admin Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Here is a list of abbreviations. If we're missing some, post them below and we can add them to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 How about K'er for Kindergardener? Hmmm....that spelling doesn't look right! That's what happens when all you do is use abbreviations!:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara in FL Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 What is SWO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Michele Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 What is SWO? Spelling Work Out, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Spelling Work Out, I believe. You're right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Here is a list of abbreviations. If we're missing some, post them below and we can add them to the list. :-) Smile - colon right parenthesis :-( Frown - colon left parenthesis :-o redfaced – colon-hyphen-small letter o ;-) wink - semi colon right parenthesis :-D big grin - colon capital D :-G glum - colon capital G :-S Cool Breeze - colon capital S (On some sites it will make a smilie wearing shades) :-P Mr. Pukie - colon capital P (and this one makes a green faced guy who looks like he's going to be ill ...) AFAIK – As far as I know BG -- Big Grin ATTN – Attention BHOK—Banging Head On Keyboard BIL – Brother-in-law BRB -- Be right back (Used primarily in online chats) BTDT -- Been there, done that BTW -- By The Way CG—Cheeky Grin CUL (CUL8R) -- See you later DD/DS/DH/DW - Dear Daughter/Dear Son/Dear Husband!/Dear Wife DK—Dear Kitty FAQ -- Frequently Asked Questions FCOL – For Crying Out Loud FIL – Father-in-Law FOCIA – Falling Off Chair In Amazement FWIW -- For what it’s worth FYI -- For your information GMTA! -- Great Minds Think Alike! HTH – Hope this helps HYG—Here you go IABD – I Am Beyond Dense IABC—I Am Beyond Clueless IMHO -- In my humble opinion IMO -- In My Opinion IOW – In Other Words IRL -- In Real Life ISP -- Internet Service Provider ISTM – It seems to me ITA! -- I Totally Agree! ITRW—In The Real World JK -- Just Kidding JMHO -- Just My Humble Opinion KWIM—Know What I Mean LOL -- Lots of Laughs or Laughing Out Loud LSHTRDMF—Laughing so hard tears rolling down my face LSNED—Learn Something New Every Day MIL – Mother-in-Law NACTL – Not a Clue to Life NAK – Nursing at Keyboard NARS – Not A Rocket Scientist NM—No Message NT -- No text (especially useful in subject lines) OIC – “Oh, I see†OT—“Off Topic†OTOH -- On the other hand PLMK—Please Let Me KNow POV -- Point of view RL -- Real life ROFL -- Rolling On the Floor Laughing or ROTFL ROFLMHO -- Rolling On the Floor Laughing My Head Off ROFLSCOMM—Rolling On theFloor Laughing Spitting Coke On My Monitor SIL – Sister-in-law SO -- Significant Other SYOTB – See You On The Boards (relating to discussion forums) TIA -- Thanks In Advance TPTB -- The Powers That Be TTFN -- Ta Ta for Now TTSP -- This Too Shall Pass TYVM! -- Thank You Very Much! VWP -- Very Well Put WAGS! -- What A Great Story WD – Well Done WP! -- Well Put! WS—Well Said WTG -- Way to go YAAG -- You Are A Genius YMMV—Your Milage May Vary YW – You’re Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hi,I'm the person that did the last major revamp on the WTM abbreviations page (with help from Tim, of course!), but I started my own page soon thereafter because (at the time at least) Tim was unable to add new abbreviations without getting the page re-reviewed, which meant that the page was only updated infrequently. Since then, I also went through mine and added links, which I think has been very helpful for people. So, if you'd like to pull what I have into the site's page, I'm A-OK with having my page become obsolete! Homeschool Abbreviations with Links p.s. I intentionally did not include generic internet abbreviations when I revamped the WTM abbreviations page because there are already *so* *many* sites which have these and there are *so* *many* abbreviations. My thinking was that the WTM page should focus on its area of expertise. YMMV, of course! ;) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks for the abbreviation list. I have been homeschooling for 7 years but am new to boards and such. I recognize many abbrev. but still cannot figure out what TOW is!:confused: Thanks, Alisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks for the abbreviation list. I have been homeschooling for 7 years but am new to boards and such. I recognize many abbrev. but still cannot figure out what TOW is! :confused: Thanks, Alisa Was it used as a home schooling term or can you tell from the context? Next time that you see it, ask the person who used it what it means -- I don't think anyone has been anything but kind about answering that type of question here. And then let me know what they said and if there is an associated web site. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillcrest Academy Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I've seen it used in the context of either a curriculum OR an approach. Not sure which or what it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I've seen it used in the context of either a curriculum OR an approach. Not sure which or what it is though. All I have on my Home School Abbreviations page is "Latin-Centered Curriculum" (note that these are both links). If anyone has a succinct description to add to the definition, let me know and I'll add it. