New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 9:11 Sep 13 (0)

getting into college - Margie in Ga 10:18 Sep 13 (3)

• SAT II's - Gwen in VA 11:15 Sep 13 (2)
  • Re: SAT II's - Margie in GA 11:39 Sep 13 (1)
    • You should contact HSLDA... - Michelle in GA 11:53 Sep 13 (0)

The Mystery of History- any advice?? - ValB 10:08 Sep 13 (0)

Do you know a good American Revolution movie for my 9th grade dd? - Diane 9:36 Sep 13 (1)

• PBS Liberty...(m) - Clara in Miami 10:08 Sep 13 (0)

Please recommend a grammar program for . . . - Dawn K 1:16 Sep 13 (4)

• I experienced the same as you. What we did... - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:04 Sep 13 (0)
• Just an idea... - MaryM 9:03 Sep 13 (0)
• Hake grammar...... - Claire 8:59 Sep 13 (0)
• Re: Please recommend a grammar program for . . . - faith 4:44 Sep 13 (0)

Spanish Pronunciation Handout available - Valerie (TX) 21:15 Sep 12 (1)

• email clarification - Valerie (TX) 8:55 Sep 13 (0)

Anyone have a schedule for Smarr British Lit? - teachingsix 20:22 Sep 12 (0)

Omnibus vs free download - Lisa in Orlando 19:28 Sep 12 (2)

• Re: Omnibus vs free download - Kathleen 11:30 Sep 13 (0)
• Re: Omnibus vs free download - Kathleen 11:30 Sep 13 (0)

Im trying to decide if I should have my 5th grade outline, write summaries or use KWO from IEw when she is doing her history work. Which would better prepare her for high school & the GB study? Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 16:18 Sep 12 (0)

Anyone recommend a good history spine for an 8th & 6th graders? (m) - Michelle in MO 14:49 Sep 12 (5)

• Spielgovel's World History (not History Odyssey) published by Glencoe. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:06 Sep 13 (0)
• Asimov's Chronology of the World - LoriM 7:56 Sep 13 (0)
• I thought Kingfisher was very easy to use as a spine - Cathy in Blacksburg 16:05 Sep 12 (0)
• We will use SOTW 4 and (m) - Michele in MN 15:07 Sep 12 (1)
  • Thanks, both of you! We are using Kingfisher (m) - Michelle in MO 19:38 Sep 12 (0)

Chemistry: any "must see" websites for visual images to accompany a "chemistry lite" course? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:38 Sep 12 (2)

• Visual Periodic Table - Valerie (TX) 22:56 Sep 12 (1)
  • Not Stacey L, but a big thank you for the link!nt - YJ in AL 10:11 Sep 13 (0)

Need some advice re: son and precalculus - Carrie in NC 14:29 Sep 12 (2)

• I need to come to the HS board first--lol...What I did with Taz... - Taz & Storm's MOm 10:13 Sep 13 (0)
• Never mind. Decided on a course of action with dh. Thanks anyway. NT - Carrie 8:39 Sep 13 (0)

Please help us "catch up" with math for SAT for 10th grade ds .......m - Peggy 12:42 Sep 12 (1)

• It would probably make more sense to teach the test - LoriM 13:35 Sep 12 (0)

Home2teach: looking for an update on how your student is liking their courses. Also, can someone describe the weekly meeting. TIA (nt) - Margaret H 12:23 Sep 12 (4)

• Re: Home2teach: looking for an update on how your student is liking their courses. Also, can someone describe the weekly meeting. TIA (nt) - Gwen in VA 7:02 Sep 13 (1)
  • My dd is taking Eileen's 10 th grade class this year - Osmosis Mom 7:57 Sep 13 (0)
• My dd is in the Paragraph class also.... - Tina G 16:07 Sep 12 (0)
• Ds likes it okay. The class time is fine. Eileen gives instruction and calls upon (m) - Michele in MN 15:13 Sep 12 (0)

Anyone's student taken Write@Home's Composition 1 course? Any other course through them? Reviews, please (nt) - Margaret H 11:41 Sep 12 (1)

• Took Comp 1 and working on Comp 2 - Cynde 19:41 Sep 12 (0)

ANYONE using Hakes Grammar? really need HELP FAST PLEASE!! - CLS 11:19 Sep 12 (1)

• I posted on the K-8 Curriculum board. nm - Deb in PA 12:25 Sep 12 (0)

Question about Spanish - Gale in TX 10:31 Sep 12 (3)

• it would be fine for a traveler wanting to "memorize" some of the language to get by... - karon 14:20 Sep 12 (2)
  • Re: it would be fine for a traveler wanting to "memorize" some of the language to get by... - Gale in TX 0:46 Sep 13 (1)
    • I will probably be drummed out of the hs ranks but... - karon 10:58 Sep 13 (0)

CynthiaOK, Tammy in Wurzberg, Germany and/or any other Analytical Grammar users: Did your student complete this in a school year? If not, how did you break it up? TIA (nt) - Margaret H 9:56 Sep 12 (1)

• He's on track to do that but we just started the program in July (m) - CynthiaOK 21:23 Sep 12 (0)

Thinking about switching to Lial's or Teaching Textbooks after Saxon Alg. 1. Questions... - Kathy in NC 8:10 Sep 12 (1)

• suggest going to TT website - Marge 8:24 Sep 12 (0)

KarenH---Gileskirk question - Janie 8:07 Sep 12 (3)

• Antiquity and Modernity lectures are approximately one hour... (more) - KarenH 10:21 Sep 12 (2)
  • American Cultures lectures are about an hour, too. NT - Carrie in NC 13:05 Sep 12 (1)
    • Thanks! (nt) - Janie 13:42 Sep 12 (0)

Cell structure diagrams that the student can label? - Sandy 21:34 Sep 11 (2)

• Here's one - Dawn K 1:29 Sep 12 (1)
  • Thank you, Dawn! nt - Sandy 16:11 Sep 12 (0)

Swedish language curriculum - Karla 16:36 Sep 11 (2)

• RS does come in Swedish - Lisa R in BRD 7:44 Sep 12 (1)
  • RS Swedish curriculum - Karla 14:58 Sep 12 (0)

NEED answer right away re: Saxon Advanced Math - Patricia 14:58 Sep 11 (3)

• Thanks for the info, you gals are great! nt - Patricia 22:54 Sep 12 (0)
• If he did well in Alg. 2, he should be fine...(m) - Kathleen 17:24 Sep 11 (0)
• My understanding for years (decade-plus) has been that the Saxon Math Placement exams are for students who have specifically *not* used Saxon math before. (NT) - LH 17:10 Sep 11 (0)

Divine Comedy: anyone familiar with this CD version? (link inside) - StaceyL in Canada 12:08 Sep 11 (11)

• Trying again (arrgghh!) If this doesn't work, StaceyL, I'll email it. - Janie 7:59 Sep 12 (3)
  • Here it is with a click-link....... - Claire 12:50 Sep 12 (2)
    • Thanks, Claire...and Janie,I feel your pain!! Question inside... - StaceyL 14:28 Sep 12 (1)
      • We did only the Inferno--just not enough time to do it all. But we did read summaries of Purgatorio and Paradiso to get the gist of the Commedio. - Janie 9:17 Sep 13 (0)
• I don't think you can post links to Amazon..com..(more) - KarenH 20:15 Sep 11 (1)
  • Actually, you can, but - Claire 21:17 Sep 11 (0)
• Sorry--here's the link: - StaceyL 19:52 Sep 11 (2)
  • Last try.... - StaceyL 20:02 Sep 11 (0)
  • Argh!! Janie, we seem to be having the same difficulty posting our links. I know I'm posting mine as I always do! Is something up with the board?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:53 Sep 11 (0)
• Don't see your link, but we used Pinsky's The Inferno of Dante read by Seamus Heaney (!), Bidart, Gluck, & Pinskey. ISBN inside. - Janie 14:14 Sep 11 (1)
  • Trying link again - Janie 14:17 Sep 11 (0)

Can we talk about math grading? - Moira in MA 10:43 Sep 11 (10)

• My style - ValB 9:51 Sep 13 (0)
• Thanks everyone. some ideas to ponder. (nt) - Moira in MA 11:43 Sep 12 (0)
• You also must take into consideration difficulty of materials as well as... - Taz & Storm's Mom 22:16 Sep 11 (0)
• What I Do - Jenny in Florida 21:58 Sep 11 (0)
• Here is how they grade in ps for Honors math... - Paz 17:30 Sep 11 (0)
• In New Zealand... - Amanda 17:22 Sep 11 (0)
• What we do... - Annette in WA 14:23 Sep 11 (0)
• I don't give grades at all on a daily or weekly basis - LoriM 13:29 Sep 11 (1)
  • Agreeing with your last comment..... - Holly S/NC 14:19 Sep 11 (0)
• Re: Can we talk about math grading? - Kathleen 12:02 Sep 11 (0)

Great Ancient Greek and other ancient info - Dawn K 1:19 Sep 11 (0)

Great cell structure diagrams - Dawn K 1:17 Sep 11 (7)

• Dawn, once you pull up the page, what do you click on to get to the cell diagrams? I can't find them. Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:32 Sep 12 (1)
  • Never mind--found them by scrolling down the main text.--nt - StaceyL 14:35 Sep 12 (0)
• And I will add this great Cell Biology animation site - Carrie in NC 14:59 Sep 11 (2)
  • Sorry! Trying again. - Carrie in NC 9:19 Sep 12 (0)
  • Carrie, link didn't take...try again? nt - zee 15:49 Sep 11 (0)
• Oops -- link enclosed - Dawn K 1:19 Sep 11 (1)
  • This is wonderful - Carrie in NC 15:02 Sep 11 (0)

Calling all the physics people..... - Cathy in Blacksburg 19:13 Sep 10 (6)

• Re: Calling all the physics people..... - stef in colorado 9:40 Sep 12 (0)
• I have th eperfect book source..."Backyard Ballistics" by William Gurstelle...M - Taz & Storm's MOm 10:01 Sep 11 (1)
  • That's the book he used to build the cannon. We still need experiments he can do with it or some kind of hypothesis. - Cathy in Blacksburg 14:41 Sep 11 (0)
• Several ideas... - GVA 22:45 Sep 10 (2)
  • Thanks. He likes the idea about working with angles. - Cathy in Blacksburg 14:42 Sep 11 (1)
    • Glad to help! nt - GVA 16:09 Sep 11 (0)

Another Omnibus question..... - amyb 14:38 Sep 10 (6)

• Re: Another Omnibus question..... - Kathleen 15:54 Sep 10 (5)
  • I am thinking about buying this too. (m) - Jen 11:56 Sep 11 (1)
    • Don't know if they are backordered...(m) - Kathleen 12:08 Sep 11 (0)
  • Adding to what Kathleen said... - Martha in NM 16:22 Sep 10 (2)
    • Is the entire book on the CD? - Meg 11:52 Sep 11 (1)
      • Yes, the entire book is there, but...(m) - Kathleen 12:05 Sep 11 (0)

Suzanne, I just replied to your question about Stobaugh way down below (m) - Sandy C. 12:46 Sep 10 (0)

TOG 2 users - which history spines do you prefer for dialectic and rhetoric stages, and why?nt. - Kathy in NC 12:11 Sep 10 (0)

Has anyone used or seen Visual Link Spanish?? Feedback please(nt) - MOMof3 8:31 Sep 10 (1)

• We just started these and they are wonderful...(m) - mdetaos 9:07 Sep 10 (0)

Medieval History/American Continents - Melody in IL 23:37 Sep 9 (1)

• Why not alternate? Begin with a non-western civilization chapter, move on to 2 western civ chapters, & repeat. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:07 Sep 11 (0)

Teaching Textbook CDs necessary? - Zee 21:51 Sep 9 (5)

• The textbook CDs - Claire 22:59 Sep 9 (4)
  • Is there a way to buy the solutions cds and not the cd set? - Rhonda 9:33 Sep 10 (3)
    • Re: Is there a way to buy the solutions cds and not the cd set? - Debbie 8:43 Sep 12 (0)
    • They push their combo CD set - Zee 12:57 Sep 10 (0)
    • Call and ask! - Sandy in Indy 11:36 Sep 10 (0)

Chemistry books (need an easy read that unpacks chem concepts) - Julie Bogart 20:45 Sep 9 (8)

• The Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things by Carl Synder is suppose to be really good...M - Taz & Storm's Mom 20:02 Sep 11 (0)
• Whittten Chemistry (more) - MaryM 22:48 Sep 10 (0)
• You might try... - Brenda in MA 15:05 Sep 10 (0)
• Touch this! Conceptual Physics for Everyone by Paul G. Hewitt. ISBN # 0-321-05162-9 ... - Annette in WA 12:32 Sep 10 (2)
  • There is a Conceptual Chemistry book too NT - Danielle 15:15 Sep 11 (0)
  • Sorry, I saw chemistry but read physics. nt - Annette in WA 16:25 Sep 10 (0)
• What about ChemTutor software -- from amazon.com - Dawn K 9:28 Sep 10 (1)
  • Re: What about ChemTutor software -- from amazon.com - kathleen 8:24 Sep 12 (0)

DUMB~~~Spanish Q: What do you(parent) do to learn Spanish(especially with a southern accent)? My oldest is using - braseltonmomof3 19:57 Sep 9 (4)

• Spanish vowels are very briefly spoken - Jean in Wisc. 8:31 Sep 10 (3)
  • THANKS!!! Another question, why when learning a language do we not start off with phonics? - braseltonmomof3 9:36 Sep 10 (2)
    • I think... - Christi/NC 7:58 Sep 12 (0)
    • Re: THANKS!!! Another question, why when learning a language do we not start off with phonics? - Jean in Wisc. 10:55 Sep 10 (0)

looking for reviews of Hewitt Lightning and Smarr Literature Studies - Sandy C. 19:33 Sep 9 (1)

• found DB's great review of LL on the old board, anyone care to comment on Smarr? nt - Sandy C. 13:07 Sep 10 (0)

Any suggestions for novels set in ancient China or India, for ages 11-14 or so? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:12 Sep 9 (4)

• Re: Any suggestions for novels set in ancient China or India, for ages 11-14 or so? Thanks.--nt - Lisa R in BRD 8:44 Sep 11 (0)
• India - Kim by Kipling. China - The Good Earth by Buck. Two of my favs from that age (and I still reread them!) nt - JFS in IL 11:11 Sep 10 (0)
• India: Tusk and Stone by Malcolm Bosse. (nm) - Kareni 23:52 Sep 9 (0)
• China: Between the Dragon and the Eagle-Schneider (100's AD) and Kite Rider-McCaughrean(1280's AD) nt. - Melissa B 19:43 Sep 9 (0)

A Spanish question...help please. - Sandy in MA 17:48 Sep 9 (4)

• It's the progressive form of andar - Paula H 20:52 Sep 9 (1)
  • Thank you, so helpful. (nt) - Sandy in MA 0:24 Sep 10 (0)
• andando - clara in miami 19:07 Sep 9 (1)
  • Thanks so much, that helps a lot. (nt) - Sandy in MA 19:17 Sep 9 (0)

HELP: What are figurative numbers? Pentagonal numbers, in specific? nt - Sandy 16:32 Sep 9 (2)

• Re: HELP: What are figurative numbers? Pentagonal numbers, in specific? nt - Sandy in MA 17:51 Sep 9 (1)
  • Thank you!! What are figurative numbers? Pentagonal numbers, in specific? nt - Sandy 16:33 Sep 10 (0)

A.D.A.M. The Inside Story (interactive cd-ROM of the human body): Anyone here that can review this for me and my 13 yod?TIA (nt) - Margaret H 13:55 Sep 9 (3)

• Re: A.D.A.M. The Inside Story (interactive cd-ROM of the human body): Anyone here that can review this for me and my 13 yod?TIA (nt) - Dawn K 17:09 Sep 9 (0)
• I can only give tell you a little about the one used for colleges..... - Janie 14:55 Sep 9 (1)
  • Thanks again, Janie (nt) - Margaret H 16:20 Sep 9 (0)

Beginning Henle Latin I with a 7th grader who just finished LC1. Does Henle offer any teaching DVD's like LC? - CynthiaOK 13:40 Sep 9 (2)

• Re: Beginning Henle Latin I with a 7th grader who just finished LC1. Does Henle offer any teaching DVD's like LC? - Kathleen 16:45 Sep 9 (1)
  • Seton sells audiotapes for Henle if not audio Cd's now - LH 21:14 Sep 10 (0)

Do you keep a reading journal? - SFS 13:14 Sep 9 (3)

• Ugh! pressed return by mistake... - SFS 13:17 Sep 9 (2)
  • I have just begun keeping a reading journal as SWB recommends in... - KarenH 10:28 Sep 10 (0)
  • Reading Journal... - Rebecca in TN 22:24 Sep 9 (0)

Off Topic - Need to Help DH Hire Good Employees - Laura in CO 12:27 Sep 9 (0)

TI-84+ okay for SAT and PSAT? - Gwen in VA 12:05 Sep 9 (1)

• Yes. The TI-84's clock feature is a nice addition, but we already own the 83+. Taz will have to wear a watch--lol. - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:53 Sep 11 (0)

Recommendations for an atlas/visual dictionary/encyclopedia of the human body, please (nt) - Margaret H 11:48 Sep 9 (7)

• I've got some of the ones Dawn listed, but I found a new one on B&N's bargain book racks........ - Janie 12:46 Sep 9 (4)
  • This is the one I was looking to get through Rainbow....but there seems to be some controversy over this book (more) - Margaret H 13:46 Sep 9 (3)
    • Ok, I read the comment,and then I pulled out the book and found what he was talking about....... - Janie 14:20 Sep 9 (2)
      • It does help and thanks! I'm going to try to track it down. (nt) - Margaret H 16:10 Sep 9 (1)
        • That was easy enough...found it at our local B&N, but not on sale...getting it anyway. (nt) - Margaret H 16:17 Sep 9 (0)
• Re: Recommendations for an atlas/visual dictionary/encyclopedia of the human body, please (nt) - Dawn K 12:36 Sep 9 (1)
  • If you had to pick one? Using it with 13 yod as a supplement to "Understanding the Human Body-Anatomy and Physiology" video lectures through Teaching Company. Looking for good visuals (nt) - Margaret H 13:48 Sep 9 (0)

I have heard that Teaching Textbooks Algebra is not as comprehensive as other textbooks... - MIchelle in GA 11:22 Sep 9 (9)

• Even if TT is lacking, which I don't imagine it does... - LH 21:19 Sep 10 (0)
• I don't really know, but I suppose it depends on what you need too... - Lorraine in BC 15:44 Sep 9 (0)
• I just compared TT AL2 with Foerster and there is a lot missing! - MaryM 15:02 Sep 9 (6)
  • TT wouldn't cover as much because Foerster's Algebra II includes Trig, TT will include the trig with their calculus programs. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:25 Sep 9 (1)
    • It also includes pre-calculus...(m) - Kathleen 19:51 Sep 9 (0)
  • Re: I just compared TT AL2 with Foerster and there is a lot missing! - MIchelle in GA 15:41 Sep 9 (3)
    • Re: I just compared TT AL2 with Foerster and there is a lot missing! - Kathleen 16:53 Sep 9 (2)
      • What it comes down to at this level is making a decision on the sequence of books you want to follow. - MaryM 17:29 Sep 9 (1)
        • Re: What it comes down to at this level is making a decision on the sequence of books you want to follow. - Nyoaka 18:22 Sep 9 (0)

Oh my! I'm in the process of scanning & filing Taz's 9th grade course work... - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:18 Sep 9 (4)

• That's why I'm collecting transcript info as we go! - Jenny in Florida 15:37 Sep 9 (0)
• Ok, I'll ask...why do you have to do that? - Deb in PA 14:59 Sep 9 (2)
  • Yep, i feel I do. Taz completed the equivelant to undergrad math & physics requirements via a tutor. I'm scanning all the tests... - Taz & storm's Mom 18:35 Sep 9 (1)
    • I can spell equivALEnt. nm - T&S's mom 18:38 Sep 9 (0)

American Literature - Nyoaka 11:07 Sep 9 (0)

Has anybody used PA Homeschoolers' courses? - Lindie 10:13 Sep 9 (7)

• Re: Has anybody used PA Homeschoolers' courses? - Hser in PA 14:15 Sep 9 (1)
  • I don't homeschool in PA, but have followed the situation there and I agree with you. - Rachel 1:46 Sep 11 (0)
• Re: Has anybody used PA Homeschoolers' courses? - Sally 12:26 Sep 9 (4)
  • Thanks - that's exactly what I wanted to know - one more question... - Lindie 14:12 Sep 9 (1)
    • Re: Thanks - that's exactly what I wanted to know - one more question... - Sally 14:20 Sep 9 (0)
  • The Universities out here will only accept a score of 4 or 5 as transfer credits... - ValinBC 12:32 Sep 9 (1)
    • Re: The Universities out here will only accept a score of 4 or 5 as transfer credits... - Michelle in GA 14:00 Sep 9 (0)

If you use TOG do you use their lit books or do you use books from TWTM reading list instead? (more) - Quiver0f10 9:23 Sep 9 (3)

• You could certainly do that, but you would miss the benefit of her thinking questions - m - StaceyinLA 16:12 Sep 9 (0)
• You could certainly do that, but you would miss the benefit of her thinking questions - m - StaceyinLA 16:11 Sep 9 (0)
• I think so, that's basically what we're doing now... - Paz 9:39 Sep 9 (0)

Suggestions for an AP World History prep book to use alongside curriculum?nt - Chris 9:19 Sep 9 (0)

Computer program that would allow ds to make animated movies? - Deb in PA 9:07 Sep 9 (2)

• PSP - paint shop pro with animation shop. JASC software. The most cheapest and simplest way to accomplish this. nm - FruitLoops 9:33 Sep 9 (1)
  • Thank you, Fruit Loops! (nt) - Deb in PA 11:34 Sep 9 (0)

How much overlap is there between Latina Christiana I and II and Henle First year? nt - Sally in IL 8:35 Sep 9 (1)

• Re: How much overlap is there between Latina Christiana I and II and Henle First year? nt - Jackie Horton 1:46 Sep 10 (0)

forensic science - moira 3:22 Sep 9 (3)

• thank you - moira 1:11 Sep 10 (0)
• Re: forensic science - MamaBess 11:47 Sep 9 (0)
• A few thoughts... - GVA 7:02 Sep 9 (0)

Update on the Algebra II Situation - Jenny in Florida 22:20 Sep 8 (0)

Excellent US History Resource...Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame - Susan M in WA 22:10 Sep 8 (0)

chemistry vs. other science courses - peggy TX 20:06 Sep 8 (2)

• IMO, sm - FruitLoops 16:08 Sep 9 (0)
• Re: chemistry vs. other science courses - Dawn K 0:35 Sep 9 (0)

Would someone please share your students 9th grade schedule.... - Kim 19:38 Sep 8 (17)

• Re: Would someone please share your students 9th grade schedule.... - Carrie in NC 19:30 Sep 9 (1)
  • Forgot to put what I'm using..... - Carrie 19:34 Sep 9 (0)
• Here's ours - Chris in VA 14:48 Sep 9 (0)
• Re: I meant to say curriculum/courses...thanks - Kim 10:30 Sep 9 (9)
  • My eldest daughter is in 9th in some ways, 8th in others, and 7th in a few.... - FLS 12:33 Sep 9 (3)
    • Scratching a curiosity bump -- what/who is a rebbitzin? - Moira in MA 12:59 Sep 9 (2)
      • I'm sorry! I do try to remember to define/translate my terms... - FLS 15:39 Sep 9 (1)
        • Thanks, and *no* need to apologize (nt) - Moira in MA 16:32 Sep 9 (0)
  • Ours.... - Deb in PA 11:28 Sep 9 (0)
  • Curriculum Specifics - Jenny in Florida 11:21 Sep 9 (0)
  • Here's ours... - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:01 Sep 9 (0)
  • This year my 9th grader: - Jean in Wisc. 10:43 Sep 9 (1)
    • My link did not appear... - Jean in Wisc. 10:45 Sep 9 (0)
• Kim, do you mean a daily *plan* or what coursework/curriculum? :)nm - Deb in PA 8:09 Sep 9 (0)
• How specific would you like to get? - Jenny in Florida 21:59 Sep 8 (2)
  • Jenny: What's your "Weekly Review Sheet" for the Annotated Mona Lisa? (nt) - Shella 8:09 Sep 9 (1)
    • I make these up. - Jenny in Florida 9:57 Sep 9 (0)

Thank you all for the Physics book recommendations - Dee in Hawaii 14:26 Sep 8 (0)

Poll: if you were to choose between two hypothetical vocabulary programs... - Paula H 14:17 Sep 8 (3)

• I would prefer the one with 'short' exercises but - Kaci 6:27 Sep 9 (0)
• For my dd, I would definitely choose - Claire 21:38 Sep 8 (0)
• The one with exercises (or neither, but that wasn't an option!). - Laura in CT 15:02 Sep 8 (0)

Recommendations for career guidance (m) - Kim in Michigan 13:57 Sep 8 (0)

Rosetta Stone question - do you use the workbook and tests or not? - Kimm in WA 12:58 Sep 8 (4)

• I used both the workbook & the tests... - Brenda in MA 15:22 Sep 8 (0)
• My student uses the workbook and print materials to review, but we don't do any testing. (nt) - Jenny in Florida 13:23 Sep 8 (2)
  • Tests are incorporated into the program. (nt) - Marge 14:20 Sep 8 (1)
    • Sorry--I should have said no additional, paper-based testing. (nt) - Jenny in Florida 14:32 Sep 8 (0)

Teaching Cothran's Trad. Logic - will DVDs help? - Gwen in TX 12:20 Sep 8 (2)

• Just finishing up Traditional Logic 1 book........(m).... - Lesley 22:16 Sep 8 (0)
• We just started this. I like the DVDs very much. - Faith in VA 12:49 Sep 8 (0)

Apologia Chemistry Chapter 2 - Deb in PA 11:19 Sep 8 (4)

• what a relief! - Sandy C. 9:29 Sep 9 (1)
  • It's good to know we have company! ;-)nm - Deb in PA 11:33 Sep 9 (0)
• Yes, this is true... - LaJuana 12:43 Sep 8 (1)
  • Oh, good! I'm glad to hear that my encouragement was truthful ;-) (nm) - Deb in PA 12:45 Sep 8 (0)

Need some input on my GB Study Plans...needing to adapt (m) - Shella 10:39 Sep 8 (6)

• If it were me . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:59 Sep 8 (0)
• I would not attempt to - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:42 Sep 8 (4)
  • Could you please explain what is meant by "read text... - ValinBC 12:43 Sep 9 (2)
    • Oops, that wasn't clear because I have the student study guides to Speilvogel & Duiker's WH...more - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:40 Sep 9 (1)
      • No, No, not muddy... - ValinBC 1:34 Sep 13 (0)
  • Just jumping into say THANK YOU! This post was very helpful to me! nt - Quiver0f10 11:49 Sep 8 (0)

"The Art of War?" - Jenny in Florida 9:24 Sep 8 (3)

• Taz read... - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:24 Sep 8 (1)
  • Very cool ideas. Thanks! (nt) - Jenny in Florida 12:08 Sep 8 (0)
• This was really popular in the corporate world.... - Laurel in CA 10:39 Sep 8 (0)

How exactly do you use Total Language Plus - Kaci 9:19 Sep 8 (0)

Has anyone used, heard of, or can compare Christian Liberty Press's Biology... - Hopeful MOM of 3 8:23 Sep 8 (1)

• Re: Has anyone used, heard of, or can compare Christian Liberty Press's Biology... - MamaBess 12:31 Sep 8 (0)

Any recommendations for an AP Physics book? - Dee in Hawaii 3:47 Sep 8 (7)

• How good is the Apologia advanced physics to prepare for the AP test?n.t. - Tina 17:35 Sep 9 (0)
• PA Homeschoolers uses Chang for their AP course.nm - MaryM 14:39 Sep 8 (0)
• Giancoli (with more unhelpful comments!) - Gwen in VA 11:13 Sep 8 (3)
  • Giancoli is good. Also look into texts written by Halliday, Christian, Serway, or Fishbane. nm - taz & Storm's Mom 12:25 Sep 8 (0)
  • Giancoli is good. Also look into texts written by Halliday, Christian, Serway, or Fishbane. nm - taz & Storm's Mom 12:16 Sep 8 (0)
  • Re: Giancoli (with more unhelpful comments!) - Rhonda 11:46 Sep 8 (0)
• which test? Algebra based or Calculus based? nt - stef in colorado 9:03 Sep 8 (0)

Okay, physics gurus...a question about conduction - Barb F. PA 23:44 Sep 7 (6)

• I hate to say it... - Paula H 11:07 Sep 8 (0)
• Re: Okay, physics gurus...a question about conduction - moira 8:39 Sep 8 (4)
  • Actually, no...this is what I was thinking: - Barb F. PA 9:20 Sep 8 (3)
    • conduction - moira 15:43 Sep 8 (0)
    • Weighing in ... - Kareni's husband 11:18 Sep 8 (1)
      • I agree... - GVA 11:55 Sep 8 (0)

Will my daughter be lacking if she doesn't take physical science before starting the college prep track lab sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) next year as a freshman...... - Margaret H 19:23 Sep 7 (4)

