Parrothead Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 If it isn't too much trouble would you list what your rising (or those who have already gone through) 8th grader will be using for school. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) I only have a rising 7th grader, but here are my plans for his 8th grade year: Math: AoPS intermediate Algebra Science: High school physics preparing for the Cambridge International Exam in Physics + science fair project in physics Writing: Lost Tools of Writing Spelling: Spelling Wisdom (yes, we will continue with this, sigh) Vocab: MCT WWW1 Literature: working our way through the great books, with discussions with mom, and once per month essays (we might use Excellence in Literature) Mandarin: 3rd year with a tutor Violin: will take the level 5 ABRSM theory exam, and level 6 Practical Violin History: continue with read alouds and discussions with father at night PE: swimming, sailing, martial arts I think that is everything, Ruth in NZ Edited May 7, 2012 by lewelma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Here are my plans for my rising 8th grader: Math: AoPS Geometry Literature: Debra Bell's Introductory Literature class Vocabulary: MCT WWWI Science: Spectrum Chemistry Computer Science: AoPS Introduction to Programming class History : Ancient World History Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Dd14 did 8th last year.... CD Alg 1 TPS English 2 TPS US History TPS Runkle World Geo Spanish 2 at high school homegrown lit voice, piano, theater, worship teams Three months physical science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanM Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Our plans are far from finalized, but this is what I've got so far: Math: probably AOPS intermediate algebra Language Arts: All About Spelling 7, maybe IEW Windows to the World or possibly LLfLoTR, grammar (not sure what, but definitely something) Science: Tarbuck Earth Science History: Not sure, maybe American History of some kind Foreign Language: Maybe an online class, not sure Geography? Not sure what Maybe computer programming? Swim team, band, orchestra, robotics, chess, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I only have a rising 7th grader, but here are my plans for his 8th grade year: Math: AoPS intermediate Algebra Science: High school physics preparing for the Cambridge International Exam in Physics + science fair project in physics Ruth, would you mind letting me know what you are planning to use for physics? Thanks for replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Dd14 did 8th last year.... CD Alg 1 TPS English 2 TPS US History TPS Runkle World Geo Spanish 2 at high school homegrown lit voice, piano, theater, worship teams Three months physical science. Is TPS The Potter School? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Our plans are far from finalized, but this is what I've got so far: Math: probably AOPS intermediate algebra Language Arts: All About Spelling 7, maybe IEW Windows to the World or possibly LLfLoTR, grammar (not sure what, but definitely something) Science: Tarbuck Earth Science History: Not sure, maybe American History of some kind Foreign Language: Maybe an online class, not sure Geography? Not sure what Maybe computer programming? Swim team, band, orchestra, robotics, chess, etc. Your plans look like mine. I have LA mostly figured out. I thought I had science and history lined up but recently realized that it just won't do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Here is what I do have nailed down if anyone is interested: Math: MUS Algebra 1 Vocabulary: VFCR A-C Logic: Traditional Logic 2 Grammar: Analytical Grammar to be finished in one year Writing: CW Diogenes Chreia and finish Intermediate Poetry Literature: A good/great book list as long as my arm Latin: TLRTEG 2 Art: Learning to draw books I don't remember the title of right off. Music: Same as art Science: Up in the air at the moment History: Up in the air at the moment Ballet, tap, jazz, guitar, tai chi, drama club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Is TPS The Potter School? Yes. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Yes. :) Thanks. I'm going to give it a closer look now that I know for sure. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanM Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Oh, I forgot logic. I think we're going to try Paul Teller's "A Modern Formal Logic Primer." Here is what I do have nailed down if anyone is interested: Math: MUS Algebra 1 Vocabulary: VFCR A-C Logic: Traditional Logic 2 Grammar: Analytical Grammar to be finished in one year Writing: CW Diogenes Chreia and finish Intermediate Poetry Literature: A good/great book list as long as my arm Latin: TLRTEG 2 Art: Learning to draw books I don't remember the title of right off. Music: Same as art Science: Up in the air at the moment History: Up in the air at the moment Ballet, tap, jazz, guitar, tai chi, drama club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Ruth, would you mind letting me know what you are planning to use for physics? Course book: http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Physics-Coursebook-International-Examinations/dp/0521757738/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336427026&sr=8-2 Workbook: http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Physics-Workbook-International-Examinations/dp/0521173582/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c This works kids through reading and interpreting graphs and data. Teacher's guide: (has answers, extra worksheets, and labs) I can't seem to find it on amazon, but I assume it exists as I have the one for chemistry from the same series. The previous exams are available and they will show you the depth and focus of the program. The exams require serious integration of the ideas studied during the course, so it is worth doing a few exams just for developing that thought process, even if your student would not actually take the exam. http://www.xtremepapers.com/ look at GCSE exams (slightly easier) or CIE. Both cover the material in the texts listed above. I cannot guarantee that these textbooks are the best out there, but the Cambridge International Exams (CIE) are well respected internationally. This physics course is a first year high school physics course. After this course, you then move on to a 2 year course of study for the A levels (equivalent of AP). In the European schools you study >1 science per year, so you study for the A levels over 2 years instead of 1 year like the AP exams. Hope that makes sense. If you are interested in physics, the person to ask is Regentrude as physics is her field. Ruth Edited May 7, 2012 by lewelma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Course book: http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Physics-Coursebook-International-Examinations/dp/0521757738/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336427026&sr=8-2 Workbook: http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Physics-Workbook-International-Examinations/dp/0521173582/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c This works kids through reading and interpreting graphs and data. Teacher's guide: (has answers, extra worksheets, and labs) I can't seem to find it on amazon, but I assume it exists as I have the one for chemistry from the same series. The previous exams are available and they will show you the depth and focus of the program. The exams require serious integration of the ideas studied during the course, so it is worth doing a few exams just for developing that thought process, even if your student would not actually take the exam. http://www.xtremepapers.com/ look at GCSE exams (slightly easier) or CIE. Both cover the material in the texts listed above. I cannot guarantee that these textbooks are the best out there, but the Cambridge International Exams (CIE) are well respected internationally. This physics course is a first year high school physics course. After this course, you then move on to a 2 year course of study for the A levels (equivalent of AP). In the European schools you study >1 science per year, so you study for the A levels over 2 years instead of 1 year like the AP exams. Hope that makes sense. If you are interested in physics, the person to ask is Regentrude as physics is her field. Ruth When would one do the rest of the books in the series if one was interested? Are they all 1st year high school or do they progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) My understanding is the following: Typically, between the ages of 13 and 15, kids take between 6 and 10 IGCSE exams. Then for 11th and 12th grade, kids take 4 AS level courses in 11th (1st year of A-level studies) and 3 A levels in 12th. So for all subjects (humanities, sciences, languages etc) the progression is IGCSE, AS, A levels. It was recommended to me to start ds earlier because he is advanced and so that there is not a big crunch. So our plan is: 7th: IGCSE Chemistry 8th: IGCSE Physics, IGCSE Math, 9th: AS chemistry, AS Math, ABRSM Music theory and practical 10th: AS physics, A chemistry,IGCSE English 11th: AS biology, A physics, A Math 12th: A Biology, AS English, Mandarin Exam from China I am pushing math and physics early so that applying for university entrance in Physics/engineering will be easier. We will skip IGCSE biology, because I think he already knows the material. Ruth in NZ Edited May 8, 2012 by lewelma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 My understanding is the following: Typically, between the ages of 13 and 15, kids take between 6 and 10 IGCSE exams. Then for 11th and 12th grade, kids take 4 AS level courses in 11th (1st year of A-level studies) and 3 A levels in 12th. So for all subjects (humanities, sciences, languages etc) the progression is IGCSE, AS, A levels. It was recommended to me to start ds earlier because he is advanced and so that there is not a big crunch. So our plan is: 7th: IGCSE Chemistry 8th: IGCSE Physics, IGCSE Math, 9th: AS chemistry, AS Math, ABRSM Music theory and practical 10th: AS physics, A chemistry,IGCSE English 11th: AS biology, A physics, A Math 12th: A Biology, AS English, Mandarin Exam from China I am pushing math and physics early so that applying for university entrance in Physics/engineering will be easier. We will skip IGCSE biology, because I think he already knows the material. Ruth in NZ Thanks Ruth. I do appreciate you explaining it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvaleri Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) Math: Teaching Textbooks Algebra I/Geometry History, Church History: Middle Ages using SWB's History of the Medieval World for spine Language: Middle Ages, great lit of the period w/online guides Science: Up in air; (wants to do physics) Writing: IEW Medieval Based Writing Computer programming (tutelage with older sib who is an IT Dept for his company =) Logic Guitar Hebrew 2 PE Edited May 14, 2012 by tvaleri addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spetzi Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Math: AoPS + Life of Fred History: Sonlight H LA: Sonlight (trying...) if not we'll use CQLA Science: CPO Lang: Tell Me More Spanish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 When my older son (who is 2E with dyslexia) was in 8th grade we used: Algebra II: Lial's Intermediate Algebra English: K12 Literature 8, MCT Grammar Voyage, and CE2 Chemistry: Conceptual Chemistry with TC lectures Meteorology: Visualizing Weather and Climate Geography: Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment (Bergman) History: The Human Odyssey volume 3 Elective: K12's Game Design I course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Bee Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 This is all so helpful! My oldest will be in 7th, and although I wouldn't make decisions wholesale based on the choices of others, it's encouraging to see overlap in lots of areas. Thanks to all who took the time to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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