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If just need some extra drill (versus the Foerster excellent word problems) then you could supplement with worksheets. Lot's of free stuff out there. https://www.kutasoftware.com/free.html
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wow 2,5 billion for one campus/college !!
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The Atlantic: Top-tier math education outside school
MarkT replied to kubiac's topic in General Education Discussion Board
sent I didn't see the first links either - thank you for sharing -
Recommended textbooks for high school
MarkT replied to happycc's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
If you are using that charter then they will buy them for you. If not then don't use recent (over-priced) editions. -
Common Core Algebra 1 is what follows next. You don't have to use a Common Core text - just locate the topic list for CA. See Eureka Math for sample CC programs. http://greatminds.net/maps/math/home You can use NYS Regents exams as example finals. ============================= updated for example you can use this great classic text: Algebra I: Expressions, Equations, and Applications byPaul A. Foerster 1 Expressions and Equations 2 Operations with Negative Numbers 3 Distributing: Axioms and Other Properties 4 Harder Equations 5 Some Operations with Polynomials and Radicals 6 Quadratic Equations 7 Expressions and Equations Containing Two Variables 8 Linear Function, Scattered Data, and Probability 9 Properties of Exponents 10 More Operations with Polynomials 11 Rational Algebraic Expressions 12 Radical Algebraic Expressions 13 Inequalities 14 Functions and Advanced Topics
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If you want to "roll your own" there are videos and such in the pinned thread for College level Algebra based Physics.
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New PSAT Fall 2015 what's a perfect score?
MarkT replied to amyx4's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
PSAT max is 1520 - demand proof :glare: the more important score for scholarships is Your NMSC Selection Index -
New SAT testing schedule beginning 2017-18
MarkT replied to Luckymama's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
for AZ late August is a good date - kiddos all back to school by early-mid-August and the weather is hot anyways so one could spend a few weeks prepping. -
also using Foerster text for Algebra I and II: http://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/
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AP English Language vs English Literature ?
MarkT replied to MarkT's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I think my DS would like to skip Lit based on above! -
Struggling with teaching Pre-Algebra right now :(
MarkT replied to tammyw's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Eureka is fully Common Core - all free downloads (including teacher items) if you register. look at the 7th and 8th grade modules for PreAlgebra. http://greatminds.net/maps/math/module-pdfs -
Charters schools that give money for FL residents?
MarkT replied to Gil's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I think only CA has this very flexible charter program. Nothing like it in AZ. At least FL allows all resident students to take the Florida Virtual School online courses. -
My son's B&M charter school uses the CK12 Biology text. No complaints.
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If your co-op will use parents to teach core high school subjects (hiring paid teachers seems very expensive), I would suggest you make them take a "surprise" placement test for that subject if they can not show subject matter knowledge credentials otherwise. good luck
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Help with course alternatives...
MarkT replied to LisaKinVA's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
AP Statistics - my nephew took this his Junior year along with Precalc, he did very well (he did 4 APs that year) courses typically taken Senior year but your student is advanced in Social Studies: AP Macroeconomics AP U.S. Government and Politics -
Help with course alternatives...
MarkT replied to LisaKinVA's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Since you are doing US History this year maybe consider AP US History for next (school or home). Not sure if that looks "bad" to colleges or not. -
I have no idea what ACE Math is but you may want to look at: http://cathyduffyreviews.com/math/Fresh-Approach-Algebra-and-Geometry.htm Since your student is only in 7th grade, he is not behind. Sounds like he needs a tutorial approach to learning Algebra with some first principles. Just memorizing rules is quite limited anyways.
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My son's school told him he could take AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition as a Junior. I am trying to convince him that he should take AP English Language and Composition first. He is STEM kid who is a good "technical" writer but does not particularly like creative writing. He has not taken any AP classes yet.