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Combining DM2 and Foerster's Algebra I?
melissa123 replied to melissa123's topic in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges
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Has anyone successfully combined Singapore's Discovering Mathematics 2 and Foerster's Algebra I? My daughter loves DM (although we both get frustrated at times with the more challenging problems...) but I'd like her to work through a traditional algebra program since we're considering sending her to high school next year. (I want to make sure she's covered all of the algebra topics she'll need.) If we could combine DM and Foerster, we'd both be happy:001_smile:! Thanks, Melissa
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I can't believe we missed that one... Thanks for your help! Melissa
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Hi, My daughter is working through the ITBS 8 Test Prep book and we're stumped on this sentence. The delivery truck came to a stop in front of the Noonan's house. The driver delivered a huge package. The Teacher's guide says the error is in the second line. If someone could tell me what's wrong I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! Melissa
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ITBS8 Test Prep Question - What is wrong with this sentence?
melissa123 replied to melissa123's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Oh my goodness! Thank you for explaining the error. (Looks like we need to do grammar (in addition to math) this summer;) Melissa -
Hi, My daughter is working through the ITBS 8 Scoring High Test Prep book and we're stumped on the following Usage question: Even though I am much taller than Warren, he can jump higher than me when we play basketball. According to the Teacher's Edition, there is a mistake in the third line. If anyone can tell me what's wrong with this sentence, I would appreciate it! Thanks, Melissa
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OM Physical Science
melissa123 replied to melissa123's topic in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges
Thank you! That helps a lot. I'm glad to hear that the program helps with retention (not regurgitation.) And I'm actually looking forward to clean, uncluttered pages (too many pictures, side bars, etc is just distracting!) Thanks again for replying. One more question - if I'm remembering correctly, OM usually has a sale in the spring. Would you happen to know when that will be? Thanks! -
I would love to hear any thoughts on Oak Meadow Physical Science program. My 13 year old daughter will complete Singapore Interactive Science A in a few weeks, and she's not interested in doing B (not enough doable experiments, too many gaps between the information in the textbook and what is expected in the Workbook, etc.) Any thought are appreciated! Thanks! Melissa
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Looking for my ideal grammar reference
melissa123 replied to MomOfOneFunOne's topic in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges
Bumping this, and adding some questions... MomOfOneFunOne - Just wondering if you've had a chance to look at Warriner's. I'm also looking to purchase the best grammar reference, and all of the copies in my local library are checked out. I have the R&S Handbook, but it doesn't seem to go into detail for some of the things I've looked up recently (although the info is in the textbook..) I'm considering the CLE Handbook, since we'll be using CLE 7 or 8 next year. Have you seen this one or heard anything about it? Just curious... -
Can we go from CLE LA 6 to 8?
melissa123 replied to melissa123's topic in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges
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My daughter will finish CLE 6 this spring. She'll be in 8th grade next year. Would it be horrible if we skipped CLE 7? Is there enough review in CLE 8 to cover what she needs from 7? She actually likes grammar, and retains it well, if that would make a difference. (I wouldn't normally consider skipping a level ,but my daughter is expressing an interest in going to a traditional school for high school, so I want her to get as much intense grammar as she can before she goes...) Thanks! Melissa
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Latin Alive. Talk to me.
melissa123 replied to JudoMom's topic in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges
My 7th grader is doing well with Latin Alive. After the first few chapters it does move fast, so being diligent about practicing the new conjugations, declensions, and vocab is really important. (This practice is not part of the exercises in the Student Book, but there are conj/decl sheets available in the TG for you to copy and use. We practice declining and conjugating daily.) I'm doing the program along with my daughter, but she could handle it on her own. She likes the DVD lessons, and she rarely has a problem completing the exercises. We check her work right after she completes it (using the teacher guide.) It works well this way - if anything is incorrect, she can immediately figure out what she did wrong. Also, the yahoo group is great. Karen Moore (the author of LA) will respond very quickly to any questions that you may have. HTH, Melissa -
Hi, This is a bump. I asked the same "VfCR review" question and haven't gotten any responses. Did you happen to discover anything that looks like it will work? (My daughter wants some sort of quick daily worksheet-with variety:001_smile:- that cycles through the roots and prefixes she's covered.) I'm hoping someone's already got a review system that they'll share... Thanks, Melissa
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k12 Human Odyssey users--would you like mapwork?
melissa123 replied to KarenNC's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
I tried to send an email to helpdesk@knowledgequestmaps.com, requesting that they create a guide for the Human Odyssey, but their mailbox is full. By any chance have you heard back from them? -
We've completed VfCR 4, 5 and 6 and will do A this year. Does anyone have a method or system of reviewing the roots covered in previous books? (The student books have review every so often, but they only relate to the lessons immediately preceding the review.) Any thoughts would be great. Thanks! Melissa
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My TG & Student pages are the same as what you have. I haven't done any in depth planning yet, but I just took a quick look at the guide and pages. It looks like the units have daily lessons which break down the chapter reading into smaller increments, and include corresponding writings assignments and activities. As for the units vs chapters, it appears that the units are grouped by theme (and include more than one chapter.) Maybe someone who is more familiar with how these work will chime in...
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Thanks Capt Uhura. I purchased the vols 1 and 2 text for $99 each a few weeks ago when K12's website said "student pages and teacher guide are included if available." I only received the text books, and called K12 asking why the other things weren't included. They couldn't explain the website product explanation, only that the pages and guide are no longer included with the text. And when I tried to enroll in the online class (to get the TG and student pages), they told me that was no longer an option (maybe because I already purchased the texts?) So they shipped the vols 1 and 2 TGs and Student pages (which cost an additional $73.50 - $16 of that was shipping.) I looked yesterday, and K12 has changed the text description... Thanks again for letting me know. I just wanted to make sure that I didn't overpay for everything. Melissa
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Hi, Would someone who has recently purchased new materials directly from K12 mind sharing what the actual price is for the HO vol 1 text, student pages, and teacher guide? Thanks! Melissa
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XP Noeo Chem 3 Final Exam, anyone?
melissa123 replied to johnandtinagilbert's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
I'm giving you a bump... Would you mind sharing your experience with Chem 3? Thanks! -
Sunkirst, Did you use the first two books in the Safari series? My daughter is 12, and has done Grid Perplexors, Mind Benders, and those types of logic books, so I'm wondering if I can skip the first two Safari Logic books. (I read somewhere that it's recommended to do all three.) Thanks for any thoughts. Melissa
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Frustrated with 7th grade literature curriculum choices
melissa123 replied to Susan in TX's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Have you looked at the Discovering Literature Series from Garlic Press? The Challenging Level incorporates a lot of literary elements. I plan to use The Hobbit, Redwall, and Lord of the Flies next year. These seemed to have more literary elements than other middle grade programs that I've looked at. But...I still need to add poetry and short stories somehow... -
If we're going to read/listen to Minimus this summer (I've had it on the shelf for a couple of years, and we just haven't used it...) what will we miss if I don't have the Teacher's Manual? Is there history information that would be helpful/interesting that is only found in the manual? (I'm okay with skipping any vocab, exercises, etc.) Thanks!
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Typing program for the Mac
melissa123 replied to melissa123's topic in General Education Discussion Board
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For those of you who have used GLA, what program would you recommend next? My daughter will be 13 in Sept. We did GLA I and II in one year (she had a bit of Latin before, but this year really gave her the instruction and confidence that she needed-especially with translations.) I loved that GLA was so thorough - for the student and the teacher. Is there a program out there that will be level and age appropriate (with very clear lessons for a non-latin mom?) Thanks!