I would cover some Trig. You also may want to consider what the ALGEBRA 2 COMMON CORE topics are: https://mathbitsnotebook.com/Algebra2/Algebra2.html https://emathinstruction.com/common-core-algebra-ii/ example course description: " 531 Algebra 2 (Grade 10,11) This course follows the New York State Syllabus for Algebra 2/Trigonometry and includes topics in functions, probability, statistics, logarithms, and trigonometry. The Algebra 2 (Common Core) Regents Examination will be taken in June. "

http://www.algebrawithinreach.com/ia6e/ look for Instructional Videos - Dana Mosely - aka Mr. Chalk Dust

Larson has some college Algebra text books that have free "Chalkdust" videos.

Many syllabi out there do not cover the whole book as MWB does. examples; http://jtoy.wikidot.com/algebra-2-syllabus [snip] oops not same book look at Core Alg 2: http://www.kolbe.org/files/8014/5228/2359/FoersterAlgebraIIANDAlgebraIIandTrig.pdf table of contents http://www.slader.com/textbook/9780201861013-algebra-and-trigonometry-functions-and-applications-expanded-second-edition/

That isn't collaboration in my book. I hope they fail the exams!

I don't disagree with your statement but I know the essay I would produce on a blue-book in an hour would be a piece of crap compared to one done over several days with re-writes. I guess at some point we have to trust the students somewhat. Not many students can afford to "hire" someone to write essays for them. Plain old plagiarized papers are pretty easy to detect with technology. Maybe some collaboration on math problems isn't that bad if in the end they all understand.

Do any colleges use a computer lab to do their essay based tests? [No way they would allow student laptops since cheating would be rampant.] Personally I believe almost all essays should be homework, typed on a computer and in depth. They could give mid-term/final paper exams that require only a paragraph answer for each question.

Foerster is a higher level text and MWB does assign some of the more challenging problems. A student does need to learn how to read a math text IMHO. If you decide to bail look here: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/542418-homeschool-high-school-math/ I think Holt Algebra 2 2007 is complete and fairly easy to follow. Lots of problems. Free Thinkwell type videos.

More topic coverage? better topic depth? better problem sets? ----------------------------- Considering the price difference, I would expect more from the Derek Owens course.

look for Option 3: Online Curriculum only to be in your desired price range

I would use some outside resource(s) (such as subject tests) to show mastery. Some folks find Geometry easier than Algebra. ===================================== McDougal Littell's Geometry Test Practice: https://www.classzone.com/books/geometry/oltp_welcome.cfm you can find sample test problems here: http://www.jmap.org/JMAP_REGENTS_EXAMS.htm if you access to ExamView (perhaps a friend who is a teacher or some TE textbooks have this on CD) google "examview geometry test banks" there are other test bank tools as well

If you could get textbook references you could use it to drive a primary program. Student reads the textbook section, solves a few textbook problems and then uses ALEKS to show mastery. DS and I used ALEKS in an ASU College Algebra course Personally I like pencil and paper versus web interfaces for math but your student may like it. https://www.aleks.com/about_aleks

DS used that text at his charter. It was totally unnecessary to purchase a graphing calculator to use with it. There were a few problems where it was handy - I found this easy one: https://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/Graph_Calculator/graphCalc.html The teacher liked it and shared it with the class. She did not have to spend time training the class to use a real graphing calculator.

Another good choice is TI 36X Pro for a scientific calculator: https://education.ti.com/en/products/calculators/scientific-calculators/ti-36x-pro DS went/goes to Public Charter schools - they pushed purchasing a graphing calculator for Algebra 1 but it was totally unnecessary. In Algebra 2 and Geometry it is handy to have a scientific calculator available. A graphing calculator becomes useful in Precalc but is pretty much a necessity for AP Calc AB (other Calc I courses may rely less on graphing calculators). DS has a TI 84 CE now.

Hewitt CP - You can find most of the videos on the internet. Older editions are fine but try to get one with Appendix F Problems see http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/540313-homeschool-high-school-physics/?do=findComment&comment=6153671

my DS (strong in Math but does not like extra fast paced learning): Calculus AB this year Calculus BC next year

the reason: "Berkeley removed the videos because of a lawsuit brought by two students from another university under the Americans with Disabilities Act." only in America maybe Berkeley could have just de-linked them from their YouTube channel,

I think this is key for STEM. OR some states have master transfer course lists for CC to state Us. Some CC even have transfer agreements with private colleges. A colleague at work did this for his BSEE (Pima CC then Arizona) and saved a bunch of money.

anyone use http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/america-in-the-gilded-age-and-progressive-era.html ? (audio available at our lib)

search here: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/638806-master-list-of-on-line-classes/ good luck

here is a long one on DE in general https://www2.ed.gov/programs/slcp/finaldual.pdf

You may/should send in an explanation such as "Calc 2 not as rigorous as expected" or "didn't cover full syllabus" - yeah some sandbagging OR many U give a placement test to all students

a review here: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/542418-homeschool-high-school-math/page-2?do=findComment&comment=6673022

ERAU == Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University ? My DS' school has basic DE Eng classes with them - we opted not be DE with them (fairly high cost) - the classes were too easy in my book anyway So why aren't they looking at your student's Calc?? I would contact them.