- I have counted it as 1.5 years of math credit (more) - catherine 22:07 May 28
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- Re: If we buy Foerster's Algebra II & Trig, will this take care... - Kathleen 22:00 May 28
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- I posted a short update on my blog. - Jean in Wisc. 20:56 May 28
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- I write a general course description and list all resources. - Jenny in Florida 19:15 May 28
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- I would... - Maverick 20:51 May 28
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- The summer before my daughter entered 9th grade, I had her read several college books. ... - Kareni 16:43 May 28
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- world history map activities (nt) - kate in seattle 14:44 May 28
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- Who publishes these, please? (nt) - Julie in AK 16:56 May 28
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- Thanks-that is it - Cedarmom 22:12 May 28
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- J. Weston Walch. I bought mine through Rainbow Resources. nm - LisaNY 17:10 May 28
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- Thanks-that is it - Cedarmom 22:12 May 28
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- Yes, we've used these; prefer them to KQ for older students because they do not have any info pre-printed on them.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:42 May 28
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- I don't know if all of them have been changed, but KQ - momof10 17:18 May 28
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- I don't know if all of them have been changed, but KQ - momof10 17:18 May 28
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- Who publishes these, please? (nt) - Julie in AK 16:56 May 28
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- Was it Knowledge Quest? - momof10 11:40 May 28
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- Re: Was it Knowledge Quest? - Cedarmom 12:25 May 28
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- Re: Was it Knowledge Quest? - Cedarmom 12:25 May 28
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- Do a Ctrl-F search for "Cinthya" & she had some of the same questions. :o) nt - K-FL 14:26 May 28
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- Fun-Books is one of the good ones. That reminds me -- I need to place an order and support 'em! Great service. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:51 May 28
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- Oh! Thank you, Kareni!! - Carrie in NC 9:44 May 28
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- This is funny! - Carrie 9:46 May 28
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- You are quite welcome! (nm) - Kareni 16:28 May 28
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- You are quite welcome! (nm) - Kareni 16:28 May 28
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- This is funny! - Carrie 9:46 May 28
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- If you do consider private school (and no, I'd hold my ground with this public one),... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:44 May 28
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- I wouldn't do it. - AmyCC 8:18 May 28
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- Amy offers some good alternatives but if none of them work for you... - Anna 9:19 May 28
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- Good advice, Anna! nt - AmyCC 15:46 May 28
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- Good advice, Anna! nt - AmyCC 15:46 May 28
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- Amy offers some good alternatives but if none of them work for you... - Anna 9:19 May 28
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- I try not to do ANYTHING against my judgement... .period!!! nt - Anna 6:54 May 28
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- And, yes, I had a social dd who badly wanted to be in school at that age.... - Anna 6:59 May 28
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- Re: And, yes, I had a social dd who badly wanted to be in school at that age.... - kate in seattle 18:56 May 28
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- Thanks for the great advice(m).. - CLS 9:39 May 28
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- Re: And, yes, I had a social dd who badly wanted to be in school at that age.... - kate in seattle 18:56 May 28
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- And, yes, I had a social dd who badly wanted to be in school at that age.... - Anna 6:59 May 28
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- No, actually I *wasn't* looking for any course descriptions, Luann... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:49 May 28
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- Is this something that you have a natural talent for or do you find some of this on the internet(Saxon for example)...nt - GaMom3 4:09 May 28
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- My natural talent lies in the area of cutting and pasting. :-) m - Luann in ID 7:13 May 28
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- Dh just pointed out that . . . - Luann in ID 8:00 May 28
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- Dh just pointed out that . . . - Luann in ID 8:00 May 28
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- My natural talent lies in the area of cutting and pasting. :-) m - Luann in ID 7:13 May 28
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- Well, a couple of those descriptions do sound familiar. LOL. Good job! nm - Janet in WA 21:35 May 27
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- Gilgamesh by Ferry (Omnibus recommendation) was a much better translation for us (m) - LisaNY 7:15 May 28
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- Try it again...is IT necessary... - Wendy in WI 20:15 May 27
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- Re: Online Writing Tutor? Need help Ilost a link. - mom2three 14:33 May 28
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- Re: Logic (though not necessarily logical) questions...(m) - Mary in co 6:47 May 28
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- I'm trying Pandia Press' History Odyssey (a great books program) which will be out in - Nicole 19:24 May 28
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- Yup! nm - Nan in Mass 5:55 May 28
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- SWB's The Well-Educated Mind.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:43 May 27
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- Oops--link in here - StaceyL in Canada 17:42 May 27
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- Stacey- the book I mentioned... - Carrie in NC 9:22 May 28
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- I just got the whole set from FUN Books.... - Laurel in CA 17:54 May 28
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- I've found an American company that sells Murderous Maths ... - Kareni 9:33 May 28
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- I just got the whole set from FUN Books.... - Laurel in CA 17:54 May 28
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- Posted below! NT - Carrie in NC 20:28 May 27
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- Stacey- the book I mentioned... - Carrie in NC 9:22 May 28
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- Thanks everyone! - Karen's testimony 10:11 May 28
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- try doing a search under Montessori - Jodi-FL 19:40 May 27
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- Does he understand squaring and square roots? Start there and then demonstrate how to figure out the diagonal distance of a room without measuring it..... - Dana in OR 17:44 May 27
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- tell me what Human Odyssey is like - kate in seattle 15:31 May 28
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- No, *History* Odyssey--classical history guides published by Pandia Press (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:01 May 28
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- No, *History* Odyssey--classical history guides published by Pandia Press (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:01 May 28
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- Check out WinterPromise too. They just came out with a Middle Ages plan for high school. nt - AmyCC 8:22 May 28
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- Thanks. Website link?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:50 May 28
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- It's a surprising one. Are you ready? http://www.winterpromise.com/ ! (nm) - Kareni 20:51 May 28
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- Someone please explain to me why... - StaceyL in Canada 21:43 May 28
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- Someone please explain to me why... - StaceyL in Canada 21:43 May 28
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- It's a surprising one. Are you ready? http://www.winterpromise.com/ ! (nm) - Kareni 20:51 May 28
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- Thanks. Website link?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:50 May 28
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- Remember Biblioplan? They have a high school supplement, I believe. - Laurel in CA 15:42 May 27
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- May I interrupt? (re: Picturesque Tale of Progress) - momof10 16:19 May 27
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- Not that I know of, but back when I was using BiblioPlan... - StaceyL in Canada 17:14 May 27
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- Ah, the Master Mesher....I think I copied it from you! - nt - Laurel in CA 18:51 May 27
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- Ah, the Master Mesher....I think I copied it from you! - nt - Laurel in CA 18:51 May 27
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- Not that I know of, but back when I was using BiblioPlan... - StaceyL in Canada 17:14 May 27
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- Yes! That's what I used after Tog... - StaceyL in Canada 15:54 May 27
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- Thanks bunches! Much prefer Fiji to anyplace cold! - Laurel in CA 18:52 May 27
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- Thanks bunches! Much prefer Fiji to anyplace cold! - Laurel in CA 18:52 May 27
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- May I interrupt? (re: Picturesque Tale of Progress) - momof10 16:19 May 27
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- Re: Thank you all so much. I feel much better! - A. 21:22 May 28
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- This is the most common sequence...there wasn't many doing Biology first until Apologia came along... - gr8tful4grace 15:58 May 28
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- Blah! Forgive my poor grammar above! - gr8tful4grace 16:00 May 28
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- Blah! Forgive my poor grammar above! - gr8tful4grace 16:00 May 28
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- Yours was the sequence my high school used and still uses. We did differently, but its not that big of a deal. <nt> - Pamela 5:29 May 28
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- Don't worry about it . . . - Luann in ID 13:52 May 27
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- We've used TRISMS for about 2-3 years now & I LOVE it! (Warning -- long! -- Way more than you ever wanted to know!) - ereks mom 18:03 May 27
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- I've used Trisms and I'm a "real person" ;-)... - Anna 13:39 May 27
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- Were you using it as your whole curriculum (except math) or just for history? (more) - Connie in NC 14:44 May 27
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- As 'whole curriculum'... - Anna 15:45 May 27
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- My ds would also get frustrated (with the questionnaires) but we changed our approach (see my lengthy post, LOL!) & it was fairly smooth sailing after that. nt - ereks mom 18:06 May 27 (3)
- As 'whole curriculum'... - Anna 15:45 May 27
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- Were you using it as your whole curriculum (except math) or just for history? (more) - Connie in NC 14:44 May 27
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- Here's what I wrote... - Beth 12:29 May 27
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- are you publishing the material? beause then - Nicole 16:34 May 27
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- No - just trying to write course descriptions... - Nan in Mass 16:51 May 27
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- well, if you're submitting this material to colleges, then go - Nicole 19:48 May 27
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- well, if you're submitting this material to colleges, then go - Nicole 19:48 May 27
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- No - just trying to write course descriptions... - Nan in Mass 16:51 May 27
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- Um, I mean, Yes, you are and No, it's not! Honestly, though? I'd just... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:14 May 27
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- Thank you. That is a good idea. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 12:17 May 27
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- Thank you. That is a good idea. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 12:17 May 27
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- Technically, yes, you are, and yes, you do. Sorry! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:12 May 27
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- I'm sad I missed it too : (. nt - Lisa TX 15:44 May 27
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- WAAHH - I missed this. Is this going to be a regular thing? nt - StaceyinLA 11:21 May 27
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- What dd did two years ago for 10th . . . (with course descriptions) - Luann in ID 14:14 May 27
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- Oooh - thank you for the descriptions... - Nan in Mass 16:54 May 27
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- Thanks for including the course descriptions, this was helpful to me. Our plan is... - Sandy in MA 16:34 May 27
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- Oooh - thank you for the descriptions... - Nan in Mass 16:54 May 27
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- Our plan so far . . . - Luann in ID 14:05 May 27
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- So far, my dd's 10th gr. plan looks like this... - Brit 12:56 May 27
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- I'll have a 10th grader this fall.... - Kelly in VA 11:59 May 27
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- I started the thread and left off their math......LOL - Melody In Tx 11:43 May 27
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- Our 10th looks like - m - StaceyinLA 11:25 May 27
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- We are also doing a new drawing program, and she'll be cheerleading for the home school football/basketball teams... nt - StaceyinLA 11:27 May 27
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- We are also doing a new drawing program, and she'll be cheerleading for the home school football/basketball teams... nt - StaceyinLA 11:27 May 27
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- Next year... - Carrie in NC 11:14 May 27
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- Re: We did 12th and 11th grade course of study how about 10th. I will post first..... - Rebecca 10:30 May 27
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- Ds's 10th grade courses... - Deb in PA 10:07 May 27
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- Our plan for next year... - Nan in Mass 9:25 May 27
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- ours... - Lynne 9:23 May 27
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- What are you using for computer science? nt - cat in black 5:48 May 28
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- texts for computer science - Lynne 6:24 May 28
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- texts for computer science - Lynne 6:24 May 28
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- What are you using for computer science? nt - cat in black 5:48 May 28
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- 10th grade - Beth 9:16 May 27
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- We've used Oxford Tutorials, but I'm not sure what "o.y.o." means..??? NT - Anne 10:34 May 28
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- On your own, I think. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:41 May 28
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- Yes, thank you. (m) - Lynne 12:14 May 28
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- Yes, thank you. (m) - Lynne 12:14 May 28
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- On your own, I think. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:41 May 28
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- To the point! Thanks. - MaryM 8:44 May 27
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- Enjoyed it. We've got this coming up and I've often wondered about the renorming. Thanks! nt - Lynne 8:25 May 27
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- Interesting. Thanks for the link. nt - LAurie4b 8:23 May 27
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- www.Solomonovich.com is on our list to-do (NT) - LH 8:21 May 27
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- I can't speak to much since I just have the texts and haven't used them yet but - momof10 10:25 May 27
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- Do you feel the books are written in an understandable style? That is one thing dd loves about Dr. Wile... nt - StaceyinLA 11:20 May 27
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- Definitely ... - momof10 13:37 May 27
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- That was from Chemistry -- this is from Physics - momof10` 13:44 May 27
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- That was from Chemistry -- this is from Physics - momof10` 13:44 May 27
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- Definitely ... - momof10 13:37 May 27
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- Do you feel the books are written in an understandable style? That is one thing dd loves about Dr. Wile... nt - StaceyinLA 11:20 May 27
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- A big difference is in the amount of math included. A full up Physics course could use calculus or algebra 2/trig whereas CP does not. (nm) - Kareni 7:58 May 27
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- Oh, and do they still do experiments?? nt - StaceyinLA 8:06 May 27
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- But what do they LEARN in the Conceptual vs. non - is it still a fairly thorough course? nt - StaceyinLA 8:06 May 27
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- Oh, and do they still do experiments?? nt - StaceyinLA 8:06 May 27
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- Thanks for the explanation! nt - Lynne 12:21 May 27
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- Oh, it's from here! I thought it encapsulated the real *me*, so I adopted it. ;-D (link) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:07 May 27
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- I can answer, if she doesn't speak up for herself. ;) - Nan in Mass 8:05 May 27
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- what's it like? - Julie in MN 7:21 May 27
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- Good question... - Lynne 7:31 May 27
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- Good question... - Lynne 7:31 May 27
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- Thank you everyone for the suggestions... - Nan in Mass 17:40 May 28
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- Stonehill College in Boston, but any small liberal arts college will do (more) - Nicole 8:52 May 28
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- Thank you... - Nan in Mass 17:32 May 28
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- check out Kareni's post above, very helpful - Nicole 18:11 May 28
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- check out Kareni's post above, very helpful - Nicole 18:11 May 28
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- Thank you... - Nan in Mass 17:32 May 28
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- Hmmm, Villanova (PA) is a step below say, Swathmore, but is academically oriented. nt - Barb F. PA and AZ 16:04 May 27
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- You might try some of the "work colleges" (link inside) - K-FL 15:19 May 27
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- St. John's in Annapolis (m) - Margaret in CO 9:09 May 27
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- Vassar. nt - Deidre in GA 8:49 May 27
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- If he should decides to go further afield Maccalester College in MN would fit the bill. - Stacy in NJ 8:27 May 27
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- Wow!... - Nan in Mass 9:19 May 27
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- I think Kofi Annan (sp?) was graduated from there. I know ds is considering it, but it probably won't end up on the short list. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:11 May 27
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- Re: Wow!... - Stacy in NJ 9:44 May 27
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- Yup - mine went to Japan... - Nan in Mass 10:17 May 27
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- Yup - mine went to Japan... - Nan in Mass 10:17 May 27
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- I think Kofi Annan (sp?) was graduated from there. I know ds is considering it, but it probably won't end up on the short list. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:11 May 27
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- Wow!... - Nan in Mass 9:19 May 27
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- So, he's 10th grade, going into 11th? My ds is also almost 16... - ereks mom 7:24 May 27
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- Re: So, he's 10th grade, going into 11th? My ds is also almost 16... - Nan in Mass 8:03 May 27
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- Nan, now I have an "I'm curious" question for you... - Lynne 8:14 May 27
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- What! You mean you haven't seen any shaved heads and bright orange robes in the grocery store? LOL - Nan in Mass 9:11 May 27
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- Yeah, that's about what I was thinking of, orange robes... - Lynne 9:34 May 27
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- Well actually they are saffron-colored...(nt) - Julie in AK, who is a practicing Buddhist 17:02 May 28
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- You're right - more yellow than orange, although I've seen orange, brown, and black, too. nm - Nan in Mass 17:24 May 28
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- And maroon, and red... ;) nm - Nan in Mass 17:34 May 28
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- And maroon, and red... ;) nm - Nan in Mass 17:34 May 28
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- You're right - more yellow than orange, although I've seen orange, brown, and black, too. nm - Nan in Mass 17:24 May 28
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- We met them through our church... - Nan in Mass 10:11 May 27
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- Oh - and... - Nan in Mass 10:16 May 27
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- Re: Merton - Lynne 10:39 May 27
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- Re: Merton - Lynne 10:39 May 27
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- Oh - and... - Nan in Mass 10:16 May 27
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- Well actually they are saffron-colored...(nt) - Julie in AK, who is a practicing Buddhist 17:02 May 28
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- Yeah, that's about what I was thinking of, orange robes... - Lynne 9:34 May 27
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- What! You mean you haven't seen any shaved heads and bright orange robes in the grocery store? LOL - Nan in Mass 9:11 May 27
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- Nan, now I have an "I'm curious" question for you... - Lynne 8:14 May 27
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- Re: So, he's 10th grade, going into 11th? My ds is also almost 16... - Nan in Mass 8:03 May 27
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- No suggestions, but wow, he sounds like a fascinating kid. I can see how you are stumped! People like that don't easily fit into a neat niche. Good luck! nt - OKCyndi 6:42 May 27
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- Nan, have you read Loren Pope's books? Particularly read... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:42 May 27
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- English I (more) - Susan in IL 12:17 May 27
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- I'd just call it "English 1," English 2," English 3," English 4." That's how they label courses in schools and what college admission folks are used to seeing. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 8:29 May 27
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- I agree. You can attach a course description to the transcript if you want to be more specific. nt - Laurie4b 10:55 May 27
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- I agree. You can attach a course description to the transcript if you want to be more specific. nt - Laurie4b 10:55 May 27
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- I can't really answer your question but this is what I was told- - VeRonica 17:40 May 27
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- I'm not quite there yet, but I can see where I'm headed now... - Nan in Mass 6:26 May 27
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- Re: If your child needed to do an English course during the summer to receive a credit - Julie in MN 7:20 May 27
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- The catalog has this ... - Heather in VA 8:14 May 27
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- Thanks for the link!!!! I got it at a sale this weekend... - Cathy in KY 15:30 May 27
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- Thanks for the link!!!! I got it at a sale this weekend... - Cathy in KY 15:30 May 27
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- Well I have decided to use Sonlight core 6 with my 9th grader this fall but... - Gloria 6:54 May 27
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- Just finishing up Sonlight 6... - Cheri in MI 18:55 May 26
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- Your catalog will have an age range for each core.... - Laurel in CA 18:10 May 26
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- Re: Anybody used Classmate Math Geometry? Opinions and/or reviews would be very appreciated! nt - Yolanda 17:01 May 26
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- Are you currently using Classmate Math Algebra? If so, what do you think? nt - OKCyndi 17:56 May 26
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- Re: Are you currently using Classmate Math Algebra? If so, what do you think? nt - Yolanda 1:19 May 27
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- Re: Are you currently using Classmate Math Algebra? If so, what do you think? nt - Yolanda 1:19 May 27
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- Are you currently using Classmate Math Algebra? If so, what do you think? nt - OKCyndi 17:56 May 26
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- Novel about how it "feels" to be high functioning autistic - Laurel in CA 20:33 May 27
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- Try here--a mom w/2 autistic sons had success and wrote a book - This has helped us 12:32 May 27
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- Re: Try here--a mom w/2 autistic sons had success and wrote a book - Stacy in NJ 17:14 May 27
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- Here's my e-mail - Stacy in NJ 17:16 May 27
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- Here's my e-mail - Stacy in NJ 17:16 May 27
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- Re: Try here--a mom w/2 autistic sons had success and wrote a book - Stacy in NJ 17:14 May 27
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- So glad to hear you have a supportive doctor... (m) - Beth 9:56 May 27
(0)
- comment on "nobody, nowhere" - Carolyn in Ohio 8:29 May 27
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- Re: comment on "nobody, nowhere" - momof7 17:29 May 27
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- Re: comment on "nobody, nowhere" - momof7 17:29 May 27
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- Awesome!!! And an encouragement to me (more) - catherine 20:33 May 26
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- and a link - lh 13:34 May 26 (1)
- Re: What's typically covered in Spanish III? Would this do it? - Yolanda 14:55 May 26
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- Macbeth or Hamlet....but why keep it to just one? (nt) - Colleen 14:46 May 26
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- Well, I hope to do more, but think we'll only get to one next year... - Martha in VA 16:11 May 26
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- Well, I hope to do more, but think we'll only get to one next year... - Martha in VA 16:11 May 26
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- Re: If you could only have your highschooler read one work of Shakespeare what would it be? - Stacie 14:38 May 26
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- Re: Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet. And don't miss . . . - kris 12:35 May 27
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- Re: If you could only have your highschooler read one work of Shakespeare what would it be? - Martha in VA 16:14 May 26
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- Re: Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet. And don't miss . . . - kris 12:35 May 27
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- Macbeth. We ran out of time this year, so that was all we read. However, we rented the really old versions of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet and watched/discussed them. (I did read the cliffnotes beforehand and discussed some of the things to look for)nt - momof7 13:34 May 26
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- Younger -- Julius Caesar or Merchant of Venice. Older -- Macbeth, Henry IV part 1, or Romeo and Juliet - Gwen in VA 13:15 May 26
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- I have my two children, 5th and 9th, together for many things... - Nan in Mass 17:20 May 27
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- Is your 12th grader planning on college? ... (more) - Kelly in VA 4:44 May 27
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- My dd did Kingdom History (as it was called then) - Carrie in NC 18:28 May 26
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- idea for 4th son ...after moving to Fiji :) - momof7 14:50 May 26
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- Antarctica sounds nice...but then I'm partial to penguins! =) - Laurie 13:41 May 26
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- Re: Antarctica sounds nice...but then I'm partial to penguins! =) - StaceyL in Canada 14:21 May 26
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- Re: Antarctica sounds nice...but then I'm partial to penguins! =) - StaceyL in Canada 14:21 May 26
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- I vote for Fiji! :) - Amy K in TX 12:13 May 26
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- Fiji? There's a Fiji option?? Why wasn't I informed? - Carrie 13:11 May 26
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- Hmmm...any military boarding academies in Fiji...? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:22 May 26
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- My dc go to one! REALLY! - Bula Mama 20:35 May 26
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- Hmmm... I hope you are planning on adding a few new dorms... - Nan in Mass 17:01 May 27
(4)
- Sure! We'll just get a village nearby to weave some mats... - Bula Mama 19:07 May 27
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- I think hammocks and mosquito netting would solve the floor problem... - Nan in Mass 6:03 May 28
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- My brother visited Fiji....he was really into infrared photography and the time... - Laurel in CA 20:39 May 27
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- LOL! I can imagine! ...Thanks! nt - Bula Mama 21:08 May 27
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- LOL! I can imagine! ...Thanks! nt - Bula Mama 21:08 May 27
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- I think hammocks and mosquito netting would solve the floor problem... - Nan in Mass 6:03 May 28
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- Sure! We'll just get a village nearby to weave some mats... - Bula Mama 19:07 May 27
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- I'm calling my travel agent.....--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:22 May 27
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- Hmmm... I hope you are planning on adding a few new dorms... - Nan in Mass 17:01 May 27
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- ::sigh::: - Carrie in NC 14:57 May 26
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- Overload makes it sound like you could quietly collapse underneath. I'm more like a squirrel in a cage... - Nan in Mass 17:14 May 27
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- Homeschooling info overload! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 15:19 May 26
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- Essentials of Geometry - nt - Laurel in CA (also "too tightly wrapped" over my kids' education) 13:59 May 27
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- addison-wesley publisher - Carrie in NC 17:24 May 26
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- Oh dear--no DVT? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:38 May 27
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- Did you read the thread where I asked LoriM for help? - Carrie in NC 20:27 May 27
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- Thanks!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:08 May 28
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- Thanks!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:08 May 28
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- Did you read the thread where I asked LoriM for help? - Carrie in NC 20:27 May 27
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- Oh dear--no DVT? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:38 May 27
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- Essentials of Geometry - nt - Laurel in CA (also "too tightly wrapped" over my kids' education) 13:59 May 27
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- Overload makes it sound like you could quietly collapse underneath. I'm more like a squirrel in a cage... - Nan in Mass 17:14 May 27
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- i'm wearing a 'cover up', order me a margarite (blended) and as soon as i'm done putting ds name on his clothes (for the military boarding school) we'll be joining you - kate in seattle 13:28 May 26
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- Ladiesh, thank you for helping to make my decision sho eashy...... - StaceyL in Canada 13:31 May 26
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- You're a hoot!! NT - Carrie 14:57 May 26
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- You're a hoot!! NT - Carrie 14:57 May 26
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- Ladiesh, thank you for helping to make my decision sho eashy...... - StaceyL in Canada 13:31 May 26
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- My dc go to one! REALLY! - Bula Mama 20:35 May 26
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- Hmmm...any military boarding academies in Fiji...? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:22 May 26
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- With or without margaritas? {g}...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:52 May 26
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- Did someone mention Margaritas?? Where and when?? ;-P nt - StaceyinLA 16:32 May 26
