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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Sep 28 (0)
  • Saxon Math 87 or Saxon Algebra 1/2 ? - Luanne N. 22:44 Sep 28 (0)
  • How many essays per year would you assign for a college-bound 9th grader? (for ex. one per week, one every 2 weeks, etc.) Assume writing for English and History. nt - Jennifer 21:27 Sep 28 (0)
  • How long is reasonable for a hs senior thesis? - Karen in CO 21:22 Sep 28 (0)
  • Ds is doing Alg I (high scores) but I want to supplement with SM...how to choose a level? Which placement test should I start with if he bombed the NEM I? - MEinGA 21:03 Sep 28 (0)
  • Math-u-see is it strong enough for college prep? - Sandra 18:24 Sep 28 (0)
  • How do you do this with a big family? Accountability? - KNF-TX 18:05 Sep 28 (4)
  • Specific question about Saxon Algebra 1 and pi (m) - AmyCC 16:25 Sep 28 (4)
  • how much time do you allow for your dc to take a Lial's Algebra test? (sm) - Nicole M 15:24 Sep 28 (1)
  • Is the Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable a good resource to have if you're doing the progymnasmata? - Trivium Academy 15:12 Sep 28 (0)
  • Dumb question of the week: Does a 9th grade Biology course have to be lab? How about AP? This is my very first time with a dc in 9th grade and we're about to start science in a month. What say you? Please help! TIA nt. - Libby in Texas :) 14:00 Sep 28 (2)
  • Any recommendation for light reading? (m) - Gwen in VA 13:46 Sep 28 (14)
  • Call me shallow but one of the most delightful bits of info in have received from this board is the discovery of Horation Hornblower... - Clara in Miami 13:19 Sep 28 (1)
  • Questions about college interviews... - Kelly in VA 11:06 Sep 28 (2)
  • Looking for a movie on the Spanish Inquistion for 8th grader, any ideas?...nt - Busy Bee 9:19 Sep 28 (6)
  • GED with Honors...has anyone heard of this? - Diana in OR 9:13 Sep 28 (8)
  • College students: Don't major in English! (interesting Editoral). . . - K-FL 8:26 Sep 28 (18)
  • Sorry ladies...more writing questions...I am considering Igniting Your Writing II.... - MelodyInTx 7:57 Sep 28 (0)
  • Using TI 83/84 Calculator with Teaching Textbook ALgebra - K 6:36 Sep 28 (1)
  • Have any of you used The Teaching Co. High School Chemistry course? - Bev in B'ville 5:45 Sep 28 (6)
  • So - if you want to help poor children in some place like Africa or South America, what do you major in?... - Nan in Mass 5:00 Sep 28 (24)
  • Looking for websites with lists of real books to use for science ... - Luanne 22:52 Sep 27 (1)
  • Can someone convince me to have my dd13 continue with Traditional Logic? She is asking me to quit... - Peela 22:37 Sep 27 (10)
  • advice??Son signed up to take PSAT on October 17th and is already FREAKING, I mean really freaking....HELP! (more) - cat in black 20:30 Sep 27 (6)
  • Preparing for a College Prep online school ... any suggestions? - Anne 19:07 Sep 27 (1)
  • Can anyone explain why I suddenly lost all my bookmarks/ favourites? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:25 Sep 27 (1)
  • not many people mention Wordsmith/Wordsmith Craftsman..ayone have any experience with these?.. - Peela 16:28 Sep 27 (12)
  • FloridaLisa, question regarding FLVS and UF admissions (m) - Sandra in FL 13:42 Sep 27 (1)
  • slower learner - Christina 13:13 Sep 27 (4)
  • How much high school credit do you give to a dual enrollement college course? 1/2 or 1? - Virginia Dawn 11:24 Sep 27 (16)
  • help with a math problem - mooooom 10:39 Sep 27 (2)
  • Notgrass History. I am ordering this for my dd9th. Should I order it from Notgrass or is there any place that sells it cheaper? TIA! nt - Rich with kids 10:39 Sep 27 (1)
  • Jann in TX or LoriM---what did you use for geometry? (m) - Michelle in MO 10:38 Sep 27 (19)
  • Need to buy Geometry books ASAP...opinions on BJU textbook? - Susan 7:24 Sep 27 (11)
