 8:17 Mar 25 (1)
  • Re: Have you looked at Hake grammar? - Krystal 19:07 Mar 25 (0)

I m looking for something to finish up my 9th grader s literature list for the year. ... - Kareni 19:11 Mar 24 (2)

• a few things come to mind - kate randall 20:19 Mar 24 (1)
  • Thanks for responding, Kate. I do have Sophie's World ... - Kareni 14:58 Mar 26 (0)

IF a student completes Latina Christiana I, can they move directly to Helne? Or, is it better to do LCII? thanks. nt - Nancy 18:40 Mar 24 (4)

• You bet. - Melody 21:15 Mar 24 (2)
  • Thanks to both of you... so do you recommend waiting to a certain grade level before starting in with Helne? Does it matter that *I* have no latin background? (THanks for your help with this) nt. - Nancy 23:47 Mar 24 (1)
    • I have read.... - Melody In Texas 13:20 Mar 26 (0)
• Yes. One can start Henle with no Latin background also. : ) - LH 19:10 Mar 24 (0)

Spanish credit question... - MIchelle in GA 18:38 Mar 24 (8)

• Agree with Janet in WA - Caron 19:26 Mar 24 (1)
  • Caron, I must say....I like how you spell your name! :) There aren't too many of us around with o's nt - karon 19:02 Mar 25 (0)
• Not according to the colleges to which our sons applied... - Janet in WA 19:03 Mar 24 (5)
  • Our Community College states if Students have taken Two Years of high school Spanish, enroll into 2nd semester of first year College Spanish Course. - LH 19:13 Mar 24 (4)
    • I think we're talking about two different things... - Janet in WA 19:25 Mar 24 (3)
      • ::blushing:: I think you are right....sorry... : ) - LH 11:00 Mar 25 (0)
      • That said, let me add... - Janet in WA 19:31 Mar 24 (1)
        • May I add one more thing, and hopefull clarify? - Janet in WA 19:44 Mar 24 (0)

Interesting article on AP testing program - Janet in WA 18:15 Mar 24 (1)

• Re: Interesting article on AP testing program - Michelle in GA 18:52 Mar 24 (0)

Conceptual Chemistry/Physics questions again... - momof10 18:12 Mar 24 (0)

Henle users--has anyone used Year 1 Units 1-7+ and then skipped the rest and gone right into Henle Year 2? - Michele T. in WA 16:46 Mar 24 (3)

• Thanks, Laura & LH. So for high school credits, how do I count these? - Michele T. in WA 19:17 Mar 25 (0)
• From what I can tell, Henle 2 covers that material with less practice, more quickly... - Laura in CT 4:49 Mar 25 (0)
• I haven't heard of a homeschooler skipping Units 8 to end of Henle FY either. Have you asked on the Henle yahoogroup? - LH 16:53 Mar 24 (0)

Opinions of BJU Grammar and Writing and Literature textbooks for high school. - Pam L 16:05 Mar 24 (0)

5th grade ds is finishing up LCII this year and am planning to do Henle next year in 6th. I've read that Henle is considered a high school course upon completion. After finishing Henle, will he actually have a high school credit under his belt? Or is he too young for it to apply credit-wise? nt - Tara 15:27 Mar 24 (4)

• I would assign credit for high school work. - LH 16:56 Mar 24 (0)
• Age shouldn't matter! I would take it slow, though. Henle I units 1-7 are "Latin 1" and units 8 to the end are "Latin 2" nt - MichelleM 15:50 Mar 24 (2)
  • Michelle...thanks, I had not done much research yet regarding Henle, just knew it was the next recommended text by Memoria Press. My ds is doing fine with LCII, but I will certainly take your warning and go at it slowly. There is certainly no need to rush. Thanks again. nt - Tara 16:05 Mar 24 (1)
    • DD did the same thing. She has been doing Henle this year...m - LCGal 5:25 Mar 25 (0)

Biology, by Campbella nd Reece--has anyone here used this? (m...link inside) - StaceyL in Canada 15:16 Mar 24 (7)

• It is the one my dd is about to complete - LoriM 5:35 Mar 25 (3)
  • Lori, a question... - StaceyL in Canada 7:38 Mar 25 (2)
    • You can probably adapt it - LoriM 15:59 Mar 25 (1)
      • Thanks, Lori. I'll keep it in mind and see if I can find a cheap used copy {grin}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:24 Mar 25 (0)
• Re: Biology, by Campbella nd Reece--has anyone here used this? (m...link inside) - stef in colorado 15:28 Mar 24 (0)
• That's the one I just got off of e-bay (m) - CynthiaOK 15:18 Mar 24 (1)
  • I always look forward to your reviews, Cynthia, so please do let me know!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:53 Mar 24 (0)

looking for summer drama camp for high schooler - Patti Lee in PA 15:05 Mar 24 (1)

• Re: looking for summer drama camp for high schooler - Lisa in TN 17:00 Mar 24 (0)

Need some "seasoned" advice for middle school math. - Christy B 12:56 Mar 24 (17)

• Re: Need some "seasoned" advice for middle school math. - princapecos 14:04 Mar 25 (1)
  • Oh, very good point. Thanks! nt - Christy B 16:38 Mar 25 (0)
• Your dd sounds a lot like one of my 10 y-o sons.... - Désirée 4:25 Mar 25 (0)
• I am using Lials BCM this year with my son(m) - LauraC 20:14 Mar 24 (3)
  • Would an average 6th grader be able to begin this book? nt - Christy B 21:01 Mar 24 (2)
    • I think so (m) - LauraC 3:42 Mar 25 (1)
      • My 6th grade son also started BCM this year... - StaceyL in Canada 7:40 Mar 25 (0)
• Re: advice for middle school math. - MichelleM 15:47 Mar 24 (3)
  • A couple of follow-up questions . . . - Christy B 16:51 Mar 24 (2)
    • Re: A couple of follow-up questions . . . - MichelleM 10:33 Mar 25 (1)
      • Thanks! Based on everyone's suggestions . . . - Christy B 10:55 Mar 25 (0)
• as far as the keys to series... - stef in colorado 15:20 Mar 24 (2)
  • With the Keys books . . . - Christy B 16:55 Mar 24 (1)
    • You do all fractions, then all decimals, then all percents - m - StaceyinLA 14:08 Mar 26 (0)
• Well, I do think MUS would be a great option - m - StaceyinLA 13:51 Mar 24 (2)
  • Does TT have middle school materials? nt - Christy B 14:07 Mar 24 (1)
    • Teaching Textbooks starts with pre-algebra, and I heard they are coming out with a 7th grade math as well - might want to check their website... nt - StaceyinLA 14:24 Mar 24 (0)

Artes Latinnae questions - Pam L 12:25 Mar 24 (6)

• It seemed to be moving slowly for my daughter, so I emailed someone at the online classical school the gives upper level Latin classes - Donna S 14:25 Mar 25 (0)
• Re: Artes Latinae questions - Heather C (Canada) 15:51 Mar 24 (4)
  • Not the original poster, but - momof10 9:08 Mar 25 (2)
    • No, level 1 is one year, and level 2 is second year. But we ditched it about halfway through the first level. nt - Donna S 14:13 Mar 25 (0)
    • Re: Not the original poster, but - Pam L 9:42 Mar 25 (0)
  • Thank you. NT - Pam L 16:02 Mar 24 (0)

Uggh..ready to give up...I need some advice on picking a LA for 8th grader(m) - CLS 12:09 Mar 24 (6)

• Writeshop, Analytical Grammar, Sadlier-Oxford vocab. (NT) - LH 16:57 Mar 24 (0)
• Don't know if you are looking for secular materials, but R&S is great, and would help you with the writing for sure - m - StaceyinLA 14:27 Mar 24 (2)
  • Seconding R&S - very easy to implement and very well organized. nt - readwithem 22:34 Mar 25 (0)
  • Of course, R&S is NOT secular - I realize it might sound that way above... nt - StaceyinLA 15:24 Mar 24 (0)
• I have a headache too!!!!! Too many choices are very confusing. - Pam L 12:21 Mar 24 (1)
  • No help, just commiseration: it's the same way I feel when facing the wall of yogurt options at the supermarket.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:58 Mar 24 (0)

History Odyssey guides: I posted below about the high school/ rhetoric level ancients being unavailable yet; actually, it will be released this summer (link inside). - StaceyL in Canada 12:00 Mar 24 (1)

• Stacey, do you know how these guides will be set up? - Jan P. 12:50 Mar 27 (0)

To Lynne re: large families (from below) - momof10 11:08 Mar 24 (4)

• I truly appreciate you taking time to answer... - Lynne 12:35 Mar 24 (3)
  • Now I have the courage to answer too... - Christina in ME 13:27 Mar 24 (2)
    • Thanks for your honesty, Christina! ... - Lynne 6:49 Mar 25 (0)
    • I think you brought up a good point... - momof10 13:45 Mar 24 (0)

Looking to future: AP Latin Exam-What curriculum to prepare? - Holly in N NV 10:08 Mar 24 (4)

• Re: Looking to future: AP Latin Exam-What curriculum to prepare? - LaJuana 10:58 Mar 25 (2)
  • Hi LaJuana, I too have a Latin query... - Staci 8:30 Mar 27 (0)
  • That was exceedingly helpful, LaJuana. One last question. - Holly in N NV 8:43 Mar 26 (0)
• There are two AP Latin exams...(m) - Kathleen 10:29 Mar 24 (0)

Whoever recommended Home-Designed High School, thank you! m - Luann in ID 9:51 Mar 24 (0)

Have any Christians here used "After the New Testament: The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers" from The Teaching Company... - karenciavo 9:41 Mar 24 (10)

• CBD carries a DVD set... - StaceyL in Canada 11:41 Mar 24 (1)
  • Thanks Stacey. nt - karenciavo 13:13 Mar 24 (0)
• Karen, is this by Prof. Bart D. Ehrman from UNC Chapel Hill? If so, he does not believe in the infallibility of scriptures and deity of Jesus. nt - Nissi 10:48 Mar 24 (1)
  • Yes, that's him. Thanks. nt - karenciavo 11:07 Mar 24 (0)
• No but I know of a great Simon & Schuster book... - Anna 10:17 Mar 24 (5)
  • Thank you Anna. I am teaching Koine at a co-op next year and I am thinking of including... - karenciavo 11:12 Mar 24 (4)
    • Karen... - christineg 12:48 Mar 24 (2)
      • Yes I am. I'm going to be teaching ages 9-18 (separate classes) and I thought I could do more with the high school students... - karenciavo 13:12 Mar 24 (1)
        • Good! I was kind of partial to the idea myself... - christineg 14:05 Mar 24 (0)
    • The book I mentioned... - Anna 11:19 Mar 24 (0)

Anybody here use AO LifePac *Electives*? Which are your favorites? nt - ereks mom 6:45 Mar 24 (2)

• Re: Anybody here use AO LifePac *Electives*? Which are your favorites? nt - ReneeR 5:09 Mar 25 (0)
• Their Home Economics is very good. nt - Marge 10:34 Mar 24 (0)

writing recommendations for dd (m) - Sandy C. 6:31 Mar 24 (2)

• Re: writing recommendations for dd (m) - Kathleen 7:40 Mar 24 (1)
  • thanks! coincidentally (m) - Sandy C. 9:28 Mar 24 (0)

Art recommendations for high school?? Artistic Pursuits??(m) - CLS 5:36 Mar 24 (4)

• I just checked it out... - Melody In Texas 7:45 Mar 24 (0)
• This is a solid program that is easy to do at home.... - Anna 5:41 Mar 24 (2)
  • Anna..Thanks so much!! Yes, they actually emailed me, WOW, very impressive thanks again :-) nt - CLS 7:33 Mar 24 (0)
  • I'm referring to Artistic Pursuits in my post ;-). nt - Anna 5:41 Mar 24 (0)

I haveused IEW for several years off and on with my oldest and I have never used the Student Writing Intensive and I have a qurstion about it...more - Gloria 4:48 Mar 24 (2)

• Well... - Anna 5:50 Mar 24 (1)
  • Thanks Anna.nt - GLoria 6:12 Mar 24 (0)

Great site for preparing for SAT vocabulary (link enclosed) - Karen in Maryland 3:47 Mar 24 (1)

• Thanks for the link...nm - Melody In Tx 7:49 Mar 24 (0)

Any recommendations for remedial spelling/grammar/punctuation workbook? - Brit 1:16 Mar 24 (2)

• Re: Any recommendations for remedial spelling/grammar/punctuation workbook? - Laurie4b 6:57 Mar 24 (1)
  • Hmm, that's something I'd not thought to try. Good idea, thanks Laurie. nt - Brit 5:13 Mar 25 (0)

Henle users -- do you dc do *all* the sentences, etc. in a particular exercise? DS is... - ereks mom 21:28 Mar 23 (5)

• depends on the student - Anita in ID 9:50 Mar 24 (0)
• all sentences - ReneeR 9:33 Mar 24 (0)
• So far.... - Melody In Tx 7:47 Mar 24 (0)
• Yes *all* the sentences in the exercise... - LH 7:22 Mar 24 (0)
• we did not do them all (m) - Sandy C. 5:52 Mar 24 (0)

Poll: At what age/grade/level did you let your dc use a calculator in math? -nt- - Laura K (NC) 18:22 Mar 23 (9)

• RFor Geometry, a scientific calculator was allowed to be used on a regular basis (nt) - AH in PA 10:54 Mar 24 (0)
• Calculus, but even then "only" a scientific calculator - LoriM 8:29 Mar 24 (0)
• We use BJU. In lower grades, my dc used calculators on problems specified in the texts. And in upper grades... - ereks mom 6:27 Mar 24 (0)
• Not until 1/2 thru Alg. II & Trig (nt) - Susan in IL 6:09 Mar 24 (0)
• Foerster's Algebra I gives specific problems meant for calculator use. It has a lab workbook that is designed for calculator profieciency as well. The rest of the problems are done by hand. nt - Laurie4b 5:38 Mar 24 (0)
• I allow occasional use of a graphing calculor in Algebra and Physics (m). - Jane in NC 4:56 Mar 24 (0)
• Calculator wars - MichelleM 19:43 Mar 23 (1)
  • This was what it was like for me in school too - I think it's the best approach. nt - Heather in VA 7:15 Mar 24 (0)
• We started using them for Algebra 1. But only for word problems. Then... - Janet in WA 18:57 Mar 23 (0)

How do I figure the final grade for Algebra I? - Karri 17:29 Mar 23 (10)

• Here's what we do..... - liz 17:29 Mar 24 (0)
• I assign 1 point per problem in daily work (30 per day in Saxon), and 5 per problem on tests (100 points per test), but grades are really just concrete evidence of performance to appease dh. -m - Breann in Wa 14:40 Mar 24 (0)
• I m going to add my dos centavos . - LIF 13:38 Mar 24 (1)
  • That should be GRAde.nt - LIF 14:58 Mar 24 (0)
• I average test scores but also consider the amount of effort and focus put forth on the daily assignments. - Jenny in Florida 9:34 Mar 24 (0)
• It's completely up to you (c: - LoriM 8:26 Mar 24 (1)
  • We do the same; worked, reworked, reassigned until easier, 100% on everything - LH 11:14 Mar 24 (0)
• I average the test grades for all math courses. nt - ereks mom 6:28 Mar 24 (1)
  • Hmmm... Let me reword that: for each math course, I figure the final grade by averaging the test scores. : ) nt - ereks mom 6:30 Mar 24 (0)
• I only average the quizes and tests.nt - Tracey 17:37 Mar 23 (0)

How do you keep track of your students' grades? - Luann in ID 17:09 Mar 23 (4)

• I believe that homeschool tracker has a free program. I have the plus version and really like it. nt - myfairladies 20:31 Mar 24 (0)
• Re: How do you keep track of your students' grades? - Sandy in MA 21:12 Mar 23 (2)
  • I do the same, but with spreadsheets on my laptop. -m - Breann in Wa 14:45 Mar 24 (0)
  • Thank you, this is helpful. nt - Luann in ID 7:28 Mar 24 (0)

I need help with a writing program(m) - MelissaJ 16:26 Mar 23 (3)

• Just came across this website that offers help in writing.... - Lynn in IL 6:48 Mar 24 (0)
• I found WriteShop helpful for my "just the facts" type of writer (nt) - Beth in OH 6:05 Mar 24 (0)
• My barebones, "just-the-facts-maam" boys needed IEW. I highly recommend it for this type of writer. - Luann in ID 17:35 Mar 23 (0)

Speaking of graphing calculators-are they used in the ACT/SAT tests? We haven't needed one so far and my dd would need to learn how to use them, soon! TIA nt - Jules 16:24 Mar 23 (4)

• You are *allowed* to use certain graphing calculators on the SAT and ACT, but... - Janet in WA 19:00 Mar 23 (3)
  • Thanks for the help! nt - Jules 17:50 Mar 24 (0)
  • On the ACT, all my daughter used was a five-function calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide, find square root)! nt - DianeR 5:00 Mar 24 (0)
  • By the way, our sons used scientific calculators on the SAT and ACT. They hardly touched them. nm - Janet in WA 19:01 Mar 23 (0)

Career counseling for hs'ed students? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:09 Mar 23 (7)

• I found some great books (but can't remember titles)for both aptitude testing and careers described in the Rainbow Resources catalog. I then got them through the library. Very helpful for my dd. nt - Jules 16:35 Mar 23 (0)
• some suggestions. - mom2three 13:27 Mar 23 (1)
  • Thank you both--you've been helpful.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:53 Mar 23 (0)
• I know of someone in Toronto...m - Laurie in ON 12:42 Mar 23 (1)
  • Stacey, maybe this is a possibility? nt - Anna 12:51 Mar 23 (0)
• Check with your local homeschool groups. We have one here who I'm meeting with next week. She charges by the hour. nt - Anna 12:24 Mar 23 (1)
  • Hah! I'm co-chair of our local group and I'm asking!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:38 Mar 23 (0)

Has anyone here done Singapore Essentials Science (specifically Chemistry).. - Heather in VA 11:40 Mar 23 (0)

Donna in TX - I replied to your email re: SOTW in 7th. - Michele T. in WA 10:30 Mar 23 (0)

Looking for a good book on learning to use a microscope. Suggestions? Thanks! nt - Beckyekg 10:11 Mar 23 (0)

Soory, another question...Art for an 11th grader..what about Artistic Pursuits??(m) - CLS 9:57 Mar 23 (0)

Rock music lyrics study? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:55 Mar 23 (4)

• My dd is taking a CC creative writing class and... - Tiff 10:25 Mar 24 (0)
• A pastor of ours often says... - Susan in TN 9:15 Mar 24 (0)
• I remember seeing Julie Bogart's blog talk about... - Laurel in CA 7:52 Mar 24 (0)
• No help here, but I'm interested too. Your ds sounds very much like mine! : ) nt - ereks mom 21:19 Mar 23 (0)

Can someone help me with grading..Biology and Biology with a lab(m) - CLS 9:40 Mar 23 (2)

• CLS, I would award one grade and list it as Biology w/ lab. Can you ask your umbrella school administrator to make sure? nt - FloridaLisa 16:34 Mar 23 (1)
  • FloridaLisa..thanks!! I will double check with them as well :-) nt - CLS 5:34 Mar 24 (0)

Could someone recommend a 1 year Bible curriculum for an 11th grader that can work through it independently?? Thanks nt - CLS 9:30 Mar 23 (5)

• what about some kay arthur studies? - kate randall 20:50 Mar 24 (0)
• If you want a workbook... - Deb in PA 12:19 Mar 23 (3)
  • I like this series too...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 5:38 Mar 24 (2)
    • Wow...an hour a day? It takes my dc about 20 min a day. Can I ask which book it was, I'll want to avoid that one? We were doing "Words of Wisdom" which was awesome. nt - Kathryn in TX 10:19 Mar 24 (1)
      • Maybe I overestimated {grin}...it just seemed as though on some days... - StaceyLin Canada 11:51 Mar 24 (0)

Humanities vs. History... - Julie in CA 9:01 Mar 23 (2)

• because history is usually considered to be a social science, and is taught that way - moira 9:26 Mar 23 (0)
• I'm not familiar with Gileskirk, but based on your description Learning Adventures might fit the bill for middle school. (link) - Michele T. in WA 9:10 Mar 23 (0)

Answer for probability questions: fractions or percents or decimals? - AnnieN 8:17 Mar 23 (3)

• Thanks ladies! This is reassuring! n/t - AnnieN 8:48 Mar 23 (0)
• all are correct (m) - Sandy C. 8:29 Mar 23 (0)
• They can be in any form, which is why it is so important to know those conversions! - Michele T. in WA 8:23 Mar 23 (0)

