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    Pearson 4th grade math

    in Parents' Forum Afterschooling Board

    Posted · Edited by Beth in SW WA

    Previewing the 3rd Grade materials it looks like the best year yet. Some of the things they introduce this year (like parts-wholes and bar-diagrams)

     

    Bill

     

    I received dd8's enVision login today. I like what I see in the grade 3 program. I scrolled through every lesson online and it reminds me of SM 2-3. Light, yes. But SM'ish in spirit. It will dovetail nicely with our other materials and will be great review for math testing purposes.

     

    This is a fun add-on for dd. She goes to the ALE for a couple classes/week because it's fun and she can see her little friends. Her teacher is a peach.

     

    How's the new year, Bill? :)

     

    ETA: Her teacher said she could just do 'problem solving' sets and move ahead. Dd will probably want to do them all.

    University of Utah?

    in The College Board

    Posted

    Ds will apply to UofU for engineering/computer science. Does anyone have thoughts regarding this school?

     

    We told him he needs to get the WUE scholarship since we aren't paying $21K for out-of-state tuition. (Or should we? Is it worth it?)

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    :bigear:

    Major long shot question...monthly transcription issue.

    in Accelerated Learner Board

    Posted

    but we all have in common (at least here in WA state) - tons of requirements to stay with teaching plans that meet and/or exceed common core standards and have to provide it in writing and have it approved.

     

    I don't blame the state for being so rigid. Too many parents took advantage of the 'system' a few years ago. More oversight is required now if you want state money/resources for your child's education. It's a hoop I'm willing to jump through. I did a lot of record keeping/reporting for CVA. It was a pain but I loved the $$$ for 3 kids.

     

    I'll find out this week what I will be required to do since dds will do a few onsite classes at their ALE. Shouldn't be much. I do want my girls to do the MAP test this year. I'm not even opposed to the HSPE. Oh, how my tune has changed over the years. :tongue_smilie:

     

    Ds is registered as a full time public school student. I paid $80 for his fall quarter tuition at our cc. Yes, strings are attached. It's a price we're willing to pay at this stage in the game.

     

    My hybrid approach has worked beautifully over the years. I had folks here at TWTM forum tell me my kids weren't 'homeschooled' since they took classes at the ALE. :lol: Since I'm not a purist, it didn't bother me. Results trump title. I'm ok with that. :)

    Kinetic math pacing...

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted · Edited by Beth in SW WA

    I'm afraid this schedule won't provide us enough time to finish it in the school year so he's ready for Alg next year?

     

    Any thoughts?

     

    ETA: Your ds will be ready for algebra with what you have outlined. KB Prealg looks quite meaty. If you combine it with HoE, he will be more than ready.

     

    Not sure this is helpful...

    After a lesson on functions with dd's online tutor yesterday morning, we did a KB lesson on functions in the afternoon for about 20 min. The teaching is excellent. You can do as much or little as you want per sitting. It's really not a big issue. I am mainly doing KB for the interactive aspect of it. Since we do other math, I am not having dd do the 'end of unit' problems. I am picking and choosing what we do since so much of it is overlap and/or review & reinforcement of what she learned last year. KB takes it to a much deeper level which is why I like it.

     

    This was dd9's math routine yesterday...

     

    Morning:

    online lesson with Rachna on functions -- 1 hour

     

    Afternoon:

    KB lesson on functions -- 20 min

    Crewton Ramone video on functions (12 min)

    TT Alg 1 lesson 134 (lecture only)

     

    I know our situation is a bit different than other folks who have used KB here. The technology is fantastic and the content is perfect for a student who likes to learn via computer.

     

    HTH!!

    Major long shot question...monthly transcription issue.

    in Accelerated Learner Board

    Posted

    I'll get the scoop at our ALE on Tuesday. My dds are taking a few classes from great teachers in a new location near our house. We did just science in the winter/spring and I never met with anyone for any reporting. It was ideal. I hope this year will be a breeze as well. My dds love going a couple times/week to see friends and learn cool stuff. They wouldn't want to go more than that since they love being home. Dh is happy that it's convenient, close...and 'free' for the most part. I'm willing to jump through a few hoops.