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- Fiji . NOW. Be there.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:54 May 26
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- Fiji . NOW. Be there.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:54 May 26
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- Absolutely WITH!! :) (nt) - Amy K in TX 13:01 May 26
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- Did someone mention Margaritas?? Where and when?? ;-P nt - StaceyinLA 16:32 May 26
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- Fiji? There's a Fiji option?? Why wasn't I informed? - Carrie 13:11 May 26
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- Stacey, I like option #4 (LOL).....Sorry couldn't resist. nt - LIF 12:06 May 26
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- I'll send you a postcard {g}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:53 May 26
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- I'll send you a postcard {g}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:53 May 26
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- place a card or paper over the text, and move that down as - Nicole 22:09 May 26
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- Are you asking for something treating Aristotelian logic? Or the Organon? - Adrian 13:26 May 26
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- And here is the link I was trying to give you.... - Adrian 13:28 May 26
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- And here it is in the message since it won't show up - Adrian 13:29 May 26
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- Yes Aristotelian Logic...and thanks for the link! (nt) - Liz in Northern CA 13:32 May 27
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- Just FYI: I forgot Topics and On Sophistical Refutations in the Organon - Adrian 14:17 May 27
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- Just FYI: I forgot Topics and On Sophistical Refutations in the Organon - Adrian 14:17 May 27
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- Yes Aristotelian Logic...and thanks for the link! (nt) - Liz in Northern CA 13:32 May 27
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- And here it is in the message since it won't show up - Adrian 13:29 May 26
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- And here is the link I was trying to give you.... - Adrian 13:28 May 26
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- I posted below. nt - Katia 17:36 May 26
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- And I posted below that again... nt - StaceyinLA 18:44 May 26
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- Me too again, lol! This is getting comical :-) nt - Katia 20:05 May 26
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- Me too! No, just kidding!! But thanks for all the input! nt - StaceyinLA 7:05 May 27
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- Me too! No, just kidding!! But thanks for all the input! nt - StaceyinLA 7:05 May 27
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- Me too again, lol! This is getting comical :-) nt - Katia 20:05 May 26
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- And I posted below that again... nt - StaceyinLA 18:44 May 26
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- I haven't used ABeka, but have you thought of BJU? - momof10 10:51 May 26
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- Robin in Tx, will you have access to updates on how she is doing? nt - Lisa Tx 20:11 May 26 (1)
- So sorry to hear about "the Captain"... Will pray.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:20 May 26
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- Do they have any family nearby to help!? Is there any diagnosis of her back that gives hope of a fix?? This sounds awful! (m) - Lisa TX 10:57 May 26
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- I'm worried about her, too. I wish I was closer so I could take her dinner! - Maverick 10:05 May 26
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- I've been off the boards for a while. What happened to Jean???? (nt) - DB in NJ 9:01 May 26
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- Re: I've been off the boards for a while. What happened to Jean???? (nt) - Robin in Tx 10:27 May 26
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- Oh no! Sounds like a herniated/bulging disc. That pain is *horrendous* Poor Jean & family!!!! (nt) - DB in NJ - wishing I was closer to WI 11:09 May 26
(6)
- This is what my husband is recovering from. Months later he is still on strong meds and 2-3X/week physical therapy and a lot of pain if he tries to do too much. It seems almost impossible to recover from, and it was without a doubt the worst pain I've ever seen anyone suffer. I hope that's not what Jean is facing. nt - Robin in Tx 19:33 May 26
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- Yep! I know a woman who had this (m) - LisaNY 20:01 May 26
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- So, is your husband getting the surgery? - Robin in Tx 22:04 May 26
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- At this point, no (m)... - LisaNY 12:03 May 27
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- My father had the surgery. - srjbdl 4:32 May 27
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- At this point, no (m)... - LisaNY 12:03 May 27
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- So, is your husband getting the surgery? - Robin in Tx 22:04 May 26
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- Yep! I know a woman who had this (m) - LisaNY 20:01 May 26
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- That's *exactly* what I was thinking. My dh is just recovering from this. Poor Jean! :o( nm - LisaNY 11:43 May 26
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- This is what my husband is recovering from. Months later he is still on strong meds and 2-3X/week physical therapy and a lot of pain if he tries to do too much. It seems almost impossible to recover from, and it was without a doubt the worst pain I've ever seen anyone suffer. I hope that's not what Jean is facing. nt - Robin in Tx 19:33 May 26
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- Oh no! Sounds like a herniated/bulging disc. That pain is *horrendous* Poor Jean & family!!!! (nt) - DB in NJ - wishing I was closer to WI 11:09 May 26
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- Re: I've been off the boards for a while. What happened to Jean???? (nt) - Robin in Tx 10:27 May 26
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- Re: Omnibus 1?? - kate in seattle 8:55 May 26
(0)
- About Chalkdust.... - Merry 10:12 May 27
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- Thanks so much. That was very helpful. nm - Cindy 19:58 May 28
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- Thanks so much. That was very helpful. nm - Cindy 19:58 May 28
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- Experience with TT - mom of three 6:53 May 27
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- Re: Same question except ....how about CLASSMATE vsTT? - Barbra 5:56 May 26
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- So far I don't have anything bad to say about Classmate... - AmyCC 7:15 May 26
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- We used the pre-algebra this year and my girls felt the same - they enjoyed the program... nt - StaceyinLA 7:21 May 26
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- Re: Same question except ....how about CLASSMATE vsTT? - Barbra 7:19 May 26
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- We've used Algebra 1 (m) - AmyCC 8:24 May 26
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- We are using Algebra I as well (m) - LisaNY 10:43 May 26
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- We are using Algebra I as well (m) - LisaNY 10:43 May 26
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- We've used Algebra 1 (m) - AmyCC 8:24 May 26
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- We used the pre-algebra this year and my girls felt the same - they enjoyed the program... nt - StaceyinLA 7:21 May 26
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- So far I don't have anything bad to say about Classmate... - AmyCC 7:15 May 26
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- All I can tell you is... - ereks mom 7:49 May 26
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- Thanks! that helps--nt - Larissa 22:31 May 26
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- Thanks! that helps--nt - Larissa 22:31 May 26
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- Also: When will Books 2 and 3 be available? It says 2006, but is there a more definite date? - Larissa 20:28 May 25
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- Thanks So Much! Nt - Rebecca 8:53 May 26
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- Re: Ques about Worldviews of the Western World audio portion.. - Beth 7:34 May 26
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- No, it's not Schaeffer - Julie in MN 22:25 May 25
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- You're right.... - Tessa 8:40 May 26
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- You're right.... - Tessa 8:40 May 26
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- Re: Ques about Worldviews of the Western World audio portion.. - Tessa 20:56 May 25
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- Gamemaker... - MaryM 19:30 May 25
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- Is this free? nt - MI Mom 5:19 May 26 (1)
- My 13yos taught himself to use this and created some cute games. (nm) - Deb in PA 19:50 May 25
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- I would like to know this as well. nt - MI Mom 19:22 May 25
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- Okay, that sound totally illiterate. The word "to" should not be present between "computer' and "program." (must get to bed now...yawn) nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:02 May 25
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- I just skipped right over the to, had to look back to find it. - Camy 6:14 May 26
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- This is getting worse each time I correct myself. Good night. nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 19:03 May 25
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- I just skipped right over the to, had to look back to find it. - Camy 6:14 May 26
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- My son's plan.. - Carrie in NC 18:24 May 26
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- What my ds will be doing next year for 12th grade... - Laurie 10:18 May 26
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- SL 200--isn't that "History of God's Kingdom"? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:19 May 26
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- Re: SL 200--isn't that "History of God's Kingdom"? (m) - Laurie 11:58 May 26
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- Re: SL 200--isn't that "History of God's Kingdom"? (m) - Laurie 11:58 May 26
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- SL 200--isn't that "History of God's Kingdom"? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:19 May 26
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- Another rough draft... - Kelly in VA 3:42 May 26
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- I can post what she just did... - Margaret in CO 19:32 May 25
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- Did she ever sleep? :) nt - Valerie(TX) 6:02 May 26
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- Sorry, I didn't mean to be "snarky", but just reading her list makes *me* tired (m) - Valerie(TX) 6:07 May 26
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- Well... - Margaret in CO 12:55 May 26
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- Well... - Margaret in CO 12:55 May 26
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- Sorry, I didn't mean to be "snarky", but just reading her list makes *me* tired (m) - Valerie(TX) 6:07 May 26
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- Did she ever sleep? :) nt - Valerie(TX) 6:02 May 26
(2)
- My STB 11th grade ds's schedule so far... - ereks mom 12:32 May 27
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- Here is our plan for 11th gr. ds for now... - Stacie 18:41 May 26
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- Forgot to add character studies and study skills work. - Stacie 18:45 May 26
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- Forgot to add character studies and study skills work. - Stacie 18:45 May 26
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- My son's year.. - Carrie in NC 18:16 May 26
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- My ds is currently 11th grader... - Laurie 10:03 May 26
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- My son's plans - always subject to change - Kay in CO 8:36 May 26
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- Plans for my 11th grade dd next year - Katia 8:30 May 26
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- Let's talk about the Conceptual Chemistry... m - StaceyinLA 10:04 May 26
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- Re: Let's talk about the Conceptual Chemistry... m - Katia 17:36 May 26
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- Katia, what sort of term papers do you assign for chemistry?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:24 May 26
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- I haven't a clue, but what I'm planning on doing - Katia 20:04 May 26
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- I haven't a clue, but what I'm planning on doing - Katia 20:04 May 26
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- Thanks for the info. What made you decide to go this route? more - StaceyinLA 18:44 May 26
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- DD is not a math person AT ALL, but she is interested in most things - Katia 20:08 May 26
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- DD is not a math person AT ALL, but she is interested in most things - Katia 20:08 May 26
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- Katia, what sort of term papers do you assign for chemistry?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:24 May 26
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- Re: Let's talk about the Conceptual Chemistry... m - Katia 17:36 May 26
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- Let's talk about the Conceptual Chemistry... m - StaceyinLA 10:04 May 26
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- My plan for my 11th grade dd next year - Christi/NC 6:47 May 26
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- My plan for dd next year - Sandy C. 6:10 May 26
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- My 17yo is in "13th grade" this year, which is 11th grade for the state (grin) - LoriM 5:01 May 26
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- What is PCC? nm - Merry 7:04 May 26
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- Oh, sorry...Molly lives near me (c: - LoriM 7:36 May 26
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- Oh, sorry...Molly lives near me (c: - LoriM 7:36 May 26
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- What is PCC? nm - Merry 7:04 May 26
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- A rough draft of our plans.... - Kelly in VA 3:39 May 26
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- My son's this year... - momof7 19:24 May 25
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- My daughter's plan for next year: - Jenny in Florida 19:12 May 25
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- Goodness! Can he not express himself in a more mannerly way...the program worked quite well for us... - Michelle/OK 13:57 May 26
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- Thanks for the review - Carrie in NC 13:19 May 26
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- Dont we do the same thing..... - Melody In Tx 11:30 May 26
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- No matter how long you date a guy, you still don't really know him until you're married long enough that (m) - DB in NJ 13:45 May 26
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- While we do go and review the info - momof10 11:44 May 26
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- No matter how long you date a guy, you still don't really know him until you're married long enough that (m) - DB in NJ 13:45 May 26
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- Two problems here: (1) this review is based on website content only. As good as the samples are, it's not the same (m) - DB in NJ 7:11 May 26
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- So, is his review based only on - momof10 4:59 May 26
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- It really doesn't give them a fair shake - in their FAQ's they discuss the reasons why they do many of the things he was critical of... nt - StaceyinLA 6:46 May 26
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- May I add - momof10 5:41 May 26
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- I totally agree! nt - Ria 5:39 May 26
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- I agree. Unless they have the whole program and not just seeing a sample via website, I don't think its a thorough review nt - Quiver0f10 5:33 May 26
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- It really doesn't give them a fair shake - in their FAQ's they discuss the reasons why they do many of the things he was critical of... nt - StaceyinLA 6:46 May 26
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- To be fair, I only read the introduction, but....that was my daughter's complaint with TT, too.... - Kelly in VA 3:33 May 26
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- Funny, but that's what my dd liked! She never "got" math before. (nm( - kris 10:53 May 26
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- Funny, but that's what my dd liked! She never "got" math before. (nm( - kris 10:53 May 26
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- I'm awake!... - WendyWords 0:27 May 26
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- Although not purposefully done, I think I'll leave a "Wendyword" in every post. g'dnight nt - WendyWords 0:30 May 26
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- Although not purposefully done, I think I'll leave a "Wendyword" in every post. g'dnight nt - WendyWords 0:30 May 26
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- So next time he has time to spend on reviewing... could he do a review of prof b algebra? I appreciated reading a math-geek's perspective on TT. nt. - JC in ON 21:47 May 25
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- This is in bad taste. We used TT, and it worked great for us. We don't all have to be rocket scientists do we? - Lorraine in BC 21:27 May 25
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- CED, I'm not able to connect for some reason. nt - AmyCC 16:56 May 25
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- Ah ha! I figured out the problem, trying again... - CED 17:08 May 25
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- Thanks, CED! This is your dh's review, correct? (m)... - LisaNY 19:59 May 25
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- LOL, I don't know... - CED 20:59 May 25
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- LOL! So good to hear he has provided for you. :o) nm - LisaNY 5:03 May 26
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- LOL! So good to hear he has provided for you. :o) nm - LisaNY 5:03 May 26
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- LOL, I don't know... - CED 20:59 May 25
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- This is not making me not want to use Teaching textbooks, but I would like to offer the reviewer some chamomile tea - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:13 May 25
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- Wonderful information....... - Michelle in AL 17:50 May 25
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- I was interested in this until the reviewer kept repeating the word s*ck. - Laura in VA 17:23 May 25
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- I agree. (nt) - Colleen 0:47 May 26
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- I totally agree **YUK!!!* nt - Chris in CA 20:58 May 25
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- And He is entitled to his opinion, just as you are to yours.... - Melody In Tx 21:14 May 25
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- Of course they can make their own decisions, I just think using the work s*ck was a poor choice and a total turn-off imo nt - Chris in CA 21:18 May 25
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- btw I didn't realize this was someone's dh I would have kept my comments to myself if I had read that first nt - Chris in CA 21:21 May 25
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- *L* no offense... - CED 5:42 May 26
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- *L* no offense... - CED 5:42 May 26
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- btw I didn't realize this was someone's dh I would have kept my comments to myself if I had read that first nt - Chris in CA 21:21 May 25
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- Of course they can make their own decisions, I just think using the work s*ck was a poor choice and a total turn-off imo nt - Chris in CA 21:18 May 25
(2)
- And He is entitled to his opinion, just as you are to yours.... - Melody In Tx 21:14 May 25
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- I agree. (nt) - Colleen 0:47 May 26
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- Thanks, CED! This is your dh's review, correct? (m)... - LisaNY 19:59 May 25
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- Ah ha! I figured out the problem, trying again... - CED 17:08 May 25
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- Yes, please do :) (nt) - catherine 15:54 May 25
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- If you go to the TT website, they now have placement tests; hopefully those will help.nt - K in MI 7:55 May 26 (1)
- what is TT, please - Nicole 16:10 May 25
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- Teaching Textbooks NT - Carrie in NC 16:21 May 25
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- Teaching Textbooks NT - Carrie in NC 16:21 May 25
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- Well.... - Pamela 16:06 May 25
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- Though I remember all of Algebra I - Dawn K 7:11 May 26
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- Me! (more) - tinag 15:04 May 25
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- Math is not my best subject but my oldest dd has learned Alg. I and II using - Molly 16:43 May 25
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- Math Relief is a great program... nt - StaceyinLA 6:48 May 26
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- Math Relief is a great program... nt - StaceyinLA 6:48 May 26
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- Math is not my best subject but my oldest dd has learned Alg. I and II using - Molly 16:43 May 25
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- Yup - Lorraine in BC 15:02 May 25
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- Yeah, it ranks right up there with their first day of school--when they are 15! - Margaret in CO 13:13 May 26
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- Depends on what you're looking for... - StaceyL in Canada 16:21 May 25
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- I'm looking for.... - Margaret 7:26 May 26
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- have you used Glencoe? - Nicole 17:11 May 25
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- Well, I said "such as Glencoe",I think... - StaceyL in Canada 19:07 May 25
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- thanks, I was just curious - Nicole 20:28 May 25
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- thanks, I was just curious - Nicole 20:28 May 25
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- thanks, I was just curious - Nicole 20:28 May 25
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- Well, I said "such as Glencoe",I think... - StaceyL in Canada 19:07 May 25
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- I'm looking for.... - Margaret 7:26 May 26
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- I can tell you what our library does.... - Laurel in CA 16:49 May 25
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- We've been wrestling with this question too -- when to start counting the volunteer hours.... - Gwen in VA 13:53 May 25
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- Goodness, why WOULDN'T that count as volunteer hours?? Reminds me of... - Lori D. 13:49 May 25
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- Ahh, now I see... Disregard my post! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 20:13 May 25
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- Ahh, now I see... Disregard my post! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 20:13 May 25
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- Re: Writing for the reluctant/underexposed student--IEW or Write shop? (m) - Cedarmom 9:48 May 26
(2)
- Maybe start with IEW and then do WriteShop in a year or two? nt - Kim 6:04 May 28
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- However, if you want to use IEW, but want lesson plans, there are planty of those as well. nt - Mandy in TN 12:49 May 26
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- Maybe start with IEW and then do WriteShop in a year or two? nt - Kim 6:04 May 28
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- I used to have a reluctant writer... - Anna 12:15 May 25
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- Thank you so much for all this input (m) - LBC 14:10 May 25
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- The process you use with TT could be amended... - Julie in CA 11:39 May 25
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- This is how we have been doing it, but... (m) - LBC 12:05 May 25
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- Yes, I think the key here... - Julie in CA 21:06 May 25
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- Yes, I think the key here... - Julie in CA 21:06 May 25
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- This is how we have been doing it, but... (m) - LBC 12:05 May 25
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- I have one dd in Lial's Alg I & the other in Alg II... - Anna 11:32 May 25
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- This makes sense. Where do you find the extra problems? (m) - LBC 12:14 May 25
(2)
- Lial's has MANY problems in each lesson. Dd's do odd #s & if more practice is needed after corrections, then they work some even #s too. nt - Anna 12:18 May 25
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- I don't have time to make up problems for practice. nt - Anna 12:19 May 25
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- I don't have time to make up problems for practice. nt - Anna 12:19 May 25
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- Lial's has MANY problems in each lesson. Dd's do odd #s & if more practice is needed after corrections, then they work some even #s too. nt - Anna 12:18 May 25
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- This makes sense. Where do you find the extra problems? (m) - LBC 12:14 May 25
(2)
- Lori, I'm in BC. We just finished TT Alg. 1 and part of 2... - Lorraine in BC 11:29 May 25
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- I'm in BC too (m) - LBC 12:26 May 25
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- Oh Hi Lori! sorry I didn't make it to the conf. As for TT - Lorraine in BCl 15:09 May 25
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- Oh Hi Lori! sorry I didn't make it to the conf. As for TT - Lorraine in BCl 15:09 May 25
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- I'm in BC too (m) - LBC 12:26 May 25
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- Yes, I would be concerned. - Jan P. 11:18 May 25
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- She's pretty solid with the fractions, decimals and percents, because of Singapore (m) - LBC 11:45 May 25
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- She's pretty solid with the fractions, decimals and percents, because of Singapore (m) - LBC 11:45 May 25
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- Correction: "solutions manual" should read "solutions cd". nt - LBC 10:42 May 25
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- We did Canon Press Introductory Logic. nt - Laura in CT 6:52 May 26
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- With what age(s), Laura? Looking ahead, I'm undecided between Introductory Logic and Traditional Logic...(m) - Colleen 14:51 May 26
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- With what age(s), Laura? Looking ahead, I'm undecided between Introductory Logic and Traditional Logic...(m) - Colleen 14:51 May 26
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- Fallacy Detective. I like to use them in that order. Then... - StaceyL in Canada 10:35 May 25
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- We have already done Fallacy Detective. nt - Molly 17:04 May 25
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- Stacey, why do you prefer using them in that order? nt - AmyCC 16:45 May 25
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- Re: Stacey, why do you prefer using them in that order? nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:10 May 25
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- Ah, that makes sense. I may go with TT instead of FD next year. Thanks for the idea! nt - AmyCC 20:38 May 25
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- Ah, that makes sense. I may go with TT instead of FD next year. Thanks for the idea! nt - AmyCC 20:38 May 25
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- Re: Stacey, why do you prefer using them in that order? nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:10 May 25
(1)
- We have already done Fallacy Detective. nt - Molly 17:04 May 25
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- We're using "Annotated Mona Lisa" as recommended in TWTM. - Jenny in Florida 11:56 May 25
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- options, based on earlier discussion of same & a question about requirements - Nicole 16:50 May 25
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- We used Abeka's this yr. nt - momof7 19:42 May 25
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- Not together, of course, just asking two ?'s in one - nt - Molly 17:03 May 25
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- My 10th grade ds used it this year.... - Gwen in VA 14:00 May 25
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- Yeah - my guess is the SAT's certainly wouldn't include much of a conservative nature... nt - StaceyinLA 19:38 May 25
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- Yeah - my guess is the SAT's certainly wouldn't include much of a conservative nature... nt - StaceyinLA 19:38 May 25
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- Re: Carson's Basic History of the US - opinions?? ages?? nt - Kathleen 7:55 May 25
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- We used this series for my older son.... - MamaBess 7:52 May 25
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- We have used BJU from K all the way through Algebra 2 & ds will start Precalculus next year, and... - ereks mom 16:11 May 25
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- Thanks! And a couple of more quick Qs... - VMS in SCG 21:29 May 25
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- No, I never bought a Home School Kit. (Don't those include charts & such??) We used only... - ereks mom 6:56 May 26
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- No, I never bought a Home School Kit. (Don't those include charts & such??) We used only... - ereks mom 6:56 May 26
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- Thanks! And a couple of more quick Qs... - VMS in SCG 21:29 May 25
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- Thank you! :o) nm - LisaNY 15:28 May 25
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- Many yrs ago, a hs mom HIGHLY recommended anything by the Princetone Review.... - ChrisN in NY 12:25 May 25
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- I'd go with the College Board's "blue" book - Jan in MO 8:16 May 25
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- I like the ones by the College Board with the real tests included (nm) - Kris 8:16 May 25
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- Can't compare but my experience with Real science 4kids - Elizabeth 22:04 May 25
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- My take (m) - Phyllis in Canada 12:07 May 25
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- Thanks, Phyllis... - StaceyL in Canada 12:16 May 25
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- Re: Thanks, Phyllis... - Phyllis in Canada 13:29 May 25
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- Re: Thanks, Phyllis... - Phyllis in Canada 13:29 May 25
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- Thanks, Phyllis... - StaceyL in Canada 12:16 May 25
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- Driver's license!!! - Gwen in VA 14:08 May 25
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- No advice, but I AM where you describe. - ChrisN in NY 12:53 May 25
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- Schedule, schedule, schedule..... - Katia 10:07 May 25
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- We have a tight schedual, too, and I absolutely loathe it... - Nan in Mass 10:43 May 25
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- We have a tight schedual, too, and I absolutely loathe it... - Nan in Mass 10:43 May 25
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- Ds 16 doesn't work. He goes on a mission trip m - Chris in va 8:36 May 25
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- We've gotten so busy in our school schedule where we can't volunteer every week. Instead, we aim for 1-2x/month. nt - Anna 7:33 May 25
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- How we fit volunteering into the mix... - Lori D. 7:27 May 25
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- two things we're doing - Jodi-FL 6:46 May 25
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- Re: I am going to be using Sonlight 6 for my 9th grader this fall. I will be adding in Spielvogel's book...I am wondering if it would be overkill to also use some of the SMARR guides or to pcik and choose form Veritas...more - Veronica in VA 13:28 May 25
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- I was looking at using Teaching Company also. Which one(s) are you looking at?nt - Gloria 18:38 May 25
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- I was looking at using Teaching Company also. Which one(s) are you looking at?nt - Gloria 18:38 May 25
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- There are lots of discussions on Omnibus on the boards. What attracts you to each program? What sort of reading is your dc ready to do? nt - Chris in VA 8:38 May 25
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- Or another thought I had was to just use Omnibus 1. I am really stressing out over this whole highschool thing.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.nt - Gloria 5:33 May 25
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- I thought the cards were a small expense to make the program more enjoyable for my ds. nt - Amy K in TX 19:58 May 25
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- We were glad we bought them with the first student, however, - Kelli in TN 15:03 May 25
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- Stacey's exactly right. They're optional. You just need to weigh cost vs. convenience. nt - Paula H 11:55 May 25
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- Not necessary, but probably convenient. We didn't get them and sometimes I wish I had... nt - StaceyinLA 7:03 May 25
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- Thanks.nt - Gloria 7:06 May 25
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- Thanks.nt - Gloria 7:06 May 25
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- Re: Anyone who would advise against Teaching Textbooks, please email me... message inside........please no one reply to this message here, I do not wish to start an argument; just to fully hear both sides - thanks! - Laurie4b 5:41 May 26
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- Thank you, CED for posting the review above! nt - rhondabee 19:59 May 25
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- I appreciate conversations like this...(m) - Colleen 13:57 May 25
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- Sigh. I *am* an econ gal, I don't *have* one. Hate it when my very first word is screwy! LOL (nt) - Colleen 13:58 May 25
