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    scripture Memory for Teens?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    There's a great app that I'm using called Remember Me that is specifically made to help you memorize Scripture.

     

    There's a version for smart devices and they also have a website here: http://www.remem.me/

     

    I'd have to agree with Bluegoat. I'm in HS and I pick all the verses I want to do, but I started doing it independently. What's a fun challenge for me (that I'm working on atm) is memorizing a whole chapter. Romans 8 is fabulous and so I'm starting with that. Maybe your kids could race to see who memorizes a verse or passage first? 

     

     

    HSLDA/Patrick Henry Eng 1 online course?

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    I'm sorry I saw this answer so late! I'm taking HSLDA online classes for the first time this year, and I like them a lot. Mrs. Cockerham is my favorite teacher, actually. I enjoyed the Biblical perspectives in an AP level class. However, my family is a relatively new homeschool family (This is our 4th year), and I've never taken AP classes before. So I don't have anything to compare them to. In my experience, though, they are great and I don't hesitate to recommend them!

     

    Do you have any specific questions about them?

    Upper-Level Saxon Math Difficulty?

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    I did Alg 1 and 2, and Geometry from a different curriculum in between. I'm currently taking AP Stat.

    I got a 28 on ACT math, which is a little better than I expected.

    As for topics they're covering that I haven't seen covered...hmm. I can't think of topic names off the top of my head, but graphing comes to mind. I don't see as much graphing in Saxon Alg. 

     

    I don't plan on going into any sort of math-related field :P

    Thanks everyone!

    Is it worth it to retake the ACT?

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    This is kind of a misleading question, as I am definitely retaking it (I've only taken it once). My question is, to what extent will retaking it help?

    I got a 31 but I hadn't studied many topics. I mostly reviewed timing strategies and took one practice test. 

    This score is good enough to get into the colleges I like, but they are close to the average freshman score.

    I do know that I can do better if I study the trickier topics, but I've got a lot to do and I don't know how much time I can spend studying for the test.

     

    It would be worth it though, if I could get merit aid because of a higher score. My target score for the retake is 33.

     

    Could an additional 2 points in an ACT score give me a greater advantage in obtaining scholarships and merit aid? 

     

    Thank you, and I'm sorry if this post was jumbled. 

     

     

     

     

    Upper-Level Saxon Math Difficulty?

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    Would you consider Saxon at a lower level than other math programs? I'm just wondering because I've done Saxon Alg 1 & 2 and I have friends in public school doing similar level math but they cover many concepts I've never covered or even heard of. I just want to know where Saxon stands in the world of math books :P

     

    I want to know because I may have to do a little extra math prep before college (It's senior year for me).

     

    Thank you very much! 

    Looking for Spanish 1 Curriculum?

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    Have you looked at Destinos? It's free. It is an old production (streaming video) that was originally for college students (in fact, I used it in college). You can get a used text from Amazon for about $30 (2nd edition of alternative edition, I believe), and either the 1st or 2nd edition workbook (very little difference with the workbook). Part I is episodes 1-26 and is considered a one year high school credit, or a one semester college credit. You can find it here, and it has online quizzes, practice, and grammar as well: http://www.learner.org/resources/series75.html.

     I looked over it a little and it looks good! We want to compare a few, so I'm definitely adding it to the list. Thank you!

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    Senior Year-Which Math Curriculum?

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    My daughter took that class with Carole Matheny a number of years ago.  It was an excellent class that prepared her well for the AP exam. 

     

    My daughter has since graduated from college; she has said that the AP Statistics class was one of her most valuable high school classes.

     

    Regards,

    Kareni

     

    Oh awesome! It's only been a week so far, but I can tell she's very good. I like the way the class is structured too. 

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    Looking for Spanish 1 Curriculum?

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    I'm looking for a Spanish 1 curriculum for a younger sibling. We need books that are more suited towards self-teaching, and we'd like DVDs/CDs to help with pronunciation. We're also under a budget (We were going to get the ACE PACE Spanish 1 Set but the DVDs alone cost almost $300). Under $200 dollars is ideal, but if there is a very good curriculum, we'd consider going higher. What would you recommend as a good curriculum? Thank you so much! 

    Senior Year-Which Math Curriculum?

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    Dual enrollment would be great if available because it will also transfer and at many universities will satisfy your math graduation requirement. In general I think that I'd prefer to do it in person.

     

    However, if that's not an option, potters school offers AP stats online. They mention that it's pre-approved for credit from Belhaven University, which would go on your transcript and have a reasonable chance of having it transfer. Here's the site for their class -- https://www.pottersschool.org/course/list/#course-3242 -- and there is a placement test. 

    Do you know how difficult/time-consuming AP stats would be? I'm doing two other AP classes this year as well, and I just don't want to load too much on myself. I'm definitely not a math person as well, so it may be a little harder for me. 

    Senior Year-Which Math Curriculum?

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    Why Precalculus?

    I would suggest that you would get more out of a Statistics course.

    Another possibility would be to do some College Algebra* one semester and do Stats in another semester your HS Senior year.

    Have you narrowed down the colleges and/or majors you are interested in?  That would be a strong factor in selecting a course.

     

    *My assumption here is that you would formally take College Algebra your first year in college.

    You know what, I hadn't thought about that! I talked to my mom and we decided Statistics is probably much better for my career plans. Do you have any books you would recommend for self-study? Or even an online course? Thank you!

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    Senior Year-Which Math Curriculum?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted · Edited by prajiwaji

    I'm a homeschooled student entering my senior year next month, and I need some help finding a good math curriculum for this year. I've taken Saxon Alg 1, BJU Geometry, and I'll be done with Saxon Algebra 2 in about a month. I absolutely cannot stand Saxon, the main reason being that I don't (and won't) have enough time to complete everything they require. I'm also a very visual learner, and I really struggle with Saxon's teaching methods (I don't use the CDs). 

     

    I'm an okay math student-I have A's in all my math classes that I didn't use Saxon for, and B's for the Saxon classes.


    I don't plan on going into any math or science field, so I don't care about rigor as much as I care about getting it done. I need a math curriculum (I would most likely do pre-cal this year) that would take less time for me, that I could teach myself from, and has a simple way of explaining things. What would you recommend?

     

    Any help would be appreciated.

     

     

    Thank you!

     

    *I've been looking at Teaching Textbooks, Math-U-See, and Life of Fred. I like LoF best from what I've seen, but they don't have a book specifically for pre-cal, which is what I think I need. (If I'm wrong, please let me know! My family is fairly new to homeschooling)

     

     

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