New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 11 (0)

Questions about filling our FAFSA - Karen in CO 22:45 Jan 11 (0)

Lightning Lit British for a 9th grader - NCSusan 20:55 Jan 11 (1)

• Questions and some answers - Karen in CO 22:33 Jan 11 (0)

Would you consider using a GED test prep book for your student as a core? - txchick 19:49 Jan 11 (1)

• Wanted to add that it would NOT be his only curricula - txchick 19:52 Jan 11 (0)

May I have your opinions please... - percytruffle 18:34 Jan 11 (4)

• I think the site is excellent! (sm) - Sharon in MD 20:16 Jan 11 (1)
  • Re: I think the site is excellent! (sm) - percytruffle 20:32 Jan 11 (0)
• It's wonderful!.. - Michelle in AL 19:31 Jan 11 (1)
  • Thanks so much for the input, Michelle! nt - percytruffle 19:54 Jan 11 (0)

I need reccomendations on Spanish for 14yr old. I don't speak Spanish myself. - Marilyn 13:15 Jan 11 (0)

OT Check in: Teaching two statistics courses this semester at ECU - LoriM 13:12 Jan 11 (2)

• Thanks for the update! Wishing you and yours a delightful spring semester! nt - Janice in NJ 18:00 Jan 11 (0)
• Missed your posts! Thanks for the update. I do hope you'll continue to pop in even with two college girls. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 13:54 Jan 11 (0)

X-post: vacation ? re Florida now... - StaceyL in Canada 13:00 Jan 11 (7)

• Re: X-post: vacation ? re Florida now... - Angela in Bermuda 16:08 Jan 11 (1)
  • LOL--funny to see someone from Bermuda vactioning in FL! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:17 Jan 11 (0)
• Kennedy Space Center - Heather in Savannah 15:07 Jan 11 (0)
• Stacey, no real advice re: Universal, but I would try to come down before Spring Breaks season (which runs March - April). Late February might be nice. nt - FloridaLisa 13:56 Jan 11 (3)
  • Late February.... - Brenda in MA 14:11 Jan 11 (2)
    • It sounds as though there's never a "quiet time" to travel...! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 15:14 Jan 11 (1)
      • Actually there isn't! - Jan P. 17:17 Jan 11 (0)

We are Finishing R&S gr7; considering AG or Jensen's? Nd guidance, sugg. (m) - 74Heaven 12:15 Jan 11 (0)

Geometry question - Christina in Space Coast 10:07 Jan 11 (0)

Quitting Rod and Staff - momee 10:02 Jan 11 (3)

• We almost finished Rod & Staff 6 and (m) - Sandra in FL 10:54 Jan 11 (0)
• We moved for R&S to Warriner's this year. (Nice change.) Go for it. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc 10:50 Jan 11 (1)
  • Moved *from* R&S to Warriners. LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc 10:54 Jan 11 (0)

Latin Bible curric. - Kim in ON 8:10 Jan 11 (3)

• Found it.... - Kim in ON 11:44 Jan 11 (0)
• Or this?...m - Beth in sw WA 9:46 Jan 11 (0)
• Is this what you are looking for? (see link inside) - Beth in Central TX 8:22 Jan 11 (0)

This is probably a stupid question, showing how little I remember my geometry, but... - Nan in Mass 6:18 Jan 11 (7)

• Re: This is probably a stupid question, showing how little I remember my geometry, but... - Myrtle 15:18 Jan 11 (0)
• Doing Jacobs Geometry this year, and its all about theorems and proofs. (nt) - Lori D. 6:27 Jan 11 (0)
• Well Nan... - Jane in NC 6:25 Jan 11 (4)
  • Anybody that quotes Pooh must know what they are talking about... - Nan in Mass 12:49 Jan 11 (2)
    • LOL! :o) nm - LisaNY 17:01 Jan 11 (0)
    • I agree. (m) - Tina in Ouray 14:07 Jan 11 (0)
  • And I have this for sale if you're interested. Email inside. - Kathleen 8:00 Jan 11 (0)

I am having second thoughts about my daughter's senior year.... - Kelli in TN 6:16 Jan 11 (5)

• I think she could... - Betty 18:11 Jan 11 (0)
• What about an internship on a political campaign - Sebastian (a lady) 14:25 Jan 11 (0)
• Whichever way you go, has she had statistics? - Carol in Cal. 11:30 Jan 11 (1)
  • Hear, hear!!! (grin) (nt) - LoriM 13:14 Jan 11 (0)
• Have you considered -- - Gwen in VA 7:32 Jan 11 (0)

We love Vocabularytoons, but there is not another book after Vocabtoon s 2. Any other fun books like that out there?nt - Peggy in Ks 4:55 Jan 11 (1)

• I assume you're talking about Vocabulary Cartoons SAT versions? Here is a link - Claire 8:43 Jan 11 (0)

Question for a friend: have considered Eta Sigma Alpha, the homeschool National Honor Society? (m) - Jane in NC 4:50 Jan 11 (8)

• I just wonder how credible it is. I've e-mailed our chapter multiple times and get no response (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:36 Jan 11 (2)
  • It is harder to get into than NHS in schools. - Susan in IL 15:00 Jan 11 (1)
    • Good idea. I'll give it a try (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:57 Jan 11 (0)
• I wish we had the option... - Kelli in TN 6:07 Jan 11 (3)
  • Awww, you can come down here once a month, can't you? m - gardenschooler 18:29 Jan 11 (0)
  • So you have to have a local or regional chapter? (nt) - Jane in NC 6:20 Jan 11 (1)
    • Yes, I believe the minimum may be 5 kids, I can't remember for certain, though. nt - Kelli in TN 6:52 Jan 11 (0)
• Re: Question for a friend: have considered Eta Sigma Alpha, the homeschool National Honor Society? (m) - Linda in Tx 4:59 Jan 11 (0)

What happened to the 1 month trial with Aleks? I registered, but got only 3 days! Can someone provide a link? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:08 Jan 11 (1)

• http://www.aleks.com/webform/c12 - AngieW in Texas 19:42 Jan 11 (0)

favorite fun/ narrative grammar books for high school?? - Peek a Boo 22:35 Jan 10 (3)

• What about Painless Grammar? (nm) - Moira in MA 7:27 Jan 11 (1)
  • That might be young for high school. I think the book says it's for 6th-8th grades. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 9:50 Jan 11 (0)
• I've been eyeing "The Chortling Bard" (by Kiester). She focuses on... - Lori D. 6:38 Jan 11 (0)

Julie in CA, I finally got back to you about THinkwell below. nt - Sharonin MD 20:16 Jan 10 (0)

Great Books Blog or other ideas? - KNF-TX 18:28 Jan 10 (1)

• Have you looked into Omnibus, by Veritas Press? - Chris in VA 20:38 Jan 10 (0)

Transcript Pro -Anyone knows or use this? - Yolanda 17:40 Jan 10 (1)

• I have it... - Laura in VA 19:11 Jan 10 (0)

Looking for recs for books/articles dealing with women and the early church (m) - Gwen in VA 17:17 Jan 10 (7)

• Thank you all! I no longer feel like I am banging my head against a wall! nt - Gwen in VA 11:10 Jan 11 (0)
• More... - me again 6:39 Jan 11 (0)
• Gwen, perhaps if you asked PariSarah or Kay in CA on the general board... - Jane in NC 4:54 Jan 11 (0)
• Re: Looking for recs for books/articles dealing with women and the early church (m) - not here (having a hard time board-breaking) 4:16 Jan 11 (2)
  • trying link again - me again 4:17 Jan 11 (1)
    • link not working - me again 4:19 Jan 11 (0)
• Have you looked at biographies of early church women? Or are you going *really* early, like first and second century? - Chris in VA 20:37 Jan 10 (0)

How do you search old message boards... - Amanda 14:19 Jan 10 (2)

• Re: How do you search old message boards... - Martha in GA 20:26 Jan 10 (0)
• The Google search feature has never worked for me. For example, I just - OC Mom 18:49 Jan 10 (0)

Small Literature older editions???. - kaci. 13:24 Jan 10 (2)

• Yes, these sound like the old version but someone told me there is no difference.. - Alyce 14:22 Jan 10 (0)
• Smarr Literature... not small literature... nt - kaci 13:24 Jan 10 (0)

Summer Writers' Workshop--Anyone with any experience of these, sm - CindyB/STL 10:41 Jan 10 (2)

• Are you talking about the one at Kenyon College in Ohio? - Anne/PA 11:37 Jan 10 (1)
  • That's one we've found, but a google search will bring up lots of other options, sm - CindyB/STL 12:05 Jan 10 (0)

PSAT prep: can you point me to previous posts? - Stacy 10:27 Jan 10 (1)

• No essay. The PSAT is next offered in Oct. 2008. nt - Beth S 11:46 Jan 10 (0)

Couple of Geometry questions - Stacy 10:05 Jan 10 (4)

• I own the geometry courses from UCSMP, Chalkdust AND Jacob's (2nd) ed. - Caron 10:44 Jan 10 (3)
  • Re: I own the geometry courses from UCSMP, Chalkdust AND Jacob's (2nd) ed. - Stacy 10:48 Jan 10 (2)
    • Re: I own the geometry courses from UCSMP, Chalkdust AND Jacob's (2nd) ed. - Nancy 16:16 Jan 10 (1)
      • thanks, Nancy. I forgot about the Progress Self-Checks - Stacy 19:00 Jan 10 (0)

HBO series: "Rome" -- Is this remotely appropriate for middler's (even if I fast-forwarded the s*x scenes)? We are studying Rome currently. Thanks!! nt - Beth in sw WA 9:45 Jan 10 (6)

• Nope! And Im very lenient on movies but NOT this one for the boys! - txchick 19:41 Jan 11 (0)
• You would have to fast forward through 3/4 of the show to do that.........not even remotely appropriate or historically accurate for that matter........nt - Rachel 23:43 Jan 10 (0)
• Thanks, gals. I think we'll stick w/ History Channel documentaries from Netflix. Thanks! nt - Beth in sw WA 14:02 Jan 10 (0)
• not appropriate for adults IMHO - rachel in mi 12:56 Jan 10 (0)
• No, definately to mature for a middler. nm - Stacy in NJ 11:41 Jan 10 (0)
• View it first yourself (more) - Sara D 10:05 Jan 10 (0)

Biology 101 dvds... any good to use as addition to Apologia? - kaci 9:23 Jan 10 (0)

StaceyL in Canada - what did you decide about vacation? nt - Kate in seattle 7:34 Jan 10 (2)

• Hi Kate. I just came here to post in response... - StaceyL in Canada 9:55 Jan 10 (1)
  • did i forget to mention I have nearly a store's worth of scrapbooking supplies . . - kate in seattle 16:13 Jan 10 (0)

I want to know which level of knowledge in Math my dd is, what kind of test should I use? - Yolanda 1:04 Jan 10 (4)

• There isn't a clear cut level start/cutoff for math - lh 19:16 Jan 10 (1)
  • Hmmm, thanks. - Yolanda 14:50 Jan 11 (0)
• Re: I want to know which level of knowledge in Math my dd is, what kind of test should I use? - Yolanda 17:42 Jan 10 (0)
• Saxon has a placement test on their website....is that what you're looking for? nm - Bev in B'ville 3:03 Jan 10 (0)

Prayer request for ds please - Sharonin MD 19:02 Jan 9 (4)

• Praying here for a speedy recovery and that there is no fracture nt - Gwen in VA 19:31 Jan 9 (3)
  • Good news....a sprain and not a fracture THANKS for the prayers (m) - Sharon in MD 16:16 Jan 10 (2)
    • I hope and pray his sprain resolves quickly-teenage boys are known to be very resilient! :-) (nm) - Deb in PA 4:55 Jan 11 (1)
      • Thank you so much! nt - Sharon in MD 20:17 Jan 11 (0)

"American Civics" by William Hartley...also Keystone HS Civics course using this text. Opinions? - Barb F. PA in AZ 17:32 Jan 9 (3)

• Re: "American Civics" by William Hartley...also Keystone HS Civics course using this text. Opinions? - kaci 9:22 Jan 10 (2)
  • PS; I'll read through it some this weekend and let you know what I think about it. nt - Kaci 13:25 Jan 10 (1)
    • Thank you so much for the reply! - Barb F PA in AZ 14:37 Jan 10 (0)

A Life of Fred story - we started using it this week - m - StaceyinLA 17:24 Jan 9 (10)

• Is this easy to use as a supplement? nt - Peggy in Ks 4:56 Jan 11 (1)
  • definitely.... - Betty 6:13 Jan 11 (0)
• we have fractions here--dd loves the story, but I guess I'm too sensitive... - Betty 18:54 Jan 9 (4)
  • I'm sure my son will LOVE it - boys are just disgusting like that! ;-p nt - StaceyinLA 7:39 Jan 10 (0)
  • well, you've piqued my interest? WHAT happens to Fred? nt - Hoggirl 7:01 Jan 10 (2)
    • Re: well, you've piqued my interest? WHAT happens to Fred? nt - Betty 4:58 Jan 11 (1)
      • Then you won't like A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. - Cindyg 21:42 Jan 11 (0)
• Ha ha. I just bought this for my almost-12yo ds, too... - OC Mom 18:33 Jan 9 (2)
  • Thanks for the sharing. I'll be sure and let my son know to pay attention to those!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:39 Jan 10 (0)
  • A footnote? Wow. Did you email the author about that? He says he welcomes such comments. nt - Brenda 20:20 Jan 9 (0)

The Iliad-I am making a game of "Name that Character" for my co-op class (m) - Leah 17:18 Jan 9 (4)

• We just finished Fagles translation of The Iliad... - Lori D. 22:09 Jan 9 (3)
  • Cliff Notes - MS 4:02 Jan 10 (2)
    • Oh, that's good! Also, the free online Spark Notes! (nt) - Lori D. 9:39 Jan 10 (1)
      • Perfect! Thanks ladies! nt - Leah 16:18 Jan 10 (0)

Anybody take SAT/ACT without using the TI Calculator and get a high score? (NT) - Tammy 14:00 Jan 9 (7)

• Re: Anybody take SAT/ACT without using the TI Calculator and get a high score? (NT) - Mary in WA 22:13 Jan 10 (1)
  • We used Saxon too, and, as I mentioned below, our sons hardly touched their calculators in the SAT/ACT. nm - Janet in WA 8:52 Jan 11 (0)
• yes - Linda in Tx 5:20 Jan 10 (0)
• My oldest brought a graphing calculator in ACT test room but didn't know how to use all the functions. (She doesn't even like her calculator.) Her ACT score was 30. nt - Anna 3:54 Jan 10 (0)
• That TI calculator is merely "allowed", but no more useful than an ordinary scientific calculator. My sons hardly touched their calculators anyway. nm - Janet in WA 19:52 Jan 9 (0)
• Yes... Well, what do you consider a high score? - Ailaena 19:41 Jan 9 (0)
• Ds took the SAT with the HP50g and got a very high score, but somehow I don't think that's what you meant! :-) - Gwen in VA 19:33 Jan 9 (0)

For those that have been using Teaching Textbooks for a while now.... - Robin in DFW 13:18 Jan 9 (8)

• One more you might consider - mamasue 15:02 Jan 11 (0)
• Thanks for your encouraging replies.... - Robin in DFW 6:28 Jan 11 (0)
• I know what you are going through. - Jan P. 12:18 Jan 10 (0)
• My daughter loves TT Algebra one and... - kaci 5:37 Jan 10 (0)
• have you looked at Kinetic Books? - AngieW in Texas 20:57 Jan 9 (0)
• DS has done TT alg 1 and 2 (sm) - Sandy in Indy 13:51 Jan 9 (2)
  • Re: DS has done TT alg 1 and 2 (sm) - Robin in DFW 6:58 Jan 10 (1)
    • Yes... (sm) - Sandy in Indy 14:54 Jan 10 (0)

Which do you prefer..Videotext or Chalkdust ?(nt) - Tammy 11:44 Jan 9 (5)

• We viewed sample dvd's from both Videotext and Chalkdust- we chose Chalkdust. - SusanAR 11:53 Jan 9 (3)
  • How long are the geometry lectures? How about the Algebra lectures if divided by subheadings? nt - oakmom 18:52 Jan 9 (1)
    • Re: How long are the geometry lectures? How about the Algebra lectures if divided by subheadings? nt - SusanAR 7:09 Jan 10 (0)
  • Clarification- chapter SECTION subheadings. nt - SusanAR 16:39 Jan 9 (0)
• Researched both--went with VT... - Linda in NM 11:46 Jan 9 (0)

Math with TI-84 and has anyone used Zoom (m) - Tammy 10:13 Jan 9 (5)

• Re: Math with TI-84 - Myra 17:42 Jan 9 (0)
• Thank you sooo much for Zoom recommendation...(sm) - SallyMac 16:53 Jan 9 (0)
• Tammy, I have a link for you. It's from Thinkwell. All their algebra programs... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 16:12 Jan 9 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks has lessons for these in their Trig/Pre-Calc course. nt - Katia 12:29 Jan 9 (0)
• Google it! - Ruth in Canada 11:34 Jan 9 (0)

Thinkwell Math... - Julie in CA 8:33 Jan 9 (5)

• If you click on the lesson from the chapter checklist page it will go to that lesson, then click on the exercise button and you will see the score for that exercise. nm - Sharon in MD 14:37 Jan 9 (4)
  • Thank you... - Julie in CA 17:09 Jan 9 (3)
    • You're welcome, sorry I wasn't able to really help out all that much. I don't know of anything that provides a summary page like that, but it certainly would be nice. :) - Sharon in MD 18:58 Jan 9 (2)
      • We're still learning our way around the Thinkwell... - Julie in CA 19:45 Jan 9 (1)
        • Well, not a lot, but we used it for the second half of Al II last year (m) - Sharon in MD 20:16 Jan 10 (0)

[cross post] Here's the link for the Wordless Wednesday list over on the K-8 Curriculum board... - Susan in SoCal 6:48 Jan 9 (1)

• WW -- Sunrise, Sunset - Carole in DE 7:26 Jan 9 (0)

Rainbow Science question... - Kelly in VA 6:39 Jan 9 (8)

• Yes, I think so (more) - Hikin' Mama 12:31 Jan 10 (0)
• Re: Rainbow Science question... - katie b 7:17 Jan 9 (6)
  • Re: Rainbow Science question... - Gwen in VA 8:32 Jan 9 (4)
    • Gwen -- what do your dc use in 8th grade... - Brenda in MA 9:33 Jan 9 (3)
      • We've used two different approaches in 8th -- - Gwen in VA 12:55 Jan 9 (1)
        • Thanks. (nt) - Brenda in MA 15:46 Jan 9 (0)
      • Not Gwen, but my sci-oriented did fllg: 5th/6th-Rainbow2yr; 7th-Apol Phys; 8th-Apol Bio (nt) - 74Heaven 10:26 Jan 9 (0)
  • Thanks so much....one more question... - Kelly in VA 8:11 Jan 9 (0)

Can I count keyboarding/typing for some type of credit? - Peggy in Ks 5:13 Jan 9 (1)

• I'd think you could count it as an elective, usually 120 hours is considered the minimum for a full credit, so you could look at the time spent to figure out whether to count it as a 1/2 credit or more. nt - Sharon in MD 7:00 Jan 9 (0)

PreAlgebra as HighSchool credit? - Yolanda 23:29 Jan 8 (6)

• Here we refer to it as Foundations.... - Kelli in TN 4:38 Jan 10 (0)
• Our area hs requires 2 years of math, starting with Algebra 1 and then a higher course. But they also offer Pre-algebra for credit, if you need it to get ready for Algebra 1. nt - OC Mom 12:57 Jan 9 (0)
• I would check out some local high school's websites. Our high school offers general math courses and they count as math credits towards graduation. nt - awanama 10:57 Jan 9 (0)
• It can count as an elective--but not a math course... - Jann in TX 5:18 Jan 9 (0)
• Is that Fundamentals of Math when done at the high school level? <nt> - Pamela 3:20 Jan 9 (1)
  • BTW, regardless, I'd call it whatever I wanted to. Pre-Algebra sounds fine to me. <nt> - Pamela 3:21 Jan 9 (0)

Algebra help - SheWhoWaits 21:11 Jan 8 (3)

• Re: Algebra help - Adrian 10:08 Jan 9 (2)
  • Re: Algebra help - SheWhoWaits 11:12 Jan 9 (1)
    • Actually, that's not right -- I just reread your question... - Adrian 7:16 Jan 10 (0)

Does omnibus 1 include literary analysis skills? - stefinbc 20:20 Jan 8 (3)

• not directly - Kim in TN 7:03 Jan 10 (0)
• Thanks that helps! - stefinbc 9:37 Jan 9 (0)
• Gosh, I seem to start so many posts with this word--"Depends." - Chris in VA 7:03 Jan 9 (0)

Not sleeping at night, need more forums to read... - kaci 17:16 Jan 8 (3)

• I read a number of Yahoo groups. Here are some favorites: - Kareni 18:56 Jan 8 (2)
  • One other board I enjoy (not a Yahoo group) is ... - Kareni 19:07 Jan 8 (1)
    • thanks for the suggestions, nt k - kaci 5:55 Jan 10 (0)

Romeo & Juliet - what to use ? - Karri 15:39 Jan 8 (2)

• Not "curriculum," but . . . - Jenny in Florida 17:21 Jan 8 (1)
  • Seconding Folger especially the trade paperbacks @$7.95 (nm) - Moira in MA 18:52 Jan 8 (0)

Math DVD options -- Bob Jones, Teaching Textbooks, ABeka, etc.? - Josie 10:30 Jan 8 (10)

• I love, love, love Chalkdust Math! - Christi/NC 18:14 Jan 8 (0)
• I'm very happy with Chalkdust pre-algebra. - KPM 14:32 Jan 8 (6)
  • And I'm using Chalk Dust for my ds who's weak in math..... - Kathy in MD 15:52 Jan 8 (5)
    • Have you looked into Chalkdust Geometry? Does it have lots of proofs? That's what I'm looking for. nt - KPM 18:46 Jan 8 (4)
      • You can always supplement with a Logic course..... - Bev in B'ville 6:32 Jan 9 (0)
      • No, but I've thought about finding the program with the absolute MOST proofs.....but that's many years away. nt - Kathy in MD 4:31 Jan 9 (0)
      • No, but I'm thinking about finding the program with the MOST proofs.......but that's several years away. nt - Kathy in MD 4:30 Jan 9 (0)
      • We're doing Chalkdust Geometry... - Michelle in AL 19:48 Jan 8 (0)
• Re: Math DVD options -- Bob Jones, Teaching Textbooks, ABeka, etc.? - Pam L 11:43 Jan 8 (0)
• Oops, I posted twice. Oh, and TIA, btw. LOL Enough letters for ya? NT - Josie 10:31 Jan 8 (0)

Math DVD options -- Bob Jones, Teaching Textbooks, ABeka, etc.? - Josie 10:30 Jan 8 (0)

"Abandon hope..." - is the quote from Dante originally, or is Dante quoting someone else?... - Nan in Mass 9:37 Jan 8 (2)

• Hi Nan! As far as I know, I don't think so, although this line from Dante has been quoted by others. nm - LisaNY 9:46 Jan 8 (1)
  • Thank you, Lisa! nm - Nan in Mass 12:50 Jan 11 (0)

I am looking for popular science reads on the subject on Biology nt - Lorna 8:46 Jan 8 (7)

• I'm finishing Life at the Zoo by Phillip Robinson - Sebastian (a lady) 14:29 Jan 11 (0)
• Try the link inside. - Jan P. 19:59 Jan 8 (0)
• There were a couple of great posts recently on a Yahoo group ... - Kareni 14:54 Jan 8 (1)
  • Thank you so much, this is just what I was looking for ! nt - Lorna 1:04 Jan 9 (0)
• When I was in high school, I read King Solomon's Ring and... - Nan in Mass 10:57 Jan 8 (2)
  • And another I loved... - Nan in Mass 10:58 Jan 8 (1)
    • Thank you nt - Lorna 1:05 Jan 9 (0)

Supplementing after school - Alicia 8:38 Jan 8 (3)

• What I am doing - Susan in IL 15:40 Jan 8 (0)
• We kept it all light-weight and 'fun'... - outtamyshell 12:57 Jan 8 (1)
  • Re: We kept it all light-weight and 'fun'... - Alicia 4:24 Jan 9 (0)

Would Aleks help me to prepare for the quantitative portion of the GRE? TIA! (nt) - Michelle in MO 7:52 Jan 8 (2)

• Have you looked at the number2 website? they have free GRE prep online. link inside - momof7 19:36 Jan 8 (0)
• Dont' know, but my dd is using Aleks for her GRE prep NT - lh 17:43 Jan 8 (0)

Spelling reference books, please give as many suggestions as possible...(m) - secret garden 7:14 Jan 8 (5)

• Spelling Through Morphographs is a direct instruction program that really helped here. - Claire 17:18 Jan 8 (0)
• Oh, we love 'Spell it Yourself' - Lorna 8:20 Jan 8 (3)
  • Is this by author "Chambers?"nt - Secret Garden 8:57 Jan 8 (2)
    • It is published by Oxford University Press nt - Lorna 0:52 Jan 9 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Secret Garden 6:38 Jan 9 (0)

For those of you learning Chinese... - Lorna 1:16 Jan 8 (0)

Anyone used greenleaf guide ancient lit? with omnibus? - stefinbc 20:20 Jan 7 (2)

