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Your welcome! A big thank you to the mom on the Davidson Forum who volunteered to be an SSA and help me with the tech support, otherwise this wouldn't have gotten off the ground. You will "meet" her soon. :hurray:
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Here are the names that went to EPGY:
Myself
Osmosis Mom
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Cricket2-DF
chris1234-DF
Elisa-DF
questions-DF
Crisc-DF
Edwin-DF
Wei-l-DF
sittin pretty-DF
fractalgal
Blessedfamily
4SLee-DF
renie1-DF
Pi314-DF
happydays
papillon
shaangi-DF
renie1-DF
scooby-DF
Joyful
mom123-DF
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Prissy-DF
btomov
Cee Cee-will PM
Thank you! :auto:
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:coolgleamA: The list is faxed.
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Here is the answer I got from Stan on the 7th.
The tentative title is Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 1: Biology. It should "write" a lot quicker than that upper-division LOF:LA book. I estimate that it will be ready Sept/Oct. The math will be 80% review of LOF: Fractions and LOF: Decimals and Percents with a little looking ahead to algebra with the problems often coming from a biological context.
Then, tentatively, Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 2: Economics, in which Fred will take arithmetic into the business world. And Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 3: Physics.
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The question becomes more involved when you look at LOG. I would recommend testing but in the sense that the results aren't going to change your daughter. But depending on her level of giftedness (LOG) it may change your approach. My oldest DD has been tested and is HG to EG. We knew she was smart but not how smart. Once I had that information and really learned more about how that affects her thought process, her emotions, and her as a person I realized that I was doing her an injustice in her education. She is still the same person but my eyes are more open to that person.
In retrospect I have discovered my own LOG, and my own parents denial. I wasn't recognized as gifted as a child, just very smart. Doors weren't opened that could have been and I was never challenged academically. It lead to a disasterous awakening when I reached the real world, and many poor choices on my part.
Understanding where she truely is has enabled me to adapt my teaching style and to seek more input from her. I don't think higher expectations are a bad thing as long as they are reasonable expectations. My DD is 9, she is doing 5th grade ELA, although her reading level/comprehension level surpasses high school. (That whole need to know basis thing comes in with ELA, and thankfully she likes non-fiction most.) We are beginning Life Science and Ancient history this fall, both at her choosing, using middle school and high school resources that are more to her level. Math is more a pre-algebra/algebra level because I am following her lead and she isn't as interested in math. I would like to think that I would have given her these options without testing but I realize now that I just didn't understand where she truely was, and she wasn't going to tell me.
I have no ambitions for my DD to "graduate" early or to push her beyond where she wants to go but I have decided to let her interests "run the show" a lot more so to speak. I am now, more than before, along for the ride. She may be one of those kids with 10 or 12 high school science classes under her belt before she "graduates" and if that's what she wants, great.
She is still a 9 year old child and that must always be kept in perspective.
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They are available at http://www.singaporemath.com/Default.asp I have no experience with the US Edition either but love the standard edition. The standard edition is the US Edition plus a few more topics added.
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:party:We are now past the 20 families necessary to submit the enrollment interest form! I will be wrapping up the details and submitting to EPGY in the next day or two. Last call for those interested.
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We are beginning SOTW Ancient times but I was wondering if I should be doing more that just that in regards to geography? I have read a lot about LCC and ECC but have no idea what those abbreviations stand for, but it sounds like more geography than I see in SOTW. Any opinions, suggestions.
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We are now at nineteen interested families...
Anyone else who would like to be added please PM. I will be hoping to wrap this up and submit to EPGY this week.
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It is the same online material as used in the individual program without the teacher support. You, the parent are the teacher.
Not all parents need to volunteer, I believe we are covered for now if everyone who volunteered already is trained.
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I think the best way to understand Heymath! is to visit the site, http://www.heymath.com/ view the demos and try the free trial. Many who use or have used Singapore math use it on another board. They have told me it pays to buy the Singapore version because it covers more "years" but I don't know about that first hand. My DD used the trial and liked it a lot so I am debating what to add with her LOF for this next year. She has done Singapore math as well as ALEKS. Heymath is definately the more fun, and engaging of the two and our subscription to ALEKS expires. She will say good riddance because it is very comprehensive but dry after a year. We are out of Singapore books as she is now done with 6 but Heymath continues above that.
The site is interactive with demonstrations and examples then problems, and includes games as well. It covers a span of levels depending on which subscription you choose.
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I know it is off the grid so to speak but very independent if your child can go with that style, but have been there and using Singapore math, but what about ALEKS? It is less expensive without materials to buy if you have computer access. It has the math drills built in for drill time. If you could afford more I saw some posts about an online Singapore math class but it was out of my range. The other one is another online singapore math but it is interactive, without a teacher. That is HeyMath! I have heard good reviews on other boards about it. The child can complete the online section and then do the workbooks, both independently. That way you aren't switching curriculum. Both ALEKS and HeyMath! have trials. Best wishes.
