New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Apr 20 (0)

Big used curriculum consignment sale near Franklin/Spring Hill, TN next weekend - chelsea in TN 21:54 Apr 20 (0)

My 9th grader and my husband have really enjoyed watching 1940s House (a docu-drama concerning WW2 era Britain) which ... - Kareni 19:57 Apr 20 (0)

"Teaching the Classics" dvd seminar for learning how to teach literature to you kids. anyone use this? - Lorraine in BC 19:30 Apr 20 (0)

I know this has been discussed a lot lately but I'm still stuck on foreign language options. (more) - Ang in TX 18:56 Apr 20 (1)

• I'm not sure what age you are working with, but... - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:12 Apr 20 (0)

NEM, NSM and NMC users (Singapore math) - Trish 17:32 Apr 20 (2)

• We're using the NEM 1 after finishing 6a and b last year... - Lori D. 19:30 Apr 20 (1)
  • ACK!! "THERE" not "their"!!!! (inside the above message) (nt) - Lori D. 19:31 Apr 20 (0)

Tax & Storm's Mom -- Secular Trisms-Like History Curriculum? (more) - JennK 17:26 Apr 20 (1)

• Not Taz and Storm's Mom however she might have been referring to History Odyssey which is ... - Kareni 20:00 Apr 20 (0)

difference between Saxon algebra 1/2 and new 87 - Jeannie in NJ 16:23 Apr 20 (1)

• My ds went from 76 (softcover) to Algebra 1/2 this year... - Ang in TX 19:02 Apr 20 (0)

how do you come up with an essay topic? - GaMom3 14:51 Apr 20 (3)

• Re: how do you come up with an essay topic? - Kathleen 15:52 Apr 20 (1)
  • Oh, and like Lori's daughter...(m) - Kathleen 15:55 Apr 20 (0)
• It's not too hard... - LoriM 15:52 Apr 20 (0)

Hakim's The Story of Science - is anyone here using this... - Heather in VA 13:16 Apr 20 (3)

• Re: Hakim's The Story of Science - is anyone here using this... - Cassie 16:21 Apr 20 (2)
  • Thanks - I did realize it isn't a science course.. - Heather in VA 19:42 Apr 20 (0)
  • thanks Cassie- I want to use it alongside Apologia General for my "tagging along w/ his 7th grade brother" 4th grader. - Peek a Boo 19:00 Apr 20 (0)

Suggestions for a complete high school accounting curriculum?nt - Virginia Dawn 12:27 Apr 20 (3)

• I've looked and looked, am I going to have to go with Alpha Omega?nt - Virginia Dawn 17:23 Apr 20 (2)
  • Here's a possibility... - Karri 18:37 Apr 20 (0)
  • I just found out "Accounting for Dummies" with an accompanying workbook will be on the market in August... - Virginia Dawn 17:48 Apr 20 (0)

TOG vs Sonlight or Veritas Press Omnibus - kw 11:57 Apr 20 (0)

How do you know what grade level each of the Lightening Literature books are for??? OR Can you choose which LL book to do with a 9th grader? - Pam L 11:44 Apr 20 (2)

• In general... - Julie in CA 11:51 Apr 20 (1)
  • OK Thanks... I will look more closely at the Hewitt website. NT - Pam L 12:55 Apr 20 (0)

Ok I must be missing something. Why is it important for kids to learn how to diagram a sentence? I never learned it and I never needed it to get my Bachelors degree. I guess I am asking what is the value.nm - Melody In Tx 10:43 Apr 20 (7)

• Do you need to do a timeline to learn history? No, but... - Paula H 22:14 Apr 20 (0)
• I learned in the 6th grade and I think it did... - Bula Mama 15:02 Apr 20 (0)
• I never learned diagramming either... - Susan in TN 14:34 Apr 20 (0)
• I learned diagramming in 5th grade (m) - Sandy C. 14:07 Apr 20 (0)
• I have never had my boys diagram sentences. that said ...more - Gloria 12:46 Apr 20 (0)
• It isn't important for kids to learn to diagram a sentence... - Janet in WA 11:36 Apr 20 (0)
• It's certainly not necessary. It's more of a preference - LH 10:55 Apr 20 (0)

Grammar suggestions for struggling 9th grader - Tara B 8:50 Apr 20 (3)

• Does he write well? - Laurie4b 10:06 Apr 20 (0)
• have you looked at Rod & Staff? nt - karon 9:36 Apr 20 (0)
• Have you looked at R&S 8th gr English for diagramming complex sentences? (m)... - Anna 9:35 Apr 20 (0)

All this talk about AP courses has me thinking. Questions inside, please... - Ang in TX 8:35 Apr 20 (2)

• how we're doing it - Lynne 11:01 Apr 20 (1)
  • Thank you, Lynne. nm - Ang in TX 18:38 Apr 20 (0)

Lightning Lit. 7 with a 6th grader....m - MI Mom 7:10 Apr 20 (3)

• I have this to use next with my 7th. Here's my opinion... - Ang in TX 19:08 Apr 20 (0)
• There is a Hewitt Yahoo group that would be a good place to ask this question. The author of LL posts there. (more) - Kareni 7:35 Apr 20 (1)
  • Ah ha! It looks like you already posted there. Hope you get some good responses. (nm) - Kareni 7:36 Apr 20 (0)

Is it better to do 2 yrs of two different foregin languages or 3-4 yrs of one.? Thanks!nt - Susan A. 4:50 Apr 20 (3)

• Many colleges want to see multiple years of the same language...<m> - JennK 12:19 Apr 20 (1)
  • I don't know about colleges but I agree....<sm> - Pamela 13:08 Apr 20 (0)
• The more of a language you can do, the better. Two years will only give you an intro, nothing to be proficient in. Two languages are okay, but master each one (as much as high school allows). nt - karon 5:27 Apr 20 (0)

reader's journal - kate in seattle 4:02 Apr 20 (1)

• Re: reader's journal - catherine 8:56 Apr 20 (0)

high school earth science/astronomy text for year 2? - kate in seattle 23:14 Apr 19 (1)

• I think we are going with the WTM suggestion of Astronomy, A Self-Teaching Guide, and also adding in Runkle Geography. m - Chris in VA 10:36 Apr 20 (0)

What Pre-Calc textbooks have you used? - DollyM 20:41 Apr 19 (9)

• Do any of the texts mentioned below (besides Lial's) have DVT's and solutions manuals? nt - Virginia Dawn 12:24 Apr 20 (2)
  • Blitzer's has both (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:49 Apr 20 (0)
  • Blitzer's has both (nt) - CynthiaOK 15:31 Apr 20 (0)
• I'm using Blitzer's because of recommendation at Singaporemath.com - CynthiaOK 8:16 Apr 20 (0)
• I've decided to us Foerster's - Salminen 8:12 Apr 20 (0)
• Lial's Precalculus - Carrie in NC 7:51 Apr 20 (0)
• We used MUS Trig to bridge between Algebra and Calculus... - LoriM 6:58 Apr 20 (0)
• Pre Calculus-Sullivan 7th Edition-great text! nt. - MIchelle in GA 5:38 Apr 20 (0)
• I'm interested in the answer to this too. nt - Virginia Dawn 4:50 Apr 20 (0)

QuiverOf10... - TinaM 19:53 Apr 19 (5)

• I do have a 9th grader this year and... - Quiver0f10 5:29 Apr 20 (4)
  • Butting in. Can you link your blog? I'd love to see it. Thanks! nt - Luann in ID 7:07 Apr 20 (2)
    • Here you go.. - Quiver0f10 11:20 Apr 20 (1)
      • Not lame! I'm impressed. I put it in my favorites. Thanks! nt - Luann in ID 13:19 Apr 20 (0)
  • Thank you! I appreciate it. nt - TinaM 7:03 Apr 20 (0)

History struggles again - could someone give me some input... (kinda long) - StaceyinLA 17:40 Apr 19 (17)

• Stacy - Des 12:52 Apr 20 (2)
  • Yes, I have definitely planned to add in a bit - m - StaceyinLA 17:30 Apr 20 (1)
    • You know if you want to just read the whole book you can - Des 17:40 Apr 20 (0)
• Re: History struggles again - could someone give me some input... (kinda long) - Pam L 11:30 Apr 20 (1)
  • I know you're right... I think that the whole thing will pass - m - StaceyinLA 17:28 Apr 20 (0)
• A recommendation someone made to me.... - Kathy in NC 8:47 Apr 20 (7)
  • Maybe a simple solution for you... - Anna 9:39 Apr 20 (6)
    • And keep working through TOG? (m) - Kathy in NC 10:06 Apr 20 (5)
      • Oh (m)... - Anna 11:30 Apr 20 (0)
      • Yeah.... - Anna 11:25 Apr 20 (3)
        • Great! I'll check out Great Source. As always, thanks! nt. - Kathy Mauney 12:53 Apr 20 (2)
          • Just so you know- I had a really HARD time finding Amer. Gov't text at Great Source site. I think they hide it ;-). nt - Anna 13:02 Apr 20 (1)
            • Of course, I'd use my brain and used the "Fast Finder", searching for high school social studies, I would have found it quicker. Link inside... - Anna 13:06 Apr 20 (0)
• Well, if you really miss TOG... - Anna 19:16 Apr 19 (1)
  • My kids don't like the going from book to book, or reading bits and pieces - m - StaceyinLA 17:25 Apr 20 (0)
• Not insane...(m) - Kathleen 17:51 Apr 19 (1)
  • I was thinking - Des 7:26 Apr 20 (0)

Any more input on, "Teaching the Essay?" nt - StaceyinLA 14:57 Apr 19 (4)

• I plan on using the high school book available at bravewriter.com nt - TinaM 10:08 Apr 20 (0)
• **Piggybacking on my own post - does SWB have a writing seminar or something?? nt - StaceyinLA 17:15 Apr 19 (1)
  • She has a tape/CD on teaching writing. Writing Without Fear, I think it's called. It's excellent . . . - Luann in ID 17:38 Apr 19 (0)
• Haven't used it yet, but got it in the mail today! (m) - Katia 16:23 Apr 19 (0)

Anyone use the AOL online Writing program??? If so what do you think?.......nt - GaMom3 14:00 Apr 19 (0)

For those who helped me work through my history dilemma... - Ang in TX 13:48 Apr 19 (0)

Hope I don't sound completely dumb, but what is the point of taking AP classes/test during highschool? nt - Quiver0f10 11:32 Apr 19 (4)

• It will be most important for those wanting to go to the most selective schools. - srjbdl 13:30 Apr 19 (0)
• Apart from getting college credit during high school - Larissa 11:40 Apr 19 (2)
  • To validate homeschool coursework, regardless of credits issued or requirements counted by the college. If you - LH 12:11 Apr 19 (1)
    • You make a good point about focusing coursework... - Beth in OH 7:17 Apr 20 (0)

Hewitt and history - momee 11:00 Apr 19 (7)

• Re: Hewitt and history - Luann in ID 11:32 Apr 19 (5)
  • FWIW, we are using LL 7th . . . more ramblings - Luann in ID (the queen of "just one more thing") 13:24 Apr 19 (0)
  • I am laughing that YOU replied. - momee 13:18 Apr 19 (3)
    • Well, you got me on a good day :-) - Luann in ID 13:29 Apr 19 (2)
      • Stepping in to say hope that you are doing much, much better. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:09 Apr 19 (1)
        • Thank you! I *am* feeling much better this morning. nt - Luann in ID 8:25 Apr 20 (0)
• clarification - momee 11:01 Apr 19 (0)

If you child does not enjoy school and doesn't want to go to college what would you require of him. Thanks Jan and Lindy for the suggestions you gave yesterday, I appreciated your thoughts! - tlcmom 10:31 Apr 19 (4)

• I'm struggling with my middle child on this. - Jan P. 17:05 Apr 20 (0)
• Re: If you child does not enjoy school and doesn't want to go to college what would you require of him. Thanks Jan and Lindy for the suggestions you gave yesterday, I appreciated your thoughts! - Pam L 11:34 Apr 20 (0)
• Well.... - Anna 12:17 Apr 19 (0)
• I don't see it as an either or. - LH 10:43 Apr 19 (0)

Harvard Classics vs. The Great Books - Allie 9:46 Apr 19 (3)

• If you are planning to use.. - Melissa B 19:35 Apr 19 (0)
• I agree, I think Britannica skimped on paper... - Sunny 17:52 Apr 19 (0)
• Re: Harvard Classics vs. The Great Books - Jan P. 10:02 Apr 19 (0)

Virginia Driver's Ed ?? - debra 9:35 Apr 19 (4)

• I have questions, too! - Kelly in VA 19:42 Apr 19 (2)
  • Re: I have questions, too! - Gwen in VA 13:19 Apr 20 (1)
    • Thank you!! That's just what I needed to know! nt - Kelly in VA 14:55 Apr 20 (0)
• Yes. The on-line portion was painful but cheap. We survived. Any specific questions? (nm) - Gwen in VA 11:43 Apr 19 (0)

Comparing Foerster's and Jacobs' algebra - Laura K (NC) 9:35 Apr 19 (2)

• I have compared them side-by-side... - LaJuana 19:14 Apr 19 (0)
• Jacob's is just a lot more fun! The problem sets are a learning experience themselves. nt - MaryM 12:07 Apr 19 (0)

Help! Videotext/ MUS question... - Sharon in TX 8:45 Apr 19 (3)

• Print out the placement test before pre-algebra and see how she does. It sounds like - m - StaceyinLA 9:13 Apr 19 (2)
  • Excellent Ideas! Our book fair is in three more weeks and MUS will be there. - Sharon in TX 15:23 Apr 20 (0)
  • I would call you MUS rep - lori in tx 7:02 Apr 20 (0)

how do I get the diameter of a circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle? - moira 7:38 Apr 19 (1)

• Never mind, I figured it out. (nt) - moira 7:39 Apr 19 (0)

? on order in which to take the sciences... - Susan in TN 6:54 Apr 19 (9)

• Thanks - you all have been very helpful! nt - Susan in TN 8:23 Apr 20 (0)
• My thoughts are that you need to assess what your middle school foundation was first and the (more) - MaryM 12:14 Apr 19 (0)
• It depends on the level you intend to study the subjects..... - Gwen in VA 9:03 Apr 19 (0)
• I think it depends - kris 8:55 Apr 19 (0)
• Re: ? on order in which to take the sciences... - DianeR 7:56 Apr 19 (3)
  • the GCSE biology course dd is taking - moira 22:50 Apr 19 (0)
  • I've found the same thing.... - Nan in Mass 9:39 Apr 19 (1)
    • This was my understanding. Physics first, and then Chemistry, which was needed for Biology. But it depends on level of study, which needs to be taken into consideration before answering - LH 9:54 Apr 19 (0)
• Here's part of my last week's correspondence with the office of the author of Rainbow Science/Spectrum. According to them, it doesn't really matter. (m) - Jackie in AR 7:32 Apr 19 (0)

High school-level discussion: how do you do this with one (reluctant) student? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 6:42 Apr 19 (17)

• He's not unique - LoriM 7:23 Apr 20 (4)
  • The *think aloud* part - Anita in ID 13:51 Apr 20 (2)
    • No reason to be impressed... - StaceyL in Canada 18:46 Apr 20 (0)
    • Who knew that all my talking-to-myself would pay off? GRIN! (nt) - LoriM 15:25 Apr 20 (0)
  • Lori, it's not often I literally LOL when reading a post... - StaceyL in Canada 8:42 Apr 20 (0)
• Great discussion. I have a couple thoughts as well. - Julie in MN 18:51 Apr 19 (0)
• I would suggest something like "Invitation to the Classics" which has a few worldview questions to discuss for each selection. Very thought-provoking. nt - readwithem 13:52 Apr 19 (0)
• stepping out on a limb - kat ein seattle 10:32 Apr 19 (2)
  • Well, I don't know... - StaceyL in Canada 10:51 Apr 19 (1)
    • Re: Well, I don't know... - kate in seattle 11:12 Apr 19 (0)
• he probably is very good at analytical thinking, just not in literature and art... - CED 10:10 Apr 19 (1)
  • Hmmm...guess you haven't come across my laments re math.... - StaceyL in Canada 10:56 Apr 19 (0)
• Probably not very helpful, but... - Nan in Mass 10:03 Apr 19 (1)
  • Yup! I do this too... - StaceyL in Canada 10:52 Apr 19 (0)
• dinner table talks? - Anita in ID 8:43 Apr 19 (1)
  • I wish!...but single-parenting here.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:43 Apr 19 (0)
• Re: High school-level discussion: how do you do this with one (reluctant) student? (m) - Mary 7:48 Apr 19 (0)

Has anyone tomato-stakes a teenager who goes to ps? (m) - Maggie (VA) 6:09 Apr 19 (2)

• Thanks! I'll pass the title along for her to read. (nt) - Maggie (VA) 11:06 Apr 19 (0)
• "Parent in Control" by Gregory Bodenhamer... - Rebecca in VA 8:28 Apr 19 (0)

Any Latin Road to English Grammar users over here? LOL.....Are you using the colored paper/pens?.... - Tammy 5:24 Apr 19 (3)

• Thanks, Ladies! I did find a multipurpose pen...but no brown, LOL! Oh well it will work! NT - Tammy 10:46 Apr 19 (0)
• It is helpful - and not very hard to implement! ... - Laurie in ON 5:44 Apr 19 (0)
• No, we didn't use the colored paper...(more) - Kathy D 5:41 Apr 19 (0)

Gileskirk users--------A couple of questions...... - Janie 4:59 Apr 19 (4)

• Re: Gileskirk users--------A couple of questions...... - sarah 6:41 Apr 19 (0)
• Re: Gileskirk users--------A couple of questions...... - Mary 5:17 Apr 19 (2)
  • Thanks Mary and Sarah! One more question---how long is a typical lecture? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 6:54 Apr 19 (1)
    • american Culture lectures are about an hour long each..... - Carrie in NC 8:21 Apr 20 (0)

Does edition matter? Re: Spielvogel Western Civ - Sara in Ohio 4:38 Apr 19 (3)

• No! You're just fine with the 3rd edition...(m) - Kathleen 7:20 Apr 19 (2)
  • thanks for confirming my suspicions about PC-ness! - kate in seattle 8:33 Apr 19 (0)
  • Thank you Kathleen!! - Sara in Ohio 8:29 Apr 19 (0)

Kathleen, a question for you, after our UD visit - leslie in tx 22:02 Apr 18 (4)

• Re: Kathleen, a question for you, after our UD visit - Kathleen 6:58 Apr 19 (2)
  • transportation to church - Christina in ME 18:01 Apr 20 (0)
  • Thank you both, Kathleen and LaJuana; very affirming. - leslie in tx 9:17 Apr 19 (0)
• I'm not Kathleen, but... - LaJuana 23:38 Apr 18 (0)

Profmom, MommyFaithe and Mom2boysndogs -- I sent my dh's response @ his accounting course - Jeannie in NJ 20:09 Apr 18 (1)

• Re: Profmom, MommyFaithe and Mom2boysndogs -- I sent my dh's response @ his accounting course - profmom 6:06 Apr 19 (0)

What do you all do for current events? (more) - readwithem 18:55 Apr 18 (13)

• I'm an NPR addict - Jenny in Florida 8:16 Apr 19 (0)
• my 9th grader loves watching the news with me. We watch different shows, from different - DB in NJ 7:10 Apr 19 (0)
• we read... - sarah 6:54 Apr 19 (0)
• Real Clear Politics daily...(m) - Kathleen 6:49 Apr 19 (0)
• Ds basically gets what we get... - Virginia Dawn 19:46 Apr 18 (1)
  • That site is amazing! Thanks! nt - readwithem 6:26 Apr 19 (0)
• We argue in front of the children over them. - CED 19:39 Apr 18 (3)
  • I love your blog. m - Luann in ID 20:18 Apr 18 (2)
    • Just checked out the blog... - Jane in NC 5:41 Apr 19 (0)
    • No, but I was betting that the deal with the bonds is a nearly ubiquitous issue. Just change the names of the usual suspects. (nt) - CED 20:28 Apr 18 (0)
• My oldest if very much into current events... - Anna 19:24 Apr 18 (2)
  • That's a good idea, Anna. Thanks! nt - readwithem 6:25 Apr 19 (0)
  • My oldest iS (you knew what I meant ;-) nt - Anna 19:25 Apr 18 (0)

Link inside..........thanks - Cinthya 18:03 Apr 18 (0)

Has anyone ever heard of CQLA curriculum??? - Cinthya 18:00 Apr 18 (4)

• What does CQLA stand for? nt - Jan P. 8:25 Apr 19 (1)
  • Character Quality Language Arts.......link inside - Cinthya 10:51 Apr 19 (0)
• Re: Has anyone ever heard of CQLA curriculum??? - Becca in CO 20:25 Apr 18 (1)
  • I havent heard much about these at all................m - Cinthya 5:01 Apr 19 (0)

Has anyone used Chalkdust Math's Algebra I? (m) - Anne in Maui 17:58 Apr 18 (4)

• We have---pre-algebra through trig. - Robin NC 7:35 Apr 19 (3)
  • Thanks, Robin! A few more questions...(m) - Anne in Maui 12:33 Apr 19 (2)
    • Hope you get other responses on the daily time requirement. - Robin NC 9:28 Apr 20 (1)
      • Robin, you've been so helpful--many thanks for your speedy answers! (nt) - Anne in Maui 20:19 Apr 20 (0)

Apologia Biology through Potter's School - 0:-) Angela 15:22 Apr 18 (2)

• This teacher is new to TPS this year. nt - Chris in So Cal 8:47 Apr 19 (1)
  • Thank you for that info. (nt) - 0:-) Angela 11:25 Apr 19 (0)

anyone know when Spectrum (Rainbow) will have biology or physics ready? nt - Jeannie in NJ 15:00 Apr 18 (1)

• I answered on Curric. board, but will answer here, too. (m) - Jackie in AR 7:27 Apr 19 (0)

I think I blew it . . . I need help re: timing of math classes & SAPs - Becca in CO 14:51 Apr 18 (6)

• Would he be ok with Algebra 1 this summer? - Jan P. 18:36 Apr 18 (1)
  • Re: Would he be ok with Algebra 1 this summer? - Becca in CO 20:28 Apr 18 (0)
• a word about physics, etc. - Lynne 16:00 Apr 18 (3)
  • Re: a word about physics, etc. - Becca in CO 20:19 Apr 18 (2)
    • If you're going to do "physical science" with him late in high school. . . - Caron 6:53 Apr 19 (1)
      • Re: If you're going to do "physical science" with him late in high school. . . - Becca in CO 9:45 Apr 19 (0)

I found "Western Civilization: A Brief History" by Spielvogel (more inside) - Dawn K 14:41 Apr 18 (2)

• Absolutely! If you plan it right, you could also incorporate and layer in Government/ Economics (nt) - Trish H 16:28 Apr 18 (1)
  • I don't reckon you'd like to explain more? :) - Dawn K 17:08 Apr 18 (0)

Has ANYONE enjoyed using materials from Jackdaws?nt - Sandy 14:08 Apr 18 (8)

• We're doing Magna Carta right now... - Nan in Mass 4:41 Apr 19 (3)
  • Oooo, you have given me hope! Will you tell me how long you spent studying it and if there are good essay questions? - Sandy 6:41 Apr 19 (2)
    • We are spending about 3 weeks on it... - Nan in Mass 16:46 Apr 19 (1)
      • Thank you so much. I talked with hubby - Sandy 17:06 Apr 19 (0)
• Re: Has ANYONE enjoyed using materials from Jackdaws?nt - Sandy in MA 14:41 Apr 18 (3)
  • Mind telling me what the teaching guides are like? nt - Sandy 16:37 Apr 18 (2)
    • Re: Mind telling me what the teaching guides are like? nt - Sandy in MA 17:30 Apr 18 (1)
      • Thank you, I've always wanted to try one,because I loke the concept, but I have yet to find anyone who thinks they are worth the $.. - Sandy 18:02 Apr 18 (0)

Could someone please explain what the AP test are? I have never of this ...thanks - Lorri 13:40 Apr 18 (1)

• Advanced Placement courses and tests (link inside)...(m) - Kathleen 13:48 Apr 18 (0)

Question#3: How do you determine if a course your child has completed, or will be completing, is an "Honors" course? - Virginia Dawn 12:51 Apr 18 (2)

• I base it on a few things... - Kelly in VA 13:29 Apr 18 (0)
• PS This is the last question today. I promise :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 12:53 Apr 18 (0)

ereks mom: lit essay rubric - StaceyLin Canada 12:40 Apr 18 (1)

• Thanks! This is very helpful. nt - ereks mom 12:31 Apr 19 (0)

Question#2: How do you go about teaching an AP course at home? And how do you get admitted to the testing? - Virginia Dawn 12:27 Apr 18 (4)

