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Hi! We've used many MP lit guides and no, you don't have to have specific versions unless you want to do the introductory pages in the workbooks. You can just go over that information with your student using the teacher's manual. Other than that everything lines up. They don't reference specific page numbers, just chapters. HTH!
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What about Duolingo? I use it for my own learning and have been pleased.
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I have a struggling math son who will be entering 9th grade. After doing CLE math for several years, we tried Math U See Pre-Algebra for half the year, and then CTC online math last year in 8th grade. He just doesn't do well without having a live teacher and I can't teach math, so we are getting him a tutor next year. The question is, which algebra curriculum do you recommend for a struggling student? I would like something that is gentle, but gets the job done and is something easy for a tutor to work with several times a week. I own Lial's, but am open to other suggestions.
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1 hour ago, ByGrace3 said:
I would love to know as well, I am considering this and the grammar course with Mr. D for my rising 10th grader who struggles with grammar.
Well I bought it. My son liked the samples well enough so I hope it's a success next year.
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Has anyone used this? I can't find many reviews on it and am thinking about it for my 9th grader. We've been using Fix It Grammar with no problems, but I'm wondering if this might be a nice switch for high school.
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2 hours ago, Lucy the Valiant said:
https://www.econ4life.com/ Our teens found this economics course highly relatable, sparking a lot of really interesting discussions (especially when posed to a very diverse audience), and not "bookishly" difficult (aka no busy work, streamlined). It does assume Christian values, so that may or may not be a factor for you (nothing weird or fringe-ish, though). John Stossel stuff.
Christian values are good for us and I've always liked John Stossel. I'll take a look. Thanks!
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Please help! I need a dynamic government and economics course for a child who wants to be done with school NOW, but has another year to go. I don't want a live course, but video is fine. He is finally open to going to college so I don't want to burn him out next year. He will only have one challenging course and I'd like to keep it that way. This is the last thing I need to figure out for him.
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On 3/14/2022 at 9:30 PM, Nam2001 said:
My junior is doing the Guest Hollow Anatomy course right now. I think it’s safe to say that it is her favorite subject this year. She’s doing it all independently. For a while, she wanted to do the reading in her spare time because she was enjoying it so much. The books have been quite fascinating, though we did leave a few of them out due to content warnings. I will say… She turned into a vegetarian after reading one of the books in the curriculum, so if that matters to you 😂😂😂
let me know if you have any additional questions.
What are the required books? I can't figure it out from their website.
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On 4/1/2022 at 3:15 PM, freesia said:
I think it's all part of the separation process. Each of mine who've gone, I've been ready for them to go not necessarily bc I felt they hated me but bc of the way if felt to be constantly pushed away. Ds 16, a junior, is doing it now and the irritation makes me think sometimes--I just wish he could go now! They become ready to fly and think we are standing in their way. And both college kids texted me all the time! So, I know they just needed that space.
This is good for me to hear. My son is almost 17 and his irritation with me is increasing. He tells us he wants to move out at 18, which hurts to hear. He insists he doesn't want to go to college, but has no viable plan for his future. I am really not looking forward to the battles I foresee next year. I know maturity will come, but this is a hard phase to go through.
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8 hours ago, NittanyJen said:
My youngest used it a few years ago for freshman English. He really enjoyed it! It puts a journalism spin on academic writing, and involves doing some history-based research to write the articles. I felt it did a nice job of getting him to think clearly about sorting fact from opinion, cite sources as he took notes, keep a list of related questions that developed as he read and took notes, separate out his own thoughts and impressions from sourced material as he kept his notes, so he could, again, keep straight as he wrote the difference between fact and opinion, prioritize what was important, and really organize this thoughts well. It was more engaging than a run-of-the-mill writing course, and to him, it felt more creative. It meshes very well with an American History course going on at the same time.
From Byline, he segued well into TWMA’s rhetoric series of writing courses.
It’s newer than Cover Story and One Year Adventure Novel, but it has been out for a few years now, so you will be able to find a few people who have used it, very likely.
Thanks, this is helpful. Does it cover grammar?
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Has anyone used Byline? I would like to use it for my 9th grader next year, but it's so expensive and I can't find many reviews to know whether it's worth the price.
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My kids are also more of the creative types who are not into math or science. If you are Christian, Masterbooks has some nice survey courses that aren't overwhelming. Mine especially liked the Wonders of Creation series.
https://www.masterbooks.com/general-science-1-survey-of-earth-sky-curriculum-pack
https://www.masterbooks.com/general-science-2-curriculum-pack
https://www.masterbooks.com/homeschool-curriculum/subject/science
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We've used many Memoria Press literature guides and have been pleased.
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16 hours ago, Nam2001 said:
let me know if you have any additional questions.
Is there a biology review? Are there daily videos? My son is currently doing their Chemistry course so I wonder if it's similar.
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I would love to hear your experience with this curriculum. I'm debating between this and Masterbooks Anatomy course for my senior next year.
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47 minutes ago, Sebastian (a lady) said:
What would you be hoping to get from a study guide?
I would like a guide to include:
-background information pertinent to the story
- introduction of literary terms
- vocabulary exercises for each section of reading
- comprehension, analysis, and application questions for each section of reading
- a complete answer key and suggestions for further reading
(from Progeny Press)
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Does anyone know of a study guide for The Nine Tailors?
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On 2/26/2022 at 7:31 AM, TheAttachedMama said:
That being said, do you have any ideas for me? I am considering Notgrass history. It looks light, but maybe it would fit this category? I also looked at the compass classroom programs---but even though they look good online, most people don't seem to like them once they use them. Are there any other recommendations you have for me? They do not have to be strictly Christian to be considered.
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We must be one of the few families on here that like Compass Classroom history. My son did American History last year and is doing Modernity this year. He doesn't like school at all and this is the one thing he actually doesn't mind. He watches the lesson, reads, answers questions, takes tests, and is done.
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Shormann Math is an online self-paced curriculum, that uses Saxon, but the program is Algebra 1 and 2 with integrated geometry. The student will end up with 2 algebra credits and 1 geometry credit when completed. The course can take 3 years to complete. It didn't work for my son, but many do like it. We ended up with MUS geometry and that worked well.
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16 minutes ago, skctgbrlis said:
I’m using Julie Johnson’s AP Music theory with a group of students in a weekly co-op setting. It’s a very self-instructional workbook, so we just go over answers and do the sight singing and ear training exercises together in class.
These are good. My kids have gone through a number of these with their piano teacher.
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What is PAH?
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I'm looking for a music theory course for my senior next year. I could technically do this because I have degrees in music, but it will be best for both of us if it's outsourced.
Any other engaging music course recommendations are great, too.
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Yes. This year my 16 year old has to do work on the weekends, usually Sunday evenings. He is also highly distracted and tends to fall behind in things he finds boring and tedious. He has half day co-op on Thursdays, then work at 4:00, and just can't get it all done because he chooses not to get up early. I wouldn't be able to go very far into the summer because we all really need the mental break. I would require some weekend work in order to lessen your summer school time.
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I don't know about summer courses, but my son enjoyed Canon Press's Introductory Logic video course.
Gentle Algebra
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This looks like a good option. Do you personally know anyone who has used it?