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- Sigh. I *am* an econ gal, I don't *have* one. Hate it when my very first word is screwy! LOL (nt) - Colleen 13:58 May 25
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- For those wanting to know....if you are using TT, you will eventually have the opportunity "go beyond" Alg II. TT has plans to release their Calc course in August of 2007 nt - Donna in AL 10:25 May 25
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- Yes, but on their website, they specifically refute the charge of "lack of rigor" by stating they planned their Alg/Geo/Alg2 sequence to specifically address the SAT & nothing more... - rhondabee 10:41 May 25
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- Could you point me to the spot on the site that says they only teach for the SAT and nothing more? nt - StaceyinLA 20:04 May 25 (1)
- Yes, but on their website, they specifically refute the charge of "lack of rigor" by stating they planned their Alg/Geo/Alg2 sequence to specifically address the SAT & nothing more... - rhondabee 10:41 May 25
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- Well....I'll be brave and stick my neck out here.... we used TT and hated it... - Kelly in VA 9:49 May 25
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- We just don't watch the lesson...it's all in the text. The solutions are why I bought the CD's. (nt) - Sandy in Indy 21:23 May 26
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- This is so interesting! - AmyCC 16:56 May 25
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- There *are* demos of a lot of lessons on their website. nt - Katia 10:30 May 25
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- Kelly.... would you - Tessa 10:07 May 25
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- I'm going to hang on to it.... - Kelly in VA 14:33 May 25
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- I'm going to hang on to it.... - Kelly in VA 14:33 May 25
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- We just don't watch the lesson...it's all in the text. The solutions are why I bought the CD's. (nt) - Sandy in Indy 21:23 May 26
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- I think you're asking two related, but essentially different, questions: (1) reasons why *not* to use TT, and (2) reasons, if any, to learn any more math (at least in high school) than that which is on the SAT. - Caron 9:32 May 25
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- TY for your well-worded tho'ts. They certainly echo some of my own. nt - rhondabee 11:04 May 25
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- TY for your well-worded tho'ts. They certainly echo some of my own. nt - rhondabee 11:04 May 25
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- You and I are having some of the same thoughts, lol... - Jill, OK in VA 8:07 May 25
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- Yes, I'd be interested in seeing the TT "cons" here. nt - Anna 7:36 May 25
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- Well, I am in a unique spot, as I am planning to use it, but not because I think it's the best - m - StaceyinLA 7:13 May 25
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- I appreciate your comments, Stacey, because I know you have years of experience I don't have, however... - rhondabee 8:45 May 25
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- I recently met with a friend who is a teacher of algebra teachers, and regarding quadratic equations, - Laurie4b 5:37 May 26
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- butting in here: - momof10 5:34 May 26
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- Any review you are going to get is going to be from someone you don't know. There are math professionals who - m - StaceyinLA 19:47 May 25
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- You are quoting comments about 2 different daughters in your post - m - StaceyinLA 19:43 May 25
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- I also never stated that my dd LOVED TT either - I'm not sure where your paraphrasing came from... nt - StaceyinLA 19:58 May 25
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- Geez, I said it was a "loose paraphrase" of your comments, tho' admittedly I melded it together with comments from people who don't give any explanation, just "we love it".. you know what? just forget it - forget this post - forget everything - thanks to people who emailed me - which was my original request btw - my children need me to hs them, not monitor this board - trying to defend a position I don't have the expertise to defend. I just wanted to hear from the other side - and after searching through the last 10 boards, decided this way the only way to get it. Sorry - won't post again! - rhondabee 5:08 May 26
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- To make that clear, I had wanted to be the one defending TT, so that I could hear & try to understand those opposed - think debate, not personal attack, please - rhondabee 5:26 May 26
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- Rhonda - I hope you received my apology via e-mail. I am sorry for all of this mess... nt - StaceyinLA 7:03 May 26
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- Rhonda - I hope you received my apology via e-mail. I am sorry for all of this mess... nt - StaceyinLA 7:03 May 26
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- To make that clear, I had wanted to be the one defending TT, so that I could hear & try to understand those opposed - think debate, not personal attack, please - rhondabee 5:26 May 26
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- Geez, I said it was a "loose paraphrase" of your comments, tho' admittedly I melded it together with comments from people who don't give any explanation, just "we love it".. you know what? just forget it - forget this post - forget everything - thanks to people who emailed me - which was my original request btw - my children need me to hs them, not monitor this board - trying to defend a position I don't have the expertise to defend. I just wanted to hear from the other side - and after searching through the last 10 boards, decided this way the only way to get it. Sorry - won't post again! - rhondabee 5:08 May 26
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- I also never stated that my dd LOVED TT either - I'm not sure where your paraphrasing came from... nt - StaceyinLA 19:58 May 25
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- TT is college prep - Jan P. 11:32 May 25
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- So they say... - rhondabee 15:25 May 25
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- A caution... - StaceyL in Canada 16:24 May 25
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- Well, my kids aren't in high school yet, so I do have a few years to train them first :) nt - rhondabee 19:55 May 25
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- Well, my kids aren't in high school yet, so I do have a few years to train them first :) nt - rhondabee 19:55 May 25
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- A caution... - StaceyL in Canada 16:24 May 25
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- So they say... - rhondabee 15:25 May 25
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- That is the kind of answer I am looking for as well. (m)... - LisaNY 9:01 May 25
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- How soon do you need the course? I think Classmate is coming out with Algebra II this fall... nt - StaceyinLA 19:59 May 25
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- I will need it in the fall. The letter w/my refund stated (m) - LisaNY 5:09 May 26
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- But I wonder if they'd have the rest ready by mid-year. That's often how they do it. I'm just saying that maybe you should be sure since this is really working for you... nt - StaceyinLA 6:54 May 26
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- I just emailed them and will post if they reply w/anything noteworthy. I *do* like this program. nm - LisaNY 9:50 May 26
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- I just emailed them and will post if they reply w/anything noteworthy. I *do* like this program. nm - LisaNY 9:50 May 26
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- But I wonder if they'd have the rest ready by mid-year. That's often how they do it. I'm just saying that maybe you should be sure since this is really working for you... nt - StaceyinLA 6:54 May 26
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- I will need it in the fall. The letter w/my refund stated (m) - LisaNY 5:09 May 26
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- How soon do you need the course? I think Classmate is coming out with Algebra II this fall... nt - StaceyinLA 19:59 May 25
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- I recently met with a friend who is a teacher of algebra teachers, and regarding quadratic equations, - Laurie4b 5:37 May 26
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- I appreciate your comments, Stacey, because I know you have years of experience I don't have, however... - rhondabee 8:45 May 25
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- OK - then post away!! But, I have seen other posts get swallowed by dozens of "We love It nt" , and some rather defensive replies - & that's not what I need right now, KWIM? nt - rhondabee 6:14 May 25
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- You've got mail! (nt) - CED 6:17 May 25
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- Would you post that mail here?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:50 May 25
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- Yes, please? I value your opinion, CED. nm - LisaNY 9:02 May 25
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- Re: Yes, please? I value your opinion, CED. nm - CED 9:41 May 25
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- The problem with reviewing demos is that they specifically tell you that they don't introduce the real terminology until the student is ready - m - StaceyinLA 20:08 May 25
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- *Great*! Thanks, CED! :o) nm - LisaNY 11:00 May 25
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- The problem with reviewing demos is that they specifically tell you that they don't introduce the real terminology until the student is ready - m - StaceyinLA 20:08 May 25
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- Re: Yes, please? I value your opinion, CED. nm - CED 9:41 May 25
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- Yes, please? I value your opinion, CED. nm - LisaNY 9:02 May 25
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- Would you post that mail here?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:50 May 25
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- You've got mail! (nt) - CED 6:17 May 25
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- I would like to hear about the disadvantages of using TT too nt. - Nissi 5:57 May 25
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- Well, I may be "the odd man out" but, I have to disagree w/your request (m) - LisaNY 5:39 May 25
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- I'd like to encourage you guys to discuss it here, too, because I think it gives a more complete picture of a program; some folks' 'cons' are other people's 'pros'. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA, who wants to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly about any and all algebra programs... 7:51 May 25
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- Exactly! Hearing both pros and cons are helpful to your fellow homeschoolers. :o) nm - LisaNY 7:52 May 25
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- I agree, but then the people who love it will complain that people who don't are bashing it, which somehow is a bad thing. nt - Ellie 10:31 May 25
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- Then again, maybe - momof10 5:05 May 26
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- Then again, maybe - momof10 5:05 May 26
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- I agree, but then the people who love it will complain that people who don't are bashing it, which somehow is a bad thing. nt - Ellie 10:31 May 25
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- Exactly! Hearing both pros and cons are helpful to your fellow homeschoolers. :o) nm - LisaNY 7:52 May 25
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- and . . . I also would like to hear this discussion as I am also in the process of making this decision. m - Luann in ID 5:58 May 25
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- I'd like to encourage you guys to discuss it here, too, because I think it gives a more complete picture of a program; some folks' 'cons' are other people's 'pros'. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA, who wants to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly about any and all algebra programs... 7:51 May 25
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- Write a letter. - Jan P. 11:36 May 25
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- Cool! I love this idea. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 14:22 May 25
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- Cool! I love this idea. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 14:22 May 25
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- Something my student did late in the year when she was sick of essays . . . - Jenny in Florida 7:38 May 25
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- a few suggestions - kate in seattle 6:36 May 25
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- We draw when we are tired of writing... - Nan in Mass 7:19 May 25
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- Thank you so much for the suggestions (m) - Pat H 6:48 May 25
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- We draw when we are tired of writing... - Nan in Mass 7:19 May 25
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- Maybe a poem using alliteration? nt - Luann in ID 5:15 May 25
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- Yes, from Core 100 through Core 530. nt - Laurie 5:11 May 25
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- Do you know if I may see a sample of this online, I've looked, nt - momee 17:35 May 26
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- I should be clearer in asking specifics - momee 17:40 May 26
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- I should be clearer in asking specifics - momee 17:40 May 26
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- Thanks!nt. - Kathy in NC 5:32 May 25
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- Do you know if I may see a sample of this online, I've looked, nt - momee 17:35 May 26
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- I just ordered The Penguin Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations... - LisaNY 5:32 May 25
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- We have the older Kingfisher, too. - Jenny in Florida 7:32 May 25
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- Oh phooey! I didn't realize they didn't have one for the Middle Ages... - LisaNY 8:08 May 25
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- I did look at the Penguin Atlas, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:41 May 25
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- Where did you see online samples of the National Geographic book? - LisaNY 9:14 May 25
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- I went to the online catalogue (link inside) - Jenny in Florida 11:34 May 25
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- This looks really good... - LisaNY 11:48 May 25
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- Agreed. My daughter is adamantly in favor of using the National Geographic book. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:01 May 26
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- Jenny, I just got this out from the libary, and I'm *very* happy w/it (m)... - LisaNY 11:53 May 26
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- Jenny, I just got this out from the libary, and I'm *very* happy w/it (m)... - LisaNY 11:53 May 26
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- Agreed. My daughter is adamantly in favor of using the National Geographic book. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:01 May 26
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- This looks really good... - LisaNY 11:48 May 25
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- I went to the online catalogue (link inside) - Jenny in Florida 11:34 May 25
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- Where did you see online samples of the National Geographic book? - LisaNY 9:14 May 25
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- I did look at the Penguin Atlas, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:41 May 25
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- Oh phooey! I didn't realize they didn't have one for the Middle Ages... - LisaNY 8:08 May 25
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- We have the older Kingfisher, too. - Jenny in Florida 7:32 May 25
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- We do summer school to make the year lighter too and fit in more FLVS classes. (nt) - flpeggy 8:57 May 25
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- My current 9th grader will be finishing up Geometry as well as doing some summer reading for an AP US History course -- and a little college researching. (nm) - Kareni 8:45 May 25
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- We get a lot of reading out of the way and nobody objects... - Nan in Mass 7:22 May 25
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- we are schooling over the summer, to make the school year lighter - Jodi-FL 6:48 May 25
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- WE always continue Math. We usualy do it 2-3 days a week and my son reads constantly anyway.nt - Gloria 5:11 May 25
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- Starting in 7th-8th grade, mine always end up doing math, and the older ones end up doing SAT/PSAT studying plus.... - Gwen in VA 3:51 May 25
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- Mine always does some light review and maintenance work over the summer. - Jenny in Florida 1:45 May 25
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- Re: How many of your High Schoolers do summer school... - Rebecca in TN 19:33 May 24
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- Re: How many of your High Schoolers do summer school... - Tessa 19:31 May 24
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- I asked my husband and he said... - Dawn 12:42 May 26
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- Sounds so official, it's a class of two, ds and myself - momee 17:34 May 26 (1)
- I think it boils down to personal preference - m - StaceyinLA 19:37 May 24
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- You all are wonderful. Thank you!! nt - Sandy 7:35 May 26
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- Re: Chemistry help -- naming specific molecules (see inside) - Rhonda S 20:07 May 25
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- Re: Chemistry help -- naming specific molecules (see inside) - Ljung 18:13 May 24
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- Re: Chemistry help -- naming specific molecules (see inside) - kjs 18:10 May 24
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- The King's College (m) - Sandy C. 11:04 May 25
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- I just double-checked Wheaton's web site - they do accept federal financial aid nt - Maverick 20:04 May 25
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- Thanks! Yes, I've req. info from King's plus a counsellor called! - K-FL 14:03 May 25
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- I just double-checked Wheaton's web site - they do accept federal financial aid nt - Maverick 20:04 May 25
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- I don't believe Hillsdale College does (nt) - Cassie 20:49 May 24
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- Bob Jones University. nt - 5knights3maidens 18:34 May 24
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- Southeastern College at Wake Forest doesn't. - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:15 May 24
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- Lovely school, but I'm looking for "regular" degrees, not just bible-church work ones. Thanks though. :o) nt - K-FL 4:36 May 25
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- They used to have a History of Ideas degree, but it looks like they now offer History and Humanities degrees... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:54 May 25
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- They used to have a History of Ideas degree, but it looks like they now offer History and Humanities degrees... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:54 May 25
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- Lovely school, but I'm looking for "regular" degrees, not just bible-church work ones. Thanks though. :o) nt - K-FL 4:36 May 25
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- I don't think Patrick Henry does (nt) - Jodi-FL 17:49 May 24
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- Grove City is the 2nd. :o) nt - K-FL 15:40 May 24
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- if you do the work, by all means, put it on the transcript, BUT - Nicole 16:40 May 24
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- Well, our CBS study is definitely extra-curricular... - Laurel in CA 19:11 May 24
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- Well, our CBS study is definitely extra-curricular... - Laurel in CA 19:11 May 24
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- We do a serious study, so... - MamaBess 16:21 May 24
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- Thank you for your thoughtful posts and support. Dh and I agreed tonight that we should pursue testing. I'll let you know. nt - momof7 19:30 May 25
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- Ours may have Asperger's, but it didn't show up on his testing. m - Chris in VA 9:00 May 25
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- Transatlantic tale - Elizabeth 22:32 May 25
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- Transatlantic tale - Elizabeth 22:32 May 25
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- My next-door neighbor has a 20yo son with Asberger's... - Lori D. 21:29 May 24
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- Re: Asperger's Syndrome (long) - JennW in SoCal 16:34 May 24
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- Re: Looking for a great high school American History Course - Rebecca in TN 19:39 May 24
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- We just finished Gileskirk - American Culture, and loved it. (nt) - catherine 18:02 May 24
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- Also try your library (nt) - Julie in MN 22:52 May 25
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- Re: French in Action: where does one find the videos online? (m) - cindyb/stl 16:36 May 24
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- Thanks...but I have a Macintosh; no "right click"...?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:14 May 25
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- Thanks...but I have a Macintosh; no "right click"...?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:14 May 25
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- Re: French in Action: where does one find the videos online? (m) - Lori Closter 14:59 May 24
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- I use it every time I have a 7/8th grader - going on 4 times now! (more) - catherine 18:05 May 24
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- You don't have to read the books listed in the guide? You can pick your own? nm - LisaNY 8:40 May 25
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- You don't have to read the books listed in the guide? You can pick your own? nm - LisaNY 8:40 May 25
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- Just got it! I'll let you know when I've had a chance to learn a bit. I love the idea though. nt - Lorraine in BC 14:59 May 24
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- We have been successfully using the third high school edition... (m) - Jane in NC 15:39 May 24
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- Re: Veritas Press Omnibus 1 questions... - Kathleen 13:20 May 24
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- Kathleen, thank you for this very informative reply. I greatly appreciate it!..nt - Gloria 16:28 May 24
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- Kathleen, thank you for this very informative reply. I greatly appreciate it!..nt - Gloria 16:28 May 24
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- These questions are for Omnibus 2 also. Also how much writing is required? Could I easily use something else for that part?nt - Gloria 11:05 May 24
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- Re: Nan in Mass....I have a questions about your use of writing strands. - Nan in Mass 18:44 May 24
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- Thanks from me too Nan, I printed this out - Des 20:23 May 24
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- Thanks, Nan. just what I was looking for. nt - catalinakel 19:57 May 24
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- Thanks from me too Nan, I printed this out - Des 20:23 May 24
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- I gave a one semester credit and called it SAT prep on the transcript. (sm) - Sandy in Indy 11:28 May 24
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- I am curious as to what people have thought of this text as well so I'll be watching this... nt - StaceyinLA 11:15 May 24
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- Great minds--and great Staceys--think alike, eh? {g}--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:38 May 24
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- But obviously no great minds have used this program! ;-) nt - StaceyinLA 7:16 May 25
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- But obviously no great minds have used this program! ;-) nt - StaceyinLA 7:16 May 25
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- Great minds--and great Staceys--think alike, eh? {g}--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:38 May 24
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- We're doing history TWTM way. nm - Nan in Mass 9:32 May 25
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- The advantage to us... - Nan in Mass 9:36 May 25
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- The advantage to us... - Nan in Mass 9:36 May 25
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- We started out highschool not doing TWTM method then switched... - Mary in Ga 9:20 May 25
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- We did it WTM for the older dd, more traditionally with the younger dd - LoriM 8:58 May 24
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- I'm sticking with the WTM for 9th grade...(m) - Jane in NC 8:33 May 24
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- I'm sure the WTM way is fine . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:27 May 24
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- Yes, it's still OK. nt - Laura in CT 8:22 May 24
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- they are writing one, not sure it is done yet - Hallie 9:33 May 24
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- Link . . . - Luann in ID 7:45 May 24
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- Geometry in 20 minutes a day - Debbie Warner 10:32 May 24
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- Thanks! nt - Mandy in TN 20:25 May 24
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- Thanks! nt - Mandy in TN 20:25 May 24
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- Re: Question about the Wood/Sansone American Government book published by Great Source . . . - Jan P. 18:37 May 24
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- Sure . . . - Jackie in AR 18:58 May 24
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- Sure . . . - Jackie in AR 18:58 May 24
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- Found this info. (nt) - Jackie in AR 8:59 May 24
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- 1984 is TOO graphic for high school, it is NOT on WTM list 2nd edition (sm) - kate in seattle 11:04 May 24
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- tell me about it -- we were required to read it in the 8th grade... - momof10 12:00 May 24
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- tell me about it -- we were required to read it in the 8th grade... - momof10 12:00 May 24
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- Yes, this relationship is continued in the book... - MamaBess 6:37 May 24
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- Thank you . . . (more inside) - Dawn K 6:57 May 24
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- Thank the Lord for sensitive sons!!! Some nice young lady will truly appreciate him! (more inside) - MamaBess 7:53 May 24
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- Thank the Lord for sensitive sons!!! Some nice young lady will truly appreciate him! (more inside) - MamaBess 7:53 May 24
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- Thank you . . . (more inside) - Dawn K 6:57 May 24
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- I have been brushing up on my math skills using ALEKS. - Dawn 5:36 May 25
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- May I suggest that you take a placement test at your nearby community college.... - Jane in NC 3:04 May 24
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- That really depends on what you are majoring in but how about Basic Math by Serge Lang? (nt) - Adrian 21:31 May 23
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- Just a heads-up on Gileskirk...(more) - catherine 18:22 May 24
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- Have you considered the WTM/WEM approach? (m)... - LisaNY 5:08 May 24
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- I'm having problem finding the time to teach it m - Mary in co 12:46 May 24
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- Instead of narration, the Great Books study in WTM... - LisaNY 15:21 May 24
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- Instead of narration, the Great Books study in WTM... - LisaNY 15:21 May 24
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- Christine Miller's "All Through the Ages" is an excellent resource for choosing books. nm - LisaNY 5:09 May 24
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- I'm having problem finding the time to teach it m - Mary in co 12:46 May 24
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- Omnibus III is an option (m) - Michelle in MO 2:54 May 24
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- i didn't think omnibus III was published yet. what do i know?nt - kate in seattle 1:21 May 24
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- It's slated to be released in October. (nt) - Kathleen 7:22 May 24
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- It's slated to be released in October. (nt) - Kathleen 7:22 May 24
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- Re: For transcript sake, what does your 4 year history cycle look like, including a year of civics/american government? - Nan in Mass 18:28 May 24
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- History cycle--different for each child (c: - LoriM 7:59 May 24
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- I am sure these plans will change, but here it goes- - Mandy in TN 7:17 May 24
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- Re: For transcript sake, what does your 4 year history cycle look like, including a year of civics/american government? - DianeR 6:39 May 24
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- okay, a few questions - Jodi-FL 7:05 May 24
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- Re: okay, a few questions - DianeR 10:36 May 24
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- Sorry about the repeated passage ... - DianeR 10:38 May 24
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- Sorry about the repeated passage ... - DianeR 10:38 May 24
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- Re: okay, a few questions - DianeR 10:36 May 24
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- okay, a few questions - Jodi-FL 7:05 May 24
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- Re: For transcript sake, what does your 4 year history cycle look like, including a year of civics/american government? - Laurie4b 6:28 May 24
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- thanks! nt - Jodi-FL 7:22 May 24
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- What is ELP, please? (nm) - Kareni 7:04 May 24
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- Re: What is ELP, please? (nm) - Laurie4b 11:42 May 24
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- Re: What is ELP, please? (nm) - Laurie4b 11:42 May 24
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- thanks! nt - Jodi-FL 7:22 May 24
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- I think ours will look like this: - Jenny in Florida 6:21 May 24
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- thanks, Jenny, and a question - Jodi-FL 7:01 May 24
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- American Government and Microeconomics are FLVS courses. - Jenny in Florida 8:31 May 24
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- American Government and Microeconomics are FLVS courses. - Jenny in Florida 8:31 May 24
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- thanks, Jenny, and a question - Jodi-FL 7:01 May 24
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- Here's ours - Sandy in Indy 21:32 May 23
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- I'm so glad to see this-your 9th year plan is what I'm considering for next year (10th grade) do you think - Jodi-FL 6:59 May 24
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- No reason why it should be a problem. (nt) - Sandy in Indy 7:14 May 24
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- No reason why it should be a problem. (nt) - Sandy in Indy 7:14 May 24
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- I'm so glad to see this-your 9th year plan is what I'm considering for next year (10th grade) do you think - Jodi-FL 6:59 May 24
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- My plan - Maverick 21:01 May 23
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- thanks for sharing. Let us know what you think of Omnibus. I've heard mixed reviews. (nt) - Jodi-FL 7:00 May 24
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- thanks for sharing. Let us know what you think of Omnibus. I've heard mixed reviews. (nt) - Jodi-FL 7:00 May 24
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- I bought ours from CBD... - StaceyL in Canada 17:37 May 23
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- Our sons... - Janet in WA 18:52 May 24
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- Volunteer assignments the oldest (now 16.5) has had: summer reading program and year-round page (three years) and city junior naturalist program (two summers); more recently, coach for Team B of the community swim team. (nt) - MFS 13:59 May 24
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- Musical performances for fundraisers, nursing homes, library programs, Volunteer work each summer at library and some during the year. nm - LisaNY 9:09 May 24
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- Lisa, question about this... - StaceyL in Canada 13:40 May 24
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- Jumping in... - Valerie(TX) 4:31 May 25
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- I would say so, because your dd. does not directly profit from it. But honestly, I'm not sure. nm - LisaNY 18:13 May 24
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- Jumping in... - Valerie(TX) 4:31 May 25
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- Lisa, question about this... - StaceyL in Canada 13:40 May 24
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- Re: Poll (of sorts): what do your high school students do for "volunteer" work? (m) - Désirée 5:39 May 24
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- Desiree, thank you for the link--just what I needed!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:06 May 24
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- Desiree, thank you for the link--just what I needed!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:06 May 24
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- Food bank, work as leaders at local AWANA group...(nt) - HeatherC (Canada) 5:30 May 24
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- My dc do 2 hrs/wk at the local garden club, & they're going to help w/VBS (1 wk) this summer.nt - K-FL 4:45 May 24
