I am looking for an online semester long Precalculus course, most likely a college course. Does anyone have any advice of where to start investigating this possibility? Our local college is just a bit too far to get to for my son. Thanks for ANY feedback Pj

Just looking for any advice: We began Foerster Algebra 2 in March/April and got through chapter 3. One of my sons will be attending local high school full time ( sadness....) but the other son will continue at home for most classes-including math. This son is a perfectionist and really struggled the first two chapters. Chapter 3 went a little smoother and then summer came and we took a break. We will pick up again in a few weeks, with a bit of basic Algebra review first. My son asked about Math u See and I told him I didn't think this was a great option. He is interested in Computer Engineering and will be taking AP Computer Science this year at the local high school. I have heard that Math u See is not rigorous enough for this path-any thoughts?? Or any other suggestions? I have heard of Lial's -which we used for Algebra 1 and he did fine, though didn't like it. Of course, he says he just doesn't like Algebra in general so no matter what book we use, it may not help in this aspect. Suggestions or advice appreciated!!

My daughter is finishing her 2nd year at college-engineering major, and this semester has been the most stressful for her. Nothing I could have done differently to prepare her for sick roommates, 6 exams starting on Thursday and ending on Sunday morning,and coping with a toxic environment that forced one roommate to move out days before finals. She us an excellent planner, studies smart, eats and exercises and has fun days with friends. But I am not sure this is enough. Life is messy and sometimes hard events just happen all at once. She will survive and learn from this experience, and be stronger because of it, though. And her faith will (hopefully) provide strength and stamina. My other daughter has had chronic medical, mental issues her entire school since 3rd grade. At times I have struggled with guilt that I didn't push harder enough, didn't up the ante, treated her differently than my other three.....BUT, she IS graduating on time and actually cane out with a decent ACT despite "not pushing". She is wise beyond her years due to her chronic issues, and took time to self educate herself on many, many things because she had the time to do so. I am so grateful, looking back, that homeschooling was an option for her - she has developed into a competent, wise young woman.

Hi This is a question for MFW high school users. Would it be possible to jump into MFW high school at the American History level (11th) for my 15 years boy? We are finishing Reformation time period, which is his 9th grade year. I don't want to do MFW 10th grade program since it's too he same thing we've done this year. Is it possible to be successful jumping in the late? My other option is Sonlight. Thanks for any feedback Pam

Thank you everyone! Very helpful. Any advice on which math based chemistry? It needs to be one with some resources for me since I will be teaching it I am not afraid to teach it but it's been awhile since I've done Chemistry myself!

I am very ignorant but what is DE??? I am very interested as I have three highschool children and any help I can find I will take it.

Hi My son is thinking of computer engineering for a major and we will be doing chemistry next year. I see that the WTM online class uses the Conceptual chemistry. Is this good enough for kids who may possible end up majoring in engineering ? My son will be doing Algebra 2 concurrently-we started Algebra 2 about a month ago so he will finish 1/2 way through Chemistry, if that helps at all in choosing a chemistry course. Has anyone had kids majoring in engineering that would have an opinion on Conceptual chemistry? Thanks pj

Hi, After looking at many options for Algebra 2, my twins have both decided they would like to continue using the Algebre 2 Foerster's book. We are in Chapter 2 and I am looking for any ideas-other than take notes, listen to lecture, do problems, review-that wold be helpful to succeed in this book. We did Lial's Elementary Algebra for Algebra 1 and they did well-one was about 94% the other was 91%. One twin is naturally smart in math and it comes failry easy for him. The other one is a bit behind in maturity level, but holds his own. What did you find that helped your son or daughter succeed in this book? Also, I heard that there might be some concepts that are unnecessary for a straight Algebra 2 credit. Could someone tell me what this might be?? We will do Precalculus after Algebra 2, regardless of how far we get in this book. Thanks so much,

Hi, I have used this with my high school kids and it is well done for this age group. There are 5 days, with about 3-5 questions per day. Then a longer summary with some interpretation of the verses just completed. What I would also suggest to you is the adult version that has weekly online meeting using something like Skype. I have done this for 3 years now. I can give you more detailed answers and description if you want to PM me or email me.

Thanks, this makes sense and after I went through the lesson, I agree with you even stronger. While I was initially intimidated, I can truly see the benefits now,! Thanks for your timely response!

I would love to offer my two boys for guinea pigs for the fall of 2017 also!!! We are ready and need to take chemistry in the fall and I don't have the amount of time I did with my other two. On a side note, I would be interested in helping you develop some kind of kit for the experiments if one of the vendors don't have exactly what your labs would need. I would be willing to work with various vendors or supp liers to either create a kit or come up with a discount for students taking the course or something along that line. PM is you want some help with this aspect.

Thank you very much. This was very helpful!!¡

Could someone compare these two for me, please? We will be using this with my son who did Lial's Algebra. I have searched the forums quite a bit but I just am not sure have have seen these two compared. Is Chalkdust more rigorous? More appropriate for a bright student? Or would Foerster be better for a student who is just good but not "great," at math? Thank you Pj

Hi I am looking for some Algebra 2 recommendations for my 15 yearods who are just finishing up Geometry. We used Lials Elementary for Algebra 1 and while is was o.k., my boys hated math everyday. This year we used Math u See which is too easy......My other issue is one boy is very bright-engineering is probably in his future, where the other is bent more towards the arts and is very creative. Up til now, they have been o.k. using the same book, but I am open to splitting them if need be for Algebra 2. I am o.k.teaching it, though they would probably prefer a video lesson if one is available. I do not want an online course due to price and other course already online. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions of what you have used and how it has worked for you. Thank you, Pam

Thanks so much for all that info. Lori D. Sounds like that LLtL IS NOT a good idea!!! WOW, saved myself another bad purchase. That is why I come here before I trust another recommendation from someone else.!