Another Latin question - Des 7:35 Mar 23 (10)

• I would use Henle I for the older two, and LCII for the younger one. nt - MichelleM 8:14 Mar 23 (9)
  • Would you recommend the Berquist syllabus or the one from memoria press? Thanks nt - Des 8:48 Mar 23 (8)
    • I am tagging along on this where do you get the Berquist syllabus? thanks. nt - MelissaJ 10:45 Mar 23 (3)
      • Try allcatholicbooks.com nt - MichelleM 12:52 Mar 23 (1)
        • I think this is where I bought mine 8-). nt - Anna 19:07 Mar 23 (0)
      • Link... - Anna 12:28 Mar 23 (0)
    • I agree with Melody. You could also just go at your own pace. Finishing Unit 7 is completing "Henle I". nt - MichelleM 10:22 Mar 23 (0)
    • I have neither - Melody In texas 9:34 Mar 23 (2)
      • Thanks! Would you link me to the group or could I just do a search? nt - Des 9:42 Mar 23 (1)
        • Link to group - melody in texas 19:08 Mar 23 (0)

Anyone here have experience with CLEP testing or AP testing? - engedi6k 7:27 Mar 23 (2)

• About CLEPs... - Sabrina in NY 8:29 Mar 23 (1)
  • Also, an online prep ( for CLEP & GED) is inside. :o) - K-FL 13:07 Mar 24 (0)

Sorry, but how do you search the boards? nt. - Donna A. 7:18 Mar 23 (2)

• If you have the Google tool bar, type in the term(s) you want & click "Current Site" (under G search). nt - ereks mom 21:22 Mar 23 (0)
• Ctrl F ..... nt - Pam L 7:30 Mar 23 (0)

Please give input on junior & senior years of high school for 16yo dd....... Can you help me think outside the box? - engedi6k 7:15 Mar 23 (8)

• What I did, when in college, to help with foreign languages - Hallie 11:08 Mar 23 (1)
  • exchange student - kate randall 19:48 Mar 23 (0)
• Graduating her doesn't mean she has to go off to college... - Ellie 10:51 Mar 23 (4)
  • I also have a 16 yodd who could have graduated early (m) - Sandy C. 15:23 Mar 23 (2)
    • Yes, it confused me as well. Both of my ds's have taken quite a few - engedi 12:15 Mar 25 (0)
    • Can you elaborate on this? - Kimm in WA 11:44 Mar 25 (0)
  • Actually, in our case, *not* graduating her is more advantageous..... - engedi6k 11:20 Mar 23 (0)
• Just some quick ideas--fwiw! (Thanks for giving me a break in the day to dream!) m - Chris in VA 8:44 Mar 23 (0)

Trying to recall the name of an online writing program recommended on this board.... - Margaret H 7:00 Mar 23 (3)

• Bravewriter.com has online classes... nt - TinaM 10:04 Mar 23 (0)
• Was it Home2Teach? Link inside - Stephanie in FL 8:22 Mar 23 (1)
  • Yes, this is it!!! Thank you (nt) - Margaret H 10:17 Mar 23 (0)

Need help remembering a poem ... - DollyM 5:29 Mar 23 (3)

• Sounds like "Horatius at the Bridge." (more) - Janie 6:16 Mar 23 (1)
  • THAT's IT. Thanks !! (nt) - DollyM 7:00 Mar 23 (0)
• Battle of Thermopylae (Leonidas the Spartan)? - don't know the poem though (nt) - CynthiaOK 5:48 Mar 23 (0)

Spanish: Rosetta Stone vs. SOS Spanish I or Secondary Spanish - Tina in ME 4:06 Mar 23 (18)

• What is SOS? Please pardon my ignorance. :) nt - Lisa L. in MI 10:36 Mar 23 (1)
  • Switched on Schoolhouse is the computer version of LifePacs by Alpha Omega. nt - K-FL 11:28 Mar 23 (0)
• Re: Spanish: Rosetta Stone vs. SOS Spanish I or Secondary Spanish - Jean in Wisc. 4:58 Mar 23 (15)
  • I did call AO and I'm still confused! (m) - Yvonne in NE 8:39 Mar 23 (3)
    • Further Clarification about Secondary Spanish and Spanish 1 & 2. (m) - Yvonne in NE 8:50 Mar 24 (1)
      • My ds used SOS Spanish I with no prior experience but Henle Latin, and he did well... - Deb in PA 11:36 Mar 24 (0)
    • It looks to me like their Ultimate HS Spanish is based on Power Glide, but not the other stuff. nt. - Christina in ME 10:06 Mar 23 (0)
  • I looked at AO's website. The secondary (grades 7-12) is SOS with content by Power-glide. I'd go with the regular SOS I & II for HS... nt - StaceyinLA 7:50 Mar 23 (0)
  • Do call about the Secondary - I am interested in this as well!! nt - StaceyinLA 6:47 Mar 23 (0)
  • Jean, thank you. Another question for you... - Tina in ME 5:09 Mar 23 (8)
    • We are currently using SOS Spanish 2 here. (more) - Dawn in MI 6:08 Mar 23 (6)
      • I agree--get it started and go a little slower. nt - Jean in Wisc. 6:31 Mar 23 (4)
        • Forgot to say--my dd had Henle Latin and then went directly into SOS I without any problems. nt - Jean in Wisc. 6:32 Mar 23 (3)
          • a couple more ? for you (m) - Sandy C. 5:47 Mar 24 (2)
            • SOS is a lot better if you wish to test out at college... - Jean in Wisc. 6:11 Mar 24 (1)
              • Thanks for the information! (m) - Sandy C. 7:30 Mar 24 (0)
      • Forgot to say that we tried Rosetta Stone & decided SOS was better for us. (nt) - Dawn in MI 6:10 Mar 23 (0)
    • Not Jean but - most 8th graders here start their high school language. Don't worry if you go slow a little slow at first, (m) - karon 5:27 Mar 23 (0)

Omnibus Questions galore - HELP please! - Kimm in WA 22:25 Mar 22 (5)

• Thanks to those who have replied - 'preciate it! nt - Kimm in WA 11:10 Mar 27 (0)
• Re: Omnibus Questions - AH in PA 11:51 Mar 24 (0)
• Re: Omnibus Questions galore - HELP please! - Cedarmom 9:10 Mar 23 (0)
• Hi Kimm, - Michele T. in WA 8:17 Mar 23 (0)
• Re: Omnibus Questions galore - HELP please! - susan 5:18 Mar 23 (0)

Has anyone used Master Essentials Math Skill Middle Grades Edition and moved right into Algebra? - Krystal 21:17 Mar 22 (1)

• I used this for my 7th grader. - Jan P. 19:35 Mar 23 (0)

Do you need a graphing calculator for Jacobs Geometry 3rd ed? - Julie Dale 18:38 Mar 22 (5)

• We're in chapter 15 of 16 of Jacobs' Geometry (3rd) and a regular scientific calculator is sufficient. (nt) - AH in PA 11:25 Mar 24 (0)
• Most Geometry programs do not need graphing calculators... - Jann in TX 5:59 Mar 23 (2)
  • My son is doing TT Geometry & it expects the use of a graphing calculator. (nt) - Dawn in MI 6:11 Mar 23 (1)
    • Why do they need a graphing calculator for geometry? Is it essential for TT? I am thinking of using TT Geometry next year...... - engedi6k 6:56 Mar 23 (0)
• My dd is 2/3's of the way through the book and it hasn't mentioned needing one yet. nt - Christi/NC 19:59 Mar 22 (0)

Wondering if my language arts schedule for 9th next year is too much...Any comments?...more... - Ang in TX 18:29 Mar 22 (13)

• Wondering why you still need the grammar? - Hallie 5:45 Mar 23 (7)
  • Each to their own, Hallie, but I agree with you. My high school didn't teach any grammar at all.... - Katia 14:02 Mar 23 (1)
    • Right On ! We've decided that Math, Science and Writing should be the High School focus - Hallie 14:44 Mar 23 (0)
  • I'm quite sure grammar is taught, and required, throughout most of the 4 years of HS - m - StaceyinLA 7:55 Mar 23 (0)
  • I will have all my dc do some grammar in high school - Jean in Wisc. 6:51 Mar 23 (2)
    • Agree with Jean as well. - Melody In texas 9:30 Mar 23 (0)
    • I totally agree, Jean. I had grammar through 12th and in college English too. - Pam L 7:36 Mar 23 (0)
  • That is a good question. We came to hsing late in our academic career and... - Ang in TX 6:25 Mar 23 (0)
• We've done that much this year, I'd guess - Jean in Wisc. 5:08 Mar 23 (1)
  • Oh dear! I just ordered VFTHSS yesterday but I can use it with my younger ds, if needed. Thanks for the advice. nm - Ang in TX 5:43 Mar 23 (0)
• I was wondering what you were using for history... - Lorri 19:15 Mar 22 (2)
  • For me, history is the biggest challenge to plan. So far... - Ang in TX 6:33 Mar 23 (0)
  • Re: That's what I'm planning too, also wondering about History???? - Kelli 19:38 Mar 22 (0)

Help! Cynthia OK, or other Mac users: the "search" function is actually *not* working for me...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:52 Mar 22 (8)

• What operating system are you using?? nt - StaceyinLA 6:49 Mar 23 (0)
• Re: Help! Cynthia OK, or other Mac users: the "search" function is actually *not* working for me...(m) - susan 5:09 Mar 23 (0)
• Press apple + F again and see if you can click "next" or "previous" to see the rest of them one at a time. (nt) - KJB at Eielson AFB 18:17 Mar 22 (5)
  • No "next" or "previous" button here...sigh.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 20:22 Mar 22 (4)
    • Oh, that's weird! (m) - CynthiaOK 5:26 Mar 23 (3)
      • When I press Apple + F... - StaceyL in Canada 9:05 Mar 23 (2)
        • Aha! Success!! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:08 Mar 23 (1)
          • Great! On my Mac, I do better with Safari than Explorer - not sure why, though (nt) - CynthiaOK 17:26 Mar 23 (0)

SWB's blog is on the main Well Trained Mind page under our other sites. nt - Padmé 16:32 Mar 22 (0)

Astronomy -- has anyone done a full-year high school course? How did you organize it? Teaching Company video course? (m) - Lisa L. in MI 15:45 Mar 22 (1)

• Oops - ignore this. I already posted below. nt - Lisa L. in MI 15:46 Mar 22 (0)

Laurie4b: Question about Spielvogel - dm 15:14 Mar 22 (4)

• Not exactly... - Anna 5:57 Mar 23 (2)
  • PS: There are no answers to study/discussion questions in HO student text. If you want the answers, you need to get the student/TE 2-vol set. nt - Anna 5:59 Mar 23 (1)
    • I should say, student text has answers but they're not clearly written as answers (ie- "Answers to Chapter Review ;-). You have to dig for them. nt - Anna 6:01 Mar 23 (0)
• You might ask Anna, because I only have HO, but here's what I can tell you - Laurie4b 18:46 Mar 22 (0)

hs graduate e-group - colette 15:05 Mar 22 (0)

Question about Henle I using Berquist syllabus...what lesson marks the end of year 1/beginning of year 2? (m) - Lynne 14:52 Mar 22 (3)

• thanks for yor help! nt - Lynne 4:33 Mar 23 (0)
• Units 1-7 are first year, Units 8 to end are second year (NT) - LH 16:40 Mar 22 (0)
• The Berquist guide has two tracks, (m) - Kathleen 16:30 Mar 22 (0)

Two literature study questions - StaceyL in Canada 13:58 Mar 22 (16)

• Re: Two literature study questions - MichelleM 6:24 Mar 23 (1)
  • Meant to also mention Lord of the Flies. Most boys like that one. nt - MichelleM 6:31 Mar 23 (0)
• My teen sons hated Frankenstein as well. They liked Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (& so did I). (nt) - Dawn in MI 6:15 Mar 23 (0)
• more thoughts about modern novel - kate randall 22:30 Mar 22 (0)
• just my opinion... - Lori D. 18:25 Mar 22 (6)
  • I also think Tale of Two Cities is much better than Great Expectations. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 6:25 Mar 23 (1)
    • Me, too! - lamb 8:50 Mar 23 (0)
  • Re Dickens...(m) - StaceyLin Canada 20:34 Mar 22 (3)
    • My 8th grade daughter read David Copperfield last year and Great Expectations this year.... - Margaret H 7:10 Mar 23 (0)
    • Both David Copperfield and Great Expectations have Masterpiece Theatre productions! nt - MichelleM 6:28 Mar 23 (1)
      • Yep, the Masterpiece Theatre production stars Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) as young David. It's excellent! nt - readwithem 22:32 Mar 25 (0)
• From an american pov...steinbeck and f. scott fitzgerald are di rigueur, +/- faulkner and/or cather and/or Hemingway - Laurel in CA 18:16 Mar 22 (2)
  • Hi Laurel...Since we're Canadian...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 20:29 Mar 22 (1)
    • Yes, and he might not like Cather too much either because - Laurel in CA 21:07 Mar 22 (0)
• a small answer to a long questions - kate randall 17:38 Mar 22 (1)
  • Thanks, Kate; I was planning to approach the Shakepeare the way you suggest...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 20:31 Mar 22 (0)

I have to write an essay for a scholarship my ds is applying for... - kw 13:24 Mar 22 (1)

• You might start here... - Midwest Momma 15:18 Mar 22 (0)

Has anyone heard of or used these FREE AP classes from MITE? - Christy Bradley 13:15 Mar 22 (2)

• You're post caught my eye (m) - Lynne 14:42 Mar 22 (1)
  • Well... - Christy B 21:43 Mar 22 (0)

IEW Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course C - SharonK 13:00 Mar 22 (2)

• SWI-C is a great course. Both my girls loved doing it. nt - Anna 14:41 Mar 22 (1)
  • PS- You DO realize you need to do SWI first before the continuation course? nt - Anna 14:50 Mar 22 (0)

I have to write an essay discussing my ds's academic strengths and weaknesses... - kw 12:59 Mar 22 (0)

I have a dilemma and I really need some help/advice.... - myfairladies 12:55 Mar 22 (3)

• Thank you both you have given me lots to consider... - myfairladies 15:39 Mar 23 (0)
• Have you considered online classes? (more) - LaJuana 17:29 Mar 22 (0)
• Go talk to the local High School Principal ... - DollyM 15:31 Mar 22 (0)

I need a good reason to keep Jacob's Algebra and not use BJU dvds:)sm - Susan A. 12:28 Mar 22 (13)

• my two cents on Jacobs and MUS.... - Anita in PA 4:42 Mar 23 (1)
  • I printed off a MUS lesson and she liked it. I will seriously consider this.nt - Susan A. 8:53 Mar 23 (0)
• pardon me here....... - Karen sn 1:45 Mar 23 (1)
  • Math has been on my prayer list for a while - my algebra teacher I would love geometry - I did.sm - Susan A. 3:07 Mar 23 (0)
• A good reason to keep Jacob's - Annie G 19:26 Mar 22 (1)
  • I'll let her read through it and see what she thinks. Thanks.nt - Susan A. 3:09 Mar 23 (0)
• Susan, relax - Des 16:12 Mar 22 (2)
  • Thanks, what about MUS made things better?nt - Susan A. 16:27 Mar 22 (1)
    • The explanations - Des 7:07 Mar 23 (0)
• Guess you need to ask, "What is causing the tears?" - Brenda From Tenn 13:19 Mar 22 (3)
  • I don't think it is too hard, although I will really look hard at this again. sm - Susan A. 13:58 Mar 22 (2)
    • I'd encourage you to step back even further - Laurie4b 18:57 Mar 22 (1)
      • Physically she is OK, she just doesn't like doing things that challenge her. sm - Susan A. 3:17 Mar 23 (0)

DS deciding to homeschool next year..... - KJ 12:17 Mar 22 (6)

• I'll have a 9th grader next year - Katia 13:38 Mar 22 (1)
  • Re: I'll have a 9th grader next year - KJ 17:43 Mar 22 (0)
• KJ - labs are a must... but easy enough for hs (m) - karon 12:54 Mar 22 (1)
  • Re: KJ - labs are a must... but easy enough for hs (m) - KJ 17:46 Mar 22 (0)
• Re: DS deciding to homeschool next year..... - Kathleen 12:35 Mar 22 (1)
  • Re: DS deciding to homeschool next year..... - KJ 17:50 Mar 22 (0)

Do colleges frown on taking a year off beyond HS to volunteer etc? - Elizabeth 11:21 Mar 22 (8)

• At the HEAV conference last year, SWB recommended a year off between high school and college.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:33 Mar 23 (1)
  • I heard her as well (not at HEAV) and remember her saying she saw a huge difference in her 19yo vs. 18 yo students (more) - readwithem 22:47 Mar 25 (0)
• Gap year - ReneeR 5:25 Mar 23 (0)
• many kids here in the UK take a gap year - moira 0:34 Mar 23 (0)
• Re: Do colleges frown on taking a year off beyond HS to volunteer etc? - Barbara in Tennessee 18:34 Mar 22 (0)
• There was a great editorial in my newspaper today by a NY Times writer about the advantages of the "gap year". Don't know about the college take on it, though. nt - Holly S/NC 16:43 Mar 22 (0)
• Check with the individual college or university ... m - Laura in WA 16:00 Mar 22 (0)
• I don't think this would be frowned upon. - Jan P. 11:29 Mar 22 (0)

Astronomy -- has anyone done a full-year high school course? How did you organize it? Teaching Company video course? (m) - Lisa L. in MI 10:40 Mar 22 (4)

• Doing Astronomy this year. - percytruffle 6:16 Mar 23 (0)
• We used the TC course ... - DianeR 14:08 Mar 22 (0)
• Haven't used Teaching Company, but are finishing up a year of Astronomy - Jenny in Florida 13:43 Mar 22 (0)
• I am also interested in this info. My son decided he would enjoy studying Astronomy next yr. NT - MamaBess 11:18 Mar 22 (0)

Would appreciate your recommendations for Geometry, and your reasons. Except for Geometry, we use Saxon math, and will not be changing that..... - engedi6k 10:06 Mar 22 (10)

• A response from She who Loves Proofs. (m) - Jane in NC 13:15 Mar 22 (3)
  • Silly question, but do you need to do all the work to get the answers or are they included in the back of the text? nt. - JC in ON 19:36 Mar 22 (2)
    • Answers are in a separate answer key booklet. (m) - Jane in NC 3:07 Mar 23 (1)
      • Thanks. nt. - JC in ON 22:04 Mar 23 (0)
• My math-loathing dd, who has used Saxon all her life, *loves* Jacob's. - Luann in ID 12:43 Mar 22 (0)
• Re: Would appreciate your recommendations for Geometry, and your reasons. Except for Geometry, we use Saxon math, and will not be changing that..... - Kathleen 12:03 Mar 22 (1)
  • I realize that Saxon does integrate geometry with their upper level courses...... - engedi6k 14:08 Mar 22 (0)
• I have been researching this as well... - Whtiney in KY 10:17 Mar 22 (2)
  • TT vs. Saxon....can you tell me how you think TT compares to Saxon? - Cathy4 in CA 11:36 Mar 23 (0)
  • What about this one? - LH 11:55 Mar 22 (0)

Notgrass History-----is it really high school level? I have been looking for input on this, and I see that some are using it for middle school........... - engedi6k 9:55 Mar 22 (10)

• Re: Notgrass History-----is it really high school level? I have been looking for input on this, and I see that some are using it for middle school........... - mominindianapolis 21:50 Mar 26 (0)
• My 9th grade DD who was elected to the National Honor Society in 8th grade ps and is a very strong reader says... - Praisefor3 11:12 Mar 22 (1)
  • Cool That helps me nt - Mandy in TN 11:39 Mar 22 (0)
• If you wanted something more aggressive, - Mandy in TN 10:25 Mar 22 (3)
  • Used Carson a few years ago with oldest ds---discovered it is not the curriculum for us, but thanks for the idea. nt - engedi6k 10:40 Mar 22 (2)
    • Bummer. Out of curiousity, why didn't it work? nt - Mandy in TN 12:13 Mar 22 (1)
      • It was extremely slanted ( I believe against FDR), to the point that my ds..... - engedi6k 13:59 Mar 22 (0)
• Really? in middle school? I just looked at the lit list and it looks mostly like typical high school lit. nt - Mandy in TN 10:06 Mar 22 (2)
  • Yes, that is what is confusing me! I'm wondering if the text is actually..... - engedi6k 10:11 Mar 22 (1)
    • Have you looked at the samples? nt - Mandy in TN 10:15 Mar 22 (0)

Question re: Foerster Algebra Teacher's Manual... - Nicola 9:27 Mar 22 (3)