• a little bit more - Lynne 17:11 Apr 18 (0)
• Here's what we found out.... - Kelly in VA 12:34 Apr 18 (2)
  • You are a fountain of Wisdom! More questions... - Virginia Dawn 12:43 Apr 18 (1)
    • Answers inside! - Kelly in VA 13:26 Apr 18 (0)

Any one here have a homeschooled child accepted at William and Mary? - Virginia Dawn 12:23 Apr 18 (10)

• This is very helpful as my 6th grader wants to go there. - shanmar 10:13 Apr 19 (0)
• Re: Any one here have a homeschooled child accepted at William and Mary? - debra 9:33 Apr 19 (1)
  • I agree! - Kelly in VA 10:55 Apr 19 (0)
• LABS......(grrrr) (m) - Gwen in VA 14:54 Apr 18 (2)
  • I'm supposed to get in all this stuff in the next 2 years?! ack!... - Virginia Dawn 19:22 Apr 18 (1)
    • Yes, it's busy... - Gwen in VA 18:07 Apr 19 (0)
• Didn't SWB teach there??? nt - Peek a Boo 14:14 Apr 18 (0)
• Not accepted, but interested! (more) - Kelly in VA 12:29 Apr 18 (2)
  • Thanks, we'll be doing the tour thing this summer... - Virginia Dawn 12:35 Apr 18 (1)
    • 4 of one language or two years each of two different languages...nt - Kelly in VA 13:24 Apr 18 (0)

Government and Economics - Jan P. 12:15 Apr 18 (11)

• Notgrass is coming out with a government course. nt - Praisefor3 7:04 Apr 20 (0)
• Abeka is set up for 1 semester of each. It worked well for us. (nt) - Dawn in MI 18:32 Apr 18 (0)
• Another alternative is to - momof10 17:28 Apr 18 (0)
• I've been thinking about this for next year . . . - Luann in ID 14:27 Apr 18 (3)
  • And more options . . . - Luann in ID 14:56 Apr 18 (2)
    • Gee Whiz! I have HOme Designed High School. - Jan P. 18:47 Apr 18 (1)
      • Are you the one who recommended it to me? Someone here did and I can't remember who. It probably was you! Thanks!! nt - Luann in ID 20:04 Apr 18 (0)
• I happened to notice that BJUP's catalog has these two offerings, each for 1/2 credit and 1 semester.nm - Ang in TX 13:25 Apr 18 (0)
• MODG has a syllabus for this that you could tweak, no doubt, to make it a half credit. - MaryM 12:54 Apr 18 (2)
  • This is one classical education book I don't have. - Jan P. 18:46 Apr 18 (1)
    • Yes, Berquist's book is a wonderful resource. nt - Anna 19:27 Apr 18 (0)

Thanks to the ladies who recommended Landmark Thucydides. About Josephus... - one2go 11:39 Apr 18 (0)

Year Three Teaching Company lectures on video - Anne/PA 11:36 Apr 18 (0)

Does anyone have a child that doesn't want to go to college? m - tlcmom 11:35 Apr 18 (2)

• Re: Does anyone have a child that doesn't want to go to college? m - Jan P. 12:21 Apr 18 (1)
  • Re: I had one who was convinced she didn't want college... - Lindy 15:44 Apr 18 (0)

Jacob's Albegra: high school credits? - Becca in CO 10:46 Apr 18 (4)

• Yes, just algebra 1. nt - Laura in CT 12:01 Apr 18 (0)
• I'm counting it as Algebra 1 - Christi/NC 10:58 Apr 18 (2)
  • I haven't taught it yet - Christi/NC 16:05 Apr 18 (0)
  • So, what do you recommend for Algebra 2? nt - Becca in CO 14:43 Apr 18 (0)

Gileskirk users-----a couple of questions....... - Janie 10:15 Apr 18 (0)

What if he doesn't do Algebra 2? Can he still apply/go to 4 year colleges - Mom2boysndogs 10:09 Apr 18 (4)

• I think that any 4-year college that accepted him - Claire 13:21 Apr 18 (0)
• It would depend on the college/ university... - StaceyL in Canada 12:35 Apr 18 (1)
  • I have to agree. Depending on the major, he may not need math. - K-FL 14:45 Apr 18 (0)
• I think he would have a hard time getting accepted without it... - Virginia Dawn 12:17 Apr 18 (0)

StaceyinLA...a few things - Jennifer 8:24 Apr 18 (4)

• Answers... - StaceyinLA 9:32 Apr 18 (3)
  • Staceyin LA- an update on our math decision (more) - Trish H 16:46 Apr 18 (2)
    • Wow - that makes me feel good! I am glad to know my advice can help someone because it rarely helps me! ;- ) more - StaceyinLA 8:46 Apr 19 (1)
      • The only negative I would say is the lady who does Geometry is a little bland. (nt) - Trish H 20:23 Apr 20 (0)

At the risk of embarrassing myself on this outstanding board of mature thinkers... - MamaBess 7:25 Apr 18 (21)

• I loved reading out loud so much that I've kept it but not every day. Just think if we *hadn't* done those early years, sigh. Very fond memories. nt - readwithem 18:52 Apr 18 (1)
  • Our 15 year old son reads aloud to US most evenings...(m) - Kathleen 19:29 Apr 18 (0)
• I have so far avoided... (m) - MFS 18:10 Apr 18 (0)
• I missed the early homeschooling years, too. nm - Janet in WA 15:23 Apr 18 (0)
• I hear you! - kris 11:05 Apr 18 (0)
• I homeschooled my 3rd grade nephew in the fall following displacement by Katrina... - LoriM 10:13 Apr 18 (0)
• No. I've been cleaning and rearranging my bookshelves and my youngest... - Padmé 9:54 Apr 18 (0)
• I'll be the odd one out...(m) - Kathleen 9:31 Apr 18 (4)
  • I agree (m) - Sandy C. 12:49 Apr 18 (0)
  • I feel the same way, Kathleen. :o) nm - LisaNY 12:07 Apr 18 (0)
  • I'll readily admit to enjoying a lot of things about having older ones - m - StaceyinLA 9:34 Apr 18 (1)
    • yeah-- that's me. Thankfully my oldest is 12 years from my youngest, so by the time my youngest is entering hisghschool, it won't be long till grandkids, right!?? nt - Peek a Boo 14:28 Apr 18 (0)
• I have tucked away our treasured collection of books from those younger years... - Anna 8:04 Apr 18 (1)
  • I also remind my 20 yr. old son... - MamaBess 8:19 Apr 18 (0)
• No, not at all ridiculous. I'm starting to feel pretty melancholy about my kids growing up and moving on - m - StaceyinLA 7:48 Apr 18 (1)
  • Yes, yes, yes, and... - MamaBess 8:22 Apr 18 (0)
• Oh, yes! Love, love, love all that stuff! nt - LCGal 7:43 Apr 18 (0)
• No, you are not ridiculous and not alone :-) I prefer K-2nd. I seriously miss picture books, lol! - Deb in PA 7:33 Apr 18 (3)
  • What about Hop on Pop, Green Eggs and Ham, and Curious George? I miss them too. nt - MamaBess 8:20 Apr 18 (2)
    • Waah! Yes, I miss Dr. Seuss, too! Ds's read each and every one numerous times. (nm) - Deb in Pa 8:43 Apr 18 (1)
      • But think if any of those teens are doing Latin they can read Green Eggs and Ham in Latin as well as Ferdinandus Taurus! All is not lost! (nm) - Kareni 10:36 Apr 18 (0)

Anyone used "Foundations of Western Civ." by TTC? (m) - Michelle in MO 7:14 Apr 18 (1)

• I'm watching it now... - MIch elle 9:16 Apr 18 (0)

look at pre-algebra options for my dd, really wanting - lori in tx 6:44 Apr 18 (16)

• Hey, Lori - Des 7:06 Apr 18 (7)
  • really a couple of questions - lori in tx 7:17 Apr 18 (6)
    • The video lessons - Des 7:45 Apr 18 (3)
      • i was able to find an epsilon dvd - lori in tx 10:22 Apr 18 (2)
        • This is what I did - Des 10:31 Apr 18 (1)
          • thanks des for your help :) nt - lori in tx 10:34 Apr 18 (0)
    • I'm not Lori, but..... - Jennifer 7:42 Apr 18 (1)
      • Oops, I meant to say that I'm not Des, was hoping to help answer a few questions...sorry! nt - Jennifer 7:44 Apr 18 (0)
• Well, I like both of your choices - m - StaceyinLA 7:05 Apr 18 (0)
• Math Relief has built-in prealgebra, gifted teacher (nt) - Julie in MN 6:49 Apr 18 (6)
  • Julie - quick question because it's been a while since we used it, m - StaceyinLA 7:06 Apr 18 (5)
    • Well... - Julie in MN 7:30 Apr 18 (4)
      • That's what I was wondering, because a full pre-algebra is more like a math review of everything - m - StaceyinLA 7:42 Apr 18 (3)
        • No, it doesn't review non-algebra things. We had used Key To for decimals & percents (nt) - Julie in MN 7:47 Apr 18 (2)
          • That's what I am about to do with my son. Did you ever use the Key to Measurements?? m - StaceyinLA 7:50 Apr 18 (1)
            • I just looked - book 3 is called "area & volume" & I see some perimeter nt - Julie in MN 10:04 Apr 18 (0)

Can someone link me to the Analytical Grammar site, and comment on her essay instruction?? THANKS!! nt - StaceyinLA 6:39 Apr 18 (3)

• I found it, but would still like input on the, "Teaching the Essay," set - thanks! nt - StaceyinLA 8:13 Apr 18 (2)
  • I didn't care for it... - StaceyLin Canada 12:44 Apr 18 (0)
  • We used this last fall . . . - Luann in ID 11:36 Apr 18 (0)

Wordsmith craftsman has anyone used this for writing? What about the Christian College SAT prep. book by Jim Stobaugh? Thanks for any replies nt - Des 6:37 Apr 18 (1)

• SAT Prep Book - Love It! - Tessa 20:19 Apr 18 (0)

Classmate users: a few questions - more - StaceyinLA 6:37 Apr 18 (10)

• I've called the company a couple of times and have always had good customer service. nt - AmyCC 18:47 Apr 18 (0)
• StaceyinLA....(I'm responding sheepishly since my previous outburst.... - Robin in DFW 11:01 Apr 18 (3)
  • Did you know there are "extra problems" and "textbook problems"? I know because my dd needs lots of practice too. :0) nt - AmyCC 18:46 Apr 18 (1)
    • What level do you have? We had pre-alg. I knew about... - Robin in DFW 5:51 Apr 19 (0)
  • Did you know each time the student goes into the self-test there is a new set of problems? - Trish H 16:55 Apr 18 (0)
• I just came from the site and they may have a summer $20.00 a month... - Padmé 6:47 Apr 18 (4)
  • When you purchased all 3 sets at the same time, did you get 3 Test & Solutions CDs? - Claire 9:23 Apr 18 (3)
    • I bought all the program and got only ONE Cd with all the solutions for ALL the courses, check your CD first.nm - Yolanda 12:44 Apr 18 (0)
    • Yes. Each set had it's own getting started CD, all the lesson CD's and an extra CD or the ......... - Padmé 9:37 Apr 18 (1)
      • Thanks. I am going to contact the company again. (nt) - Claire 11:02 Apr 18 (0)

ACT early scores report: Anyone else having trouble accessing site? - CynthiaOK 6:04 Apr 18 (6)

• The site is working now - there are no scores for us though... :-( nt - StaceyinLA 9:38 Apr 18 (1)
  • No scores available for us yet either (nt) - LoriM 10:11 Apr 18 (0)
• Haven't tried, but tell me about this - can you go get scores?? nt - StaceyinLA 6:29 Apr 18 (2)
  • Yes, the April 8 test scores are available beginning today (m) - CynthiaOK 6:48 Apr 18 (1)
    • Thanks! I am fairly impatient myself so this will work for me... m - StaceyinLA 7:14 Apr 18 (0)
• Never mind: they just updated the site to say that the early reporting function is "temporarily unavailable" (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:19 Apr 18 (0)

Does anyone here homeschool in Kansas? Moving from PA this summer. Any tidbits would be welcome. TIA nt - karon 6:03 Apr 18 (3)

• Thank you for the info and encouragement! We will be near Witchita. I'm looking fwd to arriving and ferreting out everything. Thks agn! nt - karon 5:49 Apr 20 (0)
• We live near Kansas City (m) - Christi/KC 8:08 Apr 19 (0)
• Hello from Kansas! (m) - Elaine in KS 18:56 Apr 18 (0)

Woo Hooo, I finally got "Method of Coordinates" in the mail.. - CED 5:44 Apr 18 (5)

• CED, just out of curiosity... - Valerie(TX) 15:16 Apr 18 (3)
  • I've never taken a formal IQ test... - CED 17:48 Apr 18 (2)
    • Sorry for the mix-up! (m) - Valerie(TX) 3:09 Apr 19 (0)
    • That was humiliating. I figured out what the test is. LOL .. - CED 20:27 Apr 18 (0)
• Re: Woo Hooo, I finally got "Method of Coordinates" in the mail.. - TinaM 6:12 Apr 18 (0)

?? about the NLE.... - MommyFaithe 5:22 Apr 18 (3)

• Here is a link - KPzz 5:29 Apr 18 (0)
• It is only given in the spring (already over for this year)... - Laura in CT 5:26 Apr 18 (1)
  • Thanks!! I'll check it out. (NT) - MommyFaithe 5:38 Apr 18 (0)

What is a typical Course of Study for kids who are focusing on Business??? - MommyFaithe 5:17 Apr 18 (1)

• well, as an accounting major (m) - Sandy C. 12:56 Apr 18 (0)

I know this has been asked before. After algebra2 -Trig or Pre-calc? Why? (m) - Virginia Dawn 4:54 Apr 18 (2)

• My older ds and dd took stat as an elective in ps. Ds took it AP and it counts for part of college math requ. He's taking Calc AP this yr as Sr. nt - karon 6:09 Apr 18 (0)
• Many Algebra II classes include trig. (m) - Jane in NC 5:32 Apr 18 (0)

If kelp's cells are nondifferentiated, how does it make its holdfasts?... - Nan in Mass 4:26 Apr 18 (6)

• division of labor in unicellular organisms-- e.g. Paramecium - moira 9:38 Apr 18 (3)
  • Does it have anything on protists that have more than one cell?... - Nan in Mass 13:06 Apr 18 (2)
    • I don't know, but just to clarify about the kingdoms - moira 0:36 Apr 19 (1)
      • I KNEW KNEW KNEW that was going to happen... - Nan in Mass 4:49 Apr 19 (0)
• don't feel stupid! I don't even understand the questions!!!! ;-) nt - Tracy in VA 6:11 Apr 18 (1)
  • Re: don't feel stupid! I don't even understand the questions!!!! ;-) nt - Nan in Mass 10:09 Apr 19 (0)

Progeny Press or another Lit guide that's not to "heavy" (m) - Jennifer 21:00 Apr 17 (7)

• I like MAXNotes. A lot. But they don't have guides for as many titles as I'd like. nm - Janet in WA 15:25 Apr 18 (0)
• We really enjoyed the PP guides here. I think they are wonderful! nt - StaceyinLA 8:00 Apr 18 (0)
• If you want background on the author, explanation of literary devices, etc., I'd second Sparknotes. (m) - FloridaLisa 7:23 Apr 18 (0)
• Progeny Press are great....we just pick and choose ? and activities. Don't have to do it all. - Kay 6:37 Apr 18 (0)
• Sparknotes? Maybe Glencoe's online guides (link inside) - Deb in PA 6:36 Apr 18 (1)
  • Thank you all! The sparknotes look good, and the Glencoe link is wonderful Deb, thank you again! nt - Jennifer 7:54 Apr 18 (0)
• We like the Progeny Press guides we used, but they are long. So they may not be what you need for summer. (nt) - Dawn in MI 5:31 Apr 18 (0)

Has anyone used the new Stobaugh editions with DVDs? - Jan P. 20:52 Apr 17 (1)

• I haven't used it yet, bought it for next yr - I think it looks like a great program and will help my non-writing son progress. Looking forward to it! nt - karon 6:11 Apr 18 (0)

Peggy, I answered your post below re: Geometry Success and Geometry the Easy Way........(m)... - Lesley 20:31 Apr 17 (2)

• Thanks so much, Lesley--one other question...... - Peggy 4:20 Apr 18 (1)
  • answer to your one other question......(m)... - Lesley 15:40 Apr 18 (0)

Classmate Algebra...Test & Solution CD??? - Jennifer 20:26 Apr 17 (9)

• Yes. There is a separate Tests & Solutions CD. - Claire 20:34 Apr 17 (8)
  • UGH!!........ - Jennifer 20:36 Apr 17 (7)
    • Re: UGH!!........ - Dana 8:33 Apr 18 (1)
      • The same thing happened to me -- no T&S CD in the package -- - Claire 9:26 Apr 18 (0)
    • Mine came separately with each kit. I can walk you through the cd's and their labels if you need it. nt - Padmé 4:49 Apr 18 (2)
      • Re: Mine came separately with each kit. I can walk you through the cd's and their labels if you need it. nt - Jennifer 8:00 Apr 18 (1)
        • I got everything you got plus 2 more discs called Getting Started and.... - Padmé 10:04 Apr 18 (0)
    • Email me...... - Claire 20:37 Apr 17 (1)
      • you've got mail :o) - Jennifer 20:53 Apr 17 (0)

ok, i rethought my Q from the curriculum board about math videos for my 7th grader, and I'd like y'all's opinion: - Peek a Boo -who can't *believe* she's on the *high school* board! ack! 19:55 Apr 17 (6)

• I posted a fairly long post to you on the K-8 under your thread comparing several of the programs... nt - StaceyinLA 6:59 Apr 18 (1)
  • and it was very well done! TY! nt - Peek a Boo 14:19 Apr 18 (0)
• Take a look at Classmate Math since he likes computers...... - Claire 5:55 Apr 18 (0)
• Have you considered JUST Module A of Videotext for next year? - leslie your neighbor for a short while longer ;-) 22:18 Apr 17 (2)
  • hey leslie! - Peek a Boo 14:18 Apr 18 (1)
    • Wish I had it for you. Sold the whole kit and kaboodle. But (m) - leslie in tx 21:50 Apr 18 (0)

Classical Writing vs writing Strands.. - Becky in Mexico 18:46 Apr 17 (4)

• Re: Classical Writing vs writing Strands.. - Jan P. 11:42 Apr 18 (3)
  • So,you recomend me to stick with WS and supplement.. - Becky in Mexico 18:39 Apr 18 (2)
    • Re: So,you recomend me to stick with WS and supplement.. - Jan P. 10:20 Apr 19 (1)
      • Dear Jan,thanks a lot for your comments, actually... - Becky in Mexico 16:02 Apr 20 (0)

Have you used, either in total or as a supplement, Stobaugh's History Units? They look very interesting. nt - Lorraine in BC 17:50 Apr 17 (0)

Anyone know of accounting, finance, or income tax preparation curriculum? m - profmom 17:49 Apr 17 (9)

• here is the response from my dh regarding his homeschool accounting class - Dh to Jeannie in NJ 19:58 Apr 18 (0)
• My dh is writing an accounting course for homeschool high school kids - Jeannie in NJ 10:41 Apr 18 (3)
  • Great! Thanks!! nt - profmom ( :-D looking foward to it!) 17:32 Apr 18 (0)
  • Me too, please! My son would LOVE to take this course before college.nt - Mom2boysndogs 13:00 Apr 18 (0)
  • Me too please!! - MommyFaithe 11:07 Apr 18 (0)
• Re: Anyone know of accounting, finance, or income tax preparation curriculum? m - MommyFaithe 5:21 Apr 18 (3)
  • Here's an idea - profmom 17:44 Apr 18 (2)
    • I'm thinking particularly... - profmom 18:05 Apr 18 (1)
      • Thank You so much for this link!!! - Mommyfaithe 5:08 Apr 19 (0)

Is there a yahoo group for Lial's maths? I did a search and couldn't find one. - Mama Owl 17:09 Apr 17 (3)

• NEW Group for Lial's Math - MO 23:09 Apr 17 (2)
  • Re: NEW Group for Lial's Math - TinaM 6:15 Apr 18 (1)
    • oops link inside! - Mama Owl 8:13 Apr 18 (0)

Can you guys make some suggestions for the most readable of the ancients? (m) - Lynne 13:25 Apr 17 (10)

• Thank you for these titles! After skimming through some I'm feeling a little more confident. - Lynne 5:12 Apr 18 (0)
• our favorites this year - kate in seattle 16:44 Apr 17 (5)
  • Re: our favorites this year - Beth in CO 17:24 Apr 17 (4)
    • re: Metamorphoses, et. al.--are there some questionable parts I should be aware of? - Lynne 5:07 Apr 18 (3)
      • ...questionable parts? You bet!! --plenty of them.... - Beth in CO 6:54 Apr 18 (2)
        • Re: ...questionable parts - Lynne 15:07 Apr 18 (1)
          • Re: ...questionable parts - Beth in CO 7:19 Apr 20 (0)
• Homer is pretty easy, if you have a good intro. Also, we found... - Chris in VA 15:43 Apr 17 (0)
• We used Greenleaf Guide to Ancient Literature . . . - Luann in ID 13:51 Apr 17 (0)
• We're starting this next year :) so I plan to use WEM, WTM and Invitation to the Classics. nt - readwithem 13:44 Apr 17 (0)

Because of your wisdom, ladies, I am begging for help with history next year. If you can bear with me... - Ang in TX 12:42 Apr 17 (7)

• Many thanks to each of you for your words of wisdom. I'll let you know what I decide. Thanks!nm - Ang in TX 10:51 Apr 18 (0)
• Sonlight - Robin NC 7:05 Apr 18 (0)
• You could try BJUP geography and the All Through The Ages book selections.... - Padmé 6:27 Apr 18 (0)
• Here's a few suggestions - Elaine in PA 13:33 Apr 17 (3)
  • no advice, just a thought or two... - Lori D. 15:28 Apr 17 (2)
    • All-American History - YJ in AL 4:52 Apr 18 (1)
      • are you using this? would you mind telling more about it?, nt - momee 9:17 Apr 19 (0)

I need a good, easy to implement writing assessment rubric for grading response to literature essays. Any available online? TIA! nt - ereks mom 12:10 Apr 17 (0)

Protozoa or protoctists? ... - Nan in Mass 11:56 Apr 17 (2)

• Protozoa is the old name - moira 12:25 Apr 17 (1)
  • I suspected as much. Thank you. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 12:42 Apr 17 (0)

Story of Painting....does it matter what edition I use? What about the DVD's?...this is for TOG yr 4 - GaMom3 11:06 Apr 17 (2)

• If you're referring to Sr. Wendy's SOP... - Anna 12:44 Apr 17 (1)
  • thank you - GaMom3 18:09 Apr 17 (0)

Can someone please help--what do you consider the basics for a 1 semester intro to art class? For.... - Peggy 11:05 Apr 17 (3)

• Short Lessons in Art History... - Moira in MA 15:26 Apr 17 (0)
• Hillyer has an art history book that is very interesting to read. (m) - lamb 12:32 Apr 17 (0)
• Also, is there a simple project the guys could do for this course? nm - Peggy 11:13 Apr 17 (0)

CLEP test- which prep materials? - one2go 10:49 Apr 17 (4)

• Re: CLEP test- which prep materials? - Teresa in MO 11:12 Apr 17 (3)
  • My dd just did the Intro to Sociology (& passed :o) - K-FL 15:51 Apr 17 (0)
  • ditto...the biology one was written by a h.s. mom nt - Lynne 12:34 Apr 17 (1)
    • Thanks, Ladies (nt) - one2go 19:33 Apr 17 (0)

**Asking again: Has anyone here supplemented/substituted Hewitt Lightning Lit units with some of the Smarr Lit units??? (more...) - ereks mom 10:10 Apr 17 (1)

• If you're just looking for lit guides there are some... - Trish H 14:45 Apr 17 (0)

THose of you using PTIW - How much time per day do you spend on this?... - Nan in Mass 10:07 Apr 17 (6)

• Re: THose of you using PTIW - How much time per day do you spend on this?... - SusanAR 16:04 Apr 17 (0)
• It depends... - LisaNY 10:28 Apr 17 (4)
  • LisaNY - do PTIW and CW mesh well?.... - Heather in VA 11:24 Apr 17 (3)
    • I think the two programs pretty much stand alone... - LisaNY 11:59 Apr 17 (2)
      • I was wondering if it might be better to wait one more year for PTIW... - Heather in VA 12:36 Apr 17 (1)
        • Here is something that I found... - LisaNY 16:24 Apr 17 (0)

Anyone ever incorporated their high schoolers into what the family was doing in history with MOH?(more) - Brenda From Tenn 8:12 Apr 17 (2)

