sixtimemomma Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I have successfully schooled one of my six into college, she has been on the Dean's list since her first semester. My DS says is going through a rough patch as he is about to complete 12th grade this May. Thanks to family members that have never approved of homeschooling he now has concerns that he is ill prepared (nuts right? His sister has schooled with me and is taking Honors classes in college). He would like to review English and Math from 9th Beginner to 12th to confirm he measures up. Does anyone know of a curriculum that will allow him to do this to calm his fears? Something like a High School Review or Everything you need to know in HS or for each grade? One workbook or set of books that he can easily zip through would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljenn Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I would do ALEKS. It's $19.99 per month, and they have many courses to choose from. One I know is SAT mastery, one is a GED mastery. They also have many highschool and college courses. The reason I would recommend this for your son is that ALEKS gives you a pie chart for what you have mastered and what you still need to learn. That way, your son can actually see a visual chart of what he knows. I would think that would help allay his worries. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Some of the ACT test prep books have variations that are math only reviews and packed full of exercises. These at least go into Trig. For more, he might look on Amazon --- there is a series called the Humongous Book of _______ (fill in math type) Problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 You could order a set of tests and answer keys from BJU. I would pick all the ones from 9th to 12th grade. He could go through them and check the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 You could work problems for free at interactmath.com. Any "Beginning and Intermediate Algebra" would be a good review. Daily Grams would be a good English review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtimemomma Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thank you all for your input! I am looking into your suggestions now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 If your local community college has a placement test, your ds could take that to see where he stands for math and English. It will tell him if he's going to need remedial classes (because of being behind) or if he's placing into college level courses. Based on those results, he may or may not need a major review. :iagree: Or get your own standardized test, they still exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 ACT practice tests will allow him to review and practice at the same time. Has he taken the ACT or SAT? Either one of those scores should help show him how prepared he is for college work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 1) Call your local college, CC or Uni, doesn't matter. 2) Schedule a placement test 3) Have Son take said placement test 4) Smack son and unsupportive relatives in the back of their silly heads :glare: 5) Eat chocolate Repeat as necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Another option is to get a hold of the mathbooks used at the local university (get a previous edition to save some serious $$) for your sons level and have your son work 5-10 problems from each section. Meaning if he's done PreCalculus, get the Precalc book and work problems from the sections you all have covered. Google PreCalculus Exam 1 practice and things like that so that he can see that he is ready for college level work. If he's not satisfied, remind him that a HUGE part of highschool is taking innitiative in ones own learning--this is the case whether you attended Brick School or Homeschool or something in between... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtimemomma Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 @mom2bee I think I might actually do #4! The thing is his test scores show he is far ahead of his peers. He just has in his mind that he may be unprepared. Poisoned by relatives...they see what I've already done with my DD but they still don't believe in hsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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