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- Since my son is an active 4-Her, there are usually some volunteer opportunities that arise through that organization. (m) - Jane in NC 3:12 May 24
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- My rising 9th-grader is a volunteet at a camp run by Knights of Columbus for special kids (like his twin brother) this June. nt - JFS in IL 20:25 May 23
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- Have you checked the scholarship system of your state? - Jodi-FL 19:53 May 23
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- One dd volunteers once a week at the humane society and once a week at the nursing home. Other dd (more) - Katia 18:56 May 23
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- Meals on Wheels. Our whole family does it right now. VBS (on the snack team, LOL!) He's about 6 months too young for anything with Habitat for Humanity. nt - Laurie4b 18:55 May 23
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- They've worked w/therapeutic horse-riding & served meals w/Salvation Army. nt - Anna 18:45 May 23
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- My 15 year old dd volunteers at the hospital.....(more) - Kelly in VA 18:35 May 23
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- Audubon, food pantry (through church), and a few other... - Nan in Mass 18:10 May 23
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- My 9th grader volunteers at the library shelving books (an hour per week) and at the postal food drive twice yearly. (nm) - Kareni 16:56 May 23
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- My kids do a lot, though they do NOT work for pay at all..... - Gwen in VA 16:53 May 23
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- my dd (not yet high school age) volunteers at the animal shelter nt - Jeannie in NJ 16:52 May 23
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- also not of H.S. age, but as part of whole family, our boys have done yardwork for... - Lori D. 22:41 May 23
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- PS -- forgot that they were also the 1st gr. Sunday school assistants every 4th month this past year. (nt) - Lori D. 22:44 May 23
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- PS -- forgot that they were also the 1st gr. Sunday school assistants every 4th month this past year. (nt) - Lori D. 22:44 May 23
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- also not of H.S. age, but as part of whole family, our boys have done yardwork for... - Lori D. 22:41 May 23
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- Hey Lisa! We know Dave too! - catalinakel 10:35 May 24
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- Thanks, Lisa. Very encouraging. nt - Janet 5:38 May 24
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- BTW - I know a girl who took his Greek course and liked it very much. nm - LisaNY 9:10 May 24
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- BTW - I know a girl who took his Greek course and liked it very much. nm - LisaNY 9:10 May 24
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- Check the College Board web site - DianeR 6:51 May 24
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- Be aware that the lcal high school has the say in whether a homeschooler can take an AP at their school. - Carrie in NC 9:44 May 25
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- Be aware that the lcal high school has the say in whether a homeschooler can take an AP at their school. - Carrie in NC 9:44 May 25
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- Whether a college will accept CLEP for college credit - Claire 15:53 May 23
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- No college credit but much cheaper -- you may wish to consider Hewitt's Lightning Lit guides with feedback from Hewitt. (nm) - Kareni 14:08 May 23
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- I was thinking the same thing . . . m - Luann in ID 14:25 May 23
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- These look a lot like what I was doing on my own....I like the approach. But I have a couple of questions.... - momof7 15:32 May 23
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- Re: These look a lot like what I was doing on my own....I like the approach. But I have a couple of questions.... - Luann in ID 19:46 May 23
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- Re: These look a lot like what I was doing on my own....I like the approach. But I have a couple of questions.... - Luann in ID 19:46 May 23
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- These look a lot like what I was doing on my own....I like the approach. But I have a couple of questions.... - momof7 15:32 May 23
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- I was thinking the same thing . . . m - Luann in ID 14:25 May 23
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- Re: For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway ? - kate in seattle 18:46 May 23
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- It's in the same novel...."For Whom the Bell Tolls"...nt - Kelly in VA 3:10 May 24
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- It's in the same novel...."For Whom the Bell Tolls"...nt - Kelly in VA 3:10 May 24
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- Oooo! Great book! My 15 year old dd is a Hemingway junkie! One of her favorite authors! nt - Kelly in VA 16:12 May 23
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- I read this in high school. m - Stacy in NJ 14:48 May 23
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- Sorry, dislike auto-fill . That mom to 7 boys shouldn't be there LOL - Quiver0f10 13:34 May 23
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- It's better than what pops up after my name - something about fingers and toes... - Nan in Mass 18:12 May 23
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- It's better than what pops up after my name - something about fingers and toes... - Nan in Mass 18:12 May 23
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- We have the 7th/8th grade one - Hallie 17:14 May 23
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- would you mind explaining more about this guide - momee 17:07 May 24
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- would you mind explaining more about this guide - momee 17:07 May 24
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- Agree with Pat. - Caron 20:10 May 23
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- Physics is a math based science. Algebra 2 and some trigonometry will be required in order to complete the course. (m) - Pat H 12:46 May 23
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- Format Writing - Katia 19:00 May 23
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- where might I check this out further?, nt - momee 17:09 May 24
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- where might I check this out further?, nt - momee 17:09 May 24
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- I'd like to recommed the paperback The Lively Art of Writing then..... - Padmé (I really need a nap.) 12:29 May 23
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- How about The New Oxford Guide to Writing by Kane that is recommended in TWTM? nt - leslie 10:42 May 23
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- Have you used this and if so what are your comments about it? nt - Elizabeth 11:38 May 23
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- Have you used this and if so what are your comments about it? nt - Elizabeth 11:38 May 23
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- I am going to try the Write at Home essay course this summer.......... - Padmé 10:38 May 23 (2)
- I did it independently... - Kim 6:08 May 28
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- I was my son's "group" and had a great time (more) - momof10 13:08 May 23
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- It's a "group" concensus approach.... - Cathy in KY 11:02 May 23
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- My dd is using Jacob's geometry this year - Christi/NC 7:52 May 23
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- Thanks, everyone!.... - Kathy in NC 18:00 May 23
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- I think this really depends on what you are hoping to accomplish... - Laurie 17:39 May 23
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- We did it this year -- a few comments . . . - Luann in ID 14:16 May 23
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- I should qualify this by mentioning . . . - Luann in ID 14:21 May 23
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- I think my dd (13) would agree.... - Laurel in CA 16:11 May 23
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- Marrin has written quite a few books (a number are out of print). I've enclosed a partial list: ... - Kareni 17:04 May 23
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- Wow, that's way more than I've seen in catalogs. Thanks. nt - Laurel in CA 17:56 May 23
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- Wow, that's way more than I've seen in catalogs. Thanks. nt - Laurel in CA 17:56 May 23
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- Marrin has written quite a few books (a number are out of print). I've enclosed a partial list: ... - Kareni 17:04 May 23
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- Rose (above) mentioned the IG guide definitely makes a difference.... - Kathy in NC 15:17 May 23
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- That should be Rose (below).nt. :) - Kathy in NC 15:19 May 23
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- That should be Rose (below).nt. :) - Kathy in NC 15:19 May 23
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- I think my dd (13) would agree.... - Laurel in CA 16:11 May 23
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- I should qualify this by mentioning . . . - Luann in ID 14:21 May 23
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- I will be using it with a 9th grader... - Rose 9:54 May 23
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- Following up with another question after looking at Notgrass American History... - Kathy in NC 9:46 May 23
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- No Lit. analysis, and no writing instruction, also... - Lorraine in BC 10:04 May 23
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- Ah, yes - so very true - thank you! nt - Christy in CO 12:49 May 23
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- Thanks for your words of wisdom. I DO tend to worry about keeping up with others' standards. nt. - Kathy in NC 12:34 May 23
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- It's a constant battle!! But, I believe it's worth it! Look UP, not out. :-) nt - Lorraine in BC 13:06 May 23
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- It's a constant battle!! But, I believe it's worth it! Look UP, not out. :-) nt - Lorraine in BC 13:06 May 23
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- Ah, yes - so very true - thank you! nt - Christy in CO 12:49 May 23
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- No Lit. analysis, and no writing instruction, also... - Lorraine in BC 10:04 May 23
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- Not a Sonlight user, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 7:17 May 23
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- But if you didn't have your dc take the PSAT in 9th & 10th, he may still do great! - Gwen in VA 9:25 May 23
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- Yes, that's true....(m) - Kathleen 9:40 May 23
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- I nearly panicked when I heard that (m) - Gwen in VA 11:15 May 23
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- I nearly panicked when I heard that (m) - Gwen in VA 11:15 May 23
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- Yes, that's true....(m) - Kathleen 9:40 May 23
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- what we did (m) - Sandy C. 16:17 May 23
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- What we did........... - Chrisann 10:07 May 23
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- Destinos - srjbdl 6:50 May 23
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- When I looked into this last year, I had difficulty locating teacher materials... - Deb in PA 10:11 May 23
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- I didn't think of that! I didn't really need the answers. nt - srjbdl 10:24 May 23
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- I didn't think of that! I didn't really need the answers. nt - srjbdl 10:24 May 23
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- BTW, this is a one year college course, so good for 2 years of high school. nt - srjbdl 6:51 May 23
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- How many workbooks are there and what do I need to purchase? (nt) - Pat H 7:33 May 23
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- There is one textbook, 2 workbooks, and 4 CD sets. - srjbdl 8:47 May 23
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- There is one textbook, 2 workbooks, and 4 CD sets. - srjbdl 8:47 May 23
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- How many workbooks are there and what do I need to purchase? (nt) - Pat H 7:33 May 23
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- When I looked into this last year, I had difficulty locating teacher materials... - Deb in PA 10:11 May 23
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- We plan for this course. It's what our local CC uses also - LH 6:28 May 23
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- I've heard good things about Rosetta Stone...try their free demo at their website (nt) - Bev in Atlanta 5:52 May 23
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- Alpha Omega's SOS Spanish is pretty good (nt) - LoriM 4:53 May 23
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- Overall, we have been very pleased with SOS Spanish 1 and 2. (nm) - Deb in PA 10:13 May 23
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- Re: Alpha Omega's SOS Spanish is pretty good (nt) - momof7 5:24 May 23
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- Overall, we have been very pleased with SOS Spanish 1 and 2. (nm) - Deb in PA 10:13 May 23
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- Re: ? re transcripts and college visits - Chrisann 10:29 May 23
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- I would say yes.... - Kelly in VA 4:55 May 23
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- We're doing Omnibus I next year (m) - Michelle in MO 3:27 May 23
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- Uh, make that Omnibus I! nt - Christy in CO 21:27 May 22
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- We're moving on to Core 300 next year - Christi/NC 7:57 May 23
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- Thanks ,Christi; I will keep you in mind as another "SL 300" expert!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:52 May 23
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- Thanks ,Christi; I will keep you in mind as another "SL 300" expert!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:52 May 23
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- Not Carrie...but I wanted to add that the time requirements are for EVERYTHING not just for SL. My ds will be using Core 300... - Amy K in TX 7:13 May 23
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- This is great to know. Thanks, Amy! NT - Carrie in NC 16:06 May 23
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- Thanks, Amy... - StaceyL in Canada 11:51 May 23
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- By looking at the work load my son will have and previous experience with SL. This is our 7th year with it. (more) - Amy K in TX 14:22 May 23
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- I am hoping this will help my ds, too.... - Laurel in CA 12:36 May 23
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- Laurel, one thing that you should really like is that SL has geared this IG to the student. They have separated out the answers from the questions so you should be able to just hand it to your ds and let him go. Cool, huh? nt - Amy K in TX 14:33 May 23
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- Hey, this idea works for me! - StaceyL in Canada 14:47 May 23
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- Yes, and a 3rd party (so to speak) sets the schedule... - Laurel in CA 16:07 May 23
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- Yes, and a 3rd party (so to speak) sets the schedule... - Laurel in CA 16:07 May 23
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- Hey, this idea works for me! - StaceyL in Canada 14:47 May 23
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- Laurel, one thing that you should really like is that SL has geared this IG to the student. They have separated out the answers from the questions so you should be able to just hand it to your ds and let him go. Cool, huh? nt - Amy K in TX 14:33 May 23
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- By looking at the work load my son will have and previous experience with SL. This is our 7th year with it. (more) - Amy K in TX 14:22 May 23
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- This is great to know. Thanks, Amy! NT - Carrie in NC 16:06 May 23
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- Hi Stacey... - Carrie in NC 19:19 May 22
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- Thanks for the info, Carrie... - StaceyL in Canada 19:29 May 22
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- My dd - Carrie in NC 16:04 May 23
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- Happy to hear all this, Carrie : ).... - StaceyL in Canada 16:45 May 23
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- I've learned something... - Carrie in NC 9:23 May 24
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- I've learned something... - Carrie in NC 9:23 May 24
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- Happy to hear all this, Carrie : ).... - StaceyL in Canada 16:45 May 23
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- how about 1 basic subject (sm) - kate in seattle 21:25 May 22
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- The system here in Canada (at least Ontario) is different than in the US... - StaceyL in Canada 6:35 May 23
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- The system here in Canada (at least Ontario) is different than in the US... - StaceyL in Canada 6:35 May 23
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- My dd - Carrie in NC 16:04 May 23
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- Thanks for the info, Carrie... - StaceyL in Canada 19:29 May 22
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- This is also the expected timing for M.A. Logic. nt - Holly S/NC 10:32 May 23
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- Yay! Thanks so much for checking. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:42 May 23
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- This is only for Ancients, though, right? I'm waiting for Middle Ages.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:20 May 22
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- Yes, Ancients - Nicole 17:33 May 22
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- Yes, Ancients - Nicole 17:33 May 22
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- A thought, Suzie, since there doesn't seem much response.... - Lorraine in BC 10:12 May 23
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- No, but I bought a unit once. - Robin NC 6:31 May 23
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- In the same boat - HOPING someone answers you!!! - Lorraine in BC 18:57 May 22
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- I would say that HE would be equivalent to R&S 5/6 and HR equivalent to R&S 7/8 (m)... - LisaNY 6:02 May 23
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- Thanks to both of you! I am planning to purchase - Katia 19:55 May 22
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- You might start by watching the videos - cindyb/stl 6:04 May 23
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- Great idea! We'll do that :-) nt - Katia 9:07 May 23
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- Great idea! We'll do that :-) nt - Katia 9:07 May 23
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- You might start by watching the videos - cindyb/stl 6:04 May 23
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- I'll try - Danielle 12:50 May 22
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- I'll second Danielle on it being intense - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 16:07 May 22
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- I'll second Danielle on it being intense - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 16:07 May 22
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- You ROCK!! Thanks!! nt - Raders Fan 11:23 May 22
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- Awww, thanks! : ) nt - ereks mom 12:58 May 22
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- Awww, thanks! : ) nt - ereks mom 12:58 May 22
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- Thanks, Ladies....since I already have this on hand...we will stick with it. We can always skip the practice problems for each chapter, if necessary. nt - Donna in AL 5:49 May 23
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- Ditto what Kathleen said...ds had no complaints here. nt - Lynne 4:30 May 23
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- Ditto what Kathleen said...ds had no complaints here. nt - Lynne 4:30 May 23
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- Re: Apologia Chemistry Question? (2 of them).... - Kathleen 10:56 May 22
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- Did they find a Chemistry where the math didn't overshadow the science? m - StaceyinLA 9:18 May 22
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- Stacey... - Donna in AL 9:33 May 22
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- Well, I'm ashamed to say that my dd who just graduated - m - StaceyinLA 14:18 May 22
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- Chemistry without as much math - momof10 10:01 May 22
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- Would this be as college-prep as a more math-oriented Chemistry? nt - StaceyinLA 14:16 May 22
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- Re: Would this be as college-prep as a more math-oriented Chemistry? nt - Laura in CC 20:06 May 23
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- It's a college course and a college prep course for - momof10 5:01 May 23
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- Re: Would this be as college-prep as a more math-oriented Chemistry? nt - Laura in CC 20:06 May 23
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- Would this be as college-prep as a more math-oriented Chemistry? nt - StaceyinLA 14:16 May 22
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- Well, I'm ashamed to say that my dd who just graduated - m - StaceyinLA 14:18 May 22
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- Stacey... - Donna in AL 9:33 May 22
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- Not sure if I need to explain further...the need for alternative tests. - Donna in AL 8:48 May 22
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- BJUP for sure - m - StaceyinLA 9:21 May 22
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- My 10th grader will be using Notgrass ... - Kelly in VA 8:41 May 22 (1)
- Of those you mentioned, we liked BJU best. NT - MamaBess 8:28 May 22
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- Meant to ask for opinions on BJU World History, ABeka World History, & Streams of Civ vol. 1 *AND* vol. 2. Help! - ereks mom 8:16 May 22
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- I much prefer BJU over the other choices, and my dd. liked it better as well (m) - LisaNY 9:49 May 22
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- Well I used the experts in this....my kids.... - Melody In Tx 8:26 May 22
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- I much prefer BJU over the other choices, and my dd. liked it better as well (m) - LisaNY 9:49 May 22
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- have you heard anything about the Classical Academy? - nmulhausen@hotmail.com 15:42 May 22
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- Re: have you heard anything about the Classical Academy? - Laura in CC 16:21 May 22
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- Re: have you heard anything about the Classical Academy? - Laura in CC 16:21 May 22
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- Thank you Lori, Stacie and kate! You've given me some good ideas! Mil gracias! nt - Valerie(TX) 4:26 May 23
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- Just a suggestion, but I think it would be prudent to put everyone in line with the 11th grader. (m) - Stacie 12:33 May 22
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- ugh... that's rough! what about... - Lori D. 12:09 May 22
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- Re: Hive mind: input on history cycles and sibs being out of sync? (m) - kate in seattle 11:57 May 22
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- I don't think I can help, but I am hoping you get some responses since I'm dealing with a similar dilemma - nt - StaceyinLA 9:23 May 22
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- If this is the one in NC, then YES, it is great! (m) - Holly S/NC 11:28 May 22
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- If he wants to do it, I'd do it. Sounds like a great opportunity, especially since it is close to home. (more) - Dawn in MI 9:43 May 22
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- I spent time at a boarding school but probably wouldn't send my dc unless all else failed at home. (m).... - Anna 6:56 May 22
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- HOmeschooling friends of ours sent two away to a top notch boarding school. The decision was not because of problems, but what they felt led to do. It worked out great. - Laurie4b 6:39 May 22
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- You will most likely get opinions both ways - Dawn K 6:39 May 22
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- I sense a "grasping at straws" moment here. There is nothing wrong with sending him to school... - MamaBess 6:34 May 22
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- Don't have much wisdom to add to what the others have already said, but... - Janet in WA 11:46 May 23
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- Thanks, Janet. :o) nm - LisaNY 19:31 May 23
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- Thanks, Janet. :o) nm - LisaNY 19:31 May 23
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- we've done it at two local schools, one public, one private (m) - Sandy C. 14:03 May 22
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- Thank you very much. I was thinking of calling the Parochial school... - LisaNY 16:05 May 22
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- Thank you very much. I was thinking of calling the Parochial school... - LisaNY 16:05 May 22
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- Re: Q. about registering for the PSAT - ChrisN in NY 11:27 May 22
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- About taking the PSAT in 10th or 11th gr... - LisaNY 11:35 May 22
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- Taking it before 11th grade is about... practice! - Jan in MO 13:14 May 22
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- Have a couple questions for you.... - ChrisN 16:44 May 22
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- If this question is for me I covered some of it below... - Jan in MO 17:57 May 22
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- If this question is for me I covered some of it below... - Jan in MO 17:57 May 22
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- Thank you. That is also a good idea. :o) nm - LisaNY 13:41 May 22
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- Have a couple questions for you.... - ChrisN 16:44 May 22
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- Re: About taking the PSAT in 10th or 11th gr... - ChrisN in NY 13:10 May 22
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- I am very new to this area of testing (m)... - LisaNY 13:38 May 22
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- Re: I am very new to this area of testing (m)... - ChrisN in Ny 16:42 May 22
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- Re: I am very new to this area of testing (m)... - ChrisN in Ny 16:42 May 22
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- I am very new to this area of testing (m)... - LisaNY 13:38 May 22
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- Taking it before 11th grade is about... practice! - Jan in MO 13:14 May 22
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- Forgot to say - ChrisN in NY 11:30 May 22
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- About taking the PSAT in 10th or 11th gr... - LisaNY 11:35 May 22
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- I called a very small private school last week, and I was thrilled that ds can take his PSAT there next October... - Deb in PA 6:56 May 22
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- That is a really good idea... - LisaNY 7:49 May 22
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- That is a really good idea... - LisaNY 7:49 May 22
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- We've done it twice - Jan in MO 6:18 May 22
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- Thank you! How was your dd's experience in one vs. the other? nm - LisaNY 7:50 May 22
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- My daughter's experience - Jan in MO 8:43 May 22
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- Thank you so much! That really helps! :o) nm - LisaNY 9:55 May 22
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- Thank you so much! That really helps! :o) nm - LisaNY 9:55 May 22
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- My daughter's experience - Jan in MO 8:43 May 22
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- Thank you! How was your dd's experience in one vs. the other? nm - LisaNY 7:50 May 22
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- I think SL made the changes as kind of a long overdue "necessary evil." m - Bula Mama 15:02 May 22
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- Sonlight seems to have changed in a number of ways over the years.... - StaceyL in Canada 7:13 May 22
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- I agree, Stacey - Carrie in NC 10:37 May 22
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- Re: I agree, Stacey - Lora 14:12 May 22
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- Exactly. (nt) - Colleen 0:01 May 23
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- Exactly. (nt) - Colleen 0:01 May 23
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- Carrie, like you I have fond memories of SL...and have no desire to "trash" them here...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:27 May 22
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- Katherine B. in TX is on the General board fairly often. (nt) - Colleen 0:01 May 23
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- Lots of fond memories... - Carrie in NC 14:09 May 22
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- No, it doesn't feel much like Kansas anymore at SL.... - Laurel in CA 14:40 May 22
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- No, it doesn't feel much like Kansas anymore at SL.... - Laurel in CA 14:40 May 22
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- Katherine B. in TX is on the General board fairly often. (nt) - Colleen 0:01 May 23
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- Re: I agree, Stacey - Lora 14:12 May 22
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- I don't find anything "sad" about it, myself. (m) - Colleen 8:34 May 22
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- Well, this probably isn't the forum to be discussing Sonlight politics - Elizabeth 9:23 May 22
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- I agree with your subject line. : ) (nt) - Colleen 23:56 May 22
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- If anyone did want to discuss this off list my email is below - Elizabeth 9:30 May 22
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- I agree with your subject line. : ) (nt) - Colleen 23:56 May 22
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- Well, this probably isn't the forum to be discussing Sonlight politics - Elizabeth 9:23 May 22
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- Another person linked me to a splinter group on the K-8 General board... - Elizabeth 7:57 May 22
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- I agree, Stacey - Carrie in NC 10:37 May 22
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- SL made their forums private - Christi/NC 6:37 May 22
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- As I said though... - Elizabeth 6:48 May 22
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- With purchase of IG, you only get ONE YEAR access - kris 8:02 May 22
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- With purchase of IG, you only get ONE YEAR access - kris 8:02 May 22
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- As I said though... - Elizabeth 6:48 May 22
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- congrats. We are hoping to do SO next year in our co-op (m) - Sandy C. 14:07 May 22
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- We just formed a Yahoo group for HS'ing SO folks - Salminen 17:59 May 22
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- We just formed a Yahoo group for HS'ing SO folks - Salminen 17:59 May 22
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- This is certainly fabulous news!!! Many congrats to your "Sciencekid" and you. Very encouraging!!! NT - MamaBess 6:04 May 22
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- Wow, congratulations! nt - FloridaLisa 5:31 May 22
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- That is *SO* awesome! Outstanding! (nt) - LoriM 4:15 May 22
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- Congrats! What a wonderful experience! (nt) - Jane in NC 3:57 May 22
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- Back from testing : ) (m) - Lisa TX 10:54 May 22
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- You know, Lisa, as someone said below, we have to homeschool as a marathon, not a sprint. (m) - FloridaLisa 6:05 May 22
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- This does encourage me VERY much : ). nt - Lisa TX 7:41 May 22
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- This does encourage me VERY much : ). nt - Lisa TX 7:41 May 22
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- ((Lisa)) If she is reading Jane Austen, my bet is she will score very well... - Deb in PA 5:05 May 22
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- Thanks! : ) nt - LIsa TX 7:42 May 22
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- I'm sure she will do fine - hpymomof3 6:10 May 22
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- Re: I'm sure she will do fine - Lisa TX 7:41 May 22
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- She did a lot of her own checking - hpymomof3 20:01 May 22
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- We sound very similar. - Lisa TX 22:16 May 22
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- We sound very similar. - Lisa TX 22:16 May 22
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- She did a lot of her own checking - hpymomof3 20:01 May 22
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- Re: I'm sure she will do fine - Lisa TX 7:41 May 22
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- Thanks! : ) nt - LIsa TX 7:42 May 22
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- Why would you want the TOG maps rather than the regular "Complete Set on CD-ROM"?.... - Anna 6:16 May 22
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- Thanks -- I don't remember hearing about KQ maps until yesterday -- thanks for the info! Do you know... - ereks mom 6:56 May 22
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- I purchased the Complete CD-ROM Set before I began TOG so that's what I use w/TOG.... - Anna 7:12 May 22
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- TYVM! : ) KQ Maps Complete Set is now officially on my wishlist! nt - ereks mom 8:02 May 22
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- You are welcome very much! nt - Anna 10:27 May 22
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- You are welcome very much! nt - Anna 10:27 May 22
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- Acckk.... correction- "specifically". nt - Anna 7:13 May 22
