Has anyone seen the DVD lectures? I don't have much in the budget but DD is a visual learner so now I'm on the fence.

my DD is not a math/science person. We tried apologia for physical scence and did not get very far. It just did not keep her attention enough for the concepts to sink in. Do you think the apologia bio was easier than the self teaching book by Garber? Anyone else use the Garber book?

DD is 13. She attended private schools up to last year at the end of seventh grade. She's always been years above grade level in English, language, reading but she has ADHD and her lack of executive funtions made school a tourture session. She has the intellegence but she was always plagued by her organization problems. There may be a DX of aspergers added in the future. In 7th grade I realized that her self esteem was suffering. The school system was determined to make her acheive a level of organizaion that simply was not possible. The school was also at a loss of what to do with her underdeveloped math ability. After finally reading WTM I decided almost instantly that I would withdraw and begin home schooling. I spent the last quarter of last year foucisng on math. After years of math tutors she was still about 4 years behind grade level and not showing any signs or progressing. I discovered she was a visual learner and started her on MUS. She caught up about 2 years in 9 months. She still doesnt like math but it doesnt generate tears or the blank look as it did before. Now I'm at a loss of what to do next. Her English and writing level is really beyond where I feel I could be of much help to her, especially with two toddlers to care for. At 13 her SAT reading and writing scores are 580. ACT English score of 26. I'm currently outsourcing writing with home2teach and Latin with either Latin in the Christian trivium or the Potter's school. I'm thinking about having her take English classes at the CC online. John's Hopkins CTY classes look attractive but they are more than we can afford until I go back to work. I've been talking recently with the CC. They were not terribly receptive at first but now that she sat for their placement test and scored high they've agreed to allow her to take classes for credit (with the exception of math). We just need to have any instructor sign off that their class would not contain content not appropriate for a 13 year old. DD is thrilled with the idea and keeps talking about wanting to have an associates at 17 instead of a high school graduation. Keep in mind she is ADHD and is hyper focused on this right now. I think she is capable but I would need to have her take the first few classes on line so that I could help teach her the organization she needs to stay on top of the classes. Right now trying to do both teaching and organizing her is too much for one person (me). I know going back to school would not be a good fit as there would be no help for her to learn the skills she needs. Here is a snap shot from the past---> she get assignments from 7 teachers, normally looses assignments from 5 of them, just gives a blank stare during math and manages to complete Latin and be one of the top students in Latin. The teachers get frustrated and force her to take the consequences of the missing assignements/grades. Without most of her assessments or knowing to prepare for tests she does test well from memory and averages out most subjects with C's (along with an A in Latin and an F in math). so here is my thought... Let her take ENG 101 on line from the community college next fall. She would also continue with her on line Latin and writing classes. At home we focus on primarily on Math as well as organization (can I create an ongoing class for this?), Science, history and Logic. Provided she gets an A in the class i would let her take 2 or 3 more the following semester with MAYBE one of them on campus. does this sound feasible? Is there anything I should think about? Could she be eligible for financial aid or scholarships? Could this plan jeopardize any future aid or admissions? Should I just look into online AP courses instead? I would love any thoughts on this. Please be gentle :)