• I did this. - lamb 12:50 Apr 17 (1)
  • Thanks, Lamb, this REALLY helps. - Brenda From Tenn 17:19 Apr 17 (0)

Will you help my daughter with a snappy Latin comeback? (m) - KPzz 6:57 Apr 17 (14)

• You guys are THE BEST! - KPzz 17:09 Apr 17 (0)
• O Tempora! O Mores! - moira 12:19 Apr 17 (0)
• It's not really what you asked for, but... - Lynne 11:03 Apr 17 (1)
  • I knew the first four lines - KPzz 17:04 Apr 17 (0)
• another one. . . - Anita in ID 10:52 Apr 17 (0)
• My daughter LOVED this challenge. - Jenny in Florida 8:55 Apr 17 (3)
  • Am sharing these with my dd, just in case she needs an latin insult someday....LOL Thanks. nt - Jackie in WY 12:28 Apr 17 (1)
    • Sorry, that should read "A" latin insult! Is it naptime yet? nt. - Jackie in WY 12:30 Apr 17 (0)
  • These are so cool! nt - Virginia Dawn 11:26 Apr 17 (0)
• What fun! - Brit 7:53 Apr 17 (0)
• Rident stolidi verba Latina! Fools laugh at the Latin language.nt - Holly in N NV 7:27 Apr 17 (2)
  • I like this...it really rolls off the tongue :) (sm) - Valerie(TX) 17:14 Apr 17 (0)
  • This is a favorite of my ds's, too, lol. Congrats to your dd, Kpzz. We are still awaiting our results. nt - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 12:20 Apr 17 (0)
• How about something from Conversational Latin? - Carolyn in MN 7:24 Apr 17 (0)

Not sure whether to push my eleventh grader or not (more) - Merry 6:53 Apr 17 (2)

• You could tell him to handle it, but you expect a progress.....m - Ellen 7:01 Apr 17 (1)
  • Thanks for your suggestion! nm - Merry 4:56 Apr 18 (0)

Could someone give me feedback about Calvin College in Michigan? This is for an international student looking into bachelors in mass communications. Thanks nt - Nissi 6:12 Apr 17 (3)

• Thanks Kris and Anna. I'll pass the information to her.nt - Nissi 16:59 Apr 17 (0)
• My son will be attending in the fall - kris 11:55 Apr 17 (0)
• It's a few blocks from my house 8-)... - Anna 7:18 Apr 17 (0)

SAT prep vocab book or CD - Patty 5:20 Apr 17 (2)

• My dd was very happy with Rocket Revolution, but I don't know how it compares to others. (nm) - Gwen in VA 8:14 Apr 17 (1)
  • Taz liked RR, too, and some books published by McGraw-Hill my mom bought. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:42 Apr 17 (0)

Gloria, Regarding TRISMS DAW... - Taz & Storm's Mom 5:10 Apr 17 (5)

• thanks..nt - Gloria 8:38 Apr 17 (0)
• Are y'all going to use EOC next year? - Mandy in TN 7:23 Apr 17 (3)
  • Mandy, no, as we covered DAW/EOC during 9th grade... - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:17 Apr 17 (1)
    • What is the one secular product to which you're referring? I'd love to look into it! Thanks...<nt> - JennK 13:03 Apr 20 (0)
  • We're using EOC this year (10th gr. ds)... - ereks mom 9:59 Apr 17 (0)

Yearbook Commitee - LisaTX 22:50 Apr 16 (0)

Question for those who have done the great books as suggested in WTM.... - readwithem 22:46 Apr 16 (11)

• I think it would be next to impossible for me to arrange a tutor, plus then you are locked in to their schedule - not being able to discuss "now" :) nt - readwithem 9:54 Apr 17 (1)
  • Oops that was supposed to go under Nan... thanks again so much everybody! nt - readwithem 10:34 Apr 17 (0)
• Thank you SO much everybody! It sounds like everybody is reading along with the students, and not getting human outside help (but Sparknotes sound like the way to go). :) I'm VERY excited to start this - it's pumped fresh blood into our school! :) nt - readwithem 9:52 Apr 17 (0)
• Re: Question for those who have done the great books as suggested in WTM.... - Nan in Mass 9:32 Apr 17 (0)
• Dd wants to use WTM/WEM booklists for 11th and 12th grade... - Brit 8:02 Apr 17 (0)
• I read along with ds... - Mary in GA 6:58 Apr 17 (0)
• I used a combination of TWTM/TWEM along with - Taz & Storm's Mom 5:18 Apr 17 (0)
• Thanks for bringing this up. I have a rising ninth grader (m). - Jane in NC 4:31 Apr 17 (2)
  • Be sure to check your library for Teaching Co. tapes.. - Trish H 14:53 Apr 17 (1)
    • Good tip--I always forget about inter-library loan. Thanks! (nt) - Jane in NC 5:41 Apr 18 (0)
• Re: Question for those who have done the great books as suggested in WTM.... - kate in seattle 22:54 Apr 16 (0)

I can't find graduation requirements on Georgia's DOE website. Can someone help me out? Also where do I find the courses that can be taken in 8th grade for high school credit? nt - Mom2jrcsc 20:33 Apr 16 (3)

• Here are the ones for CPC and technical - momof10 6:05 Apr 17 (2)
  • Thanks, I haven't seen this site before. nt - Mom2jrcsc 19:25 Apr 17 (0)
  • More info on Ga. private colleges and technical colleges - momof10 6:06 Apr 17 (0)

Anyone here use WriteShop or Put That in Writing? (more) - Heather in VA 20:06 Apr 16 (12)

• Thank you all so much!!! nt - Heather in VA 19:27 Apr 17 (0)
• I am currently using WriteShop 1 with dd..... - Ellen 9:10 Apr 17 (0)
• my two dc used it in co-op - Sandy C. 7:43 Apr 17 (1)
  • Thanks - the "flowery" comment seems to be common. I just don't know if it's going to bother me/dd or not. thanks nt - Heather in VA 9:10 Apr 17 (0)
• PTIW worked well for our ds at 11 (m) - MaryM 6:56 Apr 17 (2)
  • Thanks - did he have any trouble with the volume of grammar? What did you do after PTIW? thanksnt - Heather in VA 9:09 Apr 17 (1)
    • The grammar is minimal... we had already completed VIE8 grammar (m) - MaryM 11:57 Apr 17 (0)
• WriteShop was not a good fit for my dd. However, ... - Ang in TX 6:52 Apr 17 (2)
  • I worry about that too - my dd is pretty creative. Maybe I should have her check out the samples. nt - Heather in VA 9:08 Apr 17 (1)
    • Over time, the more flowery writing style does dissipate... - Kim 11:20 Apr 19 (0)
• Write Shop... - Beth in OH 5:39 Apr 17 (1)
  • Thanks - I definately agree that it takes practice. We need to increase our practice as well. nt - Heather in VA 9:07 Apr 17 (0)

Anyone out there know much about the College of Wooster? - Gwen in VA 18:51 Apr 16 (0)

Yet another Lighting Lit Question - time requirement and Yahoo group link?..... - Lorraine in BC 17:55 Apr 16 (1)

• Here's the Yahoo address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hewitt_Homeschooling/ - Kareni 19:47 Apr 16 (0)

Planning ahead here...Do you have to start Science with Biology? - Mama Owl 17:40 Apr 16 (18)

• Have you looked at Physical Science from BJU Press (totally different from Physical - Apologia) BJU follows content etc that Honors students take here in H.S. in ps - a good course nt - karon 6:41 Apr 18 (0)
• Another science to consider is Environmental Science. Oak Meadow sells ... - Kareni 20:29 Apr 17 (0)
• You can change the order, but you do need to meet math prerequisites... - Mary in GA 7:10 Apr 17 (1)
  • Yes, the big thing is to have done the math prerequisites before hand. nt - Anna 7:20 Apr 17 (0)
• No, Taz started with Physics, then Astronomy, will do Chemistry next year, and Biology senior year. nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 5:20 Apr 17 (4)
  • Dont you need Higher level maths to do physics?nt - Mama Owl 6:02 Apr 17 (3)
    • I think you can start with physics. - Moira in MA 15:37 Apr 17 (0)
    • Taz already finished calculus & AP physics level in 9th grade. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:25 Apr 17 (1)
      • Wowzers...come and teach my NON MATH BRAINED kid!nt - Mama Owl 11:46 Apr 17 (0)
• When do you teach Health? Can it be counted as a Credit or no? - Mama Owl 4:45 Apr 17 (4)
  • Drafting might be tech ed. nm - Nan in Mass 12:02 Apr 17 (0)
  • Drafting, Aviation Science can be counted as electives... - MAry in GA 7:05 Apr 17 (2)
    • wondering if maybe health should be taught here soon...UM he's growing up a little. Ps here does Health as an elective in 7th. - Mama Owl 9:23 Apr 17 (1)
      • LOL! nt - Mary in GA 10:52 Apr 17 (0)
• Re: Planning ahead here...Do you have to start Science with Biology? - Yolanda 23:53 Apr 16 (0)
• We're planning Chemistry, Physics, Biology (NT) :-) - LH 19:38 Apr 16 (0)
• No, we didn't... - Anna 19:29 Apr 16 (0)
• I have heard - Pamela 18:57 Apr 16 (0)

Apologia Chemistry question.... - Kelli in TN 17:38 Apr 16 (4)

• here's the answer, straight from the Apologia website - Marge 17:58 Apr 16 (3)
  • not to disagree with the source itself (m) - Sandy C. 7:49 Apr 17 (1)
    • Sandy, since you are doing this.... - Kelli in TN 10:03 Apr 17 (0)
  • Okay, I could have looked at the website for that info.... - Kelli in TN 19:05 Apr 16 (0)

Need math sequence/ geometry advice - MS 14:34 Apr 16 (1)

• Re: Need math sequence/ geometry advice - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:53 Apr 16 (0)

Is there a good ancient history text? Is the Northon Anth. of West. Lit. necessary? - Larissa 13:48 Apr 16 (6)

• A couple suggestions for Amer Hist narratives and some gen'l lit resources... - Anna 5:13 Apr 17 (3)
  • My question wasn't clear... - Larissa 8:57 Apr 17 (0)
  • Anna, could you tell me more about the Critical Conditioning book? - Jan P. 8:02 Apr 17 (1)
    • Link inside... - Anna 8:26 Apr 17 (0)
• Re: Is there a good ancient history text? Is the Northon Anth. of West. Lit. necessary? - raindrops 14:36 Apr 16 (1)
  • Wow! Thanks--and less than $20 on Amazon, too! <nt> - Larissa 19:20 Apr 16 (0)

My dcs just started working with the Rosetta Stone...m - MI Mom 10:51 Apr 16 (2)

• Rosetta Stone Grammar - Jenny in Florida 15:15 Apr 16 (0)
• Rosetta Stone - Marge 14:12 Apr 16 (0)

Can I buy Lightening Lit. at a state convention? Thanks! nt - MI Mom 10:16 Apr 16 (2)

• Probably only if Hewitt is one of the vendors. nt - Luann in ID 10:49 Apr 16 (1)
  • Thanks - MI Mom 11:14 Apr 16 (0)

Is it necessary to study grammar if we are doing Latin next year?? What are you all doing?nm - Melody In Tx 9:38 Apr 16 (3)

• I think it depends on the Latin course - dm 15:08 Apr 17 (0)
• We do both Latin grammar and English grammar because... - Jane in NC 10:24 Apr 16 (1)
  • Thanks..... - Melody In Tx 17:07 Apr 16 (0)

Trying again. Has anyone out there taken The Potter's School logic course? My times for World History didn't work so going to plan B on that one. Would love to know about logic. Thanks! nt - Rebecca 5:25 Apr 16 (0)

My name is Trish Henkel, I'm a homeshooling mom,... - Trish H 20:50 Apr 15 (15)

• Why do you think we're all here???? we stand together. nt - ChasGal 16:37 Apr 16 (2)
  • Yep, if we had it all together there would be no need for the boards! - Sandy 17:13 Apr 16 (1)
    • Exactly! nm - LisaNY 5:02 Apr 17 (0)
• "Hi Trish..." - your secrets are safe with us! :o) nt - Susan in TN 16:35 Apr 16 (0)
• Oh no!!! You, too????.... - LisaNY 13:58 Apr 16 (6)
  • Thanks for the courage to stand beside me.... - Trish H 19:56 Apr 16 (5)
    • Oh, yes, there is *always* hope! (m)... - LisaNY 5:09 Apr 17 (2)
      • LisaNY Her words have been my own lately...... - Trish H 15:03 Apr 17 (1)
        • (((Trish))) :o) nm - LisaNY 5:23 Apr 18 (0)
    • Oh Trisha! You are a kindred spirit. - Jan P. 20:17 Apr 16 (1)
      • We need to learn how to take that "researcher" gift.. - Trish H 15:13 Apr 17 (0)
• The really great think about these boards.... - Rebecca 5:27 Apr 16 (0)
• Trish... - MamaBess 4:42 Apr 16 (0)
• You don't stand alone . . . - Christy B 4:38 Apr 16 (1)
  • Are you from Ohio? (nt) . - Trish H 19:59 Apr 16 (0)

About Write @ Home and TOG... - Sandy 18:12 Apr 15 (4)

• I can explain... - Brian 6:04 Apr 16 (1)
  • Thank you, Brian! - Sandy 7:07 Apr 16 (0)
• I can explain... - Brian 6:04 Apr 16 (0)
• If you don't get many responses to this, you might try asking the folks at TOG or at WriteAtHome. (I don't use WAH.) nt - Anna 19:31 Apr 15 (0)

AP class listed on transcript - Jan P. 17:28 Apr 15 (5)

• Re: AP class listed on transcript (continuation) - Jan P, 17:39 Apr 15 (4)
  • Re: AP class listed on transcript (continuation) - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:32 Apr 16 (1)
    • Tina, thanks! - Jan P. 8:16 Apr 17 (0)
  • Jan, I'm just beginning this myself, but I'll try to answer - Lynne 6:40 Apr 16 (1)
    • Thanks that was a big help! - Jan P. 17:21 Apr 16 (0)

I'm curious if anyone else out there is doing AP classes on-your-own - Lynne 13:13 Apr 15 (16)

• Yes, physics AB/BC...M - Taz & Storm's Mom 5:27 Apr 17 (3)
  • Hey, I'm interested in how he does w/ these... - Lynne 10:57 Apr 17 (0)
  • Taz & Storm's Mom .....? re AP question of the day (m) - Gwen in VA 8:21 Apr 17 (1)
    • You or your student needs to register to access the questions...more - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:30 Apr 17 (0)
• We're in your same boat...Euro History on May 5. (nt) - Beth in OH 16:27 Apr 15 (1)
  • My son is also doing Euro History May 5. - BSC 6:28 Apr 18 (0)
• Okay, good! Thank you for your replies--and now next question... - Lynne 15:45 Apr 15 (4)
  • Practice!!! - Susan in IL 6:13 Apr 16 (3)
    • And if I can sneak in a question, Susan, what textbook did you use for AP Human Geography? Thanks. nt - FloridaLisa 13:57 Apr 16 (1)
      • There were a couple - Susan in IL 18:57 Apr 16 (0)
    • these are very good helps, Susan - Lynne 7:25 Apr 16 (0)
• Next year, yes.... - Kelly in VA 15:28 Apr 15 (0)
• Yep - Susan in IL 15:26 Apr 15 (0)
• Yes, it can be done. - Tina in Ouray, CO 15:25 Apr 15 (1)
  • That's awesome! I need to hear how great kids have done... - Lynne 16:53 Apr 15 (0)
• My older dd (who is in ps).... - Robin in DFW 14:48 Apr 15 (0)

Didn't like Mavis Beacon, so we're trying Typing Instructor - kathy 11:55 Apr 15 (4)

• How do they differ? I'm only familiar with Mavis Beacon. nt - Marge 12:41 Apr 15 (1)
  • Link inside... - Anna 13:10 Apr 15 (0)
• Re: Didn't like Mavis Beacon, so we're trying Typing Instructor - Kathleen 12:18 Apr 15 (1)
  • Same here... nothing but praise for this program. We got ours from Timberdoodle. nt - Anna 12:24 Apr 15 (0)

Wrtie@Home - anyone try this and have good success? - Lorraine in BC 11:23 Apr 15 (6)

• Where can I find more info about this? - Virginia Dawn 14:19 Apr 15 (1)
  • Here's a link... - Beth in OH 16:31 Apr 15 (0)
• We've used it for 2 dc for the past three years... - Beth in OH 12:32 Apr 15 (0)
• We love these courses too! - Cynde 12:08 Apr 15 (0)
• I tried it this year with a 7th grader. I waited until his R&S grammar... - Padmé 12:02 Apr 15 (0)
• We love it! - MaryM 11:56 Apr 15 (0)

Just wondering if anyone here has supplemented Hewitt Lightning Lit with some of the Smarr guides. - ereks mom 10:02 Apr 15 (0)

Upper level MUS & Teaching Textbook? - Love My 6 Kiddos 10:00 Apr 15 (2)

• We have used MUS Pre-Algebra & Algebra (more) - Jennifer 14:17 Apr 15 (1)
  • We have used both TT and MUS for upper levels - m - StaceyinLA 7:00 Apr 17 (0)

Has anyone used (or looked at using) Self-Teaching Guides--the Astronomy one and the Physical Geography one? more - Chris in VA 9:58 Apr 15 (0)

Writing: Ideally, what should a student know before they enter high school? - AmyCC 8:15 Apr 15 (1)

• My plan was mastery of all types of the paragraph and some 5 paragraph experience. nt - MaryM 11:58 Apr 15 (0)

Writing **online or writing curriculums that mom teaches** - GaMom3 6:58 Apr 15 (10)

• You might check out ... - Cynde 12:14 Apr 15 (2)
  • Is it possible - GaMom3 18:21 Apr 16 (1)
    • Hmmm ... - Cynde 7:09 Apr 17 (0)
• Depends on what kind of writing you're talking about - momof10 9:16 Apr 15 (2)
  • I second format Writing... - Melody In Tx 12:54 Apr 15 (1)
    • I agree, too! - liz 12:55 Apr 17 (0)
• I'm using Bravewriter.com. My boys are much more inclined - TinaM 7:41 Apr 15 (0)
• What has worked with my son. - Jan P. 7:14 Apr 15 (2)
  • Where do I find Cindy Marsch Writing Assessment...I tried google and didn't get anything(sm) - GaMom3 7:42 Apr 15 (1)
    • Link inside - Jan P. 7:47 Apr 15 (0)

Teaching Textbooks Alg 2 - anyone used this after Key to Algebra? - Jeanette in KS 5:55 Apr 15 (6)

• i'm going to try this, how to list on transcript ? - kate in seattle 22:52 Apr 16 (1)
  • Why not?... - Nan in Mass 4:40 Apr 17 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks Alg 2 after Key to Algebra - Mandy in TN 7:28 Apr 15 (0)
• A thought or two. - Jan P. 7:01 Apr 15 (1)
  • I agree - my dd had no real new information for about the first 75 lessons, so I think there is a STRONG review of Algebra I, meaning your dd would probably do fine... nt - StaceyinLA 9:26 Apr 15 (0)
• My son who is using TT used Keys (but - momof10 6:56 Apr 15 (0)

Just thought I'd mention (re History Odyssey - Rhetoric) - Sara in Ohio 5:17 Apr 15 (0)

Re: learning Latin late/how hard is it...for those of you who responded to the thread below... - Lynne 5:08 Apr 15 (13)

• Re: learning Latin late/how hard is it...for those of you who responded to the thread below... - moira 23:54 Apr 15 (0)
• Some of those exercises in Henle are just plain tough. - Carolyn in MN 19:57 Apr 15 (3)
  • Carolyn, I owe you many thanks! - Lynne 8:30 Apr 16 (2)
    • You're welcome - Carolyn in MN 16:29 Apr 16 (1)
      • Ha ha! I laughed about the "oh duh" and "Hey, I'm right too. I think."..... - Lynne 19:07 Apr 16 (0)
• Re: learning Latin late/how hard is it...for those of you who responded to the thread below... - Kendall 18:51 Apr 15 (0)
• we do one exercise in Henle daily, taking time out for tests, and a game day here and there (we do Latin with four friends). The games help cement it. I make them up. nt - karon 16:14 Apr 15 (0)
• It Can Be Done! - raindrops 13:48 Apr 15 (0)
• I know aptitude is a factor (guess I don't have it!), and I'm not so worried about keeping up with anyone else... - Lynne 10:04 Apr 15 (0)
• We don't use Henle, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:04 Apr 15 (1)
  • In truth, Henle is really wonderful for us... - Lynne 9:52 Apr 15 (0)
• I hope you hear from some of those who lead the Latin yahoo groups. You raised some good questions. (m)... - Anna 5:53 Apr 15 (0)
• I'm sure aptitude plays into it... - Laura in CT 5:42 Apr 15 (0)

Virginia Dawn - I've been gone a couple days - answer to your post about Spansih curriculum(m) - karon 5:08 Apr 15 (4)

• Thanks for the suggestion.. - Virginia Dawn 5:25 Apr 15 (3)
  • I found it.... - Virginia Dawn 5:55 Apr 15 (2)
    • Could you post the website where you found it? Thanks! nt - Claire 6:13 Apr 15 (1)
      • Link. - Virginia Dawn 8:22 Apr 15 (0)

moving to Hutchinson KS, any homeschooling in that area?nt - karon 4:53 Apr 15 (0)

Where can I find a cork for a 2-liter soda bottle for an exp in Apologia Physical Sci (Module 10)? I can't find one ANYWHERE nt - Sandy 21:04 Apr 14 (9)

• I love the ladies on this board. Thanks, all! My dd's looking forward to doing a noisy, messy, explosive experiment! :-) nt - Sandy 8:33 Apr 15 (0)
• I have found various sizes of corks and rubber stoppers at hardware stores (most recently Lowe's). (NT) - Caron 7:04 Apr 15 (0)
• Several places around here sell bags of corks that come in various sizes - Jean in Wisc. 6:42 Apr 15 (2)
  • Oh, and - J in W 6:44 Apr 15 (1)
    • Thanks especially for this tidbit -- I wouldn't have thought to do that. nt - Sandy 8:36 Apr 15 (0)
• Walk through the wine section...May be a good excuse for a nice bottle - Mama Owl 5:53 Apr 15 (0)
• Maybe ask a local restaurant or wine shop? nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 5:15 Apr 15 (0)
• Have you tried a hobby shop? nt - Sandy in MA 21:16 Apr 14 (0)
• I thought I got a little bag of corks at Walmart... Know any wine drinkers?? nt - TinaM 21:09 Apr 14 (0)

Would you allow your student to read Go Ask Alice?? nt - Dooley 17:49 Apr 14 (3)

• With so many other wonderful things to spend time reading--we won't be going there. nt - Julie in CA 9:30 Apr 15 (0)
• We read this in English class in 9th grade (gotta love PS) - m - StaceyinLA 9:30 Apr 15 (0)
• Re: Would you allow your student to read Go Ask Alice?? nt - kate in seattle 1:06 Apr 15 (0)

Anyone willing to share a lit list for Middle Ages through Renaissance? (more) - Trish H 17:27 Apr 14 (22)

• Did you know your list is almost exactly like Omnibus 2? m - Chris in VA 9:41 Apr 15 (2)
  • I looked at their list for some guidelines... - Trish H 12:17 Apr 15 (0)
  • Re: Did you know your list is almost exactly like Omnibus 2? m - raindrops 11:22 Apr 15 (0)
• Plan for next year - Mandy in TN 8:09 Apr 15 (7)
  • I've looked at the Smarr list. I bought one of their guides... - Trish H 12:22 Apr 15 (6)
    • What if- - Mandy in TN 13:55 Apr 15 (5)
      • Re: What if- - kate randall 15:30 Apr 15 (4)
        • What you mentioned is the way I'm leaning...(more) - Trish H 20:25 Apr 15 (1)
          • Sure, I vote that you can do it any way you want. nt - Mandy in TN 11:58 Apr 16 (0)
        • Perhaps not - Mandy in TN 18:24 Apr 15 (0)
        • We didn't read all of Canterbury Tales. - Jan P. 17:10 Apr 15 (0)
• Our list for next year . . . so far - Jenny in Florida 7:38 Apr 15 (0)
• my working list - kate in seattle 1:02 Apr 15 (7)
  • I guess my cautions are these (more) - Trish H 7:53 Apr 15 (6)
    • i agree with your cautions, personally - kate in seattle 9:19 Apr 15 (5)
      • I found out something interesting about my dd while overing the ancients... - Trish H 12:33 Apr 15 (4)
        • Trish I can relate to all that you have said. - Jan P. 17:17 Apr 15 (3)
          • Jan, thank you for being brave enough to say....(more) - Trish H 20:37 Apr 15 (2)
            • Trish, this was how an online classed studied Ancient Literature. - Jan P. 17:43 Apr 16 (1)
              • quality versus quantity - kate in seattle 1:12 Apr 17 (0)
• Re: Anyone willing to share a lit list for Middle Ages through Renaissance? (more) - Mike TX (Lisa TX's DH) 20:26 Apr 14 (0)
• Actually, what you're doing sounds exactly like what my 9th grader is going to be reading - Des 19:17 Apr 14 (0)

