[Using Audio books for school? cross post]

Thought maybe I might have better luck here.

Does anyone use audio books for school?

How do you do it?

What subjects do you use them for?

Where do get them from library or online?

 

I am already aware of all the free audio books which is awesome.

I am trying to simplify HS and thinking of trying to use more audio books and computer games for kids. Just not sure what it would look like and how to put into our schedule.

Jenny

 

We've use SOTW and MOH audio cd's as well as literature on cd. I usually have to purchase them because our library has only a limited amount of books on cd. I usually use www.audible.com for purchases.

[Life of Fred]

Thanks for the information. I just bought the 1st 2 LoF books and am hopeful that this story approach will excite my dd.

[Life of Fred]

Has anyone used this series of math books? What did you think?

[SAT or ACT?]

Go to the library and pick up a book with practice tests. Look at the book to make sure they are real practice tests (from other years) and not just pretend tests as some books are harder than the real one. Then have her take one of each - doesn't all have to be in one day even for one test - and see which one suits her better. It's worth checking, plus, then she'll have an idea of what the test is like.

 

My friend whose two sons took the ACT in 7th grade jsut gave me two books to use last night. I'm intimidated! LOL

[SAT or ACT?]

I chose for my ds to take the ACT for very specific reasons. The writing portion is optional and last. (The SAT writing is not optional and is 1st.) The ACT does not flip through the topics. English is 1st, math 2nd, reading 3rd, and science reasoning 4th. The SAT rotates through portions so they do a section of critical reading followed by a section of math followed by more critical reading than more math, etc.

 

I knew my ds was only going to qualify in math and that the reading portions would be difficult for him, so I didn't want his math score affected by the stress of interspersed reading sections. He knew with the ACT he only had to get through the one before the math section came and he didn't have to stress through the writing section. (He qualified through JHU. JHU does not even look at the writing portion. I am not sure about Duke and whether or not they do.)

 

FWIW, the test themselves are equally accepted. So, it is a matter of knowing your child.

 

My dd is only trying to qualify in language areas. What advice did you give your ds when he was approaching the reading/language sections? I know there is no way that my dd will be able to do most of the math and I know that this will stress her out because she's very perfectionistic. SHould I just tell her to try the problem and then fill in a random bubble for the ones problems she cannot do?

[SAT or ACT?]

My dd (12.5) was just recommended for the Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program). She'll need to take either the SAT or ACT next winter. Does anyone have any experience with Duke TIP or opinions on which test they'd recommend? Thanks!

[Has anyone found a way to teach communication skills]

"Secrets of Great Communicators" by Jeff Myers is a recommendation from Diane Johnson in her book "High School @ Home". I haven't seen it IRL so I can't offer anymore feedback on it.

 

Here's a link:

http://www.christianbook.com/secrets-of-great-communicators/jeff-myers/9780805468823/pd/68824?event=WL&item_code=WW

[Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings]

Thanks so much Lori! You've been a great help.

[Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings]

Are there any companion books that we'll need (other than LOTR)?

[Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings]

Just to let you know: LLftLotR is NOT a complete English credit, despite the descriptions as such. There is NO grammar, and there is no writing instruction (about every other week or so there is a writing assignment idea). So you may still be able to do One Year Adventure Novel simultaneously for your writing...

 

However, it is a gentle, enjoyable and informative way to get into literary analysis, and having 2 DC doing it together should spark some great discussion! Warmest regards, Lori D.

 

Thanks for the information!

[Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings]

Thanks for all the quick feedback!

 

My ds (14.5) has loved LOTR for years (he began listening to the books on audio when he was 9 yo). He is the less eager LA student of my 2 dc and I'm hopeful that the subject matter will spark enthusiasm for writing and literary analysis. My dd (12.5) surprised me by wanting to be included in the study because while she's an avid reader, she has not shown any interest in LOTR. In fact Anne was begging to do the One Year Adventure Novel next year; now they've decided that they want to do LLOLOTR together next year and the OYAN the following!

[Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings]

I'd love to hear more experiences about the positives and negatives of this program from those who have used it. My dc who will be in the 9th and 7th grade are very interested in using this next year. (Note: my rising 7th grader works at a high school level).