• None of my dc have taken Physical Science. I don't think it's necessary if a student takes chemistry and physics. nt - LaJuana 12:44 Sep 8 (0)
• I enjoyed the physical science book. - Jean in Wisc. 22:48 Sep 7 (0)
• Re: I asked Jay Wile this and he said that if she took the Chem and Physics, it would cover all the material that phys science would have covered, so I say no biggie to skip it - we did - nt - StaceyinLA 21:24 Sep 7 (0)
• I don't think so...(m) - Kathleen 19:40 Sep 7 (0)

Till We Have Faces: anyone kow of a study guide (online or other) for this great work by Lewis?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:20 Sep 7 (7)

• This might help... - Brian 15:05 Sep 8 (2)
  • Thanks, Brian--I actually already had this saved : ) --nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:16 Sep 9 (0)
  • This is wonderful! Thanks so much! nt - Faith in VA 12:07 Sep 9 (0)
• I just did a google search and the University of Missouri press has come out with a study guide. (m) - Faith in VA 19:45 Sep 7 (1)
  • I am familiar with the book--just wondered what was out there in terms of study guides for a student. Thanks.--nt - StaceyL 19:17 Sep 9 (0)
• VP has Omnibus I, which has "Till We Have Faces" as one of their secondary reading selections (m) - Michelle in MO 19:33 Sep 7 (1)
  • I do have Omnibus on on order--thanks for the reminder!--nt - StaceyL 19:17 Sep 9 (0)

college admissions UGA and SAT advice needed - Alexandria 15:49 Sep 7 (6)

• This has been a big headace! - Alexandria 12:37 Sep 8 (0)
• don't the scores last for the next 4-5 years for applications? (nt) - moira 8:40 Sep 8 (0)
• I was in the military and began fulltime univ as a 23 y/o (m) - Susan D 22:49 Sep 7 (0)
• Maybe he'll have enough credits to be considered a transfer student (m) - Missy in VA 18:47 Sep 7 (2)
  • He did take the SAT in 2002 just not the latest version nt - Alexandria 21:05 Sep 7 (0)
  • Re: Maybe he'll have enough credits to be considered a transfer student (m) - Alexandria 21:04 Sep 7 (0)

Chemistry Self-Teaching guide - can this be all? - Allison 15:20 Sep 7 (8)

• RobinsonCurriculum has self-teaching chemistry... - LH 21:26 Sep 10 (0)
• Has anyone looked at ACE School of Tomorrow Chemistry? - Katia 19:23 Sep 7 (0)
• My opinion . . . - Dawn K 16:40 Sep 7 (5)
  • Thank you for the detailed post! I'll check out some of those books. nt - Allison 21:11 Sep 7 (0)
  • Has anyone thought of Rainbow Science Chemistry? -nt - ValinBC 17:29 Sep 7 (1)
    • anyone used Rainbow ? - zee 13:44 Sep 9 (0)
  • Thank-you so much for this information! (more) - Lori in Ontario 16:55 Sep 7 (1)
    • Re: Extraordinary . . . - Dawn K 17:15 Sep 7 (0)

DAWN K - Thank you for all the resources! - Paula H 14:14 Sep 7 (0)

have any of you opted OUT of psat/sat tests and why? thanks. - cb in socal 13:52 Sep 7 (3)

• My DD never took any SAT/ACT test.. - LH 21:24 Sep 10 (0)
• So far we are opting out... - Laura in CT 15:04 Sep 8 (0)
• probably going to opt out - Marge 8:22 Sep 8 (0)

For anyone who's done "Teaching the Essay" by Finley. . . - K-FL 13:51 Sep 7 (5)

• FYI: I asked Robin Finley & here's what she responded. . . - K-FL 16:43 Sep 7 (0)
• I folded it in. It is only 14 days worth of English classes. nt - Luann in ID 16:08 Sep 7 (3)
  • Luann, so what did you think? Worthwhile? Helpful for the SAT? :) NT - Deb in PA 16:23 Sep 7 (2)
    • IMO, it is definitely helpful . . . m - Luann in ID 11:07 Sep 8 (1)
      • Thank you, Luann! Yes, very helpful :) nm - Deb in PA~off to order 12:28 Sep 8 (0)

Can someone tell me more about TTC "Joy of Science." - Luann in ID 13:40 Sep 7 (0)

Instructor's Manual - Kathy in Illinois 12:09 Sep 7 (0)

Those of you who follow the WTM reading list for grade 8 - Jane in NC 10:48 Sep 7 (0)

graduation ceremony? - Sandy C. 8:41 Sep 7 (1)

• What we plan to do - Dawn K 9:34 Sep 7 (0)

Which Spielvogel texts would I need for Medieval/Renaissance for dialectic and rhetoric levels?nt. - Kathy in NC 8:17 Sep 7 (0)

Lial's BCM users, how did you break the work down into daily lessons? nt. - Kathy in NC 8:09 Sep 7 (1)

• Probably not a very stisfying answer, but.... ;-) - Carrie in NC 16:41 Sep 7 (0)

Before you toss the Sept 05 Teaching Company catalog, pull out the cool crossword on pages 42-43! (nt) - Janie 7:59 Sep 7 (1)

• Have you seen the new TC magazine? - Lisa R in BRD 16:00 Sep 8 (0)

Margaret in CO, how did the interviews go? nt - Lisa R in BRD 5:29 Sep 7 (3)

• I was a week off-- - Margaret in CO 0:48 Sep 8 (2)
  • BTW, one general interview suggestion - Lisa R in BRD 16:03 Sep 8 (1)
    • Thanks! - Margaret in CO 20:54 Sep 8 (0)

Picking your brains here - looking back, what do you consider essential or advantageous to be prepared for high school level work? My oldest is 8th grade this year, and I'd like to hear anything - study habits, areas of study, absolutely anything. TIA. nt - Veronica 23:40 Sep 6 (2)

• Study Habits, Word Ethic, Basic Skills - Jenny in Florida 10:10 Sep 8 (0)
• Off-hand, comprehension, writing, and memory ...sm - FruitLoops 8:38 Sep 7 (0)

What can I use for high school art?... - Sabrina 22:06 Sep 6 (2)

• How Great Though Art, Artistic Pursuits, Masterpiece Art Instruction nm - FruitLoops 8:42 Sep 7 (1)
  • Thanks! Could you give me your opinion on these art courses?(nt) - Sabrina 12:33 Sep 7 (0)

Should one study for a "practice" PSAT (m) - CynthiaOK 22:04 Sep 6 (3)

• We'd practice for it because... - Janet in WA 18:01 Sep 7 (0)
• We are doing some minor prep......(m).... - Lesley 22:59 Sep 6 (0)
• A little practice is good - Jean in Wisc. 22:18 Sep 6 (0)

Looking for nonfiction videos to supplement Ancients--any good ones that I might find at the library? TIA nt - Chris in VA 20:58 Sep 6 (3)

• Thanks for these excellent ideas. Anyone know of videos on Sumer or Akkhad, or biblical-perspective early man? nt - Chris in VA 10:28 Sep 7 (0)
• Some that we used... - catherine 22:03 Sep 6 (0)
• Have you run a "subject" search for A&E Biography? - Anne/PA 21:56 Sep 6 (0)

Can someone post a personal review of Spectrum Chemistry? TIA-NM - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:48 Sep 6 (0)

POLL: How are you teaching the Great Books for 7th grade and up. - MIKKI 19:38 Sep 6 (5)

• TWTM book recommendations and tapestryofgrace.com (nt) - Anna 14:34 Sep 7 (0)
• 8th - Veritas Press' Omnibus I and WTM (nt) - Melissa in New York 8:25 Sep 7 (0)
• 7th - Gateway to the Great Books - Adler nt. - Melissa B 23:48 Sep 6 (0)
• 7th grade: Books recommended by TWTM with some help from Tapestry of Grace... - Paz 21:18 Sep 6 (0)
• 10th grade, no *packaged* curriculum. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:44 Sep 6 (0)

Which Encyclopedia Should I Buy? - Dawn K 13:49 Sep 6 (2)

• My dd19, ds17 convinced me to get britannica, has more for the upper high school....has three levels of information.. my hs ds13 loves it. nt - Karon 17:51 Sep 6 (0)
• We have WB, Encarta and Britannica. If I put them to a vote, World Book would be it. nt - Lynn in TX 13:53 Sep 6 (0)

Re: Can anyone tell me the California home school number for PSAT registration? nt - Chris 13:19 Sep 6 (1)

• It's 990 599 (nt) - Jan in MO 18:06 Sep 6 (0)

Teaching Textbook Question - Nikki 12:30 Sep 6 (1)

• Duh ... just realized that the Test Bank also includes the complete answer key :-)) - Nikki 12:35 Sep 6 (0)

A Great Place to Search for Free Resources on Various Books/Novels - Dawn K 11:26 Sep 6 (0)

Veritas Press Omnibus - Luanne in CO 2:14 Sep 6 (9)

• My experience so far... - Martha in NM 16:39 Sep 6 (8)
  • What changes did you make in the reading list? nt - Cathy in Blacksburg 19:36 Sep 6 (5)
    • Cathy, as Presbyterians :) ... - Janie 7:53 Sep 7 (1)
      • I grew up with this same misunderstanding (the evil "P" word)... - Jenny in NY 9:40 Sep 7 (0)
    • The first change was to eliminate "Chosen by God" (m) - Martha in NM 23:00 Sep 6 (2)
      • I had already decided if we do this, we are not doing "Chosen By God".... - Luanne 1:49 Sep 7 (1)
        • I think that Janie has identified the relevant point. (m) - Martha in NM 10:31 Sep 7 (0)
  • Thank you so much ... - Luanne 17:12 Sep 6 (1)
    • You're welcome! nt - Martha in NM 23:01 Sep 6 (0)

The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, Hazen - Kathy in Illinois 22:38 Sep 5 (4)

• Re: The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, Hazen - Lene 16:15 Sep 6 (3)
  • Re: The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, Hazen - Kathy in Illinois 10:20 Sep 7 (0)
  • Lene, could you please post the ISBN for the teacher's manual? TIA nt - LisaLou in N CA 16:23 Sep 6 (1)
    • Sorry, I don't have it any more (NT) - Lene in CO 19:56 Sep 6 (0)

My 9th grade dd has an interest in learning about art history...any suggestions? Is there a magazine out there or something along that line? - Diane 22:25 Sep 5 (5)

• WTM suggests "The Annotated Mona Lisa" (nt) - Liz in Northern CA 16:13 Sep 6 (1)
  • My 10th grader really enjoys "Mona." (nt) - Jenny in Florida 10:23 Sep 8 (0)
• one more website - Susan in NC 11:43 Sep 6 (0)
• Sister Wendy has some art history books and a chronological video series (check your library). NT - Margaret H 9:49 Sep 6 (0)
• Here are some websites - FranW 9:32 Sep 6 (0)

I stink at Literary Analysis. Would Cliff's Notes help our studies? - Paula H 22:04 Sep 5 (11)

• Re: I stink at Literary Analysis. Would Cliff's Notes help our studies? - Nyoaka 21:42 Sep 6 (0)
• www.sparknotes.com is available on-line for free (more inside) - Dawn K 22:54 Sep 5 (7)
  • Dawn, do you have anything for Call of the Wild? TIA. (nt) - Kimm in WA 12:59 Sep 6 (1)
    • DUH, I see it below. Thanks. nt - Kimm in WA 13:21 Sep 6 (0)
  • Hey! Our library has them too! Somehow... - Paula H 2:54 Sep 6 (4)
    • Free Resources for "Tom Sawyer" - Dawn K 11:24 Sep 6 (0)
    • Free Online Resources for "Red Badge of Courage" - Dawn K 10:45 Sep 6 (0)
    • Fee Online Resources for "Call of the Wild" - Dawn K 10:25 Sep 6 (0)
    • Free Online Resources for "To Kill a Mockingbird" - Dawn K 10:13 Sep 6 (0)
• Yes... - Annette in WA 22:21 Sep 5 (1)
  • Thank you, Annette. That's very encouraging. - Paula H 3:00 Sep 6 (0)

Val in BC: reply to you below : ) --nt - StaceyL in Canada 20:31 Sep 5 (4)

• Stacey, question about Spark notes... - ValinBC 18:05 Sep 6 (2)
  • Just type in the text you want in the search box... - StaceyL 19:18 Sep 6 (1)
    • Uhhh. I hope so, Stacey. Keep on keepin' on. -nt - ValinBC 23:28 Sep 6 (0)
• Thanks, Stacey! Hows school going? Rough start here today-nt - ValinBC 17:59 Sep 6 (0)

Wondering if anyone else is using Omnibus2........... - Melissa in VA 20:12 Sep 5 (0)

Margaret in CO, thank you for your helpful thoughts on Grove City College way below... - Deb in PA 16:42 Sep 5 (1)

• Glad to help - Margaret in CO 0:50 Sep 8 (0)

Saxon Advanced math.... - Kathy 11:48 Sep 5 (1)

• Re: Saxon Advanced math.... - Kathleen 16:38 Sep 5 (0)

I'm beginning to dislike Saxon Algebra I ... Help me! sm - FruitLoops 10:01 Sep 5 (12)

• Felt this way with Saxon 8/7. Thus we moved to Dolciani (an old version). - Jane in NC 17:03 Sep 5 (2)
  • What edition is the "old" Dolciani? I'm beginning to investigate algebra texts... - Rebecca in VA 19:52 Sep 5 (1)
    • Using the '65 (!) version of Modern Algebra: Structure and Method - Jane in NC 20:15 Sep 5 (0)
• I know what you mean! FYI, Jacobs Algebra had a Test - MaryM 15:11 Sep 5 (2)
  • Do you like Jacobs much better than say Abeka or BJU? nm - FruitLoops 16:40 Sep 5 (1)
    • Haven't used either but Jacobs is sooooomuch more fun than Saxon and rivels Singapore in our book! nm - MaryM 17:44 Sep 5 (0)
• I love Videotext, do half the problems first, if you need more do the other half, there are also A & B quizes for each lesson that you can use for practice or testing. nt - Karon 14:05 Sep 5 (0)
• Aufmann free software/ tweaking Saxon - Kat Doe 11:11 Sep 5 (1)
  • I agree ... most colleges don't expect pre-calc sm - FruitLoops 11:40 Sep 5 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks, Algebra I ... opinions and experiences? nm - FruitLoops 10:30 Sep 5 (2)
  • Re: Teaching Textbooks, Algebra I ... opinions and experiences? nm - rachel in mi 8:39 Sep 6 (1)
    • We have switched to TT Algebra I from Saxon... - ChristyB in AL 16:33 Sep 6 (0)

I'm searching (unsuccessfully) for a post that details the components of a good high school language arts program. - Sally in IL 8:02 Sep 5 (2)

• This is what we're doing - Dawn K 18:28 Sep 5 (0)
• Vocabulary? nt - Katia 15:02 Sep 5 (0)

Lori, up from below about experiences shaping beliefs... - Lene in CO 0:44 Sep 5 (34)

• For Us . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:48 Sep 7 (1)
  • This is a wonderful post, Jenny. nt - KathyP 11:18 Sep 8 (0)
• What a delight to come home to this... - LoriM 8:21 Sep 6 (9)
  • Re: What a delight to come home to this... - Lene in CO 9:26 Sep 6 (1)
    • LAUNDRY - LoriM 10:23 Sep 6 (0)
  • Hi Lori, how did you know where to go to help? (more) - KarenH 9:07 Sep 6 (4)
    • Well, we were at her grandparents' house... - LoriM 9:11 Sep 6 (3)
      • Thanks, Lori. I will look into this. nt - KarenH 9:14 Sep 6 (2)
        • Let me know what you find out... - LoriM 9:20 Sep 6 (1)
          • That sounds good. I have about twenty bags of used clothing... - KarenH 14:38 Sep 6 (0)
  • Welcome back, Lori! nm - Deb in PA 8:27 Sep 6 (1)
    • Thank you--it's SO good to be back! (nt) - LoriM 9:11 Sep 6 (0)
• Enjoying this thread. Can i introduce a side issue? How to counsel students in college major choices? - Carrie in NC 11:48 Sep 5 (18)
  • I have several history major friends... - Aria 10:07 Sep 6 (3)
    • That seems to be the norm - Carrie in NC 10:24 Sep 6 (2)
      • Yes, or you end up a happy homeschooler following a chronological history cycle (LOL - it was fate!!) nt - Laurel in CA 20:10 Sep 6 (1)
        • Now there's a *great* idea! NT - Carrie 20:22 Sep 6 (0)
  • Same situation here... - Sabrina 22:14 Sep 5 (5)
    • My dd wants to go to California to college... - LoriM 9:22 Sep 6 (2)
      • LOL! My son says the same about Big Idea!(nt) - Sabrina 22:02 Sep 6 (0)
      • LOL! - Carrie in NC 9:33 Sep 6 (0)
    • I believe there is such a major - Carrie in NC 9:06 Sep 6 (1)
      • Thank you for your thoughts, Carrie!(nt) - Sabrina 22:01 Sep 6 (0)
  • I can relate to this, Carrie...(m) - Kathleen 12:38 Sep 5 (7)
    • Writing for a living ;-) - Carrie in NC 13:20 Sep 5 (1)
      • Re: Writing for a living ;-) - Kathleen 16:45 Sep 5 (0)
• Why academic achievement - Gwen in VA 10:12 Sep 5 (0)
• Interesting post, Lene - Osmosis Mom 4:49 Sep 5 (1)
  • I went through the Danish school system (gymnasium/studenterkursus) too :) Interesting (NT) - Lene in CO 15:02 Sep 5 (0)

Has any one used Sonlight's level 300 20th cent. World History? Could you share opinions please? nt - Mary in GA 17:40 Sep 4 (1)

• How would Sonlight's 300 compare w/TOG yr 4? nt - Mary in GA 17:45 Sep 4 (0)

What to do after Saxon Algebra II? - Mina 17:39 Sep 4 (4)

• Re: What to do after Saxon Algebra II? - Kathleen 21:21 Sep 4 (3)
  • Should I switch gear and have her do Jacobs Geometry? - Mina 20:33 Sep 5 (2)
    • I agree with Laura...(m) - Kathleen 9:59 Sep 6 (0)
    • Why do both? (Since Saxon includes geometry.) nt - Laura in CT 8:13 Sep 6 (0)

Need help with 12 yo dd and Algebra I - Sarah in OH 17:03 Sep 4 (7)

• Jacobs seems to work well with younger learners... - Laura in CT 8:15 Sep 6 (0)
• Perhaps you could . . . - Dawn K 18:33 Sep 5 (0)
• I would suggest - Claire 11:02 Sep 5 (2)
  • Thanks, Claire. We already have QMM, but we haven't used it in awhile.... - Sarah in OH 13:07 Sep 5 (1)
    • I think so, but - Claire 22:54 Sep 5 (0)
• Re: Need help with 12 yo dd and Algebra I - Brenda in MA 20:51 Sep 4 (0)
• absolutely...bringing up the bottom while opening up the top... - jennifer 18:08 Sep 4 (0)

Jan P.: re Macmillan Lit... - Staceyl in Canada 16:38 Sep 4 (2)

• Thanks Stacey, and LOTR Curriculum - Jan P. 0:38 Sep 5 (1)
  • It didn't live up to my expectations... - StaceyL in Canada 19:25 Sep 5 (0)

GROAN! I lost it....The Koran - ValinBC 14:13 Sep 4 (4)

• Val, I don't have the original post. However, - Osmosis Mom 16:58 Sep 4 (3)
  • Yes, thank you. It has been very helpful! more... - ValinBC 18:46 Sep 4 (2)
    • Here is one - Osmosis Mom 4:36 Sep 5 (1)
      • Thank you Nadia! -nt - ValinBC 13:18 Sep 5 (0)

Devotional book: Can anyone recommend a favorite for a teenage girl? TIA! nt - KarenH 10:38 Sep 4 (2)

• What about Elisabeth Elliot's Keep a Quiet Heart, Secure in Everylasting Arms, Be Still my Soul, A Girl of Beauty, or Let Me Be Woman? Or maybe Beautiful Girlhood? (nt) - Janie 8:52 Sep 6 (0)
• Upper Room publishes a good devotional magazine for teens called "Devo 'zine".... - Laurie in ON 14:37 Sep 4 (0)

Great Books Essay Questions - Mom in the ME 8:32 Sep 4 (7)

• Here are a few that I assigned last year for City of God... - catherine 2:14 Sep 6 (2)
  • Re: Here are a few that I assigned last year for City of God... - Mom in the ME 4:35 Sep 6 (0)
  • Re: Here are a few that I assigned last year for City of God... - Mom in the ME 2:22 Sep 6 (0)
• I hope you get a response...I am looking for a good essay Q. - ValinBC 16:50 Sep 5 (3)
  • Here are a couple... - catherine 2:28 Sep 6 (1)
    • These are great. Thank you for sharing them.-nt - ValinBC 17:59 Sep 6 (0)
  • Hey, Val-- - Staceyl in Canada 20:30 Sep 5 (0)

I want to clarify something I said about the Stobaugh Literature Guides (m) - Ria 17:02 Sep 3 (1)

• Ria...you're a class act! nt - jennifer 13:07 Sep 4 (0)

Does anyone have the link to a site w/grammar pages... - K-FL 14:31 Sep 3 (0)

Career Counseling? - Carole in DE 12:12 Sep 3 (3)

• I have an aquaintance going into this.... - Aria 10:11 Sep 6 (0)
• How about calling some local companies.... - Brenda in MA 19:45 Sep 3 (0)
• A friend of mine developed a new medicine for her PhD... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:21 Sep 3 (0)

Anybody have a coupon code, catalog code, or priority code for free shipping from The Teaching Co? (m)... - Lesley 11:36 Sep 3 (0)

ApinTx, thanks for responding below to my thread about mature themes in Omnibus I. - Sue in Pa 10:17 Sep 3 (5)

• You're welcome...and alternative translations ? - apintx 11:44 Sep 3 (4)
  • Is there a yahoo group for Omnibus users? (m) - Kimm in WA 12:44 Sep 3 (3)
    • Would like to know this as well, I have just begun Omnibus2. nm - Melissa in VA 9:36 Sep 4 (2)
      • Yahoo Group Information and inside. - Michele in MN 12:21 Sep 4 (1)
        • Thanks. nt - Kimm in WA 13:02 Sep 4 (0)

Arg! (Lial's revisited) Why do some used booksellers post the same isbn # that Jann posted below for the 6th edition but say "same as student edition w/ additional notes or answers to aid the instructor." - nataliclare 10:06 Sep 3 (3)

• Why there are so many teacher's editions.... - Jann in TX 14:21 Sep 3 (1)
  • You've got mail! nt - natalieclare 17:53 Sep 3 (0)
• That would be the teachers guide. - Brit 10:59 Sep 3 (0)

teaching company sale - Luanne 9:46 Sep 3 (0)

For Brandy . . . I posted a reply below. - strider 22:26 Sep 2 (0)

How do Videotext Algebra students fare on std. tests, i.e. SAT and ACT? ......any experience with this or comments?...nt - Lesley 17:46 Sep 2 (3)

• A friend's daughter used Videotext and is a National Merit Semi-Finalist (nt) - CynthiaOK 20:17 Sep 2 (0)
• My son used VideoText - Nickie 18:31 Sep 2 (1)
  • My ds has just finished Module A - he may not be thrilled with math (never was) but at least I can understand it now and go over it with him as needed! I LIKE IT! nt - JFS in IL 11:36 Sep 3 (0)

Latin - anyone teach themselves using the Dowling method - Kimm in WA 13:52 Sep 2 (3)

• No, they're in Wheelock's Latin - Amanda 3:16 Sep 3 (1)
  • Don't buy Wheelocks just for the tables... - Désirée 5:50 Sep 3 (0)
• I don't remember there being tables in Lingua Latina. - Jan P. 15:05 Sep 2 (0)

Anna and others who use(d) Human Odyssey.... - Holly S/NC 13:18 Sep 2 (7)

• Thanks for the ideas! nt - Holly S/NC 10:29 Sep 3 (0)
• No, I follow student assignments in tapestryofgrace.com (nt) - Anna 0:40 Sep 3 (0)
• Yes, we do those things in addition to reading HO (m) - Ria 15:12 Sep 2 (4)
  • By the way, this pertains to my middle schoolers. My highschoolers do the same but w/ Spielvogel's Western Civ. nt - Ria 15:13 Sep 2 (3)
    • I'm thinking of this now. Ria, where do you get your ideas... - ValinBC 16:02 Sep 2 (2)
      • My children attend a once-a-week classical school for homeschoolers. - Ria 19:50 Sep 2 (1)
        • Thank you. I was thinking high school actually... - ValinBC 11:46 Sep 3 (0)

Johnny Depp is teaching my dd her Algebra II class!!! - Katia 11:24 Sep 2 (4)

• You got me all excited till I opened your post, I was all ready to take Algebra II again ;-D nt - karenciavo 1:34 Sep 3 (1)
  • Me too, but Willy Wonka wasn't the Johnny Depp I wanted. LOL! nt - Michele in MN 11:32 Sep 3 (0)
• My ds will start this next week. - Jan P. 15:09 Sep 2 (0)
• This is hilarious! My dd kept telling me he reminded her of someone, but - Pam in TN 13:58 Sep 2 (0)

PSAT question - how important is it? (more) - catherine 11:21 Sep 2 (5)

• Re: PSAT question - how important is it? (more) - Thanks, everyone - I'll probably have him take it. I appreciate your input. (nt) 2:30 Sep 6 (0)
• Interesting question -- I'd love to hear other views... - Brenda in MA 20:00 Sep 2 (1)
  • Re: Interesting question -- I'd love to hear other views... - Kathleen 11:18 Sep 5 (0)
• Re: PSAT question - how important is it? (more) - Kathleen 11:27 Sep 2 (1)
  • My son did, too... - nrg 20:12 Sep 4 (0)

School help for hurricane victims - FREE! 10:47 Sep 2 (1)

• Pass the word so it will get to those in need! - THANKS! 10:48 Sep 2 (0)

Which Rhetoric (critical thinking) should I be giving my 9th grader???? - Kim 8:45 Sep 2 (0)

Teaching Textbook algebra 1 compared with Saxon 87.... - Judy 8:36 Sep 2 (1)

• I'm using TT after Saxon Algebra 1/2 and Saxon Algebra I (more) - Katia 11:18 Sep 2 (0)

DS half-way through Saxon 1/2, can he start Jacob's Algebra...help!! - Wendy in WI 23:19 Sep 1 (2)

• Re: DS half-way through Saxon 1/2, can he start Jacob's Algebra...help!! - Sandy 14:37 Sep 3 (1)
  • Also, I should mention that Jacobs reviews basic operations, etc., before he launches into Algebra (nt) - Sandy 14:39 Sep 3 (0)

I dd just sent in her first college application and I realized... - Michelle/OK 18:43 Sep 1 (4)

• Retired College admissions counselor here.... - Wendy in WI 23:25 Sep 1 (2)
  • Re: Retired College admissions counselor here.... - Laurie 12:00 Sep 4 (1)
    • Admissions Counselors do read *every word* but - Wend in WI 0:03 Sep 8 (0)
• You could always send it in as an adddendum....nt - Christina in ME 20:48 Sep 1 (0)

Omnibus ? Mature themes.We just started reading Gilgamesh. Son started reading the actual book and seemed a little emabressed.(m) - Sue in Pa 17:11 Sep 1 (9)

• Similar thing happened to us 4 years ago (before Onmibus)... - Dawn in MI 20:38 Sep 1 (0)
• Re: Omnibus ? Mature themes.We just started reading Gilgamesh. Son started reading the actual book and seemed a little emabressed.(m) - Kathleen 17:54 Sep 1 (2)
  • Re: Omnibus ? Mature themes.We just started reading Gilgamesh. Son started reading the actual book and seemed a little emabressed.(m) - Janski 22:19 Sep 3 (0)
  • Thanks.I may look into the translation you suggested.(m) - Sue in Pa 18:21 Sep 1 (0)
• Also, I do like the Omnibus, but are there any other works studied that a sensitive mom and sons might want to be alerted to. TIA nt - Sue in Pa 17:24 Sep 1 (3)
  • Yes.... - apintx 9:53 Sep 3 (2)
    • You asked about "a translation of Histories written for younger children" ... - Kareni 11:44 Sep 3 (1)
      • Thank you, thank you, thank you....nt - apintx 11:46 Sep 3 (0)
• I'm embarrassed by my spelling mistakes, and my space bar is sticking. Sorry:O( - Sue in Pa 17:22 Sep 1 (0)

Physics course needed... - Lisa 14:18 Sep 1 (2)

• My ds did Apologia physics while doing alg 2 (m).. - Mary in GA 20:20 Sep 4 (0)
• My son did both...(m) - Kathleen 14:29 Sep 1 (0)

A Heads up for those folks teaching Jacob's Geometry - Janice in NJ 13:49 Sep 1 (1)

• Thanks for the heads-up(m) - veronica 19:04 Sep 10 (0)

High school vocabulary: how often? - Paula H 13:17 Sep 1 (2)