Help with Dante's works - Trish H 16:57 Apr 14 (14)

• We studied this last year... (more) - catherine 20:57 Apr 15 (0)
• Just fyi, my husband did a Lenten study on the Seven ly Sins, using Purgatorio and has some info on his website... - Chris in VA 9:48 Apr 15 (1)
  • Wow! what a resource I bookmarked it. It sounds like... - Trish H 12:49 Apr 15 (0)
• I found a children's version.... - Laurel in CA 9:48 Apr 15 (0)
• Here are a couple of things (m) - Kathleen 0:06 Apr 15 (1)
  • Thanks, I bookmarked the link to use as a resource for later! (nt) - Trish H 7:37 Apr 15 (0)
• Did this with my 9th grader this year - cat in black 19:22 Apr 14 (0)
• Re: Help with Dante's works - raindrops 18:29 Apr 14 (6)
  • more dante questions - kate in seattle 0:33 Apr 15 (5)
    • Re: more dante questions - raindrops 8:33 Apr 15 (0)
    • Re: more dante questions - raindrops 7:53 Apr 15 (2)
      • that sounds wonderful - kate in seattle 9:32 Apr 15 (1)
        • Re: that sounds wonderful - raindrops 11:18 Apr 15 (0)
    • an you swing by Ohio afterwards? LOL (nt) - Trish H 7:38 Apr 15 (0)

Yeah, I received my Lial BCM DVT's and Teacher annotated book today & ??? - Mama Owl 16:10 Apr 14 (7)

• A few suggestions... - Jann in TX 13:59 Apr 15 (0)
• Enjoy 8-).... - Anna 18:44 Apr 14 (5)
  • ??????? ?????? ????? - Mama Owl 5:39 Apr 15 (4)
    • Re: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)... - Anna 8:24 Apr 15 (1)
      • Well, this is not right.... - Anna 10:53 Apr 15 (0)
    • This is not how BCM worked for us, although YMMV...... - Claire 6:24 Apr 15 (1)
      • Im guessing we will start in Chapter 1 lesson 1.6 long division - Mama Owl 9:17 Apr 15 (0)

If you don't use the Human Odyssey for World History, what do you use? - Dawn K 15:28 Apr 14 (2)

• Re: If you don't use the Human Odyssey for World History, what do you use? - kate randall 17:39 Apr 15 (0)
• No, we don't use it :-), - Kathleen 15:43 Apr 14 (0)

Has anyone here used Wordsmith craftsman or The SAT and College - Des 14:51 Apr 14 (0)

StaceyinLA...LOL on the 6 pack!! Glad you found yours!! nt - LCGal 10:35 Apr 14 (1)

• Yeah 'cuz I was starting to think I would NEED a six-pack due to my worrying over having lost them... ;-) nt - StaceyinLA 9:34 Apr 15 (0)

High school credit for 7th/8th grades... - LH 10:33 Apr 14 (7)

• Does it really matter if they take it in 7th or 10th? Couldnt - Mama Owl 4:56 Apr 15 (6)
  • I remember SWB (on her college admissions tape) said - Larissa 10:41 Apr 15 (2)
    • Not all colleges will accept science credits earned before high school. And some are VERY choosy about the math credits they'll accept too. nm - Janet in WA 18:51 Apr 16 (0)
    • This is very helpful information. Thanks! (nt) - LSC 17:46 Apr 15 (0)
  • Well, there was a lot of chatter earlier on these boards about - LH 8:49 Apr 15 (2)
    • Even universities in the same state system differ on this (at least in our state). nm - Janet in WA 18:52 Apr 16 (1)
      • Precisely the reason I thought I'd post to "look into it" Wow, this sure does vary:-) NT - LH 19:41 Apr 16 (0)

Anyone with experience with CLEP tests? - magistramom 10:06 Apr 14 (4)

• CLEP tests? - Lynne 18:13 Apr 14 (0)
• Our state U doesn't accept any CLEP. Just something to consider. - LH 13:38 Apr 14 (2)
  • Interesting that they won't accept them when they're all written by the same company and college board certified: the university just doesn't get any money for the class (m) - Emily in IL 6:47 Apr 15 (1)
    • Yes, interesting :) I had many friends CLEP'ing out while I was sitting in the classes :) NT - LH 8:50 Apr 15 (0)

Picking up thread from below re. Stobaugh Literary Analysis et al. likes/dislikes.... - Lorraine in BC 9:56 Apr 14 (2)

• I have the Stobaugh..... - Busy Mom 12:19 Apr 14 (0)
• I'm wanting to know this too. nt - Jan P. 10:54 Apr 14 (0)

Does anyone like Singapore Math for 9th grade and up? nt - Beth in CO 8:25 Apr 14 (8)

• A qualified yes... - CED 9:21 Apr 14 (7)
  • CED . . . - Jackie in AR 9:47 Apr 14 (6)
    • I think Jacob does a decent job of algebra... - CED 11:11 Apr 14 (5)
      • Thanks . . . - Jackie in AR 16:23 Apr 14 (0)
      • CED - about supplimenting... - Nan in Mass 13:20 Apr 14 (3)
        • We used TC's Geometry after NEM 2 - Larissa 17:05 Apr 14 (1)
          • My ds did the same thing (nt) - CynthiaOK 17:40 Apr 14 (0)
        • Re: CED - about supplimenting... - CED 13:37 Apr 14 (0)

Help with topic for dd debate paper - Peggy in Ks 8:21 Apr 14 (2)

• What do you mean by a debate paper? (nm) - Gwen in VA 9:02 Apr 14 (1)
  • We figured it out! - Peggy in Ks 15:37 Apr 15 (0)

Help with topic for dd debate paper - Peggy in Ks 8:20 Apr 14 (0)

Has anyone used the Teaching Co's Biology: The Science of Life?.... - Janet in MA 8:15 Apr 14 (4)

• Teaching Co's Biology: The Science of Life - Mandy in TN 21:20 Apr 14 (3)
  • Thanks Mandy! Have you decided on the texts you are using yet?... - Janet in MA 5:49 Apr 15 (2)
    • texts - Mandy in TN 6:43 Apr 15 (1)
      • I think I will check out the texts that go along with the lectures... - Janet in MA 13:09 Apr 15 (0)

Abeka VS BJU Geography...can anyone compare? - Donna 8:06 Apr 14 (5)

• Re: Abeka VS BJU Geography...can anyone compare? Thank you for your responses..Here is my conclusion - Donna 18:50 Apr 16 (0)
• We are just completing BJU Geography and dd's says YES to - Jenileigh 10:10 Apr 14 (0)
• Re: Abeka VS BJU Geography...can anyone compare? - Donna in WA 9:37 Apr 14 (2)
  • Donna, do you get the Teacher's edition, TE for Student Activity Book,tests and map exercises? Were they very helpful ? TE is $47. Is it worth it? Thanks nt - Nissi 4:19 Apr 15 (1)
    • Nissi.... a thought... even though I haven't used BJU Geography... - Donna 8:43 Apr 17 (0)

Stewart English Program opinions/experiences please - Sara in CT 8:05 Apr 14 (5)

• You should find nothing objectionable with literature used. - Jan P. 12:46 Apr 14 (0)
• We used it and liked it. Not sure what you mean about literature choices, though. nm - Janet in WA 10:40 Apr 14 (1)
  • Okay, I think I know what you mean -- the sample sentences from literature. I agree with Jan P. The sentences are lovely in their construction, and contain no content that could be considered objectionable. nm - Janet in WA 13:13 Apr 14 (0)
• We used it several years ago (m) - Gwen in VA 9:07 Apr 14 (1)
  • I agree - Elizabeth 9:50 Apr 14 (0)

Anyone using TT Algebra II?? Please e-mail me... nt - StaceyinLA 7:23 Apr 14 (1)

• NVM - found what I needed... nt - StaceyinLA 7:55 Apr 14 (0)

Smarr Intro to Lit ? - Chrisann 5:55 Apr 14 (2)

• Re: Smarr Intro to Lit ? - Donna 7:54 Apr 14 (1)
  • Thank you for that review! It really has helped. nt - Chrisann 5:27 Apr 15 (0)

Video Text algebra - Trish 22:27 Apr 13 (2)

• We've used it with success. - Cynde 7:42 Apr 14 (0)
• I personally didn't like it -- tried it with 2 sons - momof10 5:21 Apr 14 (0)

What do you use for world history IF - Dawn K 22:21 Apr 13 (0)

Looking for Support Group in FLORIDA - Jo in IN moving to FL 21:49 Apr 13 (6)

• Thank you and stay in touch - Jo in IN moving to FL 14:04 Apr 14 (0)
• Also, FPEA has lists (link inside) - K-FL 8:37 Apr 14 (0)
• You might also look at: - Jenny in Florida 7:27 Apr 14 (1)
  • Ooops. Let's try again for the link. - Jenny in Florida 7:28 Apr 14 (0)
• Welcome to Florida! :o) nt - FloridaLisa 5:06 Apr 14 (0)
• The following is a list of homeschool support groups and contact info (m) - Maury 3:43 Apr 14 (0)

Our Lial's BCM came in the mail today, and I have a few questions . . . - Christy B 20:57 Apr 13 (5)

• My gr 6/ 11 yr old son started BCM this academic year... - StaceyL in Canada 7:23 Apr 14 (1)
  • Is there anything in the Pre Algebra book that is not in BCM? - Mama owl 16:32 Apr 14 (0)
• Used Cat-E last year for 8th grade-1 simple algebra question on it (m) - LauraC 22:18 Apr 13 (2)
  • Thanks, that does help; one further question re: review . . . - Christy B 5:08 Apr 14 (1)
    • An idea for you. . . - Holly S/NC 8:49 Apr 14 (0)

Got NLE scores today -- ds earned a certificate & a purple ribbon (NLE Intro. exam). YIPPEE!!!! nt - ereks mom 20:49 Apr 13 (13)

• Re: Got NLE scores today -- ds earned a certificate & a purple ribbon (NLE Intro. exam). YIPPEE!!!! nt - Cathy Lilly 9:10 Apr 14 (4)
  • How do you find someone to administer these tests? - Cathy Lilly 9:18 Apr 14 (3)
    • My husband administers the test. (nt) - Jane in NC 11:12 Apr 14 (1)
      • Same here. (nt) - ereks mom 14:38 Apr 14 (0)
    • I could not administer it, because I teach the class... - LisaNY 10:00 Apr 14 (0)
• My dd. earned certificate & ribbon as well! Only one wrong! (Intro. to Latin) :o) nm - LisaNY 5:44 Apr 14 (0)
• My son took Intro to Latin - missed purple ribbon by one problem. - Beth 4:12 Apr 14 (0)
• Congrats! My son was "Cum Laude" on Latin I. (Request for those who kids took the NLE inside.) - Jane in NC 3:53 Apr 14 (5)
  • Certificate for Intro to Latin - Trish 17:04 Apr 14 (0)
  • Ds took an introductory Latin course using Phenomenon of Language; Tabula Latina by David Florian (now OOP, I think) & then... - ereks mom 14:59 Apr 14 (0)
  • My ds took the "Intro" level last year and scored "Perfect Paper..." - Anne/PA 11:25 Apr 14 (0)
  • Our results... - Jill W. 6:49 Apr 14 (0)
  • We used Henle and took Latin 1 (m) - Valerie in SC 6:23 Apr 14 (0)

Spielvoegel - is one edition preferable over another? nt - Elizabeth 19:44 Apr 13 (2)

• Re: Spielvoegel - is one edition preferable over another? nt - kate in seattle 12:17 Apr 14 (1)
  • Thanks Kate, that helps! nt - Elizabeth 20:48 Apr 14 (0)

TPS Logic course?? Any feedback on that one? nt - Rebecca 15:02 Apr 13 (0)

Any one know of a quasi-classical style Spanish program? - Virginia Dawn 14:46 Apr 13 (17)

• Good luck, - CED 18:35 Apr 13 (16)
  • Ok, it seems that you are suggesting... - Virginia Dawn 11:58 Apr 14 (4)
    • About once a year I consider it... - CED 12:15 Apr 14 (3)
      • One more question... - Virginia Dawn 12:29 Apr 14 (2)
        • Re: One more question... - CED 13:00 Apr 14 (1)
          • Thanks. nt - Virginia Dawn 15:47 Apr 14 (0)
  • Interesting... - LisaNY 5:57 Apr 14 (6)
    • The new way has gone to the other extreme...(very long) - CED 7:53 Apr 14 (3)
      • Thank you for taking the time to explain your POV... - LisaNY 10:11 Apr 14 (2)
        • Try "immersion" but if she gets frustrated get her a grammar heavy supplement... - CED 11:21 Apr 14 (1)
          • Thanks, CED. :o) nm - LisaNY 14:06 Apr 15 (0)
    • From my limited experience (m) - Valerie(TX) 6:49 Apr 14 (1)
      • I agree... - LisaNY 7:12 Apr 14 (0)
  • Thank you for this link! It is exactly what I want! (m) - Michele in MN 19:54 Apr 13 (0)
  • Arriba? - LH 18:45 Apr 13 (2)
    • Actually this link inside; the above is to additional activities evidently - LH 18:46 Apr 13 (1)
      • That's it, but what I have is the second edition... - CED 19:08 Apr 13 (0)

Would any of you share your course descriptions for courses that .... - Peggy 14:46 Apr 13 (2)

• Here are a couple of mine: - Jenny in Florida 12:19 Apr 14 (0)
• Not sure what you mean by course descriptions, but here are some course titles - Julie in MN 7:05 Apr 14 (0)

Congo red stain and protozoa! Any experience with this and can I use an alternative? - Elizabeth 14:09 Apr 13 (3)

• You should be able to buy this from - ChrisN in NY 21:45 Apr 15 (0)
• I was able to order it.... - Donna in OH 17:34 Apr 14 (1)
  • I guess I shouldn't have told them I was a home schooler! - Elizabeth 20:58 Apr 14 (0)

Help with terminology: Honors Biology text or Biology 2 - CynthiaOK 13:00 Apr 13 (1)

• Re: Help with terminology: Honors Biology text or Biology 2 - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:18 Apr 13 (0)

Abeka And Rod & Staff...Which one is more user friendly for Mom and student?..... - Melody In Tx 12:43 Apr 13 (3)

• it really depends on the Mom and the kids, I think (sm) - Jodi-FL 15:59 Apr 13 (0)
• I tried Abeka and am now doing R&S - Sara in Ohio 14:07 Apr 13 (0)
• Re: Abeka And Rod & Staff...Which one is more user friendly for Mom and student?..... - Tracey 13:01 Apr 13 (0)

Wahoo my retired teacher/principle FIL has offered to test all my upcoming 9th grader to ensure she is at the right level. nt - myfairladies 11:47 Apr 13 (0)

Cathy in KY, a belated thank you for responding to my inquiry regarding Fritz Hinrichs. (m) - Jilligan 11:07 Apr 13 (0)

TT customer service issue - m - StaceyinLA 10:31 Apr 13 (12)

• Perhaps the word would be "set?" Maybe they were quoting the price for the 4 pack of CD's? nt - LCGal 6:04 Apr 14 (3)
  • Well, I do need all 4, but at $15/cd, that's still only $60... nt - StaceyinLA 7:20 Apr 14 (2)
    • If you were asking to buy an entire set (4 CDs), my thought would be that it's hard for them to tell whether - momof10 7:56 Apr 14 (1)
      • That wouldn't matter anyway, since the cd set (for ALL cd's/lessons/solutions, etc) is $115 and they do sell it separately - m - StaceyinLA 8:18 Apr 14 (0)
• Can't help you with this problem, but... - Marge 16:27 Apr 13 (1)
  • Great suggestion! nt - readwithem 4:00 Apr 14 (0)
• The two times I had to replace one it was $15. - momof10 12:12 Apr 13 (1)
  • I'd be willing to bet someone misunderstood you. Here's why... - momof10 14:36 Apr 13 (0)
• When I inquired...they said the replacement cost for one CD was.. - Donna 11:37 Apr 13 (2)
  • But again, that should still only be $60 or so, right? Isn't it just 4 cd's?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:20 Apr 14 (1)
    • That's the problem - there are 6 cd's - makes more sense now... Anyway I FOUND mine this morning, so all is well!! m - StaceyinLA 7:56 Apr 14 (0)
• Re: TT customer service issue - m - Linda in MD 10:47 Apr 13 (0)

ACT Prep? - Jenny in Florida 9:46 Apr 13 (2)

• Princeton Review's Cracking the ACT - Ann in Michigan 10:42 Apr 13 (1)
  • I agree completely--we used this method and both dds were very comfortable on the test last weekend. (nt) - LoriM 10:55 Apr 13 (0)

Stacey in LA, regarding Math Relief - Christy B 8:34 Apr 13 (2)

• Well... m - StaceyinLA 10:25 Apr 13 (1)
  • Thanks! I will make a note for later; sounds like a program to keep in mind. nt - Christy B 20:44 Apr 13 (0)

Stobaugh's Literature guide.....Anyone use these? - Brenda From Tenn 6:47 Apr 13 (6)

• So did you both just stop using the Stobaugh and use something else? Or are you just picking and choosing what you use from the guide? - Brenda From Tenn 12:47 Apr 13 (2)
  • I kept for my guides for a while and finally sold them. (m) - lamb 19:01 Apr 13 (1)
    • Can you tell why they didn't work? I was looking at these... - Lorraine in BC 19:26 Apr 13 (0)
• They do look great (and I love his selections), but they are very difficult to implement. - Deb in PA 8:11 Apr 13 (2)
  • I agree. They look great, but are hard to use. nt. - lamb 11:32 Apr 13 (1)
    • Ditto.nt - Yolanda 15:00 Apr 13 (0)

What is the homeschool code for AP exams and SAT II subject tests?nt - Chris in So Cal 6:16 Apr 13 (2)

• For AP exams it is your state code which is the same as the PSAT code. nm - Susan in IL 17:59 Apr 13 (0)
• SAT's -- 970000. AP exams -- no idea! (nm) - Gwen in VA 7:49 Apr 13 (0)

Taz and Storm's mom...Can you tell me how you used ....more - Gloria 5:47 Apr 13 (0)

Jean in Wisconsin...m - LCGal 4:55 Apr 13 (9)

• Thank you, all. I really am feeling the crunch right now since - Jean in Wisc. 12:52 Apr 13 (3)
  • crunch time - Jackie in WY 6:59 Apr 14 (1)
    • Twins! Waiting for mom to clean...Looks like we are int the same boat. nt. - Jean in Wisc. 8:06 Apr 14 (0)
  • I feel your pain.... - Kathy in NC 14:44 Apr 13 (0)
• Jean and Anna.... - Kathy in NC 10:49 Apr 13 (1)
  • (((Kathy))), sometimes we need to remind each other of the good things we have in life, even if our dc are *behind* in an academic subject 8-). nt - Anna 12:20 Apr 13 (0)
• LOL! My oldest is in 11th...but I can tell you what we plan to do - Jean in Wisc. 5:21 Apr 13 (2)
  • Science and more - kris 10:24 Apr 13 (0)
  • (((Jean))), I read your post and just wanted to say that... - Anna 6:06 Apr 13 (0)

A big thank you to whoever recommended "Wired by God" (m) - Michelle in MO 3:00 Apr 13 (1)

• Re: A big thank you to whoever recommended "Wired by God" (m) - Becky in TX 19:40 Apr 13 (0)

Looking for some good options for economics..... - Kayleen Todd 21:23 Apr 12 (1)

• Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell -- not a textbook, but GREAT!!! (nm) - Gwen in VA 7:50 Apr 13 (0)

For those of you having read Mel Levine, I have some questions........ - Peggy in Atlanta 19:48 Apr 12 (12)

• I haven't read the book, and I don't think I will be reading it - moira 23:25 Apr 14 (0)
• I'm still mulling things over - Laurie4b 13:50 Apr 13 (0)
• I'm still mulling things over - Laurie4b 13:50 Apr 13 (0)
• haven't read the book but have a question - kate in seattle 12:21 Apr 13 (0)
• I haven't read Levine's book. However . . . - Jenny in Florida 7:45 Apr 13 (2)
  • My dd hasn't shown a passion for anything :o( - K-FL 10:36 Apr 13 (1)
    • I couldn't voice an opinion about that either... - Nan in Mass 5:08 Apr 14 (0)
• Teenage Years: Two edge sword - Jan P. 6:44 Apr 13 (3)
  • Re: Isn't that life? Not really - Peggy 7:37 Apr 13 (2)
    • What if the passion isn't a career path?... - Nan in Mass 5:04 Apr 14 (1)
      • Re: What if the passion isn't a career path?... - Laurie4b 6:45 Apr 14 (0)
• His warning against the "well-rounded student" really took me by surprise... - Dawn in MI 6:01 Apr 13 (0)

Kathleen, I want to thank you.... - SusanAR 18:11 Apr 12 (4)

• What is PTTW? nt - LisaWA 19:45 Apr 12 (1)
  • Put That In Writing...link inside (nt) - Kathleen 20:37 Apr 12 (0)
• Great! I'm glad you like it...(m) - Kathleen 18:39 Apr 12 (1)
  • They are trying very hard to complete it... - LisaNY 6:00 Apr 14 (0)

Lesley, you mentioned Geometry Success in 20 Minutes a Day.....?'s....... - Peggy 17:44 Apr 12 (1)

• Peggy, sorry for the slow response.......,but......(m) - Lesley 22:57 Apr 15 (0)

so Kathleen, two questions after reading your curriculum post below - Jodi-FL 17:20 Apr 12 (2)

• Re: so Kathleen, two questions after reading your curriculum post below - Kathleen 17:48 Apr 12 (1)
  • thanks for sharing, Kathleen (sm) - Jodi-FL 5:49 Apr 13 (0)

Ria from below (or anyone else) - when you taught Apologia Gen Sci to 6th graders... - Rhonda-GA 17:03 Apr 12 (5)

• Some answers - Ria 7:59 Apr 13 (4)
  • Ria, Jumping in with a Question! - Sara in Ohio 8:28 Apr 13 (3)
    • Answer - Ria 8:44 Apr 13 (2)
      • I am also concerned about Apologia's content, but I am also tired... - Rhonda-GA 14:00 Apr 13 (0)
      • Thanks, Ria! - Sara in Ohio 11:46 Apr 13 (0)

Has anyone used the Teaching Co.'s High School level World History? m - Barbara B. 15:34 Apr 12 (10)

• Thanks everyone! nt - Barbara B. 12:23 Apr 14 (0)
• For us, the tapes were fun for 10 and 11 year olds... nt - Anne/PA 4:30 Apr 13 (2)
  • Could you please post the titles of the tapes that your 10&11yr olds enjoyed. nt. - Maury 3:50 Apr 14 (1)
    • We are studying Medieval history this year, and these were the lectures we enjoyed... - Anne/PA 5:30 Apr 14 (0)
• I use this as supplemental material and, yes, it's worth the money to me. nt - Anna 18:50 Apr 12 (0)
• It was a good program to fill in the gaps for us, tho didn't take a whole year (nt) - Julie in MN 18:43 Apr 12 (0)
• Not challenging for my high schooler... - Laura in CT 18:41 Apr 12 (0)
• I think this course is most appropriate for logic stage, not rhetoric. (nt) - Janie 17:55 Apr 12 (0)
• We're using it now . . . - LynnG in Hawaii 16:16 Apr 12 (0)
• We only saw a bit of the lectures (with the Linwood guy) and... - Chris in VA 16:13 Apr 12 (0)

VP Omnibus - Debbie 13:44 Apr 12 (3)

• Re: VP Omnibus - kris 10:13 Apr 13 (0)
• Ds actually likes the books, and wants to continue with Omnibus 2, but he is 16... - Chris in VA 16:25 Apr 12 (1)
  • agree with previous poster - kate in seattle 11:58 Apr 13 (0)

Anyone using Hewitt's Lightning Lit 7th--questions inside......... - Peggy in Atlanta 13:21 Apr 12 (3)

• Somewhat - Desiree in NJ 13:30 Apr 12 (2)
  • The reason for this... - Katia 13:45 Apr 12 (1)
    • I have found it very easy to work with! (nt) - Desiree in NJ 16:20 Apr 12 (0)

Need math help, please! - Barbara 12:32 Apr 12 (5)

• Rod & Staff fits teaches by mastery and reviews, reviews, reviews... - MIch elle 14:16 Apr 12 (2)
  • Thanks for this info! - Barbara 18:19 Apr 13 (0)
  • I second Rod and Staff..... - Busy Mom 16:34 Apr 13 (0)
• Re: Need math help, please! - MaryM 12:58 Apr 12 (1)
  • So we're not alone.... - Barbara 12:31 Apr 13 (0)