• Thanks Yvonne and Laurie... I think I've found a way. nt - Nicola 10:53 Mar 23 (0)
• Re: Question re: Foerster Algebra Teacher's Manual... - Yvonne in NE 10:54 Mar 22 (0)
• I ordered directly from the publisher a few months ago - Laurie4b 9:37 Mar 22 (0)

Help please! I'm in a hurry to purchase an mp3 player that we can use for textbooks in the car! - Sandy 7:49 Mar 22 (1)

• Why not an iPod? You can get a Nano - they're not fancy and they are awesome products! We have 4 different types and - m - StaceyinLA 16:41 Mar 22 (0)

Math advice needed - hopefully not too long, help!! - momee 7:39 Mar 22 (22)

• TT vs. Saxon....can you tell me how you think TT compares to Saxon? - Cathy4 in CA 11:54 Mar 23 (0)
• Oh! Can I relate?! Here is what we're doing... - LCGal 11:50 Mar 22 (1)
  • I am devouring all of this board today, question for you... - momee 11:56 Mar 22 (0)
• Something else to add to mix. - Jan P. 11:34 Mar 22 (0)
• I would redo the 7/6 and master that, then move into TT prealgebra in 8th nt - Quiver0f10 10:13 Mar 22 (1)
  • This is another thought I had, go back and - momee 10:34 Mar 22 (0)
• not to throw yet another option in the mix (m) - Sandy C. 9:01 Mar 22 (1)
  • thanks, I saw this recommended to someone else,m - momee 10:13 Mar 22 (0)
• If he is struggling with 7/6 then he is NOT ready for pre-algebra... - Jann in TX 8:50 Mar 22 (1)
  • this is what I needed to know about moving to TT - momee 10:18 Mar 22 (0)
• Radical suggestion...go back a year. - LoriM 8:45 Mar 22 (3)
  • Lori -- got a sort of related question for you....m - Julieofsardis 17:59 Mar 22 (1)
    • I am not a big fan, but not opposed - LoriM 14:03 Mar 23 (0)
  • thank you - momee 10:22 Mar 22 (0)
• Lial's BCM... - Anna 8:34 Mar 22 (3)
  • Good idea. My 11 y.o. ds *hated* Saxon, but is doing well with...(more) - LSC 13:03 Mar 22 (0)
  • This is what we are doing. nt - TinaM 11:26 Mar 22 (0)
  • this is what we will try again, now that he is a bit more mature - momee 10:24 Mar 22 (0)
• 11yo is still young for a boy's brain and math (at least for many of them :-) - Jean in Wisc. 8:21 Mar 22 (1)
  • wonderful suggestion, and thanks for the reassurance - momee 10:39 Mar 22 (0)
• my suggestion would be - Michele T. in WA 8:20 Mar 22 (1)
  • exactly!!!! this is my problem with it too... - momee 10:27 Mar 22 (0)

Any pro or cons on World Geography from (Power Basics) - Kelli 6:15 Mar 22 (2)

• All of the Power Basic series have controlled vocabulary with a 4th grade reading level. - KidsHappen 10:44 Mar 22 (0)
• sorry, I believe is from Walch Publications - Kelli 6:23 Mar 22 (0)

If you start Latin Road to English Grammar in 7th grade, do you use a separate grammar program? (m) - Maury 2:53 Mar 22 (5)

• Thank you all so much!! nt. - Maury 18:50 Mar 22 (0)
• Yes (in answer to the question of your subject line). - Caron 6:50 Mar 22 (0)
• We are studying both R and S and LRTEG in the 7th grade. In fact.... - Susan 6:20 Mar 22 (0)
• I don't know what TWTM recommends (m) - Michelle in MO 3:15 Mar 22 (1)
  • I agree - SWB actually does say in TWTM... - Heather in VA 7:25 Mar 22 (0)

Language and Math - tlc4 22:15 Mar 21 (1)

• Re: Language and Math - Susan B 17:07 Mar 22 (0)

StacyL in Canada- I just saw you post re Walch. These are available individually through Rainbow Resource. inside link only - Mandy in TN 20:38 Mar 21 (1)

• Thank you. Would these still be appropriate for gr 7 and 9, since they're written at a gr 4 reading level?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:17 Mar 22 (0)

Errr...I thought I was all set and then...... - Melody In Texas 20:09 Mar 21 (5)

• A third choice in the mix for high school... - Anna 8:50 Mar 22 (0)
• A third vote for BJU - we enjoy it. nt - Heather in VA 8:10 Mar 22 (0)
• For "snippets," between the two publishers you mention, I would prefer Bob Jones. - Caron 6:53 Mar 22 (2)
  • That is a good idea - Melody In Texas 14:34 Mar 22 (0)
  • I agree. I much prefer BJU to Abeka literature. nt - MichelleM 8:03 Mar 22 (0)

Science waffling - again... - Rose 18:00 Mar 21 (23)

• Rose - here is another thought... - Heather in VA 11:17 Mar 22 (1)
  • That's a possibility, Heather... - Rose 9:26 Mar 23 (0)
• One book we used is...... - Ellen 22:28 Mar 21 (4)
  • Thanks for the suggestion, Ellen - Michele T. in WA 8:32 Mar 22 (0)
  • Thanks for the resources! What will you do for high school science??nt - Rose 7:27 Mar 22 (2)
    • Actually for ninth grade we are using Singapore... - Ellen 10:35 Mar 22 (1)
      • Thanks, Ellen! nt - Rose 9:23 Mar 23 (0)
• How was Singapore Science without the labs? I'm not interested in labs and was considering doing Singapore Science without the labs.. - LH 21:54 Mar 21 (1)
  • Dd has enjoyed it this year. She's pretty much doing it on her own - reading, written answers, workbook... - Rose 7:26 Mar 22 (0)
• Secular Science - Mandy in TN 20:32 Mar 21 (1)
  • Thanks for the suggestions! nt - Rose 7:08 Mar 22 (0)
• Ok I'm laughing here... - Heather in VA 19:43 Mar 21 (5)
  • That is pretty funny!!... - Rose 7:03 Mar 22 (0)
  • I'm not stalking you, I promise! I'm laughing w/you. I noticed you had decided on Rainbow .(m) - Maury 2:43 Mar 22 (3)
    • Well there are a few things about Apologia that won't work for me... - Heather in VA 7:23 Mar 22 (2)
      • Why can't a person have a bunsen burner in their home? And would a butane lamp be a sufficient substitute? I've been considering this as a co-op. nt. - JC in ON 19:50 Mar 22 (1)
        • You have to have a gas hook-up for a bunsen burner (m) - CynthiaOK 5:28 Mar 23 (0)
• Rainbow is not what I would call a secular program.... - Claire 19:28 Mar 21 (1)
  • Thanks for the reminder. That was one of the big things that ruled Rainbow ... - Rose 7:07 Mar 22 (0)
• I say neither - my choice for middle school science and up is Apologia! nt - StaceyinLA 18:23 Mar 21 (3)
  • What is it about Apologia for 7th and 8th that you do like? (m) - Maury 2:48 Mar 22 (1)
    • I like everything about Apologia - m - StaceyinLA 6:34 Mar 22 (0)
  • Not an option. We tried that last year and hated it. Sorry. Need secular science.nt - Rose 19:23 Mar 21 (0)

CynthiaOK: about science... - StaceyL in Canada 17:25 Mar 21 (16)

• I am just so tired of Christian biology texts that assert young earth creationism as the *only* possible Christian position, and offer weak critiques of macro-evolution or distorted presentations of the Big Bang theory.-...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:49 Mar 22 (6)
  • Tell me if you find it, because - Mandy in TN 9:59 Mar 22 (4)
    • Castle Height's labs are okay.. - Carrie in NC 13:43 Mar 22 (0)
    • Whew! Sounds like a plan! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:23 Mar 22 (2)
      • Re: Whew! Sounds like a plan! (m) - Mandy in TN 12:11 Mar 22 (1)
        • I meant to add - Mandy in TN 12:20 Mar 22 (0)
  • I hear you---- If you find such a thing please let me know. I want that too. nt - Heather in VA 9:32 Mar 22 (0)
• Take a look at Chritian Liberty Presses Biology text...more - Gloria 4:53 Mar 22 (0)
• Well, I'm looking over a Prentice Hall Biology program right now (m) - CynthiaOK 20:45 Mar 21 (3)
  • My good friend's ds goes to an evangelical christian school and - Mandy in TN 21:49 Mar 21 (2)
    • Mandy, do you know the title/ISBN number? Thanks. nt - Lisa L. in MI 6:37 Mar 22 (1)
      • Nope, sorry. It is PH Biology by Miller and Levine. Chapter 18 is classification. Does that help? nt - Mandy in TN 8:48 Mar 22 (0)
• What is it about Apologia that you don't like?? I'm just curious - we have used it for 5 years and LOVE it!! nt - StaceyinLA 18:25 Mar 21 (3)
  • The wordiness; the in-your-face young earth creationist attitude; the lack of colour photos...Need I go on ? {g}--nt - StaceyL in Canada 8:42 Mar 22 (2)
    • Well, I like his wordiness - my kids GET his science and do WELL with it, I agree with his creation position, and the new texts DO have color... nt - StaceyinLA 16:44 Mar 22 (1)
      • DUH - I guess that's why it works for me ;-p nt - StaceyinLA 16:45 Mar 22 (0)

Re; Post down below, Ancient History for High School...Susan's books will cover the Ancients??(m) - CLS 16:37 Mar 21 (2)

• No. Susan Wise Bauer is writing 4 books for Norton for the highschool age to the adult... - Padmé 16:51 Mar 21 (1)
  • Rats - too late for my middle schooler, but my 3rd grader might benefit! - kris 15:40 Mar 24 (0)

Need high school latin help(m) - MelissaJ 16:14 Mar 21 (5)

• Another vote for Henle - Melody In Texas 20:08 Mar 22 (0)
• Ditto on Henle (m) - Sandy C. 5:34 Mar 22 (0)
• Have you looked into Latin Road to English Grammar... - Heather in VA 20:20 Mar 21 (0)
• Not an expert, but I would recommend Henle (m) - Michelle in MO 16:40 Mar 21 (1)
  • I second Henle. nt - Becca 18:20 Mar 21 (0)

Geography - Runkle & BJU - Lynn 15:52 Mar 21 (3)

• Another Question Re: Runkle and 9th grade Earth Science - Veronica 12:39 Mar 22 (1)
  • Definitely not too easy for a ninth grader. Would be an excellent supplement (m) - CynthiaOK 14:54 Mar 22 (0)
• we used Runkle (m) - Sandy C. 5:38 Mar 22 (0)

StacyinLA I know you're probably sick of the MUS, Classmate questions, but I have one more - Des 14:37 Mar 21 (3)

• I think the MUS products are great - I'm not sure why you are throwing the Key To in there - m - StaceyinLA 18:05 Mar 21 (2)
  • I was adding the key to as a precaution - Des 20:39 Mar 21 (1)
    • I think that's a great plan! nt - StaceyinLA 6:37 Mar 22 (0)

Great Books next year....help!? - Nancy in VA 14:33 Mar 21 (4)

• Well, you do have some advantages! - Elizabeth 4:51 Mar 23 (0)
• I'm in your shoes too - Carole in DE 11:33 Mar 22 (0)
• try different translations - Trish 4:57 Mar 22 (0)
• I felt the same way. - Jan P. 15:27 Mar 21 (0)

Classmate Math - Barbra 14:26 Mar 21 (1)

• We are finishing up pre-algebra - m - StaceyinLA 18:22 Mar 21 (0)

Need spelling help (posted on K-8 board, but getting buried) (m) - CynthiaOK 14:06 Mar 21 (3)

• Have you seen the Editor in Chief books? - Michele T. in WA 15:40 Mar 21 (1)
  • Re: Have you seen the Editor in Chief books? More - Veronica 12:48 Mar 22 (0)
• I'm looking particularly for a "pick out the misspelled word" layout . (nt) - CynthiaOK 15:13 Mar 21 (0)

Hillsdale's Study Abroad programs.... - Nancy 13:50 Mar 21 (0)

SUGGESTIONS NEEDED: for a Christian based World History Course/Worldview that can be done in 1-2 years - Sara in CT 13:27 Mar 21 (8)

• We've used both Starting Points (Cornerstone Curriculum) and Understanding the Times. (m) - lamb 15:58 Mar 22 (0)
• You may want to look at Understanding the Times Worldview course - Carrie in NC 5:18 Mar 22 (0)
• David Quinn has a Worldview course that looks interesting... - J in Japan 18:06 Mar 21 (0)
• Re: SUGGESTIONS NEEDED: for a Christian based World History Course/Worldview that can be done in 1-2 years - kate randall 16:09 Mar 21 (0)
• Notgrass!!! Without any doubt... - Praisefor3 15:00 Mar 21 (1)
  • P.S. Feel free to email if you have any more questions about it. nt - Praisefor3 15:01 Mar 21 (0)
• I think TOG or Sonlight is what you're looking for - Des 13:39 Mar 21 (1)
  • I forgot to mention - Des 15:21 Mar 21 (0)

Please help me sort this out! Sonlight/TOG/Ambleside....... - Christy in CO 13:17 Mar 21 (4)

• Ambleside - Trish 4:53 Mar 22 (0)
• Yes, the TOG website does look confusing at first...... - mom2three 17:41 Mar 21 (0)
• If you like Sonlight... - Janice in NJ 14:08 Mar 21 (1)
  • YUP! She took the words right out of my mouth :o) nt - Kayleen Todd 13:56 Mar 23 (0)

I have a dd who is finishing Easy Grammar Plus. If I were to start her in Rod & Staff Grammar next year, where would we start? She will be in 9th grade.--nt - engedi6k 12:49 Mar 21 (3)

• Rod & Staff 7th grade grammar? (more) - Dawn in MI 13:19 Mar 21 (2)
  • Dawn could you give me some more info. about Warriner's - Des 15:41 Mar 21 (1)
    • Jean in WI is the person you need to talk to. (more) - Dawn in MI 6:22 Mar 22 (0)

Has anyone used "The New Oxford Guide to Writing" as recommended in TWTM? Pros/cons? - Luann in ID 12:37 Mar 21 (12)

• Yes!...(m) - Kathleen 12:45 Mar 21 (11)
  • Can you remind me how old your son is and . . . - Luann in ID 13:39 Mar 21 (10)
    • Re: Can you remind me how old your son is and . . . - Kathleen 14:08 Mar 21 (9)
      • Which online course is he taking? TIA nt - MIch elle 5:16 Mar 22 (0)
      • Please share which online - Carole in DE 4:04 Mar 22 (4)
        • English literature from Scholars Online (m) - Kathleen 6:47 Mar 22 (3)
          • Another question - Carole in DE 8:08 Mar 22 (2)
            • Yes, he took that last year and loved it. (nt) - Kathleen 9:42 Mar 22 (1)
              • Thanks - Carole in DE 10:51 Mar 22 (0)
      • Kathleen, thank you. You have been very helpful. nt - Luann in ID 16:47 Mar 21 (0)
      • Kathleen...you must be psychic!.. - Mary in GA 15:04 Mar 21 (1)
        • Ugh! I meant the New Oxford Guide! - Mary in GA 4:41 Mar 22 (0)

I have enjoyed the thread below about textbooks. Would you all mind listing favorites? nt - Luann in ID 12:35 Mar 21 (8)

• Human Odyssey (Spielvogel), Rod & Staff English, Foerster Algebra I - Laurie4b 9:39 Mar 22 (0)
• And for the younger ones: We love, love, love Apologia's Exploring Creation series by Fulbright. (sm) - FloridaLisa 19:33 Mar 21 (0)
• R&S, Apologia, MUS, BJUP (hist), A Beka (some hist, sci, world geog) - nt - StaceyinLA 18:19 Mar 21 (0)
• Here is a list of independently rated textbooks. - KidsHappen 14:32 Mar 21 (0)
• Spielvogel,Abeka history,CLP biology,MUS,...nt - Gloria 14:06 Mar 21 (0)
• Re: I have enjoyed the thread below about textbooks. Would you all mind listing favorites? nt - Deb in PA 12:53 Mar 21 (0)
• SURE!... - MamaBess 12:53 Mar 21 (0)
• Rod and Staff Grammar, Spielvogel History. nt - Chris inVA 12:44 Mar 21 (0)

On the subject of textbooks, here's an interesting article... - Nancy 12:00 Mar 21 (3)

• Re: On the subject of textbooks, here's an interesting article... - Pam L 9:27 Mar 22 (0)
• you need to distinguish between textbooks and state-approved textbooks - moira 23:35 Mar 21 (0)
• Thanks for posting this. Very interesting! nt - Luann in ID 13:36 Mar 21 (0)

Valerie (TX): Here's the link to Lesha Myers' essay program, posted a little lower down by Kathleen (thanks for finding it, Kathleen!)--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:14 Mar 21 (2)

• Wow, there are lessons there to go w/ SOTW for my youngest, too! Yippee! Thanks a million, Stacey and Kathleen! nt - Valerie(TX) 13:20 Mar 21 (1)
  • Yes--forgot to mention those as well (by other authors). Will be helpful to me to for son #4 in a couple of years.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:40 Mar 21 (0)

Help with Starting Points - Patty 10:16 Mar 21 (1)

• Re: Help with Starting Points - Sharon in TX 14:08 Mar 21 (0)

Latin after Latina Christiana II - Patty 10:13 Mar 21 (2)

• Re: Latin after Latina Christiana II - MichelleM 11:52 Mar 21 (0)
• Henle, IMO, is a much better follow-up to LC... - LisaNY 11:50 Mar 21 (0)

Which magazine subscriptions for early teens? - Bev in Atlanta 9:38 Mar 21 (8)

• how about a trade magazine? - moira 23:37 Mar 21 (0)
• We love Muse, Odyssey, and Cricket magazines here. nt - Becca 13:13 Mar 21 (0)
• My 12 year old son loves World Magazine and Readers Digest nt - Julia 10:58 Mar 21 (2)
  • Thank you, one more question please..... - Bev in Atlanta 11:13 Mar 21 (1)
    • nt = no text (subject line only); dc = dear child/ren. I've linked the board abbreviations inside. - FloridaLisa 19:44 Mar 21 (0)
• I personally enjoyed Brio as a teen (its put out by focus on the family) n/t - Aria 10:49 Mar 21 (0)
• Our favorites . . . - Luann in ID 10:36 Mar 21 (1)
  • Thank you so very much for your help..... - Bev in Atlanta 10:53 Mar 21 (0)

how do I "search" the boards using a mac? (nm) - susan 9:32 Mar 21 (9)

• Are you new to the mac? I am too - I'm loving it!! nt - StaceyinLA 11:20 Mar 21 (1)
  • Re: Are you new to the mac? I am too - I'm loving it!! nt - susan 9:25 Mar 27 (0)
• Use the "apple" key and F, then type in a word (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:58 Mar 21 (6)
  • Thank you, Cynthia! I didn't know I could do this with a Mac and have always envied those with PCs who'd talk about searching the boards {g}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada, another long-time Mac user 11:41 Mar 21 (1)
    • I'm a Mac newbie but I like it so far. I think I need a Mac for Idiots book, though, to figure it all out! (nt) - CynthiaOK 14:08 Mar 21 (0)
  • Thank you so much, CynthiaOK!!! You're a Blessing!!! (nt) - susan 10:04 Mar 21 (3)
    • Sorry...I meant (nm)!!!...not (nt)...(I don't even know what that means!!) - susan 10:06 Mar 21 (2)
      • It means 'no text' the same as nm! nt - Jann in TX 10:35 Mar 21 (1)
        • Thank you, Jann! I guess I've learned something new today! (nt &nm!) - susan 12:46 Mar 21 (0)

StacyinLA (and any others). I have a TT vs. other curriculums related question. We use Saxon for our math curiculum, but dh wants the kids to study Geometry for a year... - engedi6k 8:58 Mar 21 (1)

• I have only used TT for Algebra II, so my only experience with it lies there. I have realized - m - StaceyinLA 11:17 Mar 21 (0)

I don't think we can afford IEW.... what is the next best writing program for high schoolers? Thanks NT - Pam L 8:24 Mar 21 (3)

• Re: I don't think we can afford IEW.... what is the next best writing program for high schoolers? Thanks NT - kris 14:01 Mar 22 (0)
• Since your dc enjoy textbooks, why not use R&S? Until recently, their 8th gr text was like finishing high school English so if you use their 9&10 texts, you'll be doing well. Upper level Writing Strands teaches the basics, too, if you prefer that "fit". nt - Anna 8:30 Mar 21 (1)
  • To emphasis what Kelli stated below- R&S English 8 is tough and adequate as place to end grammar studies. nt - Anna 3:23 Mar 22 (0)

for those who have used Singapore, what is your direction for Pre-Algebra, algebra, etc (m) - jeanne 8:13 Mar 21 (9)