• We're not terribly intentional about vocabulary . . . - Jenny in Florida 21:11 Sep 1 (0)
• Every other day for 1/2 hour VFCR. 9th grade. nt - Chris in VA 15:46 Sep 1 (0)

Are there any literature course, either independent at home, correspondence or online, that use novels instead of anthologies or short stories. I know Calvert does, but my 13 yod has already covered Calvert through 8th grade. (nt) - Margaret H 12:58 Sep 1 (4)

• What about "Teaching the Classics" from IEW - Yolanda 20:11 Sep 8 (0)
• Have you considered . . . - Dawn K 1:02 Sep 2 (1)
  • Yes, I was going to ask that question next....thanks for being one step ahead!! (nt) - Margaret H 9:47 Sep 3 (0)
• Take a look at Hewitts Lightning Literature. It looks really good!nt - Gloria 13:03 Sep 1 (0)

Has anyone used Laura Berquist Science Syllabi found in the Emmanuel Books catalog?... - Gloria 12:53 Sep 1 (1)

• We are just about to begin the Earth Science course! .. - Laurie in ON 14:01 Sep 1 (0)

Questions about Teaching Company's World History High School level........(m).. - Lesley 12:13 Sep 1 (9)

• Thanks for all your help.....nt - Lesley 17:41 Sep 2 (0)
• Just fyi, I got mine from the library--you could request on interlibrary loan if yours doesn't carry it. nt - Chris in VA 15:48 Sep 1 (0)
• Re: Questions about Teaching Company's World History High School level........(m).. - Rhonda 13:41 Sep 1 (3)
  • Rhonda, do you remember what sale price.....(m)...... - Lesley 15:05 Sep 1 (2)
    • Re: Rhonda, do you remember what sale price.....(m)...... - Rhonda 9:10 Sep 2 (0)
    • I couldn't find my receipt (just bought mine in July), but you can figure the sale price pretty easily... - Susan in SoCal 21:06 Sep 1 (0)
• World History High School was not on sale recently (more) - Rebecca in VA 12:53 Sep 1 (2)
  • World History High School sale...... - Lesley 15:02 Sep 1 (1)
    • They must have just had another sale... - Rebecca in VA 15:14 Sep 1 (0)

What types of projects/reports do you have your child do and how often? - blatylcas 9:48 Sep 1 (2)

• What We've Done/What We're Doing - Jenny in Florida 11:47 Sep 1 (1)
  • Oh, and also . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:56 Sep 1 (0)

Has anyone taught their dc from The Lively Art of Writing? Could you... - Peggy in GA 7:06 Sep 1 (3)

• Yes... - MIchelle in GA 10:14 Sep 1 (0)
• Yes, the beginning chapters REALLY helped Taz (and me too) organize his thoughts...M - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:08 Sep 1 (0)
• Lively Art... - Gwen in VA 7:57 Sep 1 (0)

Classical Composition and a non Classical Mom :) - Yolanda 20:27 Aug 31 (3)

• Classical comp - Gwen in VA 8:02 Sep 1 (2)
  • Gwen, do you want to sell your Classical Composition TMs? Email inside - Taz & Storm's Mom 15:26 Sep 1 (1)
    • Not yet! - Gwen in VA 18:49 Sep 2 (0)

Unsure how to deal with son's attitude - ann 18:55 Aug 31 (8)

• Re: Unsure how to deal with son's attitude - Sharon in NY 3:19 Sep 1 (0)
• I had a similar experience with my son - Carol I 21:10 Aug 31 (5)
  • What we tell our kids.... - Janice in NJ 12:40 Sep 1 (0)
  • Great post, Carol! And one more "Or Else" job - Paula H 10:44 Sep 1 (3)
    • Re: Great post, Carol! And one more "Or Else" job - Carol I 12:30 Sep 1 (2)
      • The "reality check" - Carrie in NC 8:40 Sep 2 (1)
        • I agree, but unfortunately . . . - Carol I 13:18 Sep 2 (0)
• I had attitude problems with my ds too. - Jan P> 20:41 Aug 31 (0)

Stacey in Canada: Did you use Introduction to Literature by MacMillan? - Jan P. 16:42 Aug 31 (0)

Lost link to a 4- year overview of hs that included progymnastama & rhetoric as subjects. Can anyone direct me to the source? TIA & NM - Taz & Storm's Mom 16:10 Aug 31 (1)

• Re: Lost link to a 4- year overview of hs that included progymnastama & rhetoric as subjects. Can anyone direct me to the source? TIA & NM - Jenny in MO 23:42 Sep 2 (0)

Literature recommendations to replace Stobaugh? - Sandy C. 14:11 Aug 31 (4)

• Since you've seen/used this program, can I ask more about essay instruction in the new teacher guide (2005?)m - Suzanne in MN 11:24 Sep 1 (1)
  • Re: Since you've seen/used this program, can I ask more about essay instruction in the new teacher guide (2005?)m - Sandy C. 12:45 Sep 10 (0)
• Hewitt Homeschooling's Lightning Literature. - Cindy in WA 15:41 Aug 31 (1)
  • thank you, that looks very good (m) - Sandy C. 18:07 Aug 31 (0)

Have decided to go with Sonlight, not ISLAS, I feel a bit sad.. - Auntie Em 14:05 Aug 31 (0)

Have decided to go with Sonlight, not ISLAS, I feel a bit sad.. - Auntie Em 14:04 Aug 31 (1)

• Oops, sorry about the double posting and some grammatical mistakes. Oh, well. nm - Auntie Em 14:05 Aug 31 (0)

inquiry about Rosetta Stone Latin - Teri 14:01 Aug 31 (5)

• Thank you, friends...for your advice :o) nt - Miz Booshay 17:22 Sep 1 (0)
• We really like Latin Road to English Grammar... - Susan M in WA 16:16 Sep 1 (0)
• Not RS Latin, specifically . . . - Jenny in Florida 14:49 Sep 1 (0)
• I wouldn't think it's what you're looking for - Hallie 8:31 Sep 1 (0)
• Hey y'all.... can't ya help my friend out here :o) - Miz Booshay 23:11 Aug 31 (0)

MUS Geometry and above - is this program pretty much up to speed with other math programs? I've heard it is a bit slower than others. more... - Christy in CO 13:08 Aug 31 (0)

I'm not getting any response from Home2Teach... - ValinBC 11:02 Aug 31 (9)

• I'm getting response now. My registration and later message actually was not received ... - ValinBC 10:48 Sep 1 (0)
• Our experience has been great - we are currently signed up now... - Robin 19:24 Aug 31 (1)
  • Thanks for the positive review. I cannot wait until October 24th--lol. I'm gonna to out source that writing right out of here, I'm gonna out source writing right out of here...nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 2:07 Sep 1 (0)
• I tried to register Taz for a current session a while ago, and received - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:41 Aug 31 (5)
  • Our little experience - lamb 17:08 Aug 31 (1)
    • I hope so. When did you sign up?-nt - ValinBC 17:20 Aug 31 (0)
  • Don't know what to tell you other than this is not typical of Eileen.... - Pam in Tn 13:33 Aug 31 (0)
  • Thank you. I guess I'll be patient - it's actually been two weeks for me.-nt - ValinBC 13:14 Aug 31 (1)
    • I know she's tremendously busy. But maybe... - Paula H 10:04 Sep 1 (0)

? about honors english & Notgrass American History M - Corby 10:04 Aug 31 (0)

Can someone tell me where I can find the schedule for How To Read A Book that was posted on here some time ago? Thanks!!> nt - Gloria 8:05 Aug 31 (3)

• There is a resource called "How to Read How to Read a Book." m - Laura in WA 10:53 Aug 31 (0)
• Never mind . Found what I was looking for.nt - Gloria 10:51 Aug 31 (1)
  • You did? Where? Can you share it? Thanks. nt - FloridaLisa 7:50 Sep 2 (0)

Taking the PLAN questions.. - Nancy 7:47 Aug 31 (1)

• Re: Taking the PLAN questions.. - janski 22:23 Sep 3 (0)

? for Classical Composition users... - SFS 23:14 Aug 30 (1)

• CC does some nice things - Jean in Wisc. 7:58 Aug 31 (0)

Music of Western Civilization for Spielvogel's Western Civ??? - LaJuana 22:38 Aug 30 (0)

Source for topics for practice writing SAT-type essays??? - Gwen in VA 22:34 Aug 30 (1)

• have you checked the College Board site? - Lisa R in BRD 2:32 Aug 31 (0)

Me again--I'm at the library-- is this the History Teaching Company tape series people like? m - Chris in VA 19:23 Aug 30 (2)

• Quick answer -- yes, that's the one! nt - jb 19:48 Aug 30 (1)
  • Thanks so much! I got it (and promptly left my purse at the library under the computer...guess my mind is really muddled with the school stuff!) nt - Chris in VA 12:14 Aug 31 (0)

Kathleen or other Omnibus users m - Chris in VA 19:20 Aug 30 (3)

• Thanks--just got the pre-schooling jitters, I guess! Seems a little overwhelming to coordinate it all (deep breath!)! nt - Chris in VA 12:12 Aug 31 (0)
• Re: Kathleen or other Omnibus users m - Kathleen 19:46 Aug 30 (1)
  • That's my intention for it as well. I am sure it will go against many of my beliefs... - LisaNY 21:30 Aug 30 (0)

Anyone know if Oxford I is 1 credit? nt - karenciavo 19:08 Aug 30 (5)

• I gave one credit each for Oxford Latin Bks 1 and 2. - Carrie in NC 13:24 Aug 31 (0)
• We counted it as such. (more) - Jenny in Florida 11:01 Aug 31 (0)
• Is this Oxford Latin or is there some other Oxford program that I don't know about? - Jane in NC 10:50 Aug 31 (1)
  • Yes, I'm referring to Oxford Latin, Book 1 (nt) - Jenny in Florida 11:31 Aug 31 (0)
• I've looked at two college websites and they give 4 to 6 undergrad credits for it.nt - FranW 10:11 Aug 31 (0)

Could someone please help me know how to register for the SAT II? - ValinBC 18:49 Aug 30 (0)

translations of latin hymns - Julia in PA 17:57 Aug 30 (0)

Someone who uses TOG would like to have someone evaluate her son's writing. Any recommendations? TIA - DB 13:43 Aug 30 (2)

• Write at Home ... m - Cynde 14:14 Aug 30 (1)
  • trying the link again ... - Cynde 21:30 Aug 30 (0)

Teaching Company's Historical Jesus....can anyone here give a review of this course? (nt) - Margaret H 12:51 Aug 30 (0)

Any elaboration regarding the Am. Hist. spine/curriculum thread below? - Sandy 12:25 Aug 30 (2)

• Re: Any elaboration regarding the Am. Hist. spine/curriculum thread below? - Kathleen 12:57 Aug 30 (1)
  • Thanks, Kathleen! I was hoping you'd respond. :) nt - Sandy 23:02 Aug 30 (0)

Opinions on American School (m) - Clara in Miami 11:36 Aug 30 (2)

• American School - Nickie 20:25 Aug 30 (1)
  • Thank you Nickie :) nt - Clara in Miami 9:41 Aug 31 (0)

My 13 yod completed Warriner's 2nd course (8th grade) grammar in June....what to use next?..... - Margaret H 11:12 Aug 30 (0)

Creating a human anatomy/physiology and nutrition course for my 13 yod. Need suggestions, please...... - Margaret H 10:11 Aug 30 (0)

Will anyone throw rocks at me for asking yet more questions about Lial's Basic College Math? - natalieclare 9:55 Aug 30 (4)

• Thanks all! nt - natalieclare 11:09 Sep 1 (0)
• I have 2 of my dd's in the BCM - they are 12 and 14 - m - StaceyinLA 17:09 Aug 31 (0)
• Sure... - Jann in TX 13:15 Aug 31 (0)
• Rocks, rocks, rocks... - Anna 12:24 Aug 30 (0)

Anyone here use a course from both home2teach and write@home that can compare them for me? (nt) - Margaret H 9:26 Aug 30 (1)

• Re: Anyone here use a course from both home2teach and write@home that can compare them for me? (nt) - MIchelle in GA 10:52 Aug 30 (0)

Is it wishful thinking or did someone post a schedule for the book "How to Read a Book" at one time or other.nt - Gloria 8:43 Aug 30 (0)

Confused about how to do a transcript.... - MIchelle in GA 1:23 Aug 30 (2)

• What I Would Do - Jenny in Florida 10:58 Aug 30 (0)
• Re: Confused about how to do a transcript.... - Andee 8:52 Aug 30 (0)

About SOS Spanish 2.....could this be used after Bob Jones Spanish 1? Thanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 20:02 Aug 29 (3)

• Did you not like BJU???.....dd - Jenileigh 22:41 Aug 29 (2)
  • Re: Did you not like BJU???.....dd - MIchelle in GA 1:14 Aug 30 (1)
    • Thanks for sharing - Jenileigh 8:48 Aug 30 (0)

Do you have an all-time favorite American History spine or curriculum?... - J in NY 19:36 Aug 29 (9)

• Thanks - I will look into all these options! nt - J in NY 17:18 Aug 30 (0)
• The Boorstin series, _The Americans_, is nice... - Dee in MI 12:59 Aug 30 (0)
• A Basic History of the United States by Clarence Carson - Gwen in VA 9:49 Aug 30 (0)
• Paul Johnson's "A History of the American People." (m) - Kathleen 20:02 Aug 29 (5)
  • Kathleen, you were reading another book about American History. One that just came out. How did you like that one? nt - Lynn in TX 21:44 Aug 29 (4)
    • A Patriot's History of the United States...(m) - Kathleen 22:16 Aug 29 (3)
      • Oh. Next year I'm doing 8th grade with my 13 year old and I thought.. - Lynn in TX 7:33 Aug 30 (2)
        • I'll be sure to post here when I have finished! (m) - Kathleen 9:37 Aug 30 (1)
          • Thank you. Thanks very nice of you. nt - Lynn in TX 9:49 Aug 30 (0)

My ds would like to go to college to be an Auto Mechanic but not sure how to guide him.... - Flores of MI 16:20 Aug 29 (4)

• Major Car Manufactuers have specialized programs (m)... - Clara in Miami 11:33 Aug 30 (0)
• Re: This field is getting very computer oriented - Brandy 9:05 Aug 30 (0)
• Local Community College? Technical School nearby? Check with your local automechanics shops and ask ?'s and for recommendations. nm - Emily in IL 8:22 Aug 30 (0)
• Community college are a source for this.... - GVA 8:22 Aug 30 (0)

ARTES LATINAE - If you own the Level One, could you please describe the teacher manual? - Janet 15:33 Aug 29 (3)

• Thank You so much for your quick response! - Janet 20:48 Aug 29 (0)
• This is the Teacher's Manual for the cassette version. - Jennifer 19:14 Aug 29 (0)
• Did you purchase computer CD or audio tape version... - Mary in GA 16:33 Aug 29 (0)

Jackdaws vs Critical Thinking in US History by Kevin O'Reilly (m) - Corrine 14:16 Aug 29 (2)

• Re: Jackdaws vs Critical Thinking in US History by Kevin O'Reilly (m) - Brenda in MA 15:39 Aug 29 (1)
  • Thanks Brenda, I thought the Jackdaws weren't worth the money and I'll take a closer look at CT in US History (nt) - Corrine 22:55 Aug 29 (0)

Has your child passed AP/CLEP, and if so, what did you use? NT - MichelleM 11:55 Aug 29 (3)

• AP US History and AP Human Geography - Susan in IL 15:12 Aug 29 (0)
• What subjects, specifically? - Jnn in MO 13:03 Aug 29 (1)
  • sorry, meant to say any and all, i am compiling a list NT - MichelleM 13:55 Aug 29 (0)

College - strider 11:39 Aug 29 (55)

• To clarify . . . especially for Brandy - strider 22:25 Sep 2 (16)
• I think your last paragraph is very important... - ValinBC 11:16 Sep 1 (0)
• And I can vouch for the fact that "Christian" college can be pretty bad as well... - LisaNY 21:33 Aug 30 (1)
  • Nothing is perfect, but..........Re: And I can vouch for the fact that "Christian" college can be pretty bad as well... - Jo 21:09 Sep 1 (0)
• Yes, - SFS 16:19 Aug 30 (0)
• Be careful........Re: College - Jo 14:38 Aug 30 (28)
• Re: College - Michelle in GA 11:46 Aug 30 (0)
• This is my son's third year at a state university... - Janet in WA 15:31 Aug 29 (0)
• I agree completely. Both dh and I went to big, state universities and grew leaps in our Christian walk. (sm) - FloridaLisa 15:27 Aug 29 (0)
• Dittos on the college choices.... - Laurel in CA 14:26 Aug 29 (0)
• Thanks for writing that! - Gwen in VA 13:11 Aug 29 (0)

Help! Jacob's Algebra? Child HATES Saxon...opinions please - Kerri 11:03 Aug 29 (3)

• Jacobs is very readable - LoriM 16:50 Aug 29 (0)
• My son loves Jacobs compared to Saxon - MaryM 15:02 Aug 29 (0)
• Well, only anecdotal, but oldest ds hated Saxon and loved Jacobs... - Deb in PA 11:56 Aug 29 (0)

Grammar...Should I be worried? (m) - Kim 19:24 Aug 28 (3)

• You might check into Analytical Grammar. nt - Gloria 10:54 Aug 29 (0)
• LLATL is a very gentle approah to grammar. (m) - Beth in TN 8:12 Aug 29 (0)
• I would definitely suggest starting him on grammar... - Jenny in NY 21:32 Aug 28 (0)

Abeka question - tag 14:52 Aug 28 (5)

• The nice thing about the high school level, is that the plans are written for the student, thus encouraging their independence - Jodi-FL 21:13 Aug 28 (0)
• question about Grammar & Comp IV - tag 20:47 Aug 28 (1)
  • Re: question about Grammar & Comp IV - Pat H 7:57 Aug 29 (0)
• I've never purchased them, here is what I did - Pat H 16:35 Aug 28 (0)
• Re: Abeka question - Karen in AZ 16:35 Aug 28 (0)

Need news sources for junior high kids, preferrably with conservative viewpoint ... - An 14:14 Aug 28 (6)

• Links inside... - mom2abcd 10:33 Aug 29 (0)
• World Magazine. (link enclosed) - Beth in TN 8:15 Aug 29 (0)
• How about worldnetdaily.com?(nt) - Tami 17:42 Aug 28 (0)
• Don't know if this is consevative or not, but - Katia 17:39 Aug 28 (0)
• Re: Need news sources for junior high kids, preferrably with conservative viewpoint ... - Karen in AZ 16:29 Aug 28 (1)
  • Re: Need news sources for junior high kids, preferrably with conservative viewpoint ... - Michele in IL 17:34 Aug 28 (0)

Can anyone recommend a computer-based geometry curriculum? - abbeyej 12:45 Aug 28 (8)

• Thanks, all of you. The Teaching Textbooks seem to be just what I was looking for! nt - abbeyej 22:20 Aug 29 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks - Denise in OK 12:11 Aug 29 (1)
  • Sorry! Rhonda and I were posting at the same time. (nt) - Denise in OK 12:17 Aug 29 (0)
• Teaching Textbooks - Rhonda S 12:09 Aug 29 (0)
• Not sure what you - Cynde 22:54 Aug 28 (0)
• Not computer, but Videotext is supposedly coming out with a geometry program. (nt) - Regena in KY 17:57 Aug 28 (0)
• Not complete programs, but a few computer based supplements... - Taz & Storm's Mom 14:22 Aug 28 (1)
  • Correction: The program is called Math Teacher & does not have a - Taz & Storm's Mom 14:28 Aug 28 (0)

Fun History resource- Old News newspaper - Carrie in NC 9:15 Aug 28 (1)

• Looks great, actully, I love that Old News uses the "main events" of history as their focus. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:43 Aug 29 (0)

Good movie about WWII- The Great Raid - Carrie in NC 8:39 Aug 28 (2)

• The Great Raid - Dawn K 11:57 Aug 29 (0)
• I can't find this movie within 50 miles of our home, sigh...nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:44 Aug 29 (0)

Do most of you do your own Transcripts or have someone else do them for you. - Judy 18:59 Aug 27 (12)

• Has anyone used Homeschool Tracker to produce their transcripts? - Paula H 11:11 Aug 28 (0)
• We joined an umbrella that provides them for us... - Sandy 10:52 Aug 28 (7)
  • Re: We joined an umbrella that provides them for us... - Kathleen 11:49 Aug 28 (6)
    • Re: We joined an umbrella that provides them for us... - Sandy 12:59 Aug 29 (5)
      • Thanks, Sandy...(m) - Kathleen 14:42 Aug 29 (4)
        • I bet you're not paranoid at all.... - Sandy 21:47 Aug 29 (3)
          • Re: Gaining Confidence - Brandy 9:25 Aug 30 (2)
            • Re: NARHS evidence - Kimm in WA 21:50 Aug 31 (0)
            • Wow -- thank you! I will definitely check it out. nt - Sandy 12:28 Aug 30 (0)
• I venture to say that most homeschoolers do their own... - Janet in WA 10:03 Aug 28 (0)
• I did my son's...(m) - Kathleen 19:04 Aug 27 (1)
  • Re: I did my son's...(m) - Margaret in CO 19:40 Aug 27 (0)

Calling on comma mavens! - Kareni 14:59 Aug 27 (1)

• Re: Calling on comma mavens! - It's an awkward sentence at best. I'd rewrite slightly (m) 19:50 Aug 27 (0)

LoriM, I appreciated your post on the General board re: control freaks... - Deb in PA 14:23 Aug 27 (1)

• Aww, how sweet! - LoriM 16:18 Aug 27 (0)

Math Question: What to do if . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:34 Aug 27 (31)

• A long time ago, someone on the K-8 board suggested an on-line math club of sorts... - ValinBC 13:11 Aug 29 (2)
  • Were you thinking of www.artofproblemsolving.com? I'm looking at that one... - Rebecca in VA 18:26 Aug 29 (1)
    • Yes! Yes, that is it! Thank you. I wish we were ready for this... - ValinBC 19:45 Aug 29 (0)
• I should also make clear . . . - Jenny in Florida 4:56 Aug 28 (2)
  • Well, I'd recommend that book I mentioned - LoriM 7:58 Aug 28 (1)
    • The younger one is right on her heels. - Jenny in Florida 23:22 Aug 28 (0)
• We found the online... - nrg 21:42 Aug 27 (1)
  • This looks interesting. How much does it cost? And... - ValinBC 22:57 Aug 27 (0)
• Re: Math Question: What to do if . . . - MaryM 11:16 Aug 27 (19)
  • Numbering of Algebra Classes - Jenny in Florida 12:18 Aug 27 (18)
    • Okay, 10yo and Algebra 2 is a different situation - LoriM 16:31 Aug 27 (15)
      • "Subborness" - Jenny in Florida 21:26 Aug 27 (1)
        • That should bode well for her (c: - LoriM 2:06 Aug 28 (0)
      • Wondering what kind of "maturity?" - Jenny in Florida 21:07 Aug 27 (11)
        • Everything Ruth and Lene said... - LoriM 1:58 Aug 28 (4)
          • We're wrestling with the college issue, but . . - Jenny in Florida 4:30 Aug 28 (3)
            • Early college - Pamela 14:19 Aug 31 (1)
              • I sometimes wonder how much broader she can get! - Jenny in Florida 22:56 Sep 8 (0)
            • Isn't it funny... - LoriM 8:08 Aug 28 (0)
        • Re: Wondering what kind of "maturity?" - Lene in CO 23:48 Aug 27 (1)
          • I have no problem with the 'B' - Jenny in Florida 4:04 Aug 28 (0)
        • Maturity - Ruth in Ottawa 23:03 Aug 27 (3)
          • I believe you're right...My opinion included. <m> - Pamela 8:40 Aug 31 (1)
            • OH!!!! As a student myself, I......<m> - Pamela 8:50 Aug 31 (0)
          • Unfortunately, she finds "concrete" is too often "boring." - Jenny in Florida 4:41 Aug 28 (0)
      • Again, we're not tackling this on our own . . . - Jenny in Florida 20:47 Aug 27 (0)
    • 10yo and in Algebra II? - Claire 14:26 Aug 27 (1)
      • She has goals . . . - Jenny in Florida 20:41 Aug 27 (0)
• She can absolutely do the work... - LoriM 10:47 Aug 27 (2)
  • I don't grade homework, but I do grade tests. - Jan P. 16:41 Aug 29 (0)
  • Good advice, Lori... - Lene in CO 23:37 Aug 27 (0)

Great website for ALL Sonlight history levels........... - Ellen 10:16 Aug 27 (0)

Question re: Vocabulary for the High School Student 4th edition answer key (& prayer request).... - Dawn in MI 9:49 Aug 27 (2)

• Check Hewitt Homeschooling as I believe they also offer that key. Sending positive thoughts to your family. (nm) - Kareni 17:56 Aug 27 (1)
  • Thanks, Karen. I'll check with Hewitt. (nt) - Dawn in MI 10:19 Aug 30 (0)

High School w/Asperger son - Brandy 7:29 Aug 27 (5)

• I would try American School. I don't know anything about Keystone.... - Lynn in TX 9:21 Aug 27 (4)
  • I'm not sure officially. I do know some parents have called and asked for permission.. - Lynn in TX 12:07 Aug 27 (0)
  • Re: Can all tests to Amer.School be typed, instead of handwritten? nt - Brandy 9:56 Aug 27 (2)
    • Re: Can all tests to Amer.School be typed, instead of handwritten? nt - Nickie 6:00 Aug 28 (1)
      • Re: Thanks for your help! nt - Brandy 8:53 Aug 28 (0)

Has anyone used SOS Spanish I with success? Any other Spanish I resources for a Mom whose time be very limited because of returning to work?nt - Suein PA 22:58 Aug 26 (10)

• Re: Has anyone used SOS Spanish I with success? Any other Spanish I resources for a Mom whose time be very limited because of returning to work?nt - Tina G 11:12 Aug 29 (1)
  • Thanks this is very helpful as were the other comments left :o) nt - Suein PA 22:36 Aug 29 (0)
• We used it, but "success" is in the eye of the beholder... - Janet in WA 10:07 Aug 28 (0)
• Ds used SOS Spanish 1 last year, and is now using SOS Spanish 2... - Deb in PA 12:43 Aug 27 (4)
  • How does it work? - Nancy in VA 13:40 Aug 27 (3)
    • The lessons are on CDROMs... - Deb in PA 14:16 Aug 27 (2)
      • A question... - MIchelle in GA 16:03 Aug 28 (1)
        • Yes, the teacher has access to all student work, including grades. nt - Deb in PA 16:39 Aug 28 (0)
• We are using sos spanish 2... - Lisa in MO 8:16 Aug 27 (1)
  • We just got Visual Link Spanish and so far so good! - MaryM 11:23 Aug 27 (0)

SandyC, Janet, and Storm and Taz's Mom thanks so much... - AnnieN 22:34 Aug 26 (2)

• Re: SandyC, Janet, and Storm and Taz's Mom thanks so much... - Janet 15:27 Aug 29 (0)
• glad it helped! (nm) - Sandy C. 19:25 Aug 27 (0)

I'm changing my posting name - KimAnn in VA 22:07 Aug 26 (0)

feeling overwhelmed with academy applications - Margaret in CO 21:37 Aug 26 (19)

• Re: feeling overwhelmed with academy applications - YJ in AL 10:25 Aug 28 (13)
  • How many times for the SAT? - Margaret in CO 11:07 Aug 28 (12)
    • Look at the breakdowns for the last plebe class - Lisa R in BRD 6:01 Aug 29 (10)
      • Here are the USNA breakdowns - Lisa R in BRD 6:10 Aug 29 (9)
        • the problem is... - Margaret in CO 14:54 Aug 29 (8)
          • Some thoughts - Lisa R in BRD 3:39 Aug 30 (7)
            • That's why I come here--I can obsess, but not talk to the academy folks! - Margaret in CO 23:15 Aug 30 (5)
              • Sounds like she's on the right track - Lisa R in BRD 2:48 Aug 31 (4)
                • Where to meet? - Margaret in CO 23:24 Aug 31 (3)
                  • Many interviews are done in homes - Lisa R in BRD 6:01 Sep 1 (2)
                    • Re: Many interviews are done in homes - Margaret in CO 14:09 Sep 1 (1)
                      • Best wishes to dd for the interview - Lisa R in BRD 2:41 Sep 2 (0)
            • Re: Some thoughts-and jumping on the application bandwagon with Margaret - YJ in AL 12:37 Aug 30 (0)
    • I am not sure I am much help... - YJ in AL 23:12 Aug 28 (0)
• thanks for the encouragement - Margaret in CO 21:58 Aug 27 (0)
• take a deep breath and make a chart - Lisa R in BRD 10:21 Aug 27 (0)
• No advice, but heartfelt appreciation! - Ria 9:29 Aug 27 (0)
• ((((Hugs)))) to you, Margaret. It will get better! - Zoomie Mom 23:35 Aug 26 (0)
• Margaret, I wish I could help but, honestly, I don't even want to go there... maybe ever? 8-) nt - Anna, not looking forward to it all! 23:15 Aug 26 (0)

I have Warriner's English student,third course.... - AlisonP 21:33 Aug 26 (0)