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- TYVM! : ) KQ Maps Complete Set is now officially on my wishlist! nt - ereks mom 8:02 May 22
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- I purchased the Complete CD-ROM Set before I began TOG so that's what I use w/TOG.... - Anna 7:12 May 22
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- Thanks -- I don't remember hearing about KQ maps until yesterday -- thanks for the info! Do you know... - ereks mom 6:56 May 22
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- I just wanted to thank you, thank you, thank you.... - anonymous 8:50 May 23
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- Good for you. Sounds like a new beginning 8-). nt - Anna 10:09 May 23
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- Good for you. Sounds like a new beginning 8-). nt - Anna 10:09 May 23
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- I haven't read the other posts, but one of the best academic things I ever did... - Nan in Mass 15:54 May 22
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- Oh - and science books in the car... - Nan in Mass 3:54 May 23
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- Oops - forgot to say... - Nan in Mass 16:03 May 22
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- I enjoyed reading your post :) m - momof7 17:14 May 22
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- I enjoyed reading your post :) m - momof7 17:14 May 22
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- Oh - and science books in the car... - Nan in Mass 3:54 May 23
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- I haven't read the other posts, and I only have one child, but here are ten ideas that might work for you - Jc in ON 11:54 May 22
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- Great post w/ some great ideas! NT - ChrisN in NY 13:13 May 22
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- Great post w/ some great ideas! NT - ChrisN in NY 13:13 May 22
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- www.momys.com (Large family website, with an email list you can sign up for) NT - ChrisN in NY 11:35 May 22
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- Re: How do I achieve academic excellence w/ my children? - Debbie Warner 10:44 May 22
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- I haven't read *all* of the other posts but - momof10 10:19 May 22
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- Oh, my dear... - StaceyL in Canada 7:46 May 22
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- After reading your post I am wondering... - Anna 6:22 May 22
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- My dh is not much different and he is committed to our homeschool. - srjbdl 8:26 May 22
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- Well, for a dh to *say* he's 'on board' is totally different than to *show* his support through his actions/help. Let me try to explain (rather longish).... - Anna 9:46 May 22
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- I was just trying to point out that everyone's marriage is different. - srjbdl 11:44 May 22
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- That's great for you 8-) but... - Anna 12:40 May 22
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- That's great for you 8-) but... - Anna 12:40 May 22
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- I was just trying to point out that everyone's marriage is different. - srjbdl 11:44 May 22
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- Also, I am right there with you OP! - srjbdl 8:38 May 22
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- Well, for a dh to *say* he's 'on board' is totally different than to *show* his support through his actions/help. Let me try to explain (rather longish).... - Anna 9:46 May 22
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- My dh is not much different and he is committed to our homeschool. - srjbdl 8:26 May 22
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- I guess it all depends on what you would call "excellence"... - MamaBess 6:20 May 22
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- Your post sounded like I felt 4 months ago...<sm> - Pamela 4:41 May 22
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- First thing I would do is stop academics....m - momof7 4:41 May 22
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- PS. I would also make time for yourself....I walk 2 miles everyday. I always take a child with me and we have great conversations with them one on one. But if I needed alone time, I would take it too. nt - momof7 5:03 May 22
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- Not OP, but, This is the best (& most practical) advice I have seen anywhere - desperately needed here! TY! nt - rhondabee 2:56 May 23
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- Not OP, but, This is the best (& most practical) advice I have seen anywhere - desperately needed here! TY! nt - rhondabee 2:56 May 23
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- PS. I would also make time for yourself....I walk 2 miles everyday. I always take a child with me and we have great conversations with them one on one. But if I needed alone time, I would take it too. nt - momof7 5:03 May 22
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- Moira is absolutely right -- I would just add 1 thing -- - Gwen in VA 4:17 May 22
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- Sorry more on cleaning..... - Gwen in VA 4:21 May 22
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- I only had two children, but never had a clean house - LoriM 4:25 May 22
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- I only had two children, but never had a clean house - LoriM 4:25 May 22
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- Sorry more on cleaning..... - Gwen in VA 4:21 May 22
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- the one thing that really works, and that you can do at meal times - moira 23:00 May 21
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- I use it through NEM 3 and then switch... - Beth in OH 5:06 May 22
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- We attempted it... - Sandy in Indy 21:34 May 21
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- Re: Anyone read these sonlight novels....???? - kate in seattle 18:59 May 21
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- My daughter (and I) loved Catherine Called Birdy. - Jenny in Florida 18:40 May 21
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- Another fond vote for Catherine Called Birdy, and Mathilda Bone! (c: (nt) - LoriM 4:26 May 22
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- Another fond vote for Catherine Called Birdy, and Mathilda Bone! (c: (nt) - LoriM 4:26 May 22
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- All great except Catherine Called Birdy (m) - Gwen in VA 18:02 May 21
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- I felt the same way about Catherine... - Rebecca in VA 18:58 May 21
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- I felt the same way about Catherine... - Rebecca in VA 18:58 May 21
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- A Year Down Yonder was a riot! But at the same time - Katia 17:18 May 21
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- I liked this one too - funny but deep (nt) - JAnet in MI 10:47 May 22
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- I liked this one too - funny but deep (nt) - JAnet in MI 10:47 May 22
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- My dd and/or I have read all but two. - Carrie in NC 17:07 May 21
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- DD (13) needed me to read some of Red Badge aloud to her... - Laurel in CA 14:46 May 22
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- DD (13) needed me to read some of Red Badge aloud to her... - Laurel in CA 14:46 May 22
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- Any other suggestions welcomed!!!!! N/T - Stephanie 16:54 May 21
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- SORRY - GaMom3 15:03 May 21
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- WIthout you?? {g} You'll be missed.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:12 May 21
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- Here ya go! - Grace in GA 5:25 May 22
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- Thanks Grace! Wow, it covers a great deal of poetry! - SusanAR 6:19 May 22
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- Your welcome, and thank you :- ) I love the name Hannah! nt - Grace in GA 20:14 May 22
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- Your welcome, and thank you :- ) I love the name Hannah! nt - Grace in GA 20:14 May 22
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- Thanks Grace! Wow, it covers a great deal of poetry! - SusanAR 6:19 May 22
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- You know you can contact the publishers and ask all your questions re this text. Link inside... - Anna 17:58 May 21
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- I don't have it, btw. nt - Anna 17:58 May 21
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- I don't have it, btw. nt - Anna 17:58 May 21
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- Thank you so much, LoriM, Jane, and Nicole! - Carrie in NC 16:08 May 23
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- real problems, real answers - Nicole 18:32 May 22
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- The Language of Math - LoriM 3:58 May 22
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- I think I see part of the problem - Carrie in NC 10:58 May 22
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- You are right that nothing is better than expertise - LoriM 12:49 May 22
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- Thanks! And a couple thoughts to add - Nicole 16:35 May 22
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- Thanks! And a couple thoughts to add - Nicole 16:35 May 22
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- Carrie... - Jane in NC 12:05 May 22
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- You are right that nothing is better than expertise - LoriM 12:49 May 22
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- Nodding my head in agreement... - Jane in NC 4:57 May 22
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- Real world examples..."how do we learn"... - LoriM 5:35 May 22
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- Real world examples..."how do we learn"... - LoriM 5:35 May 22
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- I think I see part of the problem - Carrie in NC 10:58 May 22
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- I'm not LoriM, but I have some thoughts on Math - Nicole 15:40 May 21
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- Yes! (m) - Kathleen 17:09 May 21
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- Thanks!!nm - Mel InTx 8:41 May 22
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- Thanks!!nm - Mel InTx 8:41 May 22
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- I purchased from lulu with no problem but there's... - Bula Mama 12:32 May 21
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- The store in Colorado is Adastra Books - Debra in CO 17:46 May 21
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- Re: The store in Colorado is Adastra Books - Beth in CO 8:23 May 27
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- Re: The store in Colorado is Adastra Books - Beth in CO 8:23 May 27
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- The store in Colorado is Adastra Books - Debra in CO 17:46 May 21
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- Re: Ontario HS Curriculum - Désirée 8:45 May 23
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- Good advice, I'd add (m) - JC in ON 13:27 May 23
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- Good advice, I'd add (m) - JC in ON 13:27 May 23
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- Hey, there are plenty of us lurking about here with children in the 6th/7th range. We need experienced voices like yours! : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:33 May 21
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- Please, PLEASE don't leave us! (c: - LoriM 11:37 May 21
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- on a related note - kate in seattle 21:09 May 21
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- If we had waited on those things, I'm not sure we'd be married today! LOL! - LoriM 4:22 May 22
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- I had to laugh... - momof7 5:49 May 22
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- My DH was commissioned as an USAF officer... - LoriM 8:16 May 22
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- My DH was commissioned as an USAF officer... - LoriM 8:16 May 22
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- I had to laugh... - momof7 5:49 May 22
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- If we had waited on those things, I'm not sure we'd be married today! LOL! - LoriM 4:22 May 22
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- My boys will tell you what being grown up is - having your own car... - Nan in Mass 10:24 May 21
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- Several of the students I graduated from my umbrella school joined the military and my school was not accredited. nt - Ellie 22:54 May 23
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- Try American School; it's accredited, and the military recognizes it. It is also a good $$ bargain.nt - K in MI 15:30 May 21
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- re: American School ; (links only) - lh 19:40 May 21
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- Doyou know how much AS is per year? I couldn't find the info on the web site nt - Quiver0f10 5:30 May 22
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- It's $930 for all four years, not per year, and ... - LH 9:52 May 22
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- Wow, thats not bad at all. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:15 May 22
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- Wow, thats not bad at all. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:15 May 22
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- It works out to be about $50 per month (I think). - srjbdl 9:06 May 22
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- It's $930 for all four years, not per year, and ... - LH 9:52 May 22
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- Doyou know how much AS is per year? I couldn't find the info on the web site nt - Quiver0f10 5:30 May 22
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- re: American School ; (links only) - lh 19:40 May 21
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- Is there any way he can get 15 community college credits? That's all he needs for Tier I status. nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 11:21 May 21
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- What I mean is, if he has 15 credits, he does not need a diploma, accredited or not. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:22 May 21
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- TY I will check out that option, too nt - Quiver0f10 5:30 May 22
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- TY I will check out that option, too nt - Quiver0f10 5:30 May 22
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- What I mean is, if he has 15 credits, he does not need a diploma, accredited or not. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:22 May 21
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- NARHS may be a good choice but keep in mind you do NOT need an accredited diploma to get into the military.nt - Georgia in NC 10:58 May 21
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- So, my issued diploma is good enough? nt - Quiver0f10 11:01 May 21
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- Yep. Hschoolers are being treated as Tier I candidates...m - Georgia in NC 13:40 May 21
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- Yep. Hschoolers are being treated as Tier I candidates...m - Georgia in NC 13:40 May 21
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- So, my issued diploma is good enough? nt - Quiver0f10 11:01 May 21
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- Re: How can I get an accredited diploma for a military bound child? TY nt - Ruby 9:33 May 21
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- I looked at NARHS but its kind of pricey for us right now nt - Quiver0f10 11:08 May 21
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- no, NARS is not accredited by the bigges, but... - Margaret in CO 10:56 May 21
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- NARHS is not accredited by 1 of the 6 regional agencies. nt - Mandy in TN 10:28 May 21
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- I looked at NARHS but its kind of pricey for us right now nt - Quiver0f10 11:08 May 21
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- Someone just asked this a couple days ago on this same board. Do a search for Spielvogel Human Odyssey or Western Civ and you'll see my reply. nt - Anna 10:57 May 21
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- thanks - how do I do that? : ) nt - Llisa 13:10 May 21
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- Link inside... - Anna 17:56 May 21
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- Hit Ctrl + F nt - ... 14:58 May 21
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- thank-you both very much : ) got to read the thread- very helpful! nt - Lisa 18:17 May 21
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- thank-you both very much : ) got to read the thread- very helpful! nt - Lisa 18:17 May 21
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- Link inside... - Anna 17:56 May 21
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- thanks - how do I do that? : ) nt - Llisa 13:10 May 21
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- Tina's "why do logic" answer on the old board may be helpful. Link inside...... - Lesley 18:02 May 21
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- Yes! It's just perfect. I remember seeing this post, but didn't follow up. Thank you so much! - Lynne 19:38 May 21
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- Yes! It's just perfect. I remember seeing this post, but didn't follow up. Thank you so much! - Lynne 19:38 May 21
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- Re: Back to the logic stuff again...a question on TL I & II - Tina in Ouray, CO 13:43 May 21
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- Re: Is anyone using Great Books Socratic discussions? - Elizabeth 7:41 May 21
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- thanks....m - momof7 10:13 May 21
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- thanks....m - momof7 10:13 May 21
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- Stacy, have you read... - Barb F. PA and AZ 19:31 May 21
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- Thanks, .. just ordered it from the library. NT - MIch elle 4:27 May 23
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- Looks like a great book! - Dawn K 21:46 May 22
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- Oh, yes--and it only increased... - StaceyL in Canada 7:25 May 22
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- Hmm.....I Felt the Way You Do - e. in nc 8:53 May 22
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- I don't see the connection... - StaceyL in Canada 11:23 May 22
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- I don't see the connection... - StaceyL in Canada 11:23 May 22
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- Hmm.....I Felt the Way You Do - e. in nc 8:53 May 22
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- Thanks, .. just ordered it from the library. NT - MIch elle 4:27 May 23
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- Would you believe... - StaceyL in Canada 16:23 May 21
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- Great news! (more) - momof10 18:22 May 21
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- Great news! (more) - momof10 18:22 May 21
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- I also recommend BSA . . . - Sharon in TX 14:46 May 21
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- Yes, a place to be boys... - Nan in Mass 15:02 May 21
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- Yes, a place to be boys... - Nan in Mass 15:02 May 21
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- StaceyL, I have 8 sons and (warning -- long) - momof10 11:08 May 21
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- *8* sons?! I stand humbled... - StaceyL in Canada 16:31 May 21
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- well... - momof10 4:46 May 22
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- well... - momof10 4:46 May 22
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- *8* sons?! I stand humbled... - StaceyL in Canada 16:31 May 21
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- You know, I almost posted anonymously... - StaceyL in Canada 10:50 May 21
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- Re: You know, I almost posted anonymously... - Nissi 14:27 May 21
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- well... - momof7 13:02 May 21
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- The idea is good but... - StaceyL in Canada 16:26 May 21
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- I forget how old your younger sons are, but the cadet program goes ages 12-18, so they would all be in one place at the same time (it's also not as lax as scouts. I know some of the air cadet groups in Hamilton, and they're pretty organized from what I remember) nt. - JC in ON 21:40 May 21
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- You know, you could do some Scout badgework without being Scouts... - TinaM 16:43 May 21
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- I forget how old your younger sons are, but the cadet program goes ages 12-18, so they would all be in one place at the same time (it's also not as lax as scouts. I know some of the air cadet groups in Hamilton, and they're pretty organized from what I remember) nt. - JC in ON 21:40 May 21
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- along the scouting route, there is also cadets (army, sea, and air) which focus on citizenship and leadership, as well as offering other good expereinces (link inside) - JC in ON 15:29 May 21 (1)
- The idea is good but... - StaceyL in Canada 16:26 May 21
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- Re: You know, I almost posted anonymously... - Nissi 14:27 May 21
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- Re: More re the boy poll below.... - Laurie4b 10:49 May 21
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- Do they have volunteer work? - Hallie 6:50 May 21
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- Stacey, we are getting ready to go out the door - Dawn K 4:47 May 21
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- StaceyL, - momof7 20:45 May 20
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- for 2nd ds buy a trampoline! It works large muscle groups. nt - Mandy in TN 11:54 May 21
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- for 2nd ds buy a trampoline! It works large muscle groups. nt - Mandy in TN 11:54 May 21
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- What about summer projects... - Laurel in CA 18:34 May 20
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- more encouragement...religious content (long) - a regular 18:13 May 20
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- Here is what I found... - Liz in Northern CA 17:09 May 20
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- Funny you mentioned that...youth groups are the one reason I would consider joining a church - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 18:13 May 20
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- "They eventually grow up, right?" Not necessarily... - Lynne 5:19 May 21
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- Too true, Lynne... - StaceyL in Canada 10:10 May 21
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- link... - Lynne 5:28 May 21
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- Too true, Lynne... - StaceyL in Canada 10:10 May 21
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- "They eventually grow up, right?" Not necessarily... - Lynne 5:19 May 21
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- Funny you mentioned that...youth groups are the one reason I would consider joining a church - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 18:13 May 20
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- Do you mean the Spielvogel book? if so .... - LauraC 4:35 May 21
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- Thanks Laura and Jean you guys are great! nt - Robin@BAFB 12:17 May 21
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- Thanks Laura and Jean you guys are great! nt - Robin@BAFB 12:17 May 21
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- We have used it and used the Quest level. Really liked it! We have not used the adult version, but I did look at the adult ones and they were mucho mulla $$$$$$ :) nt - Amy K in TX 19:37 May 20
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- Hmmm...I wonder how much more 'meaty' the adult ones are? Anyone know? nt - ereks mom 15:29 May 21
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- Hmmm...I wonder how much more 'meaty' the adult ones are? Anyone know? nt - ereks mom 15:29 May 21
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- Re: Math for 10th grade... - Tessa 17:45 May 20
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- Re: Math for 10th grade... - Yolanda 15:48 May 20
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- Sometimes in geometry, occasionally even a solutions manual may not be sufficient. - Caron 16:00 May 21
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- TT Geometry - Sandy in Indy 8:02 May 21
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- Jacobs has a teachers guide w/ solutions (nt) - Ruth in Ottawa 20:08 May 20
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- In some posts below, people said that Jacob's did NOT have complete solutions. I'm confused! nt - Laurie4b 6:48 May 22
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- In some posts below, people said that Jacob's did NOT have complete solutions. I'm confused! nt - Laurie4b 6:48 May 22
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- Lial's Geometry has a student solutions manual. NT - Carrie in NC 13:17 May 20
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- Alright, you tell me what you want, and I'll give it to you... (m) - Adrian 13:11 May 20
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- Re: Alright, you tell me what you want, and I'll give it to you... (m) - Laurie4b 10:51 May 21
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- Well, I think it depends on what you want to learn - Adrian 22:47 May 21
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- Re: Well, I think it depends on what you want to learn - Laurie4b 6:47 May 22
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- Re: Well, I think it depends on what you want to learn - Laurie4b 6:47 May 22
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- Well, I think it depends on what you want to learn - Adrian 22:47 May 21
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- Lectures and solutions. I need them in three years for my youngest, please GRIN... - Nan in Mass 20:31 May 20
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- Well, I will definitely get those solutions up by then, I'm sure... - Adrian 21:37 May 20
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- Awesome!... - Nan in Mass 7:43 May 21
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- Awesome!... - Nan in Mass 7:43 May 21
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- Well, I will definitely get those solutions up by then, I'm sure... - Adrian 21:37 May 20
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- Re: Alright, you tell me what you want, and I'll give it to you... (m) - Laurie4b 10:51 May 21
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- BJU Math has lots of proofs & the TE has solutions to *most* problems. nt - ereks mom 12:32 May 20
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- Thanks!!! All good replies! nt - Annie G 6:20 May 22
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- We did set one together. My dd saved set 2 to use to study for the test. nt - Christi/NC 14:31 May 20
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- Re: Jacobs Geometry...how much? - Jan P. 13:46 May 20
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- Re: Jacobs Geometry...how much? - MaryM 11:57 May 20
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- Will this work with Rosetta Stone Italian? - Sandy 20:01 May 21
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- I assume it will work with any language, but I'm also assuming .... - Lisa TX 20:46 May 21
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- Supposed helpful tips..... - Lisa TX 20:53 May 21
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- Supposed helpful tips..... - Lisa TX 20:53 May 21
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- I assume it will work with any language, but I'm also assuming .... - Lisa TX 20:46 May 21
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- Someone asked me if this would work with the homeschool edition..... - Lisa TX 7:35 May 21
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- Can you handle one more request, pretty please? Email inside... - Jill, OK in VA 6:23 May 21
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- Another last minute request! Is it too late for me to get a copy, too? Thanks! (m) - Michelle in MO 3:38 May 21
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- I'd appreciate having a copy of this, too, please. (email inside) Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 2:39 May 21
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- Is it too late to get one? Email inside. - Mom2jrcsc 20:53 May 20
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- no prob! nt - Lisa Tx 21:03 May 20
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- no prob! nt - Lisa Tx 21:03 May 20
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- Oh, how wonderful! Thanks, Lisa! nt - Sandy 18:03 May 20
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- Could I have one also please? - Peggy in Ks 14:41 May 20
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- Could I have a copy too! Thanks so much! Email: belgraphics@hotmail.com nt - Christy in CO 13:40 May 20
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- I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - Lisa TX 11:45 May 20
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- Is it too late to get a copy of the spreadsheet? I'd like one too. nt - CarolW 4:45 May 27
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- Re: I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - Gretchen in No. CA 22:37 May 24
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- Re: I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - cynthia 19:19 May 24
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- Re: I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - Lisa TX 21:34 May 24
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- Re: I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - Lisa TX 21:34 May 24
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- Me too!!!!! - Tracy in VA 11:12 May 22
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- 5/22/06 Lisa, I would love a copy as well. Thanks! - Mary 9:18 May 22
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- Re: I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - Maria in TX 6:39 May 22
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- Re: I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - janski 6:25 May 22
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- I would love on too nt - lori in tx 17:42 May 21
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- I think I sent one to everyone : ). - Lisa TX 20:47 May 20
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- If it's not a bother... a copy for us too, please? (email address inside) - Lori D. 20:28 May 20
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- Thank you Lisa! File received and printed. Thanks for your time and generosity! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 22:26 May 21
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- Thank you Lisa! File received and printed. Thanks for your time and generosity! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 22:26 May 21
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- I'd like a copy. Thanks. - Sherry in MN 19:37 May 20
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- Lisa TX, I would also like a copy of your Rosetta Stone spreadsheet, if it is not too much of a bother. THANKS. nt - Donna in AL 19:35 May 20
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- could I have one too please? Thank-you nt - Cinthya 18:34 May 20
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- Would like a copy of this also........ - Lesley 18:32 May 20
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- Re: I made a schedule on a spread sheet that I've sent to several people. It seems to have helped. (m)` - Melissa 18:06 May 20
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- I'd like a copy too, please. nt - Christi/NC 14:32 May 20
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- me, too...thank you - jeanne in PA 14:10 May 20
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- All sent! nt - Lisa TX 14:26 May 20
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- All sent! nt - Lisa TX 14:26 May 20
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- me too, please - kate in seattle 13:44 May 20
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- I've sent the spreadsheet. Two things .... - Lisa TX 12:34 May 20
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- I'd like a copy, too, please. nt except email - Jennifer 12:09 May 20
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- I'd like a copy. - Alyce 11:51 May 20
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- Oops! - Lisa TX 11:51 May 20
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- Is it too late to get a copy of the spreadsheet? I'd like one too. nt - CarolW 4:45 May 27
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- I have always thought of my ds as an excellent student, but... - ereks mom 15:51 May 21
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- I don't think of my ds as a good student, so... - Lynne 13:46 May 20
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- my friend's son - dcd 9:54 May 20
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- My oldest son... - MamaBess 9:47 May 20
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- Yes, what Moira sad, AND ... (m) - DollyM 15:09 May 20
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- Yes, what Moira sad, AND ... (m) - DollyM 15:09 May 20
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- Here's the list I refer to... - Ellie 22:56 May 23
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- HTH= hope this (or that) helps, D is for dear as in dear son, dear hubby, dear daughter, etc. - , - StaceyinLA 8:44 May 20
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- Try this . . . - Luann in ID 8:42 May 20
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- Do the proofs as soon as you can - Adrian 12:20 May 20
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- As I look at the last remark, it sounds a bit harsh, but I am hoping that you of all the folks ... (m) - Adrian 12:57 May 20
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- I know... - Nan in Mass 20:06 May 20 (1)
- As I look at the last remark, it sounds a bit harsh, but I am hoping that you of all the folks ... (m) - Adrian 12:57 May 20
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- Runkle Geography? - Nicole 9:39 May 20
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- I agree, this is very light for high school, but we are using it for a semester with some supplementation. m - Chris in VA 16:35 May 20
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- I take my kids through this in sixth grade. (nt) - Tina in Ouray, CO 13:37 May 20
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- I take my kids through this in sixth grade. (nt) - Tina in Ouray, CO 10:46 May 20
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- I agree, this is very light for high school, but we are using it for a semester with some supplementation. m - Chris in VA 16:35 May 20
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- check out Trail Guide to World Geography - Nicole 9:05 May 20
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- You might want to look at The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide - - Christy in CO 13:44 May 20
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- Good - I am planning to pick that up... nt - StaceyinLA 22:12 May 20