     

    It sure was nice getting those CVA reimbursements a couple years ago ($1200/kid x3 :)).

     

    I am looking at our local STEM school so this will give me a good idea of how our ps system operates. So far I like what I see at our ALE. :)

    anyone making changes already?

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted · Edited by Beth in SW WA

    Beth, what level of Science Fusion did you get? What do you like about it? DD10 has snap circuits, robotics stuff, and the Lego Simple Machines set, but I'm also looking for a fun/online science that she can do on her own. Would Science Fusion fit the bill? DS used Plato/CyberEd in the same way in 5th grade, but I really dislike the new format.

     

    (PS: We are loving Crewton Ramone!)

     

    Jackie

     

    Glad to hear you are enjoying CR. He's one of a kind. :)

     

    I bought middle school modules A, H, I. We do the interactive portion and the workbook together (along w/ the workbook audio) for a few hours/week.

     

    Is it fun? Dd enjoys it. It is open & go. We do labs elsewhere. The content is new to dd and the vocab has been challenging. The elementary levels seemed a little light for what I wanted and the middle school levels seem about right.

     

    For a strong science-savvy parent, it may not be enough. For us, it is perfect.

     

    ETA: $27/module is a bargain.

    Jackie, Did you see these samples?

     

    HTH!!!

    Kinetic math pacing...

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    I am wondering the same thing since I'm considering it for ds11. Did you buy the standard version or the HS version? The reason I ask is that I thought the HS version had suggested daily pacing with it. But I may be wrong. Also if one lesson is relatively short have you considered doing 1.5 or 2 per day until things get more challenging or time consuming?

     

    I think Beth is using this now. Hopefully she or another KB user can chime in as well. :bigear:

     

    Dd is using it for an hour -- 3x/week. No set pace. No hurry. :001_smile:

    Need fraction help

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    dd12 is fine with fractions in general but parts of a whole she's been struggling with. For example 5/8 of 27. Were using TT and its teaching them to factor first to get it fully reduced as your final answer and I'm pretty sure thats where the problem is for her. Is there another way to teach this thats visual? App reccs? iPad or Android is fine. Web games?

     

    Rosie's Ed Unboxed videos will help her 'see' the fractions. C-rods are a great investment even if your dd is 12.

    anyone making changes already?

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    I cancelled our registration for Tuesday OMSI science & robotics labs so that we can have a full day to work on STEM at home. Science Fusion is better than I expected so we'll have plenty to work with. Dh will continue to do robotics with dds. Ds is going to help with Snap Circuits projects and electronics.

     

    I moved dd8 back to WWE2 and cancelled my plans for formal history at home for this year. She will piggyback on geography with dd9 and study Native Americans in a little ps class 2x/week at our ALE.

     

    I'm sure I'll make more changes later. :tongue_smilie:

     

    Both dds start their classes at our local ALE next week. They are so excited to 'go to school' with friends and teachers a couple times/week. It's a few minutes from our house so it's their first 'neighborhood' school experience.

    Has anyone used MCT and NOT liked it?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    :iagree: with every bit of this post, especially the bold! I have realized that if someone has a lot of things in their siggy that we like, their recs are likely to work for us, and vice versa. . . there seems to be an MCT-LOF lunatic fringe here in the Hive, which I'm absurdly grateful for! :D

     

    :iagree::iagree::iagree:

    Dd9 loves MCT books and LOF. She just came to me 5 min ago with an exuberant revelation re Fred's sister in the geo book. She also likes other 'math stories' (Number Devil, Sir Cumference, etc). Connecting learning with a positive emotion is an extra tool to make the learning stick. These books help.

     

    As for MCT, Dd9 is taking MCT Town via Landry. So far she enjoys the class and the grammar discussions. For a little girl who is in heaven discussing grammar with 'friends' all over the country, this class is a win-win.

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