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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Oct 19 (0)
  • Many of you may already be aware of this... after having taken the PSAT, you can create an account... - Liz in Northern CA 22:26 Oct 19 (0)
  • For those of you who use Foerster's Algebra I: Did you do the sections which - SusanAR 18:43 Oct 19 (1)
  • PSAT question - Melody In Tx 15:33 Oct 19 (3)
  • Co-op class - Marie 14:00 Oct 19 (1)
  • DD making too many pre-algebra errors ... - Sue H. 10:34 Oct 19 (7)
  • Need a replacement for Lials algebra - moooom 10:21 Oct 19 (3)
  • The First Great Book of High School Course Descriptions (Nan in MA mentioned this further down the board) ... - Kareni 9:11 Oct 19 (2)
  • Cambridge Latin Unit One and Two...What are the minimum materials I need to teach Latin? - gr8tful4grace 8:33 Oct 19 (2)
  • Started Henle this week with my 8th grader and it was harder than I expected - Quiver0f10 8:10 Oct 19 (5)
  • Has anyone ordered the guide from realcollegesavings.com titled "STOP! Everything You Thought You Knew About Paying For College Is Wrong!"? (m...) - Sabrina in NY 8:02 Oct 19 (0)
  • For 9th grade boy: Lightning Lit or Trisms? Any suggestions.... - Brenda From Tenn 5:25 Oct 19 (1)
  • Q. for those whose dc took the PSAT practice test before the actual exam... - LisaNY 4:46 Oct 19 (3)
  • Have any of you had children take the ACT as an untimed test?? m - momof7 21:18 Oct 18 (3)
  • Q re outlining vs note-taking... - StaceyL in Canada (yet again) 19:19 Oct 18 (3)
  • So, what did your dc think of today's PSAT. Ds said it was... - ereks mom 16:02 Oct 18 (18)
  • StaceyL - - Nan in Mass 15:32 Oct 18 (2)
  • What's your 9th grader doing this year?? I need some ideas.. - Michele in NC 13:04 Oct 18 (7)
  • We have formed a monthly Youth Activity Night plan with my hs group; I nd some ideas for November (m) - 74Heaven 8:40 Oct 18 (6)
  • Anyone ever had younger children along while older children did Trisms? - Brenda From Tenn 8:01 Oct 18 (1)
  • PSAT score question: Is it reasonable to expect that ds scores... - ereks mom 7:34 Oct 18 (2)
  • Positive PSAT "Vibes," Please? - Jenny in Florida 6:01 Oct 18 (12)
  • Be not afraid! - Lynne 5:07 Oct 18 (2)
  • SAT score range question... - Virginia Dawn 21:29 Oct 17 (2)
  • If a child has completed high school using A Beka would said child have written a paper/essay?... - Heather in ON 20:07 Oct 17 (5)
  • Anyone using Notgrass World History? Would it be possible to spread it out over two years?Thanks. nt, - MIchelle in GA 18:55 Oct 17 (1)
  • I am finding it hard to consider homeschooling for jr. high and high school (m) - Christy B 18:17 Oct 17 (18)
  • What kind of writing does my 9th grader need to be doing? Thanks. nt - Tracey 18:11 Oct 17 (1)
  • Spine for History Odyssey rhetoric Ancients: New History of the World (m) - Needleroozer 17:34 Oct 17 (4)
  • Oh, the choices! Has anyone here used any of the Prentice Hall Science Interactive Textbook CD-Roms for high school? Opinions? nt - Diana in OR 16:04 Oct 17 (1)
  • Valerie(TX), what did you decide about the dress for your daughter? - Rebecca in VA 14:29 Oct 17 (1)
  • math question - Melissa 14:19 Oct 17 (1)
  • Any feedback on Calculus done online? (m) - MaryM 13:51 Oct 17 (2)
  • PSAT tomorrow. Someone below said they need their SSN? - Paula H 12:56 Oct 17 (1)
  • Anyone else--please? --offer a response to my post below...? (link inside) - StaceyL in Canada 12:23 Oct 17 (8)
  • I am having a difficult time getting my teenagers to........ - Pam L 10:51 Oct 17 (16)
  • I am wanting to transition from BJU math... - MI Mom 10:21 Oct 17 (4)
  • We love Analytical Grammar!!! Just had to get that out there ; - ) NT - Margaret H 9:56 Oct 17 (3)
  • music theory program??? - cat in black 7:21 Oct 17 (5)
  • music theory program??? - cat in black 7:21 Oct 17 (2)
  • On-Line Writing Courses - home2teach - input? - Janice in NJ 7:05 Oct 17 (2)
  • Are there tests/supplements to go along with Spielvogel's Human Odyssey? nm - Cheri in MI 6:57 Oct 17 (2)
  • Has anyone used History Odyssey Ancients with a 13 and 14 y/o? Should I get Level Two or Level Three? Thanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 6:15 Oct 17 (1)
  • Standardized testing question (cross posted with accelerated board): - Jane in NC 5:20 Oct 17 (6)
  • BBC Radio program "Art of Rhetoric" available for download (free). (m) - Jane in NC 5:06 Oct 17 (0)