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- Good - I am planning to pick that up... nt - StaceyinLA 22:12 May 20
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- I actually have this, but was reading some negatives on the K-8 board about it and it has me thinking... nt - StaceyinLA 9:07 May 20
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- Darn! - Nicole 9:12 May 20
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- I'm not trying to make you doubt the program! I really like the looks of it, but wanted to weigh my options. I see there aren't many... nt - StaceyinLA 22:13 May 20
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- Stacy, There aren't a lot of options, that is so true....(more) - Amy K in TX 5:38 May 21 (1)
- Nicole, I don't know if this will help but I used this course in a co-op setting (6th-8th graders) and at home (9th grader) and we had an excellent experience. We were able to answer every question with no trouble. (more) - Amy K in TX 19:45 May 20
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- Thanks for the encouragement, but now I wonder - Nicole 16:18 May 21
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- ITA w/LisaNT - WHMA is more about history than geography (sm) - kate in seattle 10:13 May 22
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- sorry Lisa, i seemed to have moved you to NT (new testament, no text, ??) haha nt - kate in seattle 18:13 May 22
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- sorry Lisa, i seemed to have moved you to NT (new testament, no text, ??) haha nt - kate in seattle 18:13 May 22
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- I have World History Map Activities... - LisaNY 5:22 May 22
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- ah, the hybrid approach - Nicole 17:15 May 22
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- ah, the hybrid approach - Nicole 17:15 May 22
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- ITA w/LisaNT - WHMA is more about history than geography (sm) - kate in seattle 10:13 May 22
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- Thanks for the encouragement, but now I wonder - Nicole 16:18 May 21
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- I'm not trying to make you doubt the program! I really like the looks of it, but wanted to weigh my options. I see there aren't many... nt - StaceyinLA 22:13 May 20
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- Darn! - Nicole 9:12 May 20
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- You might want to look at The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide - - Christy in CO 13:44 May 20
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- Well, ds used Abeka Geography in middle school... - Deb in PA 8:58 May 20
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- Hi, "other Stacey" {g}... - StaceyL in Canada 6:38 May 20
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- Hi!! I guess I don't want physical as much as, say, just your basic World/US Geography courses - nt - StaceyinLA 8:42 May 20
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- Hi!! I guess I don't want physical as much as, say, just your basic World/US Geography courses - nt - StaceyinLA 8:42 May 20
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- Thanks everyone - I ask this because the IL books we bought were basically un-usable for us - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 14:32 May 20
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- Jennifer, have you considered... - StaceyL in Canada 16:39 May 21
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- Re: Thanks everyone - I ask this because the IL books we bought were basically un-usable for us - TerriKY 13:08 May 21
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- Jennifer, have you considered... - StaceyL in Canada 16:39 May 21
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- Re: Feel like I'm beating a dead horse at this point, but just how Christian is Traditional Logic? - Nicole 10:15 May 20
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- Re: Feel like I'm beating a dead horse at this point, but just how Christian is Traditional Logic? - TerriKY 6:29 May 20
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- Christian thought pops up here and there... - Jean in Wisc. 4:32 May 20
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- I think EPGY uses the Lial's textbooks. I read this somewhere on these boards. Perhaps someone else will clarify. nt - Nissi 5:42 May 20
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- I look into Lial's more then.... thnx! (nt) - Adrian 12:38 May 20
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- What is EPGY? (nt) - Colleen 9:52 May 20 (1)
- This is correct. nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 6:15 May 20
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- I look into Lial's more then.... thnx! (nt) - Adrian 12:38 May 20
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- I'll try... - Maverick 22:04 May 19
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- Thanks, Michele.... - Adrian 12:47 May 20
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- Thanks, Michele.... - Adrian 12:47 May 20
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- Dawn, I so enjoyed reading your post...more - gloria 11:20 May 20
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- Just realized I posted under the wrong name. Meant to post under Dawn. sorry. nt - Gloria 19:33 May 20
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- Just realized I posted under the wrong name. Meant to post under Dawn. sorry. nt - Gloria 19:33 May 20
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- We had three girls first, then four boys... - Barbara, IL (who loves these boards but never has the time for them) 9:21 May 20
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- This is very good. My oldest 2 boys worked in the yard all day with... - Padmé 9:58 May 20
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- This is very good. My oldest 2 boys worked in the yard all day with... - Padmé 9:58 May 20
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- Two boys, total opposites... - MamaBess 8:53 May 20
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- My two ds are just as you've described! May we always count our blessings (even when we're pulling our hair out). nt - Barbara B. 14:47 May 20
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- My two ds are just as you've described! May we always count our blessings (even when we're pulling our hair out). nt - Barbara B. 14:47 May 20
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- Re: poll about teen boys and hs - is it a different animal? (m) - Lisa TX 8:40 May 20
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- Yes, I agree...(m) - Kathleen 9:38 May 20
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- I have five boys and one girl and they're all very different... - Merry 13:50 May 20
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- I have five boys and one girl and they're all very different... - Merry 13:50 May 20
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- Yes, I agree...(m) - Kathleen 9:38 May 20
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- Our situation is very similar to Dawn's... - Jules 6:40 May 20
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- I think there is a real, physical need for bodily labor... - Lynne 6:39 May 20
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- One word GRIN - ***Gymnasics!!*** nm - Nan in Mass 6:31 May 20
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- I hope that is the key, as gymnastics is my almost 13 yo ds's passion! nt - shanmar 18:14 May 20
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- I hope that is the key, as gymnastics is my almost 13 yo ds's passion! nt - shanmar 18:14 May 20
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- I've got all boys. They are more rambunctious, large muscle users...... - Padmé 6:14 May 20
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- Well, I have only boys and . . . - Dawn K 22:24 May 19
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- Dawn, sounds like you have a pretty mature young man there - Elizabeth 7:28 May 21
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- Thank You for affirming what I have found to be true of boys - mommyfaithe 16:57 May 20
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- Very nice post Dawn! nt - Lynne 9:40 May 20
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- Could your 16yo son meet my 16 yo daughter?? ;-) They sound like they have a lot of the same goals - m - StaceyinLA 9:03 May 20
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- Your son sounds like a wonderful young man! As the mother of only girls (more) - Mary in VA 8:03 May 20
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- I have 3 dd's as well (and my youngest is a boy) - m - StaceyinLA 9:05 May 20
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- I have 3 dd's as well (and my youngest is a boy) - m - StaceyinLA 9:05 May 20
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- Dawn, your post makes me wish I also had boys. Perhaps I'll have grandsons down the road? 8-). nt - Anna 7:57 May 20
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- WOW!!! . - Susan 5:35 May 20
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- Wow, Dawn, I love this post! There's much truth to what you've said here...(m) - Colleen 3:22 May 20
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- I know exactly what you are saying . .. - Dawn K 5:04 May 20
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- Which is not to say, btw, that I think it's an either/or proposition. I'd gladly produce a Victor Davis Hanson or Wendell Berry. Renaissance men, unite! LOL (nt) - Colleen 3:33 May 20
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- Wendell Berry is one of my heroes, Colleen! :o) nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:22 May 20
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- Wendell Berry is one of my heroes, Colleen! :o) nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:22 May 20
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- I know exactly what you are saying . .. - Dawn K 5:04 May 20
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- Wow, Dawn - we come from different backgrounds but I know exactly what you mean - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 0:09 May 20
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- I can relate - Dawn K 5:16 May 20
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- I can relate - Dawn K 5:16 May 20
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- Dawn, sounds like you have a pretty mature young man there - Elizabeth 7:28 May 21
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- I'm definitely seeing both sides - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 21:58 May 19
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- good question (m) - ~FireFly~ 21:05 May 19
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- should read *My mom is a strong woman* (it's late) nm - ~FireFly~ 21:08 May 19
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- should read *My mom is a strong woman* (it's late) nm - ~FireFly~ 21:08 May 19
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- Pandia's Ancients for rhetoric stage is almost there. Really. Call Kathleen... - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 6:24 May 20
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- Nicole, I just looked at the website again, and where I saw "summer 2006" before has now... - Pam "Sister OOPS" in MD 19:08 May 20
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- OK, I emailed her, but one other Pandia question.... - Nicole 8:43 May 20
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- I think with any curriculum, in doing what you propose you really do shortchange both. But... - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 13:44 May 20
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- I confess I tweak curriculum materials all the time - Nicole 13:47 May 21
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- That's pretty much how I plan my whole year. - Jenny in Florida 7:47 May 22
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- thanks, I was leaning this way - Nicole 17:32 May 22
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- thanks, I was leaning this way - Nicole 17:32 May 22
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- That's pretty much how I plan my whole year. - Jenny in Florida 7:47 May 22
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- I confess I tweak curriculum materials all the time - Nicole 13:47 May 21
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- I think with any curriculum, in doing what you propose you really do shortchange both. But... - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 13:44 May 20
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- Nicole, I just looked at the website again, and where I saw "summer 2006" before has now... - Pam "Sister OOPS" in MD 19:08 May 20
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- Okay, I know this doesn't *sound* like it fits, but (m) - Michele in MN 2:49 May 20
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- did you buy the CDs of the Classics Conference, too? - Nicole 8:57 May 20
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- I did buy them, but after listening to the first two I'm not really (m) - Michele in MN 15:51 May 20
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- I did buy them, but after listening to the first two I'm not really (m) - Michele in MN 15:51 May 20
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- do they have a print catalogue? - Nicole 8:25 May 20
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- I did buy the study guides, and again I'm not very (m) - Michele in MN 15:57 May 20
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- I did buy the study guides, and again I'm not very (m) - Michele in MN 15:57 May 20
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- did you buy the CDs of the Classics Conference, too? - Nicole 8:57 May 20
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- No suggestions, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 20:07 May 19
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- What time period will you be studying? ... - Kareni 19:48 May 19
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- Re: What time period will you be studying? ... - Nicole 19:52 May 19
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- Am sending you mail. (nm) - Kareni 19:20 May 20
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- Am sending you mail. (nm) - Kareni 19:20 May 20
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- Re: What time period will you be studying? ... - Nicole 19:52 May 19
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- LOL! We've had this conversation, too! ;-) Here is how we "solved" it. - Carrie in NC 13:16 May 20
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- Yep we do..... - Melody In Tx 9:31 May 20
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- Some of this may be growth changes from being young students, moving towards working as high schoolers and adults. (m)... - Anna 8:13 May 20
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- I would love to switch to a weekly assignment list, but I'm not good at judging a week's worth of work... - Nan in Mass 8:51 May 20
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- Well... - Anna 10:15 May 20
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- Well... - Anna 10:15 May 20
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- I would love to switch to a weekly assignment list, but I'm not good at judging a week's worth of work... - Nan in Mass 8:51 May 20
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- Re: "Homework" - Beth 7:11 May 20
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- We have the same problem, sigh. nm - Nan in Mass 8:49 May 20
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- We have the same problem, sigh. nm - Nan in Mass 8:49 May 20
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- We school 4 days per week, with Friday (and yes, sometimes Saturday) as "catch-up" days, AND I assign... - ereks mom 7:05 May 20
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- If my girls didn't do some of their "for school" reading in the evenings, we'd never get done! (nt) - LoriM 4:24 May 20
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- Because of extracurricular activities, we make sure the school work is done, not follow the clock. (m) - Jane in NC 3:45 May 20
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- we do school work whenever we can... - ~FireFly~ 21:13 May 19
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- My problem is dh doesn't think the dc should have homework - Maverick 20:03 May 19
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- I get this look from my dh, too! Unbelievable! nt - Jana(NC) 5:49 May 20
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- I get this look from my dh, too! Unbelievable! nt - Jana(NC) 5:49 May 20
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- Re: "Homework" - Nicole 19:48 May 19
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- My STB 7th grader is the same way. - Beth in TN 19:34 May 19
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- Sounds EXACTLY like my STB *6th grade dd -- "snack breaks, potty breaks, tea time, playng with the cat..."! : ) nt - ereks mom 9:55 May 20
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- Beth, I believe my DS is your Dd's twin, he's finishing up 7th grade this year nt - Des 19:53 May 19
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- Same here...I finally had to tell him to quit stalling today because - Maverick 20:06 May 19
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- anything to stall the inevitable, I know I've got it too. nm - ~FireFly~ 21:17 May 19
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- anything to stall the inevitable, I know I've got it too. nm - ~FireFly~ 21:17 May 19
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- Same here...I finally had to tell him to quit stalling today because - Maverick 20:06 May 19
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- Sounds EXACTLY like my STB *6th grade dd -- "snack breaks, potty breaks, tea time, playng with the cat..."! : ) nt - ereks mom 9:55 May 20
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- Re: "Homework" - Des 19:22 May 19
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- This is why we do a reading-based Latin program... - Nan in Mass 6:34 May 20
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- Stacey, my ds took TL I in a co-op class (m) - Martha in NM 18:57 May 20
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- Mattha,just what *was* that curriculum??--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:59 May 21
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- We're using Videotext. It seems to be a good fit as of module V. nt - Martha in NM 18:46 May 21
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- Ah. That was our "first try" at Algebra a couple of years ago, and didn't work for my son. Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 7:28 May 22
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- Ah. That was our "first try" at Algebra a couple of years ago, and didn't work for my son. Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 7:28 May 22
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- We're using Videotext. It seems to be a good fit as of module V. nt - Martha in NM 18:46 May 21
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- Hi, Martha in NM!! (Waving from Ouray!) (nt) - Tina in Ouray, CO 20:28 May 20
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- And hello Tina ...waving to you from the East Mountains. nt - Martha in NM 18:35 May 21
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- And hello Tina ...waving to you from the East Mountains. nt - Martha in NM 18:35 May 21
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- Mattha,just what *was* that curriculum??--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:59 May 21
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- And I replied here <g> . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 23:15 May 19
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- Stacy, I answered below nt - Barb F. PA and AZ 22:15 May 19
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- Barb, found your reply below... - StaceyL in Canada 14:09 May 20
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- I should have replied here as well...the board moves so fast these days! Link to my post inside and nft. - Barb F. PA and AZ 23:44 May 19
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- Trying again; the link didn't take. If it doesn't post right, copy and paste the URL. nt - Barb F. PA and AZ 23:45 May 19
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- Trying again; the link didn't take. If it doesn't post right, copy and paste the URL. nt - Barb F. PA and AZ 23:45 May 19
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- Barb, found your reply below... - StaceyL in Canada 14:09 May 20
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- Oops--correction: I meant Teaching Co's Argumentation course, not Tools of Thinking (just as Lesley asks a little lower down). Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:33 May 19
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- Serge Lang is hte Walter Rudin of Abstract Algebra. He also wrote a high school geomtery text. - Adrian 20:22 May 19
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- Just purchased Teaching Textbooks Geometry, - GaMom3 16:46 May 19
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- What did you want them to do from TOG (m) - Valerie(TX) 17:48 May 19
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- The thing is... - Quiver0f10 4:03 May 20
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- Hi Quiver, - Valerie(TX) 12:26 May 20
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- Thanks for the suggestions. All 3 sound good. Now, to decide LOL nt - Quiver0f10 13:39 May 20
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- Thanks for the suggestions. All 3 sound good. Now, to decide LOL nt - Quiver0f10 13:39 May 20
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- What year will you be using? nt - Des 7:57 May 20
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- Year 1 redesign which is another reason I want to wait until next year. To have all 4 units be released nt - Quiver0f10 10:09 May 20
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- Year 1 redesign which is another reason I want to wait until next year. To have all 4 units be released nt - Quiver0f10 10:09 May 20
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- Hi Quiver, - Valerie(TX) 12:26 May 20
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- whoops. never mind. - Nicole 19:01 May 19
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- Re: What did you want them to do from TOG (m) - Nicole 18:53 May 19
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- The thing is... - Quiver0f10 4:03 May 20
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- Thank you. It sounds worthwhile, altough my oldest (rising 6th grader) is probably a bit young for it just yet. I may it to peruse on my own, though. (nt) - Colleen 2:49 May 20
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- Judging by that subject line, it's definitely the middle of the night! LOL (nt) - Colleen 2:50 May 20
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- Judging by that subject line, it's definitely the middle of the night! LOL (nt) - Colleen 2:50 May 20
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- I've got this also. I think it's great. My oldest son is taking the summer..... - Padmé 18:31 May 19
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- Our Write@Home Essay course used Lively Art of Writing, fyi!! (nt) - MaryM 19:46 May 19
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- Wow! Twilight Zone music should be playing. I know Brian liked the book...... - Padmé 20:08 May 19
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- If it's the same as ours was, they do assign readings and also sent a copy of the book! nt - MaryM 21:08 May 19
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- I'll take an extra copy of this book. I have to go to bedrooms to find it. nt - Padmé 5:18 May 20
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- I'll take an extra copy of this book. I have to go to bedrooms to find it. nt - Padmé 5:18 May 20
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- If it's the same as ours was, they do assign readings and also sent a copy of the book! nt - MaryM 21:08 May 19
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- Wow! Twilight Zone music should be playing. I know Brian liked the book...... - Padmé 20:08 May 19
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- Our Write@Home Essay course used Lively Art of Writing, fyi!! (nt) - MaryM 19:46 May 19
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- Re: Can any of you tell me how you've used "The Lively Art of Writing"? (m) - kate in seattle 18:18 May 19
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- I just finished teaching this...(more) - catherine 17:04 May 19 (2)
- Re: Can any of you tell me how you've used "The Lively Art of Writing"? (m) - one2go 16:44 May 19
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- To make a long story short, I never intended to stick with Singapore all the way through... - Adrian 20:12 May 19
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- well I've just worked up the courage to go against the grain with NEM.. - Trish 5:17 May 20
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- Certainly to the first question and Absolutely Not to the second. - Adrian 9:55 May 20
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- Certainly to the first question and Absolutely Not to the second. - Adrian 9:55 May 20
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- well I've just worked up the courage to go against the grain with NEM.. - Trish 5:17 May 20
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- Our Roman Roots nt - momof10 15:42 May 19
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- Re: Our Roman Roots - Laurie in ON 18:51 May 19
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- Re: Our Roman Roots - Laurie in ON 18:51 May 19
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- Latin Road to English Grammar - momof10 15:42 May 19
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- I think this is a great program for late Latin starters with parents... - Tiff 13:07 May 20
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- Re: Latin Road to English Grammar - Kathleen 15:47 May 19
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- I think this is a great program for late Latin starters with parents... - Tiff 13:07 May 20
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- Salvete nt - momof10 15:41 May 19
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- Schola Latina nt - momof10 15:41 May 19
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- Artes Latinae nt - momof10 15:41 May 19
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- Jenney Latin nt - momof10 15:41 May 19
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- Re: Jenney Latin - christineg 6:24 May 20
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- Re: Jenney Latin - christineg 6:24 May 20
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- Re: History texts other than Spielvogel - kate in seattle 20:17 May 19
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- say more about the big three! - Nicole 20:23 May 19
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- Re: say more about the big three! - kate in Seattle 1:39 May 20
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- Spielvogel's is a rich text - one2go 5:05 May 20
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- short history vs. western civ. - kate in seattle 13:01 May 20
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- short history vs. western civ. - kate in seattle 13:01 May 20
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- Thanks for all the detail! One more question:) - Cassie 4:56 May 20
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- Re: Thanks for all the detail! One more question:) - kate in seattle 13:14 May 20
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- Okay, more than one more question:) - Cassie 13:50 May 20
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- geography - kate in seattle 15:44 May 20
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- "World History Map Activities" sm - Cassie 5:25 May 21
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- Re: "World History Map Activities" sm - kate in seattle 13:27 May 21
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- Here's a link to the publisher; you can see a sample page ... - Kareni 10:13 May 21
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- This looks great! Is there anything comparable for U.S. geography? Just thinking ahead:) Thanks for posting the link! nt - Cassie 13:14 May 21
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- Here's one ... U.S. History Map Activities ... - Kareni 7:02 May 22
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- Perfect! Thanks so much for the idea and the link:) nt - Cassie 12:25 May 22
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- Perfect! Thanks so much for the idea and the link:) nt - Cassie 12:25 May 22
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- Here's one ... U.S. History Map Activities ... - Kareni 7:02 May 22
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- This looks great! Is there anything comparable for U.S. geography? Just thinking ahead:) Thanks for posting the link! nt - Cassie 13:14 May 21
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- Re: "World History Map Activities" sm - kate in seattle 13:27 May 21
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- It helps so much! Thanks:) nt - Cassie 16:22 May 20
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- "World History Map Activities" sm - Cassie 5:25 May 21
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- geography - kate in seattle 15:44 May 20
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- Okay, more than one more question:) - Cassie 13:50 May 20
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- Re: Thanks for all the detail! One more question:) - kate in seattle 13:14 May 20
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- Spielvogel's is a rich text - one2go 5:05 May 20
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- Re: say more about the big three! - kate in Seattle 1:39 May 20
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- say more about the big three! - Nicole 20:23 May 19
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- Re: History texts other than Spielvogel - one2go 17:03 May 19
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- A Short History of Western Civilisation -- who is the author? Thanks! nt - ereks mom 19:56 May 19
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- Is the author Alan Frederick Hattersley? - Nicole 20:16 May 19
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- Authors - one2go 4:21 May 20
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- Authors - one2go 4:21 May 20
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- Is the author Alan Frederick Hattersley? - Nicole 20:16 May 19
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- A Short History of Western Civilisation -- who is the author? Thanks! nt - ereks mom 19:56 May 19
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- We used Speilvogel this year but for next year we are going a different route. - Trish H 14:28 May 19
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- Wanted to add... - ereks mom 14:24 May 19
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- Anyone? Experience with Christian Light Publications' Greek course? TY! nt - ereks mom 6:48 May 20
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- Anyone? Experience with Christian Light Publications' Greek course? TY! nt - ereks mom 6:48 May 20
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- It depends what you mean by this... - LoriM 14:29 May 19
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- Being nosey here, but what is your local university?nt - Elizabeth 19:43 May 19
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- Oh, I figure I've said it often enough (c: - LoriM 4:21 May 20
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- Oh, I figure I've said it often enough (c: - LoriM 4:21 May 20
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- Being nosey here, but what is your local university?nt - Elizabeth 19:43 May 19
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- It's our plan with our CC - our CC has an A.A. completely DL - LH 12:33 May 19
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- Same here if we get to college at a young age. nt - srjbdl 12:52 May 19
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- Same here if we get to college at a young age. nt - srjbdl 12:52 May 19
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- Oops! Should say "home schooling college" nt - MI Mom 12:18 May 19
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- Thanks, Ladies!! nt - Karri 19:23 May 20
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- I don't think - Carrie in NC 13:10 May 19
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- I don't oversee the math (dh does).... - Anna 12:21 May 19
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- We tried Odyssey and then switched to Western Civ... - Nan in Mass 13:17 May 19
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- more about your switch? - Nicole 10:56 May 20
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- He takes notes... - Nan in Mass 10:58 May 21
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- He takes notes... - Nan in Mass 10:58 May 21
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- more about your switch? - Nicole 10:56 May 20
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- The difference in a nutshell... - Anna 12:30 May 19
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- one more question - Nicole 12:39 May 19
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- Oh, you're not going to like my reply ;-)... - Anna 12:47 May 19
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- if we have the knowledge quest world history maps - Nicole 19:16 May 19
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- None of it is really necessary 8-). I have both KQ maps and these... - Anna 20:12 May 19
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- None of it is really necessary 8-). I have both KQ maps and these... - Anna 20:12 May 19
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- Anna, tell me about the document exercise book (more) - kate in seattle 18:21 May 19
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- Well... - Anna 20:07 May 19
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- will i (the teacher) have to think out the answer for myself or is there some "answer key" (more) - kate in seattle 1:45 May 20
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- No answ key but documents, themselves, are double-spaced so they're really easy to read. nt - Anna 7:45 May 20
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- And short (forgot to say ;-), each running ~3-6 double-spaced pgs. nt - Anna 7:47 May 20
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- And short (forgot to say ;-), each running ~3-6 double-spaced pgs. nt - Anna 7:47 May 20
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- No answ key but documents, themselves, are double-spaced so they're really easy to read. nt - Anna 7:45 May 20
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- will i (the teacher) have to think out the answer for myself or is there some "answer key" (more) - kate in seattle 1:45 May 20
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- Well... - Anna 20:07 May 19
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- if we have the knowledge quest world history maps - Nicole 19:16 May 19
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- Oh, you're not going to like my reply ;-)... - Anna 12:47 May 19
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- one more question - Nicole 12:39 May 19
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- Anna... - Barbara B. 15:11 May 20
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- Teaching Company's "Argumentation: The Study of Effective Reasoning" . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 20:51 May 19
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- Thank you for your response. I wondered about this because......(m).... - Lesley 21:22 May 19
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- Rhetoric . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:37 May 19
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- Rhetoric . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:37 May 19