• Thank you for the info that helps! - stefinbc 9:39 Jan 9 (0)
• About the Greenleaf book..... - Denise in NE 8:04 Jan 8 (0)

Is there a *good* movie rendition of Macbeth? - OC Mom 18:32 Jan 7 (5)

• And for a cross-cultural version of Macbeth, I really enjoyed "Throne of Blood" by... - Lori D. 12:01 Jan 8 (0)
• "Is this a dagger which I see before me?" - Anne/PA 5:00 Jan 8 (2)
  • I second the version with Ian McKellan and Judi Dench (m) - Michelle in MO 6:24 Jan 8 (1)
    • Thank you both. I put this one in my queue. And I found the Standard Deviants at United Streaming. nt - OC Mom 7:29 Jan 8 (0)
• I'd like to know, too! nt - Anne in Hawaii 21:19 Jan 7 (0)

I need to find a Spanish program for my 9th grader. Any favorites? We are both beginners. nt - Rich with kids 12:37 Jan 7 (3)

• BJU worked for us, too - Peggie in Texas 7:29 Jan 10 (0)
• I second BJU Homesat.... - Michelle in GA 15:58 Jan 7 (0)
• BJU Homesat Spanish... - Kaci 14:30 Jan 7 (0)

I hope you don't mind me posting on this board; I hope to benefit from your 'done that' experience. Do you have any suggestions for Philosophy for a very bright argumentative twelve year old girl? nt - Lorna 12:24 Jan 7 (10)

• The Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children - Adrian 20:35 Jan 9 (0)
• Oh, I just remembered I also have on hand for my son to read from next year: - Jenny in Florida 6:29 Jan 8 (1)
  • We have this in storage back in Blighty! It is good, it would be perfect! nt - Lorna 8:04 Jan 9 (0)
• A Young Person's Guide to Philosophy... - Anne/PA 5:04 Jan 8 (1)
  • Yes, that's what my 13yo is reading right now, and he's enjoying it very much. nt - Amy in NH 9:15 Jan 8 (0)
• We're doing Philosophy for Kids (m) - Karin 19:04 Jan 7 (1)
  • Many thanks I think we will try Philosophy for Kids and Sophie's World. nt - Lorna 23:28 Jan 7 (0)
• My daughter did a home-grown Philosophy course when she was that age. - Jenny in Florida 12:38 Jan 7 (2)
  • I would 2nd Sophies World (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:30 Jan 7 (1)
    • Third! Ds had to read this in public school--it really juiced him. nt - Chris in VA 5:57 Jan 8 (0)

Geometry: TT, Chalkdust, or Jacob's for bright boy and tired mom? (m) - WildernessGal 11:10 Jan 7 (6)

• Re: Geometry: TT, Chalkdust, or Jacob's for bright boy and tired mom? (m) - Naomi,NY 8:10 Jan 9 (0)
• a slightyly different pebble for your pond....I'd think beyond Geometry.... - Sharon in Md 19:56 Jan 7 (0)
• Re: Geometry: TT, Chalkdust, or Jacob's for bright boy and tired mom? (m) - Bev in B'ville 13:26 Jan 7 (0)
• Jacobs Teachers Manual has answers - Ruth in Ottawa 12:15 Jan 7 (0)
• We are thinking of using Chalkdust and/or Jurgensen's Geometry with materials from Duke University for next year. nt - Nissi 11:32 Jan 7 (1)
  • Here is the website for Duke's Geometry course materials : http://www.tip.duke.edu/independent_learning/mathematics/geometry.html - Nissi 11:40 Jan 7 (0)

The Great Gatsby -- how well does the 1974 Robert Redford movie version follow the book? TIA! nt - ereks mom 10:24 Jan 7 (3)

• From what I can recall, I believe it does a pretty good job... - Laura in VA 10:29 Jan 7 (2)
  • You don't remember Robert Redford being in it! That was - Jeannie in NJ 9:01 Jan 10 (0)
  • Thanks! nt - ereks mom 10:57 Jan 7 (0)

Math help, please - Des 10:19 Jan 7 (1)

• Since it wants the comparison in weeks, the first step would be to - Claire 15:59 Jan 7 (0)

Self education question: re -- web pages and blogs - Brenda in MA 10:09 Jan 7 (5)

• Thanks both of you! (nt) - Brenda in MA 4:44 Jan 10 (0)
• I personally write my own web pages in just HTML by hand in VIm (a kind of text editor)... - Adrian 20:59 Jan 9 (2)
  • Opps I got a little excited on the "$lt;html>" -- just omit that... (nt) - Adrian 21:01 Jan 9 (1)
    • Infact (duh) here is my homepage -- very readable and customizable html with exactly everything you just mentioned in it - Adrian 21:17 Jan 9 (0)
• I asked my ds and... - SallyMac 12:43 Jan 9 (0)

What are the high school science sequence options (more) - Kendall 9:30 Jan 7 (16)

• Master Gardener! - Margaret in CO 9:32 Jan 8 (0)
• What I did for my non-sciency one... - Nan in Mass 4:58 Jan 8 (0)
• I'd recommend Conceptual Physics (m) - CynthiaOK 12:26 Jan 7 (7)
  • Thanks and a question - Kendall 15:55 Jan 7 (6)
    • I just remembered (m) - CynthiaOK 6:52 Jan 8 (0)
    • Kendall, thought I pipe in and mention Signs and Seasons, a new Astronomy text. (m) - FloridaLisa 4:57 Jan 8 (3)
      • thanks Lisa, you're very kind - jay ryan 10:13 Jan 8 (0)
      • I did not like Signs and Seasons - Happy 6:18 Jan 8 (1)
        • sorry you felt that way - jay ryan 10:10 Jan 8 (0)
    • No, I'm looking at concurrent classes for his senior year science (nt) - CynthiaOK 16:08 Jan 7 (0)
• We are doing Earth/Environmental Science in 9th, then following the Bio/Chem/Physics route...nt - LunaLee 12:16 Jan 7 (1)
  • What text are you using?nt - Kendall 15:51 Jan 7 (0)
• One option is no science in 9th grade...(m) - Kathleen 12:12 Jan 7 (3)
  • Re: One option is no science in 9th grade...(m) - Kendall 15:40 Jan 7 (2)
    • The only reason you'd need to do four years...(m) - Kathleen 16:04 Jan 7 (1)
      • Support and a caution -- - Gwen in VA 17:55 Jan 7 (0)

Has anyone compared the reading lists for TRISMS, Solight, and TOG. We're starting a co-op and I have parents with various readers. I'm trying to save them money buy using what everyone has. Having the booklists would help, if they're not under copyright, of course. TIA nt - Kimber 7:09 Jan 7 (11)

• Just disregard, I was able to get some information that is not under copyright from the publishers themselves. I just had to wait for their phone calls. Thanks for the help. :) nt - Kimber 10:11 Jan 7 (5)
  • Well, there ya go!!!! I just posted again to suggest calling them. nt - Anna 10:47 Jan 7 (4)
    • Thanks for helping. Can I ask you a question about TOG (no copyright issues : ). sm - Kimber 11:08 Jan 7 (3)
      • For rhetoric level.... - Anna 11:59 Jan 7 (2)
        • You've scared me to death, LOL. I'll be working on that contract this week. The parents are on board, but I don't know about the kids. Thanks, I needed the warning. nt - Kimber 12:12 Jan 7 (1)
          • Better to be safe than sorry and I've seen many sorry ex-coop leaders on homeschool boards. nt - Anna 12:18 Jan 7 (0)
• Sharing SL booklists is against SL copyright policy. nt - Christi/NC 9:08 Jan 7 (0)
• You have free access to anything that's available to read from these websites. Anything copied from someone's purchased materials is illegal. nt - Anna 8:18 Jan 7 (3)
  • I meant that it's just wrong if someone here has Trisms, SL or TOG and posts booklists that are not available on those websites. If the lists are on the sites, then you can see them at the sites. (Please respect copyright laws :-). nt - Anna 8:23 Jan 7 (2)
    • Thanks for the comment. But I did add, "of course, if it's not under copyright." In the case of TOG, I do not believe the list are because they have all of the books with pictured links to Amazon. The problem there is that it will take me a while to compile a simplified list from their site. I find it difficult to navigate. The other sights I am still visiting. :) nt - Kimber 8:59 Jan 7 (1)
      • Not all resources in each TOG Year Plan are listed on the website (m)..... - Anna 10:46 Jan 7 (0)

Remember me? DD began college last fall, working w/Campus Safety 2 nights/wk from 11:30pm-7:30am... - Anna 7:00 Jan 7 (4)

• I remember. Sounds like good news ! :-) nt - lh 12:47 Jan 7 (0)
• This is great news! I'm sure you are BOTH very relieved! nt - Sharon in MD 10:30 Jan 7 (0)
• That is great news! I hope she enjoys the semester, (nm) - Deb in PA 8:20 Jan 7 (0)
• Hurrah! You must be so relieved! nt - Gwen in VA 8:11 Jan 7 (0)

Looking at the reading for Omnibus...OH MY!!.....(m) - flamom 6:12 Jan 7 (4)

• Thank you for the perspecitve and ideas; it has certainly helped ease the panic--lol(nm) - flamom 12:56 Jan 7 (0)
• I remember reading somewhere that the VP school doesn't even follow that list (m) - LisaNY 10:16 Jan 7 (2)
  • I had the same reaction to the reading lists.... - Michelle in AL 11:08 Jan 7 (1)
    • I read both the Iliad and Odyssey out loud (m) - LisaNY 12:32 Jan 7 (0)

Politics and People from Scholastic - Kaci 5:57 Jan 7 (2)

• Do you have a link for this? I am curious nt - lori in tx 6:20 Jan 7 (1)
  • This is all I have... - Kaci 6:44 Jan 7 (0)

have any of you chosen the CLEP route rather than dual enrollment? - Jodi-FL 19:46 Jan 6 (6)

• One of the reasons we did NOT CLEP... - Margaret in CO 9:37 Jan 8 (0)
• We did one CLEP & have dual-enrolled. We wanted dd to CLEP - K-FL 12:24 Jan 7 (0)
• Not all colleges and universities accept CLEP. - Claire 8:14 Jan 7 (2)
  • we do CC instead of CLEP (similar reasons) nt - lh 12:48 Jan 7 (0)
  • On that last sentence, I meant will transfer to all four-year colleges within the state system. - Claire 8:16 Jan 7 (0)
• Have you read College Without Compromise? - mom2abcd 22:29 Jan 6 (0)

Write On, Just Write and Excellent Essays by Gwen Simmons... a writing course - Kaci 19:32 Jan 6 (0)

If your high school senior had 2-3 weeks for a trigonometry refresher course, what resources would you use? nt - ereks mom 16:58 Jan 6 (4)

• Thank you! nt - ereks mom 10:23 Jan 7 (0)
• Schaum's Outline:Trig. (m) - MaryM 17:23 Jan 6 (0)
• I would use the ALEKS trig course for a month. nt - nrg 17:06 Jan 6 (1)
  • same nt - lh 12:48 Jan 7 (0)

What course would you take if you didn't want to start Calculus mid-year?(M) - MNM 15:53 Jan 6 (2)

• Has she had a good statistics course? (nt) - Jan in MO 16:07 Jan 6 (1)
  • We were thinking of that! Could it be done in a semester, do you think? (nt) - MNM 16:17 Jan 6 (0)

Pam "SFSOM" in TN and others---how long did you have to schedule in daily for Bravewriter's SAT/ACT essay writing class? (m) - Michelle in MO 15:14 Jan 6 (3)

• 45 mins sounds good, but I don't think it's that much in the beginning. And it's a couple of assignments a week, IIRC. (Can you tell it's been awhile? And I didn't actually DO the assignments, I just forked over the $$. ) :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 18:59 Jan 6 (2)
  • I meant to say at the last there that the point is, I didn't pay attention to how long it took for the assignments. Sorry. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:00 Jan 6 (1)
    • Thank you! This is very helpful! The format of the class is very different (m) - Michelle in MO 2:56 Jan 7 (0)

Lial's algebra question - Trish 14:38 Jan 6 (1)

• I'm sure you could find used versions of Lial's (m) - Michelle in MO 15:16 Jan 6 (0)

Has anyone taken college course while homeschooling during hs? - Chris in CA 10:29 Jan 6 (3)

• Thank you both nt - Chris in CA 17:41 Jan 7 (0)
• I'm only taking one course per semester - Laura K (NC) 14:29 Jan 6 (1)
  • Thanks for the info. on this! I've been wondering about this myself (m) - Michelle in MO 15:18 Jan 6 (0)

SAT Subjects test - Michelle in AL 7:08 Jan 6 (13)

• Re: SAT Subjects test - Staci 11:16 Jan 6 (9)
  • Staci, I have a question about AP Bio - Michelle in AL 12:35 Jan 6 (8)
    • Yes, my dd took both the regular bio and AP option at the same time - Staci 14:07 Jan 7 (0)
    • Also not Staci, but my $.02... - Bev in B'ville 3:32 Jan 7 (0)
    • Not Staci, but -- - Gwen in VA 18:32 Jan 6 (5)
      • Hijacking-- Gwen & Bev, a quick SO question, please... - Begona 8:02 Jan 7 (4)
        • In the science classes - Gwen in VA 8:17 Jan 7 (3)
          • Agree with Gwen,.... - Bev in B'ville 9:01 Jan 7 (1)
            • Thanks for letting us know that the science course chats... - Begona 10:00 Jan 7 (0)
          • Thank you, Gwen. My dd has proposed playing "Guitar Hero III" during the chats! Maybe I can convince her of the benefits of solitaire and hot chocolate. ;-) nt. - Begona 8:26 Jan 7 (0)
• Subject tests are separate from SAT1 and are only an hour long. You can take them at any age. (m) - MaryM 9:32 Jan 6 (0)
• Re: SAT Subjects test - CindyB/STL 7:29 Jan 6 (1)
  • Ugh should read the whole SAT or the Subject test not of, nt - CindyB/STL 7:30 Jan 6 (0)

I'm going to take a board break...God bless you and your families in this New Year, and thank you for everything! nt - Valerie(TX) 4:47 Jan 6 (1)

• Blessings to you too. Enjoy your board break! nt - percytruffle 14:16 Jan 6 (0)

Omnibus 1 - What books would you definitely not skip and which would you skip? m - kj in nc 18:37 Jan 5 (1)

• Why do you assume you can't finish it? - Moira in MA 19:00 Jan 5 (0)

9th grade dd has been obsessed with orcas since her first trip to Sea World when she was 5! What sort of career can she have if she's interested in helping them (as in conservation), and not training them? TIA nt. - Libby in Texas :) 18:10 Jan 5 (3)

• Thanks! Will do! nt. - Libby in Texas :) 17:42 Jan 7 (0)
• Re: 9th grade dd has been obsessed with orcas since her first trip to Sea World when she was 5! What sort of career can she have if she's interested in helping them (as in conservation), and not training them? TIA nt. - Wendy 15:25 Jan 6 (0)
• Re: 9th grade dd has been obsessed with orcas since her first trip to Sea World when she was 5! What sort of career can she have if she's interested in helping them (as in conservation), and not training them? TIA nt. - Wendy 15:22 Jan 6 (0)

Can anyone compare Chalkdust Pre-algebra with BJU's pre-algebra with dvds? - Chris in CA 17:47 Jan 5 (0)

Would it be okay for dd to use BJU Science 7 in 8th and then - Chris in CA 17:23 Jan 5 (3)

• thank you both nt - Chris in CA 17:41 Jan 7 (0)
• This is similar to my plans... - TXSusan 9:59 Jan 7 (0)
• Yes, but (m) - gardenschooler FKA Veronica 18:14 Jan 5 (0)

SAT prep question.. - Kelly in VA 11:48 Jan 5 (1)

• Yes. Also try programs like number2.com and practice books. nt - momof7 13:54 Jan 5 (0)

Any idea what is a reasonable price for the Texas Teacher's Edition of Spielvogel Hum Odyssey? TIA nt - 74Heaven 10:49 Jan 5 (2)

• Re: Any idea what is a reasonable price for the Texas Teacher's Edition of Spielvogel Hum Odyssey? TIA nt - Melissa 15:52 Jan 5 (0)
• fes.follett.com sells them for about $44--their books tend to be in good used condition. nt - Jean in Wisc 11:39 Jan 5 (0)

2nd try -- Biology Matters - where can I buy besides Singapore Math website? nt - Dot 10:13 Jan 5 (1)

• I've never seen it anywhere else, but you might find it used on a swap board. Any reason you don't want to order from singaporemath.com? (nt) - CynthiaOK 16:20 Jan 5 (0)

Has anyone used the A Beka Computer Applications ? - Judy_C 9:47 Jan 5 (0)

Human Odyssey by Jackson Spielvogel - can someone point me to the publisher's website? Or is 1999 the last printing? m - gardenschooler FKA Veronica 8:43 Jan 5 (2)

• Yes, '99 was the last printing for HO. - Laurel in CA 19:26 Jan 5 (1)
  • Aaah! Thank you! (m) - gardenschooler FKA Veronica 22:00 Jan 5 (0)

Questions about all the reading in Omnibus ..... - Michelle in AL 8:21 Jan 5 (7)

• You have to remember, too, that Omnibus isn't just a one credit course. Each hs credit is generally 1 hour daily, plus "homework" and Omnibus is 3 credits. - Chris in VA 10:06 Jan 6 (0)
• I have also heard... - Susan in TN 10:28 Jan 5 (0)
• Omnibus - Cedarmom 9:52 Jan 5 (4)
  • Do you need to start at Omnibus 1 ? - Jennifer Hinerman 4:53 Jan 8 (1)
    • I think you could start in anywhere....nt - Michelle in AL 13:07 Jan 8 (0)
  • Thanks Cedarmom, how much time/day do you spend on this? nm - Michelle in AL 10:12 Jan 5 (1)
    • Re: Thanks Cedarmom, how much time/day do you spend on this? nm - Cedarmom 8:48 Jan 7 (0)

Poll: What online courses have you used for 7th to 12th? Would you recommend them? Please provide links. nt - Josie 7:10 Jan 5 (19)

• Thank you! NT - Josie 10:32 Jan 8 (0)
• We've done the Apex Learning online course in French... - Anne/PA 5:09 Jan 8 (0)
• My daughter did several FLVS courses: - Jenny in Florida 9:33 Jan 7 (1)
  • FLVS Spanish I and Chinese I (m) - Sandra in FL 10:58 Jan 7 (0)
• Haven't used any yet, but am considering the following: - Kaci 19:36 Jan 6 (0)
• So far.. (m) - MaryM 18:06 Jan 6 (0)
• Adding ours.... - Moira in MA 15:02 Jan 6 (0)
• Ours so far... - Phyllis in Canada 9:32 Jan 6 (0)
• Re: Poll: What online courses have you used for 7th to 12th? Would you recommend them? Please provide links. nt - FloridaLisa 18:28 Jan 5 (0)
• Here are ours -- - Gwen in VA 10:10 Jan 5 (8)
  • Gwen, were the Chemistry (SO) and AP Chem (PA) classes taken (m) - Sandra in FL 14:01 Jan 7 (0)
  • Your English and History Sequences - Janice in NJ 4:40 Jan 7 (5)
    • Not Gwen, but some thoughts on AP English...(m) - Kathleen 8:35 Jan 7 (4)
      • Thanks. More questions if you don't mind... - Janice in NJ 10:21 Jan 7 (3)
        • Advanced Composition Link - Janice in NJ 6:29 Jan 8 (0)
        • I also wonder, what is the High School Composition course that Debra Bell recommends? - Anne/PA 5:11 Jan 8 (0)
        • Janice, a question about the comp course - Kendall 11:10 Jan 7 (0)
  • Rabbit Trail..Gwen, did you ask for rec's from each prof/(m) - MaryM 16:20 Jan 6 (0)
• Re: Poll: What online courses have you used for 7th to 12th? Would you recommend them? Please provide links. nt - Kathleen 9:35 Jan 5 (0)

Can anyone compare TOG to Trisms for a 9th grader that is NOT studious. - txchick 21:56 Jan 4 (0)

Preparing for College Prep World History ... - Luanne 21:21 Jan 4 (2)

• I'm sure it will be fine.... - Rhondabee 13:23 Jan 6 (1)
  • Yes, this does help. Thank you! nt - Luanne 18:12 Jan 6 (0)

BJU Distance learning Dvd's or Homesat, anyone use this for all subjects?? Also questions - Chris in CA 20:29 Jan 4 (8)

• We use HomeSat for selected classes... - TXSusan 6:27 Jan 5 (4)
  • Yes, me too... - MIchelle in GA 13:25 Jan 5 (3)
    • Are the textbooks included the TM's as well, the reason - Chris in CA 16:02 Jan 5 (2)
      • Yes, TM's are included in the DVD bundle. nt. - Michelle in GA 16:04 Jan 5 (1)
        • thank you Michelle! nt - Chris in CA 22:26 Jan 5 (0)
• I do, but not for high school. - Cindyg 21:29 Jan 4 (1)
  • Thanks Cindy, I am considering the Dvd's would this group - Chris in CA 21:43 Jan 4 (0)
• That would be all, but math, sticking with CD for that tia nt - Chris in CA 20:50 Jan 4 (0)

other books like Jane Eyre... - Whitney 17:57 Jan 4 (10)

• Where Angels Fear to Tread by E M Forster nt - Lorna 3:13 Jan 8 (0)
• Re: other books like Jane Eyre... - Ann in NV 14:51 Jan 7 (0)
• Try Trollope... - Nan in Mass 6:57 Jan 7 (0)
• Thanks to all for your responses...I've written them all down. nt - Whitney 14:10 Jan 6 (0)
• Georgette Heyer's Romances like Frederica, Reluctant Widow, etc. - Nissi 10:27 Jan 6 (0)
• My daughter liked "The Girl With the Pearl Earring", but you may want to read it first. nt - Antonia 8:52 Jan 5 (0)
• Bronte's other book Villette is good. It has some anit-catholic sentiments, so steer clear if that will offend. nm - Stacy in NJ 7:35 Jan 5 (0)
• Elizabeth Gaskell's "North & South" (*not* Civil War) & "Wives & Daughters". - Beth S 5:43 Jan 5 (0)
• Wuthering Heights comes to mind. What about Austen? They're not as dark in spots as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. nt - Kendra in CA 20:25 Jan 4 (0)
• Re: other books like Jane Eyre... - Betty R 19:26 Jan 4 (0)

Help!!!Why homeschool H.S.? Agonizing over decision. (m) - Tamara in NC 17:53 Jan 4 (8)

• Time...m - Susan in TX 14:46 Jan 6 (0)
• Re: Help!!!Why homeschool H.S.? Agonizing over decision. (m) - Chris in NC 9:14 Jan 5 (0)
• You can arrange a superior education from home! - Margaret in CO 18:25 Jan 4 (0)
• First of all, have you identified why you've homeschooled thus far? The answer to your question very much hinges on the answer to mine. nm - Janet in WA 17:56 Jan 4 (4)
  • Godly character, strong academics, work ethic, strong family ties (m) - Tamara in NC 18:05 Jan 4 (3)
    • In high school we supplemented heavily (m) - Gwen in VA 18:20 Jan 4 (2)
      • What online courses did you use? nt - Ann in SC 6:59 Jan 5 (1)
        • I just listed ALL of them in a post about ten posts higher up the thread! - Gwen in VA 10:11 Jan 5 (0)

Why is a hypothesis needed when conducting a science experiment? - AnnieN 17:28 Jan 4 (7)

• Snickelfritz and Janet, thank you and another question... - AnnieN 18:19 Jan 4 (4)
  • In my experience, you usually start out expecting a certain result. sm - snickelfritz 10:59 Jan 5 (1)
    • sheesh...A more concise answer would be that the purpose of the scientific method is to remove human bias. nt - snickelfritz 11:24 Jan 5 (0)
  • I suppose, but... - Janet in WA 20:15 Jan 4 (1)
    • Thanks, Janet. I understand better now :) n/t - AnnieN 3:47 Jan 5 (0)
• It helps you define your experiment. - snickelfritz 18:01 Jan 4 (0)
• I can understand why your daughter might ask that question... - Janet in WA 17:55 Jan 4 (0)

sale and swap (cross posted to other boards...) - Susan Wise Bauer 13:45 Jan 4 (8)

• Amazon also has a seller feature. I've only used it from the buyer's perspective, but I've not had any problems.... - Bev in B'ville 7:21 Jan 5 (1)
  • I sell on amazon quite a bit. They take a fairly high percentage, but the exposure is great. (nt) - theodwyn 10:35 Jan 5 (0)
• Wow, thanks for a more secure site. I like the sound of that (though I've had smooth transactions thus far). nt - FloridaLisa 18:41 Jan 4 (0)
• checked out teachingmom.com and they're not registering any new sellers!!! (nt) - cb in socal 16:00 Jan 4 (3)
  • You're always welcome to sell/buy on the Well-Trained Mind Discussion Yahoo group (link inside) ... - Brenda 1:52 Jan 5 (0)
  • Couple of other places inside... - MaryM 16:59 Jan 4 (0)
  • You can register and sell at TheSwap.Com nt - DollyM 16:36 Jan 4 (0)
• Thanks, Susan, & Happy New Year! nt - Beth in sw WA 14:12 Jan 4 (0)

Ugh! Sale and Swap board is closed for the first quarter of 2008 :-( Where are you all planning to sell and buy? (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:18 Jan 4 (2)

