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Need some suggestions, we are entering our 6th year of homeschooling so i am not new to this. But this particular child challenges me.
We are in need of History, Literature, English, and an elective.
10th Grade
She prefers textbooks, but is questioning her faith. She will use Christian books, but not sure if I should push them on her or not.
She used to love to read but hasn't in awhile, i would prefer to not rely solely on textbooks.
Need something with a schedule, or one easy for me to come up with so she is accountable. She works better with a schedule.
She has had Geography. I want to save Government/Economics for Senior year along with some British Lit, and American History/Lit for 11th. So I am thinking either Ancient, World, or...
My other kids have their curriculum so this would just be for her.
Suggestions welcome!
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Wow, so glad I asked, thank you all!
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I got an email or saw on Facebook a few days ago that it has been redone. But I think the release is coming in Aug? Ugh, I don't remember what I read...
That is odd they'd wait till August, most people want to get planning started, hmm
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I am considering the My Well Planned Day software instead of the paper planner. It looks and sounds wonderful! But I know they had some glitches and issues with the Beta version. I can't seem to find any recent reviews good or bad. Anyone use it lately, what are your opinions?
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Thank you all!
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Has anyone held their child back from the next grade, especially in high school? How do you know if you're doing the right thing? Is there a way to repeat a grade, but get caught up and still graduate "on time" ? Thanks!!
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Thank you all! :)
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So far I have 2 teenagers, more to come :) My oldest, 18 was really a pretty good kid. No boyfriend, drugs, sex, drinking, was home by 9pm even on weekends, and most weekends didn't go out at all. She can have a mouth and attitude, but nothing more than I had as a .
teenage girl. She graduated, has a boyfriend now going to college in the fall. I could handle all that and felt confident as a parent.
THEN we had teenage girl #2! Confidence gone! Has given us a constant headache since age 13, or before. Her attitude is fairly good, but everything else...ugh! I do blame myself and y husband for not being nearly as consistent as we should have. But this kid is manipulative, sneaky, will fall prey to any kind of peer pressure, expects the world to revolve around her, thinks her phone and her ability to hang out with friends is a God given right.
So please tell me what the basic rules for teens are in your home please. We are ready to rein in this kid and get her turned around!!
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I think the TT Algebra was for my oldest, not this child :)
Yes, she is definatley doing summer school! She is very manipulative and we totally fell into her trap, I am so mad at myself!!
What did she use for the geometry? I went back and checked your old posts. It looks like you used TT at one point. I'm confused though. You had posts in 2009 and 2010 talking about doing the pre-algebra and then going *back* to TT7. So she then did TT algebra 1 for 8th, went to PS for 9th and retook algebra 1 with a 74 average???
Probably the first thing you're going to have to do is give her a placement test. Then figure out what you've used so far and why it didn't work. The geometry may have been a struggle either from lack of supervision (her butt in chair, you making sure it happens) or because she didn't have enough background and real understanding of the basic algebra skills or a readiness issue.
If the issue is lack of supervision and implementation, well then you know what that means. I saw you had a baby in 2011, so I imagine things feel a little hairy. Suck up and get math done every day. Do a placement test and get her into something that can get done every day. It's pretty ironic that in 2010 you were debating whether TT was GOOD ENOUGH and now you're realizing nothing is getting done. That's when TT can be good, because it can actually GET DONE. Math that gets done is better than no math. If she was over-placed and hence not understanding it and avoiding it, well that's understandable. Also, they've redone TT since she did it. The new 2.0 versions are very straightforward to implement. The geometry should be coming out this fall. The algebra 2 2.0 version is already out. If she needs to repeat algebra 1, well that's available in 2.0 as well. So give her a placement test and see what that tells you.
Btw, it's only the beginning of July. She can do 2-3 lessons a day of the geometry, whether she likes it or not, and finish it by fall. Then in the fall go into algebra 2, possibly with a bit extra review of algebra 1 if necessary. That way she's on track. I did geometry in summer school when I was in high school, and it's actually kind of fun that way. So suck up, do the hard thing, get it done.
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Why didn't she finish geometry? She certainly can't pick up any math credits if she doesn't actually do the work. Was it too hard or an issue of unwillingness to work?
No, I would never give her credit for not actually completing that, never said that! She didn't get it done because of a complete lack of desire on her part. We moved, and I was overwhelmed with baby, so I definatley didn't push her the way I should have! That is all changing! She has to complete Geometry before moving on.