• thank you everyone for your answers !. - jeanne 16:52 Mar 22 (0)
• We are doing Singapore's New Math Counts (m) - lizzie 7:49 Mar 22 (0)
• We went from Singapore 6a&b, to a semester fast pace tour thru... - Lori D. 16:18 Mar 21 (3)
  • we did the Jacobs series after Singapore - moira 23:39 Mar 21 (0)
  • why are you not continuing with NEM but switching to jacobs algebra ? (nt) - jeanne 16:54 Mar 21 (1)
    • not switching... adding (or supplementing); giving us options of seeing it more than one way. (nt) - Lori D. 6:36 Mar 22 (0)
• Well, my ds got about through Primary 5B, - TinaM 15:01 Mar 21 (0)
• We used Singapore Primary... - Laura in CT 10:56 Mar 21 (0)
• The problem with Singapore upper level... - CED 10:37 Mar 21 (0)

StaceyL--working link inside for Lesha Meyers' essay curricula (m) - Kathleen 7:57 Mar 21 (1)

• Thansk, KAthleen! And I recommend Lesha Myers' programs to others!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:09 Mar 21 (0)

My girls told me yesterday that they ENJOY textbooks.... (more inside) - Pam L 7:12 Mar 21 (14)

• I have always preferred textbooks. I just finished typing up a list of textbook publishers. (inside) - KidsHappen 12:09 Mar 21 (0)
• My sons liked textbooks too. Their reason... - Janet in WA 11:02 Mar 21 (0)
• my kids asked for textbooks too.... - Lori L 11:00 Mar 21 (0)
• You know I have always pretty much stayed away from textbooks preferring to use...more - Gloria 8:59 Mar 21 (0)
• I had a post about feeling guilty over using textbooks, but if your children like them and enjoy them, AND learn from them - why NOT?? m - StaceyinLA 7:41 Mar 21 (2)
  • I read your thread with great interest that week and your thread spurred yesterday's discussion and my post this morning. (more inside) - Pam L 8:22 Mar 21 (1)
    • I am feeling better about it as well. In addition, it doesn't have to be all or nothing - we can always add to them here and there if we'd like! nt - StaceyinLA 11:10 Mar 21 (0)
• Mine are using more textbooks this year, too. They have so much to do in high school - Jean in Wisc. 7:20 Mar 21 (6)
  • I'd love to hear which textbooks they enjoy. Some of mine really like this approach also . . . - Luann in ID 7:23 Mar 21 (5)
    • Re: I'd love to hear which textbooks they enjoy. Some of mine really like this approach also . . . - Jean in Wisc. 8:36 Mar 21 (0)
    • Textbooks they have enjoyed by subject (inside) - Pam L 8:17 Mar 21 (3)
      • another option - momee 11:34 Mar 22 (0)
      • Do you mind if I ask what the name of the Literatrue book is? Thanks...nt - Gloria 8:53 Mar 21 (1)
        • Re: Do you mind if I ask what the name of the Literatrue book is? Thanks...nt - Pam L 9:10 Mar 22 (0)

Rod & Staff English...m - MI Mom 6:19 Mar 21 (21)

• I suggest doing the 6th grade book, and adding Wordsmith for extra writing, although R & S writting is actually quite good, it is a little dry. nt - belinda 13:17 Mar 21 (1)
  • that should be "writing"... typing too fast! nt - belinda 13:21 Mar 21 (0)
• This is not one of your listed options and it's more expensive... - Mary in GA 7:24 Mar 21 (2)
  • What is the format of AG? Is it similar in approach to R&S?nt - Elizabeth 10:44 Mar 21 (1)
    • They are not at all similar.. - Mary in GA 13:38 Mar 21 (0)
• Level 8 is tough! - Kelli in TN 7:13 Mar 21 (1)
  • I was planning to stop at 8, but there is a post down the board about the fantastic writing in 9 - I am now planning to use that and forego all these other writing programs... nt - StaceyinLA 7:49 Mar 21 (0)
• I agree with Jean and Janice and would add . . . - Luann in ID 7:10 Mar 21 (1)
  • One more thing just to give you an idea . . . - Luann in ID 7:11 Mar 21 (0)
• Really--you do not want to do option 2 - Jean in Wisc. 6:58 Mar 21 (10)
  • Jean...just to let you know... - Cheri in MI 10:54 Mar 21 (1)
    • I'm glad to know that it has worked well for you, too! It certainly takes a lot of the "pain" out of grammar class :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:07 Mar 21 (0)
  • I'm curious - is there a reason why you use WS when the writing instruction in R&S is so good?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:51 Mar 21 (6)
    • My ds needs it :-) - Jean in Wisc. 7:58 Mar 21 (5)
      • Ditto. Some kids just need more practice. nt - Luann in ID 9:30 Mar 21 (0)
      • Jean - How did you decide which writing program to use??? - Praisefor3 8:14 Mar 21 (3)
        • Trial and error :-) - Jean in Wisc. 8:25 Mar 21 (2)
          • JEAN IN WISC, I wanted to thank you.... - Susan in Cebu 17:11 Mar 21 (1)
            • "5 Paragraph essay"--google it and you'll find more than you need... - Jean in Wisc. 20:36 Mar 21 (0)
  • P.S. We do not always do all of the exercises, either. - Jean in Wisc. 7:00 Mar 21 (0)
• Do you have the level 8 book? - Janice in NJ 6:44 Mar 21 (0)

Computer Science????/Video Game Design??(m) - CLS 6:19 Mar 21 (5)

• We've used MicroWorlds. It's based on LOGO but it has all the multimedia capabilities. - Trish H 20:38 Mar 24 (0)
• Here's the link to an interesting school in Orlando. . . - K-FL 11:59 Mar 21 (0)
• Computer science is usually an elective... - Mary in GA 7:20 Mar 21 (0)
• Re: Computer Science????/Video Game Design??(m) - Pam L 7:16 Mar 21 (1)
  • Our IT/computer friend told my 12yob to start w/ Java for Dummies (nt) - Kimm in WA 15:55 Mar 21 (0)

Ancient History for high school, I have a question - CLS 6:16 Mar 21 (14)

• Pandia Press puts out History Odyssey guides a la WTM... - StaceyL in Canada 11:11 Mar 21 (2)
  • My apologies--unfortunately, I don't think the high school level ancients is available yet.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:44 Mar 21 (1)
    • It is supposed to be out before August. I asked this month. nt - Needleroozer 10:45 Mar 23 (0)
• Re: Ancient History for high school, I have a question - Lisa WA 7:11 Mar 21 (10)
  • Tapestry of Grace is a good option...(m) - Kathleen 7:24 Mar 21 (9)
    • I had opposite experience with TOG - kris 14:11 Mar 22 (0)
    • I am not sure if we want something that "involved" - CLS 8:21 Mar 21 (6)
      • Sure...It is a lot of $$ to spend when you only want the history too... Hope someone suggests something... nt - Lisa WA 8:31 Mar 21 (4)
        • Ding Ding Ding! Susans book will cover the Ancients sm - Padmé 16:02 Mar 21 (3)
          • Susan's book? - kris 14:04 Mar 22 (0)
          • LOL I think we might have a winner!! :) nt - Lisa WA 17:32 Mar 21 (1)
            • I think it's on her blog, where she took her oldest child through the... - Padmé 5:38 Mar 22 (0)
      • Heart of Wisdon's Ancient History: Adam to Messiah, besides KONO's... - Padmé 8:30 Mar 21 (0)
    • We find it challenging too. Thats why we stick with it. :) (sm) - Lisa WA 7:54 Mar 21 (0)

Am I the only one who can't access a current K-8 General Board? TIA nt - Valerie(TX) 4:10 Mar 21 (1)

• The link is bad. Change http://wtmboards.com/K8genMar102006/ to http://wtmboards.com/K8genMar162006/ (link) - karenciavo 4:37 Mar 21 (0)

Classmate Pre-Algebra...pros and cons? - AnneD 3:57 Mar 21 (1)

• Both of my dds are loving it. m - StaceyinLA 7:55 Mar 21 (0)

has anyone retrained in the same field that they left decades ago? - moira 0:28 Mar 21 (1)

• Re: has anyone retrained in the same field that they left decades ago? - Gloria 4:52 Mar 21 (0)

Earth and Space Science: any recommendations for gr 7-9 boys, excluding BJUP? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:32 Mar 20 (7)

• Here is a list of our resources (books and videos) that we used this year... - Anne/PA 4:48 Mar 21 (0)
• Stacey, a question for you... - Valerie(TX) 4:17 Mar 21 (1)
  • well, duh....a bit more info... (m) - Valerie(TX) 4:21 Mar 21 (0)
• Walch has a Power Basics Earth Science nt - Mandy in TN 16:54 Mar 20 (2)
  • I like Walch products, but this seems to be available only as a classroom set.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:45 Mar 21 (1)
    • They are listed individually in their catalog. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:33 Mar 21 (0)
• We're doing Physical Science w/labs in co-op next year.... - Laurel in CA 16:50 Mar 20 (0)

Jensen's Format, Wordsmith users and TOG users - Des 16:05 Mar 20 (14)

• You can use whatever you choose for writing with TOG and Format Writing is a good resource but the layout is VERY different from WS Handbooks (apples & oranges). Try to view copies of both before you purchase. nt - Anna 4:33 Mar 21 (1)
  • Thank you - Des 7:05 Mar 21 (0)
• Anything would work... You don thave to use the write source guides at all. Many choose not to :) nt - Lisa WA 21:12 Mar 20 (1)
  • Thanks, Lisa nt - Des 7:04 Mar 21 (0)
• Jensen's... - Christi/NC 19:04 Mar 20 (8)
  • True, as long you know that the type of paragraphs that Jensen uses as examples aren't what you're ultimately striving for, I guess it would be an okay resource. nt - carolM 13:23 Mar 21 (0)
  • Thank you, this is just the type of info I was looking for nt - Des 7:01 Mar 21 (0)
  • Jensen's...I agree - Melody In Texas 19:35 Mar 20 (5)
    • Thank you nt - Des 7:01 Mar 21 (0)
    • I third this --- - momof10 2:51 Mar 21 (3)
      • Thanks nt - Des 7:02 Mar 21 (0)
      • I used a lot of programs before, and Jensen's was the only one that got my dd to write well. Dry or no, it worked! nt - Jean in Wisc. 4:44 Mar 21 (1)
        • thank you nt - Des 7:02 Mar 21 (0)
• Jensen's Format is so dry with no style, Wordsmith is much better. nt - carolM 16:58 Mar 20 (0)

What else to have a rising 9th-grade boy read? more - JFS in IL 15:54 Mar 20 (13)

• Everyone run out and get Marley and Me - - JFS, son of JFS (not my fraternal twin, also a JFS) 10:00 Mar 21 (1)
  • OF course I check out over 20 worthy books and what does he grab first - the lasted silly bestseller about a dumb dog! grrrr. nt - JFS the maternal unit not son of JFS nor his twin JFS... 10:02 Mar 21 (0)
• Thanks to all below - we are off to the library with all your suggestions today! nt - JFS in IL 5:08 Mar 21 (0)
• Suggestions and a question... - Brit 4:46 Mar 21 (1)
  • Yes, he did! I had already read it (I love history, and historical fiction) more... - JFS in IL 5:03 Mar 21 (0)
• Re: What else to have a rising 9th-grade boy read? more - kate randall 23:14 Mar 20 (2)
  • What is it with young teenage boys and Animal Farm? We read it last year and ds has reread it three times for fun since then! more - JFS in IL 5:07 Mar 21 (0)
  • Going Solo by Roald Dahl - Mandy in TN 23:39 Mar 20 (0)
• Watership Down. Boys love it. nt - Luann in ID 20:07 Mar 20 (2)
  • You mean the cute bunnies on the cover don't turn them away? :o) nt - Susan in TN 14:13 Mar 21 (1)
    • I just ordered this to stick in ds's easter basket--I didn't even realize it'll fit with the "theme" lol nt - Michele T. in WA 15:08 Mar 21 (0)
• Here is an interesting article that includes reading lists. nt just link - Mandy in TN 16:57 Mar 20 (0)
• Boy Books - Mandy in TN 16:29 Mar 20 (0)

For any interested in the TT discussion, I posted some copies of old posts about TT down below - nt - StaceyinLA 15:38 Mar 20 (1)

• Thank you.nt. - Maury 4:43 Mar 21 (0)

Saxon Algebra 2 Users, a few questions: 1. On average how long does each lesson take your dc, including time with the DIVE CD? 2. How old is your dc? 3. Did you allow your dc to test out of or skip any lessons at the beginning of the book? 4. If yes, how many lessons do you think your dc tested out of or skipped? Thanks. (nt) - Raders Fan 15:38 Mar 20 (1)

• well.... - Melody In Texas 19:41 Mar 20 (0)

Crazy question about a Shakespeare DVD - Gwen in VA 15:21 Mar 20 (2)

• videos are different too - moira 0:15 Mar 21 (0)
• Oh dear! - Brit 15:35 Mar 20 (0)

I have noticed that for 9th grade science many of you are using Apologia Physical... - myfairladies 15:11 Mar 20 (10)

• Physical Science (apologia style) is 8th grade, Physical Science (BJU style) is 9th gr. totally different courses, not just one harder than the other. nt - karon 10:49 Mar 21 (1)
  • Apologia Physical Science is from 7 to 9 grade. nt - Yolanda 13:24 Mar 21 (0)
• I did Physical Science in 8th for one kids and will do in 9th for another - Diane in MN 6:34 Mar 21 (0)
• I wish I had done this with my oldest... - Laura in CT 4:37 Mar 21 (0)
• I taught Physical Science this year for our co-op, and I found that many of the 8th graders..... - engedi6k 16:32 Mar 20 (0)
• It depends on your student's plans and interests - m - StaceyinLA 15:47 Mar 20 (1)
  • My ds is also science oriented & did Gen. Sci. in 6th & Physical in 7th. Then... - ereks mom 6:51 Mar 24 (0)
• Link to my answer to a similar question below. - Luann in ID 15:26 Mar 20 (1)
  • Trying the link again. - Luann in ID 15:27 Mar 20 (0)
• Honestly - Des 15:23 Mar 20 (0)

Input requested on high school level courses from the Potter's School. . . - LynnG in Hawaii 14:51 Mar 20 (4)

• Is your daughter taking her biology through The Potter's School? - Chris in So Cal 9:42 Mar 21 (2)
  • Thanks Chris . . . - LynnG in Hawaii 13:28 Mar 21 (1)
    • Re: Thanks Chris . . . - Chris 11:35 Mar 22 (0)
• My ds took both their Chemistry and Physics, and we were very happy with them...... - engedi6k 8:42 Mar 21 (0)

college - Bethann 14:10 Mar 20 (7)

• Re: college - kris 14:16 Mar 22 (0)
• Yes, our oldest son is in college...(m) - Kathleen 7:27 Mar 21 (0)
• first is going this fall (m) - Sandy C. 6:36 Mar 21 (0)
• Re: college - kate randall 18:59 Mar 20 (0)
• Re: college - LaJuana 15:45 Mar 20 (2)
  • college - Bethann 17:02 Mar 20 (1)
    • Re: college - LaJuana 17:25 Mar 20 (0)

Momof10/Quiverof10...and any others w/big families...want to share wisdom? - Lynne 14:06 Mar 20 (1)

• I am not ignoring your question, I just haven't had time to sit and write a reply. I will and post later today. Sorry! nt - Quiver0f10 8:06 Mar 21 (0)

What are the components of "Conceptual Physics?" - CED 13:04 Mar 20 (1)

• From the small amount of research I did when - momof10 13:31 Mar 20 (0)

TT Geometry - Comments? - SharonK 12:18 Mar 20 (2)

• Scroll down a bit further on this board. This exact question is discussed. :) (nt) - LynnG in Hawaii 14:04 Mar 20 (0)
• I'm interested to hear responses, too, as my dd will be ready for it in a few short years. nt. - JC in ON 13:04 Mar 20 (0)

If you have done pre-algebra, what curriculum did you use and in what grade did you do it? nt. - Maury 12:17 Mar 20 (14)

• TT Pre-Algebra for current 7th grade son. Abeka Pre-Algebra for previous 8th grade son. No Pre-Algebra for oldest son. (nt) - Dawn in MI 11:33 Mar 21 (0)
• UCSMP for two dc in 7th. Chalkdust for one dc in 8th. nt - Robin NC 7:12 Mar 21 (0)
• Dd-Saxon Algebra 1/2, 7th grade....Ds-BCM, 6th grade. nt - LauraC 2:49 Mar 21 (0)
• MUS in 8th grade. (nt) - Sabrina in NY 18:19 Mar 20 (0)
• UCSMP Transition Math in 7th grade for three kids. (nt) - Caron 17:14 Mar 20 (0)
• BJU in 7th grade - might have to finish last 2 chapters in 9th. nt - dm 16:26 Mar 20 (0)
• MUS in 8th grade nt - Des 16:06 Mar 20 (0)
• Saxon Alg. 1/2 in 6th for ds and dd (and ds next year). nt - FloridaLisa 15:51 Mar 20 (0)
• MUS 8th grade. nt - Brit 15:37 Mar 20 (0)
• Saxon Algebra 1/2, 7th grade. nt. - MIchelle in GA 15:27 Mar 20 (0)
• Re: If you have done pre-algebra, what curriculum did you use and in what grade did you do it? nt. - Susan 14:49 Mar 20 (0)
• BCM 8th grade. Wish we'd started in 7th and given it two years. Great program! nt - Claire 14:23 Mar 20 (1)
  • Looks like we'll be doing BCM in 8th and as little of 9th as possible. ;) nt - TinaM 15:58 Mar 20 (0)
• BJU Pre-Alg--8th grade with dd, 7th grade with ds. nt - Christi/NC 12:53 Mar 20 (0)

After Rainbow Science--what? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:39 Mar 20 (11)

• Another direction idea - CynthiaOK 7:01 Mar 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Cynthia...I'm still debating...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:34 Mar 21 (0)
• For your younger son - Gwen in VA 12:09 Mar 20 (7)
  • So can one "skip" Physical Science? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:20 Mar 20 (4)
    • Re: So can one "skip" Physical Science? (m) - Gwen in VA 18:38 Mar 20 (0)
    • Also, I don't think BJUP will work for us... - StaceyL in Canada 16:31 Mar 20 (2)
      • Re: Also, I don't think BJUP will work for us... - Gwen in VA 18:40 Mar 20 (1)
        • After reading their dismissive (and inaccurate) depiction of the Big Bang theory... - StaceyL in Canada 16:35 Mar 21 (0)
  • Are you doing the labs? - Michele T. in WA 14:23 Mar 20 (1)
    • Nope -- just a few here and there. (NM) - Gwen in VA 18:35 Mar 20 (0)
• You have lots of options - Michele T. in WA 12:02 Mar 20 (0)

I posted my 9th graders schedule below, but I want to post it again and i'd love feedback - Des 11:38 Mar 20 (4)

• Re: I posted my 9th graders schedule below, but I want to post it again and i'd love feedback - dm 16:32 Mar 20 (1)
  • Thanks - Des 7:07 Mar 21 (0)
• Re: I posted my 9th graders schedule below, but I want to post it again and i'd love feedback - Lisa WA 12:02 Mar 20 (1)
  • Thanks! I feel like i'm finally getting it right. nt - Des 12:20 Mar 20 (0)

Luann in ID ... - Quiver0f10 11:32 Mar 20 (6)

• This year . . . - Luann in ID 11:58 Mar 20 (5)
  • Thank you Luann, this was very helpful nt - Quiver0f10 12:48 Mar 20 (0)
  • Did you know (re: Patriot's History)...(m) - Kathleen 12:08 Mar 20 (3)
    • Thank you, Kathleen. This sounds fantastic! nt - Luann in ID 12:13 Mar 20 (2)
      • Kathleen, 100 thankyous! more... - Ang in TX 14:22 Mar 20 (1)
        • You are very welcome...(m) - Kathleen 15:22 Mar 20 (0)

ITBS test - Bev in Atlanta 10:17 Mar 20 (1)

• I ordered the ITBS today from Piedmont Education Services. Link inside.. - Brit 10:59 Mar 20 (0)

StaceyL in Canda: a note to you in the thread below re: the on-line essay lesson plans. nt - FloridaLisa 10:15 Mar 20 (1)

• Saw it and replied! Thanks!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:09 Mar 20 (0)