Ruth in New Jersey...m - LCGal 12:06 Apr 12 (1)

• YW LCGal! I'm glad you found it helpful. So many forums, so little time! nt - Ruth in New Jersey 12:53 Apr 12 (0)

Can anyone suggest a website with good creative writing idea for a 9th grader? TIA nt - myfairladies 12:04 Apr 12 (0)

How hard is it to learn Latin? - Cynde 11:45 Apr 12 (13)

• Thanks you for all your wonderful inputs! sm ... - Cynde 16:47 Apr 13 (0)
• There is a Yahoo Group. - Jan P. 13:37 Apr 12 (0)
• So are you ladies recommending.... - Melody In Tx 13:31 Apr 12 (6)
  • our Latin journey - Lori L 10:27 Apr 13 (0)
  • You can start either Henle or LC with no previous Latin experience however... - Anna 15:11 Apr 12 (0)
  • No, I'd recommend starting with Henle and joining the Yahoo group for help as needed. nt - carolM 14:37 Apr 12 (0)
  • Well, even a 5th grade can start right into Henle. - LH 14:26 Apr 12 (0)
  • a 14yr old has the capacity to start right into Henle (some rough spots - see yahoo group "Henle Latin" this would protect credits (HS is more challenging than LC1 and LC2. nt - karon 13:49 Apr 12 (0)
  • My dd jumped in with Henle in 9th grade and has not had a problem. nt - Laura in CT 13:48 Apr 12 (0)
• My girls started Latin late.... - Anna 12:57 Apr 12 (0)
• my thoughts - Lynne 12:23 Apr 12 (0)
• We found Latin easier in many ways than Spanish... - Laura in CT 12:18 Apr 12 (0)
• It's probably a lot harder to start with Wheelock or Henle than it would be do - LH 11:49 Apr 12 (0)

difference in book lists between 1st edition wtm and 2nd - kate in seattle 11:43 Apr 12 (0)

Would you have your dc take the ACT & SAT one week apart or is that asking for trouble? (sm) - Jules 11:21 Apr 12 (3)

• That's my sons plan... - Lori L 10:13 Apr 13 (0)
• I think it would be okay - Michele T. in WA 21:25 Apr 12 (1)
  • Thanks, Michele, for your insight. We are working on both right now, so will continue on :-) nt - Jules 6:08 Apr 13 (0)

More options for those looking for online schools -- Stanford's EPGY is now going to implement a complete, online high school program... - stef in colorado 11:19 Apr 12 (1)

• Thank for the heads up! Nice new info. nt - MaryM 11:45 Apr 12 (0)

Anyone familiar with Raven & Berg's Environment? It appears suitable for an AP level course. nt - SFP 10:59 Apr 12 (0)

What do you think the reading level of The Lost World would be? 7-9th or 10th-12th? nt - Padmé 10:16 Apr 12 (1)

• Found out it's on a 7-9th list. Thank you. nt - Padmé 11:55 Apr 12 (0)

Did anyone by the vocabulary cards for Science Roots? - Ann in Texas 9:50 Apr 12 (5)

• Yes, Used them this year (more) - Becky in TX 14:56 Apr 12 (2)
  • Did they truly help him on his vocabulary??? - Ann in Texas 19:51 Apr 12 (1)
    • The program as a whole did...the cards made it easier (nt). - Becky in TX 19:49 Apr 13 (0)
• I own them. Just recevied them last week. As for - LH 10:23 Apr 12 (0)
• I have ... - Laura in VA 9:59 Apr 12 (0)

SAT practice... - Sabrina in NY 9:19 Apr 12 (2)

• What you're doing sounds great! Keep it up! That's about what my dd did. (nm) - Gwen in VA 14:22 Apr 12 (1)
  • Thank you, Gwen! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 6:17 Apr 13 (0)

Who is using BJ HomeSat for high school? I have a few Q's - Copswife 8:42 Apr 12 (3)

• The Yahoo group HomeSat Discussion Group has wonderful information (m) - Ruth in New Jersey 13:07 Apr 12 (1)
  • If they're still there, check out the files section, too - momof10 16:47 Apr 12 (0)
• well... - momof10 9:47 Apr 12 (0)

Ang in TX, I answered you below re: Critical Thinking. nt - FranW 7:17 Apr 12 (1)

• Thanks, Fran! nm - Ang in TX 10:36 Apr 12 (0)

I'm intrigued by Star Torrey. (more) - Kathleen 7:07 Apr 12 (2)

• Re: I'm intrigued by Star Torrey. (more) - Kathleen 7:37 Apr 12 (0)
• Sorry, I said Kathleen when I should have said Merry. I was addressing her and got mixed up. nm - Merry 7:07 Apr 12 (0)

Need a listing of favorite literature--fiction & non-fiction choices for year III. I've looked at the list in TRWTM until my eyes glazed over.TIA - Taz & Storm's MOm 7:04 Apr 12 (1)

• Re: Need a listing of favorite literature--fiction & non-fiction choices for year III. I've looked at the list in TRWTM until my eyes glazed over.TIA - kate in seattle 11:52 Apr 12 (0)

Repost: Experiences with on-line tutorials for the Great Books? Would love some direction! nm - Janet 4:59 Apr 12 (5)

• I posted mine down the board a bit. nm - Elizabeth 6:50 Apr 12 (4)
  • I probably haven't had enough coffee...but I can't find it. Help! Thanks for your input!! - Janet 7:14 Apr 12 (3)
    • Link inside - Elizabeth 8:18 Apr 12 (2)
      • Thanks, Elizabeth. Very helpful review. Can I ask which service you use? Thanks again! nt - Janet 15:11 Apr 12 (1)
        • Sure! Another link inside! - Elizabeth 19:36 Apr 13 (0)

Veronica Adams - if you are still around, can you PLEASE e-mail me - address inside - StaceyinLA 21:18 Apr 11 (1)

• Re: Veronica Adams - if you are still around, can you PLEASE e-mail me - address inside - Veronica A. 10:12 Apr 12 (0)

My 12 yo ds is obsessed with computers and lives and breathes them. I need a curriculum (m) - Mom2jrcsc 20:56 Apr 11 (2)

• A computer guru friend suggested my 12yob start by working through Computer Programming with Java for Dummies (nt) - Kimm in WA 16:41 Apr 13 (0)
• The Potter's School has some computer courses that look interesting. link - Luann in ID 8:43 Apr 12 (0)

Posting for a friend...she needs a good secular science program - Jann in TX 20:26 Apr 11 (2)

• Pearson/PH has an excellent series, imo. Link inside. - MaryM 11:48 Apr 12 (0)
• Re: Posting for a friend...she needs a good secular science program - FranW 7:22 Apr 12 (0)

Anyone use Notgrass Exploring America with a student who does not like to read? Is this and advanced program. Thanks. nt - AlisonP 20:25 Apr 11 (1)

• My ds 15 is using the world history and LOVES it! - Copswife 8:45 Apr 12 (0)

If my son were to spend 2 years studying World History . . - Dawn K 19:10 Apr 11 (3)

• We're planning three years of World History, not using Human Odyssey. - Jenny in Florida 7:09 Apr 14 (0)
• Have you looked at Keystone HS books? - MIch elle 17:42 Apr 12 (0)
• What would you use if you didn't use the Human Odyssey? - Dawn K 11:32 Apr 12 (0)

Another Q about TOG - GaMom3 18:41 Apr 11 (3)

• Yes, and (m) - Valerie in SC 6:32 Apr 14 (0)
• Not this year. - Robin NC 8:51 Apr 12 (0)
• Yes and yes. nt - Anna 18:49 Apr 11 (0)

What to do for Literature- BJU lit., Lightning Lit, Smarr? m - Mary in co 18:16 Apr 11 (9)

• I agree you need to decide your focus - Julie in MN 18:55 Apr 12 (2)
  • LL studies/reads 8 whole books/novels per year along with short stories, poetry, etc. nt - Katia 19:19 Apr 12 (1)
    • Thanks, I've wondered about that ... 8 is a lot! nt - Julie in MN 22:15 Apr 12 (0)
• LLATL gold is structured. - Robin NC 8:29 Apr 12 (2)
  • Aaaaah! Not more choices!! :0) m. - Mary in co 15:55 Apr 12 (0)
  • A side note: Lightning Lit does indeed have discussion questions, not just comprehension questions. The discusiion questions are located in the appendix.... - Katia 13:43 Apr 12 (0)
• First, decide if you want a whole book approach... - Cindy in WA 5:51 Apr 12 (2)
  • Which category does Lightning Lit belong ? m - Mary in co 7:15 Apr 12 (1)
    • Re: Which category does Lightning Lit belong ? m - Cindy in WA 7:21 Apr 12 (0)

Sorry Kathleen. What is Star Torrey. I did go to the website and look it up...... - Padmé 18:09 Apr 11 (2)

• No need to be sorry...(m) - Kathleen 23:02 Apr 11 (1)
  • I'm thinking a university model academy, where the students.... - Padmé 5:48 Apr 12 (0)

Also, thoughts on Alpha Omega for 9th history/geography. nt - myfairladies 17:53 Apr 11 (3)

• I'd like to know, too, as I've been looking at this :-) nt - Katia 20:01 Apr 11 (2)
  • Well i got my hands on a copy for 10th grade to look at.... - myfairladies 11:44 Apr 12 (1)
    • Thanks! I may just have to get them and look at them for myself :-) nt - Katia 7:41 Apr 13 (0)

Treading as fast as I can! Are there one or two "best" books (m) - Amy in Orlando 17:53 Apr 11 (1)

• Three?... - Anna 18:48 Apr 11 (0)

Any thoughts on Around the World in 180 Days for 9th grade? TIA - myfairladies 17:43 Apr 11 (5)

• Duh! I'm cleaning out some of my reading book bookshelves and saw the *book*... - Padmé 5:51 Apr 12 (0)
• As far as a Geography program goes... - Jann in TX 20:30 Apr 11 (1)
  • I think it is a good program. - lamb 5:40 Apr 12 (0)
• My 17 yo read it all day yesterday and finished it, so yes I think it could be done. nt - Padmé 18:05 Apr 11 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - myfairladies 19:17 Apr 11 (0)

College Prep - Tammy Trotti 17:01 Apr 11 (0)

Writing question (lack of self-confidence) - Osmosis Mom 16:48 Apr 11 (8)

• This is a style issue, of course... - Brian 20:44 Apr 11 (1)
  • I got ya - Osmosis Mom 3:59 Apr 12 (0)
• I agree. (m) - FloridaLisa 19:21 Apr 11 (1)
  • LOL Lisa - nice to meet another journalism major! nt - Amy in Orlando 21:56 Apr 11 (0)
• I'll be interested to see other responses, but I was taught (m) - Amy in Orlando 18:01 Apr 11 (3)
  • Thanks, I did mean to say - Osmosis Mom 3:54 Apr 12 (2)
    • I am a fan of several books on writing - Brian 20:18 Apr 12 (1)
      • I love The Lively Art of Writing! (m) - Kathleen 22:08 Apr 12 (0)

Quick TT Geometry question: proofs or no proofs? Thanks.--nt - StaceyLin Canada 16:12 Apr 11 (2)

• Yes, proofs. nt - Katia 16:26 Apr 11 (1)
  • Thanks!--nt - StaceyLin Canada 17:02 Apr 11 (0)

Notgrass users and History questions - Trish H. 15:59 Apr 11 (0)

Great Books Tutorials - Janet 15:50 Apr 11 (0)

TOG question Re: religion - Sara in Ohio 15:21 Apr 11 (3)

• Re: TOG question Re: religion - Kathleen 15:48 Apr 11 (2)
  • I would have to (respectfully) disagree...(m) - Valerie in SC 6:50 Apr 14 (0)
  • Thanks, Kathleen! more - Sara in Ohio 16:09 Apr 11 (0)

Anyone hear of the 'Chemistry Songbag' cds that has chemistry songs? - Kaci 14:59 Apr 11 (0)

TT vs. EPGY? - MaryM 14:52 Apr 11 (2)

• Taz did RPGY. To give you an idea, he used Lial's Beginning Algebra & Intermediate algebra in one year. M - Taz & Storm's Mom 6:46 Apr 12 (1)
  • Thanks! - MaryM 6:51 Apr 12 (0)

Jean in Wisc, can you exlain how you use The Human Odyssey for highschool? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 14:47 Apr 11 (4)

• My lesson plans (copy and paste) - Jean in Wisc. 16:37 Apr 11 (3)
  • Thank you! nt - Quiver0f10 16:48 Apr 11 (0)
  • P.S. - Jean in Wisc. 16:41 Apr 11 (1)
    • Sound sgreat. Thanks again nt - Quiver0f10 16:49 Apr 11 (0)

Is Apologia science rigourous enough? Will it prepare our children for a 4 year college? nt - Quiver0f10 14:21 Apr 11 (18)

• The dd of a friend is a freshman in college this year, and her biology professor asked her... - ereks mom 17:41 Apr 15 (0)
• Absolutely! Apologia is excellent and has prepared many for careers in the sciences. My dd has been able to CLEP out of Biology & Bio lab... nt - StaceyinLA 19:56 Apr 11 (3)
  • How do you CLEP out of Bio lab? Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 10:00 Apr 12 (2)
    • The way they do the Biology CLEP test here, you get the class and lab credit if you pass it... nt - StaceyinLA 12:54 Apr 12 (1)
      • That's great to know! Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 13:08 Apr 12 (0)
• It may depend what college you are looking at....... - Gwen in VA 14:43 Apr 11 (10)
  • Gail (my choir friend!)--what science do you use? Do you use (m) - Michelle in MO 8:19 Apr 12 (0)
  • Would you please provide a link or URL to the AP resources section that lists texts? I can't find it. Thank you! (nt) - Jackie in AR 15:03 Apr 11 (8)
    • It was very hard to find LOL Link inside - Quiver0f10 16:29 Apr 11 (7)
      • Thanks for posting this, but I couldn't find the actual (m) - Michelle in MO 2:36 Apr 12 (6)
        • I'm sorry, I STILL can't find the place that lists possible text by name (publisher, etc.) - umm 12:04 Apr 12 (0)
        • Some of the subjects have the books listed in the descriptions, some in the PDF of the class schedule. The link to the classes is enclosed nt - Quiver0f10 5:56 Apr 12 (4)
          • Thank you, Jean! I was still having trouble finding them, too. (nt) - Jackie in AR 8:45 Apr 12 (1)
            • NO problem, it took me a while to find them and I was getitng frustrated too LOL nt - Quiver0f10 9:12 Apr 12 (0)
          • NOW I get it! Thanks so much for explaining this to me! (nt) - Michelle in MO 7:36 Apr 12 (1)
            • GLad to help :-) nt - Quiver0f10 9:12 Apr 12 (0)
• It has worked for thousands of homeschooled students who have gone on to be successful in college. - Michele T. in WA 14:24 Apr 11 (1)
  • Thank you, thats encouraging :-) nt - Quiver0f10 14:39 Apr 11 (0)

Which Teaching Co. course(s) would be best for Ancient history? nt - Barbara B. 14:13 Apr 11 (4)

• Re: Which Teaching Co. course(s) would be best for Ancient history? nt - kate in seattle 14:19 Apr 11 (3)
  • Did you just buy the audiotapes for these? Would these be (m) - Maury 3:23 Apr 12 (2)
    • Re: Did you just buy the audiotapes for these? Would these be (m) - kate in seattle 10:50 Apr 12 (1)
      • Thanks! nt. - Maury 20:41 Apr 12 (0)

No math senior year and college - Margaret in CO 13:08 Apr 11 (2)

• if you want to go to an Ivy you'd better take four years of - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:48 Apr 11 (0)
• how funny -- I just read that same post on cc and was heading over here to post a warning also! nt - stef in colorado 14:14 Apr 11 (0)

Ok,. I have a few years yet before highschool (dd is entering 5th in Sept). A question about tests (ACT, SAT, etc) (m) - JC in ON 12:31 Apr 11 (2)

• The timing for taking the tests is typically to meet deadlines... - Janet in WA 14:05 Apr 11 (1)
  • Thanks! that was helpful. nt - JC in ON 14:12 Apr 14 (0)

Sarah: re Teaching Co logic... - StaceyLin Canada 12:23 Apr 11 (1)

• whoops, :: ) to argumentation nt - sarah 12:05 Apr 12 (0)

Write at Home short story class? Anyone use this? .... (more)... - Rebecca 12:11 Apr 11 (1)

• not much help, but ... - Cynde 6:52 Apr 12 (0)

My 6th grade dd did Apologia General Science this year and absolutely *loved* it. She wants... - AmyCC 10:47 Apr 11 (5)

• If you want to "save" Physical Science and "count" it in junior high. . . - Caron 14:37 Apr 11 (1)
  • Thanks for the advice, Caron. (m) - AmyCC 16:39 Apr 11 (0)
• Let her have fun (m) - Ria 11:38 Apr 11 (2)
  • I know she'd prefer to just read the Physical Science book... - AmyCC 13:02 Apr 11 (1)
    • I'd just let her enjoy it (m) - Ria 13:38 Apr 11 (0)

Still struggling to figure out science: Apologia -- or, what about the Reader's Digest "How ... Works"? Experiences? Advice? Thoughts? - Lori D. 10:43 Apr 11 (4)

• One option - Jean in Wisc. 12:22 Apr 11 (3)
  • I considered that, but... - Lori D. 12:31 Apr 11 (2)
    • With my older dc - Jean in Wisc. 13:35 Apr 11 (1)
      • Thank you, Jean! I appreciate your insight on the 3 sciences I've been looking at. (nt) - Lori D. 15:01 Apr 11 (0)

Has anyone used the Institute for Excellence in Writing Lit? thoughts? reviews? nt - Donna 10:25 Apr 11 (0)

TT College Prep/ Publisher's Viewpoint - Dana in WA 9:19 Apr 11 (22)

• I am sure I am one of the posters being mentioned here - m - StaceyinLA 20:17 Apr 11 (8)
  • to clarify - the first paragraph should have stated that she learned nothing new in the 1st 75 lessons of the TT Algebra II after only doing 2 phases of the MR Algebra I - m - StaceyinLA 20:19 Apr 11 (7)
    • There's a reason for that... - Sandy in Indy 20:59 Apr 11 (6)
      • Only a *small percentage* of Algebra 2 material is new -- *most* is a reteaching of Algebra 1? Is that really an accurate description of VT and TT? nm - Janet in WA 10:06 Apr 12 (4)
        • No... - Sandy in Indy 22:04 Apr 12 (1)
          • I posted quotes from his site below on this very topic nt - momof10 5:16 Apr 13 (0)
        • not the original poster and I can't say that's true for TT, but when I spoke with the author of VT - momof10 11:49 Apr 12 (1)
          • Here are some quotes from VT algebra site: - momof10 11:53 Apr 12 (0)
      • I understand this, but what shocked me was that she had not even completed the Algebra I - m - StaceyinLA 21:20 Apr 11 (0)
• This is not a criticism of TT -- just an observation. I would *expect* a publisher to say good things about its own program. nm - Janet in WA 14:54 Apr 11 (0)
• Thank you Dana. I'm very comfortable in my choice of TT but it *was* irritating to see those comments here - Katia 12:09 Apr 11 (2)
  • It doesn't matter what you use, or post about, there is always someone who will have negative things to say about it... nt - StaceyinLA 20:36 Apr 11 (1)
    • Yes, that is true. But there are two sides to every issue and I was thanking Dana for posting the other side, which is crucial in making any decision. - Katia 13:59 Apr 12 (0)
• Sonlight Forum TT Publisher Conversation - Ruth in New Jersey 11:49 Apr 11 (1)
  • Yes, this exact subject was just discussed at length on the Sonlight forums . . . - LynnG in Hawaii 15:55 Apr 11 (0)
• Dana and Pam, thanks for your comments. After reading your posts, and the ones from below, I'm sticking with my decision to try TT next year. nt - Kathy in NC 10:24 Apr 11 (0)
• Method of TT? - Tessa 9:56 Apr 11 (4)
  • Re: Method of TT? - Donna 10:09 Apr 11 (3)
    • Re: Method of TT? - Tessa 10:24 Apr 11 (2)
      • If you did all of VT, then I would use TT Algebra II - Claire 14:52 Apr 11 (0)
      • After Module A & part of B, we actually went back and did TT Alg I...then on to II. - Donna 10:38 Apr 11 (0)
• Re: TT College Prep/ Publisher's Viewpoint - Pam L 9:33 Apr 11 (0)

How do I make Runkle Geography last a full year? - Peggy 9:19 Apr 11 (5)

• I think if you do the mapping book also, it will take a full year!nt - Mama Owl 14:32 Apr 11 (1)
  • Re: I think if you do the mapping book also, it will take a full year!nt - Peggy in Ks 10:13 Apr 12 (0)
• I think you can stretch it over a year if you add in projects - CynthiaOK 9:40 Apr 11 (2)
  • What are some cultural geography programs? - Peggy in Ks 10:10 Apr 12 (1)
    • I don't have any suggestions; we won't be getting to that this year - sorry (nt) - CynthiaOK 19:52 Apr 12 (0)

Anyone use TTC's Shakespeare: The Word and the Action and William Shakespeare: Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies (m) - CynthiaOK 9:16 Apr 11 (1)

• I've watched both (made our library buy them ;-) and would recommend the C, H and T over Words and Action (more) - JFS in IL 10:34 Apr 11 (0)

Is 8th too early to take the SAT or PSAT? - Michele T. in WA 8:56 Apr 11 (11)

• Thanks for the input - Michele T. in WA 14:21 Apr 11 (0)
• Not at all...(more) - catherine 13:27 Apr 11 (2)
  • The PSAT can be taken at other times than the junior year...(m) - Kathleen 13:37 Apr 11 (1)
    • That's right - it can be taken as a practice test, but it only counts as a junior. The SAT can be taken anytime, and can count whenever the test taker wants to count it. (nt) - catherine 13:42 Apr 11 (0)
• I'd recommend the ACT (m) - CynthiaOK 9:11 Apr 11 (0)
• You might consider having him take the SSAT. - Pam in MD 9:06 Apr 11 (5)
  • I am not familiar. Could you tell me more about the SSAT? nt - Holly S/NC 11:06 Apr 11 (4)
    • Here's the link. The scores given are compared to... - Pam in MD 19:44 Apr 11 (3)
      • Looks interesting, but the test centers seem to be just in major cities. The nearest ones are about 3 hours from our house - Michele T. in WA 22:41 Apr 11 (2)
        • Michele, it depends on the dates. Some schools only have one test date per year, others multiple. The test sites... - Pam in MD 6:18 Apr 12 (1)
          • Oh, that makes sense. I only checked for the June date this year. I'll have to check again when they post the sites for next year nt - Michele T. in WA 10:01 Apr 12 (0)

Kathleen, would you mind explaining how you use Spielvogel? - Luann in ID 8:25 Apr 11 (11)

• I purchased the Instructor's guides...(m) - Kathleen 9:25 Apr 11 (10)
  • Where did you get these? Do you mean . . . - Luann in ID 9:57 Apr 11 (9)
    • I mean for Spielvogel...(m) - Kathleen 10:15 Apr 11 (8)
      • More questions . . . - Luann in ID 11:08 Apr 11 (7)
        • Re: More questions . . . - Kathleen 11:26 Apr 11 (3)
          • Yes! That answers my questions perfectly. Thank you. And one more . . . - Luann in ID 11:35 Apr 11 (2)
            • Early and High Middle Ages by Philip Daileader...(m) - Kathleen 13:20 Apr 11 (1)
              • Sorry...that should be 24 lectures each, not 14. (nt) - Kathleen 13:21 Apr 11 (0)
        • And more questions . . . - Luann in ID 11:13 Apr 11 (2)
          • Comprehensive 5th edition...(m) - Kathleen 11:28 Apr 11 (1)
            • Re: Comprehensive 5th edition...(m) - Luann in ID 11:38 Apr 11 (0)

What is the sequence for the Lial Math books and Do you suppliment? - Mama Owl 7:26 Apr 11 (15)

