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Anyone used Seton Home Study?
langfam replied to iluvmy4blessings's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I posted this a couple of years ago. Things may have changed with Seton, but these were my issues then: I had problems with Seton grading. Often I would get very frustrated because I wouldn't know how to guide my dc to write their papers because I didn't know what the graders were looking for. I would do my best and sometimes we'd be way off. It would also take forever to make study guides for tests because I didn't have the answer key, I would have to search for the answers myself (and sometimes I got it wrong). At the time, we were also doing Saxon Algebra 1 and Seton had their own multiple choice questions tests which drove me nuts because there were sometimes mistakes in the tests. Had I not gone though the tests myself and pointed mistakes out. They would have been marked wrong. Also, I felt it was unfair that were not given partial credit for getting most of the math problem right. My dc were enrolled in Seton for 3 years. By the time we reached 10th grade, we were experiencing severe burnout and high levels of anxiety. The only courses that we found effective were the English courses. Their religion and history courses rely too heavily on memorization of facts rather than an understanding of the overarching themes. Sometimes my kids would spend days memorizing for a test, which often could take up to four hours to complete. A week later they would have forgotten everything. Another complaint I had with Seton was the lack of advice regarding the courses my high schoolers should take to make their transcripts look good to colleges. We finally left Seton and have been enrolled with MODG over 4 years now and it's been so wonderful. I especially love the learning support classes they offer. It takes the workload off me for courses that are challenging and require lots of discussion. -
Where did the edit button go?
langfam replied to langfam's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Thanks ladies! :) -
I needed to edit an item for sale as sold and could not find the edit button. Is it in a different place now? Thanks!
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Shower curtain or glass doors?
langfam replied to Moxie's topic in General Education Discussion Board
We used to have glass doors :P Hated them. We use fabric shower liner that I can toss in the washing machine with bleach! The shower curtain itself is just there for prettiness. The liner gets washed about very 2 weeks. -
Did anyone else watch Lark Rise to Candleford?
langfam replied to Forget-Me-Not's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Watched Season 4 this spring and I'm still sad that there won't be another season.....withdrawals! :( -
Over the last 6 months I've been tying to sell some used curriculum at various places, but it seems like no one is interested. In the past, these books would get snapped up because they are popular titles. I guess folks are not buying as readily as they used to. Any of you having the same trouble I am? I've a whole boxful of stuff that just sits there now. :(
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My 11th grader is doing Lial's Intermediate Algebra, moving at a slow pace. We're only at chp 7. He's never been inclined toward math. I just can't see him doing Precalculus next year without struggling. Georgia requires 4 years of math for college. What should he do for 12th grade? Consumer math is not an option? Thanks so much for any advice.
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Prince William to marry next year
langfam replied to Jennifer's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I love a royal wedding!! -
Did anyone else watch Lark Rise to Candleford?
langfam replied to Forget-Me-Not's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I live in Georgia, but have been watching it on South Carolina's SCETV. I haven't checked to see if GPB is airing it. I guess not all public TV stations are airing it. :( that's too bad. Season 3 is out on DVD though. My DD got tired of waiting for new episodes, so used her own $ to buy all 3 seasons because she loves it so much. -
Did anyone else watch Lark Rise to Candleford?
langfam replied to Forget-Me-Not's topic in General Education Discussion Board
PBS is almost done with Season 3. It's been airing Saturday evenings at 7 pm. I heard they are filming Season 4. Can't wait! Who's your favourite character? Minnie is my favourite!! :) -
Delightful Dictation---anyone use this? Would appreciate any input. :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0557281008/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Did anyone else watch Lark Rise to Candleford?
langfam replied to Forget-Me-Not's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Love Lark Rise to Candleford!! Just finished watching Season 3. Now waiting for Season 4!! -
not happy about Chalkdust Algebra 1
langfam replied to Teresa Hope's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
We love the Chalkdust videos, but the Larson text can be too challenging for some kids. We had to drop it for a couple of kids, but my one mathy child did very well with it. -
Foggy brains in 15 yo boys?
langfam replied to Karenciavo's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Another possible reason for fogginess is hypoglycemia. My husband has a very bad case and we have discovered that my eldest son has it too. These two have to stay away from sugar or anything that turns into sugar quickly. They become foggy-brained and lethargic.