Christina in ME and Valerie, I finally posted re. Spanish questions way below (nt) - Valerie(TX) 9:58 Mar 20 (0)

Very Puzzled....GED questions....friend's dd is going to take it.... - Holly IN 9:30 Mar 20 (10)

• It may be something to pursue further... - Christina in ME 6:09 Mar 22 (0)
• My dad and aunt went went to Milligan!!... - MIchelle in GA 15:30 Mar 20 (0)
• I can't find anything . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:00 Mar 20 (7)
  • Although I'm not an expert on the GED, my three oldest sons - momof10 13:31 Mar 20 (0)
  • sorry I do not know what happened here...click on the top post of mine since it has a link...nt - Holly IN 10:08 Mar 20 (0)
  • Even Milligan's home page gave no indication on this either.... - Holly IN 10:05 Mar 20 (1)
    • Click on this one since it has a link...nt - Holly IN 10:09 Mar 20 (0)
  • Even Milligan's home page gave no indication on this either.... - Holly IN 10:05 Mar 20 (0)
  • Even Milligan's home page gave no indication on this either.... - Holly IN 10:05 Mar 20 (0)
  • Even Milligan's home page gave no indication on this either.... - Holly IN 10:04 Mar 20 (0)

Any opinions of Beautiful Feet history guides? I am particularly interested in American. more - Ang in TX 8:24 Mar 20 (5)

• Beautiful Feet history guides - Jean in Wisc. 9:25 Mar 20 (4)
  • I like it, too... (m) - Kathleen 9:29 Mar 20 (3)
    • Clarence Carson's series--A Basic History of the United States (nt) - Kathleen 9:59 Mar 20 (1)
      • Sorry...this should be below Ang's post. :-/ (nt) - Kathleen 10:00 Mar 20 (0)
    • What did you use for the spine? Thanks! nm - Ang in TX 9:57 Mar 20 (0)

Still looking for input on Notgrass American History - engedi6k 7:54 Mar 20 (5)

• Re: Still looking for input on Notgrass American History - Staci 13:23 Mar 20 (0)
• Re: Still looking for input on Notgrass American History - Lorraine in BC 12:20 Mar 20 (0)
• Another World History user.... - Kelli in TN 11:07 Mar 20 (0)
• We're also using Notgrass World History... - Brit 11:03 Mar 20 (0)
• We use Notgrass World History. - Praisefor3 8:15 Mar 20 (0)

Where do I find "Format Writing" that several people like? Is it by Jensen? Amazon has that listed as oop. Any help? nt - Laurie4b 7:26 Mar 20 (5)

• Thanks so much! nt - Laurie4b 10:32 Mar 20 (0)
• I ordered mine from Rock Solid. I got the second edition. - momof10 8:56 Mar 20 (0)
• He has a newsletter - Notes from the Smithy - and I think - Laurel in CA 7:47 Mar 20 (1)
  • Quote from the newsletter inside; I think the one at Amazon was the first edition. CBD has online samples of the 2nd edition. - DB in Nj 9:15 Mar 20 (0)
• It is by Jensen; check CBD, Rock Solid or Rainbow Resource... nt - StaceyinLA 7:44 Mar 20 (0)

Do you do "pre-algebra" or do you go right to Algebra and maybe proceed at a reduced pace? - Heather in VA 7:12 Mar 20 (3)

• I really like pre-algebra - Christi/NC 8:44 Mar 20 (2)
  • Thanks - did you use BJU? (more) - Heather in VA 8:58 Mar 20 (1)
    • No, just BJU for pre-algebra - Christi/NC 9:47 Mar 20 (0)

How many weeks does the Hewitt study, Amer Lit:Early -Mid 19th Century, take to complete? m - Mary in Co 7:00 Mar 20 (2)

• The average student takes about one semester to complete one high school guide . . . m - Luann in ID 11:39 Mar 20 (0)
• I plan to use these two Lightning Lits for next year. They are supposed to ... - Ang in TX 7:09 Mar 20 (0)

Just curious! Those using Lightning Literature for English and History isn't that an overkill....why not just use the Great Book study which covers (more) - Laura 6:06 Mar 20 (6)

• Because I have 4 kids and a life???? LOL - Laurel in CA 7:34 Mar 20 (4)
  • *Grin* I'm with you, Laurel...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:31 Mar 20 (1)
    • Well, this from a person who read 5 epics in 1 year in high school.... - Laurel in CA 16:29 Mar 20 (0)
  • Re: what does that mean???? Are you using both LL and History? - Kim of LA 8:20 Mar 20 (1)
    • No - but next year I'll be using LL for 7th gr ds and 9th gr dd - nt - Laurel in CA 16:39 Mar 20 (0)
• Well . . . - Luann in ID 7:13 Mar 20 (0)

SOS Spanish/ Alpha Omega Spanish - Michelle in AL 5:57 Mar 20 (2)

• We've been satisfied with it. (more) - Dawn in MI 6:25 Mar 20 (1)
  • I agree with Dawn. - Praisefor3 8:19 Mar 20 (0)

Ladies, what do you recommend for Medeival/Early Renaissance History for my 10th grader? - Elli, 5:54 Mar 20 (13)

• too many books and only 30 weeks! - kate randall 10:53 Mar 20 (1)
  • forgot to say we will have 1 poem a week from the period as well - nt - kate again 10:55 Mar 20 (0)
• Here's our history and literature plan/list for next year: - Jenny in Florida 6:58 Mar 20 (2)
  • Jenny, could I have your Netflix selections for this time period, Pretty please? nm - Chris in VA 7:10 Mar 20 (1)
    • This is what's currently in our queue: - Jenny in Florida 8:43 Mar 20 (0)
• Our reading list and how (I think!) we might cover it... - Chris in VA 6:41 Mar 20 (7)
  • A wonderful short read to add...Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence of God" - nt - Laurel in CA 8:10 Mar 20 (1)
    • Oh, absolutely--a book I read when I first became a sahm--do those dishes as unto the Lord! <G> Thanks for the reminder! nt - Chris in VA 12:53 Mar 21 (0)
  • A suggestion to add to your *fun* reading list m - Mary in Co 7:14 Mar 20 (1)
    • Mary, thank you so much! I think I will check these out at the library for me today! Tho' my post may sound confident, I'm really flying by the seat of my pants, and all thoughts are so very welcome! nm - Chris in VA 7:19 Mar 20 (0)
  • Chris....Is this also part of your Literature or do you add something different? - Laura 6:46 Mar 20 (1)
    • Oh, sorry--yes, it is our Literature and History combined. (Don't think we could add more lit! :-) ) nm - Chris in VA 7:07 Mar 20 (0)
  • Forgot to say we are doing Art History and Music History/Appreciation for this time period also, using Annotated Mona Lisa and several music books. nm. - Chris in VA 6:43 Mar 20 (0)

Scheduling Omnibus - PaulaW 23:21 Mar 19 (6)

• Re: Scheduling Omnibus - Cedarmom 8:00 Mar 20 (1)
  • Glad to hear we aren't the only ones. (m) - PaulaW 10:47 Mar 20 (0)
• Oh boy, do you really want to know? long - Chris in VA 7:03 Mar 20 (3)
  • i agree about VP - more in message - kate randall 11:05 Mar 20 (0)
  • Thank you! - PaulaW 10:45 Mar 20 (1)
    • The Iliad sm - Chris in VA 13:02 Mar 21 (0)

Bother--one more Hewitt LL question! Re their Medieval Lit... - StaceyL in Canada 17:40 Mar 19 (5)

• Thank you, Hallie and Katia.--nt - StaceyL 8:37 Mar 20 (0)
• Just thought I'd let you know - Hallie 4:22 Mar 20 (0)
• Here is an answer from the author to a similar question from the e-group - Katia 20:50 Mar 19 (2)
  • Katia, how would I join the e-group? nt - Luann in ID 7:03 Mar 20 (1)
    • Do a search on yahoo egroups for hewitt homeschoooling. nt - Katia 20:05 Mar 20 (0)

Also, another history ?? - what would be a good way to follow-up the Guerber books to cover the 20th century, since the last book ends pre-1900?? (this would be for late middle school into early HS) - StaceyinLA 16:55 Mar 19 (5)

• landmark history of america, more inside - kate randall 18:43 Mar 20 (0)
• what are guerber history books like? so i know what direction you want to go. nt - kate randall 21:48 Mar 19 (2)
  • Real history, chronologically, in a story-type format. They are reprinted from the 1800's. nt - StaceyinLA 7:25 Mar 20 (1)
    • hmm, you may have me stumped. still thinking. nt - kate randall 11:40 Mar 20 (0)
• I'm just using SOTW 4 for 7th grade. I hope you get some other suggestions. nt - Michele T. in WA 20:43 Mar 19 (0)

Opinions on the HS level Light and Glory series for history please - nt - StaceyinLA 16:53 Mar 19 (18)

• It's very interesting reading...(m) - Kathleen 17:24 Mar 19 (10)
  • I don't remember a whole bunch about it (m) - Aria 20:36 Mar 19 (0)
  • Is there anything you would recommend?? nt - StaceyinLA 18:40 Mar 19 (8)
    • Re: Is there anything you would recommend?? nt - Nissi 5:24 Mar 20 (0)
    • Do you mean for studying US history? (nt) - Kathleen 18:52 Mar 19 (6)
      • Yes, but a more story-like format. I will be trying to follow-up my Guerber books (see above question)... nt - StaceyinLA 18:57 Mar 19 (5)
        • Paul Johnson's A History of the American People...(m) - Kathleen 21:03 Mar 19 (1)
          • Yes, Paul Johnson's good and a few others we like... - Anna 5:27 Mar 20 (0)
        • actual historical fiction meant for teaching history? or just history told more story-like? n/t - Aria 20:38 Mar 19 (2)
          • No - real history, but told in a more story-like format... nt - StaceyinLA 7:24 Mar 20 (1)
            • Just was checking - lol - my history major best friend swore that (m) - Aria 8:33 Mar 20 (0)
• Nope, thumbs down. Too much strange history in there. nt - Anna 16:57 Mar 19 (6)
  • Can you tell me what you consider strange?? nt - StaceyinLA 18:29 Mar 19 (5)
    • Sure, since you asked 8-)... - Anna 5:20 Mar 20 (4)
      • Thanks. I am certain I wouldn't like that tone myself... nt - StaceyinLA 7:29 Mar 20 (3)
        • I'd like to point out...(m) - Kathleen 11:05 Mar 20 (2)
          • Yes, I've heard him speak, too... very nice guy. I still strongly disagree with his slant. nt - Anna 13:32 Mar 20 (0)
          • This was my impresion, too. - Michele T. in WA 11:26 Mar 20 (0)

Has any of your high schoolers been involved with CAP(Civil Air Patrol)??(m) - CLS 16:29 Mar 19 (10)

• My oldest 2 are in CAP... - Christina in ME 9:42 Mar 20 (0)
• My oldest 3 are in it and I agree with everything Gewn and Stef said and my 16 yo is going to Scotland for 2 weeks this summer with CAP! It's a great program. nt - Quiver0f10 3:04 Mar 20 (4)
  • is your son doing IACE to go to scotland or something else? ...it sounds great!... - stef in colorado 6:37 Mar 20 (3)
    • The Scottish = of CAP came to Maine last year for encampment so this year Maine is heading over there and my son is one of 27 going. He is very excited! nt - Quiver0f10 9:12 Mar 20 (2)
      • One of the girl's in our squadron is going too. Are you in ME also?nt - Christina in ME 9:39 Mar 20 (1)
        • Yes, we are nt - Quiver0f10 9:59 Mar 20 (0)
• Yes -- and what a fantastic opportunity! - Gwen in VA 19:20 Mar 19 (0)
• Both my sons (ages 16 and 12) are in CAP and they love it!... - stef in colorado 17:20 Mar 19 (2)
  • Thanks so much!! She can't wait, she starts tomorrow :-) nt. - CLS 5:19 Mar 20 (1)
    • she will have a great time! I think that homeschooled kids find it nice to - stef in colorado 7:02 Mar 20 (0)

Teaching Textbooks vs. Math U See? - Cathy4 in CA 15:26 Mar 19 (14)

• I think if you search the boards (ctrl-f) for MUS and/or TT, you will come across a big discussion from a few days ago - actually, maybe 2 discussions... nt - StaceyinLA 16:38 Mar 19 (11)
  • StaceyinLA - can I ask you about MUS and other Algebra options.. - Heather in VA 19:34 Mar 19 (1)
    • Well... m - StaceyinLA 7:40 Mar 20 (0)
  • It looks like StaceyinLA is the only one that says TT is not challenging enough.... - Cathy4 in CA 17:49 Mar 19 (8)
    • This issue was just discussed at length on the Sonlight board (more . . .) - LynnG in Hawaii 14:01 Mar 20 (2)
      • I didn't know about that. I was speaking of some ladies on this very board discussing this, not Jay Wile... nt - StaceyinLA 14:29 Mar 20 (1)
        • I don't know how to do links, but these are some of the old posts that I found for those interested (LONG) - m - StaceyinLA 15:35 Mar 20 (0)
    • FYI, as far as MUS not being rigorous enough - m - StaceyinLA 18:55 Mar 19 (3)
      • I just compared MUS to Saxon (Pre-Alg) - Trish H 12:52 Mar 24 (1)
        • Trish H....so are you saying Saxon was more rigorous than MUS?... - Cathy4 in CA 22:19 Mar 24 (0)
      • I totally agree! Using MUS Algebra with the honors program is very comprehensive and my son is very good in math and he feels challenged .nt - Gloria 5:29 Mar 20 (0)
    • It may be considered challenging, but Math Relief Algebra I covered MOST of what TT Algebra II is covering - m - StaceyinLA 18:34 Mar 19 (0)
• Also.... - Cathy4 in CA 15:27 Mar 19 (1)
  • Yes. A trig/pre-calc course is next - I believe due in fall of 2007. (nt) - LynnG in Hawaii 13:55 Mar 20 (0)

Teaching Textbooks Geometry: one lesson per day, or is each lesson spread out over several days?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:06 Mar 19 (4)

• My son did one TT geometry lesson per day until a few weeks ago...(more) - Dawn in MI 7:10 Mar 20 (2)
  • Thanks, Dawn. I'm wondering...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:42 Mar 20 (1)
    • There are 15 chapters, plus 4 lessons titled "Additional Topics." (more) - Dawn in MI 12:22 Mar 21 (0)
• I'm not sure about Geometry but you can probably just look at the number of lessons in the text. There are 180 school days - m - StaceyinLA 16:51 Mar 19 (0)

Looking for information on Notgrass American History........ - engedi6k 14:24 Mar 19 (0)

Is there a place to look at the Veritas Omnibus online? m - Mary in Co 14:10 Mar 19 (2)

• Here's their Genesis sample (link inside)... - Kathleen 15:09 Mar 19 (1)
  • That is what I was looking for, thanks! nt - Mary in Co 17:46 Mar 19 (0)

BJU Spanish - Michelle in AL 13:45 Mar 19 (1)

• Re: BJU Spanish - It will give her a good base. The fastest teacher is immersion. The best would be to be at the end of Level 2. speedy spanish will not help her talk to others. She needs to know how to manipulate a sentence. BTDT (nt) - karon 16:16 Mar 19 (0)

Excellent online/ downloadable intro to essay writing.... - StaceyL in Canada 13:42 Mar 19 (4)

• Hmmm--perhaps it's just me, but now I can't get the programs to download. If anyone wants to try e-mailing the author...(m) - StaceyL again 13:52 Mar 19 (3)
  • I did e-mail the author. She said that IEW will be publishing her essay lessons in a few weeks. (m) - FloridaLisa 10:13 Mar 20 (2)
    • I e-mailed too...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 10:18 Mar 20 (1)
      • I have both essay curricula...(m) - Kathleen 7:33 Mar 21 (0)

Margaret in CO-question about Hillsdale - Jenny in MO 12:58 Mar 19 (0)

Anna, I did add to the discussion below about homeschooling/plans for our children, etc... nt - StaceyinLA 12:24 Mar 19 (2)

• Just saw it, Stacey. Thanks. nt - Anna 12:34 Mar 19 (1)
  • I know it's not exactly what you were looking for, but it's just my sentimental take on things right now... nt - StaceyinLA 13:39 Mar 19 (0)

Suggestions on how to prepare an upcoming 8th grader not working on "grade level" for high school.. - CLS 11:19 Mar 19 (3)

• I have a 8th grade dd that sounds just like yours.... - Lorri 18:21 Mar 19 (0)
• One thing I DIDN'T do with my challenged learner is push her into rhetoric level work before she was ready for it. (m)... - Anna 12:24 Mar 19 (1)
  • Thank you, Anna! I needed to hear this. nt - TinaM 16:11 Mar 19 (0)

More Hewitt Lightning Lit questions..along with LOTR .... - StaceyL in Canada 10:58 Mar 19 (1)

• LOTR - kate randall 11:13 Mar 19 (0)

Abeka, Physical Science, are the experiments easy to do at home? - Des 8:21 Mar 19 (0)

Capstone Academics Biology? Anyone familiar with it? - Krystal 7:55 Mar 19 (0)

I'm considering using Lightning Literature by Hewitt but would I need to take a history course in addition since that would be consider a Great Book study? - Kelli 6:55 Mar 19 (1)

• Yes (m) - Christina In Belgium 12:29 Mar 19 (0)

Has anyone here used Teaching Textbooks Geometry? I hear raves about their Algebra, but...... - engedi6k 6:37 Mar 19 (7)

• We love everything about TT, at all levels(and we are currently using ALL levels!) nt - Julie in CA 15:55 Mar 19 (0)
• My son is successfully using TT Geometry. (more) - Dawn in MI 14:33 Mar 19 (0)
• My dd is using TT Geometry and loves it! - Katia 7:52 Mar 19 (0)
• We liked him. He is similar in personality and form to.......... - Padmé 7:24 Mar 19 (3)
  • It has occured to me that I'm thinking about The Teaching Company highschool Geometry tapes. nt - Padmé 10:01 Mar 19 (2)
    • That occurred to me, too, LOL!!! We have those and he *IS* good!! Thanks! --nt - engedi6k 10:15 Mar 19 (1)
      • It began to rain in the middle of the night and dh and I woke up with the thunder and couldn't go back to sleep. nt - Padmé 10:21 Mar 19 (0)

Gileskirk Curriculum ... has anyone had any exp. w/this? - Sylvia 23:00 Mar 18 (4)

• good info ... thank you for your feedback (nt) - Sylvia 20:57 Mar 20 (0)
• We have used it for two years - love it - Robin 4:58 Mar 20 (0)
• link to discussion lower on this board - Carrie in NC 13:13 Mar 19 (0)
• Two of my friends are currently using this...(m) - Valerie in SC 5:43 Mar 19 (0)

Q. about outlining/summarizing for those using WTM... - LisaNY 19:44 Mar 18 (5)

• Re: Q. about outlining/summarizing for those using WTM... - kate randall 2:24 Mar 19 (4)
  • Thank you for the helpful information, Kate! nm - LisaNY 18:08 Mar 19 (0)
  • Curious, Kate... - StaceyL in Canada 10:43 Mar 19 (2)
    • Re: Curious, Kate... - katte randall 10:50 Mar 19 (1)
      • That's what I was thinking; thanks.--nt - StaceyL 8:47 Mar 20 (0)

OK, any suggestions on where to get a good website-deal?? - Osmosis Mom 17:15 Mar 18 (0)

Who bought some of the IEW programs on DVD-format and then found they didn't work for them? - Osmosis Mom 17:12 Mar 18 (0)

Has anyone used R&S grammer starting with high school? - Praisefor3 16:07 Mar 18 (9)

• Question about R/S 9 & 10 composition component - Ruth 17:33 Mar 19 (2)
  • also deals with argumentative essay, sentence effectiveness, poetry, short compositions, improving speaking, paragraphs to build an essay, editing (nt) - karon 6:08 Mar 20 (0)
  • Ruth - I just got mine for next yr - (m) long - karon 6:06 Mar 20 (0)
• My two cents . . . - LynnG in Hawaii 13:41 Mar 19 (1)
  • ITA - I have kids in levels 4, 5 and 6 right now, and I just received level 7 in the mail - m - StaceyinLA 16:45 Mar 19 (0)
• I don't know if I'd start with 9 & 10 since they're just a review of (m) - belinda 21:22 Mar 18 (0)
• I am in the same boat.... - Melody In Texas 20:41 Mar 18 (1)
  • If they are strong in grammar, I'd shoot for the 7th grade book, but, if you are in doubt, m - StaceyinLA 16:48 Mar 19 (0)
• R&S 9 &10 is for writing and still incorporating some grammar. "8" is an excellent level to really dig into grammar also. (m) - karon 18:37 Mar 18 (0)