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- Thank you for your response. I wondered about this because......(m).... - Lesley 21:22 May 19
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- Not much...(m) - Kathleen 9:49 May 20
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- Thank you, Kathleen! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 12:36 May 20
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- Thank you, Kathleen! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 12:36 May 20
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- What do you think about summer college courses? - Tessa 11:39 May 19
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- Yes, plus all pertinent diagrams need to be drawn and labeled for their notebook (nt) - Trish H 13:43 May 19
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- Re: Apologia science - Beth 11:59 May 19
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- Yes again. (m) - lamb 11:04 May 19
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- I have taught mine to take notes like I did for college... - melody in tx 11:03 May 19
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- Melody--revealing ignorance here... - Lynne 9:43 May 20
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- I forgot to add. The twins have gotten 95-100 on each test. IMHO Vocab is SO important.nm. - Melody In Tx 11:48 May 19
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- Melody--revealing ignorance here... - Lynne 9:43 May 20
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- Yes, my ds has... - ereks mom 10:14 May 19
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- I'm not sure what you mean...(m) - Kathleen 10:02 May 19
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- This is what I did too (m) - Dawn K 12:12 May 19
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- I did this too! nt - Jan P. 11:18 May 19
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- This is what I did too (m) - Dawn K 12:12 May 19
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- The only thing I would add would be... - Gloria 9:41 May 19
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- Thanks so much for the imput! (nt) - Pat H 10:28 May 19
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- Thanks so much for the imput! (nt) - Pat H 10:28 May 19
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- We are in Gileskirk for humanities and don't want a heavy duty astronomy curriculum, if you know what I mean! - Robin 8:44 May 20
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- We are going to follow WTM suggestion and use Self-Teaching Guide...m - Chris in VA 16:26 May 19
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- I would like to know this as well. - Mel In Tx 11:51 May 19
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- I bought a softcover ed. used for around $20. (nt) - Beth in OH 6:15 May 21
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- Check abebooks.com - one2go 6:54 May 20
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- Check www.half.com. - Jenny in Florida 20:52 May 19
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- I bought a softcover ed. used for around $20. (nt) - Beth in OH 6:15 May 21
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- My dd has really enjoyed... - Beth in OH 9:41 May 19
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- My dd did Jacob's geometry this year (more) - Trish H 13:53 May 19
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- I think I understand what you mean... - Lynne 6:52 May 20
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- Imo, the "Why?" is the most important part! - Maverick 22:20 May 19
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- I think I understand what you mean... - Lynne 6:52 May 20
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- Here's a humbling confession......... - lizzie 11:02 May 19
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- My dd had a similar experience... - Laura in CT 13:25 May 19
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- My dd had a similar experience... - Laura in CT 13:25 May 19
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- Re: What are the cons regarding Jacob's Geometry? nt - frank_shic 9:53 May 19
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- Actually, I have a copy of the student book and liked it . Just looking for other pov's before commiting. nt - Laurie4b 10:11 May 19
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- Actually, I have a copy of the student book and liked it . Just looking for other pov's before commiting. nt - Laurie4b 10:11 May 19
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- No step by step solutions manual. - MaryM 7:02 May 19
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- This is one of the reasons I'm leaning more toward Lial's than Jacob's. (nt) - Colleen 16:07 May 19
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- so does that mean that for proofs, the teacher would need to figure each one out? nt - Laurie4b 7:32 May 19
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- No, the steps for completing the proofs are in the teacher book... - Deb in PA 8:40 May 19
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- Not quite. the answer for each step of the proof is provided in the TM. - MaryM 8:37 May 19
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- I really like the approach but this is a major drawback. My DH was a math major so I make him do it. LOL (nt) - Pat H 8:16 May 19
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- No, the steps for completing the proofs are in the teacher book... - Deb in PA 8:40 May 19
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- This is one of the reasons I'm leaning more toward Lial's than Jacob's. (nt) - Colleen 16:07 May 19
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- Thank you for the suggestions, everyone! :o) nm - LisaNY 12:17 May 19
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- Hmmm, maybe you should write one & educate us! - Julie in MN 7:37 May 19
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- I think these two books would fit the bill... - Cassie 11:21 May 19
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- Thanks - what ages are these written for? nt - Julie in MN 14:23 May 19
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- Re: Thanks - what ages are these written for? nt - Cassie 16:03 May 19
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- I was hoping for a little younger but thank you! nt - Julie in MN 21:22 May 19
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- I was hoping for a little younger but thank you! nt - Julie in MN 21:22 May 19
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- Re: Thanks - what ages are these written for? nt - Cassie 16:03 May 19
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- Thank you, Cassie! I just came back from getting "History of the Jews" at the library. :o) nm - LisaNY 12:17 May 19
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- Great! I really would like to know how you like it:) sm - Cassie 13:49 May 19
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- Great! I really would like to know how you like it:) sm - Cassie 13:49 May 19
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- Thanks - what ages are these written for? nt - Julie in MN 14:23 May 19
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- LOL! There's an idea! :o) nm - LisaNY 9:55 May 19
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- I think these two books would fit the bill... - Cassie 11:21 May 19
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- "A History of the Jews", Paul Johnson, and "Constantine's Sword", James Carroll nt - Cassie 7:15 May 19
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- Thomas Cahill's "Gift of the Jews" nt - Nissi 6:32 May 19
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- You want to preread this one, though. The explicit description in the beginning is rather off-putting. WAY over the top, IMO. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:14 May 19
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- Are you referring to Cahill's discussion of the Epic of Gilgamesh? (sm) - MFS 16:17 May 19
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- I'd add, though... - MFS 16:26 May 19
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- Yes, of course this is the part of which I was writing. I wasn't offended. I didn't throw... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 16:51 May 19
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- I had very nearly... - MFS 16:57 May 19
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- Hey, now there's an internym! The older I get though, the easier I'm finding it. :-D nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 18:05 May 19
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- Hey, now there's an internym! The older I get though, the easier I'm finding it. :-D nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 18:05 May 19
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- I had very nearly... - MFS 16:57 May 19
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- Yes, of course this is the part of which I was writing. I wasn't offended. I didn't throw... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 16:51 May 19
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- I'd add, though... - MFS 16:26 May 19
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- not consistent with moderation, then, eh, SFSOM? - Laurie4b 10:31 May 19
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- It was just... out of the blue and STRANGE, considering the tone of the rest of the book. Breathless and... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:11 May 19
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- Your cigarette remark made me chuckle! (nm) - Kareni 14:27 May 19
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- Your cigarette remark made me chuckle! (nm) - Kareni 14:27 May 19
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- It was just... out of the blue and STRANGE, considering the tone of the rest of the book. Breathless and... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:11 May 19
(1)
- Are you referring to Cahill's discussion of the Epic of Gilgamesh? (sm) - MFS 16:17 May 19
(4)
- You want to preread this one, though. The explicit description in the beginning is rather off-putting. WAY over the top, IMO. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:14 May 19
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- Wow where are you seeing these prices? - Jan P. 11:20 May 19
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- abebooks is a legitimate site... - Jill W., professional bookseller here... 9:50 May 19
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- ORDERED MUCH FROM THEM WITH GREAT SERVICE! - RENEER 5:08 May 19
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- I've ordered from them and never had a problem. nm - Nan in Mass 4:11 May 19
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- Re: Abebooks.com - Ever heard of it? - one2go 3:43 May 19
(0)
- Yes, I've used them, always with great service. nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 22:32 May 18
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- I can't remember if I've actually purchased from them or not, but... - Lori D. 22:27 May 18
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- Re: Thinking ahead a little. What about Chinese? - frank_shic 9:58 May 19
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- Where to find it - Emily T. 7:38 May 19
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- Re: Thinking ahead a little. What about Chinese? - Laurie4b 6:51 May 19
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- ITA...not easy to learn, but a great thing to study... - Cathy in TX 10:29 May 19
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- ITA...not easy to learn, but a great thing to study... - Cathy in TX 10:29 May 19
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- Yep, ds13 and dd9 both began Mandarin this year. I think it will be invaluable. nt - Raders Fan 21:06 May 18
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- What materials are they using? (nt) - Colleen 16:06 May 19
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- What materials are they using? (nt) - Colleen 16:06 May 19
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- Along these lines, what else? <sm> - Pamela 20:57 May 18
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- Re: Along these lines, what else? <sm> - Nan in Mass 3:57 May 19
(2)
- Yeah, I feel like *I* have gotten a chance to consider what *I* want for *me* too <sm> - Pamela 4:48 May 19
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- I'm dragging my children through some of the things I want to learn... - Nan in Mass 7:04 May 19
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- I'm dragging my children through some of the things I want to learn... - Nan in Mass 7:04 May 19
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- Yeah, I feel like *I* have gotten a chance to consider what *I* want for *me* too <sm> - Pamela 4:48 May 19
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- Re: Along these lines, what else? <sm> - Nan in Mass 3:57 May 19
(2)
- Tina, what about the Teaching Company series Argumentation?... - Nan in Mass 4:09 May 19
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- Re: Tina, what about the Teaching Company series Argumentation?... - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:29 May 19
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- Re: Tina, what about the Teaching Company series Argumentation?... - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:29 May 19
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- Re: 8th grade secular logic question - Tina in Ouray, CO 22:10 May 18
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- Thanks Tina - you are the local Logic Goddess, aren't you? I'll check - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:35 May 18
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- Thanks Tina - you are the local Logic Goddess, aren't you? I'll check - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:35 May 18
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- I have heard about the same thing. - Jan P. 10:49 May 19
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- I don't know - our teacher's manual was written in Spanish! Maybe ask a Spanish teacher? nt - Julie in MN 7:40 May 19
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- Lisa, I think the general wisdom is that one should work through as MANY different preps as possible. So it would no doubt be worth it if cost isn't prohibitive. nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 22:34 May 18
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- Well.....I just purchased (but don't have in hand yet) (m) - Kathleen 20:48 May 18
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- Is there anything like this for Koine Greek? nt - ereks mom 7:22 May 19
(9)
- OK, here's something else... - Laura in CT 13:47 May 19
(2)
- I just went through dh's library of Greek materials (he's a pastor & had Greek in seminary) & guess what I found??... - ereks mom 14:39 May 19
(1)
- Gold mine--great! nt - Laura in CT 15:05 May 19
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- Gold mine--great! nt - Laura in CT 15:05 May 19
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- I just went through dh's library of Greek materials (he's a pastor & had Greek in seminary) & guess what I found??... - ereks mom 14:39 May 19
(1)
- Mounce's Basics of Biblical Greek... - Laura in CT 7:27 May 19
(5)
- Ha! This is what my brother used for his intensive seminary course last year. nt - Laurel in CA 11:49 May 19
(0)
- DH really likes this book. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:19 May 19
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- TY! Do you know how this compares with Machen's New Testament Greek for Beginners? (sm) - ereks mom 7:52 May 19
(2)
- Listen to Christine... - Laura in CT 13:35 May 19
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- Re: TY! Do you know how this compares with Machen's New Testament Greek for Beginners? (sm) - christineg 10:46 May 19
(0)
- Listen to Christine... - Laura in CT 13:35 May 19
(0)
- Ha! This is what my brother used for his intensive seminary course last year. nt - Laurel in CA 11:49 May 19
(0)
- OK, here's something else... - Laura in CT 13:47 May 19
(2)
- Is there anything like this for Koine Greek? nt - ereks mom 7:22 May 19
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- I have the student edition and study guide... - LauraC 3:41 May 19
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- It really depends on *your* needs... - Anna 18:40 May 18
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- ISBN for the teacher's edition? - Nicole 10:25 May 20
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- ISBN for the teacher's edition? - Nicole 10:25 May 20
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- We're doing fine with the student edition. Got it on Amazon.com used very inexpensively (I think it was $8, but definitely less than $20.)nt) - Laurie4b 18:21 May 18
(0)
- English 3200 - Lisa TX 6:43 May 19
(5)
- Grammar Errors - LIsa TX 7:52 May 19
(1)
- Haha, that's just Murphy's Law kicking in! nt - Anna 8:21 May 19
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- Haha, that's just Murphy's Law kicking in! nt - Anna 8:21 May 19
(0)
- Found it (m) - Lisa TX 6:49 May 19
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- So, do you have the English 3200 or the English 3200 with Writing Applications? I also noticed - ereks mom 7:25 May 19
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- The cover is missing .... - Lisa TX 7:48 May 19
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- The cover is missing .... - Lisa TX 7:48 May 19
(0)
- So, do you have the English 3200 or the English 3200 with Writing Applications? I also noticed - ereks mom 7:25 May 19
(1)
- Grammar Errors - LIsa TX 7:52 May 19
(1)
- I've never used HGW but I can put in a good vote for EGP as a painless method of reviewing grammar skills. nt - Anna 18:43 May 18
(0)
- Re: Combining Tapestry of Grace and IEW - Anna 18:53 May 18
(0)
- Two ideas..... - Gwen in VA 17:59 May 18
(0)
- And my dh posted below, but he put it under Pat H's reply (I guess he read that part last. He's not exactly a message board guy, lol!). nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:25 May 18
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- Re: High School Spanish/ Visual Link, Power Glide, others??? - Dana in WA 10:48 May 19
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- We used visual Link (more) - MaryM 14:47 May 18
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- My son has had Spanish 1. How could he do Visual Link? - Jan P. 20:43 May 18
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- Re: My son has had Spanish 1. How could he do Visual Link? - MaryM 21:10 May 18
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- Re: My son has had Spanish 1. How could he do Visual Link? - MaryM 21:10 May 18
(0)
- Is Visual Link Spanish equivalent to High School Spanish I? nt - Karri 17:22 May 18
(1)
- The whole program yields two years of high school Sapnish language - MaryM 17:50 May 18
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- The whole program yields two years of high school Sapnish language - MaryM 17:50 May 18
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- How long did this take each week? nm - Nan in Mass 15:32 May 18
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- You can move at any pace you want to but we did it for 20-30 minutes a day, 5x's wk.nt - MaryM 15:49 May 18
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- You can move at any pace you want to but we did it for 20-30 minutes a day, 5x's wk.nt - MaryM 15:49 May 18
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- My son has had Spanish 1. How could he do Visual Link? - Jan P. 20:43 May 18
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- Thanks to you both for the ideas! nm - Cynde 12:16 May 19
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- Scholars Online is offering a Playwriting course... - LaJuana 0:57 May 19
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- Wow! ... thanks and a question - Cynde 12:25 May 19
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- Re: Wow! ... thanks and a question - LaJuana 23:26 May 19
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- Re: Wow! ... thanks and a question - LaJuana 23:26 May 19
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- Wow! ... thanks and a question - Cynde 12:25 May 19
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- I believe that Hewitt has a syllabus for creative writing. She could do it independently or through their service. (nm) - Kareni 19:13 May 18
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- Yes! Rigorous and self-directed. Very good resource. NT - MamaBess 14:15 May 18
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- We used Foundations of Western Civ I... - Beth in OH 18:23 May 18
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- Debbie, I haven't used it, but.... - Emily T. 12:56 May 19
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- National Center for Consistutional Studies Web address - Debbie Warner 7:38 May 22
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- National Center for Consistutional Studies Web address - Debbie Warner 7:38 May 22
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- The ones I rely on most... - Anna 15:38 May 18
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- we have Elements of Style... and not to sound dumb, but here goes... - ~FireFly~ 21:22 May 19
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- Thank you, Anna (m) - Barbara B. 8:16 May 19
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- Replied at top of board. nt - Anna 11:07 May 19
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- Replied at top of board. nt - Anna 11:07 May 19
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- Is that EB White as in novelist? I have not heard of this source before? nt - momof7 20:12 May 18
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- That's right. Elements of Style is pretty much a standard book for writers...(m) - Kathleen 22:19 May 18
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- Yes, it is a nice little book - Melody In Tx 8:09 May 19
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- Yes, it is a nice little book - Melody In Tx 8:09 May 19
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- That's right. Elements of Style is pretty much a standard book for writers...(m) - Kathleen 22:19 May 18
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- we have Elements of Style... and not to sound dumb, but here goes... - ~FireFly~ 21:22 May 19
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- Thank you everyone for all your help. nt - Julia 19:02 May 19
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- Re: Logic progession???? - Tina in Ouray, CO 17:17 May 18
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- Tina, I agree with you except to fine-tune a point... - Barb F. PA and AZ 20:55 May 18
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- Help! So does that mean... - StaceyL in Canada 17:27 May 19
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- Why do you think he can't get it... - Barb F. PA and AZ 22:14 May 19
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- Why do you think he can't get it... - Barb F. PA and AZ 22:14 May 19
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- Interesting observation! . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:35 May 18
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- Well, literally - Barb F. PA and AZ 21:33 May 19
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- Well, literally - Barb F. PA and AZ 21:33 May 19
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- Help! So does that mean... - StaceyL in Canada 17:27 May 19
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- Tina, I've noticed that you've mentioned material logic a few times (although not in this particular post) and I wonder why you don't mention Cothran's Material Logic? - Robin in Tx 17:53 May 18
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- Cothran's Material Logic - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:47 May 18
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- Thank you, Tina. nt - Robin in Tx 22:31 May 18
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- Thank you, Tina. nt - Robin in Tx 22:31 May 18
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- Cothran's Material Logic - Tina in Ouray, CO 21:47 May 18
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- Tina, I agree with you except to fine-tune a point... - Barb F. PA and AZ 20:55 May 18
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- One family's experience: TL is tough for 7th gr. - Laurel in CA 11:55 May 18
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- This was our experience too. In 8th grade it has worked well (nt) - Moira in MA 14:35 May 18
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- This was our experience too. In 8th grade it has worked well (nt) - Moira in MA 14:35 May 18
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- What is TWEM ? nm - Lorraine in BC 14:41 May 18
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- The Well-Educated Mind, by SWB. nt - Anna 15:45 May 18
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- The Well-Educated Mind, by SWB. nt - Anna 15:45 May 18
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- Luann, my experience is much like yours; I really enjoyed TWEM, but could not make it through HTRAB. I plan to give it another try this summer. (more) - SusanAR 11:50 May 18
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- SWB said to skip the first three chapters of How to Read a Book... - Karri 20:20 May 18
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- SWB said to skip the first three chapters of How to Read a Book... - Karri 20:20 May 18
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- Yep, both. nt - Anna 11:45 May 18
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- My vote is for both if you have the time! (nt) - Kathleen 10:55 May 18
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- Anna and Kathleen-- in what order and . . .? Thanks! - Luann in ID 11:52 May 18
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- HTRAB first... - Midwest Momma 12:25 May 18
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- Haha, my dd's would say the same thing.... - Anna 15:43 May 18
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- Yep, this came from Aileen E., back on April 30, 1903 (m) - Kathleen 12:53 May 18
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- I just found Aileen's post in my 3-ring. I have a feeling my 3-rings aren't as organized as Kathleen's :-) m - Luann in ID 13:52 May 18
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- Oh, I also found a post from Janie -- - Luann in ID 13:57 May 18
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- Oh, I also found a post from Janie -- - Luann in ID 13:57 May 18
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- I just found Aileen's post in my 3-ring. I have a feeling my 3-rings aren't as organized as Kathleen's :-) m - Luann in ID 13:52 May 18
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- LOL! Our dd's should meet. It sounds like something mine would say. Thanks. I'm printing it. nt - Luann in ID 12:42 May 18
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- Haha, my dd's would say the same thing.... - Anna 15:43 May 18
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- HTRAB first... - Midwest Momma 12:25 May 18
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- Anna and Kathleen-- in what order and . . .? Thanks! - Luann in ID 11:52 May 18
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- Re: How to Read a Book or TWEM or both or neither? - ~FireFly~ 10:23 May 18
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- Just bought my set this year. - Laurie4b 10:17 May 18
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- Is the Skills Practice book the TM? - Sandra 11:58 May 19
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- Is the Skills Practice book the TM? - Sandra 11:58 May 19
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- My set says Addison Wesley, but it's a 2nd edition set I bought at Half Price books. nt - Padmé 10:14 May 18
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- TY! nt - ereks mom 19:51 May 19
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- www.worldatlas.com nt - Lynne 10:57 May 18
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- Oops! That should say "South Sandwich Islands" (not Hawaii, but in the same area as the Falklands/Malvinas). nt - ereks mom 10:17 May 18
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- try these - leslie 10:19 May 18
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- try these - leslie 10:19 May 18
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- What is the Archive for Lost Tools of Writing? nt - Tara in FL 15:51 May 18
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- Re: What is the Archive for Lost Tools of Writing? nt - Kathleen 17:07 May 18
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- Re: What is the Archive for Lost Tools of Writing? nt - Kathleen 17:07 May 18
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- You're welcome! I found the posts very enlightening, too. (nt) - Kathleen 10:58 May 18
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- Re: What level would you say the Gueber books are - Story of the 13 Colonies; Story of the Greeks; Story of the Romans? nt - Tina in Ouray, CO 9:56 May 18
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- I say really perfect for middle school-age (7th/8th grades), though there is plenty in them I never learned... nt - StaceyinLA 8:49 May 18
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- Oh! I was going to ask this question? So is there one like it for Renaissance &/or Reformation? - Cathy 9:39 May 18
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- I don't know about an e-book, but they definitely have Ren & Ref, and early US History books - nt - StaceyinLA 7:54 May 19
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- I don't know about an e-book, but they definitely have Ren & Ref, and early US History books - nt - StaceyinLA 7:54 May 19
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- Oh! I was going to ask this question? So is there one like it for Renaissance &/or Reformation? - Cathy 9:39 May 18
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- LOL! (really!) Love the comment about the legs! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:33 May 18
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- Re: LOL! (really!) Love the comment about the legs! (m) - Nan in Mass 8:41 May 18
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- Re: LOL! (really!) Love the comment about the legs! (m) - Nan in Mass 8:41 May 18
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- We are using Lial's and I really like it... - Jann in TX 8:16 May 19
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- Something I've been wondering about... I still have a College Algebra textbook that I like. I wonder why I couldn't just use *that*? Just wondering outloud... not trying to hijack your thread or anything :o) nt - Robin in Tx 23:20 May 18
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- Thanks, all... I forget how "good" I was at math in school and still took College Algebra (and I did learn quite a bit in that course in spite of my high school math success). Sometimes I just get so tired of looking for the perfect program when I have resources sitting on my shelf, but I think this is a case where I'll need to find an appropriate text for dd. Thanks again! nt - Robin in Tx 19:18 May 19
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- A College Algebra text would also be missing some... - Jann in TX 8:02 May 19
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- You could BUT the pace is very fast, so not as much practice, etc. You may well end up supplementing. nt - Laurie4b 6:53 May 19
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- When my daughter was little, this is almost exactly what we did <sm> - Pamela 4:59 May 19
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- Re: Something I've been wondering about... I still have a College Algebra textbook that I like. I wonder why I couldn't just use *that*? Just wondering outloud... not trying to hijack your thread or anything :o) nt - one2go 4:22 May 19
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- IMHO: I think this assessment is pretty much right on and it makes a good case for "unschooling". - Adrian 7:56 May 19
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- The tricky bit is the SATs... - Nan in Mass 18:35 May 19
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- That's a good point... - Adrian 18:59 May 19
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- I've heard the same argument made for NEM. I can't decide whether... - Nan in Mass 6:55 May 20
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- You might be able to guess what my answer is going to be, but I'll answer you above... (nt) - Adrian 10:36 May 20
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- You might be able to guess what my answer is going to be, but I'll answer you above... (nt) - Adrian 10:36 May 20
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- I've heard the same argument made for NEM. I can't decide whether... - Nan in Mass 6:55 May 20
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- A bit tricky when the college of choice requires 3.5 (or more) maths and names 2 or 3 of them <sm> - Pamela 18:47 May 19
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- That's a good point... - Adrian 18:59 May 19
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- The tricky bit is the SATs... - Nan in Mass 18:35 May 19
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- IMHO: I think this assessment is pretty much right on and it makes a good case for "unschooling". - Adrian 7:56 May 19
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- Thanks, all... I forget how "good" I was at math in school and still took College Algebra (and I did learn quite a bit in that course in spite of my high school math success). Sometimes I just get so tired of looking for the perfect program when I have resources sitting on my shelf, but I think this is a case where I'll need to find an appropriate text for dd. Thanks again! nt - Robin in Tx 19:18 May 19
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- Will someone please talk about NEM? This is another I'm looking into...nt - Susan in TN 16:46 May 18
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- My ds likes NEM because it's more of the great type of challenging, "look at it from various angles" math he loves. - Charlotte 15:31 May 19
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- The deciding considerations for us was - Laurie4b 6:58 May 19
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- We're using it and liking it, but we combine with Keys to. nm - Nan in Mass 4:17 May 19
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- We used quite a bit of NEM 1 - one2go 4:13 May 19
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- I'll throw out my opinion... - Lynne 18:39 May 18
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- Yes, and I worried that as we progressed through the NEM series that the support would tail off... - Laura in CT 7:38 May 19
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- Our NEM1 experiences this year... - Lori D. 22:25 May 18
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- We thought the same thing. Moved to TT Alg 1 instead. Loved (and understood) it! (nt) - Sandy in Indy 21:16 May 18
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- Yes, and I worried that as we progressed through the NEM series that the support would tail off... - Laura in CT 7:38 May 19
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- My ds likes NEM because it's more of the great type of challenging, "look at it from various angles" math he loves. - Charlotte 15:31 May 19
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- Comments on MUS Algebra 1 - Ruth in Ottawa 9:34 May 18
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- Ruth... - Jill, OK in VA 11:03 May 18
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- not Ruth but can help - Alyce 15:16 May 18
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- A different point of view - momof7 18:36 May 18
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- A different point of view - momof7 18:36 May 18
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- not Ruth but can help - Alyce 15:16 May 18
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- Ruth... - Jill, OK in VA 11:03 May 18
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- I use Paul Foerster's because I feel that it its the most comprehensive. - SusanAR 9:32 May 18