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I have changed internet service providers; the new address for my abbreviations page is Homeschool Abbreviations with Links Hi,I'm the person that did the last major revamp on the WTM abbreviations page (with help from Tim, of course!), but I started my own page soon thereafter because (at the time at least) Tim was unable to add new abbreviations without getting the page re-reviewed, which meant that the page was only updated infrequently. Since then, I also went through mine and added links, which I think has been very helpful for people. So, if you'd like to pull what I have into the site's page, I'm A-OK with having my page become obsolete! Homeschool Abbreviations with Links p.s. I intentionally did not include generic internet abbreviations when I revamped the WTM abbreviations page because there are already *so* *many* sites which have these and there are *so* *many* abbreviations. My thinking was that the WTM page should focus on its area of expertise. YMMV, of course! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 As I understand it, LCC refers to a "Latin-Centered Curriculum." There is a book about this, written by Andrew (Drew) Campbell. I think he's "plaid dad" on this board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadepot Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Okay people, hook a newbie up......what does the ds or dd stand for next to your kids ages......i couldn't find anything on this in the "sticky for abbrev." perhaps the obvious is too obvious or shockingly as a newbie I am on information overload.....someone out there throw me a bone!!!! Thanks, Deb:drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Okay people, hook a newbie up......what does the ds or dd stand for next to your kids ages......i couldn't find anything on this in the "sticky for abbrev." perhaps the obvious is too obvious or shockingly as a newbie I am on information overload.....someone out there throw me a bone!!!! Thanks, Deb:drool: These abbreviations (dear son, dear daughter, dear husband) are general internet abbreviations, so they are not included in the home school abbreviations list. I searched several of the sites given in the Internet Abbreviations list and was a little surprised to find that these particular abbreviations did not rank very high on several of the sites. I might need to re-order the list on my page to give preference to the non-technical sites. HTH (hope this helps), Debbie :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebrews3:13 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I keep reading about people using this and want to know what it is. No luck finding it here.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I keep reading about people using this and want to know what it is. No luck finding it here. :001_huh: Could it be Writing With Ease? It shows up on the forums and on a review from SWB. If anyone can give me a brief description and (optionally) a webpage, I'd be glad to add it to my abbreviations page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hs4ze Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i was just reading a thread about the SOTW reading list for ancients/1st grade, and an AG was mentioned a few times... having to do w/ the local library perhaps? does anyone know what AG refers to in this context? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 i was just reading a thread about the SOTW reading list for ancients/1st grade, and an AG was mentioned a few times... having to do w/ the local library perhaps? does anyone know what AG refers to in this context? thanks! From Homeschool Abbreviations with Links: AG "Analytical Grammar" or "activity guide" Given the context, probably "activity guide", as in the SOTW activity guide that is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather D Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You have the state wrong in this abbriviation: CBD"Christian Book Distributors," mail-order book retailer in Pennsylvania CBD is located in Massachusetts. I work there. :001_smile: Heather D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I've made the update; thanks for the information! You may have to reload the page to see the correction. [..] CBD is located in Massachusetts [..]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inashoe Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 WWE - writing with ease WS - Writing Strands WT - Writing Tales PZ - Phonetic Zoo, spelling program from IEW TT - Teaching Textbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 WWE - writing with ease WS - Writing Strands WT - Writing Tales PZ - Phonetic Zoo, spelling program from IEW TT - Teaching Textbooks I've added these; thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryRon Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I use it for Michael Clay Thompson....just a thought:D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockala Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I think it is a spelling program, just trying to find out the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 The abbreviations link doesn't work for me tonight...is something wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I think it is a spelling program, just trying to find out the name. AAS = All About Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 AAS = All About Spelling I've added this to my abbreviations list. It's hard for me to come up with a succinct description of programs that I am unfamiliar with, so if anyone would like to do that, I'll add it to the entry. