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    Zumdahl vs AoPs math

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    22 minutes ago, Malam said:

    Do you remember the exact title of the text? Are you sure it was "World of Chemistry" and not "Chemistry"? The latter is an into college text while the former is meant for high schools or non-science majors and shouldn't be as heavy with the math.

    Thanks for answering. Well actually I have these 2 books at home. I wanted to start with World of Chemistry first . Do you think algebra 1 will be enough for these textbook? 

    Zumdahl vs AoPs math

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    7 hours ago, mathnerd said:

    You might want to edit your post and remove all those blank lines.

    We used Zumdhal recently for chemistry with my son. I remember that there were a lot of exponents, logarithms, roots, solving system of equations and ln (natural logs) strewn around the chapters. Your student might require familiarity with those concepts and be able to solve problems using them comfortably in order to be successful. But, these concepts are not difficult and you can do a quick review if needed. (can also use calculators as AP Chem allows it).

    Thanks I just edited the format . 

    "Are the locking people up in Germany?" - What are they talking about?

    in The Chat Board

    Posted · Edited by visitor

    This is so strange.  Where do they get their information? As if Germans are prissinors.  

    I also can't see the connection between a gas shortage and lockdowns. 

    We live in Belguim and I do believe that it can be though this winter in all Europe.  But Germany the most. That's why the Europe Union wants that all the european countries help each other by sharing gas. But lockdowns, that's just silly. 

    How to get rid of the homeschool stress

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    Dear all 

    Last year I had a miscarriage followed with 2 operations.  During this rough periode my oldest son had examens.  So I helped him trough lt but during that time I had a lot of pain . I wasn't recovered yet from the operations. 

    So I didn't had time to recover and heal. Now I finally have vacation from homeschooling but I just don't know how to relax. There was a lot of pressure on me and I can't get rid of that feeling. I still can't get homeschooling out of my head and I still have the homeschooling deadline examens feeling. Even though my son passed his exams. 

    I just don't know how to relax 😕.  Do you have any recommendations? Unfortunately we çant go on a holiday at this moment.  But I am going to stop homeschooling this summer. 

    Thanks in advanced 

     

     

    Before Zumdahl Chemistry

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    1 hour ago, cintinative said:

    I could be wrong, but I think the recommendation is that you have completed Algebra before doing Chemistry.  

    Are you looking to have a class for high school credit at this point? 

    Have you considered/have you covered biology yet?  

     

    Yes we did biology . No I am not searching for q high school credit. Just having fun with chemistry and being prepared on Zumdahl 

    Before Zumdahl Chemistry

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    Dear all,

    I bought Zumdahl Chemistry for a really good price.  I really like the book but at this moment I want something light to get used to the Chemistry language and introduction to problem solving. 

    I was wondering which book can we do as preparation on Zumdahl's book? 

    My son is half way through intro Algebra AoPs . And he is still very young. He is 12 years old so we are not on a rush to start with the Zumdahl book. 

    Thanks in advance  

    Highly gifted with ADD

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    Dear all,

    We have tested DS 11 years old and it seems that he is highly gifted with ADD.

    We are homeschooling him because of this . My question for those parents with the same situation.  Which curriculum do you recommend? He is highly gifted but at the same time his concentration is very low. When he is interested in something he can really concentrate and learn very deep.  But otherwise it's a struggle. 

    Thanks in advanced, 

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    homeschool mom daily routine large family

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    Dear all,

    My daily routine is out of control. I was a long time sick . And I feel the routine and structure which we had before is disappeared.

    So I would like to have some inspiration/advise. I was wondering how your daily routine as a mother looks like.

    When do you wake up ? When do you start homeschooling , cleaning, cooking etc.. 

    So please share your day routine .

     

    Electrical engineering resources ?

    in Accelerated Learner Board

    Posted · Edited by visitor

    Dear all,

    DS is disappointed that he can't do a lot of electrical engineering . For a long time he showed a real interest in electrical engineering and wished that he can do something daily with it. He is also interested in programming. 

    Last year we did :

    Little bits (which was to easy for him but he liked it)

    Scratch (he outgrown it and needs something new)

    Snap circuits ( he outgrown it quickly)

    Lego wedo 2.0 (the programming part was to easy for him).

    Mbot Makeblock (he quickly outgrown it)

    He needs something which he can do daily and with more depth.

    I hope to find some inspiration for this year. And something he can use for a longer time. DS is almost 10 years old. 

    Thanks in advanced....

     

    Which sports /social activities?

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    Dear all,

    Which sports / social activities are your children doing ? My sons are doing taekwondo and swimming but they still want to do more :) 

    My oldest son wants to do more with material arts but something different from taekwondo. Any recommendations ? My oldest sons are 9 and 8 years old. 

    Thanks in advanced ,

    Visitor 

    Help me with science please

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    On 8/2/2018 at 11:13 PM, regentrude said:

    What age? I have not found a science curriculum for middle school that I liked and that I found inspired curiosity and excitement. What I have seen was dry and had way too much focus on vocabulary.

    Before high school, my kids read non fiction books, watched documentaries, did field trips to science museums and nature centers. When they reached high school age, they were ready for systematic study using college texts which are of vastly better quality than the school textbooks. 

    Both kids ended up majoring in physics.

    They are 9 and 7 . We still have all the time of the world :)  I was concerned that if we didn't do science in the elementary years my kids would be behind for a high school curriculum. 

    The science books are indeed dry but my boys need the vocabulary because English is there third language. 

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