• No need to supplement... - Jann in TX 10:10 Apr 11 (2)
  • thanks. I wish the website would detail more so I didn't have to ask - mama Owl 14:50 Apr 11 (1)
    • The first chapter or so is basic review... - Jann in TX 20:21 Apr 11 (0)
• Here is some information I "gleaned" from the women here (m) - jeanne 7:35 Apr 11 (2)
  • I was at that site just now...(while you were typing..LOL) and I saw a pre algebra book.. - Mama owl 7:50 Apr 11 (1)
    • My gr 8 son is using the Lial's Pre-Algebra book and DVT... - StaceyL in Canada 12:19 Apr 11 (0)
• Are the Lial's books consumables?nt - Mama Owl 7:27 Apr 11 (8)
  • Some of them are textbooks, but some are worktexts (m) - V 14:23 Apr 11 (0)
  • Well, I guess you *could* do that, but I wouldn't (m) - Michelle in MO 8:32 Apr 11 (6)
    • Some of them are... - momof10 9:02 Apr 11 (5)
      • Meant to add... - momof10 9:04 Apr 11 (4)
        • I ordered 2 copies at 2.00 each plus shipping...so writing in the book isn't an issue for me..I prefer it! - Mama Owl 14:53 Apr 11 (3)
          • I got mine for about the same price - but not from ebay. They were like new - momof10 15:19 Apr 11 (2)
            • LOL, Thats Great. My son may freak...hehe! I found the annotated TE on Amazon just now and ordered it...so IM SET - Mama owl 15:28 Apr 11 (1)
              • My dd did freak when she first saw it -- some of her older siblings got a hoot out of seeing her reaction! nt - momof10 17:18 Apr 11 (0)

Assessing your teenager's writing skills - Melissa in New York 5:58 Apr 11 (2)

• A simple assessment option - Michele T. in WA 9:02 Apr 11 (0)
• Here is one service you can check out... - Anna 6:27 Apr 11 (0)

Apologia General Science - Patty 4:25 Apr 11 (9)

• Personally, I would say no, but on Berquist's MODG school site, she does list it - Katia 8:59 Apr 11 (3)
  • I can't seem to find it there (m) - CynthiaOK 9:36 Apr 11 (2)
    • Look on this page.... - Katia 12:12 Apr 11 (1)
      • Found it - Thanks! (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:31 Apr 11 (0)
• Having taught it successfully to 6th graders, no. It's not high school level. nt - Ria 8:19 Apr 11 (1)
  • Ria, Did you cover everything in one year ot two? Thanks! ntq - Rhonda-GA 12:16 Apr 12 (0)
• I would not choose this for a college bound student . (nt) - Pat H 8:09 Apr 11 (0)
• Perhaps... - GVA 6:10 Apr 11 (0)
• Yes, if your child is just looking to accumulate high school credits... - Donna 5:06 Apr 11 (0)

any here use truthquest guides? Alone or with TOG? - amelia 4:20 Apr 11 (2)

• Amelia, I responded to your ?? on the other board, but . . . - kris 16:12 Apr 11 (1)
  • thanks kris for the input - amelia 19:55 Apr 11 (0)

HELP! Just starting with an 11th Grader! - Jo 21:32 Apr 10 (8)

• Re: HELP! Just starting with an 11th Grader! - Jo in IN moving to FL 21:07 Apr 12 (0)
• I have a friend that did that and homeschooled this year - Christi/NC 7:14 Apr 11 (0)
• one more thing to look at (m) - Bev in Atlanta 6:05 Apr 11 (0)
• I started hs'ing my 10th grader this year.. - Brit 5:47 Apr 11 (0)
• I hope you hear from many who've btdt, starting with an 11 grader. My two cents... - Anna 5:40 Apr 11 (2)
  • Link only... - Anna 5:57 Apr 11 (1)
    • more info please - momee 6:04 Apr 14 (0)
• Here's what I'm doing - Bev in Atlanta 5:32 Apr 11 (0)

Lori M., thanks for the input below about Co-op maths! nt - Lisa TX 21:14 Apr 10 (1)

• You are welcome; I still wish there was an easier way to do it! (c: (nt) - LoriM 9:19 Apr 11 (0)

My 12 yo ds is obsessed with computers and lives and breathes them. I need a curriculum (m) - Mom2jrcsc 19:41 Apr 10 (3)

• You could check out the Python programming language.... - Mary in GA 7:37 Apr 11 (0)
• Try TPS (m) - Bev in Atlanta 5:42 Apr 11 (0)
• Forgot to say - it would have to run on a Mac computer. nt - Mom2jrcsc 19:41 Apr 10 (0)

Grammar help... - Laurie 16:11 Apr 10 (7)

• Re: Grammar help... - Kathleen 18:00 Apr 10 (6)
  • Kathleen and Laurie, not sure if this is on any help... - Donna 5:16 Apr 11 (2)
    • Donna, I'm printing this also. Thank you! - Laurie 5:20 Apr 11 (0)
    • Since this was grammar help, strike the "ly". nt - Donna 5:18 Apr 11 (0)
  • Wait...(m) - Kathleen 18:07 Apr 10 (1)
    • Thank you, thank you! - Laurie 5:18 Apr 11 (0)
  • Re: Grammar help... - Laurie 18:05 Apr 10 (0)

Has anyone have a math SAT IIc prep book that their dc thought was really good?.. - Mary in GA 14:12 Apr 10 (4)

• SAT Prep Course by James Stobaugh - Tessa 14:11 Apr 11 (0)
• I meant DOES anyone have:-( - Mary in GA 14:33 Apr 10 (2)
  • Yes -- Princeton Review's - Gwen in VA 19:12 Apr 10 (1)
    • Thanks, Gwen! - Mary in GA 4:25 Apr 11 (0)

Has anyone used the BJU Earth/Space text for 8th grade? Opinions? THanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 13:57 Apr 10 (0)

How can I find a list of colleges in a particular geographic area e.g. w/i 45 mi. of Chicago? (m) - Beth in OH 10:50 Apr 10 (2)

• Here is a site... - JFS in IL 11:34 Apr 10 (1)
  • Thanks! It's just what I needed. (nt) - Beth in OH 17:43 Apr 10 (0)

Anna -- regarding geometry question below... - momof10 10:40 Apr 10 (5)

• You probably wouldn't want the Lial's Geometry my dd's using. She does proofs and all. Do you still want the title? nt - Anna 10:57 Apr 10 (4)
  • I found Essentials of Geometry for a good price - momof10 12:01 Apr 10 (3)
    • This is what my dd's used but I thought you didn't want proofs?(m)... - Anna 12:37 Apr 10 (1)
      • That's fine -- from some of the reviews, - momof10 19:13 Apr 10 (0)
    • Forgot to add... - momof10 12:02 Apr 10 (0)

Latin woes...Spanish?...(more) - Ang in TX 7:57 Apr 10 (11)

• Thanks to all of you. Just hearing other options is such encouragment- for both the Latin and Spanish.nm - Ang in TX 18:44 Apr 10 (0)
• Have you considered doing Prima, LC1, LC2 and then starting Henle? I think it's a good idea - LH 11:49 Apr 10 (1)
  • This sounds like a good approach (m) - Michelle in MO 3:20 Apr 11 (0)
• I'm not familiar with the Henle texts, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:48 Apr 10 (0)
• Latin for Children helped us - Cathy Lilly 11:03 Apr 10 (0)
• Some ideas.... - Anna 10:08 Apr 10 (0)
• If you can afford it, BJU's HomeSat DVDs are terrific! nt - momof10 9:54 Apr 10 (0)
• do you visit the "Henle Latin" group in the Yahoo "groups" ? They are a HUGE help. We are also doing Henle 1 nt - karon 9:33 Apr 10 (0)
• I like BJU Spanish, you will need the CD's, (DVD's would be useful if you can afford them)but go slow - supplement with some of the books from their elementary series. "bjupress.com" nt - karon 9:26 Apr 10 (0)
• We don't do Latin - we study roots with Vocabulary Vine - but we do study Spanish - m - StaceyinLA 9:05 Apr 10 (1)
  • This is the route I think we are going to take..pondering this for 2 years - CindyinTexas 10:03 Apr 11 (0)

I want to use Critical Thinking (Harnadek) for 9th. If I use... - Ang in TX 7:47 Apr 10 (1)

• Re: I want to use Critical Thinking (Harnadek) for 9th. If I use... - FranW 7:15 Apr 12 (0)

Does anyone NOT like Teaching Textbooks and why? nt - Mom2jrcsc 7:41 Apr 10 (13)

• I like it, but - Claire 13:48 Apr 10 (11)
  • Claire, I have a question about this - m - StaceyinLA 20:14 Apr 10 (9)
    • Same question here. I was seriously considering TT Alg. 1 for my math-challenged dd next year, but your post makes me wonder.... - Kathy in NC 4:51 Apr 11 (8)
      • Your posts have helped a lot! I like the idea of TT with the Key To... series as reinforcement.nt. - Kathy in NC 6:19 Apr 11 (0)
      • I am using TT Pre-Algebra w/my math-challenged ds and plan to use the Algebra, but we add in... - Deb in PA 6:05 Apr 11 (0)
      • Can I throw a thought in..... - Donna 5:33 Apr 11 (5)
        • Thanks Donna! I am still not sure if I am going this route, but I am glad to hear another POV - m - StaceyinLA 9:18 Apr 11 (1)
          • Stacey, I understand the dilemna...a thought - Donna 10:20 Apr 11 (0)
        • Very helpful posts, everyone! I just bought the Algebra 1 and Geometry sets for my 2 dd's--I appreciate everyone's insights!! (nm) - Donna in WA 8:33 Apr 11 (0)
        • Thanks! Learning "why" is very important for this dd - shortcuts just don't do it for her. nt. - Kathy in NC 6:24 Apr 11 (0)
        • *Excellent* post, Donna, on TT! nt - Ruth in New Jersey 5:41 Apr 11 (0)
  • This is exactly what happened with my dd. I think an average to above-average student would probably fare well with this program. nt - AmyCC 17:44 Apr 10 (0)
• I do not dislike it, but - m - StaceyinLA 7:51 Apr 10 (0)

Is anyone's dc not taking outside the home courses in high school? Can they.... - Peggy 7:39 Apr 10 (26)

• I believe they can receive an adequate education but I do believe there are other reasons to take classes in other ways also so we do <nt> - Pamela 4:10 Apr 11 (0)
• My dd is taking cc classes NOW, but I consider her "done" with high school requirements - LoriM 11:18 Apr 10 (0)
• Absolutely. Our sons took cc classes -- but not because I felt they needed them in order to get an adequate high school education. nm - Janet in WA 11:04 Apr 10 (0)
• I'm sure an entirely home-based curriculum can be more than adequate. - Jenny in Florida 10:49 Apr 10 (2)
  • Jenny, where did she take the online classes, and what was the cost? nm - Peggy 16:25 Apr 10 (1)
    • Florida Virtual School, free to us as Florida residents [nt] - Jenny in Florida 20:27 Apr 10 (0)
• Go with what works for your family - Carrie in NC 10:19 Apr 10 (0)
• We have never used outside sources for our oldest... - MamaBess 9:38 Apr 10 (7)
  • MamaBess, my middle ds is very interested in graphic design... - Deb in PA 9:47 Apr 10 (2)
    • relly, my son has done it all. He... - MamaBess 12:37 Apr 10 (1)
      • Thanks for replying. So far, ds has just learned by doing (maybe I should leave him alone or risk killing his enthusiasm, lol!)nm - Deb in PA 12:51 Apr 10 (0)
  • PS - MamaBess 9:40 Apr 10 (3)
    • Congratulations! My 3rd son who's graduating next month is doing the same -- honors with AS in CJ (a question inside) - momof10 9:53 Apr 10 (2)
      • Re: Congratulations! My 3rd son who's graduating next month is doing the same -- honors with AS in CJ (a question inside) - MamaBess 12:31 Apr 10 (1)
        • Really nice young man! nt - Padmé 8:33 Apr 11 (0)
• None of mine have taken any outside courses... (more) - momof10 8:47 Apr 10 (0)
• Re: Is anyone's dc not taking outside the home courses in high school? Can they.... - Kathleen 8:29 Apr 10 (9)
  • Kathleen, would you mind posting (and sharing with all of us ) your curriculum choices? Thank you! nt - Jenn in FL 12:41 Apr 10 (8)
    • Do you mean for my oldest or currently...(m) - Kathleen 13:22 Apr 10 (7)
      • I'd love for both if you don't mind. nt - Padmé (almost done for the day) 13:35 Apr 10 (6)
        • Okay, here goes. (very long) - Kathleen 14:21 Apr 10 (5)
          • My second son's courses/curricula (very long)...(m) - Kathleen 16:06 Apr 11 (1)
            • This is so helpful. I love to see what you *veterans* have done and will do. (m) - FloridaLisa 19:40 Apr 11 (0)
          • I have to say that I would have enjoyed your course of study if I were a homeschooler! Thanks. Waiting to hear about your 2nd ds.nm - Merry 8:12 Apr 11 (0)
          • It's good for me to see it though. With my oldest, he was 2 years out of... - Padmé 15:00 Apr 10 (0)
          • Of course, that should say, "Whatever they THREW at them" :-) (nt) - Kathleen 14:25 Apr 10 (0)

Counting credits: do you count a 3 credit CC course as 1 hs credit or .5? - Kay in CO 6:17 Apr 10 (24)

• On a high school transcript, a one-semester class is one full h.s. credit, regardless of how many college credits it is... - Ellie 17:43 Apr 11 (1)
  • I think folks were comparing high school "units" to college "credit hours." [nt] - Jenny in Florida 8:13 Apr 13 (0)
• This makes sense when the terms are straightened out...(more) - catherine 13:37 Apr 11 (0)
• Unit one-semester course at college is one year high school. (NT) - LH 9:33 Apr 11 (0)
• My son is taking dual credit at our State university in IN... - Elizabeth 17:43 Apr 10 (0)
• in colorado (this is set by the board of education) 3 semester hours at college equals .5 high school credits. nt - stef in colorado 6:27 Apr 10 (10)
  • But I thought college level courses were more intensive and covered more in a shorter period of time? So how.....(m) - Regena in KY 16:15 Apr 10 (2)
    • They definitely do, but maybe there's a difference...(m) - Kathleen 16:33 Apr 12 (1)
      • Wow, that's good to know as I look around. I never dreamed that even CC classes would be easier than high school..... nt - Regena in KY 18:50 Apr 12 (0)
  • Is that set by the state or by individual districts? - Kay in CO 7:09 Apr 10 (6)
    • set by the state (what a pain) when they did the whole PSEO program... - stef in colorado 8:08 Apr 10 (5)
      • Blech....that is a pain....ITA...more questions... - Kay in CO 11:15 Apr 10 (4)
        • I would definitely find out ahead of time... - stef in colorado 12:22 Apr 10 (3)
          • Does your local school district have any homeschool programs? - Kay in CO 13:47 Apr 10 (2)
            • it sounds good -- but when I looked on their site, it looks like you have... - stef in colorado 15:30 Apr 10 (1)
              • No, the CC classes count as the contact hours. - Kay in CO 20:22 Apr 10 (0)
• As I understand it, one semester of college is considered equivalent to two semesters of high school. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 6:25 Apr 10 (7)
  • Considered by whom? Not trying to be funny - just would really like to know who is defining this sort of thing. nt - Elizabeth 17:50 Apr 10 (5)
    • I don't know who defines it...(m) - Kathleen 18:55 Apr 10 (4)
      • Yes, that ought to make sense. But I'm told we can't consider it in that light . Frustrating!nt - Elizabeth 10:30 Apr 11 (3)
        • Told by whom? (nt) - Kathleen 11:30 Apr 11 (2)
          • According to the person who admits high school students to the SPAN program and corroborated by public schools and other homeschool parents in the program. - Elizabeth 21:32 Apr 11 (1)
            • Ah. So are you saying that they count a semester at college as only a semester in high school? (m) - Kathleen 22:33 Apr 11 (0)
  • That is how I will mark it as well...3 cr. College = 1 cr HS..nm - Melody In Tx 6:55 Apr 10 (0)

Anyone know of accredited sources for Latin 3 and 4? - Renee in NC 6:12 Apr 10 (2)

• Florida Virtual School has Latin 3. - Jenny in Florida 6:23 Apr 10 (0)
• ISLAS, CTD, - stef in colorado 6:21 Apr 10 (0)

Poll: What do you all use for history in high school? nt - MeganP 5:51 Apr 10 (19)

• Notgrass and BJU :) nt - Jenileigh 20:05 Apr 11 (0)
• Re: Poll: What do you all use for history in high school? - kris 16:15 Apr 11 (0)
• Notgrass nt - Jean 6:19 Apr 11 (0)
• We used BJU texts, supplemented with additional reading. Also, our sons took some social studies courses at our community college. nm - Janet in WA 21:02 Apr 10 (0)
• Re: Poll: What do you all use for history in high school? nt - Karen in Florida 14:19 Apr 10 (0)
• Thanks everyone! nt - MeganP 13:52 Apr 10 (0)
• Lots of things...(m) - Kathleen 10:48 Apr 10 (2)
  • What is TC? nt - MeganP 13:55 Apr 10 (1)
    • The Teaching Company. nt - FloridaLisa 16:44 Apr 10 (0)
• Spielvogel's World HIstory: A Human Odyssey and Boorstin's History of the United States. nt - Jean in Wisc. 10:00 Apr 10 (0)
• Very eclectic mix (inside if interested) - Deb in PA 9:51 Apr 10 (0)
• Sonlight. nt - Rose 8:56 Apr 10 (0)
• Doing BJUP texts with supplementation for World History/same or possibly Notgrass for US History - nt - StaceyinLA 8:56 Apr 10 (0)
• Tapestry of Grace. nt - TinaM 8:41 Apr 10 (1)
  • The same with Spielvogel texts as spines. nt - Anna 10:23 Apr 10 (0)
• Sonlight nt - Christi/NC 7:17 Apr 10 (0)
• Sonlight :) nt - Amy K in TX 7:03 Apr 10 (0)
• We are using BJU.nm - Melody In Tx 6:56 Apr 10 (0)
• Pretty much TWTM approach, but with different spines - Jenny in Florida 6:21 Apr 10 (0)

Latin for high school - CynthiaOK 5:42 Apr 10 (3)

• Henle's First Year Latin text through Unit 7 is considered 1 year of high school Latin. nt - CD 12:18 Apr 11 (0)
• Henle 1 & 2 is worth 2 years credit. Henle 1 units 8-11 are also covered in H #2 but at a much faster pace (more of a review). nt - karon 9:30 Apr 10 (1)
  • Thanks (nt) - CynthiaOK 14:13 Apr 10 (0)

MaryM. Please explain further - Patty 4:16 Apr 10 (1)

• Re: MaryM. Please explain further - MaryM 6:53 Apr 10 (0)

Logic: Has anyone used Teaching Co's "Tools of Thinking" and "Argumentation" for logic? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 19:48 Apr 9 (1)

• Re: Logic: Has anyone used Teaching Co's "Tools of Thinking" and "Argumentation" for logic? (m) - sarah 10:38 Apr 10 (0)

BJU Biology Dissection DVD? - Krystal 19:30 Apr 9 (1)

• I'm pretty sure the dissection video is what is shown during the dissection labs in HomeSat. (more) - momof10 10:01 Apr 10 (0)

LAURIE4B...Thanks for the post about Mel Levine(more) - Kathy in NC 18:04 Apr 9 (1)

• You're welcome! nt - Laurie4b 18:20 Apr 9 (0)

High School World History credit...does it have to be done in one year?.....m - Lorri 17:43 Apr 9 (5)

• According to whom? It's probably an urban legend she has heard... - Ellie 17:45 Apr 11 (0)
• Uhhm- maybe that is some funky requirement of her umbrella program. nt - Mandy in TN 6:20 Apr 10 (0)
• Not true. What difference does it make whether you cover World History in 1 or 3-4 yrs except that in 3-4 yrs you likely learn it better ;-). nt - Anna listening to ancientfaithradio.com 5:08 Apr 10 (0)
• In a word, no...(m) - Kathleen 17:56 Apr 9 (1)
  • Well, that's what I thought....but she seemed pretty sure...thanks - Lorri 19:14 Apr 9 (0)

Ds considering one semester of Physical Geog, and one of Astronomy for his 10th grade science. (did bio and lab, and will do physics w/lab and chem w/lab in 11th and 12th grades). Resources, anyone? nt - Chris in VA 17:10 Apr 9 (3)

• have you seen the Earth Scientists' Periodic Table? - moira 5:27 Apr 10 (2)
  • MMoira, thanks for that link...very interesting and well-done. nt - Deb in PA 5:36 Apr 10 (1)
    • Pardon my stuttering. Off to get more coffee... :-) nm - Deb in PA 5:37 Apr 10 (0)

Dumb question about Lials - Hallie 17:00 Apr 9 (2)

• My dd works in a variety of ways... - Ang in TX 19:23 Apr 9 (0)
• There are no dumb questions :)... - Kathy in NC 18:13 Apr 9 (0)

Sonlight 7(Language Arts) vs. Lightning Lit. 7th grade - Barbra 16:27 Apr 9 (2)

• LA7 user here - Moira in MA 5:42 Apr 10 (1)
  • Agree with Moira... - Rose 8:58 Apr 10 (0)

Do you need the DVT's to go with Lial's Basic College Math? - Mama Owl 15:55 Apr 9 (10)

• Thank you all! :O) nt - Mama Owl 19:12 Apr 10 (0)
• I didn't but basic math is not a challenge for me to teach. If you need DVT, get it. We ALWAYS use it for Lial's Algebra. nt - Anna, listening to ancientfaithradio 16:14 Apr 9 (8)
  • Where can they be ordered and can you tell me about them a bit??? - Mama owl 18:32 Apr 9 (7)
    • I purchased mine as a set from Bluestocking Press but they don't carry it anymore. You can buy new from the publisher... - Anna 19:27 Apr 9 (6)
      • Thanks. I found a set of DVT's Now need a solutions manual..Does the text have odd answers??? - Mama Owl 8:39 Apr 10 (5)
        • The 6th edition has the odd answers in the back. - momof10 8:48 Apr 10 (4)
          • So do you think the solutions manual is necessary at this level?nt - Mama Owl 8:55 Apr 10 (3)
            • I wouldn't think so (more) - momof10 9:59 Apr 10 (2)
              • I agree. I only used the student test for BCM. nt - Anna 10:29 Apr 10 (1)
                • Correction: student teXt. nt - Anna 5:52 Apr 11 (0)

Lial's users - sequence - Melissa 15:06 Apr 9 (3)

• Yes, nt - Anna 16:18 Apr 9 (2)
  • re: geometry - momof10 16:36 Apr 9 (1)
    • One of my dd's is finishing Lial's Geometry. It's in her room so I can't give you more specifics than that. We love Lial's math. nt - Anna, listening to ancientfaithradio.com 19:30 Apr 9 (0)

BRAG ALERT! - MamaBess 12:48 Apr 9 (5)

• GOOD JOB!! CONGRATS!!nm - Melody in tx 6:58 Apr 10 (0)
• Congratulations! Thanks for posting this. It is very encouraging. nt - Luann in ID 19:57 Apr 9 (0)
• Wonderful news! Great job!! nt - Ria 13:27 Apr 9 (0)
• How wonderful! Congrats to all. good job MOM!! (m) - MaryM 13:04 Apr 9 (1)
  • Re: How wonderful! Congrats to all. good job MOM!! (m) - MamaBess 13:28 Apr 9 (0)

Is there an Omnibus yahoo group? Link please? Thanks. nt - Jackie in WY 12:43 Apr 9 (1)

• Go to groups.yahoo and search for: Veritas_Press_Omnibus_I (nt) - Moira in MA 5:44 Apr 10 (0)

Math help: Need to prove that the cosine function is even. (m) - Heather in WA 12:02 Apr 9 (4)

• Here you go. - Jane in NC 14:29 Apr 9 (3)
  • Thanks again... - Heather in WA 17:17 Apr 9 (1)
    • You are most welcome. Don't you love those "Aha!" moments! (nt) - Jane in NC 3:30 Apr 10 (0)
  • Thanks Jane! ... - Heather in WA 15:53 Apr 9 (0)

Classical Rhetoric by Martin Cothran? - kate randall 10:36 Apr 9 (2)

• we attempted it (m) - Sandy C. 7:18 Apr 10 (1)
  • thanks and good point, maybe i will do it jr year, not sr. (nt) - kate in seattle 8:33 Apr 10 (0)

Wordly Wise or Vocab from Classical Roots? Please help! - mom2youngin's 10:23 Apr 9 (1)

• Yes. Another writing program...m - LCGal 12:06 Apr 9 (0)

Is it best to start with Apologia General Science if a child has little/no scientific experience? nt - myfairladies 8:47 Apr 9 (4)

• How old is the child? How "academic" are they? - GVA 11:22 Apr 9 (3)
  • She is 14, I know that she could easily handle the General Science... - myfairladies 18:22 Apr 9 (2)
    • I would be inclined to use the Physical Science course with a capable 14yo ...the gs book is not a prerequisite. nt. - Deb in PA 5:32 Apr 10 (1)
      • Agree! nt - GVA 10:40 Apr 10 (0)

SAT II test after Apologia chemistry? and is SAT II test necessary at all? more - Merry 7:48 Apr 9 (0)

Wordly Wise or Vocab from Classical Roots? Please help! - mom2youngin's 7:02 Apr 9 (3)

