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    Latin choice Wheeler or Oxford latin through Lukeion/Scholarsonline or CLRC respectively?

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    Well, I suppose the title says it all. Which is a better choice for latin for my middleschooler: Lukeion/Scholarsonline who study Wheeler of CLRC studying Oxford Latin? Has anyone had any experience with either text book? Secondly, has anyone got preferences over Lukeion, Scholarsonline or CLRC for latin? Finally, we were using Greek, an intensive course by Hansen and Quinn for Greek and again wondering which of the three above would be the best fit. We only got to chapter 4 and now I need to outsource as I am not doing a good job of teaching either latin or greek.

     

    I have done a search on this forum but the discussions weren't this specific. Any other suggestions are appreciated!

     

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    Mandy

    SAT test for a 5th grader

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    Well ladies, I have to thank you all in advance for your advice. I went to register my child today and they wouldn't let me register him because he is not 13 yrs of age yet. Looks like all my problems are solved. No SAT this year....no wonder they ask for the PSAT for 8/9. Looks like we have bought ourselves two years. I really am only doing the SAT to get him into the gifted and talented programs. WE simply can't afford their camps and I have heard mixed reviews about their online courses. He does University online courses that actually gets him credit. So I am still not sold on the SATs. Anyone else gone the online route for college?

    SAT test for a 5th grader

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    Hi all

     

    I need some advice. I have been on so many different websites for CTY, Davidson's Institute, John Hopkins, Duke etc. They all seem to only look at SAT grades for entrance into their programs in 7th grade. Am I missing something here? WHen I decided to research what requirement for my son in 5th grade to make the cut for these gifted programs, that was the first time I thought that there was a difference for each grade. Seeing that he is only going into 6th gradein 2017-18, should I wait until he is finishing 7th grade ie. in two years. Any suggestions? Hoping some of you have done this route before.

     

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    Mandy

    I know you said that you were heading up the CTY in your previous company. I have been on so many different websites for CTY, Davidson's Institute, John Hopkins, Duke etc. They all seem to only look at SAT in 7th grade. Am I missing something here? WHen you asked me what requirement for what grade, that was the first time I thought that there was a difference for each grade. Seeing that he is only going into 6th grade, maybe I should wait until he is finishing 7th grade ie. in two years. Any suggestions?

    Would anyone like to join my son in any of these National Competitions

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    Hi All

     

    I am trying to put a few competitions together. These are team competitions and my private school is happy to have your child participate if they are homeschooled. You would simply need to sign a liability waiver. That being said, I have put the competitions below. You can simply divide the cost of the competition by the minimum number of students in the team.  Happy to answer any questions. It would be easier if your student is in Southern California but it is not a pre-requisite.

     

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    Mandy

     

      Gr Site Cost Min. People Enroll Test Individual testing & Team Gr   Moems Elem-12 http://www.moems.org/enroll_files/Enrollment%20Form.pdf $110 Min. 10 Students Oct. 15th 5 meets Team 4-6 Monthly  CML Math League Elem-12 http://www.cmleague.com/product-category/cml/ $95 Min 6 Oct. 15th 5 meets Individual testing & Team 4-7 Each participant will get a certificate and top achiever a medal CML Computer Science League Elem-12 http://www.cmleague.com/product-category/cml/ $75 6 Oct. 15th 1     Each participant will get a certificate and top achiever a medal National Science League Elem-12 http://www.cmleague.com/product-category/cml/ $105 10 Apr 18th 1 Individual testing & Team 5-6 gr Each participant will get a certificate and top achiever a medal National Geography League Elem-12 http://www.cmleague.com/product-category/cml/ $80 10 Apr 18th 1 Individual testing & Team 5-6 gr Each participant will get a certificate and top achiever a medal National Current Events League Elem-12 http://www.cmleague.com/product-category/cml/ $80 10 Oct. 15th 4 meets Individual testing & Team 5-Jan Each participant will get a certificate and top achiever a medal Word Masters Challenge Elem-12 http://www.wordmasterschallenge.com/ $110 10 Oct. 15th 4 meets Individual testing & Team 5-Jan Each participant will get a certificate and top achiever a medal Noetic learning Elem-13 http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest/faq.jsp#_parents $35 <30 Oct. 15th 2 $35/test   5-Jan   ExploraVision Awards Program Elem-12 International                 Elem-12 http://www2.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award               Destination ImagiNation Elem-12 International              

     

    Murderous Maths

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Hi all

     

    I just came across this site Murderous Math and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this site. Or if the book was better. Or simply if either were very good? I know my son would spend hours on the site but we only allow half an hour a day of electronics. Any thoughts?

     

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    Mandy

    Remediating Primitive Reflexes

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    Hi all

     

    I am so sorry it has taken so long to respond. I had the emails coming into my other account and don't check it often. Thanks for giving me a definite path to go via OT/PT. The problem with the 4 PT people I have spoken to is that they are clueless about primitive reflexes. My own MD hasn't heard of it either. I am sure my insurance would cover it if my MD referred me but none of them have acknowledged that it is a true problem. I was thinking of going the Optometrist route but then again, nothing is wrong with his vision? The problem with all of this is having a HG, highly functioning co-ordinated kid with no neurological problems.....again, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much for all your advice, you have solidified my research that I do need to get an evaluation before I try remediating myself. Once again, a huge thank you from a hugely confused mom.

    Remediating Primitive Reflexes

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    Hi WTM Forum

     

    I was wondering if anybody has been in a similar position to myself. I have a HG 8 DS who was evaluated with having all his primitive reflexes still active. The company Brain Balance wanted $6500 to get rid of these reflexes. So I started looking into it myself. It looks like vision therapy, sound therapy and OT are employed. Has anyone used this on their children? If so, which therapies and what was the most successful? I have started researching but there is such a plethora of therapies out there, I don't know where to start. Thanks!

     

    Much appreciated.

    Best Regards

    Mandy

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