• I never did get the "hang" of the now not-so-new Sale and Swap Board.... - Denise in NE 13:14 Jan 6 (0)
• I'm trying the auction idea at the HSLDA site. Ugh. I just got my stuff organized and on the swap board too. Oh well ey? (nt) - cb in socal 12:37 Jan 4 (0)

What's your favorite French curriculum for high school and why? nt - Kendra in CA 10:38 Jan 4 (1)

• Depends what your resources and goals are - Ruth in Canada 17:26 Jan 4 (0)

microscope - amelia 10:25 Jan 4 (3)

• Check around your homeschool community. We were able to purchase a gently used Sonlight 'scope from a local homeschooler. nt - Anna 17:10 Jan 5 (0)
• I found a really deluxe one on e-bay (m) - CynthiaOK 16:22 Jan 5 (0)
• Sonlight sells a nice one for a good price. It would serve a lot of students through their high school years, for sure! nt - Jean in Wisc 14:39 Jan 4 (0)

Omnibus IV will NOT be ready in the fall!!! ACK! There goes our whole plan, plus he's done I-III, so now what??? m - Kendra in CA 10:10 Jan 4 (4)

• I'm not the only one in this boat, am I? If you are too, what are you planning to do? nt - Kendra in CA 20:27 Jan 4 (0)
• I've heard good things about Gileskirk, and doesn't it do some of the same readings as Omnibus IV? (m) - Michelle in MO 14:35 Jan 4 (2)
  • but Gileskirk is not litereature per se... - sarah 7:21 Jan 5 (0)
  • The only problem with going ahead with what VP has in the catalog for 10th grade... - Kendra in CA 15:04 Jan 4 (0)

Please recommend resources to help ds make fewer careless errors on PSAT and SAT. (nt) - Catherine 8:11 Jan 4 (2)

• My son found Rocket Review Revolution by Adam Robinson helped a great deal. nt - Melissa in New York 12:38 Jan 4 (0)
• The ones we used were Barron's for the PSAT and the Official Student Guide (m) - Michelle in MO 8:19 Jan 4 (0)

Can you advise me on math for my 6th grader?... - Sophia 7:38 Jan 4 (8)

• my middle dd was in the same boat ... - AngieW in Texas 17:15 Jan 4 (0)
• For my kids that are too advanced for typical pre-alg and not quite ready for full-fledged alg - momof7 13:04 Jan 4 (1)
  • Now there's a thought... - Sophia 14:09 Jan 4 (0)
• Have you considered Lial's Basic College Math? - Jill, OK 9:14 Jan 4 (4)
  • I have seen this... - Sophia 14:21 Jan 4 (0)
  • Jill, could you review the strength (& any weaknesses) of R&S Math from your experience. (more) - Dawn in MI 11:07 Jan 4 (2)
    • Well, I think it's great... - Jill, OK 12:09 Jan 4 (1)
      • Thanks for sharing this, Jill. I think we will stick with R&S. (nt) - Dawn in MI 20:45 Jan 4 (0)

For those of you doing Astronomy... (x-post) - Jean in Wisc 6:48 Jan 4 (2)

• Re: For those of you doing Astronomy... (x-post) - Myra 11:09 Jan 4 (1)
  • In the photo - Jean in Wisc 14:54 Jan 4 (0)

Anyone here interested in a lit. discussion group? I think one exists on TWEM board, but I never visit there. For example (m) - Michelle in MO 5:13 Jan 4 (3)

• I'm using TWEM to work through her list of autobiographies... - Ang in TX 5:44 Jan 4 (2)
  • I'd love to, but I feel so pressed for time just reading Omnibus materials (m) - Michelle in MO 12:53 Jan 4 (0)
  • I read Up From Slavery because it was recommended in TWEM, and it is now one of my favorite books. Have fun! nt - Kendra in CA 10:37 Jan 4 (0)

Mapping the World by Heart..anyone use this...likes/dislikes? - Gamom3 4:27 Jan 4 (5)

• I used it with some luck when my girls were about those ages... - LoriM 5:00 Jan 4 (4)
  • Thank you...I am glad I asked on here....I guess I will only get it if I find a good deal on it..Now to hunt down a good complete geography course!!..nt - Gamom3 6:06 Jan 4 (3)
    • Abeka's geography is an excellent course that is easy to use. nt - Anna 9:14 Jan 4 (0)
    • I don't think mine is still in a notebook intact, or I'd just send it to you (nt) - LoriM 6:55 Jan 4 (1)
      • If you still have yours, I would be interested...nt - Gamom3 9:01 Jan 4 (0)

Biology Matters - where can I buy besides Singapore Math website? nt - Dot 20:05 Jan 3 (0)

Can any version of Homer's Odyssey be used with Omnibus I.... - Michelle in AL 19:52 Jan 3 (8)

• I'm looking at my copy of OI... - Susan in TN 20:14 Jan 3 (4)
  • Susan: Answering your question from below - MS 6:09 Jan 4 (2)
    • I probably should have said... - MS 6:15 Jan 4 (1)
      • Thank you! nt - Susan in TN 8:13 Jan 4 (0)
  • Thanks Susan, you've been a great help... - Michelle in AL 20:31 Jan 3 (0)
• This is the version I'm referring to... - Michelle in AL 19:53 Jan 3 (2)
  • Hhmm...link didn't work, hopefully this will... - Michelle in AL 19:55 Jan 3 (1)
    • Sorry, no link's are working. Cut & paste inside - Michelle in AL 19:57 Jan 3 (0)

Need help looking for a Consumer Math program - Heather in Savannah 19:12 Jan 3 (1)

• Abeka. nt - Anna 5:54 Jan 4 (0)

Planning for High School....I'm only a semester away from my oldest being a Freshman and I need help, please! - Chocolate Princess 18:15 Jan 3 (1)

• I'd add some grammar, even if it's only for review. nm - Ang in TX 5:46 Jan 4 (0)

Would it be too appaling to do Omnibus I in 9th grade? Please be honest!! - flamom 17:36 Jan 3 (4)

• IMHO, I think the Omnibus series is really a high school level series nt - Sandy in CA 22:06 Jan 3 (0)
• **ok -- i know appalling needs 2 l's :) - flamom 17:38 Jan 3 (0)
• Not at all. Lots of people use it for 9th grade. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:38 Jan 3 (1)
  • Thanks, I needed to hear that!! - flamom 17:39 Jan 3 (0)

Where can I get the answer key to PTIW level one? - Deborah 15:42 Jan 3 (3)

• My understanding was it came with the book, gratis. (m) - MaryM 15:47 Jan 3 (2)
  • Nope -- separate for PTIW 1. (Only PTIW 2 has it included.) You can but it here at this link for $7.50... - Lori D. 16:12 Jan 3 (1)
    • Thank you! :D (nt) - Deborah 17:34 Jan 3 (0)

Bursting with good news! Some really positive first steps toward implementing classical ed in the school in which I'm teaching. - Janie 14:13 Jan 3 (4)

• The school is so fortunate to have your wisdom, experience, and enthusiasm! Congrats! (nt) - Beth in OH 17:35 Jan 3 (0)
• Wow, Janie--! Blessings to you in this venture...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 15:17 Jan 3 (1)
  • Hi Stacey! Yep, all my kids are (practically) out of the nest. Youngest is 20 and still looking for his niche in life; oldest is 26 and working on her master's in nursing with plans to teadh. How time does fly! I remember years ago when your youngest was barely 3! (nt) - Janie 16:32 Jan 3 (0)
• Great news! Yes, I do believe you have been providentially placed in that school! I will be praying for you! (nt) - Michelle in MO 15:15 Jan 3 (0)

Does anyone have a correlation between Apologia Chemistry and Teaching Co H.S. Chem? (sm) - SallyMac 14:09 Jan 3 (3)

• Oh---I wish I still had that post! Tina in Ouray, CO, had a schedule which lined up the TC lectures with the Apologia Chemistry book! (m) - Michelle in MO 16:11 Jan 3 (2)
  • Found it! Link inside (m) - Michelle in MO 16:16 Jan 3 (1)
    • Thank you Michelle (and Tina)...I didn't know this existed! Happy New Year too. (nm) - SallyMac 17:02 Jan 3 (0)

Another question about resources tied to Spielvogel's Human Odyssey; anyone use the book Perspectives: Connecting Past and Present, to Accompany World History the Human Odyssey? Same thing as before.... - Jill, OK 12:42 Jan 3 (2)

• All we used was HO student text and TE. There was more than enough study material with section and chapter reviews. nt - Anna 17:18 Jan 3 (1)
  • Thanks. nt - Jill, OK 21:23 Jan 3 (0)

Anyone ever used or using Memoria's Henle Latin online class? Just want to know how the class is set up, m - Lyn NoCA 11:38 Jan 3 (0)

Help! Can anyone figure out the right vacation for us? (x-posted because you ladies know me better...) - StaceyL in Canada 11:12 Jan 3 (5)

• Re: Help! Can anyone figure out the right vacation for us? (x-posted because you ladies know me better...) - Cindi D 11:21 Jan 4 (0)
• OK, if I had the money, here's what I'd do (m) - Michelle in MO 9:44 Jan 4 (0)
• Re: Help! Can anyone figure out the right vacation for us? (x-posted because you ladies know me better...) - Ang in TX 5:59 Jan 4 (0)
• Re: Help! Can anyone figure out the right vacation for us? (x-posted because you ladies know me better...) - kate in seattle 20:32 Jan 3 (1)
  • I don't know Kate, but I 2nd her suggestion. This sounds WONDERFUL! - Stacie in Ut 14:28 Jan 4 (0)

Math Without Borders cd-rom tutorials for Foerster's Algebra 1.... - Robin in DFW 10:45 Jan 3 (3)

• This looks great! - Jan P. 16:17 Jan 3 (0)
• I just googled it to check it out. Link inside. nt - Cheryl B in VA 14:49 Jan 3 (0)
• Do you have a link to this? I would be intrested in getting this product. - lynda 13:10 Jan 3 (0)

nrg--Did you use the textbook "The Heart of Mathematics" with "The Joy of Mathematics" or "The Joy of Thinking?" - Cathy in TX 10:24 Jan 3 (2)

• Re: nrg--Did you use the textbook "The Heart of Mathematics" with "The Joy of Mathematics" or "The Joy of Thinking?" - Janice in NJ 11:29 Jan 3 (1)
  • Yes, that helps quite a bit. Thanks! (m) - Cathy in TX 11:36 Jan 3 (0)

Thanks for your input below ladies. Chris in NY I replyed to your response below... - Christina in MN 9:07 Jan 3 (2)

• Hi Christina.... - ChrisN in NY 12:12 Jan 4 (1)
  • Thank you, Chris, your comments on this help a lot. ... - Christina in MN 11:57 Jan 6 (0)

Spielvogel History?...What's the difference between Human Odyssey and Western Civilization? TIA! nt - Hikin' Mama 8:54 Jan 3 (7)

• And what about plain old World History? nt - Amy in NH 6:56 Jan 4 (3)
  • Re: And what about plain old World History? nt - Ruth in Canada (but originally from NH) 17:31 Jan 4 (2)
    • Our ps uses this for AP World History. nt - gardenschooler FKA Veronica 22:38 Jan 8 (0)
    • Thanks, that's very helpful... - Amy in NH 9:17 Jan 5 (0)
• Oh, and, when you talk about Spielvogel History, are these the titles to which you are referring? Thanks again! nt - Hikin' Mama 8:55 Jan 3 (2)
  • Human Odyssey is a high school text and Western Civ is a college text. nt - Pam in MA 10:31 Jan 3 (1)
    • Thank you! That helps me greatly. nt - Hikin' Mama 15:05 Jan 3 (0)

Letter of Recommendation to colleges - Sandy 8:29 Jan 3 (1)

• This link might help (m) - MaryM 12:11 Jan 3 (0)

Need some resources for the Richmond VA area - Karen in NC soon to be VA 6:38 Jan 3 (5)

• Thank you so much for the encouragment!! - Karen H in NC 5:26 Jan 4 (0)
• ditto to what's already been mentioned, and... - Kathy in Richmond 16:04 Jan 3 (0)
• LOL.....you and me both (another Karen, too!!) - momof7 13:44 Jan 3 (1)
  • From one Karen to another.... - Karen H in NC 5:32 Jan 4 (0)
• Here's some info for you.... - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 11:13 Jan 3 (0)

Does anyone use the book of World Literature readings (Hitchens) with Spielvogel's Human Odyssey? I'm wondering... - Jill, OK 17:26 Jan 2 (15)

• Re: Does anyone use the book of World Literature readings (Hitchens) with Spielvogel's Human Odyssey? I'm wondering... - CynthiaOK 18:14 Jan 2 (14)
  • We're reading them aloud & discussing them in our weekly history "talk time." nt - Laurel in CA 18:48 Jan 2 (13)
    • Laurel (or others),what is this book? Is it designed to accompany HO?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 8:04 Jan 3 (11)
      • It's short readings for each chapter in HO... - Laurel in CA 9:56 Jan 3 (8)
        • My gr 10 son is using HO.... Where could I find this other book (full title??)? Thanks!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:43 Jan 3 (7)
          • AND did you know there's a TM for the HO Study Guide???? ISBN 0314140964 according to a lady on the curriculum board. nt - Laurel in CA 18:13 Jan 3 (3)
            • Now *that* would be helpful! I have the study guide but have never been able to track down even the existence of a TM for it.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:21 Jan 3 (2)
              • It exists...but I couldn't find it in stock anywhere. nt - Laurel in CA 16:12 Jan 4 (1)
                • Laurel, I just kept checking Folletts every few days and one finally turned up. (nt) - CynthiaOK 8:37 Jan 5 (0)
          • Stacey, I came across it while looking at HO at amazon.com. The full title is World Literature: Readings to accompany the Human Odyssey. (At least...I think that's it, lol. The author is Marilyn Hitchens, I believe.) nt - Jill, OK 12:36 Jan 3 (2)
            • "...to accompany World History the Human Odyssey". Sorry. nt - Jill, OK 12:39 Jan 3 (1)
              • Thanks, Jill.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:17 Jan 3 (0)
      • Yes - the readings correlate with chapters from HO. Some chapters may have several readings others may have none (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:55 Jan 3 (0)
      • PS--reply to you,Laurel, in thread below.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 8:09 Jan 3 (0)
    • Thanks, ladies. Something (else) to think about! :o) nt - Jill, OK 20:59 Jan 2 (0)

LisaNY, those weren't all 3 our chi puppies (one was my sister's and one was my niece's). We were puppysitting... ntn - StaceyinLA 14:55 Jan 2 (1)

• Oh! Okay! I was really awed by your bravery and energy! :o) nm - LisaNY 16:13 Jan 3 (0)

Omnibus - will the entire Bible be covered in volume I-VI or once in vol. I-III and again in vol. IV-VI? Thanks. nt - Susan in TN 14:00 Jan 2 (0)

I forgot, is Lial's Beginning Algebra equivilant to pre-algebra or is there no such thing? nt - LunaLee 13:06 Jan 2 (3)

• There is a pre-algebra book and a book that includes pre and alg I. - Jean in Wisc 20:33 Jan 2 (0)
• Beginning or Introductory is Algebra 1; Lial does have a PreAlgebra, but many use BCM as that course. HTH! (nm) - Deb in PA 13:33 Jan 2 (0)
• We are using Lial's Basic College Mathematics (BCM) as our pre-algebra text -- excellent! (nt) - Laura in OH 13:32 Jan 2 (0)

Western Civilizations vs. Human Odyssey - Suzy 12:57 Jan 2 (0)

The History of the Ancient World Recommendations? Advice? - lisawj 12:13 Jan 2 (3)

• I'm using this with my 9th grader. - Jan P. 16:24 Jan 3 (2)
  • As far as I know there are no study guides. - Jan P. 16:26 Jan 3 (1)
    • Thanks Jan! nt - lisawj 6:37 Jan 4 (0)

Natl. Latin Exam in March-- anyone here preparing dc for the test? Care to share any secrets to success? Thanks! nt (x-post from general bd) - Beth in sw WA 11:44 Jan 2 (3)

• Because the NLE is not based on a specific text... - Jane in NC 12:26 Jan 2 (2)
  • By the way, you'll want to register by January 18 for the NLE. - Jane in NC 12:27 Jan 2 (1)
    • Thank you, Jane. Great info. nt - Beth in sw WA 9:09 Jan 3 (0)

Algebra woes - hs mom 11:39 Jan 2 (6)

• Since 3 out of 3 recommended Aleks, we'll go with that for the next 3 weeks... - hs mom 7:36 Jan 3 (2)
  • I was sure you probably already had (m) - Michelle in MO 9:47 Jan 3 (1)
    • I appreciated your advice, thanks for offering it. :) We signed up for - hs mom 11:36 Jan 3 (0)
• I'd probably try aleks ... - AngieW in Texas 16:27 Jan 2 (0)
• one month free of Aleks - Ruth in Canada 16:25 Jan 2 (0)
• Boy, I wish I could help you more (m) - Michelle in MO 14:14 Jan 2 (0)

Microsoft Office for Student and Teacher?/Crossposted - Deidre in GA 9:32 Jan 2 (0)

Mythology as an elective? - AngieW in Texas 8:22 Jan 2 (2)

• Have you tried googling "mythology syllabus"? - Moira in MA 13:00 Jan 2 (0)
• I remember reading Hamilton's "Mythology" as part of an English class in high school... - Laurel in CA 8:25 Jan 2 (0)

Self-teaching Excel and Word - prettybutton 7:09 Jan 2 (7)

• Microsoft has free training in Word. Link inside... - Sabrina in NY 14:28 Jan 2 (0)
• DD took a "computer applications" "CLASS" at the CC (more) - DollyM 11:57 Jan 2 (2)
  • Dolly, your link didn't work. Could you try again, pretty please? (nm) - Deb in PA 13:31 Jan 2 (1)
    • Oh, Sorry. More inside - DollyM 5:34 Jan 3 (0)
• Swithched on school house has programs....sm - Lisawa 8:06 Jan 2 (0)
• Re: Self-teaching Excel and Word - Deb in PA 7:51 Jan 2 (0)
• Office stores sell very inexpensive tutorial CD's for these programs. nm - Janet in WA 7:41 Jan 2 (0)

Join us on the K-8 Cur for Wordless Wednesday! - Jean in Wisc 5:23 Jan 2 (1)

• How's this? - Carole in DE 9:07 Jan 2 (0)

For those interested in astronomy--the Skywatch issue this year is excellent!! (x-post) - Jean in Wisc 19:47 Jan 1 (2)

• Are you the one who recommended earthsky? If so... - Nan in Mass 6:34 Jan 2 (1)
  • Yes! It is my homepage, too. Last night it was sooo coooold, but I was able to look at the Orion Nebula through binocs from our bay window. Beautiful! nt - Jean in Wisc. 7:16 Jan 2 (0)

Cross post w/general board Homeschool driver's education? - Chris in VA 13:58 Jan 1 (3)

• You need to use an approved course (or school) but . . . - Lee in VA 14:57 Jan 1 (1)
  • Here's a link with information for you. - Lee in VA 15:12 Jan 1 (0)
• It doesn't sound as if what you have in mind satisfies the requirement. nm - Janet in WA 14:41 Jan 1 (0)

Warriner's English Grammar and Composition - Tamara in GA 13:03 Jan 1 (1)

• If nobody here has answers for you, check with emmanuelbooks.com and they should be able to help you. nt - Anna 15:44 Jan 1 (0)

Happy New Year...and anyone else not ready to get back to the books? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:50 Jan 1 (7)

• My oldest has been in Geometry purgatory for the last 2 weeks.... - Laurel in CA 15:50 Jan 1 (2)
  • My 15 yr old son has asked me... - StaceyL in Canada 8:08 Jan 3 (1)
    • Yes, and "how to say it" is the big issue in geometry, it seems... - Laurel in CA 9:54 Jan 3 (0)
• Me too---having motivation problems here----and questions about HOW on earth I can possibly get into grad. school? (m) - Michelle in MO 14:19 Jan 1 (2)
  • I hear you, Michelle... - StaceyL in Canada 14:33 Jan 1 (1)
    • Stacey, re: your testing questions and the whole grad. school thing (m) - Michelle in MO 15:38 Jan 1 (0)
• We're having the same problem. - Jan P. 13:20 Jan 1 (0)

2008 Reading Lists - please share yours! Here's mine... - Susan in TN 12:33 Jan 1 (8)

• A couple of fun things we're doing here: - Jenny in Florida 20:55 Jan 2 (0)
• I host seasonal reading challenges, and inside is a link to my winter challenge...(m) - Kathleen 11:27 Jan 2 (5)
  • Wow! - Susan in TN 14:09 Jan 2 (4)
    • Re: Wow! - Kathleen 15:23 Jan 2 (3)
      • Please, please tell me you don't have 5 kids under the age of 12... - S in TN 6:59 Jan 3 (2)
        • Never fear! I have one son left at home--he's 17 :-) (nt) - Kathleen 8:42 Jan 3 (1)
          • Whew! I'll relax then and not beat myself over the head...nt - S in TN 19:35 Jan 3 (0)
• Here's what I hope to do (not yet official!) - m - Michelle in MO 14:33 Jan 1 (0)

Is anyone using the New Oxford Guide to Writing book? - Jan P. 11:50 Jan 1 (0)

Questions about studying for the SAT - SharonK 7:49 Jan 1 (2)

• What my two oldest did -- - Gwen in VA 18:01 Jan 1 (0)
• Our Method - Ailaena 10:44 Jan 1 (0)

Is a 27 a good score for the ACT and (more) - suzeintn 6:54 Jan 1 (3)

• We refer frequently to the College Board's search application. - Jenny in Florida 7:36 Jan 2 (0)
• You can find the average ACT/SAT score for each college at the college's website (m) - CynthiaOK 14:44 Jan 1 (0)
• Most Tier I college want to see a 30 or above. - Margaret in CO 10:29 Jan 1 (0)

My 8th grader is finishing TT Algebra 2 this year. What Algebra program should I use now for a High School "rigorous" coverage of this topic before moving into Geometery in 10th grade??? (More inside) - Mommyfaithe 6:34 Jan 1 (12)

• The big 3... - Jann in TX 19:52 Jan 1 (6)
  • Thank You!! Where is the best place to purchase Lial's as a set?? - mommyfaithe 13:37 Jan 2 (2)
    • They've just changed their website! :-(( But, try this link (inside) - Michelle in MO 18:13 Jan 2 (1)
      • Sorry! Fingers were typing before brain was engaged! I meant to say that I usually buy direct from the publisher---Addison Wesley/Pearson Education (nt) - Michelle in MO 18:14 Jan 2 (0)
  • Jann, I have a question for you, please (slight hijack).... - Bev in B'ville 4:16 Jan 2 (2)
    • Well, you have a few choices still... - Jann in TX 22:20 Jan 2 (1)
      • Thanks bunches Jann :) Happy New Year nm - Bev in B'ville 5:31 Jan 3 (0)
• How about Lial's? (m) - Michelle in MO 12:36 Jan 1 (4)
  • Does anyone know if Larson's is good?? - Mommyfaithe 15:14 Jan 1 (3)
    • My ds's engineering school's cal was by Larson. nt - momof7 5:08 Jan 2 (0)
    • Well, I know that Chalkdust uses Larson's, and some moms speak very highly of it (m) - Michelle in MO 15:41 Jan 1 (1)
      • Thanks! (nt) - mommyfaithe 7:03 Jan 2 (0)

Any music composition suggestions? - Dawn K 17:09 Dec 31 (2)

• Speaking as a former music major - Laura K (NC) 10:48 Jan 1 (0)
• Sorry about the multi-posts -- it comes from refreshing - Dawn K 21:25 Dec 31 (0)

Any music composition suggestions? - Dawn K 17:03 Dec 31 (0)

Any music composition suggestions? - Dawn K 17:01 Dec 31 (0)

Any music composition suggestions? - Dawn K 16:58 Dec 31 (0)

Has anyone seen or used this book (comments?): Mechanically Inclined: Building Grammar, Usage, And Style into Writer's Workshop (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:24 Dec 31 (0)

Happy New Year's everyone... - percytruffle 11:00 Dec 31 (2)

• Yes, ***Happy New Year!*** :o) nm - LisaNY 7:43 Jan 1 (0)
• Hear, hear! And best wishes to Susan Wise Bauer for providing this wonderful resource to us all! (nm) - Kareni 19:41 Dec 31 (0)

has anybody used Zeitgeist Literature and Composition courses? - AngieW in Texas 10:50 Dec 31 (3)

• These look good to me! - Jan P. 13:24 Jan 1 (2)
  • Are these literature books available yet? - Jan P. 20:27 Jan 1 (1)
    • it doesn't look like it ... - AngieW in Texas 8:24 Jan 2 (0)

Henle Latin II or start on Wheelock's s-l-o-w-l-y? (m) - Veronica 6:32 Dec 31 (6)

• Re: Henle Latin II or start on Wheelock's s-l-o-w-l-y? (m) - KathyP 6:54 Dec 31 (5)
  • I *love* your answer! Thank you (m) - Veronica 7:19 Dec 31 (4)
    • Thanks and hope it works out for her. nt - KathyP 7:37 Jan 3 (0)
    • I c an't add any info here since we are in MP Henle Latin 1, but of course you love her response <grin> and sm - 74Heaven 10:56 Dec 31 (2)
      • Re: I c an't add any info here since we are in MP Henle Latin 1, but of course you love her response <grin> and sm - KathyP 7:45 Jan 3 (1)
        • Re: I c an't add any info here since we are in MP Henle Latin 1, but of course you love her response <grin> and sm - KathyP 8:58 Jan 3 (0)

