Cindy in FL. Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Trying to decide if ds should take Calculus AB with Derek Owens or PA Homeschoolers. Suggestions and recommendations welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Derek Owens is a great course, but it only goes through Calculus AB. If you want to do BC, PA Homeschoolers is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I have no experience with DO or PA Homeschoolers, but if community college is an option, I'd suggest that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 I should have said AB. Sorry about that. I fixed the op. Derek Owens is a great course, but it only goes through Calculus AB. If you want to do BC, PA Homeschoolers is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Gotcha. In that case, then I think the question is how does your ds learn best? Would he do better with the interaction of a live class (like a local uni. or cc?) or is he very self-motivated and good at keeping himself on track for a self-paced course like DO? The PA Homeschoolers class would probably be a good middle ground. It will be more structured than DO in that there are deadlines to meet, etc. My dd is very self-motivated and does well pacing herself, so she loved Derek Owens Calculus this year. She thrives on having the freedom to work at her own pace, doubling up on things when she feels like it, etc. For her, DO was the best choice, but for a different student it might not work at all. I don't have experience with PA Homeschoolers yet, but I'm happy to answer any other questions about Derek Owens. Dd loved the lectures, had great interactions with Derek throughout the year, and was thoroughly prepared for the AP in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 He took Pre-Calculus with DO this year and he took much longer to complete the class than he should have. There is not availability to take it at the CC near us until the spring. He has to take the class concurrently with the AP Physics class. So, it would be DO or PA Homeschoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just so you know, Kolbe is adding a Calculus class this year. More interaction and accountability than DO or PA Homeschoolers. http://kolbe.org/online-courses/course-offerings/2014-15-school-year/high-school/online-math-courses/wcm-calc/ Twice weekly online video meetings. Firm deadlines. So quite the opposite of Derek Owens. I just love that there's something for everyone. Kolbe is a Catholic school, but apart from an opening prayer, there's no religion in their math classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Home Alabama Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Wilson Hill Academy offers AP Calculus AB. http://www.wilsonhillacademy.com/go-sign-me-up/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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