If you don't have college savings, how can you afford for your dc to go to college? I know - Kay 21:23 Aug 26 (15)

• Work colleges... - mom2abcd 10:52 Aug 29 (0)
• Ever thought of ROTC? - Erin 15:59 Aug 28 (2)
  • The downside of this - Ruth in Ottawa 19:12 Aug 28 (1)
    • Absolutely ... - Erin 7:41 Aug 29 (0)
• you may be surprised (m) - Sandy C. 19:45 Aug 27 (0)
• I did it ages ago... - GVA 17:54 Aug 27 (1)
  • Me too -- my folks wouldn't pay cause girls shouldn't go to college - Carole in DE 18:30 Aug 27 (0)
• How I did it (it was a long time ago, but principles still apply) - Danielle 13:05 Aug 27 (1)
  • Same here--work, scholarships, loans--but I am saving towards my children's higher education!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:42 Aug 27 (0)
• Try some small colleges (m) - CynthiaOK 11:39 Aug 27 (2)
  • Are you talking about community colleges or just smaller colleges? nt - Kay 15:58 Aug 27 (1)
    • Both. (m) - CynthiaOK 19:16 Aug 27 (0)
• In our area community college is a great option. - Carrie in NC 9:00 Aug 27 (0)
• How about College at Home? - KimAnn in VA 22:05 Aug 26 (1)
  • Re: How about College at Home? - AnnieN 22:16 Aug 26 (0)

Help us decide - dd is good at drawing, painting, sewing, violin - what should she - NC Mom 21:20 Aug 26 (4)

• Art and music - SFS 22:17 Aug 27 (2)
  • speaking of music libraries... - Aria 8:35 Aug 28 (1)
    • Good point! nt - SFS 17:20 Aug 30 (0)
• Re: Help us decide - dd is good at drawing, painting, sewing, violin - what should she - Aria 22:30 Aug 26 (0)

Omnibus: Summa questions, Are these all to be written in formal essay format?nt - Suein PA 19:05 Aug 26 (1)

• Re: Omnibus: Summa questions, Are these all to be written in formal essay format?nt - Kathleen 19:48 Aug 26 (0)

"Algebra II for Dummies" -- Does it exist? - Jenny in Florida 15:44 Aug 26 (2)

• Cliff's Notes makes an Algebra II version that might fit the bill (nt) - LoriM 15:50 Aug 26 (1)
  • Thanks! I'll take a look at it. (nt) - Jenny in Florida 16:55 Aug 26 (0)

Going to college without a HS diploma? - Shaun in WA 15:15 Aug 26 (8)

• Re: Going to college without a HS diploma? - Karen in WA 21:36 Aug 26 (2)
  • Re: Going to college without a HS diploma? - Shaun in WA 15:20 Aug 27 (1)
    • Re: Going to college without a HS diploma? - Karen in WA 15:08 Aug 29 (0)
• Re: Going to college without a HS diploma? - maryalice 17:49 Aug 26 (0)
• Which county in MD? - Kay in CO 15:43 Aug 26 (3)
  • Re: Which county in MD? - Shaun's Mom in WA 15:23 Aug 27 (2)
    • Would they send the records they have? - Kay in CO 11:15 Aug 29 (1)
      • Re: Would they send the records they have? - Shaun's Mom (Kim) 21:26 Aug 30 (0)

Any comparisons between home2teach and write@home online writing programs? (nt) - Margaret H 14:32 Aug 26 (2)

• We just started w/home2teach and so far, we're thrilled. (m) - Pam in Tn 16:22 Aug 26 (1)
  • This looks great! I just signed my oldest DD up for the research writing class, thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 18:26 Aug 26 (0)

Need even answers for BCM exercise 1.8, 6th edition - mom 13:54 Aug 26 (0)

I need some math advice - PreCalc/Calc courses. - Ria 13:50 Aug 26 (4)

• Re: I would choose Chalkdust Calculus instead nt - Brandy 9:28 Aug 30 (0)
• Don't discount the workload of the statistics course - LoriM 15:49 Aug 26 (1)
  • Thank you! - Ria 16:11 Aug 26 (0)
• PS - Ria 13:52 Aug 26 (0)

What is the difference (if there is one) between a high school Life Science course and Biology course? (nt) - Margaret H 9:22 Aug 26 (2)

• Life Science is 7th gradish - before Physical Science, then comes Biology (9th). nt - Karon 11:18 Aug 26 (0)
• not sure, at my school we had Life Science in middle school... - Aria 10:19 Aug 26 (0)

Free, video-on-demand history+ resource - Karen in Kennesaw 8:54 Aug 26 (0)

Beth, did you happen to compare Lial College Alg & Trig to Foerster? nt - Sharon in NY 8:45 Aug 26 (11)

• Just FYI- Lial's Pecalculus book and College Algebra and Trig books are identical except for the name. - Carrie in NC 9:14 Aug 27 (2)
  • Wow Carrie... Thank You for all that HELPFUL information! Are you using,... (m) - Sharon in NY 0:54 Aug 28 (1)
    • We just bought the Precalc book for this year - Carrie in NC 8:19 Aug 28 (0)
• I have Lial's Basic College Math and Lial's Intermediate Algebra... - Beth in OH 9:28 Aug 26 (7)
  • Uninformed, maybe, but still insightful! Here's the link to the ... - Sharon in NY 10:10 Aug 26 (6)
    • Don't you wish you could look at these books easily? (m) - Beth in OH 10:49 Aug 26 (5)
      • YES!!!!! I find myself wanting to buy them all JUST to see what it's like! ARG!! nt - Sharon in NY 10:52 Aug 26 (4)
        • I made the rounds of library book sales last year where I bought eight different algebra books... - Jane in NC 12:08 Aug 26 (0)
        • Beth, I actually might do that this time because... - Sharon in NY 11:02 Aug 26 (2)
          • All of my Lial's are cheap, older editions... - Beth in OH 11:49 Aug 26 (1)
            • Thanks for the tips Beth, and Jane in NC... I think I'm going to start my stockpile! nt - Sharon in NY 12:50 Aug 26 (0)

Mosdos Press Literature program....any reviews? strong academically? TIA (nt) - Margaret H 8:38 Aug 26 (0)

Beth in OH and Sharon in NY ---- Foerster's Alg II/ TRIG - Janet 2:14 Aug 26 (4)

• I registered online... try the link inside - Sharon in NY 8:26 Aug 26 (2)
  • I don't do online registrations anymore because.... - Beth in OH 9:18 Aug 26 (1)
    • I might be able to guess which publisher this was, since I had the exact experience. LOL! nt - Pam in Tn 17:28 Aug 26 (0)
• Just call them... - Beth in OH 7:40 Aug 26 (0)

Choosing a college ? - JeanneB 23:12 Aug 25 (2)

• Re: Choosing a college ? - Teresa in VA 18:31 Aug 26 (1)
  • Thank you, Teresa - JeanneB 13:32 Aug 27 (0)

Dawn K., Could you send me your vocab quizzes for Apologia Biology? They would be much appreciated. Thanks,nt - Joy in KC 22:10 Aug 25 (0)

Math Woes or Where oh Where do I go from Here? - Susie in LA 21:34 Aug 25 (2)

• I have an ISBN for 6th ed Intro Algebra - it's 0321013212 - m - StaceyinLA 11:10 Aug 26 (1)
  • Re: it's the 6th ed algebra solutions - sorry I wasn't clear on that... nt - Oops!! 11:11 Aug 26 (0)

Would like to document dd's computer skills for 9th grade-any suggestions-she knows html - Colleen in FL 21:15 Aug 25 (0)

Ds worked 20 hours a week this summer, and I would like his employer.... - Peggy in GA 21:09 Aug 25 (0)

Did anyone NOT have their children study logic? - Quiver0f10 20:56 Aug 25 (12)

• Have you done Thinking Toolbox? While not an in-depth (m) - Michele in MN 12:42 Aug 26 (3)
  • No but I looked at the web site last night and think we will give it a shot instead of The Art of Argument, thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 15:34 Aug 26 (2)
    • We tried The Art of Argument after Fallacy Detective... (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:19 Aug 26 (1)
      • I agree. I have Art of Argument already and was trying to set up a schedule and was lost. I just got finished putting it up on Ebay nt - Quiver0f10 18:24 Aug 26 (0)
• Piggybacking here - what about a high schooler who has never done logic? m - StaceyinLA 11:32 Aug 26 (0)
• Here... - ValinBC 10:59 Aug 26 (0)
• This thread strikes a chord. - Jane in NC 7:51 Aug 26 (0)
• I have just recently done some research of my own on different logic courses / approaches... - janet 1:28 Aug 26 (4)
  • One more question - Jenileigh 22:55 Aug 29 (0)
  • We used Traditional Logic I and moved into David Kelly's ... - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:06 Aug 26 (0)
  • Thank you........ - Quiver0f10 8:13 Aug 26 (0)
  • Great tips... - LoriM 6:57 Aug 26 (0)

Q: Can we just use library books and cliffnotes/pinkmonkey for lit. - MOMof3 20:48 Aug 25 (1)

• Yes you definitely can. - Jan P. 9:57 Aug 26 (0)

Keystone for Highschool? - Karen in Mo 20:34 Aug 25 (3)

• We've been impressed. - Ria 9:08 Aug 26 (0)
• Re: Keystone for Highschool? - MIchelle in GA 8:44 Aug 26 (1)
  • Re: Keystone for Highschool? - Karen in Mo 9:52 Aug 27 (0)

Another math issue - this is about geometry and how much to do - m - StaceyinLA 19:17 Aug 25 (14)

• Okay, another related question - m - StaceyinLA 11:24 Aug 26 (0)
• Interesting observation from our dd's Geometry tutor last year. (sm) - Regina in St. Louis 9:31 Aug 26 (3)
  • You know, she does do well with Algebra - doesn't like it, but makes straight A's in it - m - StaceyinLA 11:17 Aug 26 (0)
  • I think the highest levels of math are more about stubbornness... - LoriM 9:54 Aug 26 (1)
    • Thanks, LoriM... - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:16 Aug 26 (0)
• just a thought... - MamaBess 9:25 Aug 26 (0)
• I am a Geometry Heretic... - LoriM 6:52 Aug 26 (0)
• This might make you feel a little better..... - Holly S/NC 21:06 Aug 25 (0)
• How about... - Janet in WA 19:31 Aug 25 (4)
  • Actually, Geometry the Easy Way teaches more geometry via proofs than most high school texts & MUS. Don't let the title mislead you. nm - Taz &Storm's Mom 23:35 Aug 25 (2)
    • Aren't the ....Easy Way books (by Barrons) equivalent to College courses? nt - Donna 8:29 Aug 26 (1)
      • No, they move at a faster pace and cover all topics in most hs level math syllabi, that is the *Easy* series. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:19 Aug 26 (0)
  • Well, she wouldn't get the credit for reading the book, m - StaceyinLA 19:47 Aug 25 (0)
• I hope saying I failed Geometry doesn't make me sound like an idiot - I did go on to college... nt - StaceyinLA 19:18 Aug 25 (0)

A question about drivers ed programs? - Joy in KC 18:21 Aug 25 (0)

A gift of Alpha-Omega Lif Pac math grade 9... - AnnieN 17:38 Aug 25 (6)

• we used Christian Light Units Algebra I which is the same (m) - Sandy C. 15:48 Aug 26 (1)
  • Sandy, thanks so much for the reassurance... - AnnieN 22:31 Aug 26 (0)
• Neve look a gift horse in the mouth... - Taz & Storm's MOm 17:53 Aug 25 (3)
  • Oh, I wasn't going to but... - AnnieN 19:01 Aug 25 (2)
    • Maybe you should ask yourself, "Why am I using Foerster's?"... - Janet 1:52 Aug 26 (1)
      • Thanks for making a very important point!!!! :) - AnnieN 22:28 Aug 26 (0)

Last-minute revision of lit plans for gr 11-12, and could use some suggestions...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:20 Aug 25 (16)

• This may seem like an odd suggestion, but . . . - Dawn K 10:46 Aug 26 (1)
  • I love the Teaching Co! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 14:12 Aug 26 (0)
• A few suggestions: - FLS 21:31 Aug 25 (2)
  • F (can I call you "F"?), why the anti-anthology position if... - StaceyL in Canada 23:26 Aug 25 (1)
    • It seems illogical, doesn't it? (m) - FLS 23:42 Aug 25 (0)
• Not much help, but ... - Cynde 20:56 Aug 25 (1)
  • Actually, I did see those in their catalogue--thanks for the reminder!--nt - Staceyl 21:24 Aug 25 (0)
• I like the Holt , Reinhart & Winston World Literature text. It covers what you're looking for in a text...M - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:01 Aug 25 (5)
  • Stacey, I enclosed a link to the main text page & the isbn for my edition of World Literature - Taz & Storm's Mom 23:50 Aug 25 (3)
    • Thanks, C! (and a question)... - StaceyL in Canada 9:35 Aug 26 (2)
      • There *was* another Carmen, who... - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:31 Aug 26 (1)
        • I hear you--it can be terribly frustrating ot have someone "steal" one's name {grin}...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 14:15 Aug 26 (0)
  • This looks interesting... but (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:59 Aug 25 (0)
• Still musing: maybe an anthology/text isn't the way to go... (m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:42 Aug 25 (2)
  • Do you feel like you need to do both the Iliad and the Odyssey? - Jan P. 22:58 Aug 25 (1)
    • Re: Do you feel like you need to do both the Iliad and the Odyssey? - kate in seattle 0:49 Aug 30 (0)

Graphing Calculator, trying again with direct link thanks - Emily in IL 17:17 Aug 25 (0)

Looking for some "fun" activities/labs to go along with Apologia Biology. Any ideas or websites? Thanks! nt - Pam in TN 14:16 Aug 25 (3)

• Try www.biologycorner.com (nt)......... - Lesley 23:04 Aug 25 (0)
• I posted the same question a bit lower down. In fact, yahoooo. . . Kim in Austin? Can you share the rest of those great ideas? nt - FloridaLisa 21:01 Aug 25 (1)
  • Okay, I'll try to locate the posting. Thanks! nt - Pam in TN 16:11 Aug 26 (0)

Any ideas for an inexpensive U.S. History textbook? - Ann 13:03 Aug 25 (2)

• I saw on ebay - Francheska 20:31 Aug 25 (0)
• Not a textbook but an amazing resource... - Jane in NC 15:23 Aug 25 (0)

Oh, help me with history, lit, Bible and composition.... - Kelli in TN 12:47 Aug 25 (0)

Oh, help me with history, lit, Bible and composition.... - Kelli in TN 12:40 Aug 25 (6)

• More help, please? See inside.... - Kelli in TN 16:48 Aug 25 (0)
• I followed the guidelines offered by SWB & JW in TWTM... more - Taz & Storm's MOm 14:10 Aug 25 (3)
  • Thank you....can you look at this further? - Kelli in TN 14:36 Aug 25 (2)
    • I think your fine. 6-8 credits per year is the current norm, especially with many schools using block sceduling. nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 14:50 Aug 25 (0)
    • Oh, and thanks for sending me straight to the WTM page number. That helped! nt - Kelli in TN 14:36 Aug 25 (0)
• Sorry about the double post, I must need help more than I thought! nt - Kelli in TN 12:47 Aug 25 (0)

What size dry erase board do you own? How much did the board cost? I need onelarger than my currrent 2x3' board. TIA-nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:30 Aug 25 (3)

• You can pick up a large sheet (6ft) at Home Depot for cheap. nt. - Michelle in NC 13:39 Aug 25 (1)
  • Thanks! nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:02 Aug 25 (0)
• oops! Wrong board. nm - T&S's mom 13:33 Aug 25 (0)

To Catherine...Making Movies...Film School - Laurie in CA 9:26 Aug 25 (1)

• Thank you so much, Laurie! This is awesome...(nt) - catherine 2:33 Aug 27 (0)

Does anyone know if Foerster's Algebra II/Trig also has answers and solutions to problems and tests, either... (sm) - Regina in St. Louis 9:17 Aug 25 (12)

• Thank you Beth, and Sharon, for your follow up specifics. (nt) - Regina in St. Louis 18:00 Aug 25 (0)
• Yes... - Beth in OH 10:54 Aug 25 (10)
  • Yikes! They're pricey. Are you planning to sell your set soon? :-) - Janice in NJ 6:35 Aug 26 (1)
    • Sorry, no. Two more students to go.....(nt) - Beth in OH 7:41 Aug 26 (0)
  • May I jump in and ask a question of you Beth...? - Sharon in NY 13:05 Aug 25 (6)
    • forgot to add the link! - Sharon in NY 13:07 Aug 25 (5)
      • You're on the right page... - Beth in OH 15:34 Aug 25 (4)
        • Actually, click where it says Teacher (not Resources) nt. - Beth in OH 15:36 Aug 25 (3)
          • Oh! I see now... another question... - Sharon in NY 15:52 Aug 25 (1)
            • I bought the student text, solutions manual and... - Beth in OH 17:45 Aug 25 (0)
          • Oh! I see now... another question... - Sharon in NY 15:52 Aug 25 (0)
  • Correction about timing... - Beth in OH 11:48 Aug 25 (0)

Argumentation: The Study of Effective Reasoning (by The Teaching Co.): has anyone used this? (m) - Lisa L. in MI 8:48 Aug 25 (2)

• Re: Argumentation: The Study of Effective Reasoning (by The Teaching Co.): has anyone used this? (m) - Connie Cline 8:02 Aug 27 (1)
  • Thank you. This is really helpful. nt - Lisa L. in MI 11:30 Aug 27 (0)

all-inclusive history curriculum? - Angela 7:34 Aug 25 (5)

• Veritas Press's Omnibus program is another Christian program that may meet your needs. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:23 Aug 25 (0)
• There are many roads to Rome... - Anna 7:53 Aug 25 (3)
  • Re: There are many roads to Rome... - Angela 9:18 Aug 25 (2)
    • Maybe, depending on how exact you're looking for... - Laura in CT 8:47 Aug 26 (0)
    • Yes, in general, it would. But you'd have to decide if it would work for YOUR family. Most either love it or hate it. nt - Anna 10:18 Aug 25 (0)

what student planner will help a student track all their assignments on their own (m) - lisaj, 7 4Heaven 2:53 Aug 25 (10)

• Thank you all so much!!! I loved Ria's site and will visit Donna Young too! We will get organized!!! :) nt - lisaj, 7 4Heaven 1:21 Aug 26 (0)
• Franklin Covey planner - Lisa in Orlando 23:24 Aug 25 (0)
• I've found a great source for inexpensive planners (m) - Ria 8:52 Aug 25 (1)
  • These are wonderful!! Thanks for the suggestion! nt - lamb 9:09 Aug 25 (0)
• Sounds like you're looking for.. - Brit 8:49 Aug 25 (0)
• I have my two teens do weekly planning... - Anna 7:42 Aug 25 (1)
  • sorry, I did not see your message first (nt) - Lisa in Orlando 23:26 Aug 25 (0)
• I've not used this, but it is designed for the student to use himself ... (link inside) - Connie in NC 7:14 Aug 25 (2)
  • Rats! The link thing didn't work ... - Connie in NC 7:16 Aug 25 (1)
    • Way overpriced, though - Osmosis Mom 7:34 Aug 25 (0)

I have the Apologia Module 15 Vocab Test Ready to Email - Dawn K 0:32 Aug 25 (3)

• May I have them, as well? Thanks so much! email inside - Pam in TN 10:25 Aug 25 (0)
• Yes, Thank you for the last ones!!! I would love this one as well! - blatylcas 7:11 Aug 25 (0)
• Re: I have the Apologia Module 15 Vocab Test Ready to Email - Janie 7:05 Aug 25 (0)

How is Jacobs compared to Lials.... - Anita 20:07 Aug 24 (2)

• We've used both - Carrie in NC 14:25 Aug 25 (0)
• I can't really compare them directly... - Laura in CT 8:42 Aug 25 (0)

Q: For those of you who use Power-glide Spanish - blatylcas 20:04 Aug 24 (1)

• Re: Q: For those of you who use Power-glide Spanish - Anna 23:51 Aug 24 (0)

Just how necessary (or helpful) is Spielvogel's Western Civ to Omnibus I? (NT) - Beth in Meansville 19:46 Aug 24 (2)

• Beth - I have been in the depths of this and related questions about Omnibus lately... - Lisa in MO 22:13 Aug 24 (1)
  • Thanks! Been meaning to check out that site. nt - Beth in Meansville 8:08 Aug 25 (0)

How would you schedule Saxon Advanced Math.... - Ann 18:41 Aug 24 (1)

• Our approach... - Janet in WA 20:24 Aug 24 (0)

How do you teach from the "Most Commonly Misspelled List of High School Words" to your dc? Does.... - Peggy 18:19 Aug 24 (0)

Stobaugh American Lit again...PLEASE read!! - Dooley 18:15 Aug 24 (2)

• Francheska is correct. (m) - liz 8:52 Aug 25 (0)
• extra books are needed (m) - Francheska 0:01 Aug 25 (0)

Taz & Storm's Mom - did you get the email? (m) - Susan in IL 17:36 Aug 24 (1)

• Well... - Taz & Storm's Mom 20:38 Aug 24 (0)

StaceyinLA - Teaching Co. Chemistry with Apologia schedule - CynthiaOK 17:06 Aug 24 (6)

• I was just coming onto the board to see if anyone had already done this.... - Jan in MO 19:37 Sep 3 (0)
• Thank you SOOO much - this is great! My dd is starting right after Labor Day too (I'm nervous...) nt - StaceyinLA 19:13 Aug 25 (0)
• Cynthia, thank you for your generosity in sharing this. It will help me a lot. nt - Anna 7:49 Aug 25 (3)
  • You're welcome! I knew someone else had asked for it, but couldn't remember who - it was you *grin* (nt) - CynthiaOK 10:27 Aug 25 (2)
    • It was me, thanks so much , we start on Monday nt - Emily in IL 17:05 Aug 25 (1)
      • Ack! My memory needs help - glad you saw the post LOL (nt) - CynthiaOK 23:08 Aug 25 (0)

I`m starting Alg. 1 with my son this year.I`m also wanting to... - Tracey in Cal 16:33 Aug 24 (3)

• 30 mins a week as in 6 minutes per day? - LH 17:12 Aug 24 (2)
  • I was thinking 30 min. for 1 day.He`d be doing word problems... - Tracey in Cal 19:11 Aug 24 (1)
    • Word problems, sounds fine to me - LH 21:07 Aug 24 (0)

Does anyone know where I can purchase Western Civ TE or Instructor Guide? - Staci 14:36 Aug 24 (6)

• Re: 5th ed. - ? 16:57 Aug 24 (0)
• What edition do you have?nt - momofobys 14:40 Aug 24 (4)
  • Re: What edition do you have?nt - Staci 16:44 Aug 24 (3)
    • I have the 5th edition also. Amazon has 2 study guides to go with this.... - momofboys 17:56 Aug 24 (2)
      • Thanks for the ISBNs, but the second one doesn't say study guide (more) - Staci 16:18 Aug 25 (1)
        • No it does not say study guide speciifically but it is. I do not have a teachers manual but the study guides look like enough to me.nt - momofboys 22:02 Aug 25 (0)

Another ? re: Teaching Textbooks inside.... - Pam in TN 14:19 Aug 24 (4)

• There are tests after each chapter. (nt) - Lynn in IL 15:27 Aug 24 (0)
• I think that's it, but - Claire 14:55 Aug 24 (2)
  • I agree with Claire... - Marge 8:24 Aug 25 (1)
    • Oh, you have MADE MY DAY!!! I'll take your advice about the solution cd, - Pam in TN 13:58 Aug 25 (0)

I need some games/activities to help a couple of high schoolers study vocab for the SAT - Michele T. in WA 14:06 Aug 24 (2)

• this had some good ideas - Francheska 0:06 Aug 25 (1)
  • Thanks! There are some great ideas there. nt - Michele T. in WA 12:22 Sep 5 (0)

Critical Thinking Book 1 - Sharon in PA 13:53 Aug 24 (1)

• Critical Thinking Book 1 - An 16:28 Aug 24 (0)

Has anyone ever used Susan's recommendation in TWTM, Wiley's Self- Teaching Guides for science? Opinions please? Thanks! nt - Sharon in NY 11:19 Aug 24 (0)

Question about math relief? - AlisonP 9:54 Aug 24 (3)

• We are using it - m - StaceyinLA 14:06 Aug 24 (1)
  • let me clarify that I meant the first 2 phases of 2 are ample for college PREP - NOT college!! nt - StaceyinLA 14:07 Aug 24 (0)
• we used math relief - nancy in TN 11:47 Aug 24 (0)

Any TOG users or those considering purchase...my comment to a question below re: sequencing of the curriculum - Donna 5:41 Aug 24 (0)

Sharon in PA....if you have a moment.... - Donna 5:39 Aug 24 (0)

September Koine Greek self study group using Machen - Kat Doe 4:49 Aug 24 (2)

• I might be willing! Where/when is it? nt - Nicole in Md 0:19 Aug 25 (1)
  • Here is the latest update - Kat Doe 7:22 Aug 25 (0)

Dd is taking an Apologia Chemistry course with a coop. Is there another resource you've found helpful to use as supplemental for this text? nt - Anna 4:38 Aug 24 (12)

• This is a wonderful online game to teach balancing equations... - Kim IN Austin 0:09 Aug 28 (0)
• Thank you, all. I'm ordering TC Chemistry for HS today (last day of sale, btw) and purchasing a few book resources you've recommended. nt - Anna 7:48 Aug 25 (0)
• Things I am finding useful - Dawn K 15:42 Aug 24 (1)
  • Oh, and I also bought the Teaching Co tapes -- see inside for others - Dawn K 15:44 Aug 24 (0)
• I picked up the Teaching Company's chemistry course and am going to have ds watch to reinforce, someone on the board was working on a sched that lined the two up as far as material order. nm - Emily in IL 5:27 Aug 24 (7)
  • Anna, an FYI - Cardulla's course is designed to help improve a student's chemistry problem solving skills. It's like a mini-math course for chemistry students. - Janice in NJ 10:30 Aug 24 (3)
    • Will it inspire my dd? Does Cardulla's course make the Apologia one more digestible for a non-science minded student? (m)... - Anna 13:03 Aug 24 (2)
      • Hmmm... sparking an interest? - Janice in NJ 18:04 Aug 24 (0)
      • Not exactly what you're looking for but ... - Laura in WA 13:20 Aug 24 (0)
  • Teaching Company SuperStar Teachers High School Series, Chemistry wih Frank Cardulla - Emily in IL 9:18 Aug 24 (1)
    • Got it.. thanks, Emily. nt - Anna 10:18 Aug 24 (0)
  • Can you post the *exact* title or course number so I can go check it out at their site? Tia. nt - Anna 6:04 Aug 24 (0)

For those needing a graphing calculator, more - Emily in IL 4:31 Aug 24 (3)

• trying link again, didn't take - Emily in IL 4:32 Aug 24 (2)
  • I got to the link... - LoriM 14:43 Aug 24 (0)
  • I can't get to the site by copying and pasting this link...could you please try again? (nt) - Sandy 11:48 Aug 24 (0)

Has anyone tried anything from the "Portable Professor" series at B&N? I picked up "What Would Socrates Do? The History of Moral Thought and Ethics" taught by Peter Kreeft and I am really enjoying it. Just thought I would mention it. nt - karenciavo 0:21 Aug 24 (10)

• so should I be planning a run to BN to buy this if they have it even if I really shouldn't at the moment? (m) - Aria 14:25 Aug 24 (1)
  • The ISBN is 0-7607-5012-2. I'm not going to talk you into spending money you shouldn't. LOL - karenciavo 16:20 Aug 24 (0)
• hmm... I just went to BN.com and I didn't see that particular one... - Aria 13:58 Aug 24 (4)
  • Yikes, you're right, Aria. I can't find it either. Better pick it up the next time I'm in the store. (some more) - Janie 14:11 Aug 24 (3)
    • oh yes (drools over the website/catalog) but I'm finding it hard to justify the expense at this point (once I'm done with grad school and have more free time maybe) - I've been trying to keep a running list of folks on here's favorites, but I have a few questions for everyone (inside) - Aria 14:19 Aug 24 (2)
      • Re: oh yes (drools over the website/catalog) but I'm finding it hard to justify the expense at this point (once I'm done with grad school and have more free time maybe) - I've been trying to keep a running list of folks on here's favorites, but I have a few questions for everyone (inside) - Janie 14:34 Aug 24 (1)
        • woah you've got a lot! (m) - Aria 14:45 Aug 24 (0)
• I just heard this series advertised on the radio (I think!) yesterday, thought it sounded interesting n/t - Aria 10:04 Aug 24 (0)
• Thanks for posting this Karen! I've thought a lot about g - Janie 3:03 Aug 24 (1)
  • Oops; I've thought about getting it because I love Kreeft's books. Will do now! (nt) - Janir 3:13 Aug 24 (0)

Anyone care to offer comments on our American lit plan? ... and questions too. - Cynde 19:40 Aug 23 (4)

• Thanks ladies - I appreciate it! :o) nt - Cynde 17:39 Aug 24 (0)
• The Notgrass Way... - Corby 6:12 Aug 24 (0)
• Re: Anyone care to offer comments on our American lit plan? ... and questions too. - Lene 21:57 Aug 23 (0)
• Yes, yes, yes, and still an honors course IMHO. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 20:56 Aug 23 (0)