Omnibus 1 questions.. - Michelle in AL 21:12 Dec 30 (2)

• Some answers (m) - Anne in Hawaii 11:46 Dec 31 (1)
  • I'm just now starting to "study ahead" for Omnibus I - Susan in TN 14:19 Dec 31 (0)

Teaching Company question ... American Civil War - SharonK 18:34 Dec 30 (2)

• Gallagher was one of my first introductions to the TC. - Janice in NJ 5:43 Dec 31 (0)
• If they are the lectures by Prof. Gallagher, they are very good. nm - Sharon in MD 20:17 Dec 30 (0)

Do you know of any (brief) biographies of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson & Robert E. Lee that focus on their Christian faith? TIA! nt - ereks mom 18:14 Dec 30 (2)

• Call of Duty (Robert E. Lee) and All things for Good (Stonewall Jackson) both by J. Steven Wilkins. They are not terribly brief, though. nt - Susan in TN 19:18 Dec 30 (1)
  • Thank you! I've requested these through ILL at my library. nt - ereks mom 9:09 Dec 31 (0)

omnibus 1 references helpful? - stefinbc 16:11 Dec 30 (7)

• One more question - stefinbc 21:11 Dec 30 (1)
  • Yes, Omnibus does assign the readings from Western Civ. and art history (m) - Michelle in MO 3:36 Dec 31 (0)
• I agree with Michelle in MO--have your child read whole chapters - Chris in VA 19:35 Dec 30 (3)
  • What is the Wadsworth site - looking for quizzes - Trish 8:49 Dec 31 (2)
    • Thanks! nt - Trish 19:34 Dec 31 (0)
    • Here's the website (m) - Michelle in MO 9:31 Dec 31 (0)
• I did buy all the reference materials, but we actually ended up using (m) - Michelle in MO 16:28 Dec 30 (0)

Teaching the Classics - Marquis 13:10 Dec 30 (3)

• Re: Teaching the Classics - Cedarmom 9:54 Dec 31 (0)
• Re: Teaching the Classics - Marquis 16:23 Dec 30 (0)
• Re: Teaching the Classics - Marquis 15:57 Dec 30 (0)

MODG Latin II syllabus? I'm confused (m) - Veronica 12:40 Dec 30 (5)

• I think I found it - is this what I want? And another question (m) - Veronica 12:47 Dec 30 (4)
  • Re: I think I found it - is this what I want? And another question (m) - Brenda in MA 15:26 Dec 30 (3)
    • Thanks, so does the MODG Latin III syllabus use *all* of Henle 2? So in other words (m) - Veronica 20:03 Dec 30 (2)
      • I'm not sure... - Brenda in MA 4:57 Dec 31 (1)
        • Thanks. nt - Veronica 6:21 Dec 31 (0)

Anyone know of any really good books on Japan? Thx. (nt) - cb in socal 11:22 Dec 30 (6)

• 3 suggestions - Danielle 8:13 Jan 2 (1)
  • thanks! (nt) - cb 8:53 Jan 2 (0)
• thanks! my college daughter is a history major and very interested in anything japanese right now. She was pleased with your thoughtful suggestions. cb (nt) - cb 19:08 Jan 1 (0)
• Hoobler has several excellent historical fiction books on Japan ... - AngieW in Texas 17:26 Dec 31 (0)
• Not sure exactly what you're looking for, but... - Lori D. 11:06 Dec 31 (1)
  • PS... - Lori D. 11:22 Dec 31 (0)

One more Teaching Co question.......Biology: The Science of Life - momof7 5:43 Dec 30 (0)

I received an email that ALL Teaching Co DVDs are on sale for the next 2 days. - momof7 5:41 Dec 30 (5)

• I just have to recommend the series by Rufus Fears: Books that Made History; Books that Can Change Your Life - CynthiaOK 20:14 Dec 30 (1)
  • We are using this for our liturature co-op of 3 families. It has been fantastic. - dirty ethel rackham 9:40 Jan 4 (0)
• Re: I received an email that ALL Teaching Co DVDs are on sale for the next 2 days. - Busy Bee 6:00 Dec 30 (1)
  • Never mind, I got it...thanks...nt - Busy Bee 9:49 Dec 30 (0)
• Re: I received an email that ALL Teaching Co DVDs are on sale for the next 2 days. - Busy Bee 5:59 Dec 30 (0)

Does anyone have an opinion on Teaching Co's "Joy of Mathematics?" m - momof7 5:36 Dec 30 (6)

• Thanks ladies. I am going to order it. I'm going to look and see if I can find the textbook used somewhere as well. Thank again. nt - momof7 17:23 Dec 30 (1)
  • The textbook goes with "The Joy of Thinking" by Burger & Starbird. - Janice in NJ 3:30 Dec 31 (0)
• Here is the link for the companion book's website...(link only) - nrg 16:26 Dec 30 (1)
  • Thanks so much for the link....we have the Joy of Math....maybe we'll get the book too....for ME!!! nt - Sharonin MD 20:20 Dec 30 (0)
• We have really enjoyed this... - nrg 13:42 Dec 30 (0)
• We are enjoying them... - Janice in NJ 6:00 Dec 30 (0)

Planning High School Math for my dd....need help......... - Chocolate Princess 21:04 Dec 29 (2)

• I would work Advanced Math over 2 years... - Jann in TX 5:56 Dec 30 (1)
  • Fabulous! Thanks for the suggestion! nm - Chocolate Princess 12:30 Dec 30 (0)

If Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1, 2, & Geometry have all been completed, what Thinkwell Math course would be next? (posted to curriculum board too) nt - Julie in CA 20:46 Dec 29 (5)

• Judging from the TOC... - Jann in TX 6:28 Dec 30 (4)
  • Not meaning to contradict Jann, who knows far more about Math than I ever will, but I think that Thinkwell claims their college algebra course would be the place most homeschooled students would turn to for Al II. (sm) - Sharonin MD 15:50 Dec 30 (2)
    • There is overlap... - Jann in TX 15:56 Dec 30 (1)
      • Thanks Jann, I'm not familiar with TT, so I didn't know where it's Al II would finish up. nt - Sharon in MD 20:18 Dec 30 (0)
  • Thank you... - Julie in CA 13:16 Dec 30 (0)

Has anyone used a good ACT test prep book? nt - Christi/NC 20:05 Dec 29 (1)

• Ds thought the Real ACT and Cracking the ACT were very good preparation. He used both his composite score was... - ereks mom 9:10 Dec 31 (0)

Looking for good reads for British Literature.... - MelodyInTx 19:24 Dec 29 (1)

• Re: Looking for good reads for British Literature.... - Wendy 19:34 Dec 29 (0)

Has anyone used Barron's Grammar the Easy Way? - CynthiaOK 18:10 Dec 29 (2)

• I haven't implemented it yet, but I have a copy sitting on the shelf for exactly that purpose... - Deb in PA 6:06 Dec 30 (1)
  • I, too, have a copy on my shelf! Can't remember when I got it, but when I rediscovered it, it looked rather handy :-) (nt) - CynthiaOK 14:26 Dec 30 (0)

Omnibus I for the rhetoric stage? - Angela in Bermuda 17:01 Dec 29 (4)

• I used it unadapted for 9th and 7th graders - Moira in MA 17:11 Dec 29 (3)
  • Re: I used it unadapted for 9th and 7th graders - Angela in Bermuda 17:43 Dec 29 (2)
    • A quick answer - Moira in MA 12:12 Dec 30 (1)
      • Re: A quick answer - Angela in Bermuda 17:46 Dec 30 (0)

What is the difference between Video Text and Teaching Textbooks math programs? (nt) - Kelley 15:57 Dec 29 (1)

• We used TT for pre-algebra and are using VT for algebra... - Linda in NM 6:46 Jan 9 (0)

"Teaching Textbook" - Marquis 15:20 Dec 29 (3)

• Re: "Teaching Textbook" - mamasue 19:47 Dec 29 (0)
• TT - Jann in TX 16:23 Dec 29 (1)
  • Re: TT - marquis 12:48 Dec 30 (0)

Spielvogel's World History question - Pam in MA 8:55 Dec 29 (6)

• We have a 15 and 13yo using HO this year.... - Laurel in CA 8:46 Dec 30 (0)
• Hi Pam, I replied to you on the other board, here you go. - Lizzie in Ma 5:20 Dec 30 (4)
  • Thanks! I also found a literature guide and a host of other stuff. Question? (m) - Pam in MA 7:46 Dec 30 (3)
    • May I ask where you found the 'other stuff'? I want to get it too. nt - kRenee 9:46 Dec 30 (2)
      • Search for Spielvogel Human Odyssey at Amazon and you'll turn up all sorts of interesting things! nt - Pam in MA 12:20 Dec 30 (1)
        • Thanks. nt - kRenee 17:56 Dec 30 (0)

need HELP figuring out History curriculum for 9th next year (long)... - Angel 7:35 Dec 29 (2)

• Have you looked at Trisms? We're using it with... - Linda in NM 6:43 Jan 9 (0)
• my Aspie loved SL Core 7 - AngieW in Texas 8:41 Dec 29 (0)

Any recommendations for high school physics courses...correspondence or online. TIA (nt) - Margaret H 6:43 Dec 29 (2)

• Here are some suggestions... - MaryM 13:54 Dec 30 (0)
• What kind of physics? Conceptual (algebra only), introductory (Algebra II/Trig needed) or what I call the real deal, i.e. Calculus based? (m) - Jane in NC 3:28 Dec 30 (0)

Highschool American History recommendations? - Heather in Savannah 6:43 Dec 29 (9)

• Thanks everyone for your suggestions. nm - Heather in Savannah 13:01 Dec 30 (0)
• I like Hakim's A History of US...... - Kathy in MD 5:07 Dec 30 (1)
  • I'd also cover American lit at the same time..... - Kathy in MD 5:29 Dec 30 (0)
• We have been pleased with Notgrass so far (m) - Sharon in MD 19:12 Dec 29 (3)
  • Can you tell us more about the videos....a website? nm - Chocolate Princess 21:09 Dec 29 (2)
    • The videos I am refering to are from The Teaching Company (m) - Sharon in MD 15:39 Dec 30 (1)
      • Thanks so much, my library has these!! nm - Chocolate Princess 19:32 Dec 31 (0)
• The Last Best Hope - DollyM 9:21 Dec 29 (1)
  • Sorry: the actual title is AMERICA, The Last Best Hope - DollyM 9:22 Dec 29 (0)

I'm tired of trying to pull it all together regarding curriculum to use... - Luanne 21:24 Dec 28 (3)

• Hewitt Homeschooling Resources - Cindy in WA 6:57 Dec 29 (1)
  • We are using Hewitt this year..... - MelodyInTx 10:41 Dec 31 (0)
• Re: I'm tired of trying to pull it all together regarding curriculum to use... - Veronica in VA 5:46 Dec 29 (0)

I need to buy a calculator of my ds. Isn't there a particular one that is required for the SAT? nt - Belinda 18:53 Dec 28 (5)

• We use the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition; I'm pretty sure it's approved for the PSAT, ACT, and SAT tests (nt) - Michelle in MO 16:23 Dec 30 (1)
  • Thank you for sharing your brand. Are these calculators all this expensive? TIA. nt - Belinda 19:28 Dec 30 (0)
• Thanks! nt - Belinda 13:22 Dec 29 (0)
• CollegeBoard doesn't give brand names/styles, but here's info from their site (link) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:53 Dec 29 (0)
• If you go to any office supply store, you'll see many that proclaim "Approved for the SAT" or similar wording . nt - Brenda 0:01 Dec 29 (0)

Can PSAT in spring of 11th grade count towards Nat'l Merit? TIA! - AnnieN 17:43 Dec 28 (2)

• The PSAT is offered only in the Fall. (nm) - Kareni 19:30 Dec 28 (1)
  • Ah ha! Thanks very much! n/t - AnnieN 23:31 Dec 28 (0)

Got an MP3 player for Christmas! Anyone know of sources for *free* homeschooling/classical education seminars, lectures, etc. I can download? (sm) - Jennifer 15:38 Dec 28 (2)

• Word MP3 has some free lectures (link and info. inside) - Michelle in MO 2:49 Dec 29 (1)
  • Thanks! this is just what I wanted. nt - Jennifer 11:02 Dec 29 (0)

Help! My eldest child starts high school next year and I have no clue.... - Christina in MN 12:33 Dec 28 (4)

• What have you been doing so far with her? - ChrisN in NY 9:34 Dec 29 (1)
  • Re: What have you been doing so far with her? - Christina in MN 8:53 Jan 3 (0)
• Have you looked at The Potter's School or Veritas Press? - Josie 20:07 Dec 28 (0)
• Re: Help! My eldest child starts high school next year and I have no clue.... - Susan 19:13 Dec 28 (0)

Is Bob Jones biology as rigorous as an AP biology course? It seems I have heard this before. Thanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 7:24 Dec 28 (1)

• My son's AP course uses it, but the instructor adds a lot to it, especially when they studied evolution. nt - karenciavo 10:03 Dec 28 (0)

Free higher education - Laura in OH 7:22 Dec 28 (4)

• Yes, thank you for posting. From the Clearing House site, I found many interesting courses from Notre Dame on the "human condition" (including Peace Studies, Nan)... - Jane in NC 11:27 Dec 28 (1)
  • Cool! I'll have to go look... - Nan in Mass 5:19 Dec 29 (0)
• Wonderful! Thank you for posting! nt - Mary in ID 8:21 Dec 28 (0)
• This looks amazing. The political science one at Yale looks especially good (more) - Lorna 8:10 Dec 28 (0)

Omnibus I, which Bible books are studied? - VP catalog & webpage don't list it. TIA - nt - MIch elle 6:01 Dec 28 (4)

• Here you go... - Moira in MA 7:19 Dec 28 (3)
  • THANKS! nt - MIch elle 9:44 Dec 28 (0)
  • Do they just read excerpts or all of the books you listed? Also, do they just read excerpts of the history/lit books or just excerpts? - Josie 8:38 Dec 28 (1)
    • Typically you will read the entire book... - Moira in MA 10:03 Dec 28 (0)

New to Classical (sort of) - Lisa in FL 23:10 Dec 27 (2)

• Re: New to Classical (sort of) - FloridaLisa 5:34 Dec 28 (1)
  • Re: New to Classical (sort of) - Lisa 8:30 Dec 29 (0)

if you are over 40, may I ask a question? - Jar 18:53 Dec 27 (12)

• Re: if you are over 40, may I ask a question? - KathyP 7:22 Dec 31 (0)
• Natural progesterone helps me. - Jan P. 11:01 Dec 29 (0)
• Teary too..(sm) - Heather in Savannah 6:37 Dec 29 (1)
  • Re: Teary too..(sm) - KathyP 7:32 Dec 31 (0)
• I'd say it's probably more a personal hormonal thing, as I'm 51 and have no more tears than before 40. (nt) - Kathleen 13:56 Dec 28 (1)
  • Sometimes a vitamin or other deficiency can also create a problem at our age - mamasue 19:42 Dec 29 (0)
• What I am doing... - mamasue 9:21 Dec 28 (0)
• I'm 46, and I finally sought help.... - Beth in OH 5:55 Dec 28 (0)
• Yes,sm - percytruffle 5:53 Dec 28 (0)
• I'm 49, taking thyroid meds, & haven't noticed any more tears. nt - LauraC 5:40 Dec 28 (0)
• I'm 49 and haven't noticed any change in the - momof10 20:56 Dec 27 (0)
• Well, I'm 49. I didn't used to be teary either but in the last few years, I get teary at around that time of the month. Do you?nt - Merry 20:28 Dec 27 (0)

Spielvogel book companion site--link - flamom 18:28 Dec 27 (1)

• Wow! It looks like a great resource. Thanks for sharing! nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 6:44 Dec 28 (0)

If a college wants HSers to take SAT II test, but the child has taken college level courses ( CC) would those courses work instad? nt - Quiver0f10 17:20 Dec 27 (10)

• Notre Dame doesn't accept CC credits, the child has to take the SATIIs (nt) - Sheila in Oregon 17:13 Dec 28 (0)
• I would check with the individual schools... - Kelly in VA 18:12 Dec 27 (7)
  • I will give them a call today. Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 5:41 Dec 28 (6)
    • being nosy - Hoggirl 8:23 Dec 28 (5)
      • No, he has aready applied to and been accepted to the U. He is thinking of Florida Inst. of Tech though nt - Quiver0f10 9:07 Dec 28 (4)
        • thanks! Just checking. I didn't *think* the "U" (love that) required SAT IIs. Don't know why I care...we are YEARS away! nt - Hoggirl 13:28 Dec 28 (3)
          • LOL it will be here before you know it! nt - Quiver0f10 13:53 Dec 28 (2)
            • not so! I have a brick on his head! nt - Hoggirl 16:33 Dec 28 (1)
              • :=) nt - Quiver0f10 17:32 Dec 28 (0)
• One of these days I will learn to proofread and type-*instead - Quiver0f10 17:22 Dec 27 (0)

Come see DS' woodworking project - Carole in DE 12:16 Dec 27 (4)

• That is awesome! (M) - one l michele 11:27 Dec 28 (0)
• Wow, it is every child's dream come true! nt - Lorna 7:58 Dec 28 (0)
• That looks fabulous! My dh and boys would have definite garage-envy. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 15:38 Dec 27 (0)
• Wow! That is really something! A LOT better than a birdhouse or planter box! You should be very proud! (nt) - Michelle in MO 13:27 Dec 27 (0)

Has anyone used an electronics kit or course which they would recommend ? nt - Lorna 12:05 Dec 27 (2)

• Here's what ds used ... - Cynde 5:36 Dec 28 (1)
  • This sounds exactly what we are looking for, thank you nt - Lorna 6:28 Dec 28 (0)

If you could go back in time - would you use R&S Grammar or AG? (M) - one l michele 11:56 Dec 27 (5)

• Showing my ignorance here...what is AG? nt - Jean too 13:22 Dec 30 (1)
  • Here's the link...analyticalgrammar.com (nt) - Deb in PA 6:28 Dec 31 (0)
• We've used both - Jennifer B 19:36 Dec 27 (0)
• We are new to homeschooling, using AG with 7th and 9th dc (m) - Cassandra in FL 18:33 Dec 27 (0)
• can't go back in time (ds is only 10.5!), but I did respond with my thoughts on the K-8 board under your post. nt - Hoggirl 15:47 Dec 27 (0)

One more, and I promise I'm done. Can you suggest resources for making a high school transcript? TIA! nt - Hikin' Mama 9:12 Dec 27 (3)

• Thanks so much! nt - Hikin' Mama 16:29 Dec 27 (0)
• Here's the link for covenant college's editable one. (link only) - K-FL 13:06 Dec 27 (1)
  • This is what I used for both my girls. nt - Anna 15:09 Dec 27 (0)

And another question...re: Latin - Hikin' Mama 9:11 Dec 27 (0)

An intro and a question about high school history... - Hikin' Mama 9:05 Dec 27 (8)

• Spielvogel & Duiker's World History - Ruth in Canada 9:12 Dec 29 (0)
• I have a 9th grader this year and here's what we've done.... - Chris in PA 7:45 Dec 28 (1)
  • Thanks for this info, Chris! I'm glad I checked back on this post. nt - Hikin' Mama 18:50 Dec 28 (0)
• Well - DollyM 17:31 Dec 27 (3)
  • Slight hijack: Dolly, how did you use Spielvogel Human Odyssey (i.e. how many weeks/years; what teacher texts/guides, etc.) TIA (nt) - 74Heaven 13:20 Dec 29 (1)
    • No TM/guides. We just ...(m) - DollyM 11:45 Dec 30 (0)
  • Thank you, Dolly! nt - Hikin' Mama 20:14 Dec 27 (0)
• Anyone? Anyone?...nt - Hikin' Mama 16:30 Dec 27 (0)

Osmosis Mom - Oldest was accepted to his college... - Nan in Mass 9:02 Dec 27 (3)

• How wonderful! Yay! for you both! :o) nm - LisaNY 6:51 Dec 28 (0)
• How wonderful, Nan! Congrats to you both! (nm) - Jane in NC 5:46 Dec 28 (0)
• Not O.M., but congratulations! (nm) - Kareni 13:45 Dec 27 (0)

My dd, 14, just got her first cc grade, an A in freshman english... m - Antonia 8:08 Dec 27 (5)

• OK...Shameless Brag Alert!!!! - Mommyfaithe 13:52 Dec 27 (2)
  • That's great. Congrats to all of you! nt - Antonia 10:22 Dec 28 (0)
  • OH, I also wanted to say congrats to you and your dd (NT) - Mommyfaithe 13:53 Dec 27 (0)
• Yes, it does reflect well. Good job! nt - FloridaLisa 11:20 Dec 27 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Antonia 10:22 Dec 28 (0)

Should my DD get her associates degree through dual-enrollment? - Susan M in WA 19:40 Dec 26 (7)

• Make sure in your state that state-sponsored grants & scholarships don't end when the student earns a degree (even an associates). nt - CH 20:49 Dec 26 (6)
  • That's not a problem in WA... - Janet in WA 22:54 Dec 27 (5)
    • Can you explain this for me? Why would they want to enroll as freshmen if they are juniors credit-wise (nt) - 74Heaven 18:38 Dec 30 (4)
      • Well, for one thing, some scholarships are available just to freshmen... - Janet in WA 20:16 Dec 30 (3)
        • Thanks, Janet. I understand much better now. nt - 74Heaven 17:17 Jan 1 (0)
        • Any benefits to an AA? - Susan M in WA 11:41 Dec 31 (1)
          • I'm not aware of any advantages to earning an AA if the student goes on to earn a 4-year degree. nm - Janet in WA 20:49 Dec 31 (0)

BJU Biology DVDs: Is it hard to do the labs at home (the dissections etc..)? Should I prepare to have an entire room set aside for this alone? Is it necessary to do ALL the labs? Sorry but... - Libby in Texas :) 18:56 Dec 26 (3)

• Answers... - Valerie(TX) 6:26 Dec 27 (2)
  • Thanks! Some questions & clarification help needed.... - Libby in Texas :) 13:21 Dec 27 (1)
    • Libby, I don't think you need to be too concerned about... - Ang in TX 17:06 Dec 27 (0)

Does anyone know where Ria has been? Haven't seen any posts lately. nt - Laurie4b 16:41 Dec 26 (2)

• A number of long time/regular board participants have taken a permanent or extended break... (m) - Yvette 22:33 Dec 26 (1)
  • Thanks. I'll ask over there. nt - Laurie4b 15:16 Dec 27 (0)

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!! Pics of my gang that I took Sunday - posted the link on general board too, but wanted to share here as well... link - StaceyinLA 15:33 Dec 26 (2)

• Great to see your fab fam Stacey! nt - Sharon inMD 19:16 Dec 29 (0)
• Beautiful family, Stacey! *Three* chi puppies *at once*!! Ack! :o) nm - LisaNY 6:55 Dec 28 (0)

Question: Why does Amazon sometimes list 2 ISBNs for the same book? (more) - Dawn in MI 11:56 Dec 26 (2)

• Several things... - GVA 18:09 Dec 26 (0)
• Because books used to have a 10 digit isbn #, but within the last year or so... - LunaLee 13:39 Dec 26 (0)

After Henle1...Henle2 or Wheelock?-not planning to go to the AP level. Just want a solid foundation for grammar and writing (English). (nt) - Angela in NC 11:54 Dec 26 (0)

Physical Science (8th gr.)-Recommendations-Apologia, BJU. or Prentice Hall? (x-post)(nt.) - Angela in NC 11:46 Dec 26 (9)

• We are using BJU Physical science this year and really enjoying it! We use the DVD's. nt. - Michelle in GA 16:32 Dec 26 (8)
  • hijack. Planning far into the future with a question about BJU Physical Science - Hoggirl 17:10 Dec 26 (7)
    • I am so glad you asked this! I was wondering, too nt - Quiver0f10 5:46 Dec 27 (0)
    • Re: hijack. Planning far into the future with a question about BJU Physical Science - Michelle in GA 19:46 Dec 26 (5)
      • Okay, dumb question. How, exactly, do you know what to fast forward through??? LOL! nt - Hoggirl 7:11 Dec 27 (4)
        • What I do... - Michelle in GA 8:10 Dec 27 (3)
          • Okay, I have no clue of what you speak (I know what prayer is, not LINC), but I will take your word for it! thanks! - Hoggirl 11:46 Dec 27 (2)
            • An explanation... - Michelle in GA 7:19 Dec 28 (0)
            • An explanation... - Michelle in GA 7:19 Dec 28 (0)

Does anyone have any inspiring blogs? - Lorna 11:03 Dec 26 (7)

• Well, mine is more of a "what you do when you finish homeschooling." - Janie 16:19 Dec 26 (1)
  • You obviously continue to inspire and think! Thank you nt - Lorna 4:21 Dec 27 (0)
• Here's mine - Carole in DE 11:23 Dec 26 (4)
  • Re: Here's mine; would be helpful if the lnk was there - Carole in DE 11:27 Dec 26 (3)
    • Wow, thanks! What book did you use for your dissection and what are Science Kid's most inspiring books (TIA) ? nt - Lorna 11:39 Dec 26 (2)
      • Here ya go - Carole in DE 13:00 Dec 26 (1)
        • Thanks Carole!nt - Lorna 14:21 Dec 26 (0)