  • Can anyone explain what Trisms is like? - Brenda From Tenn 4:54 Oct 17 (6)
  • Any reviews on Inspiration and Inspiredata software? Looks good, but I'm not sure we'd ever really use this... any comments (will ask on K-8 board, too)? nt - Robin in Tx 20:31 Oct 16 (0)
  • WHat kind of paper should I print my DD's transcript on and does it need to be notorized? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 18:46 Oct 16 (2)
  • What curriculum or text would you choose for Home Economics for a high school girl? nt - Francie in CA 17:48 Oct 16 (3)
  • Chalkdust Geometry Course Description sent by Mr. Mosely: r/o - Janet 17:37 Oct 16 (0)
  • Latin as a foreign language?? - Tara B 16:16 Oct 16 (13)
  • How to cover 1600 - present in two years - - Lorraine in BC 16:09 Oct 16 (3)
  • HELP from grammar-minded among you, please! - Sandy 12:24 Oct 16 (21)
  • What happens when the kids get too ahead in math? - schoolmarmee 12:13 Oct 16 (9)
  • CLEP for U.S. History - Carolyn in OK 11:21 Oct 16 (4)
  • Which TRISMS covers Early America/Revolutionary War? (m) - ginabina 11:09 Oct 16 (1)
  • TT Algebra 1 help - Quiver0f10 10:37 Oct 16 (5)
  • Anyone using or planning to use Sonlight 530 (Brit Lit)? Questions... - Chris in VA 9:18 Oct 16 (3)
  • Please help, I've lost my folder for Classical Studies... - Melissa B 7:51 Oct 16 (0)
  • For those who have used 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, is the workbook necessary? worthwhile?(nt) - Deb in PA 7:27 Oct 16 (2)
  • Is anyone doing anything in the area of Financial Education? If so what? - Susie in CA 7:27 Oct 16 (11)
  • Sandy, I answered you below. I'm sorry about the delay. nt - Kathy in MD 4:09 Oct 16 (1)
  • Another testing question-- can the student write notes in the SAT question book? - Anne/PA 3:11 Oct 16 (2)
  • Physics/Calculus CD ROM/DVD Recos? - Jennifer Foster 22:47 Oct 15 (1)
  • Thank you for the congrats below...and now back to my regularly-scheduled programming {g}: how much schoolwork is enough but not too much? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 20:09 Oct 15 (30)
  • PSAT...What can my child bring to the test?.. - Melody In Tx 16:43 Oct 15 (4)
  • DIVE into science anyone?/.... - georgia in NM 15:28 Oct 15 (0)
  • Ds is having trouble grasping Physics - Gamom3 14:27 Oct 15 (7)
  • Also posted on curric board: did WTM/Classical approach show higher or lower test scores for others? (m) - 74Heaven 13:40 Oct 15 (1)
  • I know this isn't academic, but... - StaceyL in Canada 11:20 Oct 15 (14)
  • Lial's Precalculus or Thinkwell Precalculus? - Katkat 9:56 Oct 15 (0)
  • I met Margaret in CO's dd at USNA yesterday!! - Ria 7:36 Oct 15 (2)
  • Tell me what you think of the series Critical Thinking in United States History. (n) - jac 6:09 Oct 15 (7)
  • Anyone using Power-Glide Spanish Ultimate Year 1 - Tammy in Germany 4:06 Oct 15 (1)
  • Piggybacking to the Algebra question- MUS? - Illinoismom 18:52 Oct 14 (0)
  • Piggybacking to the Algebra question- MUS? - Illinoismom 18:52 Oct 14 (1)
  • Yet another Lial Intermediate Algebra question - Ruth in Ottawa 18:46 Oct 14 (2)
  • Has anyone used both Trisms and Tapestry of Grace? - Jan P. 16:59 Oct 14 (3)
  • What do you all think about Quine's WVWW curriculum? Any input would be great! - Robin G. 16:58 Oct 14 (0)
  • Trying to find Book Samaritan... the webpage seems to be gone... Help, anyone?? (nt) - Lori D. 16:24 Oct 14 (0)
  • teacher manuals - how do you obtain them? - Brigid in NC 15:39 Oct 14 (4)
  • Can someone pass along a link to Lials and tell me what I need to buy for a son that is have a difficult time with Algebra.. - Mary 14:55 Oct 14 (7)
  • What do you put in the "school attended" section of the PSAT? - Luann in ID 12:06 Oct 14 (3)
  • Medusa exam, anyone? - j 11:54 Oct 14 (2)
  • I don't understand how AP Calculuses (?) compare with the standard course sequence... - Valerie(TX) 10:28 Oct 14 (2)
  • Kathy in MD about reading haltingly...answering your questions. Can you help? - Sandy 9:31 Oct 14 (1)
  • Need help for 10th grade schedule... - Heather 7:42 Oct 14 (4)
  • How long is the SAT?? - DollyM 6:53 Oct 14 (1)
  • Algebra- Please give me your top choice! - Suan VA 4:58 Oct 14 (23)
  • My son is boming with Saxson Algebra...I have the DIVE CD's on order<m> - Mary 4:49 Oct 14 (2)
  • Is there a logical way to schedul