Need help with Lial Algebra - PB in OK 19:35 Aug 23 (6)

• Ladies, thanks so much for your valuable input. I appreciate it greatly!! Pam - PB in OK 11:59 Aug 24 (0)
• I didn't ask the question but REALLY appreciate the info from everyone! Thanks! - MaryM 9:56 Aug 24 (0)
• You could purchase the Te Solutions but I think you would find yourself getting little use out of it... - Anna 3:56 Aug 24 (0)
• I agree with Jann... - faith 22:59 Aug 23 (0)
• Lials... - Jann in TX 22:13 Aug 23 (1)
  • If you use this link make sure you check out the "valuepack" deals - Carrie in NC 5:44 Aug 24 (0)

How many hours should my ds be completing to get credit for English, Hist., Science etc.... - Kim 18:58 Aug 23 (1)

• I think there's a discussion about hours and credit a bit father down the page, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 19:20 Aug 23 (0)

Do I need a graphing calculator for Jacob's Algebra 1? Is there a solution manual (with things worked out, not just answers) nt - Chris in VA 17:52 Aug 23 (3)

• Definitely not... - LoriM 4:53 Aug 24 (0)
• No need for a graphing calculator, but go ahead and get one so your student knows how to use it when he gets to Algebra 2. KPzz had a good idea of adding a weekly "learn something new about your calculator" requirement to her daughter's math class. nt - Annette in WA 20:16 Aug 23 (0)
• No Solutions Manual,unfortunately. No need for a graphing calculator either.nt - MaryM 18:18 Aug 23 (0)

Lial's Intro. Algebra - reasonable schedule for 7th grader? - CynthiaOK 13:16 Aug 23 (4)

• Thanks! Now I can go work on his schedule (nt) - CynthiaOK 5:55 Aug 24 (0)
• I covered this in my reply above to PB in OK. (m)... - Anna 4:04 Aug 24 (0)
• We schedule - Jann in TX 22:16 Aug 23 (0)
• I'm just starting Lial's Intro. Algebra with my 8th grader (m) - Michelle in MO 14:05 Aug 23 (0)

10th grader...Abeka/Stewart/Warriners---Help me Janet in WA - Tammi 10:44 Aug 23 (12)

• Thanks, Everyone! I appreciate your insights. nt - Tammi 23:22 Sep 5 (0)
• Abeka results - Karen in AZ 9:27 Aug 24 (0)
• English - Gwen in VA 15:01 Aug 23 (1)
  • Wow! That's refreshing!!! Thanks so much :) nt - Smilin now Tammi 15:33 Aug 23 (0)
• Stewart/Abeka/Rod and Staff experience here... - Beth in OH 13:51 Aug 23 (3)
  • You're right... - Janet in WA 15:58 Aug 23 (0)
  • What level would you say.... - Tammi 15:16 Aug 23 (1)
    • Hmmm... - Beth in OH 15:36 Aug 23 (0)
• Well, I may not be the best person to answer this particular question... - Janet in WA 11:41 Aug 23 (3)
  • So... what comes before Stewart? IYHO (m) - Tammi 15:05 Aug 23 (2)
    • Before Stewart, I liked... - Janet in WA 15:56 Aug 23 (1)
      • And... - Janet in WA 16:02 Aug 23 (0)

Anyone used AO for - Susan in IL 8:21 Aug 23 (0)

Faith in VA-question about NARS - Zee 8:05 Aug 23 (4)

• Thanks (nt) - Zee 10:36 Aug 24 (0)
• Not Faith, but.... - Brenda in MA 14:28 Aug 23 (0)
• If Faith doesn't answer you it's because she's away on vacation this week (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 13:06 Aug 23 (0)
• I've not used either but have heard only good things from others about Clonlara. Ask at "TWTMHighSchool" Yahoo group. nt - Anna 8:13 Aug 23 (0)

Saxon 8/7, then Alg 1 ok? - AnnieN 6:06 Aug 23 (6)

• Re: Saxon 8/7, then Alg 1 ok? - Brenda in MA 14:31 Aug 23 (2)
  • Thanks, Brenda! (m) - Karen in Atlanta 9:46 Aug 24 (0)
  • Thank you... - AnnieN 19:04 Aug 23 (0)
• Can't speak from experience but *can* speak from the perspective of someone who has "done her homework". :-) (m) - Sharon in SC 8:30 Aug 23 (2)
  • We plan to use both 87 and Alg 1/2 both... - LH 17:14 Aug 24 (0)
  • Thanks so much! - AnnieN 8:59 Aug 23 (0)

Lial's Algebra (Alg 2/Trig), where to find reviews? where to buy? - teachingsix 20:49 Aug 22 (3)

• If you buy it new - Carrie in NC 5:50 Aug 24 (0)
• As far as reviews, there's a few posts around here! :-) Also---a good place to buy would be addall.com (m) - Michelle in MO 14:16 Aug 23 (0)
• Try ebay for purchasing - I had excellent luck getting Intro. Algebra there (nt) - CynthiaOK 14:00 Aug 23 (0)

This is probably for K-8, but with all the Lial users here, I thought I'd post it here first - m - StaceyinLA 20:33 Aug 22 (9)

• I agree with Anna (m) - Michelle in MO 14:11 Aug 23 (0)
• My 11yo is using Lial 's BCM after completing R&S 6. (m) - Holly S/NC 10:25 Aug 23 (0)
• BCM is a review of (m) - Valerie (TX) 4:26 Aug 23 (1)
  • Yes, very helpful - my son is in 5th grade - m - StaceyinLA 7:04 Aug 23 (0)
• Before BCM, I'd want my dc to know their math facts very well. That's it! I'd say not to start it until gr 5-6. nt - Anna 4:23 Aug 23 (4)
  • To address your question regarding other programs... - Anna 5:22 Aug 23 (3)
    • I am in total agreement here - m - StaceyinLA 7:01 Aug 23 (2)
      • RCurriculum had this much correct, imo- not using math texts until dc were older... just teaching counting and math facts. nt - Anna 7:14 Aug 23 (0)
      • Oh, yeah... - Anna 7:10 Aug 23 (0)

Wheelock's Latin - anyone buy the vocab cards? - Aria 19:14 Aug 22 (11)

• Aria - what made you decide to do Wheelock's? - Michele in IL 20:40 Aug 22 (2)
  • I'm doing both! (yes I've gone crazy!) - Aria 6:26 Aug 23 (1)
    • should have also added... - Aria 6:29 Aug 23 (0)
• Re: Wheelock's Latin - anyone buy the vocab cards? - Michele in IL 20:38 Aug 22 (0)
• Yes. They are WELL worth the money. (m) - Kathleen 19:32 Aug 22 (6)
  • Yes, I agree. I also use (with my 2 older boys and myself) the Latin Reader, Grote's study guide, and the workbook. (more) - catherine 9:21 Aug 23 (5)
    • Wheelock's 6th ed answer key - Michele in IL 21:10 Aug 25 (0)
    • supposedly... - Aria 10:19 Aug 23 (3)
      • Wheelock's answer key - Amanda 19:13 Aug 24 (1)
        • well we'll see how far I get... - Aria 23:33 Aug 25 (0)
      • Aria... - AnnieN 10:38 Aug 23 (0)

Lamenting the angst of my 14yods & home school - PaulaW 17:20 Aug 22 (13)

• My kids are both younger, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:21 Aug 23 (1)
  • Yes, this too... interest-based groups... - Anna 10:23 Aug 23 (0)
• The social needs are real; it's part of the preparation for adult independence - Paula H 8:04 Aug 23 (3)
  • Good advice and to add one thing we had to do... - Anna 10:18 Aug 23 (2)
    • Same here. After living in the country, we moved to the suburbs for our teens' sake and it's working great.nm - Auntie Em 14:19 Aug 23 (1)
      • Yeah, not to say that all families of teens need to be in the city but for some of us, it works best. nt - Anna 14:52 Aug 23 (0)
• We have survived this problem... - Beth in OH 7:02 Aug 23 (0)
• You don't have a homeschool coop within driving distance where ds could take a course with others his age? We're doing that this year with oldest. nt - Anna 5:28 Aug 23 (1)
  • He has done this twice (m) - PaulaW 8:15 Aug 23 (0)
• Do you have objections re sending him to the local public school with his friends? (nm) - Andee 2:56 Aug 23 (1)
  • It is at this time, a family decision to home school. nt - PaulaW 8:49 Aug 23 (0)
• Same issues here - Liz in Northern CA 21:26 Aug 22 (0)
• Re: Lamenting the angst of my 14yods & home school - Mary in GA 18:31 Aug 22 (0)

Looking for a computer-based HS program for a 15 year old - Lisa 14:43 Aug 22 (5)

• You might have her look into K12. (m) - Susan in MO 21:35 Aug 23 (0)
• I believe that Alpha Omega has one called Switched On Schoolhouse. nt. - suzeintn 15:05 Aug 22 (3)
  • Be aware that these are the LifePac's on computer. We did - K-FL 11:08 Aug 23 (2)
    • SOS Math has been revised - Marge 11:29 Aug 23 (1)
      • Thanks for the up-date. :o) I'll keep that info in mind. nt - K-FL 9:19 Aug 24 (0)

need help learning graphing calculator - nancy in TN 9:36 Aug 22 (4)

• thanks for all your help! - nancy in TN 12:55 Aug 22 (0)
• Re: need help learning graphing calculator - MaryM 10:07 Aug 22 (2)
  • Re: need help learning graphing calculator - LauraC 10:19 Aug 22 (1)
    • I am worried about this - does every curric require a graphing calculator (more) - lisaj, 7 4Heaven 2:55 Aug 25 (0)

Help for High School (Brave Writer writing manual) - Julie Bogart 8:22 Aug 22 (0)

Would anyone happen to have a schedule for The Art of Argument? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 7:56 Aug 22 (1)

• I have one I did for my co-op... - Laurel in CA 18:09 Aug 23 (0)

Re: Has anyone used Stobaugh with success (link to that discussion?)? - Suzanne in MN 7:13 Aug 22 (3)

• dd is using it in co-op right now (m) - Sandy C. 10:09 Aug 22 (0)
• need help with high school English, have Strobough lit books... - nancy in TN 9:46 Aug 22 (1)
  • Did C. Duffy mention these in her new "Picks" book?m - Suzanne in MN 19:36 Aug 23 (0)

Rhetoric-level Q's for Am Hist - Karen in Kennesaw 6:50 Aug 22 (5)

• Re: Rhetoric-level Q's for Am Hist - Karen in Kennesaw 20:45 Aug 25 (0)
• 10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports, and Speecjes: Intriguing, Original Research Topics for Every Student's Need by Kathyrun Lamm provides... - Taz & storm's Mom 12:08 Aug 22 (2)
  • Re: 10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports, and Speecjes: Intriguing, Original Research Topics for Every Student's Need by Kathyrun Lamm provides... - Melissa 15:42 Aug 22 (1)
    • I checked a copy out from the library, but B&N or Amzon online sells the book, too. nm - Taz & SXtorm's Mom 15:46 Aug 22 (0)
• Have you checked out the SG for Hakim's series? That would be my first choice since it's designed to work with your spine. nt - Anna 7:30 Aug 22 (0)

Usefulness of the Latin language - Rebecca 20:56 Aug 21 (4)

• All I can say is . . . - Jenny in Florida 7:30 Aug 22 (0)
• Re: Usefulness of the Latin language - Sandy C. 6:20 Aug 22 (0)
• Re: Usefulness of the Latin language - Jackie H. 21:46 Aug 21 (1)
  • "articlues?".....I meant "articles" but in retrospect, perhaps a "clue" is what they need! LOL nt - Jackie H. 21:48 Aug 21 (0)

Socrates Cafe Discussion groups - Diane in MN 17:53 Aug 21 (0)

Looking for opinions on movies, Gods and Generals and Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Johnny Depp) more... - Jackie H. 13:38 Aug 21 (22)

• I loved Gods & Generals! - Marge 11:18 Aug 23 (2)
  • We love it too! The movie even caused us to name our fifth son, Thomas Jackson! :) - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 3:19 Aug 25 (1)
    • Lisa, You've gotta read this book..... - Marge 8:06 Aug 25 (0)
• According to my CW buff (major reenactor!)... - Danielle 8:50 Aug 23 (1)
  • My dh... - 0:-) Angela 4:53 Aug 24 (0)
• Nationally renowed Civil War Professor and author Bud Robertson says G & G is most historically accurate CW movie ever made... - Cathy in Blacksburg 12:14 Aug 22 (4)
  • Hey, Cathy, did you know Robertson is going to be in RM on Saturday giving a lecture for library's book festival. I won't be there. :) (nt) - Janie 15:11 Aug 22 (0)
  • ok, so obviously BIG APOLOGY for my bad memory... lol - I feel so bad about having started all of this - sorry folks, it wasn't intentional...n/t - Aria 12:57 Aug 22 (2)
    • Aria, don't feel that way! It's just that we Virginian's take an almost sinful amount of pride in Robertson. And we defend a good southerner to the end! (nt) - Janie 15:16 Aug 22 (1)
      • LOL - no I understand - I just felt bad that everyone felt they had to use their own favorite history person to defend the movie because of my big mouth, LOL n/t - Aria (who is still wondering now which movie it was Doc didn't like) 18:58 Aug 22 (0)
• Have you read any reviews of Sleepy Hollow? The ones I read said - Allison 11:54 Aug 22 (0)
• I didn't see Gods and Generals b/c my history major friends said it was not very historically accurate - Aria 20:23 Aug 21 (9)
  • My Civil War history buff husband said... - 0:-) Angela 6:22 Aug 22 (3)
    • Yes, I also understand that it's very accurate. nt - Anna 18:15 Aug 22 (1)
      • Oops, I was thinking of the book. Sorry.. I've never seen the film. nt - Anna 18:16 Aug 22 (0)
    • just as a slight defense of my prof (whom I'm now wondering why I heard what I did from my friend)... - Aria (who admits her hearsay must be wrong =) 10:10 Aug 22 (0)
  • In what way is it "not very historically accurate"? nt - Cathy in CA 22:12 Aug 21 (4)
    • I don't remember the specifics, just that they and the prof were rather aggrivated when they all went to see it together, but... - Aria 2:19 Aug 22 (3)
      • With a kind spirit, I beg to differ..... - Janie 6:00 Aug 22 (2)
        • thats fine - I guess I should have added that our prof is rather odd, lol - Aria (who shouldn't go around spreading other peoples opinions I don't reckon, lol) 8:35 Aug 22 (1)
          • Or, he doesn't know anything past the pc view of the civil war. - Holly 21:15 Aug 22 (0)
• If they could stand Gladiator (I couldn't!) they can stand Sleepy Hollow. It is R for some violence (hey, it IS a Hussian who is after heads to replace his ...!!) BTW I just bought this for my ds, 14. nt - JFS in IL 16:15 Aug 21 (0)

Getting frustrated with my 9th grader......when will he learn? - Kim 13:37 Aug 21 (5)

• I agree with the posts below, and don't have anything (m) - Martha in NM 13:45 Aug 22 (0)
• Yes, frequently - Lene in CO 19:58 Aug 21 (0)
• How detailed are you with your instructions. It was a BIG leap for Taz from logic stage expectations to rhetoric. Is... - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:51 Aug 21 (1)
  • Learning styles? - Susan in NC 6:22 Aug 22 (0)
• Are you certain your instructions are clear? Are you certain that he doesn't have comprehension problems and truly doesn't understand your directions? Or - Donna S 17:21 Aug 21 (0)

How do you use Sparknotes? - Cynde 10:52 Aug 21 (11)

• Your right, TWEM, states to skip the preface of a book. I use SNs - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:47 Aug 21 (10)
  • Thanks and a question or two... m - Cynde 17:11 Aug 22 (1)
    • I like your idea, Cynde, of giving the essay prompt before reading the text. More - Taz & Storm's Mom 6:34 Aug 23 (0)
  • What a great idea. With all the questions about literary guides... - ValinBC 13:18 Aug 21 (7)
    • And makes *grading* easier since Sparknotes.com & Enotes.com gives answers to... - Taz& Storm's Mom 18:38 Aug 21 (6)
      • Q for Taz & Storm's mom about Spark Notes - Brenda in MA 6:41 Aug 22 (5)
        • You can't subscribe to Sparknotes. You either read online, pay for PDF format, or purchase in book form. Enotes offers subscriptions. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 7:33 Aug 22 (4)
          • One more question... - Brenda in MA 17:44 Aug 22 (2)
            • My I prefer Enotes due to the wealth of information provided for each work: historical notes, biography of author, media connections, illustrations, photos, art, essay outlines & prompts, etc. Also, - Taz & Storm's Mom 6:43 Aug 23 (1)
              • Thanks again! nt - Brenda in MA 3:22 Aug 24 (0)
          • thanks for clarifying. nt - Brenda in MA 17:35 Aug 22 (0)

Letter of Recommendation...help - Kim IN Austin 10:37 Aug 21 (2)

• My general outline... - GVA 5:18 Aug 22 (0)
• Re: As you can see, I'm not a typing teacher either :) nt - Kim in Austin 14:07 Aug 21 (0)

Re:Stobaugh Literature,revised editions, questions (Ria?) - Suzanne in MN 9:48 Aug 21 (3)

• He and I both taught at Aleithia, but I have not used his materials. (m) - Ria 14:45 Aug 21 (2)
  • Re: He and I both taught at Aleithia, but I have not used his materials. (m) - Rick Patton 13:41 Sep 3 (0)
  • Thanks, Ria (nt) - Suzanne in MN 7:16 Aug 22 (0)

My last Lial question: Do you finish the BCM book before going into the Intro Algebra? m - StaceyinLA 7:16 Aug 21 (4)

• Finish BCM first... - Jann in TX 11:08 Aug 21 (0)
• Without pulling the book off the shelf... - Jean in Wisc. 9:26 Aug 21 (2)
  • That is correct. Beginning chapters were basicly both review and brushing up on anything dd was weak in. Last chapters... pre-algebra. nt - Anna 10:36 Aug 21 (1)
    • Yes, to clarify.. youngest dd is doing entire text of BCM before starting Intro Alg. nt - Anna 11:22 Aug 21 (0)

Has anyone used Sonlight's British Literature to prepare for the AP Literature test? (more) - Auntie Em 5:44 Aug 21 (2)

• Check the Sonlight board for Brit Lit - Moira in MA 8:19 Aug 21 (1)
  • Thanks. Also, I found a woman in our church that used Sonlight British Lit. and she'll let me look at the IG. nm - Auntie Em 20:56 Aug 21 (0)

Regarding Scheduling and planners - Dee 22:26 Aug 20 (0)

yay I'm through the first 10 chapters of Don Quixote! - Aria 21:23 Aug 20 (2)

• Oh, I hear ya.....:) - kjs 22:09 Aug 21 (1)
  • lol, well I am through chapter 14 now... - Aria 15:19 Aug 22 (0)

How fast to go through Saxon Algebra 1? Is 5 months too fast? - Amy 20:02 Aug 20 (3)

• Hard to say . . - LH 12:33 Aug 21 (0)
• I would not push completing algebra in 5 months since the course is - Taz & storm's Mom 23:46 Aug 20 (0)
• Well, I wouldn't say it was "normal"... - Janet in WA 21:05 Aug 20 (0)

Can someone take the time to type & post 2-3 paragraphs & a couple of end of section activities for Human Odyssey? I wish to - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:59 Aug 20 (2)

• chapter review page - Susan in IL 7:09 Aug 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Susan. After blotching your email 2 times, I think three's a charm, and you'll get it this time. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:43 Aug 21 (0)

You all must order the DVDs for the classroom & AP social studies catalogs from... - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:50 Aug 20 (1)

• Re: I use this company a lot as well (more inside) - Dawn K 11:28 Aug 22 (0)

Anyone with experience using BJU and Tapestry of Grace? - Susan A. 15:52 Aug 20 (1)

• We use Tapestry of Grace... - Kathy D 17:04 Aug 20 (0)

If you could have changed something in middle school years what would it have been? - MIKKI 14:07 Aug 20 (14)

• I would have done two years of grammar in one, then move on... - ValinBC 13:21 Aug 21 (0)
• Would approach the middle years as an exploration of different topics (less textbooky), and incorporated more writing based on those interests. nm - Donna S 23:35 Aug 20 (0)
• Me, too --- writing in particular....I would have required more....(nt) - Heather C (Canada) 21:16 Aug 20 (0)
• I would have been much tougher and demanded much more in all areas. (nt) - Janie 14:40 Aug 20 (10)
  • Thanks... - MIKKI 20:08 Aug 22 (0)
  • My sister told me the same thing when I asked that question (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:24 Aug 21 (0)
  • Same here. (nft) - bluebonnetmom 6:19 Aug 21 (0)
  • Ditto. nt - Annette in WA 19:28 Aug 20 (0)
  • Definitely. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:55 Aug 20 (0)
  • Yep.. same here. nt - Anna 16:11 Aug 20 (0)
  • Agree. My 3rd child is getting the benefit of this... - Jean in Wisc. 15:24 Aug 20 (3)
    • This sounds quite similar to what I am doing with my 5th grader - LH 12:38 Aug 21 (0)
    • Okay, but what do you mean by tougher? m - Sara M 8:19 Aug 21 (1)
      • Tougher? - Jean in Wisc. 21:07 Aug 21 (0)

Would anyone know of a good dictionary for 8th grade and up?nt - Tracey in Cal 12:35 Aug 20 (3)

• I'm in the market for an electronic one--Franklin looks good. - Jean in Wisc. 15:26 Aug 20 (1)
  • My dd got a Franklin Dictionary/Thesaurus for 7th grade.... - Laurel in CA 19:35 Aug 21 (0)
• Almost any version of the Oxford English Dictionary gets our vote! - susan in ct 13:14 Aug 20 (0)

Would anyone know of a good dictionary for 8th grade and up?nt - Tracey in Cal 12:35 Aug 20 (0)

Which Lial book is equivalent to Saxon Alg 2? - MaryM 8:52 Aug 20 (2)

• Oldest dd will soon be starting Lial's Intermediate Algebra. It's equiv to an Alg 2 course. nt - Anna 8:55 Aug 20 (1)
  • Thanks! (NT) - MaryM 9:07 Aug 20 (0)

Doubting Math Plan - Lisa TX 23:07 Aug 19 (12)

• I guess we're the only family who used and liked Foerster's pre-calculus & calculus texts. More - Taz & Storm's Mom 22:30 Aug 20 (7)
  • Keys Press - Lisa TX 22:42 Aug 20 (6)
    • Don't confuse Key Curriculum Press, the publisher, with the Keys to books...totally different animals...More - Taz & Storm's Mom 23:29 Aug 20 (5)
      • Forgot to mention that Foerster does not have a beginning algebra text. His series begins with - Taz & Storm's Mom 23:36 Aug 20 (4)
        • Link to Foerster's Algebra I....(more) - KarenH 16:20 Aug 21 (1)
          • Thanks, I already took a look at the text earlier. I always thought... - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:45 Aug 21 (0)
        • Where did you get your precalculus book? - Lisa TX 6:08 Aug 21 (1)
          • I purchased Taz's pre-calculus set from Follett's, & piece mealed... - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:09 Aug 21 (0)
• Chalkdust - What textbook? - Lisa TX 15:30 Aug 20 (1)
  • Chalkdust- Textbook ..more - Susan 4:08 Aug 21 (0)
• Re: Doubting Math Plan - Sally 13:08 Aug 20 (0)
• We are really satisfied with Chalkdust... - Susan 6:28 Aug 20 (0)

Can anyone tell me how many hours equal one hs credit? nm - Whitney in KY 21:02 Aug 19 (9)

• Thanks everyone! nm - Whitney in KY 18:18 Aug 21 (0)
• Time spent on task or content based method.......(more).... - Lesley 12:34 Aug 21 (0)
• Carnegie Foundation says 120 (nt) - Jenny in Florida 21:23 Aug 19 (6)
  • Jenny, do you follow that, or go by the 135 hours stated in the FL Guide? (sm) - Jodi-FL 7:03 Aug 20 (5)
    • Well, we always go over, anyway . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:23 Aug 20 (4)
      • makes sense... - Aria 21:31 Aug 20 (2)
        • Thanks for the info. I'm not really worried about it (m) - Jenny in Florida 8:04 Aug 22 (1)
          • lol - oh I understand that too... - Aria 8:38 Aug 22 (0)
      • Okay, I found the Florida Statute . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:40 Aug 20 (0)

Not sure I like Foerster's Alg/Trig; what do you use for Alg 2/Trig? - teachingsix 20:47 Aug 19 (3)

• Can't compare, but we used Lial's Intermediate and.... - Carrie in NC 13:50 Aug 20 (0)
• No, we didn't like the text either. Liked Lial's a lot better. nm - Donna S 0:20 Aug 20 (1)
  • Here too. nt - Anna 5:50 Aug 20 (0)

Has anyone used enotes.com for literature (some of it is free)? nm - Peggy in GA 19:31 Aug 19 (1)

• We have a paid subscription (basic $49.99) til the end of October with unlimited access to ALL guides & notes. M - Taz & storm's Mom 19:03 Aug 20 (0)

For high school guys, would you recommend Pride & Prejudice over Emma? nm - Peggy in GA 19:27 Aug 19 (2)

• my personal bias is for P&P - Lisa in Orlando 23:08 Aug 19 (0)
• Re: For high school guys, would you recommend Pride & Prejudice over Emma? nm - Kathleen 19:50 Aug 19 (0)

Family "togetherness" and the resistant child.... (m) - StaceyL in Canada 19:03 Aug 19 (13)

• Book suggestion... - Brenda in MA 18:36 Aug 21 (1)
  • Yes--this was mentioned on the General board, and by a friend of mine elsewhere. Thanks for the third recommendation; I'll have to get it!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:47 Aug 21 (0)
• Thanks for everyones thoughts... - StaceyLin Canada 16:30 Aug 21 (1)
  • Going through the exact same thing. - Jan P. 19:06 Aug 21 (0)
• I haven't read your other responses by your ds is not unlike my dd in many ways (m) - Anne in Ore 15:37 Aug 20 (0)
• Went through something similar - Carrie in NC 14:10 Aug 20 (1)
  • Patient and wise advice, Carrie. Taking the long view is probably best. (NT - Lene 19:52 Aug 21 (0)
• Re: Family "togetherness" and the resistant child.... (m) - Lene in CO 6:55 Aug 20 (1)
  • Some of what you describe, I went through mostly w/youngest dc. We're on the tail end of it now 8-). nt - Anna 8:38 Aug 20 (0)
• Stacey... - Anna 6:05 Aug 20 (0)
• I'm also going through this (m) - Sara M 20:35 Aug 19 (1)
  • I hear you, Sara... - StaceyL in Canada 5:36 Aug 20 (0)
• I have a 14 yob as well... - Whitney in KY 20:22 Aug 19 (0)

Does anyone know of a Web Design Program for the beginner.nt - Sandy 16:07 Aug 19 (1)

• Front Page is probably the easiest GUI to interface with in my opinion. sm - FruitLoops 17:00 Aug 19 (0)

Anyone here use the Teaching Companies How to Become a SuperStar Student? Reviews? (nt) - Margaret H 13:50 Aug 19 (6)

• Here's a link to a free lecture from this series - Laura in CT 4:34 Aug 20 (0)
• Just sat my 9th and 8th grader down to watch it over the past week.....more - Jackie H. 21:22 Aug 19 (1)
  • Glad to hear I made a good choice 8-). We'll have to watch it this next week. nt - Anna 6:08 Aug 20 (0)
• No experience yet.. just got it.. obviously thought it was worth buying 8-). nt - Anna 17:42 Aug 19 (0)
• Mom watched it here - Julie in MN 15:43 Aug 19 (0)
• Meant "Teaching Company's" (nt) - Margaret H 13:51 Aug 19 (0)

Do you give one or two credits for completion of Saxon Advanced Math? - Ann 12:05 Aug 19 (4)

• I awarded two credits for it... - Janet in WA 21:13 Aug 20 (0)
• Here's the deal...(m) - Kathleen 12:52 Aug 19 (2)
  • Thanks! - Ann 12:59 Aug 19 (1)
    • Yes, that's one way you can do it...(m) - Kathleen 16:02 Aug 19 (0)

Laura in PA (or others using World History the Easy Way): - Kareni 11:09 Aug 19 (2)

• I am using this myself, for self-education (m) - Laura in PA 11:29 Aug 19 (1)
  • Thanks for your answer, Laura. You've given me more food for thought. (nm) - Kareni 20:28 Aug 23 (0)

Really down today. One of daughters has decided to return to public school - Sandy 10:43 Aug 19 (6)

• Don't be discouraged...(m) - Susan in TX 14:33 Aug 24 (0)
• Re-read your post at a better time... - ValinBC 8:41 Aug 22 (0)
• Three things to consider: sports clubs, two years to maturity, your 2nd child (soon to be loneyly) - ValinBC 13:27 Aug 21 (0)
• I am this year.... - LauraC 5:37 Aug 20 (0)
• Oh Sandy.... - Cathy in CA 13:08 Aug 19 (1)
  • Here's a link to the Virtual Seminar.... - Cathy in CA 13:09 Aug 19 (0)

