sixtimemomma Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Can someone help me here I am confused? I want to make sure I am placing the correct order for VIE. Which book are the student tests located? According to what I see on the site they are in the assessment books but those are sold in sets of 25 is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DragonFaerie Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I was able to buy single test books through Rainbow Resources. Hang on and I'll look it up for you... Okay, here it is: http://www.rainbowresource.com/searchspring.php?sid=1302705777-279457&q=voyages+in+english+assessment#/?resultLayout=list If that doesn't bring up my search results, just search Voyages in English assessment and it will come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Did you check Rainbow Resource for tests? I would look there. I recall someone posting that RR sold them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtimemomma Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 One more question. Are the answers to the student text in the TM? I looked at the samples on their site but the pages look as though the TM only shows lesson plans no text answers. Anyone:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The answers ARE in the TM (at least for the 2006 edition which I have). If you look at the minimized student book pages in the TM, you should be able to see the answers in a different color on each page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtimemomma Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Wow, I am trying to keep costs down and I was hoping I could get away without having to purchase the TM as the seems to be the bulk of the cost. Geez, I might have to breakdown and make cuts somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Which year(s) are you teaching? Would you have the time to grade without using the TM? The only reason I have a TM is that I bought the 2006 edition used. Have you considered buying 2006 instead of 2011? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2toBoyz Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi, I just bought the newer edition TM and student book (2011). The TM has smaller pages of the student book with answers. Plus notes for me. I have not looked much at it, it does refer to a practice book, but quite honestly, I think that would be more. We are coming from doing Abeka's Language, and I will not be giving any tests or more work to my kids. Abeka was overkill after all these years, & now we want less "busy work". I like the format already better - one teacher book and one student book! It is not really for the child to write in, but glancing through the TM, I think I may just do that! underlining, filling in blanks... easy peasy! You did not mention the grade, so maybe what I have would be different. what grade are you wanting? I also bought mine through a group buy which was cheaper for me than RR. there is a review it looks like at the end. I may just use that to make sure we've mastered everything. What we need to work on, I can pick up a teacher resource book and use. But coming from years of Abeka, this curriculum look wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 The practice book is just additional exercises to go along with each chapter. When my kids were at the K-8 school, they used the practice book as their homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I just bought the student book, the practice workbook, one set of assessments, and the answer key. No TM and so far I'm just fine without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtimemomma Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 You said you do not own the TM so do you do the work yourself? BTW I am considering using it for a 3rd, & 8th grader. And yes, I have considered buying the 2006 versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 You said you do not own the TM so do you do the work yourself? BTW I am considering using it for a 3rd, & 8th grader. And yes, I have considered buying the 2006 versions. What do you mean by "the work?" The student text is pretty self-explanatory and anything my DD doesn't understand, we discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtimemomma Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Well another mother mentioned that to avoid having extra work to do I should get the TM. So I guess what I meant was do you just figure out the answers yourself? And I guess you answered it.....the work is self explanatory. Perhaps it depends on how confident one feels about their Grammar proficiency. I think I can probably manage without the TM. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Well another mother mentioned that to avoid having extra work to do I should get the TM. So I guess what I meant was do you just figure out the answers yourself? And I guess you answered it.....the work is self explanatory. Perhaps it depends on how confident one feels about their Grammar proficiency. I think I can probably manage without the TM. Thanks! LOL... Okay, now I understand what you were asking. I'm a little slow today. hehehe.. Yes, I just figure out the answers myself. It's really pretty easy, at least at the 3rd grade level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttacol Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 We have done 2 years of Voyages both without a TE. I usually plan my weeks using the table of contents. I count up the lessons, and then figure out how to schedule them to get everything done in the number of weeks I want. We use the practice books as well, and to schedule that, I have to look at the bottom of the page where it tells you what lesson in the student book it goes with. It actually is very easy to match up but does take some time. The student book teaches exceptionally well just from reading through and discussing. My guess is that a TE might be more useful for older grades, where you may not be confident in your own knowledge. I know all the TE's I have bought in the past end up not getting used. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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