Denise Allen
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I have only used it for the second half of this year, but LOVE it! I only have the Student Writing Intensive level C (using it for 12, 13 yr. olds). I also have the over view cd. I have not watched the teacher videos, but have been able to do perfectly fine without.
It is fairly teacher intensive- but I personally wouldn't trust any writing program that wasn't. It isn't really a subject you can leave for a child to do alone. BUT it is very simple once you read through it. It is explained very well, and laid out day by day.
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I just checked- I am wrong!! I do have the Solutions manual & it does have the worked out solutions for most of the problems. Sorry about that.
We did only use it about 4 times. My daughter does extremely well with the Algebra though so it wasn't really necessary for me. I wouldn't purchase it for the amount of money I paid if I could do it over.
But perhaps I would change my mind if my child got a lot wrong? Maybe I will find out next year when my son starts Algebra... I hope not! : )
Again, sorry for my wrong information. I should have looked at the book again as I haven't looked at it since the beginning of the school year.
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I am using Foerster Algebra I with my daughter this year. We DO have the solutions manual and paid $80.00 for the book. NOT worth it! It basically just gives the answer- does not show the problems worked out step by step.
I used it maybe 4 times.
I just have my daughter do the odd problems only as the answers are in the back of the book.
LOVE this math book, by the way.
**Just a note- I ordered my manual through by way of the family- it came in a paper envelope & my book was all messed up. I emailed them about it and never received a reply. I was not happy after paying so much for it.
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My son (12) likes that the application problems are real life- not made up silly things. The explanations are extremely clear.
I got Lial's Basic College Math and Algebra I last year for 99 cents each off Amazon.
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Completely worth it!! The activity guides are what gave my kids a love for history (they are now going into 9th & 8th). The map work is terrific, they are filled with activity ideas, further reading ideas, etc. I personally wouldn't do SOTW without them.
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Can I suggest Premier Jewelry? I sold that after Mary Kay for several years (until baby #4 & I quit). You make 50 % of what you sell- always. It is easy, fun, and everyone likes jewelry. The hostess plan is great too!! Just a thought.
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I sold for a few years. The inventory cost me too much money. If you don't have sales you still have to place an order within so much time. Not sure what that span is today. Also, I personally think it would be hard to market it to younger people when money is tight & you can get make up at the drugstore so cheap. Plus there are many stores that let you return make up now- if you don't like it once you purchase.
But, like any direct sales, It is what you make it. If you are driven and know people- you can still do well with it.
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We have used Memoria Press (Prima Latina, Latina Christiana, Henle) for years and LOVE them! They don't move too quickly- simple to understand. My kids, now 12 & 13) still love learning latin after starting in 3rd grade.
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Thanks for your help. Do you like the DIVE dvd's? Going with the Bob Jones dvd's would be so expensive.
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I have been looking at this too! We are currently using Latin Alive & we really love Karen!
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I know Bob Jones Biology (w/ dvd's) is suggested for 10th grade. For those who have used it- do you think a 9th grader who is a good student- would do okay with this?
THanks
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I didn't read all the replies-
My 13 yr. old daughter is doing Algebra- she did not get or like the Jacobs text (though I did). She is using Foerster's Algebra & LOVES it (well, as much as one can love algebra). She is really getting it now.
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Thank you so much for the link- I will check it out right now. I appreciate it.
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Anybody have any input?
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Those of you having experience with Adam Andrew's Teaching the Classics-
Do you think it is helpful- or is following Susan's ideas in The Well Trained Mind for Lit/Writing enough?
Thanks so much!!
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Hi Denise,
Thread jacking here but read your review on your blog and you mentioned a dvd to learn your t2i camera. I just got a Cannon T1i and would love a dvd. Can you please tell me where you purchased this? I learn much better by watching then reading.
Thanks!!
Grace
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I agree that it might be a difficult transition in a few years when they would need to move back together.
Maybe if the "firecracker" wakes before your other daughter, she could just leave the room quietly so your other daughter can have a bit of peace in the morning?
My 13 yr. old daughter shares with our 3 yr. old son. She loves it, but he is rowdy in the morning & she is NOT a morning person. We usually open the door & bring him out to give her a bit of wake up time.
** Also, for my 3 yr. olds "nap" time he goes to my room- so my daughter has time in her room alone each day. Maybe you could work something like this out at various times of the day
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Vision Forums dolls were not the same as the LOF.
*LOF is still in business & still has the 18in dolls
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Ohh glad to see this thread!
I've heard and seen the LoF dolls and the AG dolls and I'd love my dd's to begin their doll collection with LoF dolls and so glad to see that they join hands like praying, I assume? :)
As for sewing...I've sewn AG doll clothing and accesories for 2 years and I just used 18" doll clothing patterns from this book.... http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Baby-Doll-Clothes-Instructions/dp/0873499344
yes, for praying :)
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We went through the same thing! My kids used Saxon from 2nd grade- until we switched. My daughter did it through Pre-Algebra- I WISH we would have switched sooner. Her 6th & 7th grade years were not that fun with Saxon. I REALLY love it up until 6th grade.
I really don't have too much help to offer. Just understanding. My son is 7th grade this year and we switched to Lial's Basic College Math (great!), and my daughter is doing Foerster Algebra.
Good luck find something! You won't regret it I'm sure.
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Oh- the LOF doll clothes are WAY nicer than AG!! The material is thick and expensive quality.
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My daughter has 3 American Girl dolls and one Life of Faith Doll.
She likes the Life of Faith Doll the best.
One other nice thing about the LOF doll is that their Arms are joined at the shoulder. In other words their hands can come together- AG dolls can't do this. Here LOF doll has lasted longer too. We have had to send 2 AG dolls in for arm repairs.
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Math TutorDvD.com has a terrific video teaching this
I did a review on my blog
http://lightlibertyandlearning.blogspot.com/2010/09/mathtutordvdcom-review.html
Scroll to the second part of the review (the first is pre-algebra)
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You're welcome. We have had ours for 2 yrs. and it has been great. Hope you are able to find one.
Latin Alive or Henle Latin?
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I can tell you my experience currently. We were using Henle. I was happy with it. I had to do a review of Latin Alive and was very impressed so I switched to LA this year for my 8th & 9th grader. BUT after a few weeks, I now have my 9th grader doing Wheelock's and am considering switching my 8th grader back to Henle.
I really LOVE the way Latin Alive is set up, etc. BUT the answer key has many mistakes that are very frustrating. Also, it does not include all the translation answers. My son & I were just translating one of the Latin paragraphs and went to check the answers and they are not included. Very frustrating.
Hard to answer your question. I think LA is great, but if you are not a Latin expert the answer key is frustrating. I have the newest edition too & it still has many mistakes.
(I do think Karen is excellent on the video though)