Chris in VA - One more schedule question - Lisa in MO 10:36 Aug 19 (1)

• Wow! Someone needs my advice! (glowing) m - Chris in VA 17:51 Aug 23 (0)

One more for Jann or StaceyL - can you post the ISBN for the Introductory Algebra 7th ed. DVT's?? Thanks - nt - StaceyinLA 9:50 Aug 19 (8)

• Which sets are you looking for? - Christi/NC 12:17 Aug 19 (0)
• I got these for less than $15 on half.com - Christi/NC 12:09 Aug 19 (0)
• ISBN - Jann in TX 10:30 Aug 19 (5)
  • Gosh I am illiterate! I have put it in the search box in the upper left corner of the page and NOTHING comes up for any of the ISBN's - What am I doing wrong?? nt - StaceyinLA 10:56 Aug 19 (4)
    • HUMM just put in the number only and click search... - Jann in TX 12:37 Aug 19 (3)
      • I did get the 7th ed Algebra DVT's to come up on ecampus - they just must not have the 6th ed. BCM DVT's - nt - StaceyinLA 12:49 Aug 19 (1)
        • Im not sure they made the DVTs for the 6th edition... - Jann in TX 21:48 Aug 19 (0)
      • I put it in and got it at half.com (the 7th ed), but nothing at ecampus - nt - StaceyinLA 12:45 Aug 19 (0)

Writing for 100 Days....anyone familiar with this? If so, can you give me a review? grade range? (nt) - Margaret H 9:47 Aug 19 (2)

• only used it for a few days... - Anita in PA 10:46 Aug 19 (1)
  • Thanks, Anita. (nt) - Margaret H 13:30 Aug 19 (0)

By Rhetoric, should I have my ds memorize poetry or do more analysing instead? - Judy 9:05 Aug 19 (0)

JANN - just wanted to say THANK YOU for your help with the Lial stuff. You are wonderful! nt - StaceyinLA 8:49 Aug 19 (0)

StaceylinCanada - please read my post below about Lial editions/DVT's - nt - StaceyinLA 8:04 Aug 19 (10)

• Answered you there.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 8:21 Aug 19 (9)
  • Thanks so much - I bought the 6th ed books and am planning to get the 7th DVT's - m - StaceyinLA 8:44 Aug 19 (8)
    • Fellow Stacey.... - StaceyL in Canada 13:58 Aug 19 (1)
      • I am only buying the book for BCM as well - m - StaceyinLA 7:13 Aug 21 (0)
    • what is DVT and BCM? - Francheska 8:51 Aug 19 (5)
      • Does it matter (more) - Francheska 9:08 Aug 19 (2)
        • FYI, if you do decide to purchase any of this, my purchase of the solutions manual DID go through so now I have 2 - I can part with one... nt - StaceyinLA 9:52 Aug 19 (0)
        • The preferences here are - m - StaceyinLA 9:46 Aug 19 (0)
      • The DVT is the Digital Video Tutor and the BCM is the Basic College Math - both done by Margaret Lial - nt - StaceyinLA 8:52 Aug 19 (1)
        • Actually the DVT has other teachers on it, but it is made to go with the books by Lial... nt - StaceyinLA 8:53 Aug 19 (0)

Teaching co. comments on Fagan & McInerney - Luanne 6:52 Aug 19 (1)

• McInerney is good... - Jill W. 8:06 Aug 19 (0)

Human Biology: any online/correspondence courses available-looking for my 13 yod. (nt) - Margaret H 6:41 Aug 19 (6)

• It's not an online course but I came across " Understanding the Human Body" course at the Teaching Company website that might be interesting.nt - Jee in NC 10:41 Aug 19 (5)
  • It's even on sale!!! nt - Margaret H 13:52 Aug 19 (3)
    • And it's really good! (nt) - Janie 14:39 Aug 19 (2)
      • That's good to know. Do you think it would overwhelm a bright (but not brainiac) 13 yog? (nt) - Margaret H 15:58 Aug 19 (1)
        • Portions of it might. But he uses lots of computer graphics and that kind of keeps you watching. (nt) - Janie 5:10 Aug 20 (0)
  • Thanks! nt - Margaret H 13:31 Aug 19 (0)

Standard Deviants Chemistry Opinions Please - MamaBess 6:27 Aug 19 (4)

• Thank you all so much! nt. - MamaBes 12:56 Aug 19 (0)
• Imo, Standard Deviant DVD's are good either for review or to wet the appetite where there is none... not so much as a complete course. nt - Anna 12:20 Aug 19 (0)
• We borrowed this from the library - Ruth in Ottawa 12:02 Aug 19 (0)
• Re: Standard Deviants Chemistry Opinions Please - Jenny in Florida 11:24 Aug 19 (0)

Dawn K-- Apologia Vocab - Francheska 21:22 Aug 18 (0)

Does anyone know of a computer graphics course/software that a high school student could self teach? - Jan P. 21:21 Aug 18 (3)

• Graphics software and design vary in scope. sm - FruitLoops 6:09 Aug 19 (2)
  • My son is interested in this. - Jan P. 16:32 Aug 19 (1)
    • Re: Adobe Premiere Elements - IndyVanessa 11:01 Aug 20 (0)

Spanish and Latin?? - Francheska 20:47 Aug 18 (4)

• Thanks everyone, we will try it! ,,nt - Francheska 8:52 Aug 19 (0)
• FWIW - I have dd in place to take Spanish 1 and Latin concurrently this year. nt - Sharon in SC 4:54 Aug 19 (0)
• It might be something (m) - Valerie (TX) 3:42 Aug 19 (0)
• Re: Spanish and Latin?? - Yolanda 1:54 Aug 19 (0)

Ladies, is there a online site where it can help me analyse poetry like The Road Not Taken???? - Maryann 19:11 Aug 18 (4)

• Re: Great sites, thank you!! - Maryann 9:03 Aug 19 (0)
• I did a quick search, and I found this... - Deb in PA 5:20 Aug 19 (1)
  • Sparknotes link inside... - Deb in PA 5:22 Aug 19 (0)
• Online? Not that I know of offhand, but _Sound and Sense_ is a great book. nt - Ria 5:08 Aug 19 (0)

Has anyone used the McGraw Hill SAT prep book? It had some very.... - Peggy in GA 17:46 Aug 18 (0)

JANN in TX - please read this!! m - StaceyinLA 15:38 Aug 18 (11)

• I found solution manual for 6th edition for under $1... - Jann in TX 20:04 Aug 18 (1)
  • I just googled it and found it for $1 at A1books.com - nt - StaceyinLA 9:03 Aug 19 (0)
• Are the prices on AbeBooks for real?? $1.00 each book for countless of the Lial's books... - Anita 17:21 Aug 18 (4)
  • Just make sure there is not writing in the text... - Jann in TX 19:56 Aug 18 (2)
    • Yes, I bought a cheap copy from Amazon for $12.... - Holly S/NC 11:13 Aug 19 (0)
    • Jann, I can't get the Lial BCM to come up on half.com - nt - StaceyinLA 8:47 Aug 19 (0)
  • I order from them all the time - Fl Sharon 17:49 Aug 18 (0)
• Editions - Jann in TX 17:01 Aug 18 (2)
  • Some DVT's can be used for different editions. - Jan P. 19:47 Aug 18 (0)
  • :-( This is depressing - I want those books for $1.50!! nt - StaceyinLA 18:45 Aug 18 (0)
• or anyone else using the Lial intro algebra... nt - StaceyinLA 15:56 Aug 18 (0)

Need a light touch for US History and US Govt/Economics-Suggestions? (M) - Elizabeth 15:04 Aug 18 (10)

• As for awarding credit . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:16 Aug 20 (0)
• Might not want to list it as your primary text . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:06 Aug 20 (0)
• For economics, my student read Whatever Happened to Penny Candy, Naked Economics, and one more I can't remember at the moment. nt - Donna S 0:25 Aug 20 (0)
• What aboauts SWB's recommendation of The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government & Holt American Government Also look into the Uncle Eric books? nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 20:11 Aug 18 (3)
  • I did look at Idiot's guide but didn't want to list it on transcript!nt - Elizabeth 5:16 Aug 19 (2)
    • Idiot's Guide wasn't good at all, according to my student. Preferred (m) - Donna S 0:26 Aug 20 (1)
      • I was referring to the Idiot's guide to economics in above message. nm - Donna S 0:27 Aug 20 (0)
• How about ABeka's program (m) - CynthiaOK 16:04 Aug 18 (2)
  • Oh, it wasn't textbookie like ABeka, but - CynthiaOK 17:56 Aug 18 (0)
  • Thanks Cynthia! Why did you like Carson's?nt - Elizabeth 16:43 Aug 18 (0)

Is there a schedule for teaching Saxon Alg. 2?? - Lisa 15:02 Aug 18 (5)

• We did a lesson a day for 4 days, then the test on the 5th day, then... - Janet in WA 21:21 Aug 18 (0)
• Re: Is there a schedule for teaching Saxon Alg. 2?? - Kathleen 15:34 Aug 18 (3)
  • I must be missing something - Lisa 21:01 Aug 18 (1)
    • Re: I must be missing something - Kathleen 23:22 Aug 18 (0)
  • We did pretty much the same thing.... - Ann 17:48 Aug 18 (0)

I want ds to plan out his days from a weekly assignment sheet. How .... - Peggy in GA 14:55 Aug 18 (3)

• Here's what I do.... - Brenda in MA 4:24 Aug 19 (0)
• I use a teacher's planning book - Jenny in Florida 18:47 Aug 18 (0)
• A student planner would probably work well. :) nt - FruitLoops 15:07 Aug 18 (0)

Health - need .5 credit to graduate from high school but don't want to waste time on this - what text would help us go through the motions?nt - Elizabeth 14:53 Aug 18 (15)

• For us, health and PE was combined. You could count any PE activities, first aid/cpr courses, videos/TV shows on drug/alcohol abuse and healthy living topics, etc. nm - Donna S 18:32 Aug 20 (0)
• Different idea of health - Tammi 15:11 Aug 19 (3)
  • Also, any kind of "Safety" class would count too.... - K-FL 13:12 Aug 20 (0)
  • Tammi - that's a great list! I'd like ds to read those too! Thanks!nt - Elizabeth 18:17 Aug 19 (1)
    • I'm so relieved (m)... - Tammi 10:16 Aug 23 (0)
• My dd is doing A/O health and likes it. She is moving thru it quickly(unusual for her)m.. - AlisonP 12:16 Aug 19 (0)
• I purchased the Alpha Omega High School Health. Looks easy enough and will satisfy 1/2 credit requirement. nt - Pam in Tn 6:30 Aug 19 (0)
• BTW I've never seen inside (or outside!) a health book before so I don't even know what constitutes "Health" - Elizabeth 15:15 Aug 18 (7)
  • The typical high school health course...(m) - Andee 17:21 Aug 18 (2)
    • Thanks, Andee, for taking so much trouble!nt - Elizabeth 19:28 Aug 18 (1)
      • No trouble at all, Elizabeth--your asking made me want to know, too. :-) nt - Andee 5:19 Aug 19 (0)
  • We did Total Health (Christian text) - Jean in Wisc. 16:23 Aug 18 (3)
    • Thanks Jean.What did you like about this? I'm also looking at the Alpha & Omega, Did you consider that?Nt - Elizabeth 16:40 Aug 18 (2)
      • I've never used A/O - Jean in Wisc. 20:05 Aug 18 (1)
        • Thanks Jean - I'd forgotten about pass fail option! nt - Elizabeth 5:15 Aug 19 (0)

Teaching Co.--Fears? Fagan? McInerney? Noble? - Luanne 11:32 Aug 18 (4)

• Fagan is good but on the dry side... - Laura in CT 5:21 Aug 19 (0)
• Noble--Foundations of Western Civ (m) - Beth in OH 12:00 Aug 18 (0)
• Fears, Fears, Fears! I just finished his Churchill and Books That Made History. Excellent! (nt) - Janie 11:37 Aug 18 (1)
  • Ditto! Ditto! Ditto! I have listened to Churchill, Books That Made History, The History of Freedom, and am getting reading to listen to Famous Greeks and Famous Romans. Fears is one of my favorite TC lecturers... ;-) nt - KarenH 12:03 Aug 18 (0)

Do your dc have any favorite free interactive online courses for learning? nm - Peggy in GA 9:19 Aug 18 (1)

• If you happen to be in Florida . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:33 Aug 18 (0)

Luann in ID--- a question! - Jodi-FL 9:19 Aug 18 (1)

• Uncanny, Jodi (and Luanne). I did the same thing last year and was really looking for it this year! nt - FloridaLisa 15:32 Aug 18 (0)

Has anyone used Analytical Grammar for an upper high school student? - Ellen 9:11 Aug 18 (3)

• I'm using it with my 10 th grade son this year. - CynthiaOK 9:45 Aug 18 (2)
  • Thanks so much! Just what I wanted to know! (nt) - Ellen 14:29 Aug 18 (0)
  • I used it for my girls last year, they were 9th and 11th grade. It was (sm) - Tammy in Wurzberg, Germany 11:45 Aug 18 (0)

Those who are using Lial's with DVT's, can you tell me if you like the lessons? m - StaceyinLA 8:16 Aug 18 (9)

• Re: Those who are using Lial's with DVT's, can you tell me if you like the lessons? m - Luanne 9:31 Aug 18 (7)
  • So, is it hard to find the DVT for past editions of the Lial, or do I need to buy new? Also, - StaceyinLA 11:33 Aug 18 (6)
    • Don't know about BCM, but we have different editions of Intro Algebra text and DVTs, and have had no problem coordinating the chapters/. topics.--nt - Staceyl in Canada 15:52 Aug 18 (2)
      • Stacey - what edition of the Intro text do you have and what DVT?? m - StaceyinLA 16:05 Aug 18 (1)
        • I have the 6th edition student book and the 7th editions DVTs...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:20 Aug 19 (0)
    • DVTs - Jann in TX 12:07 Aug 18 (2)
      • Does the 6th ed have no answers in the back at all? m - StaceyinLA 14:42 Aug 18 (1)
        • Answers to odds, tests and reviews are in the back. nt - Jann in TX 20:06 Aug 18 (0)
• We do but have no experience with TT. Lial's has more detailed text and more examples than MUS. nt - Anna 8:53 Aug 18 (0)

My daughter's closest homeschooled friends have entered public high school, - Jodi-FL 7:00 Aug 18 (11)

• What we do... - Anna 9:01 Aug 18 (4)
  • She's taking dance and - Jodi-FL 9:15 Aug 18 (3)
    • Jodi, I asked my daughter . . . - Jenny in Florida 13:45 Aug 18 (1)
      • Thanks (sm) - Jodi-FL 16:09 Aug 18 (0)
    • Jodi, I asked my girls... - Anna 10:55 Aug 18 (0)
• We may be there soon also! But a suggestion (m) - FloridaLisa 8:03 Aug 18 (1)
  • I'll have to pick some brains on that one-- - Jodi-FL 9:12 Aug 18 (0)
• Can she enroll in a couple of classes? - Claire 7:03 Aug 18 (3)
  • she is, they just don't start until September - Jodi-FL 9:10 Aug 18 (2)
    • I meant classes at the same school...... - Claire 19:26 Aug 18 (1)
      • yes, that makes sense. I looked into the sport thing, and can you believe - Jodi-FL 5:40 Aug 19 (0)

Is Vocabulary for the High School Student meant for a year or the 4 years of high school? - Judy 6:56 Aug 18 (2)

• Re: Vocabulary for the College Bound Student - IndyVanessa 11:07 Aug 20 (0)
• One year.. or two.. whichever you prefer. nt - Anna 8:55 Aug 18 (0)

Northwest Passage by Kenneth Roberts - any objectionable parts? - ValinBC 6:50 Aug 18 (3)

• Your *50* yo dd? Wow, Val, I didn't realize! (nt) - Janie 7:13 Aug 18 (2)
  • Giggle! I meant 15 -nt - ValinBC 12:24 Aug 18 (0)
  • LOL, Janie! You are too much! nt - Valerie (TX) 10:46 Aug 18 (0)

Scholarships...we are looking ahead... - Ann in Texas 4:36 Aug 18 (2)

• Re: Scholarships...we are looking ahead... - Staci 10:20 Aug 18 (0)
• http://www.collegeboard.com/pay/scholarships_and_aid/ nt - FruitLoops 7:05 Aug 18 (0)

What do you do when an experiment doesn't work out? - Liza Q 4:03 Aug 18 (5)

• Thanks! more... - Liza Q 15:05 Aug 18 (1)
  • We are doing that one today. I'll let you know what we come up with too. nt - FruitLoops 6:12 Aug 19 (0)
• What we did.............(m) - Lesley 14:18 Aug 18 (0)
• Which experiment was it? Experiments are major teaching tools in the Physical Science text sm - FruitLoops 6:52 Aug 18 (0)
• What I do - Ria 5:06 Aug 18 (0)

HELP needed with Lial's Math, please!! Don't know which one to choose... - Anita 3:15 Aug 18 (13)

• Wow! Thanks everyone for the input. I think we'll review with BCM....... - Anita 16:23 Aug 18 (1)
  • We used it as consumable--but you do not have to. nt - Jann in TX 17:03 Aug 18 (0)
• My recommendation would be BCM - Claire 7:06 Aug 18 (6)
  • If you use the BCM, would you NEED pre-algebra after, or would you go into the algebra? nt - StaceyinLA 8:05 Aug 18 (5)
    • StaceyinLA - Luanne 9:35 Aug 18 (2)
      • I found a 6th ed book on Amazon and want to be sure the DVT will be the right one. How can I be positive? m - StaceyinLA 11:38 Aug 18 (1)
        • ISBN for 6th edition DVT is 0201090896 nt - Jann in TX 12:09 Aug 18 (0)
    • BCM is an alternative to pre-algebra - Jann in TX 9:22 Aug 18 (0)
    • My youngest dd using BCM will go straight into Lial's Intro Algebra. nt - Anna 9:05 Aug 18 (0)
• Lial's courses and where to get them... - Jann in TX 6:51 Aug 18 (2)
  • Okay, I'm looking at this site too, and I have NO CLUE what to purchase... HELP!! m - StaceyinLA 8:03 Aug 18 (1)
    • Purchasing.... - Jann in TX 9:33 Aug 18 (0)
• We come from Saxon background too... - Anna 4:41 Aug 18 (0)

Chemistry on the SAT or ACT test??? - Pam 20:40 Aug 17 (1)

• From what I've read, it is a subject test or SAT II specific sm - FruitLoops 7:07 Aug 18 (0)

Janie, thank you so much for the veritas CD recommendations . . . more - Luann in ID 18:49 Aug 17 (1)

• CIRCE CDs...... - Janie 4:51 Aug 18 (0)

Omnibus/Progymnasmata Chreia question - Schmittgirlz 16:58 Aug 17 (1)

• You might want to take a look at....(more) - KarenH 14:14 Aug 18 (0)

Film Festi vals, Learning Literature with the Movies, etc... - catherine 16:22 Aug 17 (4)

• Perhaps you're thinking of Kathryn Stout's "Movies as Literature"? (designastudy.com) nt - Andee 17:32 Aug 17 (3)
  • Yes - that's it, thanks! Any recommendations for film festivals, workshops, etc? I'm hoping the combination of film making with Movies as Literature will be a winner. Ideas? (nt) - catherine 20:12 Aug 17 (2)
    • I live outside of a metropolitan area...(m) - Andee 5:49 Aug 19 (1)
      • Or, take the short-cut {{sigh}}...(m) - Andee 6:10 Aug 19 (0)

has anyone ever used "Elements of Language" textbook series? (m) - casey 16:00 Aug 17 (0)

Ria (or anyone), is your Biology Coop Weekly? - Pamela 15:41 Aug 17 (1)

• Yes, but it's not a co -op per se... - Ria 17:18 Aug 17 (0)

Spectrum Chemistry - Diana C in TN 12:51 Aug 17 (2)

• Diana, my dd started Spectrum Chemistry last week. (m) - Brit 16:32 Aug 17 (1)
  • We bought Rainbow Science and Spectrum Chemistry and they gave 15% discount for ordering both (more) - Mona 8:56 Aug 19 (0)

Looking ahead for my sons highschool years.....Science in particular - gloria 11:49 Aug 17 (17)

• thanks guys..lots to think about...fortuantly I have a little time.nt - Gloria 18:49 Aug 17 (0)
• Our high school science experience so far...(m) - Andee 17:28 Aug 17 (0)
• My kids are very science-minded; we have chosen not to go with Apologia. - Ria 17:22 Aug 17 (3)
  • Piggyback .....We choose not to use Apologia as well..... - Ellen 7:32 Aug 18 (2)
    • What is Keystone? NT - LH 8:18 Aug 18 (1)
      • I assume . . . - Jenny in Florida 20:44 Aug 18 (0)
• We're using pretty standard texts around here . . . - Jenny in Florida 14:41 Aug 17 (4)
  • Although not vegetarians, yet, we're having issues studying biology for... - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:10 Aug 18 (3)
    • I'll do my best . . . (long, really long) - Jenny in Florida 20:36 Aug 18 (2)
      • TY, your list helps a lot, Jenny. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 22:40 Aug 18 (1)
        • You're Welcome! One other idea . . . - Jenny in Florida 5:49 Aug 20 (0)
• Some of what we've done...and what we've considered... - Christina in ME 14:19 Aug 17 (4)
  • Christina, do yo have a website for Emmanuel Books? I have never heard of it. Thanks!nt - gloria 15:52 Aug 17 (3)
    • You can also see samples of Berquist's syllabi at www.motherofdivinegrace.org (nt) - Kim in NH 4:27 Aug 19 (0)
    • http://www.emmanuelbooks.com/ (nt) - Brenda in MA 18:43 Aug 17 (1)
      • Thanks!!nt - Gloria 18:46 Aug 17 (0)
• Neither of my girls seem to be overly science-minded... - Anna 12:15 Aug 17 (0)

Math problems yet again - m - StaceyinLA 9:56 Aug 17 (2)

• We also used BCM for pre-algebra... - Jann in TX 6:59 Aug 18 (0)
• We used BCM for pre-algebra - Claire 17:06 Aug 17 (0)

QUICK I NEED HELP!!! I can not find our Saxon Alg. 2(second edition test forms) would someone be willing to send me test 1???? ds is suppose to take that today - blatylcas 8:57 Aug 17 (1)

• Never mind, we found the test forms!! THANKS - blatylcas 9:02 Aug 17 (0)

How do you tell if Lial's BCM and Intro Alg.(second hand via online sites) are the Teachers editions or the student? None seem to specifiy. (m) - Brit 8:05 Aug 17 (4)

• You ladies are sooo helpful, thankyou! Jann.. - Brit 16:25 Aug 17 (0)
• Additiona information for Intro Algebra - Jann in TX 10:40 Aug 17 (0)
• The isbn numbers are different...BUT - Jann in TX 9:18 Aug 17 (0)
• I can't help you with the specific ISBN numbers; however, you are correct in that the student and teacher's editions have different numbers. (nm) - Kareni 9:15 Aug 17 (0)

What is a major paper? I am looking at some things I pulled off the internet... - Lynn in TX 8:01 Aug 17 (11)

• I think the general rule of thumb with highschoolers is.. - Pat H 15:45 Aug 17 (3)
  • and I would add... - Aria 20:35 Aug 17 (1)
    • Introduce in-text citations too ie (FruitLoops, 2) and use a works cited page ... sm - FruitLoops 7:13 Aug 18 (0)
  • Thank you soooo much!!!! nt - Lynn in TX 16:30 Aug 17 (0)
• What about reading SWB's four-part article, *Tackling the research Paper?" link inside - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:18 Aug 17 (2)
  • I have this in my collection. I want to let him take a community college course... - Lynn in TX 14:50 Aug 17 (1)
    • Sorry for the grammar. We did 4 Calvert lessons and I've been cleaning closets. I'm a little tired. nt - Lynn in TX 16:34 Aug 17 (0)
• My last major paper was 40 plus pages :-\ ... it can really vary in style, content, and length. nt - FruitLoops 8:45 Aug 17 (3)
  • lol, so was my last grad school term paper... - Aria 20:38 Aug 17 (0)
  • We haven't done one remotely this long. This would be something to work on. nt - Lynn in TX 9:04 Aug 17 (1)
    • It was something else, LOL. I spent a month putting it together for technical class sm - FruitLoops 13:02 Aug 17 (0)

Done Physics and Calculus at 14, what is next? - Rachel 7:36 Aug 17 (11)

• I wonder if you could... - Pamela 18:31 Aug 17 (1)
  • This is our plan, too, Pamela. Taz took classes through EPGY & The Art of Problem Solving, and currently - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:46 Aug 18 (0)
• BTDT--Get the a tutor, quick! More... - Taz & storm's Mom 10:58 Aug 17 (2)
  • Thank you... - Rachel 16:59 Aug 17 (1)
    • Rachel, - taz & storm'm mom 9:02 Aug 18 (0)
• Distance Learning (m) - Laura in PA 10:32 Aug 17 (0)
• Multivariable calculus then linear algebra. - Jane in NC 8:27 Aug 17 (0)
• There are advanced math programs available through colleges... - Brit 8:12 Aug 17 (2)
  • Are you thinking of EPGY through Stanford? (nt) - Beth in OH 10:09 Aug 17 (1)
    • Yes! That's one, thankyou Beth, sometimes I think I must be losing my mind. - Brit 16:34 Aug 17 (0)
• Here's some options.... - Cathy in CA 7:43 Aug 17 (0)

computer programming--any good teaching books? - Rachel Rees 7:30 Aug 17 (8)

• Depends what sort of thing they want to do - Amanda 14:32 Aug 17 (0)
• LOL, there is no such thing as simple programming ... sm - FruitLoops 13:11 Aug 17 (6)
  • Re: LOL, there is no such thing as simple programming ... sm - Rachel 17:06 Aug 17 (5)
    • :-O You want him to be able to write a game? Hmmm, he needs java and C ++ languages then!!! lol sm - FruitLoops 7:25 Aug 18 (4)
      • There is a program called GameMaker - Ann 8:28 Aug 18 (3)
        • Whoops....forgot the link - Ann 8:29 Aug 18 (2)
          • No programming involved ... this might be an application he would like and find easy :) msg - FruitLoops 12:17 Aug 18 (1)
            • My dd suggested it - Ann 14:29 Aug 18 (0)

T&S Mom.. a description in thread below for how to prep student for "Powerful Paragraph" assignments. nt - Anna 21:08 Aug 16 (2)

• TYA, Anna, I printed your *guide* as a *quick guide* to the IEW paragraph writting lesson plan guide--lol. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 11:05 Aug 17 (1)
  • *You're*making*me*dizzy,*LOL. nt - Anna 14:30 Aug 17 (0)

Don Quioxte - Aria & Debbie B - Michele in IL 19:22 Aug 16 (1)

• Re: Don Quioxte - Aria & Debbie B - Aria 5:51 Aug 17 (0)

Just ordered Wheelock's Latin - Michele in IL 18:59 Aug 16 (5)

• Have you thought about doing an online study group? - Deidre in GA 17:29 Aug 17 (0)
• Re: Just ordered Wheelock's Latin - Michele in IL 19:01 Aug 16 (3)
  • let us know how it goes. I have Wheelock's latin sitting on the shelf--too... - Taz & storm's Mom 20:23 Aug 16 (2)
    • Re: let us know how it goes. I have Wheelock's latin sitting on the shelf--too... - Michele in IL 20:31 Aug 16 (1)
      • I agree, school *always* begins after Labor Day for us. Always has since I was a child...nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:25 Aug 17 (0)

Dawn, Please send me a copy of the Biology vocab - Vicki 18:57 Aug 16 (6)

• Re: Dawn, Would you please send me a copy, too! email inside - Pam in TN 7:25 Aug 18 (0)
• Re: I think I sent these out to everyone (see inside) - Dawn K 8:01 Aug 17 (0)
• Dawn, could you please send me a copy? - Sharon in PA 6:47 Aug 17 (0)
• Me too, please. (nt) - YvetteG. 4:56 Aug 17 (0)
• I'd like to request one, too! (more) - Janie 4:20 Aug 17 (0)
• Me, too, Dawn -- if you don't mind :-) Address inside.... - Heather C (Canada) 19:07 Aug 16 (0)

The curriculum is on order. Now I need the schedule. How many times a week for these things? - Lisa 18:33 Aug 16 (6)

• Here's what we're planning (don't know if it's going to work!) m - Chris in VA 11:11 Aug 17 (3)
  • Chris in VA - One more schedule question - Lisa in MO 10:34 Aug 19 (1)
    • Chris - I meant to put this at the top of the list so I have reposted it above. nt - Lisa in MO 10:35 Aug 19 (0)
  • This was very helpful. Thanks! nt - Lisa 13:07 Aug 17 (0)
• We go by lessons - Jenny in Florida 19:55 Aug 16 (1)
  • Ooops, also . . . - Jenny in Florida 19:56 Aug 16 (0)

Dawn K; Please read! - Melody in IL 17:05 Aug 16 (0)

Any suggestions for a rather inexpensive American Literature textbook? - Ann 16:50 Aug 16 (4)