Teaching Textbooks website: why can't I get the demo to load? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:02 Mar 18 (4)

• Did you click on the lesson number? I'm no techno-whiz, but I did notice that this made a difference. HTH! nt - LCGal 10:51 Mar 19 (1)
  • Yes,those work; it's the CD demos I can't get to load. Thanks.--nt - StaceyL 17:36 Mar 19 (0)
• I couldn't get it to load either... (m) - Sandy in Indy 9:29 Mar 19 (1)
  • Thanks, Sandy. At least I know it's not just something about technologically challenged me!--nt - StaceyL 10:45 Mar 19 (0)

Question for anyone who has homeschooled then send their dc back to a B&M school for high school... - Heather in VA 13:49 Mar 18 (11)

• Well, I did as a kid... - abbeyej 7:53 Mar 19 (0)
• I let my older dd go to school for 6th grade, and she lasted 6 weeks... - Ellie 17:35 Mar 18 (0)
• Re: Question for anyone who has homeschooled then send their dc back to a B&M school for high school... - catherine 16:06 Mar 18 (0)
• I was thinking middle school.. - me again 14:38 Mar 18 (6)
  • I completely agree that public school can be just great... - Heather in VA 15:05 Mar 18 (5)
    • Oh, I misunderstood. Well, I imagine if she were bored before.. - LH 17:31 Mar 18 (0)
    • is athletics only a possibility? - kate randall 15:19 Mar 18 (3)
      • Actually it's kind of wierd... - Heather in VA 15:43 Mar 18 (2)
        • I didn't even realize... - abbeyej 7:56 Mar 19 (1)
          • Re: I didn't even realize... - kate randall 10:53 Mar 19 (0)
• My DD went to PS 7th-12th - LH 14:35 Mar 18 (0)

Need some opinions on History/lit for coming year (10th grade).... - Kayleen Todd 13:00 Mar 18 (2)

• I agree! Year 2 is so full and rich... sm) - Lisa WA 21:21 Mar 18 (0)
• Maybe this will help you. - DollyM 17:23 Mar 18 (0)

Classmate math coupon coded needed. nt. - Christina in ME 12:26 Mar 18 (4)

• TWTMHSPC0306 nt - Kayleen Todd 12:33 Mar 18 (3)
  • I can't figure out how to use the coupon online. Any help? nt - Beth 4:35 Mar 19 (2)
    • Here is a link to the post that has the instructions..... - Claire 13:38 Mar 19 (0)
    • I think to use it, you have to mail in your note... there was info on the old board (or the one before it) - nt - StaceyinLA 11:46 Mar 19 (0)

Need suggestions for World Geography & Health for my 10th grader....thank you! - Judy of VA 12:18 Mar 18 (4)

• How about Totao Health? link inside - Lisa WA 21:24 Mar 18 (1)
  • I think my fingers are not working... I ment Total :) - Lisa WA 21:25 Mar 18 (0)
• Physical or cultural geography? (m) - StaceyLin Canada 15:05 Mar 18 (1)
  • Good ?, never thought about it...I'll look into Glencoe - thank you! - Judy of VA 15:54 Mar 18 (0)

Rainbow Science to Apologia Physical Science - mom2three 12:16 Mar 18 (4)

• Thank you all for your thoughts. (nt) - mom2three 15:00 Mar 19 (0)
• I teach Apologia Physical Science for our co-op. In my opinion, he does *not* need..... - engedi6k 9:43 Mar 19 (0)
• My son did Apologia Physical Science in 8th in a co-op without any prior science - he did well (however he did Runkles Geography in 7th which has a lot of physical science in it) (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:25 Mar 18 (0)
• Thoughts - Dolly 17:26 Mar 18 (0)

Literature Approach to...., Hewitt Lit or Beautiful Feet users......I feel the Great Book study is over my head so I'm looking into other possibilities........ - Kelli 11:14 Mar 18 (3)

• Beautiful Feet Books is not literature; it's history using good literature.. - Ellie 17:37 Mar 18 (0)
• My 2 cents . . . - Luann in ID 16:54 Mar 18 (0)
• Re: Literature Approach to...., Hewitt Lit or Beautiful Feet users......I feel the Great Book study is over my head so I'm looking into other possibilities........ - Nancy in VA 15:11 Mar 18 (0)

Wanting to Start a Parent's Group to Read through History as Per Susan's List - Theresa Southam 10:24 Mar 18 (1)

• Re: Wanting to Start a Parent's Group to Read through History as Per Susan's List - kate randall 13:20 Mar 18 (0)

Wanting to Start a Parent's Group to Read through History as Per Susan's List - Theresa Southam 10:23 Mar 18 (0)

FS: English Vocabulary Building Games Rummy Roots - Mary 9:53 Mar 18 (1)

• Oops. Wrong board. - Mary 10:39 Mar 18 (0)

A very quick assesment of Classmate Algebra 1 from looking at just the first cd/dvd... - Padmé 9:38 Mar 18 (4)

• So what's your overall impression thus far?? nt - StaceyinLA 11:48 Mar 19 (3)
  • Judging by the first disc, I did like it. I bought it to use on the .... - Padmé 12:38 Mar 19 (2)
    • Which math texts are you working with?? I have the Classmate pre-algebra; my 2 girls using it are constantly talking about how much they enjoy it... nt - StaceyinLA 13:32 Mar 19 (1)
      • My oldest child went from R&S to Saxon to the American School.... - Padmé 14:02 Mar 19 (0)

R&S Spelling - do I need the TM for spelling grade 7 & 8 and (m) - jeanne 9:25 Mar 18 (2)

• Yes, you'll want the TM. I might be able to put together a spelling list for the books I own--later. That might help. Gotta go to the store :-). nt - Jean in Wisc. 10:41 Mar 18 (1)
  • thanks, Jean !.don't worry about the spelling list...I'll check it out at the CHAPs convention (nm) - jeanne 19:33 Mar 18 (0)

Does anyone here know anything about Trisms? - Heather in VA 6:37 Mar 18 (9)

• We used Trisms History Makers for middle school....(long) - Ellen 11:20 Mar 18 (6)
  • Can I butt in and ask more questions about HM? (I also posted on the Curriculum board)... - Susan in TN 13:34 Mar 19 (1)
    • Yes is the answer to most of your questions......m - Ellen 9:08 Mar 20 (0)
  • That is very helpful - can I ask a few more questions?.... - Heather in VA 12:19 Mar 18 (3)
    • You could but HM's.....m. - Ellen 14:23 Mar 18 (0)
    • Sounds very doable except that HM is more for jr. high nt - Osmosis Mom 14:10 Mar 18 (1)
      • That's fine - my dd is just starting middle school nt - Heather in VA 14:15 Mar 18 (0)
• Re: Does anyone here know anything about Trisms? - Elizabeth 9:13 Mar 18 (0)
• Only looked at once at a convention: It's fairly "light." (nt) - DollyM 8:35 Mar 18 (0)

algebra - hpymomof3 6:23 Mar 18 (3)

• You might consider "Basic Math" from The Teaching Company - Nancy in VA 15:16 Mar 18 (0)
• a couple of ideas - Lynne 12:19 Mar 18 (0)
• free online resource - AngieW in Texas 11:26 Mar 18 (0)

OUTLINING - Heather 22:56 Mar 17 (7)

• Remedia Publications - Jan P. 8:20 Mar 18 (3)
  • Link inside. - Jan P. 15:44 Mar 18 (2)
    • LInk here for summarizing book. - Jan P. 15:50 Mar 18 (1)
      • Thank you....nt - heather 16:42 Mar 18 (0)
• Re: OUTLINING - Kathleen 7:31 Mar 18 (1)
  • Re: OUTLINING - heather 16:43 Mar 18 (0)
• I don't know of a course that just covers this but Rod & Staff 8 is doing a thorough job for my ds. It is not expensive - purchase through milestone ministries online or snail mail. nt - karonr 6:22 Mar 18 (0)

Do 9th graders need to take physical science or Biology? - Kelli 21:21 Mar 17 (13)

• I highly recommend a good physical science course before biology - Carrie in NC 15:09 Mar 18 (0)
• I had heard that "Leave no Child Behind" requires a physical science component in 9th grade, but... (m) - Jane in NC 10:40 Mar 18 (0)
• Not required.... - Melody In texas 10:16 Mar 18 (0)
• Our state requires a physical science credit, so we used Apologia Physical Science in 9th grade.......(m).. - Lesley in Ky 9:47 Mar 18 (0)
• We typically plan to do Biology in 9th, however . . . - Luann in ID 7:32 Mar 18 (0)
• My dd 11th grade PS has had... - Robin in DFW 6:42 Mar 18 (0)
• Some colleges don't look at anything before 10th grade.. - Ellie 6:21 Mar 18 (0)
• This must vary from state to state - hpymomof3 6:16 Mar 18 (0)
• Physical Science 9th is dif than Physical Science 8th (Apologia). Look at BJU 9th..(m) - karon 5:55 Mar 18 (1)
  • Re: Physical Science 9th is dif than Physical Science 8th (Apologia). Look at BJU 9th..(m) - Mechelle in GA 11:57 Mar 20 (0)
• My 9th grader is doing Biology this year....(more) - Kelly in VA 2:54 Mar 18 (0)
• My dd is in 9th grade public school, and - Claire 21:35 Mar 17 (1)
  • Hmm interesting.... - Melody In Texas 20:48 Mar 18 (0)

To KellyinVA or others using Total Health - ???? about it - m - StaceyinLA 21:07 Mar 17 (1)

• The answers are easy enough to find in the text... - Kelly in VA 2:58 Mar 18 (0)

Differences between having dc take AP or CLEP exams... - Anna 20:52 Mar 17 (14)

• Thanks, everyone. I'm saving your comments. nt - Anna 10:59 Mar 18 (0)
• I have researched this thoroughly... - stef in colorado 6:41 Mar 18 (4)
  • Yes, here in MI they also have the 2+2 guarantee... - Anna 10:58 Mar 18 (3)
    • Anna, if your dd is wanting to do the cc first - Osmosis Mom 14:09 Mar 18 (2)
      • On the SAT/ACT part, at our cc, you either have to have - K-FL 12:51 Mar 19 (0)
      • Not necessarily 8-)... - Anna 14:50 Mar 18 (0)
• My oldest niece received advanced standing, but no credits for her AP classes.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 5:42 Mar 18 (1)
  • where as I'm almost positive I recieved credits for my AP classes at a small private college... - Aria 16:42 Mar 18 (0)
• what I found out... - Lynne 4:52 Mar 18 (1)
  • link - Lynne 4:58 Mar 18 (0)
• Not every college accepts CLEP, Anna - Osmosis Mom 4:36 Mar 18 (1)
  • My University didn't accept any CLEP. A lot of my friends were CLEP'ing out of coursework while I had to take the courses. (MT) - LH 9:32 Mar 18 (0)
• But given my goal (above), which is easiest: AP or CLEP? nt - Anna 4:24 Mar 18 (0)
• Whether a college will grant credit for CLEP depends - Claire 21:40 Mar 17 (0)

For those who are hsing gr 11-12 or have dc already in college or other adult life... I'd like to hear your thoughts... - Anna 20:41 Mar 17 (10)

• Well, no college yet, but I have one graduating in May - m - StaceyinLA 12:10 Mar 19 (1)
  • okay, I meant worLdly professional, not wordly... I was so teary thinking about all this, I couldn't type straight... forgive me - I'm being overly emotional the last couple of days - nt - StaceyinLA 12:13 Mar 19 (0)
• It's been fun reading all your comments, ladies. I'm hoping more will post who already have dc in college or even beyond college. Thanks. nt - Anna 11:26 Mar 19 (0)
• But time... (still ranting!) (and long) - AnnieN 17:51 Mar 18 (2)
  • thoughts on math and college requirements...long - Christina in ME 8:05 Mar 19 (1)
    • Thanks so much for your reply... - AnnieN 13:59 Mar 19 (0)
• Appreciate your thoughts, Anna, may I say I think we can do both? (m) - Sandy C. 15:39 Mar 18 (0)
• Wonderful thoughts, Anna! It fits in well with things I have been pondering... - Lori D. 11:12 Mar 18 (0)
• It is a fascinating and terrifying time (m) - JennW in SoCal 7:51 Mar 18 (0)
• A nice reflection, Anna. The means too often becomes the end; it's always good to step back and consider what we're really about with homeschool. Thank you! - Lynne 6:23 Mar 18 (0)

SAT, PSAT, ACT or Iowa Basic Skills Test? - Melissa in Ca 15:24 Mar 17 (3)

• Re: SAT, PSAT, ACT or Iowa Basic Skills Test? - catherine 18:34 Mar 17 (1)
  • Correction here I think... - Christina in ME 11:49 Mar 18 (0)
• SAT, PSAT, ACT are definitely geared towards the college bound. I'd vote IBST. nt - Jean in Wisc. 15:56 Mar 17 (0)

Recommendations for SPANISH Textbook - Tessa 15:18 Mar 17 (16)

• I like BJU Spanish, they are thorough (some topics may go faster than others), they have plenty of resources of non-speaking parents...(m) - karon 6:02 Mar 18 (10)
  • I avoid most BJU products due to their disrespect of (not their disagreement with) other faiths. Do their Spanish texts also have those negative components? nt - Brenda 21:26 Mar 18 (4)
    • I can't speak to that, I've looked at scope & sequence and sample lessons. We are switching to BJU next year (this yr was a co-op and it was okay - not the greatest) (m) - karon 4:28 Mar 19 (0)
    • hmmm...that's odd - momof10 4:26 Mar 19 (2)
      • it depends on your denominational affiliation... - Christina in ME 8:07 Mar 19 (0)
      • I'd say no, but then - momof10 4:27 Mar 19 (0)
  • Karon, is BJU Spanish workable (for a non-speaker) with just the textbooks or do we need homestat? nm - Ang in TX 8:54 Mar 18 (3)
    • Ang - I didn't know what homestat was! I learned something new. No, you do not need homestat. The CD's etc will do fine (nt) - karon 4:33 Mar 19 (0)
    • yes, it's workable for a non-speaking parent. nt - karon 18:55 Mar 18 (0)
    • for a non-speaker I would invest in the CD's (best price on this resource I've seen) m - karon 18:53 Mar 18 (0)
  • *for* nt - karon 6:03 Mar 18 (0)
• Which college ? - LH 17:21 Mar 17 (4)
  • Actually, the foreign language description doesn't say anything about "certified" courses. - Jenny in Florida 18:20 Mar 17 (2)
    • Hmm, I'll have to look into this; a local charter school - LH 19:11 Mar 17 (1)
      • This has a clickable link to "certified" courses and mentions being listed on "your school's UC certified course list " (link - UC 19:51 Mar 17 (0)
  • in lieu of "certified" courses; satisfying A-G by "examination" link - just to clear things up 17:26 Mar 17 (0)

Would a study of "The Annotated Arch: History Of Architecture" be enough ( plus a composer study) to be considered fine arts on a transcript? NT - Quiver0f10 15:06 Mar 17 (3)

• I would throw in some attendance at concerts,plays, museums... - stef in colorado 16:32 Mar 17 (2)
  • Thanks. Just .5. I was planning on the Mona Lisa book, too and then study some composers. I don't have any museums and stuff, but I can probably get videos from my library nt - Quiver0f10 16:41 Mar 17 (1)
    • We *really* like Sister Wendy...her passion for art is contagious.... - Laurel in CA 13:05 Mar 18 (0)

My favorite homeschool "curriculum talking" friend is not home this weekend...... I need some help getting motivated to plan for next year.... - Pam L 15:00 Mar 17 (1)

• We've been pleased with Lial's for Algebra and Jacobs for Geometry. (nm) - Kareni 6:46 Mar 19 (0)

Just found a great buy on Lial's Intermediate Algebra. Is that the one I need to follow after Lial's Intro? There are so many of these texts; I'm confused. nm - Ang in TX 13:42 Mar 17 (1)

• Yes, Intermediate Algebra follows Intro Algebra. NT - Carrie in NC 14:38 Mar 17 (0)

Anna - do you have a teacher's edition or teacher key to Human Odyssey? for answers to ?s in SE? nt - Janet 13:23 Mar 17 (3)

• I have a student edition/TE set. nt - Anna 13:50 Mar 17 (2)
  • Is this the set that you bought together from the publisher? or did you purchase from another website? nt - Janet 17:01 Mar 17 (1)
    • Actually, I purchased it "gently used"... - Anna 20:44 Mar 17 (0)

Any homeschoolers here that "Block" schedule?? more - Pam L 13:02 Mar 17 (8)

• Could someone show me on a daily and hourly basis how this is done? - Jan P. 8:28 Mar 18 (4)
  • When I was doing school on a block schedule (many moons ago) ... - Kareni 6:49 Mar 19 (0)
  • I dont have a schedule however... - myfairladies 17:03 Mar 18 (0)
  • Almost all the schools in Ontario schedule this way... - myfairladies 11:58 Mar 18 (0)
  • That's what I've always thought ... the doubling up during the "on" semester or block - LH 9:26 Mar 18 (0)
• I think most high schools have seven different classes at once... - mom2abc 7:59 Mar 18 (1)
  • Around here almost all the high schools, public and private, are on block scheduling now. NT - Carrie in NC 13:13 Mar 18 (0)
• Yep. Its called "Semesters" here... - myfairladies 16:03 Mar 17 (0)

I need an inexpensive thorough writing curriculum I can do with my 10th, 11th and 12th graders. I don't have much writing experience myself. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 12:03 Mar 17 (11)

• "Skills for Literary Analysis" by Stobaugh...he has another level higher (can't remember title)..(m) - karon 6:10 Mar 18 (2)
  • forgot - I ordered it in through Barnes & Nobel for 20% teacher discount. Friend bought it at Provident Bookstore.nt - karon 6:11 Mar 18 (1)
    • Thank you, I will look into this. nt - Quiver0f10 6:35 Mar 18 (0)
• Re: I need an inexpensive thorough writing curriculum I can do with my 10th, 11th and 12th graders. I don't have much writing experience myself. Thanks! nt - Melody In Texas 13:48 Mar 17 (1)
  • Yes, we need form not more creative writing, thanks nt - Quiver0f10 15:19 Mar 17 (0)
• At the suggestion of some on this board, - momof10 13:04 Mar 17 (3)
  • Vote #3!! - lizzie 16:29 Mar 18 (0)
  • I give this a very strong second vote! nt - MamaBess 15:26 Mar 17 (0)
  • Thanks for the suggestion, I am going to look at this more nt - Quiver0f10 15:18 Mar 17 (0)
• We like Wordsmith/ Wordsmith Craftsman and Writing Skills from EPS. Both are cheap and can be used independently. nt - Luann in ID 12:59 Mar 17 (1)
  • Thanks, the wordsmith books look like they might be a good fit nt - Quiver0f10 15:17 Mar 17 (0)

Grade 12 English...last shot at literature study...what would you cover? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:59 Mar 17 (17)

• Does he enjoy Science Fiction? - Moira in MA 13:22 Mar 17 (4)
  • oooh yeah! There's some great sci-fi lit. that would launch great discussion... - Lori D. 20:59 Mar 17 (2)
    • Printing this list!! ( One author correction.) - Carrie in NC 13:20 Mar 18 (0)
    • and a few more titles... - Lori D. 21:12 Mar 17 (0)
  • Interesting suggestion! Thanks!--nt - StaceyL in Canada, serious science fiction fan 14:22 Mar 17 (0)
• I chose to do Sonlight's British Literature with my son because... - Padmé 13:09 Mar 17 (0)
• I would consider British Christian Authors from Hewitt's Lightning Lit series . . .m - Luann in ID 13:09 Mar 17 (4)
  • Oh, yes--I forgot about Hewitt, which does look good. Question: do you have to use the book editions they sell, or will any edition of the texts work with their guides?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:36 Mar 17 (2)
    • Any edition will work with the guides. nt - Katia 16:56 Mar 17 (1)
      • Thank you.--nt - StaceyL 18:28 Mar 17 (0)
  • That's what sprung (sprang?) to my mind, too... - Laura in CT 14:02 Mar 17 (0)
• Re: Grade 12 English...last shot at literature study...what would you cover? (m) - Jean in Wisc. 12:05 Mar 17 (5)
  • Jean,I'm so sorry about your foal... - StaceyL in Canada 14:20 Mar 17 (2)
    • Me, too, Jean. It is so sad! - Carrie in NC 14:47 Mar 17 (1)
      • Thank you. I'm gonna miss the little guy. :-( nt - Jean in Wisc. 21:53 Mar 17 (0)
  • It sounds like you've covered quite a bit with your son already. May I... - Merry 12:19 Mar 17 (1)
    • Oh, and you said your ds enjoys drama. How about a couple of Shakespeare plays or other plays?nm - Merry 12:21 Mar 17 (0)