• We've used both WW and Vocab from Class. Roots - Laura K (NC) 12:50 Apr 9 (1)
  • I agree.... - Mel In Tx 15:43 Apr 9 (0)
• I do think a writing program is important....(m) - Regena in KY 7:33 Apr 9 (0)

Music: recommendations - should we continue with piano or try violin or ??? (m) - 74Heaven 22:04 Apr 8 (6)

• As a semi-professional violinist... - Susan in TN 14:02 Apr 9 (1)
  • I read an article about this kind of thing (Suzuki?).... - Elizabeth 16:33 Apr 9 (0)
• Piano for the non-natural. (m) - FloridaLisa 10:37 Apr 9 (2)
  • Thanks for all the ideas and encouragement NT - 74Heaven 22:15 Apr 15 (0)
  • ditto on this and more - Sandy C. 7:27 Apr 10 (0)
• Here's how my dd does music ed... - Ang in TX 6:35 Apr 9 (0)

Has anyone used Write Guide (on-line writing tutor)? Was it worth it? nt - Becca in CO 22:01 Apr 8 (6)

• We just got done with write guide this year and have been very happy with it. nt - Tracey 10:27 Apr 9 (0)
• We used this and Write at Home (m) - MaryM 10:03 Apr 9 (2)
  • That's weird . . . - Becca in CO 16:37 Apr 9 (1)
    • Re: That's weird . . . - MaryM 17:38 Apr 9 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used Write Guide (on-line writing tutor)? Was it worth it? nt - Patty 9:28 Apr 9 (0)
• We used it in junior high and enjoyed it - Chris in So Cal 4:57 Apr 9 (0)

I'm scared :); we've hsed 9 years and now that high school is here, do other feel "locked in" to choose hmschool OR private/public for the duration (in terms of diploma) - 74Heaven 21:56 Apr 8 (19)

• One more thought about online classes... - Heather in WA 8:06 Apr 10 (0)
• One very nice option we have here in WA... - Janet in WA 16:05 Apr 9 (0)
• Others may have mentioned this (I didn't read every single post) but - momof10 14:26 Apr 9 (0)
• Re: I'm scared :); we've hsed 9 years and now that high school is here, do other feel "locked in" to choose hmschool OR private/public for the duration (in terms of diploma) - kate, another WA homeschooler 12:59 Apr 9 (0)
• A few more thoughts... - Heather in WA 12:28 Apr 9 (0)
• another question: If public h.s. won't accept homeschool "credits", couldn't a 16yo student just go to a community college? (more) - Lori D. 11:57 Apr 9 (3)
  • Here, we can do CC while in high school. GED doesn't even enter the picture. You'd just need to check with your local CC for policy. nt - Anna, enjoying acientfaithradio.com! 12:39 Apr 9 (2)
    • yes, I think that's the case here, too. (nt) - Lori D. 16:08 Apr 9 (0)
    • aNcientfaithradio (nt) - Anna 12:40 Apr 9 (0)
• In our locale the high schools pretty much don't accept the homeschool coursework. - LH 11:27 Apr 9 (0)
• We find that we can do both very easily.... - cat in black 7:31 Apr 9 (0)
• In terms of diploma? It means very little to me... - Anna 5:20 Apr 9 (7)
  • You've articulated my "fears" quite well - I am thinking all of our hard work at home-school (more) - 74Heaven 13:57 Apr 9 (6)
    • Oops...should have read this before I mentioned Running Start above, but... - Janet in WA 16:10 Apr 9 (5)
      • I am minority opinion: I am *not* paranoid, & most don't think of this, but in general I am against putting high-school age girls (more) - 74Heaven 21:55 Apr 9 (4)
        • This is a very real concern! My very attractive dd is now 20 and thanks me, (m) - Sally 17:44 Apr 10 (0)
        • I'm very surprised to hear that you haven't found anyone else who shares those concerns... - Janet in WA 11:01 Apr 10 (0)
        • Your concern is very real... - Beth in OH 10:36 Apr 10 (0)
        • Your concerns can be a reality in ANY school or job situation.... - Anna 5:16 Apr 10 (0)

GB online tutorial reviews ???? - lora 18:45 Apr 8 (4)

• Great Books Academy - Elizabeth 19:18 Apr 8 (0)
• Check your email - I have student reviews for you! nt - Ruth in NJ 19:15 Apr 8 (2)
  • Could I see your reviews, too, please? (email inside) - JC in ON 22:09 Apr 8 (1)
    • Sure! The student reviews have been sent to your email. nt - Ruth in New Jersey 8:51 Apr 10 (0)

HELP!!~~~Ds is starting to not like Apologia.. - GaMom3 15:30 Apr 8 (6)

• chemistry in general is hard at the beginning - moira 23:34 Apr 8 (0)
• Hang in there. Apologia Chemistry is really rough going the first few chapters, but it gets better. Promise. m - Luann in ID 19:27 Apr 8 (0)
• Re: HELP!!~~~Ds is starting to not like Apologia.. - Chris in So Cal 19:26 Apr 8 (0)
• Re: HELP!!~~~Ds is starting to not like Apologia.. - Pam L 17:24 Apr 8 (1)
  • I second these - we load them into the iPods and they work wonders! nt - StaceyinLA 20:43 Apr 8 (0)
• My dd is doing apologia chemistry right now and loving it. But, she is a very math minded person. What are his strengths and what does he think he might want to go into after HS. (m) - Pat H 16:07 Apr 8 (0)

Looking for a Physical Science? - Connie in TX 14:21 Apr 8 (5)

• I'm using BJU's Physical Science for 9th... - Ang in TX 7:04 Apr 9 (3)
  • Angie... - Connie in Tx 8:08 Apr 9 (2)
    • Well,... - Ang in TX 14:45 Apr 9 (1)
      • P.S. forgot to say, no we don't do homestat. nm - Ang in TX 14:47 Apr 9 (0)
• Re: Looking for a Physical Science? - Laura in VA 15:05 Apr 8 (0)

Dolciani Algebra seems to be highly regarded. If you considered Dolciani but decided against it, will you please share why? I own - LH 12:51 Apr 8 (9)

• We use Dolciani for Algebra 1 and have used it for Aogebra 2, but I am considering switching from Dolciani in algebra 2 (m).... - Gwen in VA 18:44 Apr 8 (0)
• I have a younger algebra student (11), so I found Jacob's to be much more fun and accessible for him. I also like...(more) - LSC 16:36 Apr 8 (0)
• Re: Dolciani Algebra seems to be highly regarded. If you considered Dolciani but decided against it, will you please share why? I own - MaryM 13:40 Apr 8 (6)
  • These are all covered in my copy of Dolciani Algebra 1 book - Carole in DE 17:13 Apr 8 (4)
    • I also have teacher manuals - Carole in DE 6:39 Apr 9 (3)
      • How would I search for that; make sure the editions all match up, etc? My Algebra-1 - LH 11:31 Apr 9 (2)
        • This is how I did it - Carole in DE 13:51 Apr 9 (1)
          • Thanks for the help re: TMs. There are in fact Solution Manuals also you were saying? in addition and different from the TM? - LH 15:40 Apr 9 (0)
  • Thanks! and are you saying those topics are not in Dolciani ASAM ? ? - LH 14:15 Apr 8 (0)

Has anyone used Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide by Garber, recommended in WTM? pros/cons? .... - Janet in MA 11:21 Apr 8 (0)

Science Roots - please tell me about this? Thank you. nt - Lisa L. in MI 9:50 Apr 8 (6)

• Has anyone used the Vocabulary Vine that comes before Science Roots? - Kay 20:55 Apr 8 (1)
  • Lisa & Kay, I'll be glad to answer any questions you have - Paula H 14:46 Apr 10 (0)
• We're doing this concurrently with Apologia Biology - Sandy 20:44 Apr 8 (0)
• Re: Science Roots - please tell me about this? Thank you. nt - Laura in Va 11:01 Apr 8 (1)
  • I just purchsed this too. I haven't looked too closely at it. Our use will be pre-Biology course. (NT) - LH 12:46 Apr 8 (0)
• here's the website - Jodi-FL 10:47 Apr 8 (0)

Looking for secular but conservative, academically rigorous liberal arts colleges .....(m) - Gwen in VA 9:00 Apr 8 (15)

• What about Vanderbilt or Sewanee (University of the South)? nt - Regena in KY 8:23 Apr 9 (2)
  • Just fyi, Sewanee isn't secular, it's Episcopalian.nt - Chris inVA 15:17 Apr 9 (1)
    • Sewanee WAS episcopalian - sarah 10:48 Apr 10 (0)
• Before I opened your thread---I was getting ready to type---HIllsdale! - Margaret in CO 22:02 Apr 8 (0)
• Shimer College ... - Melissa B 19:36 Apr 8 (0)
• Rhodes, Claremont McKenna perhaps? We are looking for the same type of college... - Chris in So Cal 19:34 Apr 8 (2)
  • Where is Claremont McKenna, please? nt - Regena in KY 7:35 Apr 9 (1)
    • Found it! nt - Regena in KY 8:23 Apr 9 (0)
• How would you categorize Univ. of Dallas? - leslie in tx 16:15 Apr 8 (3)
  • Catholic and conservative...(m) - Kathleen 17:03 Apr 8 (1)
    • Thank you, Kathleen, this is what I thought; and it seems UD would be one for the OP to consider! nt - leslie in tx 21:11 Apr 8 (0)
  • It's a Catholic University, so it has a commitment to the Catholic.... - Padmé 16:55 Apr 8 (0)
• Not sure what you mean by conservative, but my brother did St John's College in MD as an apolitical person in the 70's and LOVED it. nt - kalanamak 11:05 Apr 8 (2)
  • St. John's Annapolis - sarah 10:52 Apr 10 (0)
  • Was going to suggest St. John's as well but in Santa Fe (sister campus)! nt - MaryM 12:46 Apr 8 (0)

math question - Katie in Ny 8:44 Apr 8 (3)

• thanks - Katie in Ny 9:19 Apr 9 (0)
• My 11 year old son is happily doing Jacob's after finishing.... - LSC 16:50 Apr 8 (0)
• Content areas... - Jann in TX 11:00 Apr 8 (0)

Archives? - dm 7:04 Apr 8 (2)

• You can also search the entire WTM site by Googling: site:welltrainedmind.com SUBJECT (replace subject with the word you're searching for). nt - Mom2jrcsc 20:46 Apr 8 (0)
• The only way I know how is to scroll down and keep clicking on the *old board* link. Then Ctrl-F to search the board. nt - FloridaLisa 18:27 Apr 8 (0)

Nan in Mass--natural history question - Lynne 6:34 Apr 8 (3)

• Thank you both; your answers were helpful. Think I'll give it a go! nt - Lynne 10:02 Apr 8 (0)
• Re: Nan in Mass--natural history question - Nan in Mass 7:52 Apr 8 (0)
• Not Nan but we did this in 7th grade... - MaryM 7:51 Apr 8 (0)

Looking for science options for dd who has reading comprehension problems... - Kathy in NC 5:28 Apr 8 (6)

• Walch's Power Basics series has 6-12 grade content written at a 4th grade reading level. You can see samples at their website. (nt) - KidsHappen 10:52 Apr 9 (0)
• Re: Looking for science options for dd who has reading comprehension problems... - Mandy in TN 20:23 Apr 8 (1)
  • Thanks for listing all these resources..... - Kathy in NC 7:30 Apr 9 (0)
• Re: the reading comprehension: - Laurie4b 10:50 Apr 8 (0)
• Forgot to add I'm only looking at Earth/Physical Science.nt - Kathy in NC 7:26 Apr 8 (1)
  • I was just at Remedia Publishing, and they have some science... - Nan in Mass 7:54 Apr 8 (0)

I had the big talk with ds yesterday - no, not THAT one - the "are we homeschooling all through high school" talk (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 21:46 Apr 7 (5)

• Thanks everyone! I'm pretty excited about it to, especially because you've given me permission to PLAN - my favorite thing! (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:06 Apr 8 (0)
• The Big Talk - ReneeR 14:17 Apr 8 (0)
• Jennifer I had this same talk with DD - Des 11:32 Apr 8 (0)
• I agree with Anna on the 4-year plan... (long) - Lynne 7:36 Apr 8 (0)
• The best tip I can offer to help you get over the fear... - Anna 7:05 Apr 8 (0)

Is Hewitt Lightening Lit. a Christian Program? - nrg 21:17 Apr 7 (2)

• Yes and no. m - Luann in ID 8:55 Apr 8 (1)
  • Thank you, I am going to try the Early American Lit. (nt) - nrg 11:01 Apr 8 (0)

Désirée re Answer to Diff latin pronunciation and grammar diff - Clara in Miami 20:18 Apr 7 (0)

Has anyone used Spectrum Chemistry? What age? Opinions? nt - Susan in TN 17:31 Apr 7 (5)

• Thank you! nt - Susan in TN 14:04 Apr 9 (0)
• My dd is using Spectrum Chemistry. - Brit 6:45 Apr 9 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used Spectrum Chemistry? What age? Opinions? nt - MaryM 7:58 Apr 8 (0)
• I believe this is the text Keystone High uses... - Laura in VA 20:20 Apr 7 (1)
  • I was wrong...they use Holt Chemistry, Sorry! - Laura in VA 7:16 Apr 8 (0)

Need a Geometry course that is EASY with little/no proofs? - Pam 14:54 Apr 7 (6)

• MUS nt - Kay in CO 6:16 Apr 10 (0)
• Geometry Success in 20 Minutes a day............(m)....... - Lesley 18:45 Apr 7 (0)
• Discovery Geometry by Serra... - momof10 18:00 Apr 7 (0)
• Not sure it is a complete course by itself (you'd need to check), but what about Keys to Geometry? - Nan in Mass 15:21 Apr 7 (2)
  • I'd second this, and I think it would be fine (complete-wise) since this is the type of course you are looking for... nt - StaceyinLA 4:56 Apr 8 (1)
    • *I* second this... nt - StaceyinLA 4:57 Apr 8 (0)

Algebra The Easy Way - what fun! HS level algebra in the form of a fantasy novel - MIch elle 13:20 Apr 7 (2)

• We have it right now too... - Lynne 10:11 Apr 8 (0)
• Funny - I just checked this out from the library too! - Sara in Ohio 16:31 Apr 7 (0)

My daughter got l2 out of l2 on the ACT writing and overall score of 31. - Sally 13:06 Apr 7 (5)

• That is great! My dd is taking the ACT's this morning!! She isn't doing the writing this time... nt - StaceyinLA 4:54 Apr 8 (0)
• Re: Duh! No, it's not normal. - Irene 16:34 Apr 7 (1)
  • No joke! PLEASE SHARE <nt> - Pamela 5:01 Apr 8 (0)
• That is really good. Congrats to you both :) <nt> - Pamela 14:20 Apr 7 (0)
• That is SUPER! My ds . . . - kris 14:17 Apr 7 (0)

My 9th grader failed two tests today (science and algebra). I don't know what to do. - DB in NJ 12:08 Apr 7 (16)

• I found a book that I am thinking about having my ds read - Sara in Ohio 16:28 Apr 7 (0)
• A suggestion... - Ria 13:57 Apr 7 (5)
  • We watched this course, and I think it was well done... - Anne/PA 16:34 Apr 7 (0)
  • LOL I've been looking at getting this for a while. Waiting for it to go on sale.... - DB in NJ 16:19 Apr 7 (1)
    • No, I don't...but... - Ria 3:59 Apr 8 (0)
  • Thanks, Ria! I just put this title on hold at our library. My dd is having some of the same struggles as the original poster and I think this will help. nt - AmyCC 15:54 Apr 7 (0)
  • Here you go...the link! - Ria 13:58 Apr 7 (0)
• I have an 8th grader like this..... - Kathy in NC 13:07 Apr 7 (6)
  • Thank you for your wise words. I had a talk with ds and we decided - DB in NJ 13:31 Apr 7 (4)
    • I'm afraid my post below sounds "preachy" or like "I've got it so much worse than you.... - Kathy in NC 14:45 Apr 7 (2)
      • Kathy.... it doesn't sound that way at all! You are a blessing! nt - Rebecca 16:25 Apr 7 (1)
        • Yep. I didn't think you sounded preachy at all! You sounded perfectly wonderful and encouraging! THANK YOU! nt - DB in NJ 16:48 Apr 7 (0)
    • I can totally relate to being sick, and school not going so well... - Kathy in Nc 14:20 Apr 7 (0)
  • I agree - how fortunate he is homeschooled & you can work on these skills! nt - Julie in MN 13:09 Apr 7 (0)
• Has he been doing well on tests up to this point? nt - Christi/NC 12:16 Apr 7 (1)
  • Only when I hold his hand through the studying process. He was completely on his own for these two (I've been really sick). - DB in NJ 12:27 Apr 7 (0)

Lightening Lit, are the highschool levels each a semester or a full year? I am looking at Early-Mid American and Mid-LateAmerican. Thanks! - Quiver0f10 12:03 Apr 7 (6)

• You can use either one or two per year, it's up to you. They were originally intended to be used for one semester each (2 per year). (m) - DB in NJ 12:28 Apr 7 (5)
  • I'm still confused on the scheduling for this. Is it in the English Syllabi for Lightning Lit?...(more) - Ang in TX 13:37 Apr 7 (2)
    • You can get a schedule emailed to you... - Laura in CT 14:29 Apr 7 (1)
      • Thank you Laura, I think you helped me with this before. I am just the biggest scatter brain as of late! sorry. nm - Ang in TX 15:26 Apr 7 (0)
  • Thanks. I am going to buy one and see how I like it then decide whether to try 2 in one year nt - Quiver0f10 13:33 Apr 7 (1)
    • You might want to consider waiting about 2 weeks to a month to buy. As according the the Hewitt yahoo site, they will be including schedules in each of the Lit packs. They are writing them now. nm - melody in Tx 7:41 Apr 8 (0)

Can Apologia biology be done by a 9th grader who has never used a text book science? Or should she start with General science? nt - Quiver0f10 11:53 Apr 7 (6)

• We haven't done biology yet (next year) but noticed a jump from gen. science to physical science. it might be worthwhile to do a quick read of gen. to get the "feel" and then go for it :) nt - readwithem 3:47 Apr 9 (0)
• One of our dds did it in 9th grade, and we listened to the disk for General Science on car trips... nt - Sandy 19:16 Apr 7 (0)
• Yes, if she will work at it. My DS did it in 9th grade. nt - leslie in tx 15:12 Apr 7 (0)
• my ds started with Apologia Biology(m) - Sandy C. 11:56 Apr 7 (2)
  • Have you thought of Paula's Science Roots as a pre-Bio course? - LH 13:27 Apr 7 (0)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 12:05 Apr 7 (0)

Choosing Early American Literature readings for 8th grade avid reader. I'm having a hard time narrowing my list! - SusanAR 11:15 Apr 7 (3)

• You might want to look at Ambleside Online, they have some great recommendations. nt - readwithem 3:49 Apr 9 (0)
• If you do A Light in the Forest... - Nan in Mass 15:13 Apr 7 (0)
• Here are some ideas... - Anne/PA 11:28 Apr 7 (0)

Has anyone used Personal Professors? - Cathy 10:53 Apr 7 (0)

which achievement do you prefer in high school - Lue 10:11 Apr 7 (2)

• I chose CAT---ease of purchase is my reason - Christi/NC 10:57 Apr 7 (0)
• Achievement Test (should read) (nt) - Lue 10:12 Apr 7 (0)

Anyone from New York State, questions regarding regents - Julie in Lockport 8:27 Apr 7 (5)

• Regents aren't necessary for homeschool students... - Tammie in NY 17:41 Apr 7 (0)
• Thank you all for your responses - Julie in Lockport 16:52 Apr 7 (0)
• I don't know if this will help much, but I remember doing LOTS of practice Regents exams prior to testing (more)... - Cindy in NH 14:43 Apr 7 (0)
• Only know about Math A exam in public schools.(m) - LauraC 9:08 Apr 7 (0)
• I would call the school my son (m) - Tina 9:01 Apr 7 (0)

Jacob's Geometry - cindyb/stl 6:53 Apr 7 (6)

• Re: Jacob's Geometry - CindyB/stl 3:05 Apr 8 (1)
  • should be--thanks for the help/perspective nt - cindyb/stl 3:06 Apr 8 (0)
• My 14yo dd did all of Set 1 one day; all of Set 2 the 2nd day. m - Beth S 18:54 Apr 7 (0)
• My dd does set 1 with me and save set 2 for test prep. nt - Christi/NC 7:30 Apr 7 (0)
• No, we do selected problems from sets 1 and 2 (2nd edition)... - Deb in PA 7:23 Apr 7 (0)
• We do them all! I agree the tests are a snap! nt - MaryM 7:00 Apr 7 (0)

Does anyone subscribe to Areopagus Journal? Saw it in World magazine, and am wondering how readers like it. nt. - Kathy inNC 6:49 Apr 7 (3)

• Re: Does anyone subscribe to Areopagus Journal? Saw it in World magazine, and am wondering how readers like it. nt. - Jackie H. 23:43 Apr 7 (1)
  • Thanks! nt. - Kathy in NC 4:42 Apr 8 (0)
• Curious about this too. Here's a list of articles in the back issues. Sounds like a substantive journal. - Janie 7:18 Apr 7 (0)

Moira - Using A-level science materials... - Nan in Mass 6:23 Apr 7 (4)

• I've never used this, but - MeganP 5:43 Apr 10 (0)
• try searching 'A-levels correspondence' - moira 15:18 Apr 7 (2)
  • So... - Nan in Mass 7:56 Apr 8 (1)
    • I don't know yet-- I haven't looked into it - moira 9:07 Apr 9 (0)

Looking for school (Englsih major) in Ohio - kathleen 5:57 Apr 7 (1)

• *English nt - kathleen 5:59 Apr 7 (0)

Latin??:swtiching from eccles. pronunc to classical - Clara in Miami 5:32 Apr 7 (5)

• Re: Latin??:swtiching from eccles. pronunc to classical - Kathleen 7:32 Apr 7 (4)
  • thank you Kathleen :) nt - Clara in Miami 20:19 Apr 7 (0)
  • But there are grammatical and syntactical differences between Classical Latin and later Latin (pronunciation aside) - Désirée 9:16 Apr 7 (1)
    • Oh, yes...(m) - Kathleen 9:38 Apr 7 (0)
  • But there are grammatical and syntactical differences between Classical Latin and later Latin (pronunciation aside) - Désirée 9:16 Apr 7 (0)

Ignorance showing: If you finish Calculus in 11th grade, what comes next? (sm) - Rhonda-GA 4:46 Apr 7 (5)

• Another thought for you to consider.... - Suzanne 14:39 Apr 8 (0)
• Possibilities - DianeR 15:53 Apr 7 (0)
• Calculus at junior college (nt) - Julie in MN 13:11 Apr 7 (0)
• Perhaps this sequence ? - LH 10:30 Apr 7 (0)
• A lot of kids do Calculus AB in the 11th grade, and Calculus BC in the 12th. - MIchelle in GA 5:12 Apr 7 (0)

Another Format Writing question - Do your children use this independently? nt - Kim in NH 4:17 Apr 7 (3)

• No.... - Melody In Tx 6:30 Apr 7 (0)
• No, I go over the lessons and expectations with my kids initially. Once they get it, they do it on their own. nt - Christi/NC 6:21 Apr 7 (0)
• Not totally - Jean in Wisc. 4:46 Apr 7 (0)

Teaching Co, Story of Human Language by McWhorter - feedback? - Paula H 22:57 Apr 6 (2)

• Hi Paula... - StaceyL in Canada 4:46 Apr 7 (1)
  • Sign me up for the waiting list!!! - Paula H 13:00 Apr 7 (0)

Have you used Active Physics? - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 20:59 Apr 6 (2)

• Do you mean Interactive Physics? If so, yes...(m) - Gwen in VA 8:16 Apr 7 (1)
  • actually, this is called Active Physics and it's a school program, but sounds cool -nt - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 10:04 Apr 7 (0)

TPS English 9 2006-2007 Schedule - Krystal 20:51 Apr 6 (5)

• Re: TPS English 9 2006-2007 Schedule - Chris in So Cal 5:10 Apr 7 (2)
  • Chris, you have given such *excellent* advice here--A must read! nt - Leah T. 14:09 Apr 7 (0)
  • Thank you for these comments. I'm considering two jr. high classes for the fall. nt - LCGal 9:40 Apr 7 (0)
• Is TPS---The Potter's School??? (nt) - Margaret H 5:07 Apr 7 (1)
  • Yes (nt) - Chris in So Cal 5:11 Apr 7 (0)

Those of you doing biology in 9th grade, what are you using? How are you doing labs? nt - Lisa L. in MI 20:16 Apr 6 (16)