DD is 13. She attended private schools up to last year at the end of seventh grade. She's always been years above grade level in English, language, reading but she is ADHD and her lack of executive funtions made school a tourture session. She has the intellegence but she was always pagued by her organization problems. There may be a DX of aspergers added in the future. In 7th grade I realized that her self esteem was suffering. The school system was determined to make her acheive a level of organizaion that simply was not possible. The school was also at a loss of what to do with her underdeveloped math ability. She had an IEP but nothing that offered any real progress. After finally reading WTM I decided almost instantly that I would withdraw and begin home schooling. I spent the last quarter of last year foucisng on math. After years of math tutors she was still about 4 years behind grade level and not showing any signs or progressing. I discovered she was a visual learner and started her on MUS. She caught up about 2 years in 9 months. She still doesnt like math but it doesnt generate tears or the blank look as it did before. Now I'm at a loss of what to do next. Her English and writing level is really beyond where I feel I could be of much help to her, especially with two toddlers to care for. At 13 her SAT reading and writing scores are 580. ACT English score of 26. I'm currently outsourcing writing with home2teach and Latin with either Latin in the Christian trivium or the Potter's school. I'm thinking about having her take English classes at the CC online. John's Hopkins CTY classes look attractive but they are more than we can afford until I go back to work. I've been talking recently with the CC. They were not terribly receptive at first but now that she sat for their placement test and scored high they've agreed to allow her to take classes for credit (with the exception of math). We just need to have any instructor sign off that their class would not contain content not appropriate for a 13 year old. DD is thrilled with the idea and keeps talking about wanting to have an associates at 17 instead of a high school graduation. Keep in mind she is ADHD and is hyper focused on this right now. I think she is capable but I would need to have her take the first few classes on line so that I could help teach her the organization she needs to stay on top of the classes. Right now trying to do both teaching and organizing her is too much for one person (me). I know going back to school would not be a good fit as there would be no help for her to learn the skills she needs. here is a snap shot from the past---> she get assignments from 7 teachers normally looses assignments from 5 of them, just gives a blank stare during math and manages to complete Latin and be one of the top students in Latin. The teachers get frustrated and force her to take the consequences of the missing assignements/grades. Without most of her assessments or knowing to prepare for tests she does test well from memory and averages out most subjects with C's (along with an A in Latin and an F in math). so here is my thought... Let her take ENG 101 on line from the community college next fall. She would also continue with her on line Latin and writing classes. At home we focus on primarily on Math as well as organization (can I create an ongoing class for this?), Science, history and Logic. Provided she gets an A in the class i would let her take 2 or 3 more the following semester with MAYBE one of them on campus. does this sound feasible? Is there anything I should think about? Could she be eligible for finical aid or scholarships? Could this plan jeopardize any future aid or admissions? I would love any thoughts on this. Please be gentle :) I'm going to cross post this as I couldn't decide where to put it.

any more info on tps Latin class?

I have room for 2 more. :)

has anyone tried the edhelper.com vocab lessons?

can anyone suggest a vocab site or software with SAT type words? we were using this site http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab_sat.htm I was able to print a list of words for DD then she could take an on line test of each list I selected each week. We took a break to focus on some History reading but now the link is not working ;( Ilooking for something that teaches the word and allows me to see how she is doing with learning them.

Congrats!! that's great! can you tell me how you are going Latin? on line? class? at home? dd did very well on the NLE last year while she was in catholic school. I'm feeling insecure now because she did not do very well on this years NLE.

I need 5 more people to do a book exchange, and was thinking of people to tell and thought, kids here would LOVE to get some books! please let me know if you're interested!!!! email me and I'll send you the info. email is best as my PM box gets filled. thanks!

Most of the books I selected were in the library or the library was able to get them from another library for me. There were a few books I selected that were not avail in the library and I decided to buy.

I had a similar situation. I decided to go with it from dd 8th grade. It was her first year and while she tends to be advanced student she REALLY enjoyed the story format. She did need more work in outlining and summaries and using this book was a pleasant way to refine those skills. Next year we will move on to an advanced text but I am glad we began with SOTW. I did have to do some work to find reading sources though.

I agree! My kids have learned values, respect, love & kindness being at home. I would not like to comepete with opposings forces in a less supervised envirnoment. :grouphug:

did you end up getting a teachers guide??

I joined yesterday. it was fun to chat with friends and famlily I havent talked to in years. I'm sure I could have found better use for all those hours I spend yesterday :( I need to limit the use though

This is a great thread. anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on making a project/study for an older student, dd13? thanks

thanks for the list

this code still works!

Lisa, did you get this course?

thanks for that feedback! I see the Great Ideas of Classical Physics is on sale as well! did you use anything else along with the videos? thanks!

netflix has teachingcompany videos??

I was thinking Physics in Your Life would be an into course? Have you watched Physics in Your Life? do you think it's to much for a first look at physics?

DD is doing apologia physical science this year. she's a visual learner/right brained. This course is not interesting to her at all. She doesnt seem to be digesting the materal either. Genereally she LOVES vocab but the words in the chapter just don't paint a picture for her to grasp. We are plugging though it because we started but without telling her, I would love to find an alternative. She has more intrest in writing and language and I don't see Science and math in her future (beyond any collge requirements). I looked briefly at the teaching company web site and I wonder... Is it feasible to just use the video lecture for science and no text book? I would rather her enjoy physical science then complete a text book that is dry. any thoughts?

I have the book and I know it can help bring us closer again. now if we can just find the time to actaully go through it. sigh... between taking care of the kids, home, meals, cleaning, schooling, business there is always something that comes up. Then there are the times we are just too upset about some trivial issue to sit down and talk. I'm determined to do it soon though good luck