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- Where do you get this?nt - VeRonica 5:56 May 19
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- You can order it new from Prentice Hall Publishers. nt - Laurie4b 6:54 May 19
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- You can order it new from Prentice Hall Publishers. nt - Laurie4b 6:54 May 19
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- You know, it's funny you mention LaJuana...I read one of her posts about Foerster's, lol! (m) - Jill, OK in VA 11:20 May 18
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- Have you seen it up close and personal? :) Testimony from nonmath mom. - Laurie4b 13:08 May 18
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- I have an old Foerster (1st edition) and it is very readable - Maverick 18:25 May 18
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- I have an old Foerster (1st edition) and it is very readable - Maverick 18:25 May 18
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- Have you seen it up close and personal? :) Testimony from nonmath mom. - Laurie4b 13:08 May 18
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- We also use Foerster's Algebra I. I chose it over UCSMP and Jacob's. Here's why: - Laurie4b 9:47 May 18
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- Ditto to thinking Foerster's the best out there. - momof7 12:55 May 18
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- **blush** I obviously realize it is a word, I meant is that how you spell it. :) - momof7 13:28 May 18
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- **blush** I obviously realize it is a word, I meant is that how you spell it. :) - momof7 13:28 May 18
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- Ditto to thinking Foerster's the best out there. - momof7 12:55 May 18
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- Where do you get this?nt - VeRonica 5:56 May 19
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- I've used several and looked at more - this is LONG... - StaceyinLA 9:11 May 18
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- Yes, a great jumping off point! Thanks! nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:23 May 18
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- Yes, a great jumping off point! Thanks! nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:23 May 18
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- Saxon in our view is most like Rod and Staff. My kids feel R&S is better.... - Padmé 8:51 May 18
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- See... - Jill, OK in VA 10:51 May 18
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- Our oldest was 3 months premature. Rod & Staff was perfect.... - Padmé 11:14 May 18
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- Our oldest was 3 months premature. Rod & Staff was perfect.... - Padmé 11:14 May 18
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- See... - Jill, OK in VA 10:51 May 18
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- And, now for something completely different.... (or the same ole thing from me)... Gelfand - Adrian 8:39 May 18
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- Calculus suggestions? nt - Barbara B. 11:40 May 18
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- Well, I do have a recommendation... - Adrian 22:02 May 18
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- Well, I do have a recommendation... - Adrian 22:02 May 18
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- Okay, now, Adrian.... - Jill, OK in VA 10:47 May 18
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- Well, if I didn't think *you* could do it, then I certainly wouldn't recommend it for your child! - Adrian 21:42 May 18
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- You know, after seeing the sample pages on amazon.com... - Jill, OK in VA 6:31 May 19
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- Sweet! :o) - Adrian 7:45 May 19
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- Sweet! :o) - Adrian 7:45 May 19
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- You know, after seeing the sample pages on amazon.com... - Jill, OK in VA 6:31 May 19
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- Amazon has some sample pages. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:00 May 18
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- Well, if I didn't think *you* could do it, then I certainly wouldn't recommend it for your child! - Adrian 21:42 May 18
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- Okay, Adrian. Curiosity will lead me to buy Gelfand's book one of these days. (m) - Jane in NC 10:10 May 18
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- He uses the quadratic equation. That is all I'll say here since you are getting the book. (nt) - Adrian 21:19 May 18
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- He uses the quadratic equation. That is all I'll say here since you are getting the book. (nt) - Adrian 21:19 May 18
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- Forgot to mention: Gelfand was Kolmogorov's student and he rana similar program for children in the USSR until he went to Rutgers here in America. (nt) - Adrian 8:44 May 18
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- Calculus suggestions? nt - Barbara B. 11:40 May 18
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- What we've used - Deb in PA 8:37 May 18
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- *Thank* you, this is very helpful. It sounds like some of our children are very similar, lol! nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:18 May 18
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- *Thank* you, this is very helpful. It sounds like some of our children are very similar, lol! nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:18 May 18
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- Ya know, Jill, I really think it'd be worth your time to run some searches...(m) - Colleen 8:36 May 18
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- Well... - Jill, OK in VA 15:07 May 18
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- Well... - Jill, OK in VA 15:07 May 18
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- I love VideoText! not enough time to elaborate. Website is "videotext.com" their description is accurate. nt - karon 8:32 May 18
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- Rod & Staff is my pick and their HS (#9 & #10) are excellent. I just got 9 - can't wait for next year. nt - karon 8:34 May 18
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- My DS is using WS - Des 8:24 May 18
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- I have a high schooler using Grammar and Comp IV (m) - Pat H 7:45 May 18
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- Re: I have a high schooler using Grammar and Comp IV (m) - Karin 7:58 May 18 (1)
- My oldest was in ps and not an enthusiastic student... - Nan in Mass 16:52 May 18
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- I know I have said this before... - MamaBess 14:36 May 18 (1)
- Hey, Jean, I've got a reluctant student, too (15yos). We just keep - ~FireFly~ 9:11 May 18
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- Hey, Jean, I've got a reluctant student, too (15yos). We just keep - ~FireFly~ 9:11 May 18
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- Hey, Jean, I've got a reluctant student, too (15yos). We just keep - ~FireFly~ 9:02 May 18
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- Well his dad wants to send him to PS if he doesn't shape up. I really want to avoid that nt - Quiver0f10 14:13 May 18
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- That's partly why DS went to school the first part of this year...(m) - ~FireFly~ 19:26 May 18
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- Sounds so like my ds (m) - Elizabeth 19:59 May 19
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- exactly!! nm - ~FireFly~ 21:25 May 19
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- exactly!! nm - ~FireFly~ 21:25 May 19
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- Sounds so like my ds (m) - Elizabeth 19:59 May 19
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- That's partly why DS went to school the first part of this year...(m) - ~FireFly~ 19:26 May 18
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- he also, wants to go into the military...I can't see that esp w/his attitude towards authority. That's why DH is stepping in to help me... - ~FF~ 9:07 May 18
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- Don't worry, drill sargeants are used to young guys like him......;-) nt - srjbdl 11:04 May 18
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- LOL... my DH was in the Marines and has that drill sgt. voice. :O) - ~FireFly~ 18:09 May 18
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- LOL... my DH was in the Marines and has that drill sgt. voice. :O) - ~FireFly~ 18:09 May 18
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- Don't worry, drill sargeants are used to young guys like him......;-) nt - srjbdl 11:04 May 18
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- Well his dad wants to send him to PS if he doesn't shape up. I really want to avoid that nt - Quiver0f10 14:13 May 18
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- ((((Jean)))) a few thoughts. My cousin is an army recruiter (m) - Pat H 6:57 May 18
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- Thanks (more) - Quiver0f10 14:04 May 18
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- Jean, I really don't think it will hurt his chances of getting in (m) - Pat H 14:51 May 18
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- A caution - Laurie4b 18:27 May 18
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- Laurie, this is a good point. Before dh posted below... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:29 May 18
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- Laurie, this is a good point. Before dh posted below... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:29 May 18
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- View from active duty - SFC in MD, Pam in MD's husband 17:40 May 18
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- Thanks Pat (more) - Quiver0f10 15:34 May 18
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- Re: Thanks Pat (more) - K in MI 16:42 May 18
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- I hope this is successful for you...the next time I get to talk with cousin (he leaves tomorrow for 4 months doing something dangerous that he can't talk about) I will ask him how to get in contact with someone to do mentoring. (nt) - Pat H 15:43 May 18
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- Re: Thanks Pat (more) - K in MI 16:42 May 18
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- A caution - Laurie4b 18:27 May 18
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- Jean, I really don't think it will hurt his chances of getting in (m) - Pat H 14:51 May 18
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- Thanks (more) - Quiver0f10 14:04 May 18
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- I would - Des 6:54 May 18
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- He wants to be on the front line *sigh* - Quiver0f10 14:03 May 18
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- He wants to be on the front line *sigh* - Quiver0f10 14:03 May 18
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- Re: What if your student doesn't want to learn? - K in MI 6:54 May 18
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- I should look into American School. It might be what he needs nt - Quiver0f10 14:02 May 18
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- I should look into American School. It might be what he needs nt - Quiver0f10 14:02 May 18
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- Hugh Ross believes that there were hominids and death before Man.... - Cathy in KY 9:46 May 18
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- ***Truly***not wishing to open up a debate about this topic, as people hold very strong views on both sides. Just was wondering about the specifics behind Baldwin's obscurely derogatory comments.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:38 May 18
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- death - Carrie in NC 10:32 May 18
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- Ah, yes--this view... - StaceyL in Canada 10:30 May 18
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- ***Truly***not wishing to open up a debate about this topic, as people hold very strong views on both sides. Just was wondering about the specifics behind Baldwin's obscurely derogatory comments.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:38 May 18
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- I find it interesting... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:47 May 18
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- Yes, I agree about Ross' responses to disagreement... - Laurel in CA 12:04 May 18
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- "Sweetly serious yet deathly dull"...well, he *is* Canadian {grin!} --nt - StaceyL in Canada (proud to be counted amongst the "deathly dull"!) 12:40 May 18
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- Well, I did say he was a gentleman, too, LOL. My sil is French Canadian...sweet but NOT dull. nt - Laurel in CA 18:25 May 18
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- Well, I did say he was a gentleman, too, LOL. My sil is French Canadian...sweet but NOT dull. nt - Laurel in CA 18:25 May 18
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- "Sweetly serious yet deathly dull"...well, he *is* Canadian {grin!} --nt - StaceyL in Canada (proud to be counted amongst the "deathly dull"!) 12:40 May 18
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- Excellent post, Pam--thank you...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:35 May 18
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- Yes, I agree about Ross' responses to disagreement... - Laurel in CA 12:04 May 18
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- Here is a link to an article on the structure of this type of essay (m) - Pat H 6:05 May 18
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- There are some good articles on this at the Memoria Press website... - Lynne 11:04 May 18
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- Our reasons - Jenny in Florida 8:09 May 18
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- For us, because there is huge body of literature written in Latin that we would like to read... - Nan in Mass 6:22 May 18
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- Yes! - Valerie J 5:59 May 18
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- David Quine's WVWW Program - Tessa 13:54 May 18
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- Re: David Quine's WVWW Program - Suzette in NC 15:01 May 18
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- Re: David Quine's WVWW Program - Tessa 21:10 May 18
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- Re: David Quine's WVWW Program - Suzette in NC 4:43 May 19
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- Re: David Quine's WVWW Program - Suzette in NC 4:43 May 19
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- Re: David Quine's WVWW Program - Tessa 21:10 May 18
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- Re: David Quine's WVWW Program - Suzette in NC 15:01 May 18
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- David Quine's WVWW Program - Tessa 13:54 May 18
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- Did no one answer this? YES! Great program. (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 9:13 May 19
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- Re: I have the same question about Classical Writing. nt. - Barbra 7:10 May 18
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- Shortly after reading the book. 1999, I think? Oldest dd was around first grade. nt - Jill, OK in VA 9:40 May 20
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- **Thank you to all!** Amazing that so many strangers can hang together in space and be such an ongoing help to one another! Much appreciated! nt - Lynne 18:49 May 18
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- Since around 1999. (wow, that long??) nt - Jana(NC) 18:48 May 18
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- 2003...and this board has been such a help!..nm - Gwen in VA 13:20 May 18
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- June 2000 (nt) - Beth in OH 13:12 May 18
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- Re: About 1999.....Still here! nt - carol nj 12:43 May 18
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- 1999, I think? I heard Gene Vieth speak at a convention - Laurel in CA 12:09 May 18
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- Lurking and learning since 2002! nt - Barbara B. 11:57 May 18
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- Oh, and thank you all for your supreme wisdom over the years! nt - Barb B. 11:59 May 18
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- Oh, and thank you all for your supreme wisdom over the years! nt - Barb B. 11:59 May 18
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- I found these boards after I found the book. Probably late 1999 or early 2000. nt - Janice in NJ 11:19 May 18
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- Since 1999; feel like there's a song in there somewhere...Prince, anyone?? LOL! nt - Valerie(TX) 10:58 May 18
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- Since 1999 nt - Katia 10:23 May 18
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- from the very beginning...whenever that was! nt - Beth, who mostly lurks here 9:30 May 18
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- 2002 or so nt - nutmeg - lurking mama of rising 5th and 3rd graders 9:16 May 18
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- I've been on here a couple of years - was on VS long before that... nt - StaceyinLA 9:14 May 18
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- 2002 for me. nt - Cynde 8:58 May 18
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- 1 year, since March(ish)2005 - You have all really helped with our 1st yr hs- made the transition not too scary! nt - karon 8:45 May 18
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- Fall of 2000, when I started homeschooling and had just read TWTM (nm) - Deb in PA 8:40 May 18
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- Umm--forever? It sure feels that way!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 8:36 May 18
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- I think around 2002 or 2003, but not sure. nt - Lisa TX 8:35 May 18
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- I've been around, more or less, since 2002. (nt) - Colleen 8:31 May 18
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- I'm not really sure, but I think I have been here since 2000. nm - LisaNY 8:07 May 18
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- Spring of '02. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:57 May 18
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- I've enjoyed these boards since 2000. Blessings. n t - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 7:47 May 18
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- It must be since 1999 because my oldest was in 5th grade . . . - Luann in ID 7:29 May 18
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- Since 1999. (m) - Kathleen 7:19 May 18
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- Here, too, although I was Julie in WI then. It's been a great place to lurk & learn! nt - Jules 13:10 May 18
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- I remember that!!! And there was only the one board for awhile..nt - Valerie(TX) 10:59 May 18
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- Here, too, although I was Julie in WI then. It's been a great place to lurk & learn! nt - Jules 13:10 May 18
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- I found the site I think in 2003 when I first began the HS journey :-) nt - Grace in GA 7:10 May 18
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- I've been here since late 1999. - Jan P. 6:37 May 18
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- In 2000 after reading TWTM and just starting hsing. (nm) - Susan in IL 6:35 May 18
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- I can't remember, but I think it was early 2000 . I do remember that SWB answered many of the questions which were posted! - SusanAR 6:14 May 18
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- I don't remember! nt - Anna 5:57 May 18
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- Began lurking in 2000 (?) after I bought TWTM for myself as a birthday present. I wasn't even homeschooling then! - Jane in NC 5:46 May 18
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- I became a huge WTM fan just after SWB's book first came out... - Ang in TX 5:43 May 18
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- I've been here since 2001. nm - Nan in Mass 5:40 May 18
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- I found these boards in March of 2000. But I've been on Vegsource.... - Padmé 5:16 May 18
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- When my oldest was first studying logic...(m) - Kathleen 7:37 May 18
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- Would you use Kreeft's book as a high school course instead of TL? nt - Luann in ID 8:13 May 18
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- Would you use Kreeft's book as a high school course instead of TL? nt - Luann in ID 8:13 May 18
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- I'd love to hear from Tina or anyone else here, too. Why Traditional Logic instead of Introductory Logic? m - Luann in ID 5:15 May 18
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- We started with IL and got really bogged down. Went with TL the next year and found it a much better fit. It was just easier to teach and learn from. nt - Jules 13:14 May 18
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- Re: I'd love to hear from Tina or anyone else here, too. Why Traditional Logic instead of Introductory Logic? m - Tina in Ouray, CO 9:48 May 18
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- I used both. - Jan P. 6:42 May 18
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- We started with IL and got really bogged down. Went with TL the next year and found it a much better fit. It was just easier to teach and learn from. nt - Jules 13:14 May 18
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- one more Ques: Does Henle have CDs or pc program to go along with the book work?? nm - ~FireFly~ 10:25 May 18
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- And you can get progress tests at (link inside) - Bula Mama 14:03 May 18
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- Not from Memoria Press but.... - Bula Mama 14:00 May 18
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- thank you all *so* much :O) - ~FireFly~ 18:15 May 18
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- thank you all *so* much :O) - ~FireFly~ 18:15 May 18
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- And you can get progress tests at (link inside) - Bula Mama 14:03 May 18
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- Right--text, grammar, answer key--and we shared texts and grammar. NT - Laura in CT 7:20 May 18
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- You need... - Bula Mama 23:10 May 17
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- Okay, Thanks...I was hoping there'd be something for 7yo we are starting Spanish w/him this year, too. Also, - ~FireFly~ 8:34 May 18
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- For the 7 yo... - Laura in CT 14:38 May 18
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- bju press has some great elementary resources in Spanish! nt - karon 8:48 May 18
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- thanks, I'll check into it. - ~FireFly~ 9:09 May 18
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- thanks, I'll check into it. - ~FireFly~ 9:09 May 18
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- For the 7 yo... - Laura in CT 14:38 May 18
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- Okay, Thanks...I was hoping there'd be something for 7yo we are starting Spanish w/him this year, too. Also, - ~FireFly~ 8:34 May 18
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- How about ALEKS? (m) - Kathleen 21:53 May 17
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- Is that Math 87 or 3rd grade?? nt - Ellie 20:45 May 17
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- Thats suppose to be Math 87 3rd edition...nt - GaMom3 5:48 May 18
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- You need the homeschool packet... - Jann in TX 14:56 May 18
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- You need the homeschool packet... - Jann in TX 14:56 May 18
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- Thats suppose to be Math 87 3rd edition...nt - GaMom3 5:48 May 18
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- We are very pleased with it. Kids love having a microscope available. nt - Kelli in TN 7:38 May 18
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- We bought a "gently used" one from a local gal to use with a biology course we're starting in July. You can't go wrong with a SL 'scope. nt - Anna 4:48 May 18
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- Link to a recent thread with positive comments...(m) - Colleen 22:30 May 17
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- Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it greatly. nt - Julia 8:53 May 18
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- Omnibus writing...(m) - Kathleen 19:17 May 17
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- Yep!!!:O) - ~FireFly~ 10:31 May 20
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- Diann, you might ask your question on the Yahoo Oak Meadow group. Perhaps someone there can give first hand advice. (nm) - Kareni 8:22 May 18
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- I'll try that. I'd forgotten about that group. Thanks for the reminder!. nt - Diann 11:30 May 18
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- I'll try that. I'd forgotten about that group. Thanks for the reminder!. nt - Diann 11:30 May 18
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- I recently have looked at both of these for next year.... - Trish H 10:24 May 18
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- Thank You Trish!! (I thought I'd been forgotten - sniff :-) - Lorraine in BC 14:44 May 18
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- Thank You Trish!! (I thought I'd been forgotten - sniff :-) - Lorraine in BC 14:44 May 18
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- You are very welcome! :) Enjoy it!!! nt - lamb 15:07 May 17
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- I'm not willing to list "must reads," but I'll share what mine did read: - Jenny in Florida 19:33 May 17
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- Re: Tell me your must reads for Ancient History for high school/college level (nft) - kate in seattle 16:11 May 17
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- I'm just planning my syllabus for Ancient History/Lit for next fall... - catherine 15:54 May 17
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- It depends, I think, on how much writing/grammar your student has had. (m) - kris 7:56 May 18
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- Not too late - Salminen 4:10 May 18
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- Salminen... - Barbara B. 12:15 May 18
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- Salminen... - Barbara B. 12:15 May 18
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- Eighth grade is definitely *not* too late to start...(m) - Kathleen 13:56 May 17
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- One more thing...(m) - Kathleen 14:43 May 17
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- Kathleen, who's the author of this blog?--nt - StaceyL in Canada (aka "I Wonder" Woman) 16:06 May 17
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- I think it's shared by a four people...(m) - Kathleen 17:01 May 17
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- I think it's shared by a four people...(m) - Kathleen 17:01 May 17
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- Kathleen, who's the author of this blog?--nt - StaceyL in Canada (aka "I Wonder" Woman) 16:06 May 17
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- Thank you, Kathleen... (m) - Barbara B. 14:43 May 17
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- You're welcome! (m) - Kathleen 14:46 May 17
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- You're welcome! (m) - Kathleen 14:46 May 17
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- One more thing...(m) - Kathleen 14:43 May 17
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- Here is part of an article that compares Greek to Hebrew "Logic"... - LisaNY 19:05 May 17
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- Re: Here is part of an article that compares Greek to Hebrew "Logic"... - Whew! LisaNY- You go girl! (nt) 12:25 May 18
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- Believe it or not, I also bought this book recently but have yet to delve into it (more for my summer reading list); now I'm quite intrigued! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:48 May 18
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- whoever wrote this doesn't understand 'Greek' logic - moira 8:31 May 18
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- th one way this has passed into western thought... - moira 2:47 May 20
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- I found this while doing a search on Greek "logic" vs. Hebrew "logic" (m)... - LisaNY 10:32 May 18
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- Not only that, but...(m) - Kathleen 8:49 May 18
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- That is the site where I found this quote when I did my search... - LisaNY 10:35 May 18
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- That is the site where I found this quote when I did my search... - LisaNY 10:35 May 18
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- th one way this has passed into western thought... - moira 2:47 May 20
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- It's Marvin Wilson from his book "Our Father Abraham." - Kathleen 7:33 May 18
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- Yes, that's it! Sorry I didn't clarify, it was late when I found it. :o) nm - LisaNY 8:11 May 18
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- Yes, that's it! Sorry I didn't clarify, it was late when I found it. :o) nm - LisaNY 8:11 May 18
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- Can you give the citation? - Carrie in NC 6:38 May 18
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- Fantastic post! - Carlotta 5:53 May 18
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- Oh, HA-HAA!! (m)... - LisaNY 8:09 May 18
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- Me, too. What is wrong with not knowing some things?... - Nan in Mass 6:25 May 18
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- Oh, HA-HAA!! (m)... - LisaNY 8:09 May 18
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- Thank you for posting this; may I ask the source? nt - Beth 5:26 May 18
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- Yes, I am total agreement to what is stated in this article about the seeming parodoxes in Scripture. Especially the truth of election/ free will. Had pondered much over this last year. - Nissi 5:11 May 18
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- Lisa, *wow*, thank you for posting that and taking the time to type it in... - Lynne 4:48 May 18
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- I personally like to hear more about the Jewish perspective... - LisaNY 10:42 May 18
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- You're welcome, but I just copied/pasted it. ;o) nm - LisaNY 8:10 May 18
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- I personally like to hear more about the Jewish perspective... - LisaNY 10:42 May 18
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- Re: Here is part of an article that compares Greek to Hebrew "Logic"... - Cassie 4:43 May 18
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- Re: Here is part of an article that compares Greek to Hebrew "Logic"... - Whew! LisaNY- You go girl! (nt) 12:25 May 18
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- Teaching the Trivium by the Bluedorns is a 'must read' IMHO. nt - Nikki (also in Canada) 18:53 May 17
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- Re: Re the threads below on rhetoric and classical ed: thanks to all who participated! What amazing people frequent this board! Now can I re-ask one last question? (m) - kate in seattle 16:07 May 17
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- I have read (possible Lost Tools?) that... - catherine 16:02 May 17
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- A good book that covers this is Assumptions that affect our Lives by Christian Overman. nt - Linda G in NZ 13:44 May 17
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- Hey! I just picked that up at our recent hs conference! It will be next on my reading list! Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada (aka "I Wonder" Woman) 14:23 May 17
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- Hey! I just picked that up at our recent hs conference! It will be next on my reading list! Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada (aka "I Wonder" Woman) 14:23 May 17
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- I just read somewhere that the Hebrews... - Lynne 13:26 May 17
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- Re: I just read somewhere that the Hebrews... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:50 May 17
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- Check out the "alphabet"--which came directly from the "alef bet" of Hebrew. An interesting book...(m) - StaceyL in Canada (aka "I Wonder" Woman) 21:41 May 17
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- Re: Check out the "alphabet"--which came directly from the "alef bet" of Hebrew. An interesting book...(m) - Cassie 4:39 May 18
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- I'm certainly no expert; just aware of the connection between the ancient alphabets.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 5:51 May 18
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- I'm certainly no expert; just aware of the connection between the ancient alphabets.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 5:51 May 18
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- Re: Check out the "alphabet"--which came directly from the "alef bet" of Hebrew. An interesting book...(m) - Cassie 4:39 May 18
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- Check out the "alphabet"--which came directly from the "alef bet" of Hebrew. An interesting book...(m) - StaceyL in Canada (aka "I Wonder" Woman) 21:41 May 17
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- If you can find out where you read that, please share it! :o) nm - LisaNY 18:10 May 17
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- Re: I just read somewhere that the Hebrews... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:50 May 17
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- We use LL&C and LOVE it, but honestly - Katia 10:28 May 18
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- We're finishing our NARS program up soon. . . - K-FL 15:04 May 17
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- Re: We're finishing our NARS program up soon. . . - Ruby 18:51 May 17
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- Re: We're finishing our NARS program up soon. . . - Ruby 18:51 May 17
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- From your description - Susan in IL 14:46 May 17
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- Thanks for your response...and quick follow-up questions about portfolios..... - Gwen in VA 15:05 May 17
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- Re: Thanks for your response...and quick follow-up questions about portfolios..... - Christina in ME 10:25 May 18
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- You're welcome (m) - Susan in IL 5:27 May 18
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- Re: Thanks for your response...and quick follow-up questions about portfolios..... - Christina in ME 10:25 May 18
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- I forgot to add - Susan in IL 14:55 May 17
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- Thanks for your response...and quick follow-up questions about portfolios..... - Gwen in VA 15:05 May 17
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- You might look at the UC Riverside web site... - Laurel in CA 12:37 May 17
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