Does anyone have a well thought out list of cell/texting rules or guidelines (sm) - 74Heaven 10:43 Dec 26 (0)

Anna----YooHoo---here's Colleen's Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe....... - Janie 9:04 Dec 26 (1)

• Got it from your post on the gen'l board, Janie. Thanks. nt - Anna 9:40 Dec 26 (0)

Looking for a book with unbiased explanations of the beliefs of *all* Christian denominations Including those that some consider to be cults. Got a recommendation for me? nt - ereks mom 7:51 Dec 26 (3)

• Thanks to both of you! nt - ereks mom 9:12 Dec 31 (0)
• I have 2 books to recommend here that are readable for jr/sr high, as well as adults... - Anna 8:54 Dec 26 (0)
• Don't know of one book with both but recommend these two...sm - Mary in ID 8:31 Dec 26 (0)

If you were studying American history (beginning-2001) with your 8/9th grader, which Teaching co. courses would you supplement with?..nt - Busy Bee 7:49 Dec 26 (0)

Lisa L. in MI- Can you please post your healthy-ish bar cookie recipe you told me about on the phone recently? nt - Anna, still without email! 17:29 Dec 25 (2)

• Monster cookies... - Lisa L. in MI 6:02 Dec 26 (1)
  • Thanks for posting this, Lisa. It looks good. nt - Anna 8:31 Dec 26 (0)

Looking for Colleen's chocolate chip cookie recipe? Please, recipe or link for it? nt - Anna 15:46 Dec 25 (3)

• Oops, wrong board. (Why didn't someone tell me? ;-) nt - Anna 17:26 Dec 25 (0)
• Re: According to the ACT website.... - Patricia 16:55 Dec 25 (1)
  • Re: Oops! According to the ACT website.... - Patricia 16:56 Dec 25 (0)

ACT results - Anyone know of any way to expedite the grading and sending? sm - Mary in VA 12:23 Dec 25 (2)

• Re: ACT results - Anyone know of any way to expedite the grading and sending? sm - Patricia 16:58 Dec 25 (1)
  • Thanks, I thought so, but was hoping someone had a secret solution : ) nt - Mary in VA 5:26 Dec 26 (0)

Merry Christmas! (link only) - Jean in Wisc 7:13 Dec 25 (5)

• Re: Merry Christmas! (link only) - Lynn 18:10 Dec 31 (1)
  • Oh--that makes me feel good. I'm glad you got something good out of it :-) nt - Jean in Wisc 20:14 Jan 1 (0)
• Nice family picture! Wow, your dd looks so much like you. nt - MIch elle 17:24 Dec 26 (0)
• Merry Christmas, Jean! Your family is beautiful! I love cheese soup, too! (nt) - Michelle in MO 7:37 Dec 25 (1)
  • My dd is complaining that she is still a chipmunk--4 wisdom teeth removed last week. I still think she's beautiful :-) nt - Jean in Wisc 7:40 Dec 25 (0)

Does anyone know when The Teaching Company's sale ends?...nt - Busy Bee 8:33 Dec 24 (5)

• Thanks Ladies!..nt - Busy Bee 19:40 Dec 25 (0)
• Check their website for the course you are interested in. - Claire 13:12 Dec 24 (1)
  • Oops! Just checked the website and it doesn't give the sale ending date. nt - Claire 13:29 Dec 24 (0)
• Teaching Company *always* has a sale going on...(m) - Kathleen 9:32 Dec 24 (0)
• I asked about one specific item and was told the sale ended December 28th. I don't know if that date applies to all of their sale items though. (nt) - Beth in Central TX 9:15 Dec 24 (0)

Latin - Lara 7:58 Dec 24 (1)

• Re: Latin - Kathleen 9:34 Dec 24 (0)

I didn't have my 10th grade dd take the PSAT. Should we have done that? - Peggy in Ks 7:03 Dec 24 (7)

• Ok, that's great! I didn't mess up! nm - Peggy in Ks 6:55 Dec 26 (0)
• Our local high school won't let their own students take it in 10th. (nm) - Susan in IL 19:37 Dec 24 (0)
• Here's what we learned this year...(m) - Valerie(TX) 10:33 Dec 24 (0)
• Not necessarily...(m) - Kathleen 9:40 Dec 24 (0)
• My oldest didn't do it in 10th either (m) - Gwen in VA 8:58 Dec 24 (0)
• I had my oldest do it this year for practice (m) - Michelle in MO 7:08 Dec 24 (1)
  • My 10th gr dtr took it for practice only (no NMS hopes); I am so glad I did (for me too, now I know we'll have to prep much more than I realized) nt - 74Heaven 20:30 Dec 25 (0)

One more BJU English question. If you used homesat did they finish the whole book in half a year? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 5:47 Dec 24 (2)

• For high school English with Homesat and in Christian schools, - momof10 13:11 Dec 24 (1)
  • Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 6:17 Dec 25 (0)

What to use after Jacob's Geometry? - Wendy in WI 13:25 Dec 23 (11)

• Many use Foerster's Algebra and Trigonometry... - Moira in MA 14:14 Dec 23 (10)
  • Re: Many use Foerster's Algebra and Trigonometry... - Myra 11:14 Dec 24 (8)
    • This is the alg II book--is that what you are looking for? - Ruth in Canada 9:23 Dec 25 (7)
      • Re: This is the alg II book--is that what you are looking for? - Myra 9:41 Dec 25 (6)
        • you need the solution manual - Ruth in Ottawa 19:53 Dec 25 (5)
          • Re: you need the solution manual - Myra 8:36 Dec 26 (4)
            • I was in your situation last winter . . . - Ruth in Canada 10:10 Dec 26 (3)
              • Re: I was in your situation last winter . . . - Myra 13:49 Dec 26 (2)
                • Hmmm . . . - Ruth in Canada 16:18 Dec 26 (1)
                  • Re: Hmmm . . . - Myra 10:43 Dec 30 (0)
  • Yes, an excellent next choice! nt - Brenda 18:51 Dec 23 (0)

Cross-post with General Board: Medieval and Renaissance history titles for me? - PariSarah 10:05 Dec 23 (5)

• Thanks for the suggestions, ladies! nt - PariSarah 8:51 Dec 24 (0)
• Re: Cross-post with General Board: Medieval and Renaissance history titles for me? - Carol in Oregon 8:51 Dec 24 (0)
• Some recommendations... - Jane in NC 14:23 Dec 23 (0)
• A few resources that I used this year... - Beth in Central TX 12:07 Dec 23 (0)
• Here are a few titles - momof7 11:16 Dec 23 (0)

My ds was accepted into the all boys Catholic military prep school. - momof7 9:38 Dec 23 (6)

• Congrats and Merry Christmas to your family! (m) - Jane in NC 9:23 Dec 24 (0)
• Wonderful! nt - MIch elle 5:21 Dec 24 (0)
• What school? - susan 18:56 Dec 23 (1)
  • Benedictine :) nt - momof7 5:52 Dec 24 (0)
• Congratulations!!! nt - Quiver0f10 15:24 Dec 23 (0)
• congrats to you both! nt - Valerie(TX) 15:13 Dec 23 (0)

Question about timeframes for applying to college - Deece in MN 18:46 Dec 22 (2)

• Apply now it is not too late - Karen in CO 20:04 Dec 22 (1)
  • Thank you! Yes, you have the right school. I tried to look for their deadline and didn't find it, so thanks for the information. She should be here over Christmas, so we will talk with her about this then. I appreciate your help. nt - Deece in MN 7:18 Dec 25 (0)

Self -Ed Math questions re: Saxon and CLEP - Sandra Dumas 17:56 Dec 22 (2)

• Re: Self -Ed Math questions re: Saxon and CLEP - Sara D 9:44 Dec 23 (0)
• Here is a link to a description of topics covered in the CLEP for college math. - Claire 21:25 Dec 22 (0)

Pear is to potato as peach is to ...? - Deidre in GA 15:18 Dec 22 (8)

• Pear (fruit) is to potato(vegetable) as peach (fruit) is to carrot(vegetable)?? - MaryM 18:52 Dec 22 (0)
• Re: Pear is to potato as peach is to ...? - Gretchen 17:05 Dec 22 (0)
• carrot! you gals are great. i was surely stumped! nt - Deidre in GA 15:49 Dec 22 (2)
  • Yea! I love these! But what is VFHSS (or whatever you wrote!) nt - Hoggirl 16:03 Dec 22 (1)
    • Vocabulary for the High School Student. great book for building vocabulary. nt - Deidre in GA 16:39 Dec 22 (0)
• carrot? Pear/peach are tree fruits, tater/carrot are underground root veggies??? nt - JFS iN IL 15:46 Dec 22 (0)
• Re: Pear is to potato as peach is to ...? - percytruffle 15:45 Dec 22 (0)
• carrot? A pear grows on a tree and a potato grows underground. A peach grows on a tree and a carrot grows underground??? nt - Hoggirl 15:20 Dec 22 (0)

Buy on Spielvogel maybe... - Danielle 13:47 Dec 22 (0)

If anyone doing college applications needs a laugh -- - Gwen in VA 13:01 Dec 22 (3)

• LOL -- Thanks for sharing that! nt - Brenda 18:52 Dec 23 (0)
• I think our students should get at least 1/2 credit for doing all the paperwork. - Jan P. 19:34 Dec 22 (0)
• lol that is great. I have seen the Homeschoolers see section ... on every app., but automated letters, nice <nt> - Karen in CO 17:16 Dec 22 (0)

would like suggestions - remedial tutoring a high school boy 12:36 Dec 22 (1)

• Henle Latin MODG guide does all 7 units in one yr... - MIch elle 13:01 Dec 22 (0)

For those who don't "do" the other boards, I'll post here, too: Today we are going to put up our tree, decorate the light post, and start our Christmas prep. Anyone else just getting started with the celebration? - Jean in Wisc 8:26 Dec 22 (9)

• Early this year (we had decorations up in time for ... - Linda in NM 5:37 Dec 24 (1)
  • My mom's parents decorated the tree when the kids were in bed on Christmas Eve--German, too. Our Wise Men did not make the journey this year. They all appeared together. LOL! Merry Christmas! nt - Jean in Wisc 5:51 Dec 24 (0)
• My b'day is the first of five December birthdays in my family. We always decorate the tree on my birthday. However, this year I didn't decorate nearly as much as previous years. nm - Bev in B'ville 4:56 Dec 23 (0)
• We purchased and decorated our tree this morning. This is EARLY compared to my childhood - Carole in DE 13:49 Dec 22 (0)
• Re: For those who don't "do" the other boards, I'll post here, too: Today we are going to put up our tree, decorate the light post, and start our Christmas prep. Anyone else just getting started with the celebration? - ame e 12:39 Dec 22 (0)
• Well, we decorated last weekend, but we are going to have to start over on the tree. The kitten has totally demolished it! He is lucky to be so cute ;-) nt. - Deb in PA 10:31 Dec 22 (1)
  • LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc 12:24 Dec 22 (0)
• realtor just left, million decluttering jobs in progress, no presents wrapped, and found out we need all decorations down by the 28th. - momof7 9:11 Dec 22 (0)
• Thank you. nt - Stacie in UT 8:33 Dec 22 (0)

Anyone use MOH for highschool?..nt - Gamom3 7:59 Dec 22 (0)

If you chose a more traditional "history/geog" course, how did you choose your literature? (sm) - Rhondabee 7:40 Dec 22 (2)

• We use a traditional Hist/Geo sequence, but still use whole books - Katia 9:04 Dec 22 (1)
  • Thanks, Katia! nt - Rhondabee 14:01 Dec 27 (0)

So how long do Ihave to wait to see if my ds was accepted to college so that I don't feel like a failure ? - Karen in CO 22:19 Dec 21 (7)

• Thanks. Nobody told me... - Karen in CO 11:42 Dec 22 (0)
• While waiting, I was so diligent about checking our mailbox (m) - Gwen in VA 9:55 Dec 22 (0)
• In our experience it really varied by the school - Tokyomarie 9:27 Dec 22 (0)
• Take comfort in the fact that you are waaayyy ahead of us.... - Katia 9:08 Dec 22 (2)
  • It is reallly, really ok... - Deb in PA 10:27 Dec 22 (1)
    • I REALLY needed to hear this! - Annie G 18:47 Dec 22 (0)
• it takes them a long time to decide - rachel in mi 7:36 Dec 22 (0)

Using Thinkwell Precalculus but looking for a text (not the workbook that comes with it) to go along with it to provide more practice. Suggestions? nt - Krystal 22:18 Dec 21 (1)

• We used the TW video lectures w/ Lial's Precalc. (sm) - Valerie(TX) 3:31 Dec 22 (0)

Question regarding colleges and possible majors for my budding engineer - Jackie H. 20:42 Dec 21 (2)

• Sounds like Mechanical is something he likes, but many schools will also allow them to choose after 1 year (m) - Sharon in MD 5:50 Dec 22 (0)
• Mechanical? Not sure on the colleges, but I would guess state colleges or go CC route for 2 years and then transfer to a bigger school nt - Quiver0f10 5:09 Dec 22 (0)

Questions about Veritas Press for 7th thru 12th grades - Josie 19:08 Dec 21 (4)

• Re: Questions about Veritas Press for 7th thru 12th grades - Julie in PA 6:07 Dec 22 (3)
  • Thanks! more... - Julie 19:23 Dec 22 (2)
    • Re: Thanks! more... - Julie in PA 6:15 Dec 23 (0)
    • Oops, the post above is from Josie TO Julie nt - Josie 20:05 Dec 22 (0)

How can I block websites in internet explorer? My teen can't stay away from forums... - Cheryl B in VA 18:50 Dec 21 (5)

• Åñëè êîãî-òî èíòåðåñóåò... - Cochestoche 1:59 Dec 25 (0)
• Hijacking this thread - Ruth in Canada 13:15 Dec 22 (1)
  • Answering my own question - Ruth in Canada 13:29 Dec 22 (0)
• Go to tools, internet options, content...(m) - Kathleen 19:38 Dec 21 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Cheryl B in VA 7:38 Dec 22 (0)

looking at chemistry programs for next year - AngieW in Texas 16:53 Dec 21 (2)

• Here's another one to add to your list..... - Bev in B'ville 5:08 Dec 22 (0)
• Re: looking at chemistry programs for next year - MaryM 17:57 Dec 21 (0)

Asking again in a different way: Jensen's Format Writing vs. Writing With a Point (m) - WTMCassandra 15:31 Dec 21 (4)

• Have you looked at WriteShop? It was written specifically for use by ... - Brenda 18:56 Dec 23 (1)
  • Hmmm, how would you compare this to Jensen's? I wonder if it's a lot less rigorous. nt - WTMCassandra 19:48 Dec 23 (0)
• Re: Asking again in a different way: Jensen's Format Writing vs. Writing With a Point (m) - Jackie H. 20:11 Dec 21 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - WTMCassandra 12:31 Dec 22 (0)

If you use or have used BJU English in 9-12 were you happy with it? Can you tell me why you did or did not like it? Anyone able to compare R&S to BJU? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 14:24 Dec 21 (6)

• I've been using BJUP Englishin high school and R & S also for a few years now... - Merry 6:40 Dec 22 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Quiver0f10 7:22 Dec 22 (0)
• I used 9th last year and was happy with it, but I don't know how it compares to R&S. m - Veronica 18:27 Dec 21 (3)
  • Thanks! (more) - Quiver0f10 5:11 Dec 22 (2)
    • Emailed you. nt - Veronica 21:21 Dec 22 (1)
      • Emailed you back :-) nt - Quiver0f10 12:12 Dec 23 (0)

Am I the only one left who hasn't yet received their students' PSAT scores??? - Kelly in VA 9:53 Dec 21 (2)

• Ours arrived today . . . - Lee in VA 12:17 Dec 21 (1)
  • I hope so! (more) - Kelly in VA 15:27 Dec 21 (0)

Does anyone have a suggestion for College Level Algebra? nt. - Krystal 9:37 Dec 21 (1)

• My ds (12th) is using Algebra for College Students by Lial, Hornsby & Miller... - ereks mom 8:34 Dec 26 (0)

Dh and I are back from our trip to Germany... - percytruffle 9:22 Dec 21 (2)

• Welcome home! I just caught a quick peek of your beautiful pictures, but your commentary made me hungry, lol! Merry Christmas! (nm) - Deb in PA 10:34 Dec 22 (0)
• Welcome back, "Percy"!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:52 Dec 22 (0)

Online composition tutorials? which one is Brian's? more question (m) - Valerie(TX) 8:19 Dec 21 (4)

• WriteAtHome is mine :) m - Brian 17:08 Dec 21 (1)
  • TU everyone, and TU Brian. nt - Valerie(TX) 3:32 Dec 22 (0)
• We really like Write@Home. (m) - Michele in MN 10:48 Dec 21 (0)
• How about Writing Assessments? - Jan P. 9:30 Dec 21 (0)

Does anyone know where Ria has been? Haven't seen any posts lately. nt - Laurie4b 7:59 Dec 21 (0)

Writing assignment from Aristotle's Poetics (and John's Gospel) - Laura K (NC) 7:48 Dec 21 (0)

It's official. Our 17yo has been diagnosed with ADHD & we could use some advice. (more) - Dawn in MI 6:47 Dec 21 (14)

• Driven to Distraction is good. There are sequels, but I haven't read them. ADD Friendly Organization is another one. (m) - Laurie4b 8:10 Dec 22 (1)
  • Thanks, Laurie. (more) - Dawn in MI 14:29 Dec 23 (0)
• Therapies that have a good track record with helping the ADD part - Claire 11:14 Dec 21 (5)
  • Thank you! My husband & I will look into these therapies. (nt) - Dawn in MI 14:30 Dec 23 (0)
  • Re: Therapies that have a good track record with helping the ADD part - Jan P. 15:05 Dec 21 (3)
    • Thanks for the warning, Jan. We'll keep this in mind as we check into the various therapies. (nt) - Dawn in MI 14:30 Dec 23 (0)
    • There is a home program for IM which should be (m) - Sandra in FL 15:39 Dec 21 (1)
      • Great info, Sandra! Thanks for adding your thoughts here. (nt) - Dawn in MI 14:31 Dec 23 (0)
• This happened with my oldest ds at the same age! - ChrisN in NY 8:47 Dec 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Chris. I'm saving your post. So encouraging to know others have BTDT. (nt) - Dawn in MI 14:32 Dec 23 (0)
• What does HE want? - Sir J 7:08 Dec 21 (3)
  • Yes, he does want help & was completely on board with the testing. (more) - Dawn in MI 8:11 Dec 21 (2)
    • Okay, that is the kind of info I needed. - Sir J 10:51 Dec 21 (1)
      • Thanks for your questions & honest sharing. (more) - Dawn in MI 14:45 Dec 23 (0)

Where can I see web samples of Jacobs Algebra? nm - Stacy in NJ 5:24 Dec 21 (2)

• Not sure there are any but have you tried ILL? - Ruth in Canada 18:43 Dec 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Ruth. I hadn't thought of that. I'll check and see if I can get it. nm - Stacy in NJ 20:04 Dec 21 (0)

Questioning my history and literature plan for high school (TOG related) - momee 5:01 Dec 21 (15)

• This is really a panic post that TOG is too hard for both us. Any encouragement welcome. nt - momee 6:52 Dec 21 (11)
  • My rhetoric son does most of his work with TOG independently... - karenciavo 7:29 Dec 21 (10)
    • Thanks for your reply. More info - momee 7:38 Dec 21 (9)
      • I hope this helps... - Lisawa 11:33 Dec 21 (0)
      • You could adapt TOG is be a little like he would want it to be. - karenciavo 8:38 Dec 21 (6)
        • Karen, I sure wish you were doing Year 1 instead. I'm starting Y1 in March, and it would be so great to read what you did for the same weeks! :) nt - Diane in Hong Kong 19:17 Dec 21 (0)
        • What is SAP? (nt) - Jan P. 9:45 Dec 21 (1)
          • Student Activity Pages nt - Lisa L. in MI 10:38 Dec 21 (0)
        • Karen, about making the workbooks... - Lisa L. in MI 9:33 Dec 21 (1)
          • No, it doesn't copy and paste exactly. I lose all the formatting (bullet points, tabs, and such)... - karenciavo 11:56 Dec 21 (0)
        • A couple of questions if I may... - momee 9:21 Dec 21 (0)
      • I found TOG's pace to be overwhelming (classic version Year 2) (m) - Michele in MN 8:32 Dec 21 (0)
• My son (13 and a strong reader, although he doesn't love to read) loves the research in Trisms...have you looked at their program? nt - Linda in NM 5:44 Dec 21 (2)
  • I don't want to loose the spiritual emphasis, of which I thought Trisms stayed away from. Thanks though. nt - momee 6:51 Dec 21 (1)
    • It's not as strong, but there is some (i.e., Biblical personage of the time in the research questionnaire, for example...)nt - Linda in NM 6:55 Dec 21 (0)

MIT OpenCourseware for High Schoolers! - Sir J 3:41 Dec 21 (2)

• Thanks for posting this... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 6:12 Dec 22 (0)
• Kitchen Chemistry looks like fun. (nt) - Moira in MA 8:33 Dec 21 (0)

If you were asked to teach English Comp, what text/curricula would you use? (m) - WTMCassandra 22:44 Dec 20 (2)

• Maybe this will get you more comments! (m) - MaryM 8:23 Dec 21 (1)
  • Thank you. I will look at it. I am planning to have to piece together grammar and comp. nt - WTMCassandra 8:28 Dec 21 (0)

Microscope question - Trish 21:00 Dec 20 (2)

• thank you - Trish 6:01 Dec 23 (0)
• Re: Microscope question - OH Lori 11:43 Dec 22 (0)

I am curious if anyone here is using LCC with your highscholers? - Quiver0f10 20:38 Dec 20 (4)

• We're using it pretty successfully IMO.... - Jennifer 21:28 Dec 21 (1)
  • Thank you Jennifer! It's nice to see what a day to day schedule looks like nt - Quiver0f10 5:15 Dec 22 (0)
• I tried Jean, but it just wasn't working. I think Drew's revised edition may have some changes that address my problems with implementation... - karenciavo 22:08 Dec 20 (1)
  • Thanks, That's what I was wondering... - Quiver0f10 6:15 Dec 21 (0)

Question about ALEKS assessments (m) - CynthiaOK 20:18 Dec 20 (7)

• Re: Question about ALEKS assessments (m) - CindyB/STL 22:14 Dec 20 (6)
  • I'm really looking for an initial assessment score intrepretation (m) - CynthiaOK 7:01 Dec 21 (5)
    • Well the initial assessment to hard to interperet - CindyB/STL 7:46 Dec 21 (4)
      • It isn't that he was stuck at 75% (m) - CynthiaOK 9:23 Dec 21 (2)
        • Well the middle school levels definitely overlap. - CindyB/STL 10:18 Dec 21 (1)
          • OK, that makes sense (m) - CynthiaOK 14:21 Dec 21 (0)
      • My dd would agree with your dc about the learning from scratch... - OC Mom 8:26 Dec 21 (0)

IEW questions... - Rabbit 18:23 Dec 20 (5)

• I used SWI-C (high school level) as a stand alone......(m) - Lesley 13:47 Dec 21 (0)
• I would base this on your confidence in teaching writing (more) - Brigid in NC 6:19 Dec 21 (0)
• If you can only get one thing I'd get the TWSS....m - kRenee 21:04 Dec 20 (2)
  • I second this recommendation... - Brenda in MA 4:14 Dec 21 (1)
    • Me, too... - Linda in NM 5:43 Dec 21 (0)

A science Apologia Biology grading question about extra credit (it applies across any curric tho) (m) - 74Heaven 16:02 Dec 20 (3)

• same situation - LisaCa 13:58 Dec 22 (0)
• Pretty please, with sugar on it; will someone give me some help/thoughts/ideas - thx! nt - 74Heaven 20:15 Dec 21 (1)
  • Re: Pretty please, with sugar on it; will someone give me some help/thoughts/ideas - thx! nt - Lynn 18:23 Dec 31 (0)

Rod & Staff gramer vs. Christian Light English and writing in high school - Jennifer 15:59 Dec 20 (2)

• Have you asked at the yahoo group? - MIch elle 5:01 Dec 21 (1)
  • Thanks! - Jennifer in UT 17:53 Dec 21 (0)

Bev in B'Ville - I did add something to the LOF discussion below about comparing his texts. Would you check it and respond?? Thanks! nt - StaceyinLA 12:49 Dec 20 (1)

• answered you below :) nm - Bev in B'ville 14:09 Dec 20 (0)

Also what do you use for (m) - Txmom 12:36 Dec 20 (0)

I have a question, We are thinking about (m) - Txmom 12:34 Dec 20 (2)

• Yep, I'm planning to use it next year. - DollyM 17:45 Dec 20 (0)
• Someone on this board has used it... We haven't really tried it yet, but I've started the book, and I think it will make a nice spine. - outtamyshell 13:21 Dec 20 (0)

FYI: I'm here at school cleaning off my desk for the Christmas break and came across a mailing about free graph paper online. I checked it out and you math gurus might find this link interesting---cartesian, engineering, polar, isometric, logarithmic, hexagonal, probability, and Smith chart graph paper. WHO knew there were so many types?! Link only inside. (nt) - Janie 11:36 Dec 20 (0)