  • Okay...So I can't get my kids up early...they go to bed too late...I'm frazzled to the point of exhaustion with driving here, there, everywhere... So tell me again why I'm hs'ing?? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 7:20 Sep 27 (25)
  • Jann in TX - a question about Lial's Precalculus... - Laurie in ON 5:40 Sep 27 (2)
  • Bolchazy-Carducci Legamus Transitional Latin readers? Other Bolchazy recommendations? - Jane in NC 4:40 Sep 27 (3)
  • Quick question-------is anyone familiar with the title of the book that diagramming sentences from the Bible? Can't seem to locate the title. Thanks! (nt) - Janie 3:22 Sep 27 (2)
  • Carole in DE a Singapore Math question - Sheila in Oregon 20:09 Sep 26 (7)
  • Could I solicit some help deciding which direction to take for science this year? Add another AP or Marine Biology? - FloridaLisa 19:54 Sep 26 (20)
  • Wondering how deep to go into the Kreb cycle for bio. I'm using BJU and it goes into way too much detail. Maybe a science mind can help me decide... - Ang in TX 18:28 Sep 26 (9)
  • Michelle in MO, You are not alone- we don't care for the Chalkdust text either.... - SusanAR 18:11 Sep 26 (5)
  • We're actually enjoying Dante.. - PamJH 17:40 Sep 26 (5)
  • Jann in TX, I have the 9th ed. Lial Interm. Algebra (m)... - SallyMac 17:26 Sep 26 (1)
  • Back with Biology Dissections. - Yolanda 16:16 Sep 26 (15)
  • Where is the best place to find cheap used teacher's editions for Bob Jones algebra 1 and 2?My usual places are coming up empty. Asking for a computerless friend/thanks/nt - cat in black 15:25 Sep 26 (3)
  • Grammar help. - mom2three 14:39 Sep 26 (3)
  • What does a high school day look like at your house? Question inside about day run-thru (m) - 74Heaven 14:24 Sep 26 (24)
  • TOG Writing Aids - How do you like it in comparison to the Write Source handbooks? Is it worth the $50? Thanks.(cross-post) - Monica in Texas 14:00 Sep 26 (3)
  • Preparing for College Prep High School (online program) - Anne 13:06 Sep 26 (1)
  • Are there any history programs available that are similar to the format for Apologia General Science? (m) - Rich with kids 12:04 Sep 26 (2)
  • Could someone please re-post the link to the Apologia Yahoo Group? I can't find it. Thanks. NT - Pam L 11:02 Sep 26 (2)
  • Need Algebra help!!!!!!!!! - Melissa 10:43 Sep 26 (4)
  • Music Appreciation - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 10:24 Sep 26 (4)
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading is so much better than How To Read a Book! ... - MIch elle 10:03 Sep 26 (1)
  • Anyone have favorite books for new high school mom w/o internet? - K-FL 8:57 Sep 26 (2)
  • crosspost from k-8 board: question about Spelling and Vocabulary from Classical Roots - DW 7:53 Sep 26 (0)
  • Jacobs Geometry, ch. 2 - resources? - Laurel in CA 7:31 Sep 26 (1)
  • Jean in Wisc...a question if you don't mind, please? - Bev in B'ville 7:20 Sep 26 (3)
  • Jann in TX and Lori M and other math moms----another math question! (m) - Michelle in MO 6:59 Sep 26 (1)
  • A question for those who have used Ed Burger's lectures through hotmath - Sharon in MD 6:52 Sep 26 (3)
  • Lial's Intermediate Algebra? - Marie 6:17 Sep 26 (3)
  • Jann in Texas could you please answer a question - Txmom2one 5:40 Sep 26 (19)
  • moving slowly through NEM - is that okay? - Trish 4:48 Sep 26 (2)
  • Has anyone ever combined Chalkdust geometry DVD's with another book, such as Jacob's or Lial's? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:45 Sep 26 (0)
  • Biology Dissections - Yolanda 3:23 Sep 26 (3)
  • A Question For The Math Experts - Dennis 3:20 Sep 26 (2)
  • Update: Thanks to everyone who helped me last week about Physical Science curriculum - LunaLee 1:26 Sep 26 (0)
  • Speaking of high school schedules... can I see some 9th grade schedules - only need subject area and time spent per/day or week. Thanks! nt - Christy in CO 18:35 Sep 25 (55)