BJU Algebra 2 & Chemistry w/Homestat....is anyone familiar with this? - Melissa in Ca 11:41 Mar 17 (6)

• what she said, and a bit more... - Valerie (TX) 12:24 Mar 17 (2)
  • Is Mr. Seely still teaching physics? (+ more on Mr. Conn) - momof10 13:02 Mar 17 (1)
    • Yes, at least this year, which we are taping...Thx for comments. nt - Valerie(TX) 9:28 Mar 20 (0)
• The math and sciences are well done in Homesat - momof10 11:54 Mar 17 (2)
  • Re: The math and sciences are well done in Homesat - Melissa in Ca 15:01 Mar 17 (1)
    • I think so (more) - momof10 15:34 Mar 17 (0)

Teaching Co. has a free lecture available for downloading...........St. Patrick.....www.teach12.com.....nt - Lesley in Ky 11:38 Mar 17 (0)

Spanish? The Learnables? - Krystal 9:46 Mar 17 (10)

• She's doing German, but mine is switching to Learnables for next year. - Jenny in Florida 13:52 Mar 17 (0)
• My 9th grader is using The Learnables Spanish this year... - Kelly in VA 12:36 Mar 17 (0)
• my $0.02 worth (m) - Valerie (TX) 12:34 Mar 17 (4)
  • Valerie, what would you suggest then for grammar workbooks? - Christina in ME 15:39 Mar 17 (1)
    • well... - Valerie(TX) 9:57 Mar 20 (0)
  • Which high school Spanish would you suggest for homeschool/independent study ? ? - Valerie 13:12 Mar 17 (1)
    • Hard question... - Valerie(TX) 9:45 Mar 20 (0)
• Re: Spanish? The Learnables? - Christina in ME 9:54 Mar 17 (2)
  • Re: Spanish? The Learnables? - Krystal 10:28 Mar 17 (1)
    • Re: Spanish? The Learnables? - Christina in ME 10:53 Mar 17 (0)

Anne/PA...I left you a message in a thread that is buried below (nt) - Margaret H 9:41 Mar 17 (0)

If you have Notgrass World History close at hand, can you help me out? - Kelli in TN 8:12 Mar 17 (3)

• Here's a general idea of some of the assignments. - Brit 10:04 Mar 17 (2)
  • Perfect! That'll occupy her until July!! Thank you for taking the time! nt - Kelli in TN 10:07 Mar 17 (1)
    • Ooh, that was a speedy reply, lol. Glad to be of help ;o) nt - Brit 10:09 Mar 17 (0)

6th grader doing well in Math 7/6...how important to do 87 or alg 1/2? He needs a challenge. nt - Lynne 8:08 Mar 17 (13)

• Keep him on track with Saxon and suppliment with Jacob's "Mathematics: A Human Endeavor" nt - LauraC 13:39 Mar 17 (0)
• Some ideas - LH 11:10 Mar 17 (2)
  • These things are kind of what I was considering. Thank you for your suggestions and taking time to write them out. - Lynne 12:01 Mar 17 (1)
    • You're welcome. - LH 12:13 Mar 17 (0)
• I don't think you will have any problems going straight into Algebra 1/2. nm - Ang in TX 8:50 Mar 17 (8)
  • Thank you, but I'm more curious if he could go into alg 1. Maybe 1/2 is best not skipped over, but I was wondering if it could be. - Lynne 9:38 Mar 17 (7)
    • There are new concepts in Algebra 1/2 that are not covered in Algebra 1... - Jann in TX 11:05 Mar 17 (6)
      • These things are kind of what I was considering. Thank you for your suggestions and taking time to write them out. - Lynne 12:03 Mar 17 (1)
        • oops, sorry for the double! - *blush* 12:10 Mar 17 (0)
      • ITA! Not sure why you would want to skip. - Susan 11:13 Mar 17 (3)
        • Also and for other readers... which edition of Saxon do you own? Depending on edition the skip is either 87 or 1/2 it depends on newer/older editions... - LH 12:14 Mar 17 (0)
        • why you would want to skip.... - me again 12:09 Mar 17 (1)
          • Another thought on missing concepts... ALEKS - LH 12:17 Mar 17 (0)

Has anyone used Tell Me More foreign language software? (m)... - Sabrina in NY 6:44 Mar 17 (2)

• Re: Has anyone used Tell Me More foreign language software? (m)... - Yolanda 16:28 Mar 17 (1)
  • Thank you, Yolanda! (nt( - Sabrina in NY 18:20 Mar 20 (0)

Dd built a website on Malaysia (brag-alert??) -Take a look - Osmosis Mom 6:39 Mar 17 (2)

• what I saw was great, but the data transfer limit kicked in (m) - Valerie (TX) 12:30 Mar 17 (0)
• the link tells me it's unavailable... :( nt - TinaM 8:55 Mar 17 (0)

??????Is there a supplement to help with Algebra word problems????? - Judy of VA 5:43 Mar 17 (2)

• Thank you Sandy, I will look into it! - Judy of VA 11:11 Mar 18 (0)
• We use the Algebra Word Problems books from Critical Thinking/Bright Minds. (m) - Sandy 6:20 Mar 17 (0)

Lial's BCM: Should my ds (10yrs.) begin using a calculator for those sums for which it is - Nissi 4:56 Mar 17 (3)

• Thank you ladies. nt - Nissi 10:47 Mar 17 (0)
• For problems where calulator usage is indicated, use it. nt - Anna 5:54 Mar 17 (0)
• Use it - Jean in Wisc. 5:07 Mar 17 (0)

Need some help w/ds who gets all the concepts but has trouble w/ computation...(m) - Lynne 19:43 Mar 16 (3)

• Re: Need some help w/ds who gets all the concepts but has trouble w/ computation...(m) - Laurie4b 20:29 Mar 16 (1)
  • Thanks both of you, these are good ideas.... - Lynne 4:43 Mar 17 (0)
• Has he learned to write it all out -- all the calculations, all the steps? - Jean in Wisc. 19:46 Mar 16 (0)

To Moira: (brought up below) which Algebra and Geometry did you use for your RIGHT brainer? - JWebb 18:49 Mar 16 (3)

• we used Jacobs, then Singapore, now English system maths - moira 0:04 Mar 17 (2)
  • Can you answer more questions... - Janet 13:21 Mar 17 (1)
    • Re: Can you answer more questions... - moira 8:59 Mar 18 (0)

Anyone here completed R&S Spelling all the way through 8th grade? Question about it vs. vocabulary/roots study (cross post from K-8 board, since I might have a better chance getting an answer from someone who has finished 8th grade :o) - Robin in Tx 18:46 Mar 16 (2)

• Re: Anyone here completed R&S Spelling all the way through 8th grade? Question about it vs. vocabulary/roots study (cross post from K-8 board, since I might have a better chance getting an answer from someone who has finished 8th grade :o) - Heather C (Canada) 7:26 Mar 17 (1)
  • Thanks, Heather! That was a very helpful post! Thanks for taking the time and answering so thoroughly. nt - Robin in Tx 16:51 Mar 17 (0)

Apologia Biology--it seems like a *lot*... - AnnieN 18:26 Mar 16 (3)

• It was certainly more than I had in high school... - Laura in CT 14:05 Mar 17 (0)
• And there are people that think Apologia doesn't cover enough... It's more than I ever covered in HS, but college does get a bit more detailed - m - StaceyinLA 6:50 Mar 17 (0)
• Re: Apologia Biology--it seems like a *lot*... - tinag 5:56 Mar 17 (0)

feeling overwhelmed with my 9th graders schedule for next month.....Can you please share your schedule with me? - Kelli 17:36 Mar 16 (28)

• Here are my plans so far for 9th.. - Gloria 17:40 Mar 17 (1)
  • He will also be using Rod and Staff 7th grade for English and Vocabulary for Enjoyment by AMSCO.nt - Gloria 17:43 Mar 17 (0)
• My 9th grader's schedule... - Laurie 15:28 Mar 17 (0)
• Plans for 9th next year... - Katia 13:39 Mar 17 (0)
• My 9th graders (twin boys) this year . . . - Luann in ID 12:05 Mar 17 (4)
  • Luann, I think the middle school years are quite distracting to boys. I've seen *great* progress in my 14 yo ds as well. - FloridaLisa 17:14 Mar 17 (3)
    • It is interesting to see you say that . . .m - Luann in ID 7:17 Mar 18 (2)
      • Congratulations! :o) nt - FloridaLisa 17:36 Mar 18 (1)
        • Now I have all these "Cheaper by the Dozen" comments in my head! nt - FloridaLisa, mom to a mere half-dozen :o) 17:38 Mar 18 (0)
• for next year - karon 11:30 Mar 17 (0)
• Re: feeling overwhelmed with my 9th graders schedule for next month.....Can you please share your schedule with me? - Lori L 10:17 Mar 17 (0)
• Re: feeling overwhelmed with my 9th graders schedule for next month.....Can you please share your schedule with me? - Des 9:11 Mar 17 (0)
• My 9th grader..... - Kelli in TN 8:02 Mar 17 (0)
• Here's what my dd's courses for next year look like at the moment - Moira in MA 7:04 Mar 17 (2)
  • I'll have a 9th gr. doing Core 200 next year... - Laurel in CA 10:55 Mar 17 (1)
    • Sorry Laurel, can't help -- this is for next year (nt) - Moira in MA 13:42 Mar 17 (0)
• I have a 9th grader finishing up this year... - Kelly in VA 6:42 Mar 17 (2)
  • Talk to me about Total Health - I have one that's about midway through 9th material - m - StaceyinLA 6:56 Mar 17 (1)
    • I like it... - Kelly in VA 9:38 Mar 17 (0)
• Re: feeling overwhelmed with my 9th graders schedule for next month.....Can you please share your schedule with me? - Mandy in TN 6:24 Mar 17 (2)
  • Mandy -- can you share with me what you are using to teach Intro to Islam and Intro to the Koran? - stef in colorado 9:45 Mar 17 (1)
    • Intro to Islam - Mandy in TN 9:56 Mar 18 (0)
• Do you mean next year's schedule? If so, here goes... - Ang in TX 6:20 Mar 17 (1)
  • Planning for next year, too. Here's what's on-tap.... - Laurel in CA 11:02 Mar 17 (0)
• Are you looking for day-by-day routine or a list of curriculum/materials? (nt) - Jenny in Florida 19:48 Mar 16 (3)
  • Re: Are you looking for day-by-day routine or a list of curriculum/materials? (nt) - Kelli 5:42 Mar 17 (2)
    • Okay. Here's what mine did last year: - Jenny in Florida 8:14 Mar 17 (1)
      • How did you like Hakim's Freedom? nt - Mandy in TN 10:07 Mar 18 (0)

Any recommendations for some movies depicting/taking place in Egypt? - Osmosis Mom 15:48 Mar 16 (2)

• David Macauley's "Pyramid"; NOVA's "This Old Pyramid"... - Lori D. 19:04 Mar 16 (1)
  • Thanks, Lori! (m) - Osmosis Mom 4:38 Mar 17 (0)

Please, oh please...just one more question about BCM... - Robin in DFW 15:46 Mar 16 (2)

• Sure, as long as your dc is self-motivated and doesn't struggle much with math. The explanations and examples are more than sufficient and very easy to follow. nt - Anna 17:48 Mar 16 (0)
• My non-math loving dd used it independently... - Jann in TX 17:47 Mar 16 (0)

could someone link me to the general board? I`m still getting a blank screen. nt - Tracey 14:56 Mar 16 (3)

• First time trying to link something. If it doesn't work, go to the curriculum board. THere's a link there. lInk inside, otherwise nt. - Raders Fan 16:28 Mar 16 (1)
  • Thanks! - Tracey 19:19 Mar 16 (0)
• Me too, maybe it's down for the day. nt - Paz 15:17 Mar 16 (0)

Anyone familiar with the Baylor Honors college? - Chris in So Cal 14:50 Mar 16 (0)

Asking for input-What to do after Saxon Alg II - percytruffle 13:41 Mar 16 (3)

• He will have to have the Advanced Math to get his full Geometry credit. If you are not - m - StaceyinLA 13:58 Mar 16 (2)
  • Re: He will have to have the Advanced Math to get his full Geometry credit. If you are not - m - percytruffle 14:16 Mar 16 (1)
    • Re: He will have to have the Advanced Math to get his full Geometry credit. If you are not - m - kate randall 15:51 Mar 16 (0)

"UHH, MOM, I don't think this is G-rated!!!" - Texans-R-Us 11:21 Mar 16 (6)

• I guess I should say, "that's reassuring," but it just isn't. THANK-YOU, though, for taking the time to share! nt - 'Texans' 15:46 Mar 16 (0)
• This happens to all of us... - Liz in Northern CA 13:38 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: "UHH, MOM, I don't think this is G-rated!!!" - Kathleen 13:22 Mar 16 (3)
  • Kathleen, is TOG the way to go? or do others cover these areas also?... - TEX 15:53 Mar 16 (1)
    • Re: Kathleen, is TOG the way to go? or do others cover these areas also?... - Kathleen 17:21 Mar 16 (0)
  • the ideal lit guide - kate randall 15:26 Mar 16 (0)

Best place to buy Jacob's geometry? TIA! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 11:09 Mar 16 (3)

• We bought it from www.bywayofthefamily.com (link inside) - Beth S. 19:52 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: Best place to buy Jacob's geometry? TIA! nt - MaryM 15:50 Mar 16 (0)
• PA Homeschoolers used to sell used texts and would buy them back if you bought from them. Check there nt - Anita in PA 12:03 Mar 16 (0)

Looking for secular French for High School- not for beginners - Hallie 10:37 Mar 16 (7)

• My ds used a text at community college (m) - Sandy C. 12:49 Mar 16 (0)
• My ds used a text at community college (m) - Sandy C. 12:49 Mar 16 (1)
  • Sorry for double post. Link inside - Sandy C. 12:51 Mar 16 (0)
• Try French First Year, French Two Years, etc. (link inside) - Lori in Ontario 11:12 Mar 16 (1)
  • We use these - Ruth in Ottawa 13:18 Mar 16 (0)
• I am looking at French in Action by Yale University - Katia 10:48 Mar 16 (1)
  • We also use this - Ruth in Ottawa 13:21 Mar 16 (0)

Who is the current publisher for Spielvogel's Human Odyssey? - KidsHappen 10:34 Mar 16 (2)

• For the 1998 version - Susan in IL 17:53 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: Who is the current publisher for Spielvogel's Human Odyssey? - cindy b in st. louis 10:53 Mar 16 (0)

H.S. Spanish? - Sylvia 10:00 Mar 16 (6)

• thanks for your input, will look into En Espanol (nt) - Sylvia 16:07 Mar 18 (0)
• Re: H.S. Spanish? - Susan in IL 4:46 Mar 17 (3)
  • What didn't you like about BJU? nt - Christi/NC 5:16 Mar 17 (2)
    • Re: What didn't you like about BJU? - Susan in IL 7:06 Mar 17 (1)
      • I really appreciate your review! - Christi/NC 15:08 Mar 17 (0)
• I would recommend BJU.... - Kelly in VA 10:26 Mar 16 (0)

Has anyone used Merit badge requirements for high school level classes? more - Emily T. 9:30 Mar 16 (4)

• Don't want you to feel ignored, Emily... - Janet in WA 16:12 Mar 16 (2)
  • Thanks, Janet. My son is finally motivated about something... - Emily T. 12:28 Mar 17 (1)
    • Go for it. I think this is a cool idea. - Lisa R in BRD 4:36 Mar 18 (0)
• Correct link - Emily T. 9:31 Mar 16 (0)

What about using the Trail Guides to US & World Geography (secondary level of course) for Geography credit for 9th grade?? nt - StaceyinLA 9:07 Mar 16 (0)

Is there a workbook which teaches how to use a graphing calculator? (more) - Kathy in NC 8:34 Mar 16 (6)

• Google works - DianeR 3:42 Mar 17 (0)
• Here's a link to a video on how to use it. (m) - MaryM 15:23 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: Is there a workbook which teaches how to use a graphing calculator? (more) - Tessa 9:44 Mar 16 (3)
  • I have a TI-83 Plus.... - Kathy in NC 10:32 Mar 16 (2)
    • There are a series of TI-## for Dummies books (m) - Jane in NC 11:49 Mar 16 (0)
    • Re: I have a TI-83 Plus.... - Tessa 11:08 Mar 16 (0)

Is anyone else having problems getting to the general board? I`m just getting a blank. nt - Tracey 8:14 Mar 16 (1)

• Me too, Tracey! - Brenda From Tenn 8:39 Mar 16 (0)

American Literature - Give me your input - DollyM 8:08 Mar 16 (7)

• Re: American Literature - Give me your input - kate randall 11:09 Mar 19 (0)
• I love Am. Lit. I'd check out Sonlight's Am Lit suggestions. Also, - Chris in VA 16:22 Mar 16 (1)
  • In high school, I think I read something by Theodore Dreisser (sp?) - Laurel in CA 11:47 Mar 17 (0)
• Re: American Literature - Give me your input - catherine 14:39 Mar 16 (3)
  • Good ideas, but HofD? - DollyM 15:28 Mar 16 (2)
    • considering The Great Gatsby . . . - Anita in ID 10:37 Mar 17 (0)
    • Oops - Conrad's Polish, not American :) - catherine 17:47 Mar 16 (0)

Lial's BCM solutions manual...does this have the - Robin in DFW 7:48 Mar 16 (2)

• The student's solutions manual has the odd problems worked out. nt - Jann in TX 13:47 Mar 16 (0)
• I don't have the BCM one, but the other solutions manuals for the Lial books have the odd problems all worked out. (m) - Carrie in NC 13:24 Mar 16 (0)

How do you count typing for high school? Do you have to have so many hours for a credit?(nt) - tinag 7:27 Mar 16 (7)

• The way we did it ........... - lamb 8:17 Mar 16 (6)
  • Apparently, I'm not too demanding ! LOL! - Jean in Wisc. 9:36 Mar 16 (5)
    • Can you give 1 credit for typing or is the max .5? (nt) - tinag 9:47 Mar 16 (4)
      • The schools around here have keyboarding class - Christi/NC 11:06 Mar 16 (1)
        • Right! (m) - lamb 11:09 Mar 16 (0)
      • I would guess that .5 is the maximum you can give for just typing. (m) - lamb 10:05 Mar 16 (1)
        • Thanks everyone for the input! (nt) - tinag 17:03 Mar 16 (0)

Write Source writing instructions? - kris 6:35 Mar 16 (2)

• In the middle school grades the sourcebooks have the writing assignments... - Paz 10:01 Mar 16 (0)
• Write Source assignments... - Anna 7:22 Mar 16 (0)

OK - I'm tired and need input - momof10 6:26 Mar 16 (12)

• I see that PA Homeschoolers High School diploma program calls for "at least two-thirds" of a textbook covered in order to receive credit for a full course... - Anne/PA 13:29 Mar 16 (1)
  • Isn't it different, though, with curriculum designed for homeschool use? - Jenny in Florida 19:56 Mar 16 (0)
• When we have to pick up the pace . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:07 Mar 16 (0)
• Well.......... - lamb 8:25 Mar 16 (3)
  • Thanks for your input -- Apologia is one of the courses (more) - momof10 9:52 Mar 16 (2)
    • You will have to have him complete the Apologia book to give him credit - m - StaceyinLA 14:02 Mar 16 (1)
      • I've already told him that we're going to do like - momof10 14:24 Mar 16 (0)
• My dd's experience at a PS - LH 7:24 Mar 16 (1)
  • We had a similar experience here with Spanish... - momof10 7:31 Mar 16 (0)
• we've talked about this in co-op a lot (m) - Sandy C. 7:23 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: OK - I'm tired and need input - Christina in ME 6:51 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: OK - I'm tired and need input - Sandy 6:37 Mar 16 (0)

can we talk about graduation ceremonies? - Sandy C. 4:33 Mar 16 (3)

• I doubt I can help, since we did most of our stuff locally - m - StaceyinLA 14:08 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: can we talk about graduation ceremonies? - Teresa in MO 5:28 Mar 16 (1)
  • Thanks, I emailed you. nt - Sandy C. 6:09 Mar 16 (0)

Book recommendations about HS high school - Barbara in VA 3:52 Mar 16 (3)

• Homeschooling High School by Jeanne Gowan Dennis--my favorite. (nt) - Kathleen 5:59 Mar 16 (2)
  • I like this one also...for the "whys" and overview; but Home Designed High School by Diana Johnson is my favorite planning guide is... - Donna in AL 6:27 Mar 16 (1)
    • Thanks, very helpful!! nt - Barbara in VA 8:42 Mar 16 (0)