POLL: History Spine for High School -- What do most of you use? Looking at High School next year. (nm) - Graceann 10:59 Dec 20 (7)

• Spielvogel's Human Odyssey (2001 ed. from amazon.com used bookseller) for $10 total. (nt) - Lori D. 15:48 Dec 20 (0)
• Spielvogel's Western Civilization (an older, cheap edition from eBay). Wonderful. nt - Jennifer 14:17 Dec 20 (0)
• It depends on the year (m) - Gwen in VA 11:20 Dec 20 (0)
• Used Trisms' HistoryMakers for 8th grade and we plan to follow their curriculum through highschool...nt - Linda in NM 11:18 Dec 20 (0)
• American History: A Survey by Brinkley. We used it as the spine for AP US History (m) - Jan in MO 11:12 Dec 20 (2)
  • Jan, did you find it advantageous to do both of these AP classes? Could you briefly compare them for me? Thanks. nt - Holly S/NC 13:22 Dec 20 (1)
    • Well, one was US history in 2-semester college-level depth (m) - Jan in MO 13:34 Dec 20 (0)

Jan P.--re history research - StaceyL in Canada 10:15 Dec 20 (2)

• Sounds good to me!! - Jan P. 14:56 Dec 20 (1)
  • I agree!! (m) - Michele in MN 6:14 Dec 21 (0)

MIch elle, what did your ds think? - momof7 3:45 Dec 20 (1)

• Yes, he still... - MIch elle 8:33 Dec 20 (0)

As '07 comes to a close, let me take this opportunity to thank all of you who participate in this board. Your helpfulness and inspiration have been appreciated.... - Jane in NC 1:34 Dec 20 (17)

• Merry Christmas to all! I started here in 1999 with my 5th grader and now he's graduating - and you have all helped us on this journey - thank you! (nt) - CynthiaOK 14:32 Dec 21 (0)
• Dittos here! Ditto here! Merry Christmas! - Yolanda 12:56 Dec 21 (0)
• Ditto, thanks so much fro time taken to answer questions, consider possibilities..blessings..Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (nt) - Clara in MIami 17:48 Dec 20 (0)
• Much appreciation to my "virtual support group" (and to SWB for making these forums available)! Merry Christmas to all.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:17 Dec 20 (0)
• A big thank you from me also! I come here daily for inspiration. (nm) - Kareni 8:54 Dec 20 (1)
  • Me, too...well said! nt - Linda in NM 11:19 Dec 20 (0)
• Boy have I learned so, so much here! Many blessings to all of you as well. nt - FloridaLisa 8:44 Dec 20 (0)
• Sending our appreciation to all of you wonderful ladies! We couldn't have made it this far without you! Merry Christmas everyone! - Melissa 8:17 Dec 20 (0)
• Yes, Yes! Thanks you all for your wisdom. Merry Christmas! nt - MaryM 7:09 Dec 20 (0)
• Yes -- the ladies on this board are such a blessing to me! Thank you all! nt - Gwen in VA 7:09 Dec 20 (0)
• You said it. And so happy to hear of all the college acceptances/scholarships!! Congrats to all! nt - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 7:02 Dec 20 (0)
• Thank you, thank you all for making the transition to high school for us this year not so scary! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 6:59 Dec 20 (0)
• Here, here! Merry Christmas! Happy whatever other mid-winter holiday you celebrate! And a heartfelt thank you! nm - Nan in Mass 4:43 Dec 20 (0)
• Agree -- Thank you all so much. I would be scared about the college admission process next year, but I've learned so much from everyone here, that I know we will get through it. nt - Brenda in MA 4:14 Dec 20 (0)
• Big dittos here. Praying that '08 is a wonderful New Year!! - momof7 4:12 Dec 20 (0)
• Diito, here. Happy Holidays to everyone! Thank you for all of your encouragement and knowledge. nm - Bev in B'ville 3:53 Dec 20 (0)
• Dittos here! I would be so lost in the land of homeschooling, were it not for the encouragement and wisdom of all these fine moms and dads! nt - Michelle in MO 3:12 Dec 20 (0)

Brag time! Dd accepted to first choice college with $12,000 in merit scholarships! - Jill W. 20:31 Dec 19 (7)

• Congrats MOM! Way to go and I agree...brag away- you should- - Classic Mom 7:04 Dec 20 (0)
• Brag away, what a great accomplishment for your daughter and you! nm - Bev in B'ville 6:27 Dec 20 (0)
• What a nice Christmas surprise! Congratulations. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 5:42 Dec 20 (0)
• YEAH! nm - Nan in Mass 4:44 Dec 20 (0)
• Hurray! Congrats to you and dd! (nt) - Deb in PA 4:42 Dec 20 (0)
• Congratulations! This is wonderful news. Which school? (nt) - Kathleen 21:00 Dec 19 (1)
  • Valparaiso University, which is my alma mater too. nt - Jill W. 21:59 Dec 19 (0)

Looking for a good (and free!) on-line trigonometry tutorial/course for high school student or beginning college level. Any suggestions? TIA (nt).. - Lesley 19:01 Dec 19 (1)

• Websites I have bookmarked... - Deb in PA 19:13 Dec 19 (0)

Our year so far-lists of the hits - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 18:44 Dec 19 (6)

• BARB where did you get that listening log - lori in tx 5:53 Dec 21 (1)
  • Music log-high school - Barb Harmony Art Mom 15:35 Dec 22 (0)
• Stayed up too late looking at History Scholar. Do you print off a whole "book" and have your child work through it? nt - Jennifer 7:42 Dec 20 (1)
  • History Scholar - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 12:02 Dec 20 (0)
• Thanks, Barb. Your ancients great books list is helpful (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:36 Dec 20 (0)
• Thanks--I love your blog! nt - Linda in NM 6:32 Dec 20 (0)

Sonlight's Apologia Biology schedule - worth it? - Trish 18:12 Dec 19 (3)

• I got the one from MODG academy---it's an honors version with some nature study...looks good! NT - Linda in NM 6:25 Dec 20 (1)
  • Can you tell me more about that? - Trish 17:59 Dec 20 (0)
• Ds is using Donna Young's (m) - Lisa L. in MI 19:19 Dec 19 (0)

Woohahaha! StaceyL & Michelle: THANKS for those YouTube links! STILL laughing a much needed laugh here! - Lori D. 15:34 Dec 19 (2)

• Now I see why my sons spend so much time on Youtube {grin}. Too easy to get addicted! Must...not...search...for...more...Star...Trek!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:02 Dec 19 (0)
• Thanks, Lori! I'll check it out! I wouldn't have known about the clip about LOTR if it weren't for my girls! (nt) - Michelle in MO 15:45 Dec 19 (0)

Ok, I can't keep this to myself any longer (shameless bragging inside) - Deb in PA 8:37 Dec 19 (5)

• Super big congrats to you and your son! Job well done!!! - Sharon in MD 21:33 Dec 19 (0)
• Congrats. An acceptance in the hand feels so good -- and I've heard great things about GCC. nt - Gwen in VA 13:04 Dec 19 (0)
• Wonderful news! My son will be applying there next year. (nt) - Kathleen 12:24 Dec 19 (0)
• Congrats! nt - FloridaLisa 11:07 Dec 19 (0)
• Congratulations! I think Grove City College (m) - Michelle in MO 8:56 Dec 19 (0)

What Geography Program do you like for 9th grade? (nt) - Kelley 8:19 Dec 19 (6)

• Abeka is a Christian program but it works. nt - Anna 7:40 Dec 20 (0)
• I have an MS in Geog (ex. prof)- I love Natl Geo xpeditions- It is most like what we use in freshman geo- - Classic Mom 7:07 Dec 20 (1)
  • Classic Mom, is this physical geography or human geography? What do you like about it? TIA. nt - FloridaLisa 8:45 Dec 20 (0)
• I have had 2 girls use BJU and they have actually enjoyed it! - Pam L 13:04 Dec 19 (0)
• geography - Lori L 9:50 Dec 19 (0)
• Abeka has a one semester course that we enjoyed. (nm) - Deb in PA 8:43 Dec 19 (0)

Question about Rainbow/Spectrum Science... - Amy in NH 7:26 Dec 19 (1)

• I haven't seen the new Spectrum, but we had Rainbow... - Sunny 11:17 Dec 20 (0)

Anybody have experience with Bravewriter? (more) - Tammy 6:22 Dec 19 (1)

• Re: Anybody have experience with Bravewriter? (more) - Veronica in VA 6:33 Dec 19 (0)

trying to help a friend's daughter..where can I find a list of courses homeschool high schoolers need for college? - Sandra Dumas 4:09 Dec 19 (8)

• Apologia science site has the breakdown according to Dr. Wile...nt - Linda in NM 5:46 Dec 19 (2)
  • Not much help, but if you go to Apologia science, you can dig down and find it...nt - Linda in NM 6:23 Dec 20 (0)
  • I couldn't find it..could you provide a link to the page? (nt) - Kelley 13:32 Dec 19 (0)
• Called the colleges the kids wanted to apply to and spoke with an admission counselor to find out specifics for each school nt - Quiverof10 5:31 Dec 19 (0)
• Agreeing with Jane and adding that she could also start by checking with her state requirements. For a more "rigorous" college prep, HSLDA has a nice list. nm - Bev in B'ville 5:14 Dec 19 (0)
• Also agree w/Jane. Furthermore, your friend's dd should be an active participant w/her parents in deciding which courses she should be studying. In high school, students who "own" their education typically study harder and do better. nt - Anna 5:04 Dec 19 (0)
• Agree with Jane, the best place to look is the college admissions pages. nt - Sharon in MD 4:52 Dec 19 (0)
• May I suggest... - Jane in NC 4:28 Dec 19 (0)

omnibus 1 question about questionable material. - stef in bc 1:42 Dec 19 (3)

• Thanks Michelle!!! - stef in bc 16:04 Dec 19 (0)
• Well----Julie on these boards had a post a while ago about this (m) - Michelle in MO 3:31 Dec 19 (1)
  • OK---here's the list (m) - Michelle in MO 3:37 Dec 19 (0)

High school study abroad at Hillsdale - Margaret in CO 21:14 Dec 18 (6)

• My dd is only in 7th grade but I would love for her to do something like this one day. In fact, I would love to go also! nt - Dana in OR 7:35 Dec 19 (1)
  • Hillsdale has welcomed parents in the past - Margaret in CO 9:40 Dec 19 (0)
• Wholeheartedly AGREEING - DollyM 6:08 Dec 19 (2)
  • Re: Wholeheartedly AGREEING - Jenny in MO 10:58 Dec 21 (0)
  • Yep, yep, yep to all DollyM said. My dd went to the same one with Dolly's dd. Wow! was her experience. nt - Katia 8:12 Dec 19 (0)
• Wanted to add... - Margaret in CO 21:19 Dec 18 (0)

Does my dd *really* need to take chemistry, physics and pre-calc even if - Claire 20:11 Dec 18 (11)

• Thanks, everyone! With your responses, I am leaning towards - Claire 19:17 Dec 19 (0)
• No and Yes - Carole in DE 15:38 Dec 19 (0)
• No, she doesn't need either in high school. nt - Katia 8:13 Dec 19 (0)
• I would suggest choosing chemistry OR physics, not both... - Deb in PA 7:43 Dec 19 (0)
• Well . . . - Ruth in Canada 7:30 Dec 19 (4)
  • And I will add... - Jane in NC 9:07 Dec 19 (2)
    • I used to go balistic when college friends said they wanted to major in El Ed because they hated math.... - Kathy in MD 4:18 Dec 20 (0)
    • Two of my classmates in Ceramic Engineering had BA in Fine Arts. Both went on for their PhD in Ceramic Engineering. (nt) - Carole in DE 15:31 Dec 19 (0)
  • Amen, Ruth! Well said nt - Ang in TX 8:27 Dec 19 (0)
• Look into the requirements for an ed major at her "likely" schools. (sm) - Valerie(TX) 4:59 Dec 19 (0)
• No. No. No. nt - Ellie 22:03 Dec 18 (0)

Anyone know anything about Drexel University and engineering....esp. the co-op program? It looks pretty interesting nt - Sharon in MD 19:52 Dec 18 (2)

• My niece earned her Master's at Drexel and was... - MIch elle 4:57 Dec 19 (1)
  • Tthanks MIch elle That is good to hear....Anyone else have an opinion to share? - Sharon in MD 18:55 Dec 19 (0)

Any secular science similiar to Apologia? - busy5mom 19:01 Dec 18 (1)

• One idea - Carole in DE 18:37 Dec 19 (0)

History essays: could still use some input re my question below (linked inside).... Thanks!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:26 Dec 18 (1)

• I tried to give you a few suggestions below. (nt) - Jan P. 20:44 Dec 19 (0)

Just curious what is the standard 9th-12th grade sequence for social studies? What do you plan to use for each? thanks (nt) - Kelley 15:43 Dec 18 (6)

• Another option, for those not going the classical route would be World Geography, US History, World History and then an elective if you want 4 (m) - Sharon in MD 19:47 Dec 18 (4)
  • BJUP's sequence is World Geography, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Economics. nt - Ellie 22:04 Dec 18 (3)
    • We have not used the traditional textbook approach as of yet...Could you please describe BJU Geography? (nt) - Kelley 5:35 Dec 19 (2)
      • Here's a link... - Ellie 8:04 Dec 19 (1)
        • thanks! (nt) - Kelley 8:19 Dec 19 (0)
• Ancient, Med/Ren, Pre-Modern, Modern. :) - Laura K (NC) 18:02 Dec 18 (0)

need Algebra problem help! - Melissa 8:07 Dec 18 (3)

• THANKS! - Melissa 9:42 Dec 18 (0)
• Your answer is correct... - Jann in TX 8:36 Dec 18 (0)
• I'm not sure about the first one. - Hoggirl 8:35 Dec 18 (0)

Home 2 teach vs. write at home - lisa in georgia 8:01 Dec 18 (2)

• Since no one has answered, I'll throw in my (m) - Sandra in FL 9:56 Dec 19 (1)
  • Re: Since no one has answered, I'll throw in my (m) - Lisa in GA 6:42 Dec 22 (0)

OK, Stacey, now I have one for you! If "The Lord of the Rings" was made by George Lucas . . . (m) - Michelle in MO 5:50 Dec 18 (3)

• did you see the "How it should end" one? A hoot! nt - Linda in NM 5:45 Dec 19 (0)
• "I loathe the man...." LOL! Hope this means you're feeling better, Michelle!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:51 Dec 18 (0)
• Oh my! LOL We often joke about how terrible it would have been if Disney had done LOTR, but this is bad. :) nt - FranW 6:53 Dec 18 (0)

My ds "shadowed" at the all boys military day school yesterday - momof7 4:34 Dec 18 (4)

• It's great to hear that he likes it...it's a great school :) nt - Kathy in Richmond 6:59 Dec 18 (0)
• My ds is "shadowing" today... - MIch elle 4:51 Dec 18 (2)
  • I hope it goes well. - momof7 5:25 Dec 18 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - MIch elle 7:41 Dec 18 (0)

X-Post from K-8 board. Looking for a US History spine for 8th grader... - LunaLee 22:36 Dec 17 (5)

• Thanks Ladies, I'll look into those. nt... - LunaLee 17:31 Dec 18 (0)
• Here are some ideas that we have used....... - Brenda From Tenn 6:30 Dec 18 (0)
• We've been using this (m) - Veronica 5:53 Dec 18 (2)
  • Do you happen to have the isbn for this?...nt - LunaLee 17:31 Dec 18 (1)
    • ISBN: 0-201-84303-X (nt) - Veronica 17:51 Dec 18 (0)

Looking for resources to formally teach Irish Gaelic...anyone? Anyone? (Cross post with Curriculum Board). TIA. nt - Jill, OK 21:10 Dec 17 (0)

Stan Schmidt/Life of Fred - Brooke 17:57 Dec 17 (7)

• Fred has been very popular the past few days....... - Brenda From Tenn 6:09 Dec 18 (6)
  • Brenda: do you use Fred as your main math text or a supplement? And why? THX! nt - Katia 14:33 Dec 18 (3)
    • Here is what we do.......(Sorry rather long.....) - Brenda From Tenn 6:43 Dec 19 (2)
      • Thanks so much. This is what we are doing right now... - Katia 8:05 Dec 19 (1)
        • Looks like you are going in the right direction! Keep up the good work, Mom! - Brenda From Tenn 8:56 Dec 19 (0)
  • Re: Fred has been very popular the past few days....... - Brooke 9:22 Dec 18 (1)
    • Answered your questions in my post above.... - Brenda From Tenn 8:57 Dec 19 (0)

Okay...for fans of Star Trek (and who isn't?) and Monty Python and the Holy Grail (that would make this literary, right?)...a special presentation (this one's for you, Michelle in MO....)... - StaceyL in Canada 15:07 Dec 17 (8)

• What say we beam a bushel of tribbles over there? (nt) - Sharon in MD 20:08 Dec 17 (1)
  • BTW, I'm soooo ticked at myself....I've been trying to tape the 3 parter from Enterprise and missed part three AGAIN!!! ARGHHHH!!! Well, I'll just have to borrow it..... nt - Sharon in MD 20:11 Dec 17 (0)
• Oh---I have GOT to see this one! Thanks, Stacey, for posting this! (m) - Michelle in MO 17:26 Dec 17 (2)
  • Stacey---just watched it! That was great! My kids will love it, too! Thanks, Jill, for the name of that hilarious Star Trek episode! (nt) - Michelle in MO 3:22 Dec 18 (0)
  • Plato's Stepchildren! nt - Jill W. 21:02 Dec 17 (0)
• This is one of my favorites! nt - Susan in TN 16:40 Dec 17 (0)
• big fan!! way funny! (nt) - dmominsc 16:15 Dec 17 (0)
• Oh, goodness! This had all four of us laughing! Thank you! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 15:15 Dec 17 (0)

thinking about using dolchiani Alg II next year after using MUS Alg I...... - Chelsea in tn 14:05 Dec 17 (1)

• Re: thinking about using dolchiani Alg II next year after using MUS Alg I...... - Carole in DE 9:21 Dec 18 (0)

We are about to start Vocab. from Classical Roots A. Do I need the Teacher's Guide or is the student book enough? I am strong in LA (as is my dd). TIA! (nt) - Laura in OH 13:46 Dec 17 (2)

• We are using A currently with no teacher's guide, and I had the same question about future levels- - Mad Jenny Flint 19:43 Dec 17 (1)
  • Thank-you :o) (nt) - Laura in OH 4:02 Dec 18 (0)

Jan P. About TT Algebra and Math Relief - mamasue 13:21 Dec 17 (1)

• You've got mail! (nt) - Jan P. 17:51 Dec 17 (0)

2 questions - Algebra and Literature - Melissa 10:50 Dec 17 (4)

• Thanks! - Melissa 18:19 Dec 17 (0)
• I wouldn't do algebra again - Ruth in Canada 11:48 Dec 17 (1)
  • I wouldn't repeat Al I. I would use Jacobs for Geometry and then return to AL II with Foerster (m) - Sharon in Md 13:23 Dec 17 (0)
• Sparksnotes has on-line quizzes - Hoggirl 11:15 Dec 17 (0)

9th grade science - momee 7:58 Dec 17 (2)

• Re: 9th grade science - Ang in TX 9:14 Dec 17 (1)
  • I second BJU Physical World as a good text.... - Chris in PA 5:12 Dec 18 (0)

I'm planning on taking the GRE in the spring; what would be the best prep. I can do, especially for the quantitative section? (m) - Michelle in MO 7:52 Dec 17 (2)

• Re: I'm planning on taking the GRE in the spring; what would be the best prep. I can do, especially for the quantitative section? (m) - Kathleen 8:25 Dec 17 (1)
  • Whew! That's a relief! Thanks, Kathleen! You always have the best info.! (nt) - Michelle in MO 8:36 Dec 17 (0)

Planning for 9th grade study of Ancients next year...Has anyone combined History Odyssey with Truthquest? (m) - Laura in OH 20:04 Dec 16 (0)

Investigating math curricula. - Brooke 19:22 Dec 16 (18)

• my son has only taken the PSAT but scored in the 98th %ile... - Jennifer 10:47 Dec 17 (0)
• Re: Investigating math curricula. - Kathleen 7:51 Dec 17 (0)
• Nor has my son taken the SAT but he did take the ACT in his freshman year.... - Jane in NC 6:52 Dec 17 (11)
  • Along with this question --- How do you move a child from 75% to 99+%? - Carole in DE 8:31 Dec 17 (10)
    • We found the book Rocket Review Revolution helpful... - Brenda in MA 9:42 Dec 17 (2)
      • Another thing... - Brenda in MA 13:34 Dec 17 (0)
      • Thanks, my library has a few copies and on request now for us. - Carole in DE 10:11 Dec 17 (0)
    • The thing about multiple choice tests is that they are written to be tricky... - Jane in NC 9:19 Dec 17 (5)
      • We heard a similar thing while visiting Duke -- - Gwen in VA 13:29 Dec 17 (0)
      • I'm not sure I agree (m) - Valerie(TX) 10:31 Dec 17 (0)
      • At least his verbal scores can't be improved :-) - Carole in DE 10:09 Dec 17 (2)
        • My favorite SAT math story... - Jane in NC 10:26 Dec 17 (1)
          • Yes! I can see why a math school would be interested in a kid like this - Laurie4b 6:38 Dec 18 (0)
    • Some thoughts...(m) - Kathleen 9:16 Dec 17 (0)
• If you had a 100 group of students each given any curricula I bet a couple would be able to get above 75 percentile on the SAT - CindyB/STL 6:35 Dec 17 (0)
• My son hasn't taken the SAT yet, but he is in the range you are looking for for PSAT and other tests so far 9m0 - Sharon in MD 6:21 Dec 17 (0)
• You may find this low-hanging fruit... - Myrtle 5:14 Dec 17 (0)
• I posted below <nt> - Pamela 3:53 Dec 17 (0)

Okay, my 9th grade ds just informed me that he can't read cursive... - CMH 18:03 Dec 16 (4)

• This came up for us this year too. I'm going to give them a real quick overview then start requiring them to write in cursive... IMO it's something they should know. nt - Christy in CO 7:12 Dec 17 (0)
• personal opinion... - Valerie(TX) 4:19 Dec 17 (1)
  • Andrew Pudewa of IEW says that a boy needs to know how to read cursive so he can read his wife's handwriting! LOL! nt - Hoggirl 8:55 Dec 17 (0)
• Hmm... - MelodyInTx 18:53 Dec 16 (0)

Please give some advice on getting financial aid for academics for college... - Paz 10:49 Dec 16 (2)

• I found that personal contact was best. - Jan P. 14:18 Dec 16 (1)
  • Thank your for the information and your ds sounds like my ds. Lol! nt - Paz 17:37 Dec 16 (0)

Paradise, what made you decide to not use LoF Geometry? I don't post here much but my oldest is getting close to Algebra. I'd like to hear your reason. She's a voracious reader, and I think a wordy text may work for her. TIA nt - Kimber 9:42 Dec 16 (2)

• Re: TIA nt - paradise 6:01 Dec 18 (1)
  • Thank you very much for explaining. I will weigh your words carefully as I try to choose an algebra curriculum. Thank you so much. nt - Kimber 6:58 Dec 18 (0)

XPost: Need input for a mom who has a 22yods w./adhd.. - Clara in Miami 9:04 Dec 16 (9)

• One idea: Caffeine, in the form of 1/2 a cup of coffee or 1-2 of those caffeine mints... - Lori D. 20:57 Dec 16 (3)
  • PS -- disclaimer: I am NOT a medical person, and PLEASE ... - Lori D. 21:00 Dec 16 (2)
    • Well, caffine is exactly what my ds's Dr. said to try 1st to see if he had those tendencies! nt - Bula Mama 2:08 Dec 18 (0)
    • Thanks Lori...don't worry the person receiving this info likes research :)(nt) - Clara in Miami 7:22 Dec 17 (0)
• I posted late on the General Board. nt - nrg 15:29 Dec 16 (0)
• Re: XPost: Need input for a mom who has a 22yods w./adhd.. - Melissa B 12:19 Dec 16 (2)
  • Awesome story! God made us all different for a reason. NT - Josie 21:22 Dec 16 (0)
  • Melissa, thanks so, so much what an encouraging story(nt) - Clara in Miami 14:27 Dec 16 (0)
• If I had a 22yo ds who moved back home, he'd be paying rent. nt - Amy in NH 10:16 Dec 16 (0)

Oh. My. Gosh. The SNOW! Our church actually cancelled services today, though there's no way we could get out of our street anyhow. Hope everyone's safe. Snow day!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:39 Dec 16 (9)

• Waah! We would love to see some snow. No chance of that around here though. Enjoy!! (nt) - Diane in Hong Kong 4:24 Dec 17 (0)
• Same here! It's awesome! nt - Phyllis in Canada 11:31 Dec 16 (0)
• See my post on snow on the General board....my 16 yos has to go to work! In a blinding snowstorm, in town, 20 km away!! (he called in, and they *need* him because they've had 2 "no shows" already....(nt) - HeatherC (canada) 10:43 Dec 16 (2)
  • I had a roommate in college who was told she *had * to go to work if there was less than 16" of snow---at any time! (m) - Michelle in MO 15:03 Dec 16 (0)
  • Heather , who would * go* to a grocery store today?! Seriously, keep him home. Listen to what happened here today... - StaceyL in Canada 14:12 Dec 16 (0)
• Snow/ice day here in Missouri; I'm from Minnesota, where we have *real* snow days (m) - Michelle in MO 10:35 Dec 16 (2)
  • Tea with Lost and Star Trek?--you're a girl after my own heart, Michelle! Hope you feel better soon.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:03 Dec 16 (1)
    • Thanks, Stacey! Two cups of echinacea tea and two episodes of Lost so far! I should do this more often! (nt) - Michelle in MO 15:04 Dec 16 (0)
• WOW! My kids would be thrilled! We were at 82 yesterday, though we're forcasted to drop by tonight. nt - FloridaLisa 10:07 Dec 16 (0)