• We'll be using Holt Visualizing Life, Keystone Bio lab, Singapore O-level bio and their lab - Ria 12:08 Apr 7 (0)
• We did Apologia biology this year with a group of 9 homeschoolers. (m) - FloridaLisa 8:44 Apr 7 (2)
  • I second the science roots - they are invaluable! nt - StaceyinLA 11:05 Apr 7 (1)
    • My child is in 8th and will be taking Biology next year. We have been using Science Roots (2-3 a week), and it is wonderful resource. Just having a handle on the vocabulary will make it easier to study Biology. - BarbLA 20:34 Apr 7 (0)
• Apologia here as well - we do microscope and labs - nt - StaceyinLA 7:40 Apr 7 (0)
• Apologia here - melody in tx 6:33 Apr 7 (0)
• Would any of the suggestions below be consider honors level for 9th grade? nt - Margaret H 4:29 Apr 7 (0)
• Holt: Visualizing Life w/suppl lab books & used SL 'scope. You know my 'A' would hate doing biology w/out the "hands on" 'scope work. nt - Anna 3:48 Apr 7 (3)
  • Anna, which supplemental lab books did you use, and how were they? nt - Barbara B. 13:07 Apr 7 (1)
    • My dh's starting the girls on biology in July, using same lab books as the text. nt - Anna 13:58 Apr 7 (0)
  • We used this text, too, and created our own lab program. - Jenny in Florida 7:40 Apr 7 (0)
• Apologia, with microscope and labs - Greenjeans 22:39 Apr 6 (0)
• Thanks to the people on this board I think I've got it figured out... - Rose 21:04 Apr 6 (3)
  • My twins LOVE the labs. My dd is not a science person but she says doing the labs makes her like the class.nm - Melody In Tx 6:36 Apr 7 (2)
    • Thanks for the encouragement, Melody! nt - Rose 7:14 Apr 7 (1)
      • Your Welcome..nm - Melody In Tx 19:36 Apr 7 (0)

Anyone have experience with Fritz Hinrich's Great Books Tutorial? (nt) - Jilligan 19:01 Apr 6 (2)

• Yes! It was great!.... - Cathy in KY 6:42 Apr 7 (0)
• Not personally, but I've seen many others on this board comment very favourably about his tutorials before (never heard anything negative), so you may yet receive glowing first-hand responses.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 4:48 Apr 7 (0)

??? about Timing of college applications.... - Gwen in VA 18:31 Apr 6 (6)

• I don't think any application is considered final until the FAFSA is in? nt - Julie in MN 13:13 Apr 7 (2)
  • FAFSA is not a requirement. We never filled it out and ds is enrolled with scholarship $ from school.nt - Jan 19:18 Apr 7 (1)
    • It must vary with the school - ours said it was part of app. (nt) - Julie in MN 19:35 Apr 7 (0)
• November sounds pretty early (m) - Sandy C. 12:00 Apr 7 (1)
  • Re: November sounds pretty early (m) - DianeR 15:57 Apr 7 (0)
• Re: ??? about Timing of college applications.... - DianeR 21:46 Apr 6 (0)

Nan in TN could you please email me? - Robin@BAFB 18:21 Apr 6 (0)

What are the choices for HS Science? - Yolanda 17:43 Apr 6 (3)

• The requirements, if your state doesn't have them, really - LH 17:54 Apr 6 (2)
  • Can any of these sciences be combined? - Yolanda 18:16 Apr 6 (1)
    • For college-prep high school courses? Um. . . .not really, IMHO. - Caron 8:11 Apr 7 (0)

Kenyon College in Gambier Ohio? - kathleen 16:58 Apr 6 (8)

• what are you looking for in a college? - Margaet in CO 14:57 Apr 7 (1)
  • Re: what are you looking for in a college? - kathleen 17:29 Apr 7 (0)
• It was suggested to us a few years back... - Margaret in CO 21:35 Apr 6 (1)
  • Re: It was suggested to us a few years back... - kathleen 5:52 Apr 7 (0)
• What specifically would you like to know? (more) - Trish H 17:57 Apr 6 (3)
  • Re: What specifically would you like to know? (more) - kathleen 5:48 Apr 7 (2)
    • If you're looking for a strong English program... - Trish H 11:57 Apr 9 (1)
      • Re: If you're looking for a strong English program... - kathleen 5:09 Apr 10 (0)

Quick! Algebra I help! (Any math whizzes out there?) - AmyCC 16:09 Apr 6 (8)

• Absolute value can never be less than a negative number since absolute value can never be negative...... - Margaret H 4:53 Apr 7 (3)
  • Hmmm, maybe it's a mistake in the answer key? - AmyCC 8:03 Apr 7 (2)
    • But "or" makes it so that either greater than or equal needs to qualify, not both. The answer book seems to be wrong. Out of curiosity, I would call the publisher for confirmation--I have done this before and it was an error. They appreciated the heads-up (nt) - Margaret H 9:47 Apr 7 (1)
      • I'll call the publisher. Thanks, Margaret! nt - AmyCC 15:47 Apr 7 (0)
• Absolute value...(m) - Kathleen 16:28 Apr 6 (3)
  • Okay, I think I get it. I called my math-whiz friend... - AmyCC 18:40 Apr 6 (2)
    • Absolute value can't be negative. Therefore, it can't be "less than" a negative number. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:42 Apr 7 (1)
      • That makes perfect sense. Thanks! nt - AmyCC 8:04 Apr 7 (0)

Drury University - Springfield MO - anyone have experience here? (m) - CynthiaOK 15:03 Apr 6 (2)

• very much through the grapevine (m) - Sandy C. 12:04 Apr 7 (1)
  • Hehe- small is in the eye of the beholder :-) - CynthiaOK 15:48 Apr 7 (0)

Spelling with a 10th grader - GaMom3 14:55 Apr 6 (3)

• Quite frankly, I would use SWR. I've used this with my 12 year old and he has improved 3 grade levels in one year. more... - gr8tful4grace 5:06 Apr 8 (0)
• As for the spelling while writing... - Lori D. 16:51 Apr 6 (0)
• You could try Spelling Through Morphographs.... - Claire 15:08 Apr 6 (0)

What's your favorite Algebra course and why? - KELLI 14:11 Apr 6 (11)

• I REALLY like Jacob's Algebra - Christi?NC 6:25 Apr 7 (2)
  • Questions... - MIch elle 10:27 Apr 7 (1)
    • I do Algebra with my kids - Christi/NC 10:59 Apr 7 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks... - Donna 5:27 Apr 7 (1)
  • Ditto re. Teaching Textbooks. They are GREAT! nt - Jan 19:21 Apr 7 (0)
• We have used Saxon through Advanced Math for 3 of our 6 children (m) - engedi6k 14:24 Apr 6 (5)
  • engedi6k: What did you use for geometry? My ds is dying to do a separate geometry program. TIA. nt - FloridaLisa 19:51 Apr 6 (2)
    • Well, for the oldest 3 kiddos, we used BJU. However, my 15yo dd, who was the last one to take it....... - engedi6k 21:48 Apr 6 (1)
      • Thanks. We need to start in a week, so I guess we'll go with good 'ol Jacobs. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 8:46 Apr 7 (0)
  • Same here...(m) - Kathleen 14:29 Apr 6 (1)
    • Ditto....we love saxon nm - Mel In Tx 18:51 Apr 6 (0)

Silly question, I know, but 10 to the zero power is equal to 1, right? But why?? nt - Sandy 14:05 Apr 6 (6)

• You ladies are so wonderful, makes my whole day! Thank you! nt - Sandy 7:19 Apr 7 (0)
• The exponent is telling you how many times you're multiplying the number by itself... - Lori D. 17:03 Apr 6 (1)
  • Oh, that's a great trick! nt - AmyCC 18:41 Apr 6 (0)
• Actually, any number raised to the zero pwer is equal to 1....more - Sandy in MA 15:09 Apr 6 (0)
• Just work your way backward to see the pattern - CED 14:40 Apr 6 (0)
• Re: Silly question, I know, but 10 to the zero power is equal to 1, right? But why?? nt - Jan P. 14:21 Apr 6 (0)

SL books in WTM order - is list updated? - kris 14:00 Apr 6 (1)

• I refer to this link; is this outdated? http://www.nikkisbooknook.com/home/slwtm.html - LH 14:46 Apr 6 (0)

Am I the only one who doesn t enjoy reading 5 paragraph essays? - Susan 10:53 Apr 6 (7)

• I have found that most science writings are done this way. - Jan P. 14:29 Apr 6 (1)
  • My husband uses this form ALL the time... - Nan in Mass 16:16 Apr 6 (0)
• For what it's worth, my sons' college professors don't either. :-) nm - Janet in WA 13:08 Apr 6 (1)
  • But...they're in communications/journalism/advertising majors -- not science. nm - Janet in WA 17:55 Apr 6 (0)
• I know what you mean! (m) - MaryM 12:15 Apr 6 (0)
• I don't particularly like/dislike them, but - momof10 11:09 Apr 6 (1)
  • I agree..... - Melody In Tx 6:41 Apr 7 (0)

pre-Act test for 8th graders, the EXPLORE test, it's being offered in our area, would you recommend this ? - Christi/KC 9:51 Apr 6 (1)

• My daughter took it this year. - Jenny in Florida 11:33 Apr 6 (0)

Do you buy the great books are do you borrow them from the library? - Janice in NJ 8:29 Apr 6 (18)

• It takes us too long to read Great Books to borrow them... - Nan in Mass 16:18 Apr 6 (0)
• First of all I have an amazon cc! - Elizabeth 11:02 Apr 6 (1)
  • Love the card. Certificates are used immediately. :-) - Janice in NJ 11:18 Apr 6 (0)
• I still don't know what to do... - Janice in NJ 11:00 Apr 6 (1)
  • What a sweet guy! m - Mary in co 15:21 Apr 6 (0)
• I am weeding down my library and working on using more of the public library - m - StaceyinLA 10:38 Apr 6 (0)
• We buy. - Jenny in Florida 8:55 Apr 6 (0)
• P.S. - Janice in NJ 8:36 Apr 6 (10)
  • 150 - 170???..... *THUD* .... nm - LisaNY 9:57 Apr 6 (9)
    • I know... - Janice in NJ 10:21 Apr 6 (8)
      • Definately not pathetic, just normal for this family... - Nan in Mass 16:28 Apr 6 (0)
      • Well, you *could* see them as extra insulation!... - LisaNY 13:36 Apr 6 (0)
      • What home library program do you use? (more) - Jill W. 10:35 Apr 6 (5)
        • Bookpedia. We're a Mac family. Karenciavo posted a link to this a while back. - Janice in NJ 11:02 Apr 6 (4)
          • Janice - we are working towards being a Mac family - we have one and are planning to buy more - m - StaceyinLA 17:26 Apr 6 (3)
            • I learned a lot from Mac OS X The Missing Manual (Tiger Edition) by David Pogue... - Laura in CT 5:31 Apr 7 (2)
              • Just an FYI - Mac offers a discount to educators - Homeschoolers are included. nt - Janice in NJ 10:19 Apr 7 (0)
              • Thanks - I think I'll have to check this out!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:43 Apr 7 (0)

Omnibus: Spielvogel Western Civ./ Do I need this? and what would be a good price for this? - Debbie 7:54 Apr 6 (7)

• got mine on half.com for $10/nt - cat in black 13:53 Apr 6 (0)
• Try bookcircus.com as well. They are a very nice company. nm - LisaNY 13:37 Apr 6 (0)
• I just spent a little over $60 for a *6th* edition. 5th should be much cheaper. nt - Michele T. in WA 9:42 Apr 6 (0)
• I bought a hardcover 5th edition used from Amazon a couple of months ago for $20. (m) - Jackie in AR 9:41 Apr 6 (0)
• Those prices sound expensive...(m) - Kathleen 8:41 Apr 6 (2)
  • I bought used 5th editions on Amazon for less than $10 including shipping nt - Kay in CO 6:11 Apr 10 (0)
  • My 5th edition cost *one cent*. No kidding. On E-bay it cost 1 cent plus $15.00 shipping. I was thrilled. nt - Tracy in Ky 9:33 Apr 6 (0)

Going from a 5day/week to 4day/week schedule-Is this possible for high school? (more) - Ang in TX 7:37 Apr 6 (4)

• Re: Going from a 5day/week to 4day/week schedule-Is this possible for high school? (more) - kate randall 21:29 Apr 6 (0)
• Re: Going from a 5day/week to 4day/week schedule-Is this possible for high school? (more) - TinaM 10:08 Apr 6 (0)
• We've tried this in the past... - LoriM 8:11 Apr 6 (1)
  • That is exactly how I fear it may turn out...(more) - Ang in TX 9:30 Apr 6 (0)

ChemTutor Excalibur - cindyb/stl 7:27 Apr 6 (2)

• It looks like all the 5-star reviews are from one person (m) - Leah T. 9:20 Apr 6 (0)
• I don't know anything about these, but sure would like to!! nt - StaceyinLA 8:35 Apr 6 (0)

A spin-off of the post below regarding high school science. If you have a student who is definitely going to be pursuing arts/humanities, would you consider it necessary for them to have 4 years of science?..... - engedi6k 7:13 Apr 6 (9)

• I know a young man who went to MIT with only three years of science! If you feel comfortable with his science background, I'd leave well enough alone...(nm) - Gwen in VA 15:11 Apr 6 (0)
• Why 4 years-- - Jean in Wisc. 10:39 Apr 6 (3)
  • I agree - moira 0:14 Apr 7 (1)
    • When I was in college... - Jill W. 10:13 Apr 7 (0)
  • I agree about the non-college-bound students... - Nan in Mass 14:32 Apr 6 (0)
• I have one that I doubt is headed for science... - Nan in Mass 9:50 Apr 6 (0)
• I would only do it if the college she is interested in...(m) - Kathleen 7:28 Apr 6 (1)
  • I agree! nt - liz 11:15 Apr 6 (0)
• Because it is the minimum admissions requirement for many universities... - LoriM 7:16 Apr 6 (0)

Taking the SAT/ACT in the Fall instead of this Spring? - kathleen 6:59 Apr 6 (6)

• Re: Taking the SAT/ACT in the Fall instead of this Spring? - Jan 14:02 Apr 6 (1)
  • Re: Taking the SAT/ACT in the Fall instead of this Spring? - kathleen 17:02 Apr 6 (0)
• thanks ladies . . . you helped a lot!! nt - kathleen 11:56 Apr 6 (0)
• Since your dd's currently in 11th gr, if she does ACT she can do both 11gr spring & 12th gr fall testing and use her highest score for college apps. I don't think SAT allows you to choose your scores that way. nt - Anna 7:10 Apr 6 (1)
  • I suggest this for ACT because it'll give your dd extra testing practice. This is what my 11th gr is doing this year. nt - Anna 7:12 Apr 6 (0)
• I took the ACT in October of my Junior year... - LoriM 7:02 Apr 6 (0)

Can someone compare Hake Grammar and Writing with Rod and Staff please.nt - GLoria 6:38 Apr 6 (0)

I need secular science programs that emphasize doing rather than memorizing... - Nan in Mass 6:04 Apr 6 (6)

• Re: I need secular science programs that emphasize doing rather than memorizing... - kate randall 21:39 Apr 6 (0)
• What ages/grades?nt - Gloria 6:36 Apr 6 (2)
  • 9th - 12th nm - Nan in Mass 9:23 Apr 6 (1)
    • Well, I do not know of a particular program off hand but.. - Gloria 9:43 Apr 6 (0)
• Kathryn Stout and Janice Van Cleave are two authors who come to mind... - Anna 6:21 Apr 6 (1)
  • Kathryn Stout's link inside HERE.... - Anna 7:06 Apr 6 (0)

surely someone has some info on talisker tutorials!!!!! - Lora 6:01 Apr 6 (2)

• We plan to use www.greatbooksacademy.org if... - Melissa B 7:43 Apr 6 (0)
• Sorry, never heard of it at all...but I bet someone has some Great Books Online Tutorial suggestions... - LoriM 7:01 Apr 6 (0)

Planning for HS: BJU, American School, Oak Meadow, Nars...any suggestions? - Karen 5:57 Apr 6 (0)

Gileskirk? - dm 5:43 Apr 6 (5)

• We've used it for two years and plan to continue it to completion - Robin 6:07 Apr 6 (4)
  • Robin, what are the ages of your kids? - Mary in co 17:04 Apr 6 (1)
    • My son is in 10th, age 15 - Robin 5:51 Apr 8 (0)
  • Re: We've used it for two years and plan to continue it to completion - Mary 15:00 Apr 6 (1)
    • You can e-mail me about this if you want - Robin 6:02 Apr 8 (0)

Message for CLS regarding Rod and Staff Grammar - Pat H 5:38 Apr 6 (1)

• Pat.... - CLS 5:53 Apr 6 (0)

High School Classes, do they need to be done in a.... - Yolanda 21:10 Apr 5 (2)

• We're doing things a bit here, a bit there... - Nan in Mass 5:55 Apr 6 (0)
• Here's a quote - Julie in MN 22:14 Apr 5 (0)

Bob Jones for high school maths - Lisa TX 19:49 Apr 5 (4)

• Another option... - Christy Walters 19:39 Apr 9 (0)
• Link to discussion below - LoriM 7:14 Apr 6 (0)
• We use it at our home now and next year in a co-op.... - Tracy in VA 5:59 Apr 6 (1)
  • Both Geometry and PreAlg BJ texts are good co-op choices - LoriM 7:12 Apr 6 (0)

Please post opinions of Jensen's Format Writing. TIA (nt) - Jilligan 19:43 Apr 5 (16)

• I'm so glad I asked. Creative writing comes easily to my ds but he struggles with organization and structure in formal essays. FW might just be the fix we need. Thank you very much. (nt) - Jilligan 16:21 Apr 6 (0)
• One thing Jensen's stresses is how to write a clear thesis statement I've seen other plans that seem to drop the ball here. (nt) - Trish H. 14:43 Apr 6 (0)
• FW is my favorite for teaching the essay - Christi/NC 8:59 Apr 6 (3)
  • No, I dislike it because the examples are of poor writing, not because they're "straight-forward". There's a lot of difference between poor and "straight-forward." nt - Bren 18:37 Apr 6 (1)
    • I guess that's where opinion comes in -- I thought they were good examples. - momof10 2:46 Apr 7 (0)
  • Couldn't have said it better!! nt - lamb 11:17 Apr 6 (0)
• Very basic, just what we needed to help with the type - momof10 2:51 Apr 6 (7)
  • I agree that it is uninteresting, BUT........... - liz 6:53 Apr 6 (6)
    • No arguments here -- I needed something with "just the basics" - momof10 7:36 Apr 6 (5)
      • It's on my list to do F.W. It sounds/looks to be effective for what it claims to offer - LH 13:42 Apr 6 (4)
        • Put That in Writing (PTIW) would come first. - SusanAR 18:37 Apr 6 (1)
          • I haven't seen PTIW, but from your description, - momof10 2:47 Apr 7 (0)
        • Sorry, but I'm not sure what PTIW is... - momof10 14:49 Apr 6 (1)
          • Put That in Writing nt - AmyCC 18:54 Apr 6 (0)
• Dry, doesn't use examples of good writing. nt - Bren 23:10 Apr 5 (1)
  • Agree. (nt) - Kathleen 6:54 Apr 6 (0)

Does anyone use Vocab for Enjoyment for 7th/8th grades? If so,.......m - Peggy in Atlanta 18:15 Apr 5 (0)

What is your high-schooler's planned sequence for science? - Brit 17:12 Apr 5 (17)

• For #2: Bio, Chem, Master Gardener, Adv Bio, college chem, college physics, flight instruction (nt) - Margaret in CO 21:39 Apr 6 (0)
• DD #1: Physical Science ; Biology ; Advanced Biology ; Conceptual Physics / DD#2: Physical Science ; Biology ; Marine Biology ; Advanced Biology nt - Katia 10:18 Apr 6 (0)
• Biology, Biological Evolution, Physics, Chemistry and senior year will be his choice (undecided at this point). nt - stef in colorado 7:47 Apr 6 (0)
• Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Chemistry, CC Chemistry... - LoriM 7:08 Apr 6 (0)
• Biology, Chemistry, Advance Chemistry, Physics and Anatomy/Physiology both in her last year. (nt) - Pat H 5:42 Apr 6 (0)
• Re: What is your high-schooler's planned sequence for science? - Gloria 5:12 Apr 6 (2)
  • What will you be using for Physical science?nt - VeRonica 6:52 Apr 6 (1)
    • Not 100% sure but I am tinking about Bob Jones.nt - Gloria 9:28 Apr 6 (0)
• Is anyone doing Natural Science in the Sequence? Would like some comments on the sequence I am considering. Thanks - VeRonica 5:06 Apr 6 (2)
  • My son will have Natural History 1 and Natural History 2 on his transcript... - Nan in Mass 6:02 Apr 6 (1)
    • Yes, I am considering this as well, also - VeRonica 6:51 Apr 6 (0)
• Re: What is your high-schooler's planned sequence for science? - Yolanda 21:00 Apr 5 (0)
• My daughter's just changed: - Jenny in Florida 19:53 Apr 5 (0)
• Calculus based Physics and Chemistry Prep, then General Chemisty, then Biology (all at the community college) - LH 18:46 Apr 5 (0)
• Mine.... - melody in Tx 18:15 Apr 5 (0)
• Here are my two kids'... - Gwen in VA 18:11 Apr 5 (0)
• Here's mine... - Kelly in VA 17:39 Apr 5 (0)

Another Jacobs Geometry ?--difference between 2nd and 3rd editions? - cat in black 16:39 Apr 5 (1)

• Re: Another Jacobs Geometry ?--difference between 2nd and 3rd editions? - Therese in IL 20:08 Apr 5 (0)

GEOMETRY: Can you do Geometry before taking Algebra 1? (more) - Donna in WA 16:15 Apr 5 (3)

• Yes, more - ValB 18:18 Apr 9 (0)
• Many geometry books have algebra"reviews" included(m) - MaryM 17:23 Apr 5 (0)
• I asked this question of Solomonovich - LH 16:46 Apr 5 (0)

Progeny Press Lit Guides: How many can you reasonably complete in a year? (more) - Donna in WA 16:12 Apr 5 (4)

• Thanks! nm - Donna in WA 22:10 Apr 5 (0)
• My dd did some along with the Notgrass Am. History - m - StaceyinLA 16:56 Apr 5 (0)
• I think iot would depend on the guides you chose . . . - Luann in ID 16:41 Apr 5 (1)
  • We do four, with lots of other books read, too (nt) - Margaret in CO 17:28 Apr 5 (0)

Please recommend a read-aloud for the Middle Ages time period. nt - ereks mom 15:37 Apr 5 (10)

• We read aloud Catherine Called Birdie and The Ramsey Scallop... - Nan in Mass 16:33 Apr 6 (1)
  • We love Karen Cushman in our house. - Jenny in Florida 7:59 Apr 7 (0)
• For what age/grade? - Jenny in Florida 9:13 Apr 6 (2)
  • Ummm... high school : ) nt - ereks mom 15:21 Apr 6 (1)
    • Well, I figured that! (LOL) But some of the stuff being recommended look kind of young, so I wondered. - Jenny in Florida 7:47 Apr 7 (0)
• We just finished Howard Pyle's Robin Hood - Hallie 4:56 Apr 6 (0)
• A few ideas... (more) - catherine 20:50 Apr 5 (0)
• In Freedom's Cause, by G A Henty; Adam of the Road, Otto of the Silver Hand, Morning Sar of the Ref. (story fo Wycliffe), nt - SusanAR 16:10 Apr 5 (2)
  • Second Freedom's Cause and Otto of the Silver Hand. The other two moved a bit slowly for us. We're hard to please. :-) nt - Luann in ID 16:43 Apr 5 (1)
    • I loved Otto of the Silver Hand. nt - Anna 6:26 Apr 6 (0)

Jean in Wisc. (or anyone) ? about Vocab for the College Bound... - Ang in TX 14:35 Apr 5 (5)

• I asked my dd to compare them. - Jean in Wisc. 19:46 Apr 5 (1)
  • Thanks, Jean. After going over some of the high school book with dd last night... - Ang in TX 6:14 Apr 6 (0)
• My oldest is doing the VFTCBS after doing WW for about 5 years - m - StaceyinLA 17:00 Apr 5 (2)
  • Thanks for your answer, Stacy. Do you mean that WW is tougher or VFTCB is tougher? nm - Ang in TX 18:08 Apr 5 (1)
    • I think the VFTCBS is a little tougher overall - m - StaceyinLA 7:34 Apr 6 (0)

which Jacobs book did you use for geometry? I found one called Geometry and another called Elementary Geometry--please give editions/success stories/where you bought - cat in black 12:53 Apr 5 (2)

• I recently purchased a used 2nd edition from the swap board. It is just called Geometry nt - Michele T. in WA 22:55 Apr 5 (0)
• I just ordered this from Veritas Press, if you'll scroll down you'll see my post asking where to order it from (m) - Christi/KC 13:56 Apr 5