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130 ExcellentAbout Patricia in WA
- Birthday 07/23/1974
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http://classicaledourway.blogspot.com/
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Biography
I have been homeschooling since 1999. We love to travel, and learn new languages.
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Washington State
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Interests
Pilates and Yoga, reading, watching movies with my family, great food w/ great friends
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Syllabus template for single class?
Patricia in WA replied to distancia's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I always can find what I need at the Donna Young site. -
Puerto Rican Spanish
Patricia in WA replied to stephanier.1765's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Think of it as someone who doesn't speak English asking for a New York English program versus a Georgia English program. There will be some differences as in coke/soda, tennis shoes/sneakers, but not enough to really need a program that specific. HTHs, -
I can also add that my son has taken classes and really enjoyed them. He is younger but ready for the higher level maths and Jann was wonderful for him. She knew where to push, she understood quickly how his brain works, and she knew areas he would struggle. I highly recommend her. Next school year even my math hesitant daughter will be taking classes from her. We highly recommend. HTHs,
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Favorite online math?
Patricia in WA replied to profmom's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I totally agree! My son is taking Geometry with her and he is really enjoying it. She has a great way of challenging and stretching them without them even noticing! My son convinced his "math hating" sister to take classes with Jann next year. HTHs, -
x-post/HELP - math meltdown!
Patricia in WA replied to Matryoshka's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
:iagree: This was a big deal with helping my dd gain confidence. And it really does explain everything!!! Have your daughter look at it. Even though you didn't like it, your dd might surprise you. Copies are really cheap to obtain. Or check your library. HTHs, -
x-post/HELP - math meltdown!
Patricia in WA replied to Matryoshka's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Except for the twin part. We hit hysteria levels with the math competitiveness when mine reached SM6. DS grasped it quickly. DD had that deer in the headlights look every lesson. I quickly lost my patience with her putting herself down and then getting angry at her brother for getting it so quickly. Then enter the 3rd younger child who is also mathy..... Anyway, with DD I switched to Lial's BCM and she basically self taught it to herself. We had the DVT's and she used them maybe twice but she knew she had them as back up (as well as my help). At that point in her studies she was also looking to become more independent and resented having lessons with her brother (2 years her junior but at a slightly higher level). BCM worked wonderfully (except for Ch. 6...BEWARE CH 6....I don't know why!!!) After BCM we went with LOF Algebra which she also did on her own. Now she is working on LOF Adv Algebra and Lial's Intermediate Algebra which I help her with a little more than the previous books. DS finished SM6 and then we tried NEM before settling on Foerster's. He is now using Jacob's Geometry. Basically all this to say...SEPARATE them! You may not need to teach three different math lessons everyday. DS was able to mostly do his math independently with me hand holding because of his young age. DD took off on her own and hasn't looked backed. She actually gained in confidence and although not as quick as her brother she now knows she can hold her own. The fact that they are in completely different maths now has also helped. They can talk about what they are doing without competing with each other. HTHs, -
Motivated? Stretch her? OK! I would recommend Classical Writing. I am not sure where you would place her exactly but if you contact the authors of the books someone will be able to help you. They are also offering tutorial classes in which my daughter has had some success. They are not secular but usually that doesn't mix in too much. I just received an email today that they are opening the next portion of some of the classes. Check here for the details. I am curious to see what other replies you get. :D I am not aware of any other classical online writing classes. HTHs,
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AP Latin online?
Patricia in WA replied to Gwen in VA's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I was a little nervous posting my question but am glad I did. Your answers relieve my concerns. Thanks! -
AP Latin online?
Patricia in WA replied to Gwen in VA's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
These classes look great. I have seriously been considering it but I do have a question that perhaps those who have taken their classes and workshops can answer. I am a secular homeschooler and this statement in particular concerns me...Regan began his education with a B.A. in Christian Ministries. I do not mind religion being discussed but I do mind it being preached; specifically a specific belief as the only truth. The class we are looking at taking in the spring is the Mythology Class which is why I must ask how they treat this. Next fall I would like my daughter to take either Latin 2 or 3. Anyone have any insight? Thank you. -
Obama's address to students
Patricia in WA replied to BabyBre's topic in Parents' Forum Afterschooling Board
:iagree::iagree: :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: I couldn't agree with you more!!!!!