Interesting series of radio programmes, suitable for high schoolers (m) - Laura in China 1:14 Dec 16 (2)

• As a BBC fan, I'll second these. Also... - Jane in NC 3:41 Dec 16 (1)
  • We use these, they are really fantastic for a classical education nt - Lorna 10:22 Dec 16 (0)

has anybody used oak meadow's high school sciences? - AngieW in Texas 18:41 Dec 15 (2)

• Angie, have you posted on the OM Yahoo group? Link within ... - Kareni 19:02 Dec 18 (1)
  • Thanks - I joined the group and am awaiting moderator approval (nt - AngieW in Texas 19:29 Dec 18 (0)

Bunny trail from my own post: what are your favorite highschool Science courses? - Sparrows-Song 15:14 Dec 15 (4)

• Thank you Jean and Pamela.... anyone else care to comment? Thanks! nt - Sparrows-Song 8:53 Dec 17 (1)
  • I'd say alot depends on the strengths of the younger student. The only potential problem with doing the more advanced Apologia with the younger student would be if (m) - Sharon in MD 13:16 Dec 17 (0)
• O.K. My opinion - Jean in Wisc 5:50 Dec 16 (0)
• Like below, I'd suggest Rainbow Science <sm> - Pamela 4:48 Dec 16 (0)

notification deadline has passed, ds still hasn't heard from his first choice college.. - Paz 12:34 Dec 15 (1)

• I'd call now. (nt) - Claire 10:48 Dec 16 (0)

What is the best science course for 7-8th grade to prepare for high school? - Sparrows-Song 10:42 Dec 15 (19)

• Thank you all for your suggestions.... keep them coming! nt - Sparrows-Song 8:53 Dec 17 (0)
• I am currently using PH Science Explorer series. I feel it is very good prep for hs science. (m) - LisaNY 7:06 Dec 16 (5)
  • Re: I am using it as well- I love it for 7th and will use it in 8th-nt - Classic Mom 7:09 Dec 20 (0)
  • I want to second these. We started using these a few weeks ago. My dd loves the one she is currently reading. - momof7 15:53 Dec 16 (0)
  • Lisa, I have a question, please..... - Bev in B'ville 7:19 Dec 16 (2)
    • Hi Bev, we're currently using Earth's Waters (m) - LisaNY 9:22 Dec 17 (1)
      • Hi Lisa, thanks so much for the info. I'm going to Amazon right now. nt - Bev in B'ville 10:11 Dec 17 (0)
• I really like BJU if you want a challenging science.. - Michelle in AL 17:41 Dec 15 (6)
  • slight hijack - question on BJU Life Science - Hoggirl 9:29 Dec 16 (5)
    • thanks, ladies. I will still have to ponder. Seems like it would take more time in the day with the DVDs, but I want to make sure he "gets" it. I will ponder some more. nt - Hoggirl 19:24 Dec 16 (0)
    • teaching this without the DVD's no science background and Im completly science phobic --DD loves it and doing very well! - lynda 17:52 Dec 16 (0)
    • We are using BJU DVD's... - Michelle in GA 13:40 Dec 16 (2)
      • For Life Science we aren't usign the DVDs - Michelle in AL 16:21 Dec 16 (1)
        • that would be "using" nt - Michelle in AL 16:22 Dec 16 (0)
• I'd suggest you research what you would like to use in high school - Jean in Wisc 12:15 Dec 15 (0)
• Hands down....Rainbow Science! nt. - Denise in NE 11:25 Dec 15 (3)
  • I agree but I just wanted to say email me if you want a copy of it and the lab books <nt> - Pamela 15:40 Dec 15 (2)
    • If she doesn't want it, I'd sure be interested! LOL! (nt) - Kristin in CO 19:01 Dec 15 (1)
      • Oh yeah...(m) - Kristin in CO 19:04 Dec 15 (0)

Would like to use American Sign language as our foreign language...any pointers or suggestions for appropriate curriculum? - Kelley 9:59 Dec 15 (8)

• Does anyone have any suggestions? I was watching this thread because the college - lori in tx 5:36 Dec 17 (0)
• Just FYI, some colleges might not accept it as a foreign language. - Laura K (NC) 10:43 Dec 15 (5)
  • Michigan allows it as far as I know....In fact, - Kelley 12:19 Dec 15 (4)
    • Okay, this is interesting. - Laura K (NC) 15:15 Dec 15 (3)
      • Here is a website which lists universities which accept ASL - Kelley 18:14 Dec 15 (2)
        • Sorry it didn't work....another try - Kelley 18:16 Dec 15 (1)
          • try to google - Kelley 18:18 Dec 15 (0)
• Our state requires 2 years of a foreign language.. - Kelley 10:02 Dec 15 (0)

Singapore Maths NEM1: Do you complete all of the exercises (more) - Lorna 9:31 Dec 15 (3)

• What I'm doing.... - erica 12:10 Dec 15 (1)
  • Thank you so much for this. I feel reasssured. We will do this too! nt - Lorna 12:22 Dec 15 (0)
• We are doing NEM1 also this year... - Susan in TN 12:03 Dec 15 (0)

Janice in NJ: re "Stimulating meaty discussions"... - StaceyL in Canada 8:40 Dec 15 (6)

• Stacey, I had the same problem last year with my girls (m) - Michelle in MO 3:24 Dec 16 (0)
• Stacey, what if... - Nan in Mass 20:22 Dec 15 (0)
• I just asked my boys what I should type.... - Janice in NJ 10:42 Dec 15 (2)
  • Well, SWB rewards with M&Ms....maybe one per sentence given in response??? LOL nt - Laurel in CA 19:42 Dec 15 (0)
  • That's helpful, Janice; thanks. But you know... - StaceyL in Canada 12:01 Dec 15 (0)
• Stacey, my children respond the same way...(m) - Heather in Savannah 9:51 Dec 15 (0)

Curious about transitioning from Comm College to University vs. straight from h.s. - Jackie H. 23:51 Dec 14 (12)

• I woudl think it depends on how the student compares with others competing for the same seat at that moment whether it be as a freshman or as a junior. NT - lh 16:11 Dec 17 (0)
• A friend was told by U. of Fl to do the 2 + 2 route. I don't know if if was just to reduce the size of a freshman class or if it cut down on dropouts or what. nt - K-FL 6:55 Dec 16 (0)
• What are the "benefits" to getting an AA vs. just taking the same number of classes? - Nancy 13:59 Dec 15 (2)
  • I wouldn't say there are any benefits to having an AA. (m) - Jennifer 11:01 Dec 16 (0)
  • We aren't aiming for an AA degree... - Nan in Mass 20:05 Dec 15 (0)
• Sometimes it's guaranteed....(more - Kelly in VA 6:36 Dec 15 (5)
  • Just a note on guaranteed admission in Virginia... - GVA 19:09 Dec 15 (3)
    • Yes, but I've been wondering... What if a 2yrCC+2yrUniversity degree adversely affects their chances of getting into graduate school? I'm not saying that it would; I'm just concerned that it might. Would a grad school care? (nt) - Begona (also in VA) 19:22 Dec 15 (2)
      • Not that I've heard of. I have several students who did the 2+2 (more)... - GVA 5:01 Dec 16 (1)
        • That's good to hear. Thank you. (nt) - Begona 8:26 Dec 16 (0)
  • Mass. has guaranteed admission, too... - Nan in Mass 6:56 Dec 15 (0)
• Getting accepted into universities is easy no matter which way you go. It's getting scholarship money that can be competitive whether you're straight from high school or have detoured to CC first. nt - Anna 5:39 Dec 15 (0)

Interesting e-mail from Life of Fred author - m - StaceyinLA 20:39 Dec 14 (28)

• different experience with LOF author - momofthem 7:55 Dec 17 (9)
  • did he even bother answering the question w/ a date??? nt - Peek a Boo 21:29 Dec 20 (0)
  • I find this response utterly repulsive. - Paradise 5:21 Dec 19 (1)
    • He is, of course, talking about the Bible, which I find neither repulsive or vulgar. Each to their own :-) nt - Katia 8:10 Dec 19 (0)
  • It's not for everyone--I guess I have a warped sense of humor, but I thought this was funny... - Danielle 14:15 Dec 18 (5)
    • Re: It's not for everyone--I guess I have a warped sense of humor, but I thought this was funny... - momofthem 16:35 Dec 18 (1)
      • I thought the reasoning was great. It probably was because it was written not said in person that made the biggest difference <nt> - Pamela 3:31 Dec 19 (0)
    • So, do *you* use Fred as a supplement or a main text? Why or why not? THX! nt - Katia 14:32 Dec 18 (2)
      • Main text.--it's very complete. No need for another. nt - Danielle 5:53 Dec 19 (1)
        • Thx for your response. I appreciate it. nt - Katia 8:11 Dec 19 (0)
• Here is my email from Stan re TT & Chalkdust...m - Beth in sw WA 9:13 Dec 16 (0)
• follow-up - Bev in B'ville 5:37 Dec 16 (11)
  • Hi Bev, most of those topics are in my ds's alg 2. I know they have already covered matrices. nt - momof7 16:23 Dec 16 (6)
    • Momof7....I'm curious, too, which textbook are you referring to? nm - Bev in B'ville 8:37 Dec 17 (4)
      • LOL......I thought that was obvious....the standard stuff. ;) - momof7 11:06 Dec 17 (3)
        • I'm sorry, LOL, I wasn't clear in my question. I meant which textbook (author? title?) are you using with your son that has covered some (or all) of the topics mentioned by LOF author?.... - Bev in B'ville 12:23 Dec 17 (2)
          • **I** don't teach it......it's an outsourced class. I am sitting in a hotel room in VA - momof7 4:39 Dec 18 (1)
            • thanks anyway. nm - Bev in B'ville 7:05 Dec 19 (0)
    • which book are you using for Alg 2??? - lynda 17:54 Dec 16 (0)
  • i would be curious as to how LOF books compare to say Jacobs alg and foresters alg 2---begining the high school sequence next year and was going with Jacobs---now rethinking - lynda 6:52 Dec 16 (3)
    • Can't address Forester's or Jacob's, but.... - Bev in B'ville 7:11 Dec 16 (2)
      • But isn't his last list in your e-mail comparing Geometry programs? The topics covered in his Geometry program would be covered before doing Algebra II, right?? In that case, his Algebra II may still cover more than the Alg II books you are comparing his Geometry list to. nt - StaceyinLA 12:47 Dec 20 (1)
        • Here you go....I think - Bev in B'ville 14:08 Dec 20 (0)
• Thanks for this! I ordered the first Algebra book the other day after hearing about it here. nt - Bula Mama 22:42 Dec 15 (0)
• This is good to hear, as I am considering this for my dd (more) - Diane in Hong Kong 4:07 Dec 15 (3)
  • Re: 5th grader - Danielle 8:07 Dec 15 (2)
    • the author also says in the email above that the book was designed for 16yo's, not little kids. I guess he finds that an important point and one worth considering. nt - Peek a Boo 14:22 Dec 21 (0)
    • Thanks, Danielle. You (and Stan) bring up a good point. My dd is good with understanding the theory and "how to", but half the time she still says 7 x 9 is 62! I don't know why. Maybe I should spend a little time in between programs using Quartermile Math or something, just to punch up her basic facts. (nt) - Diane in Hong Kong 17:26 Dec 15 (0)

Integrated Physics and Chemistry - Keri 20:21 Dec 14 (1)

• in our day and time it was known as physical science - lori in tx 9:04 Dec 16 (0)

Math - Brooke 19:31 Dec 14 (7)

• I think your assumption (in post above) is wrong. <sm> - Pamela 3:51 Dec 17 (0)
• Lial's BCM, Jacobs' Algebra & Geometry, Lial's Intermediate Algebra (nt) - Deb in PA 5:43 Dec 15 (5)
  • Re: Lial's BCM, Jacobs' Algebra & Geometry, Lial's Intermediate Algebra (nt) - Brooke 16:31 Dec 15 (4)
    • Hi Brooke - Deb in PA 18:05 Dec 15 (3)
      • Re: Hi Brooke - Brooke 22:21 Dec 15 (2)
        • Oh boy - Deb in PA 7:26 Dec 16 (1)
          • Re: Oh boy - Brooke 19:16 Dec 16 (0)

Just to share...maybe someone needs a smile. - Yolanda 14:57 Dec 14 (3)

• thank you Yolanda, thank you so very much nt - Lizzie in Ma with tears streaming down her face 4:50 Dec 15 (0)
• THanks so much....I did indeed need this (sm) - Sharon in MD 19:52 Dec 14 (0)
• Thanks for the smile from a pooped mom. (nt) - Jan P. 19:51 Dec 14 (0)

Sonlight Books - Luanne 12:14 Dec 14 (0)

American Gov't Course - Carole in DE 10:53 Dec 14 (2)

• My son will start American Government (by Great Source)... - Brenda in MA 16:06 Dec 14 (0)
• Someone posted a resource the other day... - Julie in CA 13:12 Dec 14 (0)

Writing a history essay: could you give me an idea of what sorts of books/ materials you would expect a grade 10 student to use? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 10:19 Dec 14 (3)

• Depends on the student....at least it would around here. (m) - Michele in MN 5:19 Dec 19 (2)
  • I'm not wondering so much about number of resources, but rather *type* or *level* of resources... - StaceyL in Canada 14:35 Dec 19 (1)
    • Some thoughts. - Jan P. 20:41 Dec 19 (0)

Help me complete my Teaching Company order please - should I get their "Foundations of Western Civiliation I and II" (96 lectures) or their "Brief History of the World" (36 lectures)? - LynnG in Hawaii 9:16 Dec 14 (2)

• We like the Foundations Course - Janice in NJ 12:31 Dec 14 (1)
  • Janice, thanks *so* much for your response! It was extremely helpful. :) nt - LynnG in Hawaii 15:11 Dec 14 (0)

Does anyone know the publishing schedule for the remainder of the History of the World series? I'm not finding anything quickly by googling. TIA. nt - FloridaLisa 8:44 Dec 14 (2)

• Did you try SWB's blog? I think I read there... - Laurel in CA 9:56 Dec 15 (1)
  • Yes, I knew it would be a while. Wondered if it's one every year or every other year. I'll e-mail PHP. TY! nt - FloridaLisa 15:16 Dec 15 (0)

Thoughts on Notgrass American Lit vs. OmnibusIII........ - Brenda From Tenn 6:58 Dec 14 (0)

Looking for thoughts on Biblioplan High School Supplement - ADS 6:26 Dec 14 (0)

Anyone use Potter's School for Math? - Laura in VA 5:25 Dec 14 (4)

• My son (13) was... - Linda in NM 7:59 Dec 17 (0)
• Re: Anyone use Potter's School for Math? - Nancy 16:44 Dec 14 (2)
  • Thank you, Nancy... - Laura in VA 18:23 Dec 14 (1)
    • Re: Thank you, Nancy... - Nancy 14:25 Dec 15 (0)

Getting our ds into a private boys day school for 10th grade is more work than getting our oldest ds into college!! Yikes. OK.....back to writing **MY** "reason I want my son to attend" essay. nt - momof7 4:24 Dec 14 (6)

• Yah. Been there. Got the grey hair. Sprinkle in lots of the word "opportunity." To steal from Wabash College, it's not easy, but it's worth it. :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:28 Dec 14 (0)
• Did that one month ago.. - MIch elle 8:37 Dec 14 (2)
  • OK, now you are making me even more nervous. We just received the application yesterday. - momof7 9:34 Dec 14 (1)
    • Oh, sorry... - MIch elle 11:34 Dec 14 (0)
• Well, I can think of several reasons *I'd* like to send my 12yo ds *anywhere but here* right now ..... - Rhondabee 8:13 Dec 14 (1)
  • LOL.......isn't that the truth!!! If he isn't accepted, I don't know what I'll do!! nt - momof7 9:31 Dec 14 (0)

Has Anyone used the Teching Company Highschool Math Courses? - Chelsea in tn 23:04 Dec 13 (2)

• We're using them now, they're definitely a supplement - but a very good one :) nt - readwithem 0:28 Dec 14 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Chelsea in tn 8:59 Dec 14 (0)

Fascinating WSJ article about the long-term effects of Harvard's new stance on fin aid -- - Gwen in VA 19:28 Dec 13 (10)

• My son's college is mentioned in this article....(sm) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 18:41 Dec 14 (5)
  • Tell us, please, about his Amherst student experience.. - Jane in NC 5:28 Dec 15 (4)
    • He is a Chemistry major....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:49 Dec 15 (3)
      • If you are willing, can you share more with us about how your son prepared for applying to such a highly competitive college? Was he hs through high school? nt. - Anita in Ohio 12:40 Dec 15 (2)
        • He was homeschooled K-10.....(sm) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 13:01 Dec 15 (1)
          • Thanks for sharing! nt. - Anita in Ohio 18:47 Dec 15 (0)
• Thanks Gwen--Interesting indeed. - Jane in NC 3:02 Dec 14 (3)
  • Thank you Jane -- how did you do that? nt - Gwen in VA 6:17 Dec 14 (2)
    • Simple. - Jane in NC 6:27 Dec 14 (1)
      • Wow! Thanks! The wonders of technology! nt - Gwen in VA 9:17 Dec 14 (0)

Grag moment here -- bounce bounce -- ds received U. Chicago acceptance today!!! nt - Gwen in VA 18:54 Dec 13 (9)

• That is FAB! Congrats MOM & Son, but more MOM! - Classic Mom 13:31 Jan 8 (0)
• Congratulations! - Carole in DE 8:03 Dec 14 (0)
• Woohoo! My alma mater & hope for my dd--Congrats--great place! nt - Danielle 6:20 Dec 14 (0)
• So did you use grag on purpose? I think it perfectly describes the combination of relief and nervousness associated with graduation/college entrance. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 4:50 Dec 14 (0)
• Great school! Congrats to both of you! (nt) - Jane in NC 3:03 Dec 14 (0)
• Congratulations! (nt) - Kathleen 21:34 Dec 13 (0)
• Wonderful news (nt) - Sheila in Oregon 21:05 Dec 13 (0)
• Congratulations. That's fantastic! nt - Osmosis Mom 19:58 Dec 13 (0)
• Congratulations to you and your ds!!! - Tokyomarie 19:21 Dec 13 (0)

Omnibus I - how important is it to have the editions listed in the VP catalog? nt - Susan in TN 17:54 Dec 13 (6)

• Thanks Jean and Moira... - Susan in TN 12:55 Dec 14 (0)
• I choose the books by their readability. - Jean in Wisc 5:50 Dec 14 (3)
  • Jean, what version of Gilgamesh did you choose?... - LunaLee 19:00 Dec 16 (2)
    • Gilgamesh - Jean in Wisc 7:31 Dec 18 (1)
      • Thanks Jean, that sounds like the one I was going to use... - LunaLee 22:19 Dec 19 (0)
• It makes life easier... - Moira in MA 18:51 Dec 13 (0)

This has probably been asked before but.... how much Rosetta Stone do we complete for 2 credits? - Peggy in Ks 16:47 Dec 13 (5)

• I think Madrigals plus RS I is a solid Spanish I course. For Spanish 2, I think you could do PRactice Makes Perfect Spanish Verb Tenses and Pronouns and Prepositions plus RS II. nt - Laurie4b 13:22 Dec 14 (1)
  • Thanks! This helps a ton! nt - Peggy in Ks 8:26 Dec 15 (0)
• By looking at some old boards I think we need to complete 1&2. Can someone verify this for me....please?:)nt - Peggy in Ks 8:00 Dec 14 (2)
  • Although you will see varying opinions on the boards, RS says that one level equates to 2 years or 2 credits of high school language (m) - Sharon in Md 8:49 Dec 14 (0)
  • Level one is equal to two credits according to - Sandra in NC` 8:23 Dec 14 (0)

Algebra - What to do when he gets it, but he just doesn't get it - Karri 10:38 Dec 13 (12)

• Thanks, Ladies!!! - Karri 18:47 Dec 14 (0)
• Re: Algebra - What to do when he gets it, but he just doesn't get it - Nan in Mass 5:01 Dec 14 (0)
• do you think he'd do better with a program that had immediate feedback - like Kinetic Books ... - AngieW in Texas 19:21 Dec 13 (0)
• Jann and Ruth, thanks for the great tips, I'm going to use them with my daughter! nm - Chocolate Princess 18:21 Dec 13 (0)
• Something I learned on this board - Ruth in Canada 13:07 Dec 13 (0)
• Thoughts... - Jann in TX 12:55 Dec 13 (2)
  • Jann, thanks for explaining the magic whiteboard--mystery solved! :-) nt - Dawn in MI 7:52 Dec 14 (1)
    • Yes, Jann! Very helpful information! nt - Cathy in TX 5:50 Dec 15 (0)
• Having a few of these myself, you might chalk it up to age - mooooom 12:39 Dec 13 (0)
• sounds exactly like my dd.....m - Chocolate Princess 12:16 Dec 13 (0)
• I should mention a couple of other things.... - Karri 10:56 Dec 13 (0)
• No great answer here, but I started calling our white board (more) - Dawn in MI 10:50 Dec 13 (0)

You ladies will appreciate this. We needed help with a Latin 3rd conjugation passive present infinitive and thus googled... - Jane in NC 10:04 Dec 13 (7)

• A couple of books that might be of interest to serious students of the Klingon language: - Jenny in Florida 12:44 Dec 14 (1)
  • okay...now I'm starting to worry about you Jenny...(evil grin) nt - Sharon in MD 19:56 Dec 14 (0)
• I remember back when the LOTR movies came out there were websites where you could learn elvish too ;) nt - Sharon in MD 11:27 Dec 13 (0)
• I wonder if Klingon would be easier than Latin? Do you think colleges would accept it? I am very tempted to make a midstream change here. ;) nt - Kelli in TN 11:25 Dec 13 (3)
  • Seeing your post as well as Sharon's, my son is requesting a midstream change to elvish. :) (nt) - Jane in NC 11:47 Dec 13 (2)
    • Ooh, and here's a study help for you! - Jenny in Florida 12:46 Dec 14 (1)
      • If I wasn't so bogged down teaching pre-calc and physic and so on, I'd have to run out and buy that for myself! yeah, right, in my copious spare time.....nt - Sharon in MD 19:56 Dec 14 (0)

Need help with Latin choice. - momee 9:55 Dec 13 (3)

• Ignore these posts. I couldn't handle Wheelock's myself right now. Galore Park here we come. nt - momee 10:39 Dec 13 (0)
• sorr the link is here - momee 9:56 Dec 13 (1)
  • Okay, can't get link to work, but anyway, they use Wheelocks for Latin I and II at the college level. nt - momee 10:13 Dec 13 (0)

Algebra 1 help needed, please.... - 1cat2ferrets 9:02 Dec 13 (3)

• Thanks a bunch Ladies for the help!! [nt] - 1cat2ferrets 11:24 Dec 13 (0)
• Re: Algebra 1 help needed, please.... - Linda in TX 9:25 Dec 13 (0)
• Simply subtract 1/2 x from both sides (actualy 3/6x) - momof7 9:19 Dec 13 (0)

Which Latin program has the kids reading about characters right off instead of a straight grammar type program? nt - momee 8:57 Dec 13 (14)

• Laura in China recommended So You Really Want to Learn Latin - does this start off assuming we know absolutely nothing about Latin? Also, for high school credit, what books would we have to accomplish for one credit? nt - momee 9:29 Dec 13 (3)
  • Yes, it starts absolutely from the beginning (m) - Laura in China 1:14 Dec 14 (2)
    • I did some more research (m) - Laura in China 1:34 Dec 14 (1)
      • Yes, Laura, thanks so much for looking. It does help. nt - momee 7:35 Dec 14 (0)
• Cambridge Latin and Lingua Latina. Cambridge Latin is easier on the teacher (m) - LisaNY 9:15 Dec 13 (4)
  • where can you purchase the TM? Also, what is the name of the yahoo groups? Thanks! nt - Katrina 9:17 Dec 13 (3)
    • Sorry about that - Links (m) - LisaNY 6:06 Dec 14 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Katrina 9:52 Dec 14 (0)
    • Links (m) - LisaNY 6:03 Dec 14 (0)
• Ecce Romani is one program that is set up that way. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:05 Dec 13 (4)
  • Would you mind telling me more about this program. - momee 9:39 Dec 13 (3)
    • it is a standard ps text... - Betty 10:40 Dec 13 (2)
      • I would just add that there are audio CDs available, and I find them very helpful. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 12:55 Dec 13 (1)
        • I second Ecce Romani... the Prentice Hall website also has great online activities for each lesson. nt - LunaLee 19:40 Dec 13 (0)

Anyone know how to find out the National Merit cutoffs by state for the scores just released? nt - Susann 8:18 Dec 13 (4)