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I need some advice, my rising 11th grade daughter is waaay behind in math. She was homeschooled from 6-8th did Math at her level, went to PS for 9th, passed Algebra with a 74, and we homeschooled again for 10th (and will continue till graduation).
She did Geometry for 10th, but only probably completed 20% of her lessons and barely passed what she did complete. She used to love math, but as a teenager hates it!
She is not sure about college, but I definitely want her to fulfill enough credits to get in if she chooses. She probably won't go into a science or math career. What can I do to get her 4 full math credits? I feel if she completely retakes Geometry, how will she have time to get Algebra II, and another math in before graduating? Her sister did dual credit Math at the local CC her senior year so I am leaning towards that for this child as well.
I am sorry for rambling, just not sure where to start.
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Classesbybeth.com
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I live here, and need to take the kids to something! We are moving in 8 days so I feel I don't have time. My oldest went with a friend and loved it.
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Works on a computer as well, as we discovered today thanks to my 1 yr old. :)
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In Mt. Pleasant here!
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Oh I'm so sorry! Heartbreaking!
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Not sure if you'd want to go this route, but I love our Keurig!
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Mamas I need help, this year feels like we have gotten nothing done. I know we have, I just don't feel as structured as I should, or as I have before. I have a senior, sophomore 6th grader with ADHD, 1st grader, 16mos old (into everything). My oldest does dual enrollment, and is self motivating, usually.
My 10th grader would be thrilled to never do school again, 6th grader can't focus and we haven't had success with medication.
1st grader WANTS to do school ALL THE TIME. Baby is clingy, or into everything, always moving.
The girls, especially the younger 2, fight a lot and once one is mad we seem to get totally off track.
I am not sure what advice I am looking for, just encouragement I guess. We are in our 5th year of homeschooling and I don't feel very successful right now. Even thought my oldest got into a very tough college, I feel as though I am failing them.
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Can't believe this hasn't had any views!
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Cross Posted in General..
My 12 yr old daughter, 6th gr, has ADHD predominately Inattentive type. She seems to never really get any school done. Last year she seemed to do ok in her 1 Co-op class, and if I worked directly with her or sat over her. This year not even that is working (we actually aren't doing co-op this year). She doesn't want to read a literature type book, reads maybe a page or 2 of a textbook. Even begged for a Home Ec Elective curriculum and has done maybe 20 pages since right after Christmas. She says she "can't" study/read/do school.
I have asked her if she would like to go to school, public or private, she says no. I am worried I will need to hold her back, work at a lower grade if this continues. And if it does continue, will she ever learn anything?
What curriculum is best for this type of kid? What style? Textbook, online, send her to school? I don't know what to do!
Thank you!
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Hope this is the right forum to post..
My 12 yr old daughter, 6th gr, has ADHD predominately Inattentive type. She seems to never really get any school done. Last year she seemed to do ok in her 1 Co-op class, and if I worked directly with her or sat over her. This year not even that is working (we actually aren't doing co-op this year). She doesn't want to read a literature type book, reads maybe a page or 2 of a textbook. Even begged for a Home Ec Elective curriculum and has done maybe 20 pages since right after Christmas. She says she "can't" study/read/do school.
I have asked her if she would like to go to school, public or private, she says no. I am worried I will need to hold her back, work at a lower grade if this continues. And if it does continue, will she ever learn anything?
What curriculum is best for this type of kid? What style? Textbook, online, send her to school? I don't know what to do!
Thank you!
Suggestions for History & Literature for High School x-posted
in High School and Self-Education Board
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Need some suggestions, we are entering our 6th year of homeschooling so i am not new to this. But this particular child challenges me.
We are in need of History, Literature, English, and an elective.
10th Grade
She prefers textbooks, but is questioning her faith. She will use Christian books, but not sure if I should push them on her or not.
She used to love to read but hasn't in awhile, i would prefer to not rely solely on textbooks.
Need something with a schedule, or one easy for me to come up with so she is accountable. She works better with a schedule.
She has had Geography. I want to save Government/Economics for Senior year along with some British Lit, and American History/Lit for 11th. So I am thinking either Ancient, World, or...
My other kids have their curriculum so this would just be for her.
Suggestions welcome!