Does anyone have a schedule that they used for Chalkdust Algebra 2? I really don't know what to do and don't want to reinvent the wheel! Thanks for any help! Jen

Hi everyone,I just purchased the older editions of Chalkdust Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 for my daughters. I have no clue how to schedule this. Does anyone have a list of how long the DVDs are? What about a daily schedule mapping out which problems to do? General advice? Please someone rescue me so that I can have some sort of summer! I am teaching another child as well and need a syllabus for him to follow when he is not with me. Thank you for any help in these two areas! Jen

Yes, they do sell the disks separately at $25 per disk x6 disks=$150! I was hoping for a more economical option:tongue_smilie:

I need some help finding which chalkdust dvds line up with my book ...do they have an isbn or a date? My book is Algebra 2 second edition special edition for chalk dust company isbn 0618107789 I hope somebody can check their set and tell me which ones they have. I would also consider buying another full set, perhaps a newer version.... Thanks for any help! Jen:)

Around here, most kids strive for honors and AP courses. Our local university REQURES many of these. I will go with both college competition, as well as outside pressure regarding homeschooling. I know a lot of homeschoolers in our area who don't worry about it, but they usually don't end up going to top universities, either. My daughter just wants to go to our local university, but she is hoping to get a scholarship so that she can live on campus instead of at home. I feel a lot of pressure for my kid to take AP and honors courses, as we live in a college town, and many of her friends have professors for parents. These parents put a HUGE emphasis on school, and are constantly questioning and evaluating what I am doing in our homeschool. Needless to say, I have become very good at switching the subject!

I couldn't find a price on it either. I emailed them, but haven't heard anything back yet.

I just posted on another thread checking to see if anyone knew about "Economics in a Box". http://www.economicthinking.org/curriculum/EconomicsinaBox/ It looks interesting, but it's impossible to tell what it is like. No student or teacher pages shown. I can't even find much info on the materials used. I just thought you might want to see it. Jen

Hi, I just came across "Economics in a Box". http://www.economicthinking.org/curriculum/EconomicsinaBox/ I am wondering if anyone has used it. There are no samples of the teacher or student guide, and I'm not sure of the perspective given here. I'd love it if someone could tell me about it! Apparently the spine is Common Sense Economics. There are videos from John Stossel and lots of other resources. I am having trouble telling how advanced this is, etc. It looks intriguing. Of course, I'm like a crow. Something shiny catches my eye and I want to have it for myself. I really try to research things, but I can't find anything on this one. Thoughts anyone????? Thanks, Jen

I just got off the phone with Teaching Textbooks. They said that the content is the same - the only change is the automated grading for Pre-Algebra and Algebra I. The rep said that they look different from the table of contents, but that all the same content is there, with no major changes. She said they should be available by July. If you need it before then, if you purchase the old version, you can mail it back (at your expense) and they will exchange it for the new version. Additionally, Algebra II will be done next, and then Geometry. They are not expected to be done this academic year. Hope this helps!

I am trying to decide about TT geometry. We have never done TT. DD struggles with math. If I am not sitting with her, making SURE she is doing everything, she tends to "zone out". She will get through math as quickly as possible and does not retain much between lessons. I am worried that TT is too hands off for me and that she will just complete the lessons but not really LEARN anything. Please share your experiences. I am not looking for EASY math here. My goal is that she understands what she needs to know so that she can do the SAT's and any math she might do in the future. She thinks that she might want to go into a science field, so we have to keep math vigorous enough. We used SRA Explorations and Applications for grades 3-6 combined with MUS, which was a great fit. Saxon reduced her to tears daily. MUS didn't work for pre-algebra at all. It seemed really different from the lower grades. Algebra has been a nightmare. We started with Life of Fred. She just read the answers for Life of Fred even though I covered them up. She's sneaky.:glare: Next we tried the Dolciani text, but hit a wall in Chapter 5. We are working through MUS Algebra. We'll finish it, but it's not a good fit. Not enough practice problems. If we supplement, she complains. Sigh. Teaching Textbooks has always been intriguing/terrifying to me. Thanks in advance for any opinions!