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An inexpensive option we are trying with our 9yr old DD is Barron's Painless Writing Junior. I have heard many great reviews from other homeschooling parents. Our library has it and I actually found it at Sam's Club for about $7. Many parents have told me that advanced students in math and sciences can often have a bottleneck in their writing development. I don't think you are alone or that your son is unusual in that regard. While certainly not a full writing curriculum I am told that it Barron's approach is more "fun" and might catch your son's interest.
I have also heard great things about Bravewriter.
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I am unsure about that. I imagine if you can participate in the individual program you would be able to participate in the open enrollment program since you are accessing the same materials. I can ask next week.
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I think I am going to continue to go with the flow and let her start algebra when she is ready. I think we will then look at AoP as well in a few years. She has gone through LV 4-6 in the last year so I just plan the curriculum and go at her overall pace. She doesn't tend to need a lot of practice to get a concept so that is part of the problem, she moves quickly and will shut down if given to much "review". That is also part of the time problem.
We are moving to LOF when she finishes, doing the first two books for a quick review and a little fun. Math has become so dry for lack of a better word. She is beginning to dread it. I am anxiously awaiting the first pre-algebra book for the LOF since it is supposed to have to do with science, which is her passion.
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My oldest twin has finished hooked on phonics, the deluxe version thru level 5. She breezed through. Now what would be next? As a new homeschooler I am looking for suggestions.:001_smile: There is so much out there, what would you recommend?
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The pre-algebra series is due out this fall, 3 books for LOF that will fall before the beginning algebra book, which has the companion for more practice.
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We are using SOTW book 1. We tend to use many of the recommended resources and additional books from our local library. I tend to take a month at a time and hit the online section of my library and search the catalog for additional books and DVD's that might also fit what we are planning on covering. So far this is helping my very science oriented kids get through history. We learned all about archeology, then moved on to mummy's and the mummification process. Whatever they have an interest in we go into more detail. And, the local library doesn't cost me any more money.:)
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My dilema is that she is 9 and ready to begin Algebra. I am trying to slow down a little with Life of Fred, and allow her to have a little fun but she needs to finish the program she is doing first. I have always required 5-6 days a week depending on how she divides it up. Now she wants to put that same amount of time into three days. Does that change any answers? I should have given more information from the beginning.
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Singapore is a full grade level above our school district and they are considered "the" school district in our area. :iagree:with just about everything said in the previous posts. Sad isn't it.
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How many hours of math a week do you do for 5th grade? Or say sixth or seventh grade, depending on where you would place the child. My DD doesn't love math but does well in it. We are "discussing" how much time she really needs to spend as she wants to put it together into 3 days a week for a while.
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Glad I was able to help!:001_smile:
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I just spoke with Stanford EPGY the end of last week. I am starting a homeschool group under my homeschool, I am registered in my state and homeschool with a non-public school determination from the state. You would be joining the open enrollment program under my homeschool "district".
This means that you will have access from EPGY to all their online class materials. You will receive tech support from those in the group who have volunteered to learn the necessary troubleshooting from EPGY. They will become the SSA's for the group. You, as the parent then take on the role as teacher. You are NOT purchasing an individual class from EPGY, to do that (and you may on your own) you must first apply, your child must then meet their requirements and be accepted before you can enroll. Then you would deal with EPGY. Those classes start at $495 a quarter I believe it is. In this program you are purchasing access to the materials only, for $135, for the year. The SSA's will contact EPGY on your behalf with any access problems if they are unable to resolve them.
The program is open throughout their "year" but obviously the sooner you sign up the more you get for your money. That is why I have been pursuing this since I found out of it's existance and the interest. I have to have 20 families express interest in order to submit to EPGY for group status. For more information please visit the link http://epgy.stanford.edu/district/'>http://epgy.stanford.edu/district/'>http://epgy.stanford.edu/district/'>http://epgy.stanford.edu/district/ you can toggle away from that page in the EPGY site to view more information. For more information about the individual program (seperate from this offering) or to view samples of the materials visit the link at http://epgy.stanford.edu/
Also, just to be sure it's clear, once you receive your email from Stanford EPGY you will create a login and pay on their website. They will then generate your account. I will not be accepting any money. In that email will be the information for contact with the SSA's for help you may need with the program.
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Wow, if you are feeling in the minority, then I'm way off in space. My DD9 attends public school for speech services and for ELA to work on those said services. She homeschools her remaining subjects under a parial enrollment. Therefore I homeschool as a non-public school in my state, and am registered with said state. We are secular. The majority of my kids are GT. I hate to say, I don't fit in to the "norm" of homeschooling either. That said I think we are all trying to do what's best for our individual children and that is what matters the most.
I am finding this board so enlightening and really enjoying the conversations.:001_smile: Thank you. I would love to see some research in the future regarding homeschooling gifted children. I think it is becoming much more common than one would think.
How Many Weeks Do You Homeschool?
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We school all year round. I think it was 250 days last year. :D But, and it's a big but. We do all subjects in a 40 week schedule and then take longer breaks with holidays. We do english and math all year round, with very light days in the summer. We also do more science in the summer, children led depending on what they want to pursue. It usually involves traveling or family away vacations. :auto: We did a unit study on woodlands with a trip up north this month. It works well here because we don't have to do review much and leaves our days more open. Plus one day a week is YMCA homeschool gym and swim during the PS schedule. That counts as PE!