Thanks for responding. He is 8 years old going into the 3rd grade. He was using Singapore math but I switched him to MUS Alpha. He shall finish it next month. He says he doesn't like MUS and prefers Singapore! We use ETC and OPGTR for phonics and FLL 1 for grammar but it seems like he could use some type of worksheet to go along with grammar to reinforce concepts learned. I started AAS 1 with him last month and it's going slow he seems to forget some of the phonograms he's learned. He has nice handwriting when we work on copy work but he doesn't like to copy too many sentence at once. I can list the sub-test when I get home.

Can anyone please help as to where to go from here? How about curriculum? This is our first time having test done!

We got the results yesterday for my 8 yr old son. I'm going to try not to make the post to long but here are the differnent test he was administered. WCJ-ASF WISC-IV Children's Apperception Test Personality Inventory(PIC-2) Conner's Continuous Performance(CPT-2) Conner's Parent and teacher rating scale This is what we are concerned about and need help or feedback on how to continue to help our son in these areas! The IQ test could not be interpreted because he demonstrated too much variability in his performance across the four indexes(verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed) but they were able to get a GAI score performance of 92-104 His GAI(98) and CPI(68) differed by 30 points. Which is significant and uncommon WMI-68 is a significant weakness when compared to his performance on other task. And uncommon among other peers his age in the sample. Therefore his WMI is considered high priority concern and suggest he has a disorder in the basic physchological process. PSI- the variance between the scores was unusually large. Can not be expressed in a single score. Fluid reasoning- below average Visual Processing-within Average range WCJ-ASF-III Broad math calculations MILD IMPAIRMENT Broad written language, spelling, writing fluency, writing samples, written expression-MILD IMPAIRMENT Academic Skills-MILD IMPAIRMENT ACADEMIC APPLICATION-MILD IMPAIRMENT TOTAL ACHIEVEMENT- MILD IMPAIRMENT/Within normal limits He's being diagnosed with a writing disorder which makes activites for writing difficult for him. His scores indicating proficiency at acquiring new info, processing quickly, reasoning, problem solve fell within the lower extreme. The difference between his long term memory 108 and short term memory 68 is unusually large. He has mild symptoms of ADHD. He is young and his behavior may change over time. In a year reassessment for this disorder is recommended! Suggestions for further assessment include utilizing a rater in addition to his mother when administering the Conner's Rating Scale as well as the Behavior Assessment for children.

Very similar to what we are doing! Except I'm going to start Song School Latin and I'm also thinking about adding a fun logic workbook. Have fun!

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I looked on amazon but can't seem to find any sample pages. Do you have any pictures of the lessons?

Just thinking about our schedule for the new school year. We start back on August 1st. I have a 3rd and 2nd grader. Last year we did 4 full days and co-op on Friday but I'm thinking maybe just maybe we could try this: 3 full days of school(Mon, Tues, Wed) 1 day Math lesson/library (Thur) 1 day co-op (Fri 9am-2pm) Sat-complete a Math Lesson in the morning

Thanks for the feedback. Homeschool buyers co-op has a life time special going for $29.99. I'm thinking of getting it for my 8yr old who could use the extra reinforcement. If he doesn't take to it than I could use it with my soon to be 7 yr old. They both love working on the computer. We are using OPGTR and ETC books for our primary lessons.

Looking for reviews on this program. Likes and dislikes. Thanks

My neighbor is thinking about homeschooling her 6yr old son. She came across this free phonics curriculum and wanted to know if this would give her son a strong start in reading? Thanks

Have you looked at Sonlight?

Thanks for the reviews. We have decided to take our boys (8 &6) to the regular movie instead of the 3D. My MIL is visiting from Alaska and she doesn't care for 3D much it makes her head and eyes hurt!

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When you rent curriculum how do you use the workbooks. Do they allow you to copy the pages? This is all new to me but some items may be worth renting especially if you aren't going to use them again and the price is right.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I have decided to go with a full battery of test which will include the Woodcock Johnson. I'm having it done at a local university so I hope al goes well.

Bump! Anyone

What are the benefits in having this test administered verses using the CAT or Iowa test? Do you learn more about your child strengths and weakness? Does it give you your child's IQ? Can it pick up Dyslexia? Thanks

Have you used Singapore extra practice books or the intensive practice books?if you haven't you may want to. You can also use some of the math sheets from Mammoth. From what I understand MUS is mastery not spiral. I know someone that supplement Horizon workbooks with Singapore and they like it. I've also heard of people using MUS as their main program and supplementing with Singapore Challenge Word problems. That's all I can think of right now. I'm still trying to workout math for my boys as well! Good luck.

Oh don't feel guilty sounds like you guys worked hard! Go on a few field trips, do some fun science experiments, spend a day at the park or beach, play some fun games, enjoy life!

Thanks!

Are you pleased with the piano? It's going to be for our boys ages 8 and 6.5. The seller really hate to sell it but because they are moving across the state they are willing to let it go.

Does anyone own one of these pianos? Another hs family has to move and they are selling their piano. It was purchased from their neighbor 3 years ago for &700.00 The neighbor purchased it new. I don't know much about buying pianos but we are looking to buy one for our boys. Here is the picture: What would you pay for a piano like this? http://www.lindebladpiano.com/1978-Wurlitzer-Console-Walnut.html

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DON'T WORRY! With the height and weight of his dad and other family members it's nothing to worry about! My husband is 6'11 and I'm 5"10 our son just turned 8 the end of Jan and he is 5ft tall and 92 pounds. The doctor is not concerned one bit. And we hardly ever buy junk food only for special occasions and it's healthy junk food.

Yes it does.