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 The abbreviations link doesn't work for me tonight...is something wrong with it? I just tried the abbreviation link too and it is not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I've added this to my abbreviations list. It's hard for me to come up with a succinct description of programs that I am unfamiliar with, so if anyone would like to do that, I'll add it to the entry. Thanks! http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm Thanks for your link! I found what I needed there.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks for your link! I found what I needed there. :001_smile: You are most welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 What is DITHOR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 What is DITHOR? I am guessing that it is "Drawn Into the Heart of Reading". I've added it to my abbreviations page with links to the site. Please (anyone) let me know if this is incorrect. Thanks, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 What is MEP Math? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 What is MEP Math? Thanks! I believe that it is "Mathematics Enhancement Programme," a free British math curriculum. I've added it to my abbreviations page and would welcome any suggestions on improving the definition. My abbreviations page: Home School Abbreviations with Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrabelle Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 What is CLE? I couldn't get the link to work. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 What is CLE? I couldn't get the link to work. :p Thanks for letting me know about the broken link; I have updated it (you may need to refresh the page). I'm afraid I don't know anything about the curriculum itself though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilMama Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 or RtR? I can't seem to find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graceunseen Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Can anyone let me know what it means on the "for sale" forum when theres an empty page that says "bump"? Does it mean someone has sent them a message that isn't shown? Edited July 27, 2009 by graceunseen spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 or RtR? I can't seem to find it! Could it be Rome to Reformation from My Father's World? You might ask the person who used the abbreviation. Let me know and I'll add it to my abbreviation list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Can anyone let me know what it means on the "for sale" forum when theres an empty page that says "bump"? Does it mean someone has sent them a message that isn't shown? Please let me know if you find out, and I'll add it to my abbreviations page. Thanks, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graceunseen Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Its when someone bumps their post to the top of the page, I think. How its done, I haven't a clue. Any one know what MOH is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Its when someone bumps their post to the top of the page, I think. How its done, I haven't a clue. Any one know what MOH is? Thanks! I added an entry for "bump". "MOH" was already there; it's HTML clipboard"Mystery of History," published by Bright Ideas Press. See Homeschool Abbreviations with Links for more abbreviations. Obligatory smiley for my squeakers: :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Mac Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What does s/o mean? I keep seeing it in thread titles and just can't for the life of me figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 What does s/o mean? I keep seeing it in thread titles and just can't for the life of me figure it out. I didn't see anything from the standard internet abbreviations that made sense. Maybe you could ask the next time that you see it used? If you find out, please post it here, and I'll add it to my abbreviations page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto4girls Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I can't seem to find what those are on the abbreviations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BirdDog Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 What does s/o mean? I keep seeing it in thread titles and just can't for the life of me figure it out. From what I've researched, s/o stands for either significant other or sellers option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 on these boards it means "springing off" or something similar. Usually a new post inspired by another thread that the new poster doesn't wish to hijack/rabbit trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 on these boards it means "springing off" or something similar. Usually a new post inspired by another thread that the new poster doesn't wish to hijack/rabbit trail. Thanks! I've added this to my abbreviations list. Homeschool Abbreviations with Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmviolet Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I can't seem to find what those are on the abbreviations... Home school curriculum published by Heart of Dakota: HTML clipboardLittle Hands to Heaven Little Hearts for His Glory Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory Bigger Hearts for His Glory Preparing Hearts for His Glory Hearts for Him Through Time Drawn Into the Heart of Reading I had "Drawn Into the Heart of Reading" and have added the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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