I just implemented workboxes for my two ADHD, super-slow-at-getting-it-done kiddos, ages 11 and 13. The difference is amazing. I used magazine holders on a shelf instead of boxes on a cart. It's been a lot of work for me initially, but I'm learning to make it easier. They are more independent for the first time. Also, I know lots of people love Saxon, but we did Saxon 1/2 last year and found the assignments were REALLY long and tedious. Not hard, TEDIOUS. We've switched math this year and everyone is much happier. It's hard with Saxon, because if you skip problems, you really miss a lot. Jen

Help! I thought my daughter was going to take a History course outside, but now she's going to be doing it with me. I have History Odyssey Ancients Level 2 and K12 Human Odyssey. Has anyone combined these??? If so, please email me - I really need help getting a plan together fast!!! Thanks for any help! Jen

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Hi everybody, I am always so inspired by people's quotes in their signature lines. I write them on little pieces of paper and promptly lose them! I want to hang some of these quotes in my classroom, but rather than wander aimlessly around the boards searching for great quotes, please help me out and respond here! Thanks, Jen

We used SRA Explorations and Applications (older version - now SRA Real Math). I have used both the older and the newer versions and they are the same with the exception of the pictures and overall flashiness of the book. I read about it on Mathematically Correct. We tried MUS, but it moved too fast conceptually for her. Saxon was boring and wordy. My kiddo is extremely gifted in math (right now she's in 6th grade and finishing up pre-algebra and heading into algebra probably mid-year). It is a textbook, but written with lots of games to play and repetition needed. It also has lots of checkpoints to keep skills fresh. I practically cried when we finished 6th grade because it was such a great program. I loved that it took me no prep time. I loved the Thinking Stories (I read these aloud because, hey, this is math, not reading practice time). I loved the games. I loved the practice - not too much and not too little. *Sniff* Pre-Algebra has been a nightmare. Now we've been casting about trying to figure out algebra. Jen

Hi, Has anyone combined All American History with Sonlight 3, Sonlight 4 or the Homeschool in the Woods Time Traveler's Series? My daughter is 11 and dyslexic. We have Sonlight Core 3, but I really wanted a spine to give it more structure for her and just adding in the Sonlight books I feel are best suited for her. I also have the Homeschool in the Woods Time Traveler's CD's and was wondering if anyone had scheduled that with All American History. Sigh. I can never just pick up a curriculum and go with it. I always have to mess with it. I am sitting here surrounded by tons of US history books wondering how I used to be so organized and decisive. Any schedules anyone has would be very helpful. You can also PM or send me an email. Jen :confused:

For older kids, I've been looking at this curriculum - it's new. http://discoveringmusic.net/ I'd love to know what all of you who know music think of how this one looks. I am soooooo tempted to try this. Tell me what you guys think! I'm looking to do it for either 8th or 9th grade. Jen

Math: Life of Fred Algebra Dolciani Algebra - (we may take 1 1/2 years to do combination) Science: Prentice Hall Science Explorer - 4 or 5 books Digital Frog (This may get scrapped to do Bio at the local co-op) English Writing Creative – One year Adventure Novel (maybe) Lessons That Change Writers – Nancy Atwell Vocabulary - English from the Roots Up Book 2 SAT Vocabulary Deck Grammar - Easy Grammar Plus Literature - Combined with history History - Really stuck on this one - I think Sonlight 6/History Odyssey mix. Still working on that one! Logic Perplexors, Thinking Toolbox Art my own artist study with projects Music my own composer study Foreign Language Rosetta Stone Spanish Physical Education Swimming

Hi, I have an older (95) version of Easy Grammar Plus - is this compatible with the newer workbook for Easy Grammar Plus? I really don't want to be a photocopying nut - I'd rather shell out the $11, but not if it's not going to work! Thanks, Jen

I got a response from the author regarding extra workbooks. Right now they are $24.95 per extra workbook. You can purchase extra books at this site: http://silveragemusic.com/private_offer.htm. Please note that there will be a price increase on August 15, 2010. (per author)

I put a request at homebuyers co-op to see if we can get a group deal on this - the more people who put in requests, the more likely we can get a group deal! Jen

Here's our list: Math: Math U See, SRA Math (textbook, but lots of little math games & the practice she needed - old version -SRA Explorations and Applications - New version - SRA Real Math a gem that saved our family) History: SOTW, TOG Science: Harcourt (we supplemented with "real" books and had great years!), Noeo Literature: I pieced together my own literature program with critical thinking questions and discussions. Easy if you own the right books. Spanish: Rosetta Stone (they never complain) Writing: Writer's Workshop - Lucy Calkins' - The Art of Writing Logic: Perplexors Vocabulary: English From the Roots Up

I have used both in Jr. high and actually prefer a third option - English from the roots up. I don't buy the cards - I think the making of the cards helps cement the root words in their heads. We keep them on a ring and review them weekly. I am planning to use English from the Roots Up Level 2 this year (8th grade). Another option is to have them make cards for either VFRU or WW that they can review to help retention. Jen

I checked the requirements for my daughter's top college choices, and all three require at least Chemistry, Biology and Physics with labs. These were not high end schools. I've heard that this may be the direction things are moving. Hope that helps.

Hi, I'm trying to find some online HS classes or other HS options in the state of Delaware. Anyone have any advice? Thanks! Jen