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  1. I taught my daughter Saxon math through Advanced Mathematics with no problem. I am now teaching her Saxon Calculus. We are on lesson 55. I am becoming increasingly frustrated with Saxon Calculus. (I had calculus in high school and college.) The calculus lessons are taking way too long, the solutions manual often skips important steps, etc. I am considering switching to Life of Fred Calculus. Any opinions? My daughter is planning to study history, English, and writing in college...not math. Thanks. G
  2. Thank you to all for your kind replies. We are considering Java and Python as a first computer language to learn. Do you have opinions on which might be better?
  3. Looking for a basic computer programming text for a smart 11th grader. We need one that starts with learning a computer language. (Most of the books that we've tried teach concepts that she already knows, such as Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.) Some of the more advanced books we've tried assume that she already knows a computer language. Any ideas? Thanks.
  4. We used SWB's History of the Ancient World and History of the Medieval World for 9th and 10th grade and loved them. The next book in the series is not available yet. We have the early modern history books recommended in WTM, but we are not pleased with them. I'm afraid if we continue, my daughter, who has been loving history, will be terribly bored. Does anyone have a suggestion for interesting books that would cover the Renaissance through modern history. Gnann
  5. Can someone help me with the choice between I.E.W.'s Classical Rhetoric Through Structure and Style and the Memoria Press Classical Rhetoric course? (Neither my italics button nor my underline button is working this morning.) Is one course more student-friendly? One more advanced than the other? One more fun? Thanks for any help you offer. Gnann
  6. I am looking for suggestions for books or programs that will help me to make a transcript in an efficient manner. I would like something that both makes suggestions as to what to include and has forms or templates that are easy to use.
  7. My 7 1/2 yr. old is reading, but I am concerned about her speed and fluency. Her three older sisters were reading chapter books to themselves by this age. Is there a fluency program that I should investigate? Or should I just be patient?
  8. My fourteen-year-old wrote this poem last year after studying the ancient classics. She wrote it of her own accord. (It was not an assignment.) It did not place in our library's annual poetry contest. (The prizes seemed to go to poems of a more lighthearted nature.) I want to encourage her to continue writing poetry. I like her poem. I think it shows understanding of the epic poems that we read. We would appreciate your comments. Lament for Troy We are the walls of Troy, we have been for many years And we have seen our peoples' joys, hopes, and fears. Surely it must have been a scene from some other life Paris dancing home though our gates with his newlywed wife. For now, in our streets, shouts are calling-- Achaeans in the city, Troy is falling. Was it really ten years ago that we First sighted Greek ships crossing the sea? Ten years ago Hector, a smile on his face Strapped on his armor for battle and left with easy grace. Ten years since the Achaeans first jumped from their ships Running to our city, battle cries on their lips. Since those days, we've seen too many fights. Trojans falling while defending our proud heights. And Greeks avenging their wronged king. Weapons clashing, shields flashing, fierce battling. We saw Hector slay Patroclus, Achilles' best friend. And in turn witnessed Hector meet his own end. Too much violence, too much gore Since Menelaus, in pursuit of Paris, first arrived on our shore. And since last morning when they saw the Greeks sail away on the wind's breath, The Trojans have been oblivious to the oncoming death. We alone saw through the trap devised by the cunning Greek. But we are nothing but stone and so we cannot speak. And now through our gates, Aeneas and his family take flight, For the Achaeans have struck in the dead of the night. Our people would defend Troy at all cost, But there's no saving the city, not now, it's lost. And King Priam, who we remember as a laughing young man, just crowned Can he really be now lying dead on the ground? Our city was once like him, young and laughing, but now it will fade, Lost forever, crushed beneath those who invade. But we'll wake in the morning, in the new dawn. And, standing alone, wait as life carries on.
  9. Can anyone give me a comparison/analysis of Saxon Advanced Mathematics and Teaching Textbooks Pre-Calculus. Thank you, G.V.L.
  10. We found that History Odyssey Level 1 was a nice change from only using Story of the World. For Level 2, the supplemental reading list had some good selections. We started Level 3 (Ancients), and quit. The New History of the World, to us, was stiff and boring (It reminded me of the history books I had to use 35 years ago). We switched over to the suggestions in TWTM and thoroughly enjoyed reading SWB's The History of the Ancient World. We found this book friendly, fun, and easy to read. For tenth grade, we will be using SWB's The History of the Medieval World. To help with writing projects, I have Excellence in Literature, Reading Through the Classics (British Literature). The first four selections in this book are from the Middle Ages (This is put out by IEW). We are hoping that SWB's next history book will come out by the time we get to junior year. Otherwise, we will continue with the suggestions in TWTM and continue with Excellence in Literature, American Literature Selections Hope this helps. G.V.L.
  11. In 9th grade we read too many books from TWTM's reading list. (I try to read ahead of my daughter so we can discuss the books.) I think for next year I would rather have us read fewer books and spend more time discussing them. Would someone recommend six to eight books from TWTM's list of Medieval/Early Renaissance (10th grade) great books (pp. 519-521 in latest edition). My daughter is 15, loves history (especially archaeology), and is very sensitive to violence (especially fire). If you have recommendations for study guides, I would appreciate that information as well. Thank you, Gnann
  12. Is the rhetoric work recommended for 9th grade by WTM necessary? How long does it take? Can the student do it independently? Thanks, Gnann
  13. I am thinking of doing History Odyssey with my 9th grader next year. I am looking for opinions from people who have experience with this program. Does it require enough reading of great books, or should I supplement? Any other history program suggestions? Thanks, G.V.L.
  14. Is the rhetoric work recommended for 9th grade by WTM necessary? How long does it take? Can the student do it independently. Thanks G.V.L.
  15. I am thinking of doing History Odyssey with my 9th grader next year. I am looking for opinions from people who have experience with this program. Does it require enough reading of great books, or should I supplement? Any other history program suggestions? Thanks. G.V.L.
  16. I am looking for a program for grades 9-12. I would like to continue planning my own curriculum. I would like for the program to keep transcripts, possibly grade some writing projects, and give a diploma.Does such a program exist? I would love to hear from anyone who knows! Thank you. Gnann(homeschooling mom of 4)
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