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You might want to investigate Life of Fred and AoPS, because both of these programs are not your typical math programs. I'm not going to go into details, just check them out.:)
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Chalkdust Math works for both of my mathy dds. We have tried many others and had mild success with a few (Saxon, Singapore), but Chalkdust seems to be the best fit so far.
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I second Homeschool Tracker Plus. It really simplifies record-keeping once you get the hang of it.
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We used ePrep.com for SSAT preparation. It worked well.
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Just wanted to let you know that this is year 2 of homeschooling high school for our older dd and it is going really well. She loves it which makes me feel better. She sees the benefits of having so much extra time to complete her homework, study for tests (in school and standardized), and participate in sports and music. Her younger sister, on the other hand, wants desperately to go back to school next year (9th) so we are looking at different options. I do believe she will do fine whether she stays home or goes back, but both my husband and I want her to be happy. Just remember,whatever you decide there is a wealth of information on this board. I consider all of the veteran WTM posters as my mentors, and their leadership and wonderful advice has made the last 2 years almost a piece of cake...almost. :)
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Still waiting here also. I was beginning to think she forgot to put her name or address on the answer sheet.:)
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April had a great suggestion. Just try working backwards. My dd is using the Chalkdust program and in yesterday's lesson Mr. Moseley actually talked about working backwards if you get stuck. For example, to prove 2 triangles are congruent you could use SAS, AAS, etc. See what information is already given and then determine what else you need. If you have an angle and side from 1 triangle congruent to an angle and side from the other triangle then you only need to prove either one more side or one more angle congruent. Does that make sense? I have trouble with proofs as well, but the working backwards thing really helps me a lot. HTH
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Yes, I agree with Cynthia. There are many errors in the new geometry book. So far, there have not been as many in the algebra II book. The good thing is each program does come with a list of the errors.
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I have not read any of the other posts, but we did have our dd in pre-algebra in 6th grade. She completed algebra I about a month ago and is now doing just fine in geometry. She naturally picks up new math concepts fairly easily, so we just keep rolling along. We'll slow down when and if she needs to, but otherwise I say go for it. :001_smile:
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Just pick up a book of reading lists for the college-bound student. They are full of wonderful info.
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:) Congrats to your daughter!
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I think the more visits the better, at least for the schools you're most interested in.
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Physician's Assistant's are in high demand now. :thumbup1:
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YMMV, but I'd run fast and far from Chicago Math.
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I just had to post a reply for this one. This may have already been mentioned (didn't read all the posts), but we prefer to get a housesitter to watch the animals while we're away. We usually ask a friend. Friends' college-age kids are perfect for this. They like having a little freedom and earning a little extra spending money as well. It ends up being a lot cheaper than boarding the animals, and we don't have to worry about the house while we're away.:)
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How about the Manhattan School of Music, Shenandoah University in Virginia, or the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins? :)
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How is the PA Homeschoolers AP Gov't course scheduled? Is it a semester or a full year?
What is your time estimate per day for the course?
Also, would you award 1 full high school credit for this course or just 1/2 credit?
TIA,
Brenda
I should have answered your questions in my last post. Oh well.
The course is a full year, however the actual teaching and homework ends in March so the kids have April to study and prepare for the exam in May. My dd spends at least an hour a day on homework. I am planning on awarding 1 full high school credit. HTH
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My dd was considering taking AP Govt thru' PA Homeschoolers this year (9th grade), but decided to take AP Human Geography instead. My dd is considering taking it AP Govt next year (10th) along with AP US Hist. b/c a fellow homeschool mom told her, there will be overlap in these two classes and one will re-enforce the other (her son took both at the same time- but he is a really smart kid). But, I'm a little hesitant b/c of her 10th grade class load. I was wondering, how many hrs daily/weekly did your dd need to complete AP Govt assignments/readings etc? Also, what did she think of the teacher (thru' PA Homeschoolers)?
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, Sangita. I usually don't check the boards every day.
I would say my dd averages about 7-9 hours of work a week (add on an hour if she is working on one of the practice essays). She is really enjoying the class and thinks the teacher (Mrs. Califf) is great. She seems to know the kids inside and out, based on her weekly emails (I read them because they tend to be quite entertaining). I think your dd will do just fine next year if she decides to take both classes. Just let me know if you need more specific information.
Now, tell me what your dd thinks about the Human Geography class? My dd was thinking about taking that next year.
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We know of some 8th graders taking AP classes. She'll probably do just fine.
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Between 10 and 11:30 every night. A little later on weekends.
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This is completely doable by a 9th grader. My dd is taking it right now in 10th. She says that it isn't overwhelming for her. She is enjoying it.
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My dd is doing only odds with CD and it usually takes her 2 days to complete a lesson. For the review chapters in the beginning, she could finish the lesson in 1 day but things are getting a little harder now. Our philosophy is to allow as much time as needed to complete a lesson. As long as she is putting in a minimum of 1 hour a day, we don't pressure her.
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My dd is using Sparknotes Study Cards (Biology) to help her study for the SAT Biology exam. We found them at Barnes & Noble.
Help me choose a math program!
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Singapore math worked very well for my children when they were young. They enjoyed it and it gave them a great foundation for higher level maths. Worked for us.:)