Book recommendations about HS high school - Barbara in VA 3:51 Mar 16 (1)

• Oops, sorry for the double post, need more coffee! - Barbara in VA 3:53 Mar 16 (0)

Literature guides - Suzanne 20:04 Mar 15 (2)

• Re: Literature guides - Yolanda 20:08 Mar 15 (1)
  • others that came up on google search... - Lori D. 20:50 Mar 15 (0)

Are there math series that are geared toward the more right-brained student (aspiring ballerina-artist)?.... - Margaret H 19:18 Mar 15 (5)

• Look at Harold Jacob's books - Ruth in Ottawa 5:18 Mar 16 (2)
  • We use Jacobs also for Algebra, but have supplemented with Algebra Success in 20 Minutes by Learning Express, which has been very helpful. nm - Chris in VA 6:49 Mar 16 (1)
    • Could you give more details on Algebra Success... I'll have a rt. brain learner doing algebra in 2 years. Thx!! (nt) - Lori D. 21:17 Mar 17 (0)
• geometry or anything with proofs - moira 0:04 Mar 16 (1)
  • Moira, this is so my son! So, what Geometry and Algebra curriculums did you use? PLEASE TELL!! nt - J.Webb 11:26 Mar 16 (0)

I want to open up a little more discussion on TT, MUS and Classmate - Trish H 18:33 Mar 15 (23)

• Re: I want to open up a little more discussion on TT, MUS and Classmate - Christy Walters 12:46 Mar 18 (0)
• Further discussion on this... - Tessa 9:33 Mar 16 (2)
  • Potters School is very particular about their math courses... - Christina in ME 14:12 Mar 16 (0)
  • Proof are what taught me to think. I think they are important... - Nan in Mass 12:45 Mar 16 (0)
• Trish, here are some posts that may interest you - m - StaceyinLA 8:35 Mar 16 (0)
• We started the year with MUS, but switched to TT - Cindy in WA 5:56 Mar 16 (0)
• TT....and retention... - Donna in AL 5:54 Mar 16 (2)
  • This is an excellent post. ITA. - Katia 10:45 Mar 16 (0)
  • For Classmate you do not have to go to the site to print problems - they are right there on the cd - m - StaceyinLA 7:59 Mar 16 (0)
• I have used hs level MUS - Teresa in MO 5:39 Mar 16 (1)
  • If the MUS pre-calc is very challenging, the others must be strong enough programs to prepare you for that... nt - StaceyinLA 8:00 Mar 16 (0)
• Classmate vs TT - momof10 19:12 Mar 15 (4)
  • Every piece of info is VERY valuable! - Trish H 19:34 Mar 15 (3)
    • Re: Every piece of info is VERY valuable! - Yolanda 20:06 Mar 15 (2)
      • This is helpful, but can you explain... - Trish H 22:14 Mar 15 (1)
        • Re: This is helpful, but can you explain... - Yolanda 23:12 Mar 15 (0)
• Well, my take on some of this... m - StaceyinLA 19:06 Mar 15 (6)
  • Stacey, I totally agree with you. We have used MUS all the way through except for last year when my so used Lial's BCM.. An as far as I have seen MUS is just as good as any other program and trust me I have bought and looked at alot of them.LOL nt - Gloria 7:03 Mar 16 (1)
    • should say when my *son*.. I wish I did not type so fast then maybe I would not have so many errors. Oh well.....nt - Gloria 7:04 Mar 16 (0)
  • Stacey, you've really added some good points... - Trish H 19:53 Mar 15 (3)
    • Well - m - StaceyinLA 20:50 Mar 15 (2)
      • Your reasoning helps to shed some light... - Trish H 22:36 Mar 15 (1)
        • 3 logic programs...lol - Christina in Me 7:01 Mar 16 (0)

for those interested in Singapore Interactive Science but concerned about the lab equipment..... - Peela 17:53 Mar 15 (0)

Rising 9th grader wants to go to school - Not my usual name 17:34 Mar 15 (9)

• OK here are some thoughts... - Christina in ME 9:27 Mar 16 (0)
• Thanks everyone! School won't work even p/t... - Not my usual name 8:20 Mar 16 (0)
• We faced this with our dd... - Beth in OH 17:59 Mar 15 (6)
  • My daughter will be doing this next year as a freshman....she can take up to 3 courses, which she is planning to do. (nt) - Margaret H 19:05 Mar 15 (5)
    • Margaret, can you tell us more about that? How does the paperwork go? - Anne/PA 4:38 Mar 16 (4)
      • Working with high school - kate randall 0:44 Mar 17 (0)
      • Not Margaret, but this might help... - Beth in OH 6:15 Mar 16 (2)
        • Interesting, Beth! Thank you for sharing... - Anne/PA 10:21 Mar 16 (1)
          • Hi Anne, just seeing your post to me now...we are in Pittsburgh, PA... - Margaret H 9:39 Mar 17 (0)

Suggestions for a health program for 10th grader - nt - StaceyinLA 16:36 Mar 15 (1)

• Fully annotated research paper on a health topic. - DollyM 19:02 Mar 15 (0)

Aeneid book discussion - kate randall 16:27 Mar 15 (2)

• Okay, I'm lost....where are you? - Kelli 17:19 Mar 15 (1)
  • Re: Okay, I'm lost....where are you? - kate randall 17:25 Mar 15 (0)

Help! Lost a bookmark to history curriculum - Beth 15:51 Mar 15 (0)

Dave Ramsey financial course for high school - Trudi 12:28 Mar 15 (15)

• Thanks for the feedback! I've been sick, so haven't checked board until today. (nt) - Trudi 17:01 Mar 16 (0)
• How religious is this?... - Nan in Mass 6:27 Mar 16 (4)
  • Religious Content of FPNG - Heather in WA 8:01 Mar 16 (3)
    • where in wa are you - kate randall 15:31 Mar 16 (1)
      • No Matter What - Heather in WA 23:41 Mar 16 (0)
    • Thank you. It sounds ok. nm - Nan in Mass 12:49 Mar 16 (0)
• Where can I find more info on this program? (link?) thanks. nt - JC in ON 1:35 Mar 16 (1)
  • www.daveramsey.com - Heather in WA 8:21 Mar 16 (0)
• My teen boys thought it was great & I did too! (more) - Dawn in MI 17:55 Mar 15 (0)
• Financial Peace for the Next Generation - Heather in WA 12:34 Mar 15 (5)
  • Are you using the kit or just the student workbook? I really enjoy DR stuff and this looks great but I about choked on the price LOL nt - Quiver0f10 15:22 Mar 15 (4)
    • We've got the whole kit... - Heather in WA 21:28 Mar 15 (3)
      • Will you be selling it when you're done? I might be interested :-) - Quiver0f10 7:03 Mar 16 (2)
        • I'll email you later today...m - Heather in WA 8:18 Mar 16 (1)
          • Great! Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:09 Mar 16 (0)

Will a student transition easily from Rod & Staff Math to TT? and if so - Chris in CA 11:34 Mar 15 (1)

• Re: Will a student transition easily from Rod & Staff Math to TT? and if so - Cindy in WA 5:36 Mar 16 (0)

PSAT and Christian school recruiting - Kathi 11:18 Mar 15 (3)

• recruiters at homeschool conventions (m) - Sandy C. 4:29 Mar 16 (0)
• Re: PSAT and Christian school recruiting - Margaret in CO 14:42 Mar 15 (1)
  • or look for a Christian College fair in your area - Aria 16:03 Mar 15 (0)

For MUS Algebra I and Geometry, do I need the manipulatives? - Claire 10:49 Mar 15 (1)

• Never mind. After doing more research on the website, I ordered - Claire 10:59 Mar 15 (0)

Any ideas for an introductory graphic design course for 9th grader? nt - Marge 10:43 Mar 15 (0)

If you have a high schooler in California... - Allison 10:21 Mar 15 (11)

• Thanks for sharing the ideas/experiences with cc classes... - Allison 16:30 Mar 15 (1)
  • Allison: The dozens of California homeschoolers I know go the CC route in high school. That's our plan when we get there (I also have a middle schooler in CA). (nt) - LSC 12:48 Mar 16 (0)
• We did community college instead of high school... - Ellie 10:57 Mar 15 (7)
  • Same here; CC for first two year is our first-choice college - LH 13:04 Mar 15 (6)
    • I doubt that... - Ellie 16:09 Mar 15 (5)
      • Many charter schools ARE accredited - JennW in SoCal 21:35 Mar 15 (2)
        • I think it's many are, many are not. And I'm sure some are "still in the process" - LH 9:12 Mar 16 (0)
        • Western Association of Schools and Colleges... - Ellie 22:20 Mar 15 (0)
      • I may doubt it too; that's why I mentioned that regional accreditation would be a factor if using a charter school or UC/CSU prep purposes (NT) - LH 17:05 Mar 15 (0)
      • CAVA (K12 charter in CA) is claiming that their high school courses satisfy UC admissions reqmts. nt - Allison 16:27 Mar 15 (0)
• We are following a standard college prep path, more or less, but you should know.... - Laurel in CA 10:38 Mar 15 (0)

any thoughts on early specialization? - moira 9:56 Mar 15 (6)

• OT: general ed in college - DianeR 11:31 Mar 15 (0)
• Hi Moira, I was actually going to contact you about how people homeschool in UK past GCSE's (m) - Elizabeth 11:07 Mar 15 (1)
  • I hadn't thought about Scottish universities - moira 0:26 Mar 16 (0)
• No experience with that, but remember that engineering school here... - Nan in Mass 10:08 Mar 15 (2)
  • Engineering students often have to take technical writing instead of english comp. - Laurel in CA 10:39 Mar 15 (1)
    • I had tech writing and a general lit class... - Nan in Mass 6:35 Mar 16 (0)

forum for college entrance - moira 9:11 Mar 15 (4)

• Also: - DianeR 11:36 Mar 15 (2)
  • What was the censorship about?nt - Elizabeth 16:10 Mar 15 (1)
    • Re: What was the censorship about?nt - DianeR 4:10 Mar 16 (0)
• There's a yahoo list: homschool2college (nt) - Anna 9:34 Mar 15 (0)

What would you use for 10th grade Spanish after completing SOS Spanish 2 in 9th grade???nt - Praisefor3 7:47 Mar 15 (7)

• I wondering this also. Destinos maybe? What do you Destino-experienced moms think? (nt) - Dawn in MI 12:10 Mar 15 (0)
• I prefer BJU press Spanish, you can move as slowly as you wish, but you will be well grounded with grammar as well as conversational spanish. nt - karon 9:05 Mar 15 (4)
  • will BJU work for a parent with no spanish background? - nancy in TN 9:27 Mar 15 (1)
    • yes, it will work..they have CD's and DVD for resource material AND the cost for these native resources is good compared to other less quality ones I've seen. (nt) - karon 4:47 Mar 16 (0)
  • ok...did someone say "Read" yes, Spanish 3 (review the contents pages on bju website to make sure you've covered all of Spanish 2). Ugh, and it's noon - no early morning excuses. :) nt - karon 9:08 Mar 15 (0)
  • I would start with Spanish I, some things will move quickly others will not. nt - karon 9:06 Mar 15 (0)
• In the same boat here...some alternatives inside - Deb in PA 8:11 Mar 15 (0)

Someone posted a website for free lit. study guides recently -- I think the name ended in "--coe"??? Help??! Thanks! (nt) - Lori D. 7:43 Mar 15 (3)

• Maybe GLENCOE ? - LH 8:25 Mar 15 (2)
  • To Glencoe LIterature Guides - Better Link inside 8:26 Mar 15 (1)
    • Thank you! That's it! I'm bookmarking it now! Warmly, Lori (nt) - Lori D. 15:23 Mar 15 (0)

mom2three - I answered your MUS question down the board, but forgot to answer your TOG question - m - StaceyinLA 7:21 Mar 15 (1)

• Re: mom2three - I answered your MUS question down the board, but forgot to answer your TOG question - m - mom2three 20:08 Mar 16 (0)

Has anyone used Singapore Science for HS - CMH 7:06 Mar 15 (0)

To Kathryn about logic book (m) - Mary in Co 6:33 Mar 15 (0)

How many Saxon 1/2 lessons must we complete before we can move on to Saxon Algebra I? Thanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 5:50 Mar 15 (2)

• The back lessons in the 1/2 book have concepts NOT taught in other books... - Jann in TX 10:33 Mar 15 (0)
• I think it's best to complete Saxon titles, then skip ahead where needed in the new book. nt - MichelleM 6:39 Mar 15 (0)

Are you letting your 9th grader... - Liz in Northern CA 23:20 Mar 14 (14)

• This was a hard book for me as a college student - Lisa R in BRD 9:04 Mar 16 (0)
• We won't hit Beloved until 12th grade, but I tell ya, Suetonius is pretty graphic too! (Caeser's swim in the ocean by Capri, anyone?) So,... - Chris in VA 7:01 Mar 16 (1)
  • Oh dear, misspelling Caesar in the middle of Ancients...nt - Chris in Va 16:26 Mar 16 (0)
• Another NO here...nt - Melody In Texas 20:05 Mar 15 (0)
• Re: Are you letting your 9th grader... - Susan in Kansas 17:57 Mar 15 (0)
• Beloved... - Cindy in NH 12:15 Mar 15 (0)
• My son will not be reading these types of books for 9th grade either.nt - Gloria 11:48 Mar 15 (0)
• Not an answer, but how does one find out which books have material I may not want dc to read yet? - Angie 8:50 Mar 15 (3)
  • I just came upon it by... - Liz in Northern CA 9:22 Mar 15 (2)
    • where the bad parts are - kate randall 10:22 Mar 15 (1)
      • I suggested that the webmasters set up wikis for all of the curric discussed here; we could do the high school book titles, too nt - Angie 14:53 Mar 15 (0)
• No...(m) - Kathleen 6:51 Mar 15 (0)
• Re: Are you letting your 9th grader... - kate randall 23:28 Mar 14 (1)
  • Yes, we are... - Liz in Northern CA 23:59 Mar 14 (0)

aeneid in latin? - kate randall 23:10 Mar 14 (2)

• My son used Pharr in college...(m) - Kathleen 6:57 Mar 15 (1)
  • which on-line tutorial - kate randall 8:39 Mar 15 (0)

Thinking of switching from Rod & Staff math to MUS - help pleas (cross-post from K-8) - Chris in CA 20:49 Mar 14 (2)

• We have always used MUS, except for last year when my oldest used Lial's. Now we are back with MUS and will continue all the way through hs with it.nt - Gloria 11:51 Mar 15 (0)
• I responded on the K-8 board, but I do want to add - m - StaceyinLA 21:06 Mar 14 (0)

need help finding topic for term paper - Nancy in TN 19:43 Mar 14 (9)

• http://www.isu.edu/library/research/topics.htm - Dolly: Try this link for ideas 8:16 Mar 15 (0)
• Stupid ? but is the tern paper the same as a research paper? - Kelli 5:09 Mar 15 (7)
  • No, they're different things. -m - Carl 16:59 Mar 15 (0)
  • My shot at "stupid" :o) answer ... - DollyM 8:00 Mar 15 (5)
    • My understanding is just the reverse... - Jill W. 10:38 Mar 15 (3)
      • You're right, DollyM - a term paper is more of a report. A research paper is more indepth. -nt - Carl 17:00 Mar 15 (1)
        • Re: I'm sorry, I meant that Jill was correct, according to most definitions. -nt - Carl 17:01 Mar 15 (0)
      • ROTFLOL it all varies so much doesn't it - Aria 16:10 Mar 15 (0)
    • I never thought about it that way, but that explains why we did a research paper in English class and term papers in our other classes. See, the distinction isn't just in your head, it was used in my high school. :-) nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:27 Mar 15 (0)

High School Geography: Please give suggestions. I know of BJUP Geog and Runkles. Any others that I need to look into? nt - Nissi 17:05 Mar 14 (2)

• Abeka has a one semester ural geography course for 9th grade. nt - Chris in VA 3:50 Mar 15 (0)
• Yep! "Around the World in 180 Days" (m) - lamb 18:27 Mar 14 (0)

Robin Finley's Teaching the Essay- Questions - Katia 16:43 Mar 14 (2)

• I haven't used it yet, but looked it over - Hallie 18:26 Mar 14 (1)
  • Oh, this sounds perfect! - Katia 22:30 Mar 14 (0)

aeneid book 1 - kat e randall 16:09 Mar 14 (4)

• Re: aeneid book 1 - Cedarmom 8:57 Mar 15 (3)
  • Re: aeneid book 1 - kate randall 10:16 Mar 15 (2)
    • Re: aeneid book 1 - Cedarmom 12:04 Mar 15 (1)
      • Re: aeneid book 1 - kate randall 16:15 Mar 15 (0)

Life Prep for Homeschooled Teens by Barbara Frank? - mominindianapolis 16:09 Mar 14 (0)

Cafi Cohen Books? - mominindianapolis 16:08 Mar 14 (3)

• I liked Homeschoolers College Admissions Book (or is it Handbook?) best. nt - Laura in CT 10:48 Mar 15 (0)
• Check your library. Ours here at the end of the world had it. :o) nt - K-FL 5:04 Mar 15 (0)
• Hsing the Teen Years (nt) - Margaret in CO 18:51 Mar 14 (0)

Would MUS Algebra II work for a child who did not do Algebra I with MUS? (more) - Claire 14:46 Mar 14 (2)

• I would think you'd need to do the MUS Algebra I placement test and see how well she fares on that before knowing if she could do the II - nt - StaceyinLA 16:08 Mar 14 (1)
  • Thank you! I forgot all about the placement tests..... nt - Claire 16:32 Mar 14 (0)

Rephrasing my ? below about Apologia Bio - is the 2nd ed significantly different than the 1st?? nt - StaceyinLA 14:00 Mar 14 (5)

• Stacy, there was some discussion below about MP3 format with Apologia---I missed this (m) - Michelle in MO 3:18 Mar 15 (1)
  • I guess not - I thought there was, but it's general, physical and chem - nt - StaceyinLA 9:07 Mar 15 (0)
• Two kids in my biology class are using the older version this year. (m) - FloridaLisa 17:17 Mar 14 (2)
  • Well, I actually have the 1st ed (and oldest dd used it), but with 3 more coming, I'm wondering - m - StaceyinLA 20:36 Mar 14 (1)
    • Well, my personal preference would be to go with the 2nd. (m) - FloridaLisa 4:46 Mar 15 (0)

New here! What after Saxon Adv Math - Lynn in FL 13:47 Mar 14 (2)

• Re: New here! What after Saxon Adv Math - princapecos 14:07 Mar 25 (0)
• Saxon Physics or Calculus...(m) - Kathleen 13:48 Mar 14 (0)

Couple of Interesting Books I've Bought This Week - Jenny in Florida 13:21 Mar 14 (1)

• Thanks for posting (m) - Sandy C. 7:40 Mar 15 (0)

aeneid book discussion - kate randall 12:11 Mar 14 (9)

• Re: aeneid book discussion - Tessa 9:41 Mar 16 (1)
  • Re: aeneid book discussion - kate randall 15:47 Mar 16 (0)
• Kate, Judy or Cedarmom, which version or the book are you using? - Kelli 13:09 Mar 14 (1)
  • aeneid version - kate randall 15:40 Mar 14 (0)
• Re: aeneid book discussion - Judy of VA 12:28 Mar 14 (4)
  • Aeneid discussion - kate randall 17:26 Mar 15 (0)
  • Re: aeneid book discussion - Cedarmom 12:32 Mar 14 (2)
    • How are you doing this? - Kelli 13:07 Mar 14 (1)
      • Re: How are you doing this? - Cedarmom 16:01 Mar 14 (0)

I know its been discussed, but which Teaching Company series is best? - Aria 12:11 Mar 14 (2)

• The Great Music one is wonderful, but I haven't heard the others. nt - Laura in CT 4:09 Mar 15 (1)
  • Thanks - I figure I'll get to them all eventually, lol... - Aria 7:40 Mar 15 (0)

Has anyone used Greenleaf's Study package for history? Need feedback - Judy 11:32 Mar 14 (3)

• I used the packages for Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome several years ago........ - Susan in MS 13:18 Mar 14 (2)
  • Re: Thank you for the insight! - Judy 13:37 Mar 14 (1)
    • Used these for my eldest years ago and... - Elizabeth 5:49 Mar 15 (0)

Jilligan - did you like LFC better than LC (m) - jeanne 11:26 Mar 14 (4)

• Both are good introductory Latin programs. I prefer LfC because (