• Thanks for the suggestions! - Ann 17:50 Aug 18 (0)
• Re: Any suggestions for a rather inexpensive American Literature textbook? - Liz Adams 12:10 Aug 17 (0)
• No specific text suggestions, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 20:06 Aug 16 (0)
• Used copy of Prentice Hall Amer Lit. nt - Anna 17:09 Aug 16 (0)

TOG year 1/Western Civilization 5th ed. users, can you save me sometime and share..... - Maryann/MI 15:13 Aug 16 (2)

• I'm sorry, I don't have TOG- 1 or WC but don't you have the reading pg #s in your TOG Yr. Plan, in the yellow reading charts? nt - Anna 15:45 Aug 16 (1)
  • yes, but that's for the 4th ed. not 5th ed. - Maryann/MI 16:06 Aug 16 (0)

Teaching Company - Dee 14:52 Aug 16 (1)

• We mainly use them as supplemental materials, Dee. In a few weeks we'll be studying Byzantine Empire so we're currently wantching the TC course for it. We're just enjoying the course and having discussion time each day. nt - Anna 15:49 Aug 16 (0)

Microscope for Apologia Biology - Sharon in PA 12:54 Aug 16 (3)

• Sonlight's... - Anna 17:11 Aug 16 (0)
• Yes, this is the one we have and enjoy - Jodi-FL 16:35 Aug 16 (0)
• Yes! It's excellent...(m) - Kathleen 13:17 Aug 16 (0)

Real world math problems for algebra and pre-algebra. Is there a book that covers this? nt - Brit 12:27 Aug 16 (6)

• Walch publishing has TONS of great resouces for this! nt - Julie in CA 7:11 Aug 17 (1)
  • Thanks Julie, I have a Walch catalog buried among my hs catalogs. nt - Brit 8:06 Aug 17 (0)
• You might check out Math Word Problems, Algebra I Word Problems, and Algebra II Word Problems published by Critical Thinking Books and Software. NT - Cynde 12:45 Aug 16 (1)
  • Thanks Cynde, I'd not thought to check Critical Thinking. I enjoy their products. Software would be a nice change of pace for ds. nt - Brit 8:08 Aug 17 (0)
• Lial's series does a lot with that in their word problems. nt - Anna 12:37 Aug 16 (1)
  • Thanks Anna, I was planning to purchase Lial's anyway. How fortuitous! nt - Brit 8:09 Aug 17 (0)

BJU 9th grade Science - Donna 12:11 Aug 16 (3)

• Re: BJU 9th grade Science - Sonja S 10:52 Aug 17 (2)
  • Re: BJU 9th grade Science - Donna 13:03 Aug 17 (1)
    • Re: BJU 9th grade Science - Sonja S 14:07 Aug 18 (0)

DIVE Physics Video Lab CD - Sally 12:06 Aug 16 (0)

I want a continent-by-continent approach to history that covers all eras .. sm - FruitLoops 11:56 Aug 16 (5)

• I had the perfect answer until you qualified the grade level. LOL! - Jean in Wisc. 12:40 Aug 16 (3)
  • I have not seen the Spielvogel book. Is it set up anything like KF? sm - FruitLoops TIA 5:11 Aug 17 (2)
    • Spielvogel is a high school level history text - Jean in Wisc. 20:12 Aug 18 (1)
      • Ty Jean ... it sounds like it will fit well! :) Any particular edition? nt - FruitLoops 6:14 Aug 19 (0)
• I meant to say a history text too!nm - FruitLoops 11:57 Aug 16 (0)

Videotext Algebra: the SL catalog says "if you can afford (VT Alg) you should get it - what do you say??? (m) - lisaj, 74Heaven 10:57 Aug 16 (4)

• Only if you have a mastery-type learner, and not one who needs review if previously covered material--VT includes no review once a topic is "done."--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:08 Aug 16 (0)
• Did you know you can contact VideoText for a free sample tape and booklet of their program? Link inside.. - Brit 12:32 Aug 16 (1)
  • Re: Did you know you can contact VideoText for a free sample tape and booklet of their program? Link inside.. - Dee 14:47 Aug 16 (0)
• Re: Videotext Algebra: the SL catalog says "if you can afford (VT Alg) you should get it - what do you say??? (m) - Cynde 12:29 Aug 16 (0)

Biola University - who knows about it? Do you like it there? nm - Tinta 10:50 Aug 16 (2)

• Biola offers STAR classes for homeschoolers - Laurel in CA 10:25 Aug 17 (0)
• Re: Biola University - who knows about it? Do you like it there? nm - Wendy Murrow 11:52 Aug 16 (0)

How do you assign Vocab from Classic Roots? Do your dc.... - Peggy in GA 10:37 Aug 16 (6)

• I have another question about this Vocab curriculum and grade levels... - Allison 15:12 Aug 17 (1)
  • Ds used the program successfully in seventh grade, however... - Jane in NC 2:52 Aug 18 (0)
• We cover a lesson or review section per week as follows. - Jane in NC 4:46 Aug 17 (0)
• Here's what we do... - Cynde 12:41 Aug 16 (0)
• Re: How do you assign Vocab from Classic Roots? Do your dc.... - Laurie in BAMA 12:26 Aug 16 (1)
  • Laurie, how much time does each day take? nt - Allison 15:09 Aug 17 (0)

suggested History book or books for self-education? - Aria 9:14 Aug 16 (0)

Is it possible to use SOS Spanish 2 after a year of Bob Jones Spanish?nt. - MIchelle in GA 9:10 Aug 16 (0)

I'm curious about Warriner's: Are these hard to find because they are the older editions? Are the older editions better than the 1988 ones (titled Eng. Comp. & Grammar) (nt) - Dawn in MI 8:49 Aug 16 (1)

• The student books are VERY easy to find - Christi/NC 13:17 Aug 16 (0)

Anyone own, use, or can offer a review for any of Victor Pellegrino's texts listed inside? - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:03 Aug 16 (5)

• I have these... - Anna 12:43 Aug 16 (4)
  • Yes, regarding the Paragraph & 8 Methods of Transitions texts... - Taz & Storm's Mom 16:47 Aug 16 (3)
    • TSM... - Anna 18:03 Aug 16 (2)
      • Guess, it's time to borrow a VCR, and dust off those IEW VHS tapes for a quick review. TIA, Anna, your post helped with my decision to buy all 3 books. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 20:20 Aug 16 (1)
        • Oh, this may be helpful too... - Anna 21:04 Aug 16 (0)

Anyone own, use, or can offer a review for any of Victor Pellegrino's texts listed inside? - Taz & Storm's Mom 7:27 Aug 16 (7)

• Yes... - ValinBC 11:24 Aug 16 (1)
  • Tanks, Val, you and Anna sold me on the materials. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 11:08 Aug 17 (0)
• Re: Anyone own, use, or can offer a review for any of Victor Pellegrino's texts listed inside? - Suein PA 8:00 Aug 16 (4)
  • Iyou decide to buy "The Writers Guide .. Trasitional Words..." check out half.com. I bought it cheap there(m) - Suein PA 12:49 Aug 16 (1)
    • Must be a popular text now; the prices on Half.com are almost for new. TY, though. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:07 Aug 17 (0)
  • The Stories behind the names... - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:19 Aug 16 (1)
    • Ah, I am not diappointed. They are just as I imagined them. nt - Suein PA 12:46 Aug 16 (0)

Can Warriner's be used just for the compostion parts without using their grammar?nt - Gloria 7:23 Aug 16 (1)

• I don't see why not. The comp section is very good. nt - leslie 8:39 Aug 16 (0)

The Teaching Company's Divine Comedy by William Cook----thumbs up, thumbs down, neutral? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 7:05 Aug 16 (1)

• Well, it's not as immediately riveting as others I've listened to, but (m) - Martha in NM 10:13 Aug 16 (0)

Can anyone tell me about options for Math. nearly 13yodd is almost finished Saxon 87.. - Anita 6:01 Aug 16 (5)

• I just placed this response to the post over on the K-8 board and (m) - Sharon in SC 9:15 Aug 16 (1)
  • Your link is not working, and I tried to find the post by searching, but can't. nt - Anita 17:42 Aug 16 (0)
• Saxon is well-liked here...(m) - Kathleen 8:24 Aug 16 (0)
• Don't know about the programs you mentioned, but my 12yob is liking Alg. 1 w/ Math-U-See (nt) - Kimm in WA 8:22 Aug 16 (0)
• Re: Can anyone tell me about options for Math. nearly 13yodd is almost finished Saxon 87.. - Brenda in MA 7:08 Aug 16 (0)

If you have Smithsonian's Microchem XM-5000 . . . - Dawn K 22:04 Aug 15 (2)

• It depends. - Jane in NC 4:35 Aug 16 (1)
  • Thank you for the information. We will be starting ours in several weeks. nt - Lynn in TX 6:37 Aug 16 (0)

Do you "need" to take Chemistry before preparing for the AP Biology exam, or can you just... (m) - Sharon in NY 21:33 Aug 15 (4)

• Re: It also seems to depend on your curriculum. - Chris 19:28 Aug 16 (1)
  • I would think that to take the AP courses using Apologia, sm - FruitLoops 7:37 Aug 18 (0)
• I took AP Biology after Chemistry, but I didn't find that it made that much of a difference. nt - FruitLoops 7:28 Aug 16 (1)
  • agreed....(more inside) - Aria 8:55 Aug 16 (0)

So has anyone coordinated the different Spielvogel editions for use with Omnibus? - Julie in CA 21:29 Aug 15 (0)

MUSee Pre-Algebra Tutor needed in Collierville,TN Area - Msmomof3 20:08 Aug 15 (0)

well I finally gave in and bought The Well Educated Mind today... - Aria 19:31 Aug 15 (8)

• "Proper" versions of classic literature - Michele in IL 19:09 Aug 16 (0)
• I just bought WEM in prep to read the great books - judy 7:55 Aug 16 (1)
  • no, but depending on what you skip to.... - Aria 8:42 Aug 16 (0)
• I wouldn't mind jumping in... - Melissa B 6:01 Aug 16 (4)
  • I got the Penguin Classics edition... - Aria 8:38 Aug 16 (3)
    • Re: I got the Penguin Classics edition... - Michele in IL 19:04 Aug 16 (0)
    • For Melissa B - Michele in IL 18:53 Aug 16 (1)
      • Great! I'm up for any... - Melissa B 20:32 Aug 16 (0)

How are you ladies using Apologia Biology??? - Judy of VA 17:32 Aug 15 (2)

• Apologia Biology??? - Jean in Wisc. 4:24 Aug 16 (1)
  • Thank you Jean! - Judy of VA 16:34 Aug 16 (0)

Concerning Gilgamesh, Plutarch, Hammurabi reading -- rather than buying these, would using the internet for reading assignment be doable or advisable? nt - Beth in Meansville 13:08 Aug 15 (3)

• Gilgamesh and Hammurabi are worth reading but not owning. Plutarch is nice to dip into when you are at different points in your study. I don't really enjoy reading Plutarch, but it's nice to have it on the shelf. (nt) - Dee in MI 12:06 Aug 16 (1)
  • Ha! That's funny: That's what I decided. Ordered Plutarch from CBD and we'll use internet for Hammurabi & Gilgamesh! nt - Beth in Meansville 18:47 Aug 17 (0)
• I am doing this with the Code of Hammurabi and Plutarch. - Faith in VA 15:15 Aug 15 (0)

Anna, additional Powerglide question (below your PG "link" post. thanks! (nt) - Suzanne in MN 11:27 Aug 15 (4)

• Ria..thanks! And, re: asking PGlide cust service(more) - Suzanne in MN 6:13 Aug 16 (1)
  • Why didn't they answer your question? Did you ask them? I've gotten excellent phone service from them. nt - Anna 7:14 Aug 16 (0)
• Suzanne, I replied in the thread. nt - Anna 4:26 Aug 16 (0)
• Not Anna, but I am not at all pleased w/ Powerglide (m) - Ria 11:53 Aug 15 (0)

Teaching Company - Algebra I and Geometry - opinions????? more - Jackie H. 11:24 Aug 15 (1)

• I just got to take a look at the Geometry course. - Ria 11:57 Aug 15 (0)

Anyone know who has Apologia and SOS in stock and mails quickly? - Lisa 9:22 Aug 15 (6)

• If you're getting Apologia, make sure it's 2nd edition - Paula H 11:06 Aug 15 (0)
• Rock Solid has Apologia on sale this month. Link inside. (m) - FloridaLisa 10:15 Aug 15 (0)
• www.rocksolidinc.com (nt) - Jenn in FL 10:14 Aug 15 (2)
  • Hi Jenn. Great minds and all . . .nt - FloridaLisa 10:16 Aug 15 (1)
    • :) nt - Jenn in FL 13:23 Aug 15 (0)
• CBD (nt) - Kimm in WA 9:42 Aug 15 (0)

Where can I find Warriner's 3rd course teacher edition or key?nt - AlisonP 9:02 Aug 15 (8)

• I finally borrowed one from my church's school ... - leslie 13:22 Aug 15 (0)
• Emmanuel Books sells an answer key for the 1982 ed... - Cindy in NH 12:30 Aug 15 (0)
• I have been searching with no luck. I just broke down and - Faith in VA 11:18 Aug 15 (3)
  • Could you tell me about Sadilier's?(sp)thanks,nt - AlisonP 12:01 Aug 15 (2)
    • I picked it - Faith in VA 15:12 Aug 15 (1)
      • oops! I misspelled it too! nt - Faith in VA 15:13 Aug 15 (0)
• Keep an eye on www.academicbookservices.com Not a sure thing, but where I have had the most luck; ebay is second. nt - Melissa Barnett 10:22 Aug 15 (0)
• Depending on the year, this is nearly impossible to find. - Miz Booshay 9:47 Aug 15 (0)

VideoText Algebra -- You did a module or two then stopped because..... - LH 7:41 Aug 15 (2)

• Re: VideoText Algebra -- You did a module or two then stopped because..... - Janet 20:12 Aug 15 (0)
• We did Module A and then stopped. Dh took over Math and he did not like Video Text - Ann 12:12 Aug 15 (0)

Grammar per WTM ... I've misplaced my old edition ... sm - FruitLoops 6:16 Aug 15 (2)

• Re: Grammar per WTM ... I've misplaced my old edition ... sm - MS 6:29 Aug 16 (1)
  • Thank you. :) I still have not found my book! I guess I'll buy the new one now, LOL. nt - FruitLoops 7:47 Aug 18 (0)

Ria-another Keystone question...pretty please :)... - Michelle in GA 6:13 Aug 15 (2)

• My dh helped them (m) - Ria 9:07 Aug 15 (1)
  • Thanks Ria ! nt. - MIchelle in GA 9:41 Aug 15 (0)

Is direct from VP the only place you can buy Omnibus? nt - Lisa 20:09 Aug 14 (2)

• I bought mine from area127...link inside - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 23:10 Aug 14 (0)
• I purchased mine from...(m) - Kathleen 22:42 Aug 14 (0)

Outsourcing again...Does anyone have experience with home2teach? - ValinBC 19:58 Aug 14 (4)

• Thank you ladies... - ValinBC 8:52 Aug 15 (0)
• No experience, YET, however, I'm giving it a go as H2T courses - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:06 Aug 15 (1)
  • Maybe not, Taz has to wait for the October class. Eileen's courses obviously fill up FAST. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 15:17 Aug 15 (0)
• We have been very pleased the course at home2teach. - Suein PA 5:45 Aug 15 (0)

Apologia Biology Vocabulary - Sharon in PA 19:09 Aug 14 (16)

• This is what I did - Dawn K 12:31 Aug 15 (10)
  • Pleeeeeease meeee toooo! :-) nt - Rebecca 18:07 Aug 19 (0)
  • Me too, please! (nt) - SusanK 4:48 Aug 18 (0)
  • Dawn, please send a copy to me, too!!! (nt) - Katia 16:00 Aug 16 (0)
  • Re: This is what I did - Sharon in PA 12:50 Aug 16 (0)
  • Dawn, one more to add to your list - Susan in IL 6:05 Aug 16 (0)
  • Me (& my dd) too! - Beth S 4:54 Aug 16 (0)
  • Dawn, I would love a copy as well. Thank you very much! (nt) - Kathleen 19:35 Aug 15 (0)
  • I would like a copy if you dont mind! THANK YOU - blatylcas 19:18 Aug 15 (0)
  • Dawn, I would love to have these vocab. tests you made. We start Biol. tomorrow! - Marti 16:56 Aug 15 (0)
  • Exactly what I had in mind as well............ - Lesley 16:15 Aug 15 (0)
• Science Roots teaches the Latin/Gk roots in Apologia bio vocabulary... - Paula H 7:28 Aug 15 (0)
• Vocab Item on Donnayoung.org ~> printable bookmarks M - Corby 5:45 Aug 15 (0)
• How about starting with 3-5 and adding 3-5 more each day (while still practicing the first ones)? <nt> - Pamela 5:41 Aug 15 (0)
• My 14yo dd makes flashcards for each definition. m - Beth S 4:42 Aug 15 (0)
• My son just started this - PaulaW 22:35 Aug 14 (0)

How can I make World History fun for a 15 yod who is NOT interested? (m) - A busy hs mom 18:15 Aug 14 (10)

• How about G. A. Henty Audio Books? - Dawn K 12:33 Aug 15 (0)
• Cobblestone magazine packs? Just a second thought. nt - FruitLoops 10:24 Aug 15 (0)
• Re: How can I make World History fun for a 15 yod who is NOT interested? (m) - judy 6:59 Aug 15 (0)
• You could always follow the basic events of WH....m - Ellen 6:21 Aug 15 (1)
  • Also, a good project..... - Ellen 6:27 Aug 15 (0)
• Alongside a world history text, we will be using the Teaching Company dvds about World History. (more) - Dawn in MI 6:10 Aug 15 (1)
  • Oops! Trying that link again. - Dawn in MI 6:12 Aug 15 (0)
• Scrapbook History- We did this in Junior High (went the research method this year) sm - FruitLoops 6:08 Aug 15 (0)
• on that note: which movies or other books (even historyical fiction) is recommended to make text world history enjoyable/more understandable? nt - corby 5:47 Aug 15 (0)
• Three resources I'd recommend... - Anna 4:45 Aug 15 (0)

My ds just inform me he wants to be an auto machanic... - Lin 16:13 Aug 14 (16)

• I haven't read the other responses, but.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 16:10 Aug 17 (0)
• A good friend of mine went into auto mechanics then transferred to airline mechanics... - gr8tful4grace 13:43 Aug 15 (0)
• Re: My ds just inform me he wants to be an auto machanic... - Lin 6:48 Aug 15 (0)
• My father decided that at 14 and became very successful, well-known, and wealthy. He still had plenty of other opportunities also! <nt> - Pamela 5:44 Aug 15 (0)
• There is an interesting "curriculum" newly available for just this....... - Janie 5:06 Aug 15 (0)
• another $0.02... - Valerie (TX) 4:56 Aug 15 (0)
• Another take ... (Christian content) (m) - Stupid Slippers 4:38 Aug 15 (0)
• I was just lurking as i have younger kids but wanted to share this about a family member . . . - Brenda in FL 23:00 Aug 14 (0)
• My husband started out as a mechanic and is now owner of 3 very successful businesses. - judy in az 20:38 Aug 14 (1)
  • I also wanted to add... - judy in az 20:50 Aug 14 (0)
• Becoming an auto mechanic is not incompatible with going to college(m) - FLS 19:15 Aug 14 (0)
• I think that's GREAT that he even knows what he would like to do. What woman - Momto3 18:17 Aug 14 (0)
• One of our neighbors designs machines. The manufacturer tells him... - Lynn in TX 17:50 Aug 14 (0)
• Can I ask why? - Renee in NC 17:35 Aug 14 (1)
  • Maybe it is due to how we were raised...... - Janie 4:55 Aug 15 (0)
• Maybe my son's story will help a little?... - Auntie Em 17:02 Aug 14 (0)

Some thoughts about learning and priorities and outsourcing... - Auntie Em 14:57 Aug 14 (0)

Jumping in on the outsourcing....When do you start to consider these opportunities for your dc? - Holly S/NC 12:17 Aug 14 (15)

• Wow. Thanks for the ideas...We are definitely headed to the on-line writing courses for 7th grade. nt - Holly S/NC 9:26 Aug 15 (0)
• well.... - Pamela 5:51 Aug 15 (0)
• Here's yet another consideration... - Beth in OH 17:51 Aug 14 (0)
• For us, it was simple . . . - Jenny in Florida 17:10 Aug 14 (1)
  • Another Consideration - Jenny in Florida 17:21 Aug 14 (0)
• also a good idea when there is... - Valerie (TX) 14:12 Aug 14 (0)
• Both of those reasons, plus... - StaceyL in Canada 13:54 Aug 14 (4)
  • Stacey, we have something else in common... - Anna 15:37 Aug 14 (3)
    • Hey, *I* play guitar (and I'm Greek Orthodox too!). Female guitarists unite! -nt - ValinBC 19:47 Aug 14 (2)
      • Val,I didn't know you were Greek Orthodox!...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 6:17 Aug 15 (1)
        • Born and bred Romanian Greek Orthodox... - ValinBC 9:11 Aug 15 (0)
• When the mood hits or a class is available 8-)... - Anna 13:00 Aug 14 (0)
• Re: Jumping in on the outsourcing....When do you start to consider these opportunities for your dc? - Margaret in CO 12:56 Aug 14 (1)
  • should add... - Margaret in CO 12:58 Aug 14 (0)
• Did not hs from the beginning, but started outsourcing math in 7th grade for accelerated student. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:56 Aug 14 (0)

Okay, my curiosity is way up: Classical Writing? for a 7 year old??? (m) - Beth in Meansville 11:39 Aug 14 (2)

• I'm assuming that you are referring to "Classical Writing Aesop" m - Martha in NM 13:07 Aug 14 (0)
• CW is not a highschool level writing program. I'm using it with a soon to be 3rd grader. More - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:53 Aug 14 (0)

Feeling guilty about out-sourcing subjects & not having enough time to cover everything... - Taz & Storm's Mom 21:39 Aug 13 (12)

• I've always considered homeschooling meaning not-at-school-all-day. I've never viewed it as Mon-schooling (mom as teacher) just as an at-school-all-day alternative NT - LH 16:57 Aug 15 (0)
• One day at a time - Jenny in Florida 10:15 Aug 14 (1)
  • As we outsource more and more... - StaceyL in Canada 10:49 Aug 14 (0)
• Recently btdt... - Anna 6:49 Aug 14 (8)
  • You are so right, Anna. - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:40 Aug 14 (1)
    • A message of thanks. (m) - Karen in Atlanta 18:09 Aug 14 (0)
  • Yup--I had to do the same... - StaceyL in Canada 10:39 Aug 14 (5)
    • Hey, Stacey...ramblings - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:03 Aug 14 (4)
      • It can take time... - StaceyL in Canada 13:42 Aug 14 (3)
        • Uh, Taz STILL plays with his LEGOs, and the PS2 gets a mighty workout as well. He - taz & storm's Mom 7:33 Aug 15 (0)
        • Grandchildren-nt - ValinBC 19:52 Aug 14 (1)
          • Okay--now I'm *really* starting to feel old......--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:19 Aug 15 (0)

Who has used the Saxon Advanced Mathematics first edition book? - Ann 20:37 Aug 13 (3)

• We have... - Midwest Momma 16:46 Aug 14 (2)
  • Re: We have... - Ann 9:30 Aug 15 (1)
    • No... - Midwest Momma 11:12 Aug 15 (0)

latin road to English grammar - Lynn 19:27 Aug 13 (3)

• We started with Latin Road to English Grammar and switched - judy in az 10:02 Aug 14 (1)
  • Re: We started with Latin Road to English Grammar and switched - Lynn 9:14 Aug 17 (0)
• Re: latin road to English grammar - Kathleen 21:18 Aug 13 (0)

Can Latin count as a foreign language? What program do you - MJN 17:25 Aug 13 (11)

• if your student knows where they want to go to college, it would be a good idea to check - Jodi 19:54 Aug 13 (8)
  • Definitely check the college - Margaret in CO 17:32 Aug 14 (0)
  • What college? - Jenny in Florida 10:00 Aug 14 (6)
    • Univ. of Florida, (sm) - Jodi-FL 10:49 Aug 14 (5)
      • I'm wondering . . . - Jenny in Florida 17:30 Aug 14 (4)
        • y'know, I'm really not sure - Jodi-FL 19:43 Aug 14 (3)
          • I went to a recruitment meeting for UF alumni with jr high students and they said... - leslie 13:28 Aug 15 (0)
          • I went to a recruitment meeting for UF alumni with jr high students and they said... - leslie 13:28 Aug 15 (0)
          • My guess would be . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:45 Aug 15 (0)
• Of course! - Jenny in Florida 17:53 Aug 13 (0)
• Absolutely...(m) - Kathleen 17:46 Aug 13 (0)

Logic questions - - MJN 17:24 Aug 13 (7)

• My 13yob did Fallacy Detective last winter and... - 0:-) Angela 14:39 Aug 14 (0)
• I heard Susan Wise Bauer speak, and even she says that... - Laurel in CA 9:57 Aug 14 (0)
• I'd use Fallacy Detective over a 6 weeks, move on to Thinking Took Box that follows - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:16 Aug 13 (4)
  • May I ask what trouble you had with Introductory Logic? Did you have the DVDs? (nt) - Kimm in WA 22:23 Aug 13 (3)
    • Thanks (nt) - Kimm in WA 12:34 Aug 19 (0)
    • It was a religious issue that made many of the lessons hard to do if... - Taz & Storm's Mom 22:43 Aug 13 (1)
      • Even for someone in the reformed tradition it was not the clearest... - Moira in MA 17:11 Aug 14 (0)

Emily in IL- I posted a reply to your computer class question below. - Molly 17:16 Aug 13 (1)

• thanks Molly, gonna check it out. nm - Emily in IL 18:44 Aug 14 (0)

Self-education this fall/winter - Michele in IL 15:56 Aug 13 (4)

• Re: Self-education this fall/winter - Jennifer F 16:57 Aug 15 (0)
• Wonderful! I think there is a WTM self-education yahoo group, too. I cannot wait until I can devote ALL my time (outside of work) to self-education. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 20:44 Aug 13 (0)
• great! - Aria 20:08 Aug 13 (0)
• Hello and welcome, Michele... - Anna 17:02 Aug 13 (0)

Supplements to Spielvogel and Omnibus (for more pics, simple backround) wanted. - Chris in VA 11:40 Aug 13 (1)

• Peter Connolly books - Lori in Ontario 14:21 Aug 13 (0)

Help with Rosetta Stone Spanish - Carolyn in OK 9:17 Aug 13 (4)

• Re: Help with Rosetta Stone Spanish - Carolyn in OK 15:14 Aug 15 (0)
• what I plan to do - judy in az 10:11 Aug 14 (0)
• what we are doing - tj 21:49 Aug 13 (0)
• Re: Help with Rosetta Stone Spanish - Cynde 11:13 Aug 13 (0)

Omnibus I: Is there a sample online anywhere? TIA! nt - Jean 8:32 Aug 13 (3)

• Re: Omnibus - Dee 14:54 Aug 16 (0)
• Re: Omnibus - Dee 14:54 Aug 16 (0)
• Not to my knowledge. sm - Moira in MA 17:15 Aug 14 (0)

There is a new Christian Worldview course available, if anyone is interested (m) - Ria 4:44 Aug 13 (10)

• Directions that worked for me - Rhonda 6:08 Aug 14 (1)
  • No--nothing happens when I click on "study guides", as I've tried to explain.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:31 Aug 15 (0)
• Ria, nothing happens when I click on the links at the site. Any idea what to do?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:56 Aug 13 (7)
  • Did not work on the MAC, but worked on the PC (nt) - Camilla in VA 8:26 Aug 13 (0)
  • I thought the same thing, Stacey, but you have to click on the picture of the book. And Ria, a question..... - Janie 7:46 Aug 13 (4)
    • Nope--nothing "clicks" for me. I do have a Macintosh. Now what? (short of getting a new computer!)--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:22 Aug 13 (2)
      • I really don't know anything about computers, but the other day I was clicking on things and nothing would happen.. - Suein PA 10:30 Aug 13 (0)
      • Well, I have no clue. I'll email Rick and let him know that it's not working w/ MACS. nt - Ria 10:25 Aug 13 (0)
    • Yes!!! (m) - Ria 10:10 Aug 13 (0)
  • Hmmm....it's working for me (m) - Ria 7:23 Aug 13 (0)

Opinions on Home2Teach writing class or Write at Home writing class for my 12th grade ds... - kw 21:37 Aug 12 (2)

• Expository Writing is a prerequisite for the rhetoric or literature analysis courses through Home2teach. This is - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:10 Aug 13 (0)
• My son took the expo class from home2teach ( Eileen) last year.. - Suein PA 6:38 Aug 13 (0)

Can anyone give me some resources for a good inexpensive microscope ?Thanksnt - Nyoaka in Ga 19:39 Aug 12 (0)

Good English grammar book for adults? - Michele 19:10 Aug 12 (4)

