I'd call it Discrete Math unless they took a course with that name elsewhere.

I would do MUS pre-algebra and then change to a more challenging pre-algebra. MUS pre-algebra is kind of a grab-bag of arithmetic topics that are frequently covered earlier in other programs, so it would finish off the scope and sequence.

What maize said. I've never been able to hit that section in precalc when I teach it, but clearly enough people want to hit it that it's included.

I love Stirling as well, but I like the Island in the Sea of Time trilogy even better than the Change series (or at least until the latest Change book -- squee!). I think I've read the whole trilogy at least 7 times so far. He is also the only author that I order everything he writes in hardcover instead of waiting for the library or the paperback. I also really enjoyed everything David Weber has written.

I remember getting told about a PS program in one school by someone who was helping with a club -- basically, about 2/3 of the way through the year they gave them the state tests. Those who were already acing it didn't have math class the rest of the year, and instead did a choice of chess or contract bridge, while the teacher worked with those who were not yet ready to pass. The chess and bridge groups were done in the cafeteria by community volunteers, so did not require extra funds or someone dedicated to supervise. While I would prefer to see enrichment in mathematics, at least they were building the strategy/problem-solving/thinking steps ahead part of the brain rather than continuing to drill them on basics that the rest of the class needed.

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Yes. And it doesn't do anyone any good to do two years of a major in something and then fail out because they couldn't hack it -- better to find out as a freshman when there's more time to change to something else. Honestly I think we should also have more job-shadowing for freshman who have a declared major, especially a vocational one -- or for anyone else in their first semester as a major. You wanna major in elementary education? Let's get you exposed to some real kids ASAP. You wanna major in accounting? Let's go out and see what an accountant does during the day. You wanna major in nursing? Let's get out in a hospital. I know a few people in all of the above who majored in it because it led to a defined career path -- then HATED it when they got out.

If underwires hurt you I would throw out the bra and start over. I'd actually be really ticked if someone refused to take my "no underwires" seriously. Every time I've gone for a fitting they've respected that, even if they've had to say "I'm sorry, we just don't have anything that fits your requirements".

Honestly, history is so broad that I think as long as you're doing *something* from history, and you're including perspectives from outside your own locality somewhere during K-8, you're doing just fine.

They do make G's without underwires. Are you sure, though, that it needs an extender? Having your shoulders hurt is frequently a sign that your band is too big. You might also investigate something like http://www.lindasonline.com/fashion-essentials-bra-shoulder-cushions-fe40007-clear.html

Usually when data has an exponential relationship -- if you are trying to plot (for example) 10^x, a standard scale will have it off the paper by the time you get to x=2 and through the ceiling by the time you get to x=4. But I don't have a great teaching resource because I've never taught it. I've just used it for displaying data in my own work.

Do you live near a specialty swimsuit or swimsuit/bra store? Would there be any way to include one in your next trip somewhere? When I went to Chicago last I deliberately went to a swimsuit store that sold suits in bra sizing because I knew a standard suit was never going to fit + support me.

High GPA will also quite possibly help in graduate school, as many re-calculate GPA including all grades from every course taken.

I have heard from a person whom I trust that there are similar goings-on at the college where she instructs, including a faculty member being physically assaulted to the point of needing to be treated at the emergency room. While it is indeed rare, such places do exist. If going to administration is unfruitful, the best advice *I* have is to transfer the heck out and review it on college confidental/yelp/anywhere else I can think of.

Honestly I wouldn't do 9th grade physical science for someone who just did middle school physics. I'd probably end up doing bio, chem, phys, and leave the senior year free for an elective of choice, since her math is advanced enough to support that. There are a lot of electives and by senior year she might have a better idea what she wants to study, or decide to attempt an AP science in order to have more time in college.

Sometimes you just do have a crappy day. When I have a crappy day, I put a frowny face in my workout tracker and repeat what I was supposed to do that day on my next workout day.

The university has assigned someone else to finish evaluating the class and says that his grades will not stand.

Definitely do not write it off as a fluke. Reactions, once formed, usually increase in severity, and the allergy may not be what you think.

Lial is very standard, solid, not above-and-beyond like AOPS. Is the student prepared for AOPS? A standard algebra 1 course may not have sufficiently prepared them -- make sure you use the algebra a/b post-tests on their site so that you know that that is not a more appropriate placement.

I like the EatSmart precision for something that's pretty cheap and reliable. I bought it a while back, eventually got myself one of the fancy-schmancy bodyfat ones and gave it away, but she is still using it and it's still reliable.

And the funny thing is that when people on food stamps buy preprepared foods it is "those wasteful and unhealthy poor people buying preprepared foods instead of ingredients" and yet when it comes to feeding kids it's "come on, kids can get themselves preprepared foods"

One problem with math at the CC is that they do what would take high schoolers a year in a semester. This pace is not suitable for many younger students, especially as they get further advanced in math -- she'd probably be fine in pre-algebra, but then what will she do in the spring? Algebra one in a spring semester is quite challenging, and after that the next step would be intermediate algebra and college algebra ... the other option is giving semester breaks off math, which I also do not like. Furthermore, in CC remedial classes (especially at the pre-algebra level) she will be in with adults who in general both hate and fear math. If possible I would look into something designed for middle and high school students which can remove you from the equation. If you have money for an online class, I have heard good reviews from online classes sourced through Jann in TX, Tabletclass, and Derek Owens.

Any other kind of soup. I just googled "ham soup without beans" and found a whole bunch of recipes -- try it and take your pick.

If he is still working on multiplication facts and enjoys computers I would seriously look into the free demo of timez attack. If he doesn't like it you've lost nothing.

If at all possible I'd finish BCM before changing maths, assuming he is doing well. It really reviews EVERYTHING from arithmetic. Were you getting a new tutor? I would have this as priority with the new tutor until he finishes that, then switch to TT to free up tutor time for other subjects. I really think he might be ready for TT algebra after BCM (although of course I would do the placement test). I am not aware of anything like TT that is designed for older, remedial students -- the grade-level TT will simply move too slowly for someone who is behind due to lack of instruction rather than due to inability to follow instruction. As far as "cheating" -- b.s. He is in high school and doing the best work he is capable of at this point in his life, therefore, it is high school work. I would honestly skip foreign language of any sort until he is closer to on-level with english and math. Even if the state requires two years he can do those in 11th and 12th grade and even there I'd have absolutely no compunction about using something really more aimed at younger students.