Actually I would say using a graphing calculator in high school and the entry math classes in college is indicative of a weak math program. After tutoring at a public high school for two years even the students taking the highest level classes and getting A's rely on the calculator and do not understand what they are doing.

He is risen indeed!

So many people (even here) have said Saxon is not enough, That it is just procedural, not conceptual. My youngest was well known in her math department for having a deep understanding of math. She was a math major and graduated with high honors. And geometry is finished in the first part of the Advanced Math book, much is learned in Algebra 2. You could always use the separate geometry book if you are worried. But if she doesn't like Saxon you could change to something else. But would she like it any better?

Where are you reading this? My children did Saxon and did well on the SAT. Of course, none of them did the new digital SAT, but two of mine had almost perfect math scores. I do recommend doing a SAT practice book -- not so much for learning the math, but for learning how the questions are stated.

I am Nonni. I had a dream with daughter was pregnant with the first that I would be called that. Told my daughter about it and it stuck.

I had never heard of this before, but a child I was tutoring was talking about it.

The Saxon Advanced Math is Pre-Calc. But I am not certain what college algebra is considered, but I don't think it is pre-calc.

I just want to say that unless you are walking in gardenmom5's shoes, you cannot know what she is feeling. I have my Christmas stockings up and all 4 children's baby ornaments up. I have also lost a child and have one that has gone no contact. Some years I can; some years I can't. Regardless of how you think you will react, until you have been through the situation you actually have NO idea. Hugs gardenmom5. I do know the pain.

I love your cake! We are always our own worse critics. And frosting and piping always look good on bought cakes because they do it constantly! You did a great job!

Just a few of the things I have been working on this month. We actually emptied my craft room to paint it and most of my time has been spent organizing it. The pink shirt I found in my craft room. It was my youngest daughter's when she was about 10. I repaired it to give to my granddaughter (her niece).

Thinking of you as you start your job today. Hoping it is a peaceful day.

Wonderful news!!!

Wonderful update! Praying for your family.

This makes me sad. Because I would actually care. Our group is very small. I cared about each and everyone of those kids. I asked parents. I wanted feedback. All I got was the looking at all kinds of stuff on the phone and total disengagement.

Actually if you child has a disability and tech was the only way he would be comfortable at youth group, I would make an exception. BUT you would have to talk to me as the leader and explain. Exceptions can be made. If he was using the phone only for his Bible that would not be a problem. It the texting and looking at everything else that is a problem. I would never want anyone to not be there because they could not use a print Bible.