• I really learned a bunch when my daughter went through Stewart Grammar Plus. nt - Annette in WA 12:16 Aug 13 (1)
  • Good. I just purchased the series. My stroke caused me to forget a lot. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:59 Aug 13 (0)
• Believe it or not, Rod and Staff actually contains most of the grammar I use (of course, I'm certainly no expert!). nt - Chris in VA 11:41 Aug 13 (1)
  • Re: Believe it or not, Rod and Staff actually contains most of the grammar I use (of course, I'm certainly no expert!). nt - Michele 12:14 Aug 13 (0)

What do you do for Spanish when you know NOTHING???? - blatylcas 19:00 Aug 12 (18)

• We're using Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish. M - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:26 Aug 13 (0)
• For your younger ones I'd suggest La Clase Divertida. - Moira in MA 10:25 Aug 13 (0)
• We're starting a tutorial next week, but (m) - Pam in Tn 8:11 Aug 13 (0)
• Re: What do you do for Spanish when you know NOTHING???? - Tina G 6:50 Aug 13 (4)
  • Switched on Scoolhouse (nt) - Tina G 6:57 Aug 13 (2)
    • "school" (nt) - Tina G 9:38 Aug 13 (0)
    • This should be under Anna'a post. (nt) - Tina G 7:01 Aug 13 (0)
  • I've been seeing this SOS. What is that? nt - Anna 6:53 Aug 13 (0)
• PowerGlide covers grammar. nt - Anna 6:47 Aug 13 (4)
  • Link... - Anna 6:49 Aug 13 (3)
    • I posted link in case you had an older PG edition. Current program has lots more than older editions. nt - Anna 6:52 Aug 13 (2)
      • Re: Anna, I have a question. We have the older program (more) - Suzanne in MN 20:51 Aug 14 (1)
        • Suzanne... - Anna 21:40 Aug 15 (0)
• I am going with Alpha Omega's Switched On Schoolhouse Spanish. - Jan P. 21:02 Aug 12 (3)
  • I called Rosetta Stone. They do not teach vocabulary and grammar, but teach you to speak. sm - FruitLoops 5:17 Aug 13 (2)
    • So if I want a program to teach dd to speak/translate Rosetta Stone - Jenileigh 20:46 Aug 13 (1)
      • No, he didn't. However, he made it very clear that you would need to supplement. :-\ nt - FruitLoops 15:37 Aug 14 (0)
• Our local private school is offering it for homeschoolers. We start next week! Its exciting! <nt> - Pamela 20:49 Aug 12 (0)

Any really great ideas that we should do with our Apologia biology co-op? (sm) - FloridaLisa 18:05 Aug 12 (12)

• I teach this as a business and have a few supplemental activities more - Kim in Austin 19:15 Aug 14 (1)
  • Kim, your ideas look wonderful! (m) - FloridaLisa 8:29 Aug 15 (0)
• For all that biology vocabulary... - Paula H 9:29 Aug 13 (1)
  • Paula, (m) - FloridaLisa 8:31 Aug 15 (0)
• I posted in the spring about a great site I found with dissection instructions (m) - Sandy C. 7:12 Aug 13 (2)
  • Was it www.biologycorner.com? It's got lots of good stuff on it! ...(nt) - Lesley 16:22 Aug 15 (0)
  • Sandy, I think I printed those way back then in anticipation of this class. Thank you! nt - FloridaLisa 8:30 Aug 15 (0)
• hey, can you email me a copy of your schedule? - Jodi-FL 20:28 Aug 12 (2)
  • Well. . . I am *sort of* teaching. I had to resort to Plan B. (m) - FloridaLisa 23:42 Aug 12 (1)
    • It sounds like our plan is pretty much the same - Jodi-FL 6:45 Aug 13 (0)
• A couple of ideas... - StaceyL in Canada 18:50 Aug 12 (1)
  • Thanks Stacey. (sm) - FloridaLisa 23:46 Aug 12 (0)

Luann-----info about VP teacher training conference - Janie 16:12 Aug 12 (1)

• I see that I gave you 6 recommendations.... - Janie 16:18 Aug 12 (0)

I'm striving for some more cultural diversity in my upcoming 9th grader's literature list for the time period 1700 to 2000 ... - Kareni 15:25 Aug 12 (9)

• Thank you all for your suggestions. I also posted on a number of ... - Kareni 19:39 Aug 16 (0)
• Nobody's mentioned The Good Earth...and others by Pearl Buck.... - Laurel in CA 21:53 Aug 13 (0)
• Here's my list... - taz & storm's Mom 20:40 Aug 13 (0)
• Here are a few more... - catherine 20:22 Aug 13 (0)
• Other ideas - Jenny in Florida 19:45 Aug 13 (0)
• These are all American, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 19:37 Aug 13 (1)
  • Oh, one more "American" book - Jenny in Florida 19:47 Aug 13 (0)
• Mario Vargas Llosa, Octavio Paz, Jorge Luis Borges, Isabel Allend, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Gabriela Mistral...some Nobel Laureates in there. That oughta do. - CED 16:35 Aug 12 (0)
• Not by a woman, but definitely addresses gender stereotypes - LoriM 15:52 Aug 12 (0)

Catholics using Omnibus, book suggestions?! - Schmittgirlz 13:57 Aug 12 (1)

• I haven't looked that far ahead but I have a mental note... - LH 16:59 Aug 15 (0)

Starting Latin in High School (Mom has no previous experience) (m) - angela in ohio 13:03 Aug 12 (4)

• Thanks! I'll share all of these with her. :-) nt - angela in ohio 12:55 Aug 13 (0)
• We're going the Henle route with the Yahoo group... no previous experience here. nt - Anna 6:54 Aug 13 (0)
• Henle Latin is very straightforward, though no videos. nt - Laura in CT 3:59 Aug 13 (0)
• Bob Jones has a Latin program on DVD or HomeSat. - Jan P. 20:54 Aug 12 (0)

Anna: Pageant vs HO (I'm back already!) (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:23 Aug 12 (1)

• This helps a lot, Stacey... - Anna 12:36 Aug 12 (0)

Could someone help me out with a couple of definitions? - Momof10 11:23 Aug 12 (1)

• I found what i needed...thanks. - Momof10 12:28 Aug 12 (0)

Can regular scrapbooking count for any credit?? nt - Lisa 10:50 Aug 12 (2)

• Yearbook? *grin* (nt) - LoriM 15:47 Aug 12 (0)
• Personally I think it would count for Fine Arts. nt - Christina in ME 13:07 Aug 12 (0)

thinking about staring a book club for 13-15 year old kids in our homeschool group.Have questions please?.. - momofboys 10:15 Aug 12 (9)

• We are doing a Battle of the Books team. (specific to middle school grades)... - Holly S/NC 10:18 Aug 13 (0)
• We were involved in a Literature Club last year for high school students and here is what they did... - Kathy D 17:48 Aug 12 (1)
  • We tried those "roles" in our younger Lit Circle this year...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:54 Aug 12 (0)
• Well, I'm hoping to do this starting in the fall... - StaceyL in Canada 11:38 Aug 12 (4)
  • The above post was from me, hit enter too soon. nt. - Brenda in MA 16:49 Aug 12 (1)
    • This should say the post below labeled just "Brenda". nt - Brenda in MA 16:50 Aug 12 (0)
  • A suggestion for choosing books... - Brenda 16:49 Aug 12 (0)
  • Thanks! this gives me a starting off place .nt - momofboys 12:17 Aug 12 (0)
• should be *starTing*nt - momofboys 10:16 Aug 12 (0)

Anna, I posted a note to you below on the Pageant of World History thread. HTH. nt - Andee 9:33 Aug 12 (3)

• Thanks, Andee. I'm still wondering how Pageant compares to Human Odyssey, regarding reading levels? I know Spielv's West & World Hist are both college texts. nt - Anna 12:24 Aug 12 (2)
  • Just ignore this. Stacey answered my questions above. nt - Anna 12:37 Aug 12 (1)
    • And a good thing Stacey knows, because I'm clueless, lol! ;-) nt - Andee 20:09 Aug 12 (0)

Vocabulary for the College Bound Student (HELP!) - Jan P. 8:30 Aug 12 (5)

• Re: Vocabulary for the College Bound Student (HELP!) - MamaBess 8:47 Aug 12 (3)
  • Could you give me the ISBN of your workbook? - Jan P. 9:13 Aug 12 (2)
    • here you go...student workbook: ISBN# 1567651046, Teacher's Manual/Answer key with schedule: ISBN #1567651089. nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 10:08 Aug 12 (1)
      • Thanks!! (nt) - Jan P. 20:49 Aug 12 (0)
• I bought mine from Rainbow, one text. You also have to tell them you want the answer key. nt - Anna 8:41 Aug 12 (0)

Looking for Amherst area WTMers - jeanette 8:28 Aug 12 (0)

Do any high school literature programs have "good" essay samples to use as examples for my ds to know what is acceptable? - nancy in TN 8:27 Aug 12 (3)

• thanks. nt - nancy in TN 15:23 Aug 14 (0)
• I recommend the book _Creating Writers_ by Spandel - LoriM 15:46 Aug 12 (0)
• Re: Do any high school literature programs have "good" essay samples to use as examples for my ds to know what is acceptable? - Jan P. 9:27 Aug 12 (0)

Western Civilization -- additional resources question - Susan W 7:03 Aug 12 (3)

• I am planning to use some of the resources online (m) - Susan W. 8:09 Aug 12 (2)
  • My son used the online resources - Kay in CO 9:00 Aug 12 (1)
    • Thank you, Kay and Sandy (nt) - Susan W 12:26 Aug 12 (0)

Anna: message to you below in Pageant of World History thread.--nt - StaceyLin Canada 6:48 Aug 12 (1)

• Thanks, Stacey. And a question for you there. nt - Anna 7:14 Aug 12 (0)

Lisa, I answered your Notgrass vs Omnibus Q. further down the board (link inside) - Brit 6:45 Aug 12 (1)

• Thanks for the info! Any help is much appreciated! nt - Lisa 10:22 Aug 12 (0)

Anyone using Developmental Math recommended in WTM? - Aminah 6:30 Aug 12 (0)

How are you having your dc use The Thinking Toolbox and Fallacy Detective? nt - Debby 5:58 Aug 12 (11)

• Piggyback question: What grades are you using these for? (nt) - Kimm in WA 11:15 Aug 13 (2)
  • For me it's been 6th and 7th grades. nt - karenciavo 18:32 Aug 13 (1)
    • Thanks (nt) - Kimm in WA 8:27 Aug 16 (0)
• Looking to do a couple of chapters a week for TT (m) - MaryM 7:57 Aug 12 (0)
• I am going to have my son do Thinking Toolbox first and then Fallac y Detective.nt - momofboys 6:57 Aug 12 (0)
• My son did Fallacy Detective last year and will go through Thinking Toolbox this year... - karenciavo 6:10 Aug 12 (5)
  • Do you think TT is easier than FD? How helpful is TT? nt - Debby 7:10 Aug 12 (1)
    • I think my answer to Stacey may answer your question too. I will say that I think TT is very helpful for the beginning logic student. nt - Karenciavo 10:28 Aug 12 (0)
  • Karen, a question... - StaceyL in Canada 6:39 Aug 12 (2)
    • That is my understanding too (that is is meant as a follow-up), but... - karenciavo 10:27 Aug 12 (1)
      • Thanks, Karen!--nt - StaceyL 12:27 Aug 12 (0)

How helpful is the companion cd to Apologia's new biology text? Thanks. NM - Jessie 5:45 Aug 12 (2)

• we used the CD for PRO-NOUC-EE-ATIONS m - Corby 5:55 Aug 12 (1)
  • Does the CD not contain visuals of dissections? (more) - Heather C (Canada) 6:09 Aug 12 (0)

On a transcript, what would you call courses which include (1) career exploration and.... - Peggy 4:07 Aug 12 (1)

• I'd say . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:33 Aug 12 (0)

Can someone recommend a good writing coach for WriteatHome's essay workshop? nm - Peggy 3:01 Aug 12 (0)

TO Gwen in VA below re: ISLAS English Literature course... - Sharon in NY 21:52 Aug 11 (5)

• Not Gwen, but...(m) - Kathleen 19:33 Aug 12 (2)
  • Re: Not Gwen, but...(m) - Sharon in NY 21:57 Aug 12 (1)
    • I Meant to say Thank You Kathleen... (I need to go to bed!) - Sharon in NY 21:59 Aug 12 (0)
• Re: TO Gwen in VA below re: ISLAS English Literature course... - Gwen in VA 12:25 Aug 12 (1)
  • Thanks Gwen... It looks like we may be doing the same... nt - Sharon in NY 22:03 Aug 12 (0)

Still searching for a not too daunting one volume world history. Any opinions on: The Human Story (James C. Davis), World History for Dummies, World History the Easy Way? - Kareni 21:03 Aug 11 (6)

• I'm using World History the Easy Way myself (m) - Laura in PA 11:11 Aug 12 (1)
  • Laura, thanks for the review ... - Kareni 15:13 Aug 12 (0)
• I seem to recall the either WTM or WEM mentioning something like...M - Andee 9:17 Aug 12 (1)
  • Thanks for this suggestion, Andee ... - Kareni 15:08 Aug 12 (0)
• Why not Spielvogel & Duiker's Human Odyssey or World History texts? More - Taz & storm's Mom 23:53 Aug 11 (1)
  • Hi Taz and Storm's Mom ... - Kareni 15:01 Aug 12 (0)

HELP! Adult Literacy question - Heather in MI 18:37 Aug 11 (2)

• Re: HELP! Adult Literacy question - home'scool 15:34 Aug 12 (0)
• Try this site -- they have tutor training programs already set up. (link) - Pam in VA 21:56 Aug 11 (0)

Long term math goals - Please help me sort through this (Saxon vs Teaching Textbooks) (m) - Sharon in SC 17:03 Aug 11 (3)

• My DC saw TT demo and hated it! So go with what is working! NM - Susan 6:20 Aug 12 (0)
• Re: Long term math goals - Please help me sort through this (Saxon vs Teaching Textbooks) (m) - Kathleen 17:13 Aug 11 (1)
  • You have mail! ;-) nt - Sharon in SC 20:16 Aug 11 (0)

Is there a website where I can learn more about Lial's Algebra? nt - suzeintn 15:53 Aug 11 (2)

• It's published by AW(Pearson) and link enclosed - MaryM 16:42 Aug 11 (1)
  • Thanks Mary. I'm not sure what I would need to purchase. - suzeintn 6:34 Aug 12 (0)

Valerie (TX): re Pageant of World History... - StaceyL in Canada 15:04 Aug 11 (10)

• Stacey, can I get back to you on Sunday?...ISBN inside for Anna - Valerie (TX) 16:48 Aug 11 (2)
  • Thanks, Valerie. nt - Anna 19:54 Aug 11 (0)
  • Thanks, Valerie! I appreciate your taking the time.--nt - StaceyL 17:41 Aug 11 (0)
• Where is everyone finding this "Pageant of World History"? Can you post ISBN number? I'd like to see it. nt - Anna 15:20 Aug 11 (6)
  • Anna, re Pageant.... - StaceyL in Canada 6:47 Aug 12 (5)
    • So, I'm trying to read between the lines. Are you saying it's on a lower reading level than Human Odyssey? nt - Anna 7:14 Aug 12 (4)
      • I assumed you've seen HO? Do you know if Pageant's on a lower reading level or the same? nt - Anna 7:16 Aug 12 (3)
        • Anna, I have both Pageant and HO, but haven't really read much in HO. I'll sit down with them tonight and do some comparison reading, then let you know : ) --nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:43 Aug 12 (0)
        • Pageant of World History came with my Calvert 7th gr., but...M - Andee 9:31 Aug 12 (1)
          • Hmmm... I'm still wondering how Pageant would compare to HO, which is a high school text. Spielvogel's Western and World Hist are both college texts. nt - Anna 9:44 Aug 12 (0)

Can others who have ordered the Hewitt Literature guides comment on them? Thanks. nm - Peggy 14:57 Aug 11 (0)

Angela, are you able to answer my essay question re Teaching the Classics? - ValinBC 14:00 Aug 11 (2)

• Not Angela, but I have both.... - Cathy in CA 21:22 Aug 11 (1)
  • Yes, Thank you very much. -nt - ValinBC 13:55 Aug 14 (0)

Introductory Logic - for those who've done this . . . - Kimm in WA 13:05 Aug 11 (7)

• We did the easier FD +TT first, then followed with IL. m - Beth S 5:09 Aug 12 (3)
  • How did this break down by years . . . - Kimm in WA 10:21 Aug 12 (2)
    • We school year round, but . . . . - Beth S 16:00 Aug 12 (1)
      • Thanks. (nt) - Kimm in WA 16:38 Aug 12 (0)
• Introductory Logic is considered a semester course, as is its sequel, Intermediate Logic. (nt) - Dawn in MI 17:12 Aug 11 (2)
  • Really? WTM has listed Introductory for 7th grade and Intermediate for 8th grade . . . (nt) - Kimm in WA 19:54 Aug 11 (1)
    • Here's my take... - Dawn in MI 6:09 Aug 12 (0)

Introductory Logic - for those who've done this . . . - Kimm in WA 13:05 Aug 11 (3)

• I believe some people take a slower pace because . . . - Beth S 16:07 Aug 12 (0)
• What DVD Program are you using? nt. - Michelle in NC 7:38 Aug 12 (1)
  • The ones that go along with the Introductory Logic books - Kimm in WA 10:22 Aug 12 (0)

Lial's BCM - did you use the "My Math Lab"? What do you think of it?? (nt) - Laura in OH 11:49 Aug 11 (1)

• No, we found a SE & student solutions manual. We only needed the text. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:15 Aug 11 (0)

Home2Teach classes: I can't tell if my enrollment when through. - Paula H 11:29 Aug 11 (1)

• I sent you her email address. nt - Suein PA 12:05 Aug 11 (0)

Janie, a few questions about the Veritas conference CD's. - Luann in ID 10:52 Aug 11 (2)

• Hi Luann....... - Janie 15:44 Aug 11 (1)
  • Thank you, Janie! I can wait. nt - Luann in ID 8:34 Aug 12 (0)

Lingua Latina? - Julia in PA 10:49 Aug 11 (2)

• I'll be starting this also! - Anita in Id 20:11 Aug 11 (0)
• I'm just starting with this ... - Laura in WA 11:50 Aug 11 (0)

Anyone else having trouble with Folletts website? (nm) - Susan in IL 10:14 Aug 11 (3)

• The electric company blew a facility (?) close to them, and they are hoping to have power restored to the business this evening. (nt) - Valerie (TX) 13:39 Aug 11 (1)
  • Thanks, Valerie! I, also, unsuccessfully tried to access their website on 8/11, and was wondering what was going on! (NT) - Caron 9:28 Aug 12 (0)
• I cannot get through either. (nm) - Kareni 12:29 Aug 11 (0)

Ria, I have a question about Keystone... - Michelle in GA 9:17 Aug 11 (5)

• Yes, my twins took chemistry last year and will be taking physics this year. - Ria 6:09 Aug 12 (1)
  • Thanks Ria! - Michelle in GA 9:12 Aug 13 (0)
• And tagging on. Do the english classes require the writing of reports and mailing those in? nt - Lynn in TX 9:51 Aug 11 (2)
  • Yes (m) - Ria 6:12 Aug 12 (1)
    • Thank you so much. I may try Keystone in the next year or two for my next highschooler. nt - Lynn in TX 8:20 Aug 12 (0)

Question about French credits - Julie 9:05 Aug 11 (4)

• Re: Question about French credits - Christina in ME 16:34 Aug 11 (3)
  • what if I do this - Julie 21:06 Aug 11 (1)
    • I think that sounds fine to me. nt. - Christina in ME 7:37 Aug 12 (0)
  • French III is conversational French. Definite exchanges! I remember this one. nt - FruitLoops 17:36 Aug 11 (0)

I ordered Chalkdust Pre Alg with DVD lessons..I keep hearing "Dana Moseley is great!" - Susan 9:02 Aug 11 (4)

• Re: I ordered Chalkdust Pre Alg with DVD lessons..I keep hearing "Dana Moseley is great!" - Dee 14:56 Aug 16 (0)
• I'll let you know! NM - Susan 12:37 Aug 11 (0)
• Yes! Thank-you...I can't wait for your review... - Michelle in GA 11:08 Aug 11 (0)
• He is! We love Chalkdust! Enjoy. :o) nm - Cynde 10:30 Aug 11 (0)

ASL Sign Languages program - JanetK 8:36 Aug 11 (3)

• We're using Signing Online (more) - Becky in Virginia 11:37 Aug 11 (0)
• Depending on the age of the child - - Patty 9:35 Aug 11 (1)
  • Good suggestion! (m) - liz 12:45 Aug 11 (0)

I need Algebra II suggestions for my son. Any recommendations? nt - suzeintn 6:51 Aug 11 (1)

• my ds really liked Foerster's Algebra and Trigonometry (m) - Sandy C. 7:04 Aug 11 (0)

After using The Human Odyssey, what do you guys follow with? I am looking at this for down the road.thanks!nt - momofboys 6:00 Aug 11 (4)

• This is what I'm leaning too after we review world history ... sm - FruitLoops 8:27 Aug 11 (1)
  • Thanks, I will take a look at these.nt - momofboys 10:46 Aug 11 (0)
• Re: After using The Human Odyssey, what do you guys follow with? I am looking at this for down the road.thanks!nt - Anna 6:43 Aug 11 (1)
  • YEs that is me and no I did not get any replies.... - momofobys 7:55 Aug 11 (0)

Feeling discouraged and overwhelmed-posted this on the K-8th board also...m - Karie 5:23 Aug 11 (8)

• This problem may have nothing to do with PS. (M) - Cheryl 17:07 Aug 11 (0)
• Re worried about evaluation and being blamed... - ValinBC 13:51 Aug 11 (0)
• Adding a bit to the good advice here - JennW in So Cal 10:42 Aug 11 (0)
• Karie, I pulled my ds out of ps in 6th grade. We had to start from the beginning... - Taz & Storm's Mom 7:52 Aug 11 (0)
• You have to start where he is. There is no other way to get to the next thing. - Janice in NJ 6:37 Aug 11 (0)
• I would have him evaluated now. I forget what you call the educational psychologist ... sm - FruitLoops 5:40 Aug 11 (2)
  • Re: I would have him evaluated now. I forget what you call the educational psychologist ... sm - Sharon in VA 7:01 Aug 11 (1)
    • Something as simple as using Daily Grams may be helpful. - Jan P. 9:36 Aug 12 (0)

Attention Math Majors/Experts (Catherine,Lori) I need recommendation on a Precalc text, - JaniainMiami 4:03 Aug 11 (3)

• Foerster or Lial's... - LoriM 15:44 Aug 12 (0)
• Not a math major, but ds had great success with Foerster's precalculus & calculus texts. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 7:59 Aug 11 (0)
• Re: Attention Math Majors/Experts (Catherine,Lori) I need recommendation on a Precalc text, - Ria 5:03 Aug 11 (0)

Writing & Logic/Rhetoric-where to start for 9th gr, first year to homeschool? - Stacie 22:09 Aug 10 (3)

• our co-op has had great success with Write Shop (m) - Sandy C. 10:27 Aug 11 (0)
• Try the Art of Reasoning by David Kelly...M - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:18 Aug 11 (0)
• Hmmm, now we had problems after a year of PS only. It depends. sm - FruitLoops 5:51 Aug 11 (0)

Follow up to my question below re: online classes... Anyone ever use Northstar Academy or Eagle Christian School? nt - Sharon in NY 21:05 Aug 10 (2)

• Re: Follow up to my question below re: online classes... Anyone ever use Northstar Academy or Eagle Christian School? nt - Karen in Mo 21:13 Aug 10 (1)
  • Thanks Karen, I will... nt - Sharon in NY 21:35 Aug 10 (0)

Saxon 8/7 vs Algebra 1/2 and Teaching Textbooks (m) - Sharon in SC 18:50 Aug 10 (7)

• timeframe of the pre-order? - Margaret in CO 10:54 Aug 11 (1)
  • to answer my own question--end of August. (nt) - Margaret in CO 11:05 Aug 11 (0)
• Not an expert in this area, but I have observed - Claire 8:19 Aug 11 (4)
  • Hitting a wall at Algebra -- I too have heard this - LH 8:15 Aug 13 (0)
  • Claire, thank you so much for responding. I have much to think about. (m) - Sharon in SC 10:38 Aug 11 (0)
  • Claire, thank you so much for responding. I have much to think about. (m) - Sharon in SC 10:37 Aug 11 (1)
    • How is the testing out going? My son starts 87 soon. - LH 8:16 Aug 13 (0)

Notgrass vs. Omnibus - Lisa 18:39 Aug 10 (1)

• I was hoping someone with experience of both programs would answer.. - Brit 6:18 Aug 12 (0)

Promotion code for CBD/ christianbook.com (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:37 Aug 10 (0)

Question about Omnibus writing... - Heather in VA 15:04 Aug 10 (7)

• The explanation in Omnibus... - Janice in NJ 16:45 Aug 10 (3)
  • Regarding CW & CC... - SFS 17:54 Aug 10 (1)
    • Learning Styles - Janice in NJ 20:07 Aug 10 (0)
  • Oh excellent... - Heather in VA 16:53 Aug 10 (0)
• Re: Question about Omnibus writing... - Kathleen 15:26 Aug 10 (2)
  • Thanks - I just counted the number of books on the list in CW.. - Heather in VA 16:56 Aug 10 (1)
    • Don't worry, none of the rest of us can pronounce Progymnasmata confidently either. We jsut "do" them, we don't use the word because we're only connected with other people who do progymn through on-line conversations. (NT) - Lene 16:52 Aug 25 (0)

Can anyone tell me what counts as "English" in high school? m - Barb 14:49 Aug 10 (4)

• NARS would count this as . . . - Kimm in WA 10:10 Aug 11 (0)
• P.S. - Andee 22:08 Aug 10 (0)
• Re: Can anyone tell me what counts as "English" in high school? m - Andee 22:06 Aug 10 (0)
• I do not know what others do, and I do vocab with each subject ... msg - Chrissy 17:08 Aug 10 (0)

James Stobaugh high school literature courses - Debbie 13:31 Aug 10 (5)

• I loved them but my kids hated it... - Ann inTexas 11:03 Aug 11 (0)
• I have used most of them and really like them a lot... - catherine 22:20 Aug 10 (0)
• Re: James Stobaugh high school literature courses - StaceyL in Canada 16:40 Aug 10 (2)
  • What did you use instead? NT (the NT fairy is watching!) - Cathy in CA 21:37 Aug 10 (0)
  • Re: James Stobaugh high school literature courses - Debbie 18:12 Aug 10 (0)

Good Geometry supplement for Saxon? - Ann 13:20 Aug 10 (2)

• Re: Good Geometry supplement for Saxon? - Tina in Ouray 14:08 Aug 10 (1)
  • TY! Wow, I was wondering where I would find proofs (couldn't remember the type of G. either), LOL ... sm - Chrissy 17:10 Aug 10 (0)

Pageant of World History: anyone know where to buy this? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:52 Aug 10 (2)

• Don't know about Canada , but Amazon has 20 used copies (link inside) - SMS 17:18 Aug 10 (1)
  • Yup, I found those--thanks though.--nt - StaceyL 18:32 Aug 10 (0)

Trig & precal - can a student take both in high school? - Cynde 12:18 Aug 10 (7)

• Thanks everyone! m - Cynde 6:43 Aug 11 (0)
• Trig is not typically a year-long course - LoriM 3:22 Aug 11 (0)
• Lial's Precal includes everything in the Trig couse. Taking both would be duplication in this case. - Carrie in NC 13:31 Aug 10 (0)
• Mine is, and here's why... - catherine 13:06 Aug 10 (1)
  • I should explain... - catherine 13:11 Aug 10 (0)
• in our ps, trig is part of pre-calc (trig is a small course). nt - Karon 13:06 Aug 10 (0)
• Sure. - Ria 12:52 Aug 10 (0)

Spelling - Janet 12:05 Aug 10 (3)

• Could also try Megawords...groups words by like phonograms...(m) - Valerie (TX) 15:14 Aug 10 (0)
• Two options I know of...... - Claire 14:26 Aug 10 (1)
  • Re: Two options I know of...... - Janet 15:02 Aug 10 (0)

Question about 9th grade-Is anyone using Coveant Home Day by day planners and what do you think? - Colleen in FL 8:43 Aug 10 (0)

Strting to plan for my sons highschool years ...need opinions on HISTORY....more - momofboys 8:37 Aug 10 (1)

• *stArting*nt - momofobys 8:38 Aug 10 (0)

Don Quixote...can you recommend a worthy children's version (for gr. 5-8 or so)? TIA! :-) - Andee 8:23 Aug 10 (3)

• My ds (6th gr) and I enjoyed one by Judge Parry. It is 245 pages and illustrated... - Michele T. in WA 20:53 Aug 11 (0)
• There is one on Baldwin's site, free, about a 70-pg. doc., and recently I picked up... - Shella 7:01 Aug 11 (0)
• Dover has a version you might want to look at. I think it goes to age 11 or 12. nt - Chrissy 17:24 Aug 10 (0)

Home2Teach Writing course online - has anyone used this??? - Pam 7:14 Aug 10 (4)