• Those cutoffs won't be known until next fall (nt) - Jan in MO 8:43 Dec 13 (3)
  • Thanks, Jan, I wasn't thinking! Susann nt - Susann 10:10 Dec 13 (0)
  • Another question...do you know how much variation there (m) - Martha in NM 9:35 Dec 13 (1)
    • Jan in MO answered this for 2006; here's the list (m) - Michelle in MO 3:06 Dec 14 (0)

The PSAT scores are now online... - Kelly in VA 6:28 Dec 13 (2)

• Just got off the phone with PSAT folks - Carole in DE 7:13 Dec 13 (0)
• Kelly, we are also in VA and still waiting for our scores. nt - Lee in VA 7:02 Dec 13 (0)

What books did your dc read for Great Books for the 1600's - 1850's? - Carole in DE 5:48 Dec 13 (0)

Anyone here use Hewitt Homeschooling services? - DW 5:40 Dec 13 (0)

WWYD if your state was changing its math standards... - Martha in GA 4:33 Dec 13 (10)

• I'd stick with what works for you....if you were already going the traditional route, that is what I'd follow. I would stay with what I know works rather than experiment. nt - Sharon in MD 8:28 Dec 13 (0)
• Personally I'd just stick with the traditional route unless there was a compelling personal reason to change. nt - Gwen in VA 6:13 Dec 13 (0)
• Personally... - Brenda in MA 4:54 Dec 13 (0)
• Martha, a little off topic.... - Bev in B'ville 4:53 Dec 13 (6)
  • Re: Martha, a little off topic.... - Martha in GA 8:02 Dec 13 (5)
    • Of course.... - Bev in B'ville 9:12 Dec 13 (4)
      • It's my younger child that I'm thinking about... - Martha in GA 15:25 Dec 13 (3)
        • I can tell you something about NEM... - Nan in Mass 5:28 Dec 14 (2)
          • Thank you, Nan - Martha in GA 10:09 Dec 14 (1)
            • I don't see why you couldn't... - Nan in Mass 19:43 Dec 14 (0)

So how many here are using Life of Fred? Thoughts/opinions? I checked the site/samples and I have to say my interest is definitely piqued!! nt - StaceyinLA 22:11 Dec 12 (5)

• We use Fred as....... - Brenda From Tenn 8:48 Dec 13 (0)
• A little more about our experience - Danielle 6:56 Dec 13 (1)
  • Thanks for the explanation. It really helps! nt - StaceyinLA 7:33 Dec 13 (0)
• My daughter says, - Pamela 6:05 Dec 13 (0)
• I'm using it... - Katia 23:37 Dec 12 (0)

HELP! How do I incent my 16 yo ds to do better? (m) - DB in NJ 19:16 Dec 12 (13)

• Re: HELP! How do I incent my 16 yo ds to do better? (m) - Jackie H. 22:53 Dec 14 (0)
• My ds sounds like a carbon copy of your ds. - Jan P. 11:08 Dec 13 (0)
• I agree with much of what's been said below. (m) - Martha in NM 9:48 Dec 13 (0)
• I have decided that some ds's are better off not homeschooling during high school. - momof7 6:09 Dec 13 (6)
  • Same here. My dd no longer thrived being hs'ed, so we put her in ps in 10th gr. (m) - LisaNY 7:33 Dec 13 (1)
    • Similar here. My dd *loves* public high school and says the competition helps her focus better. (nt) - Claire 9:25 Dec 13 (0)
  • My dd entered high school this year, and wow. I'm so... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 7:24 Dec 13 (0)
  • I agree (m) - Gwen in VA 6:27 Dec 13 (2)
    • Gwen, do you mind sharing which classes were duds so we can avoid them :-) (nt) - Sandra in FL 11:51 Dec 13 (0)
    • Not all boys are created equal (grin) - Deb in PA 7:22 Dec 13 (0)
• echoing what Lori and Nancy have said - JennW in SoCal 23:29 Dec 12 (0)
• Perhaps accountability in some areas outside of the home would rub off? (more inside...) - Lori D. 20:57 Dec 12 (0)
• Re: HELP! How do I incent my 16 yo ds to do better? (m) - Nancy 20:43 Dec 12 (0)

debate teams - Lara Martinez 17:37 Dec 12 (2)

• NCFCA - Maryalice 21:30 Dec 12 (1)
  • Re: NCFCA - Lara Martinez 9:24 Dec 13 (0)

Have any of you lovely ladies either done or had a child who has done an internship in Europe? (m) - Gwen in VA 16:54 Dec 12 (13)

• I would encourage her to go. - Josie 11:30 Dec 13 (0)
• My sister lives in The Hague.... - TerriKY 7:26 Dec 13 (1)
  • Yes. That would be helpful... - Gwen in VA 18:55 Dec 13 (0)
• May be finding and connecting with a church would help. nt - Nissi 5:40 Dec 13 (3)
  • I've found a Christian youth hostel in Amsterdam (m) - Gwen in VA 6:11 Dec 13 (2)
    • Both. (m) - Jane in NC 7:50 Dec 13 (1)
      • There might also be rooms for rent available - Sebastian (a lady) 13:05 Dec 14 (0)
• My son has travelled quite a bit... - Nan in Mass 4:56 Dec 13 (0)
• Wow! If my dd had that opportunity, I would find ways to prepare for the trip. - Claire 19:22 Dec 12 (0)
• Gwen, visiting the Rijksmuseum would in itself be an education for your daughter. (m) - Jane in NC 18:26 Dec 12 (1)
  • Many moons ago, I backpacked (using Eurail pass) across Europe. Amsterdam was (m) - Sandra in FL 23:03 Dec 12 (0)
• What a great opportunity.... - Moira in MA 17:44 Dec 12 (1)
  • Re: What a great opportunity.... - Gwen in VA 20:03 Dec 12 (0)

I called TT textbooks today and asked about degrees..... - momof7 13:49 Dec 12 (15)

• I was reading all this and wondering... - Pam 21:21 Dec 13 (0)
• Thanks for asking, momof7; I think it should be part of an author's profile (in a perfect world, lol) nt - 74Heaven 13:02 Dec 13 (0)
• Out of curiosity I looked up the name and saw that (m) - Martha in NM 5:34 Dec 13 (1)
  • I agree and already stated as much below. He simply may not have known. - momof7 6:18 Dec 13 (0)
• If I may ask, purely out of curiosity as we don't use TT, what prompted you to inquire regarding the degrees? nt - Sharon in MD 21:47 Dec 12 (1)
  • It was rather silly actually. A comment someone made about even if the books were behind a yr and don't teach in standard course sequencing...... - momof7 22:59 Dec 12 (0)
• Hmmmm, that's very, very interesting indeed... - LunaLee 19:00 Dec 12 (8)
  • The qualifications of contributors and authors... - Myrtle 7:54 Dec 13 (3)
    • May I ask? - Kelli in TN 8:12 Dec 13 (2)
      • Re: May I ask? - Myrtle 8:43 Dec 13 (1)
        • *whew*..... - Kelli in TN 11:22 Dec 13 (0)
  • I don't think that they are being dishonest.........(I would like to give the assumption of honesty.) - momof7 19:32 Dec 12 (3)
    • Well maybe dishonest was a bit extreme, however... - LunaLee 21:19 Dec 12 (2)
      • ;) - momof7 23:01 Dec 12 (1)
        • ;-) nt - LunaLee 23:05 Dec 12 (0)

WHY, WHY, WHY can't I find an algebra that WORKS for us??? m - StaceyinLA 12:10 Dec 12 (13)

• My dh was a math major in college and we had - Txmom 5:52 Dec 14 (0)
• Re: WHY, WHY, WHY can't I find an algebra that WORKS for us??? m - Veronica in VA 18:13 Dec 12 (0)
• I'm still struggling with basic math, but I learned a hard lesson..... - Kathy in MD 17:09 Dec 12 (1)
  • Yup... - Nan in Mass 4:08 Dec 13 (0)
• Re: WHY, WHY, WHY can't I find an algebra that WORKS for us??? m - Melissa H. in GA 15:03 Dec 12 (0)
• We've been thru a ton too - Danielle 14:44 Dec 12 (2)
  • Where can I see this? nt - StaceyinLA 16:43 Dec 12 (1)
    • Here is the website which has some sample pages ... - Kareni 18:53 Dec 12 (0)
• We're trying Math Relief Algebra I. - Jan P. 14:13 Dec 12 (0)
• Re: WHY, WHY, WHY can't I find an algebra that WORKS for us??? m - Yolanda 13:32 Dec 12 (1)
  • We use VideoText... - Linda in NM 6:31 Dec 13 (0)
• Sympathy here....my oldest had three algebra programs before we found one the worked.... nt - Gwen in VA 13:31 Dec 12 (1)
  • what worked? nt - Txmom 5:56 Dec 14 (0)

PSAT results for a sophomore? - Laurel in CA 10:01 Dec 12 (2)

• Your daughter may benefit a lot next year by finishing geometry (m) - Martha in NM 13:39 Dec 12 (0)
• My son's math score jumped 12 points this year after completing geometry last year. nt - Cheryl B in VA 13:33 Dec 12 (0)

Martha in NM could you send that mole chart one more time? - Peggy in Ks 9:27 Dec 12 (1)

• You have mail. nt - Martha in NM 12:50 Dec 12 (0)

Do you ever feel like you just want your mommy!?! - Janice in NJ 8:44 Dec 12 (23)

• Yes, always... - Moira in MA 19:18 Dec 12 (0)
• Oh, yes! Like the time she flew out to help me clean house before my mil flew out for a visit..... - Kathy in MD 17:21 Dec 12 (0)
• I know of a mother... - Laura in VA 14:54 Dec 12 (1)
  • Oh, Laura. Praying for the family right now. I'm SO sorry. nt - Janice in NJ 14:57 Dec 12 (0)
• All the time!!!! - Jan P. 14:20 Dec 12 (3)
  • No dates this week.... - Janice in NJ 14:55 Dec 12 (2)
    • Thanks for the reminder about the Met broadcast in theaters. (m) - Jane in NC 3:22 Dec 13 (0)
    • Re: No dates this week.... - Jan P. 20:57 Dec 12 (0)
• I hardly feel like I should be allowed to whine at all . . . - Jenny in Florida 13:33 Dec 12 (1)
  • Jenny... want to send me a Christmas box? I like chocolate. Hint. Hint. :-) - Janice in NJ 13:47 Dec 12 (0)
• Just had this conversation with my pastor yesterday but not about homeschooling! ... - MIch elle 10:27 Dec 12 (6)
  • Whoa. God bless you! I hope that some more folks step in to help! :-) nt - Janice in NJ 14:01 Dec 12 (0)
  • May I? - Kelli in TN 11:32 Dec 12 (4)
    • Yes, LOL! nt - MIch elle 14:49 Dec 12 (0)
    • Oh, me too! - Laurel in CA 13:35 Dec 12 (1)
      • LOL at your last one!!!...... - Kelli in TN 20:53 Dec 12 (0)
    • This really speaks to my condition - Ruth in Canada 12:21 Dec 12 (0)
• Janice, I understand completely. - momof7 10:17 Dec 12 (2)
  • Yikes! I wish I could come and help you pack. Anything to avoid *my* to-do list. :-) nt - Janice in NJ 14:01 Dec 12 (0)
  • LOL.......mid of Jan (not VA!!) ntr - momof7 10:18 Dec 12 (0)
• Not your momma but reminding you - momee 9:44 Dec 12 (2)
  • You're right of course. - Janice in NJ 13:50 Dec 12 (1)
    • Thank you for your kind thoughts. - momee 16:03 Dec 12 (0)

Anyone have experience w/FLVS Geometry? - K-FL 7:16 Dec 12 (1)

• My daughter--not a math lover in general--really liked the FLVS Geometry course. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:35 Dec 12 (0)

Repost: What have you liked for vocab development for high school? Ds already reads extensively, did well on PSAT's but needs just a little push to get a few more points nt - Laurie4b 6:03 Dec 12 (9)

• Thanks everyone! nt - Laurie4b 13:37 Dec 13 (0)
• we're just finishing up VFHSS and about to begin VFCBS. excellent series. nt - Deidre in GA 8:48 Dec 12 (0)
• We've used the Vocab for the High School Student and Vocab for the College Bound Student series. nt - FloridaLisa 6:42 Dec 12 (5)
  • We've liked these also! (nt) - Dawn in MI 8:36 Dec 12 (4)
    • Us, too. nt - Anna 10:04 Dec 12 (3)
      • We like these as well!! nt - Susan 10:11 Dec 12 (2)
        • Did you buy from the Amsco site? I notice it has tests but I don't see an answer key listed(nt) - Sandra in FL 17:58 Dec 12 (1)
          • Check this site: - Kareni 18:59 Dec 12 (0)
• Vocabulary from the Classical Roots (m) - Michelle in MO 6:09 Dec 12 (0)

Even we Draconian homeschoolers need to take some time off to enjoy holiday related activities...(Would love to hear what your high schoolers are up to) (m) - Jane in NC 4:14 Dec 12 (7)

• Christmas copywork and lapbook; decorating and house readying in the afternoons for my son's confirmation on Sunday; next week, skating and snowboarding in the afternoons! yay! nt - Linda in NM 7:59 Dec 12 (0)
• We're still schooling with pockets of Christmas activities in between. Co-op is over, so it's slower, but ps doesn't get out here until the 21st! nt - FloridaLisa 6:46 Dec 12 (0)
• Actually, I am having a fantstic time in Germany! - percytruffle 5:41 Dec 12 (1)
  • Wow! Enjoy the trip and time with dh! nt - FloridaLisa 6:43 Dec 12 (0)
• Tomorrow we celebrate St. Lucias Day... - Nan in Mass 5:09 Dec 12 (0)
• We'd like this "E-ticket" ride to end, so we can catch our breath! (and a bit of a brag) - Valerie(TX) 5:01 Dec 12 (0)
• College essays! :-( My son would love a visit from the "essay fairy"! - Gwen in VA 4:23 Dec 12 (0)

Any comments on Dad's Trigonometry? (m) - Sheila in Oregon 17:27 Dec 11 (0)

Anyone have experience with Harrison Middleton University? - Phyllis in Canada 17:21 Dec 11 (1)

• Re: Anyone have experience with Harrison Middleton University? - alan 9:14 Jan 8 (0)

IEW SWI-C and history based lessons.... - Busy Bee 17:02 Dec 11 (2)

• From what I understand... - Beth in TN 6:55 Dec 12 (1)
  • Thanks Beth... - Busy Bee 19:56 Dec 12 (0)

Chemistry question - how does this sound? - dirty ethel rackham 17:00 Dec 11 (0)

PSAT results finally arrived yesterday! I think I've asked ds several times if he was sure he'd filled in the right code. nt - Martha in NM 13:13 Dec 11 (0)

15yo dd enrolled in Community College yesterday... - Sue 12:27 Dec 11 (3)

• Our youngest (learning challenged) is finishing her 1st CC semester..... - Anna 10:09 Dec 12 (0)
• Wait until she shows off her college id! This was a HUGE step for us... - Nan in Mass 5:12 Dec 12 (0)
• Congratulations! I may be doing the same thing myself in a few months with my dd! (nt) - Michelle in MO 14:01 Dec 11 (0)

Q: BMC and Video Text A - Gamom3 12:23 Dec 11 (0)

our PSAT update -- anyone else still waiting ?? ... (more) - Kelly in VA 12:16 Dec 11 (7)

• Ooh, this would make me *furious*. Just butt out and gimme my scores *now*!!! ugh. nt - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 7:05 Dec 12 (0)
• Arrrghhhh...yet another update! (more) - Kelly in VA 6:53 Dec 12 (0)
• Are they refusing to give them to you without a sit down? nt - karenciavo 6:27 Dec 12 (0)
• Yes, this happened to us last year. They thought they were helping...didn't know there was such a thing as a homeschool code and thought they were correcting my daughter's 'mistake'. nt - Barb F. PA in AZ 20:41 Dec 11 (0)
• I called today to find out where my results are and I was told they have only mailed out Form A of the test - sarab 14:15 Dec 11 (0)
• How annoying! I didn't see this before posting just above...here's what ds told me... - Martha in NM 13:36 Dec 11 (0)
• How very frustrating! I have heard of another case in which the a school changed that information. So sorry it happened to your daughter. (*nm) - Kareni 13:09 Dec 11 (0)

X post: Worldwide Science & Math Experience to measure the circumference of the Earth on the same day -- link inside - sdWTMer 10:44 Dec 11 (0)

Sandra in NC....... - Holly S/NC 10:11 Dec 11 (0)

Can anyone give me a good recommendation for a Civics/government curriculum for High School? I want to also study the constitution. Thanks! nt - Dayle in Guatemala 9:07 Dec 11 (2)

• Check out Annenberg... - Danielle 7:49 Dec 12 (0)
• Have you thought about HSLDA's Constitutional Law? haven't tried it ourselves, but heard it is good nt - Sharon in Md 9:24 Dec 11 (0)

PSAT Report - Carole in DE 8:27 Dec 11 (2)

• When I tried accessing it yesterday it said that this feature will be available sometime this week. I know it is hard to be patient but wait until the end of the week before contacting them. nt - Cheryl B in VA 9:54 Dec 11 (0)
• You could try calling the people at the College Board for the PSAT (m) - Michelle in MO 8:33 Dec 11 (0)

What are some good resources for digging deeper into Romanticism? - OC Mom 7:18 Dec 11 (1)

• Romanticism was a reaction to the enlightenment... - Moira in MA 9:38 Dec 11 (0)

FYI: Follow-up on PSAT glitch yesterday (m) - Michelle in MO 7:07 Dec 11 (1)

• I'm glad you were able to fix the problem so quickly. Maybe we need to have thread called PSAT Clinic next year! nt - Martha in NM 13:41 Dec 11 (0)

Done Foerster's Alg 1, now in Euclid--should we switch...? - AnnieN 3:33 Dec 11 (5)

• Thanks for both your answers--plans changed again, tho!...? - AnnieN 11:55 Dec 11 (2)
  • Benno Artmann has one... - erica 15:35 Dec 11 (1)
    • This sounds great--*exactly* what I need :) Thank you! n/t - AnnieN 16:29 Dec 11 (0)
• My dd is doing both concurrently.... - Bev in B'ville 5:41 Dec 11 (0)
• If you want, you could do Al II next and then Geometry, if you want to cover both (m) - Sharon in MD 5:25 Dec 11 (0)

Article in paper about taking a "gap" yr - momof7 2:25 Dec 11 (1)

• Thanks! Great article for those of us "considering" this option! (nt) - MaryM 12:19 Dec 11 (0)

I am so upset...can you help? - Yolanda 23:51 Dec 10 (7)

• I'm using it with my dc and she's having a hard time, too. - Jan P. 19:43 Dec 11 (0)
• Tons of thanks. - Yolanda 12:42 Dec 11 (1)
  • yolanda I belong - lori in tx 17:24 Dec 11 (0)
• you know Yolanda - lori in tx 5:39 Dec 11 (0)
• This has also been my experience w/textbooks - Ruth in Canada 4:40 Dec 11 (0)
• How much practice has she had answering textbook-like questions?... - Nan in Mass 4:22 Dec 11 (1)
  • This is sage advice. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 5:43 Dec 11 (0)

Kind of linked in with my question down below, is there someplace you could find out what level you ARE reading on? nt - Luanne 20:44 Dec 10 (0)

Not going to finish out the year with Understanding the Times--thinking of switching to some sort of Missionary studies-- - Chris in VA 20:37 Dec 10 (2)

• Have you thought of using "Thinking Like a Christian".... - Riverfront Headmistress 8:47 Dec 11 (0)
• I should add we did World Religions last year, too, so that's sort of btdt. nt - Chris in VA 20:37 Dec 10 (0)

Does anyone have a priority or coupon code for The Teaching Company? TIA! nt - Amy in NH 19:06 Dec 10 (0)

I got my curiosity peaked today and can't find an answer.......does anyone know what Greg Sabouri's (author of TT) 2 master degrees in Harvard are in? - momof7 17:53 Dec 10 (3)

• They seem to be pretty approachable, what if you just emailed them to ask? nt - LunaLee 21:16 Dec 10 (2)
  • I guess I'll try that. :) - momof7 2:27 Dec 11 (1)
    • Let us know what you find out. :) nt. - Anita in Ohio 10:19 Dec 11 (0)

My dd's final Drawing I still life - LoriM 15:20 Dec 10 (7)

• Lori, thanks for sharing that and the Design I project below...a question: are these for CC classes? nt - OC Mom 7:13 Dec 11 (1)
  • No, she's at the 4-yr university now - LoriM 11:15 Dec 11 (0)
• Lovely work! Thanks for sharing. nt - Nissi 4:36 Dec 11 (0)
• She's very talented nt - Sheila in Oregon 21:39 Dec 10 (0)
• Thanks for sharing your daughter's work Lori. Just lovely! - Jane in NC 16:01 Dec 10 (0)
• What a beautiful job! nt - Secret Garden 15:52 Dec 10 (0)
• Just lovely. nt - LauraC 15:41 Dec 10 (0)

to Hoggirl re: Latin question (cross post) - Mary in WA 14:37 Dec 10 (1)

• thanks! Got it on the k-8 and replied there! nt - Hoggirl 16:41 Dec 10 (0)

Feedback/advice on Write@Home Essay 2 Workshop vs PA Homeschoolers SAT Workshop? - MaryM 13:17 Dec 10 (0)

Iliad audio - Fagles or Lombardo - which do you recommend to listen to?... - MIch elle 11:25 Dec 10 (8)

• the Lombardo is extremely enjoyable! My son and i both enjoyed it and - Deidre in GA 15:46 Dec 11 (1)
  • Thanks, I think we'll probably go with Lombardo since it's on audible.com and I have a subscription. nt - MIch elle 15:56 Dec 11 (0)
• Re: Iliad audio - Fagles or Lombardo - which do you recommend to listen to?... - Michele in MN 13:34 Dec 10 (5)
  • Was it enjoyable to listen to or not? Some readers are better than others. TIA nt - MIch elle 13:55 Dec 10 (4)
    • It was good. We are not a big audio books family, but (m) - Michele in MN 18:46 Dec 10 (0)
    • Derek Jacobi was the reader on Fagle's tape, and I enjoyed it very much (nt) - Sheila in Oregon 14:35 Dec 10 (2)
      • Another thumbs up for this! We finished this in Nov and "The Odyssey" with Ian McKellen last week. Great Stuff! - Janice in NJ 15:08 Dec 10 (1)
        • I'm listening to The Odyssey narrated by John Lescault -- and its a sleeper! I'll try the McKellen version. Thanks! nt - Beth in sw WA 15:20 Dec 10 (0)

Anyone else still waiting for PSAT results?? nt - Kelly in VA 10:56 Dec 10 (4)

• Yes! (And Monday's mail has already been checked.) nt - Beth S (in W KY) 10:59 Dec 10 (3)
  • (And she DID use the correct homeschool code.) nt - Beth S 11:00 Dec 10 (2)
    • I would be so frustrated! (m) - Michelle in MO 12:15 Dec 10 (1)
      • No need to fret yet (m) - Jan in MO 12:29 Dec 10 (0)

picture i.d. - Angela in MI 10:30 Dec 10 (0)

ID cards for my kids - what are your suggestions? nt - Lisa L. in MI 8:12 Dec 10 (8)

• You can get ID's at the DMV for @ $5 or make your own ( which is what we did) and have it laminated nt - Quiver0f10 9:41 Dec 10 (7)
  • DMV ID was about $5 here too nt - lh 4:10 Dec 13 (0)
  • How did you make your own? nt - Lisa L. in MI 10:26 Dec 10 (5)
    • Re: How did you make your own? nt - Txmom 6:13 Dec 14 (0)
    • Home-made cards won't work for every situation, But here's how I did ours: - Jenny in Florida 11:44 Dec 10 (3)
      • Not in PA...the student must be 16 to apply. Isn't that crazy? Old enough for a driver's license, so what's the point? nt - Barb F. PA in AZ 20:02 Dec 10 (1)
        • They only recently changed the law in Florida. - Jenny in Florida 7:33 Dec 11 (0)
      • I did my ID card the same way, but had it laminated at Staples. nt - Quiver0f10 12:00 Dec 10 (0)

Another PSAT question---now that I found out the h.s. counselor incorrectly advised my dd---are there any future testing "pitfalls" I need to watch for? (m) - Michelle in MO 8:00 Dec 10 (10)

• Yes. I was pretty steamed when I found out that the school counselor... - Dawn in MI 10:48 Dec 10 (4)
  • Although my older son never had a problem six year ago, because of the things I had heard here...(m) - Kathleen 11:50 Dec 10 (1)
    • Or, even six yearS ago :-) (nt) - Kathleen 11:50 Dec 10 (0)
  • The same thing happened to my daughter last year, except . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:30 Dec 10 (1)
    • My dd did fill in the correct homeschool code, and the counselor understood that part (m) - Michelle in MO 11:34 Dec 10 (0)
• Are you referring to the question about being a full-time student? (m) - Kathleen 8:30 Dec 10 (4)
  • Yes, that's the question (m) - Michelle in MO 8:43 Dec 10 (3)
    • When I signed my son up for the PSAT... - Brenda in MA 10:21 Dec 10 (2)
      • We got that, too, and it was very helpful. (nt) - Kathleen 11:34 Dec 10 (0)
      • Yes, we got one also when my ds signed up for the PSAT. They should have them in the guidance office. nt -