SeaConquest Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm trying to sign up my DS for the ELE, and I am not sure what to purchase through their online site. The test itself appears to be $4, plus $15 shipping. But, there are also teaching packets. What exactly do I need to order to prep him? Also, it asks for a test date when I place the order. Can I proctor the ELE, or do I need to arrange it with someone? Thanks so much for your assistance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 You pick a window to give the test in. I usually pick the same as the National Mythology Exam so I can give both on the same day. The NME and ELE can be proctored by a parent, and in my group we usually trade off kids since we have groups testing in a couple of different rooms at the same time. They send a syllabus to prepare. The packets are better for a group than for individuals, unless your kids like cute worksheets. Honestly, the best prep for the ELE is Song School Latin. I'd say it covers about 90% of the vocabulary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 You pick a window to give the test in. I usually pick the same as the National Mythology Exam so I can give both on the same day. The NME and ELE can be proctored by a parent, and in my group we usually trade off kids since we have groups testing in a couple of different rooms at the same time. They send a syllabus to prepare. The packets are better for a group than for individuals, unless your kids like cute worksheets. Honestly, the best prep for the ELE is Song School Latin. I'd say it covers about 90% of the vocabulary. He is already doing the DVD and workbook for SSL2, and we play Go Piscis with the Monkey Match flashcards. This is the ELE syllabus for this year: http://etclassics.org/uploads/assets/files/Exploratory_Complete_Syllabus_2015_2016.pdf So, we don't need any of the teacher packets at all? Like this: http://www.aclclassics.org/store/teaching-packets/e15-cd-version.html I just pay the $19 for the exam and shipping? (Not sure we will do the NME this year. I was thinking we'd do it when we cover Ancients again in history.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The $19 will do it. I bought the packets when I was leading a group preparing for it. There are some nice activities for a group (it seems to be designed for a 6-8 week daily unit or a weekly exploratory class in PS), and a CD of songs. SSL overlaps quote well and is better done (and when I did it in a group, I used a lot of SSL songs...don't tell the 6th graders!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks! I really appreciate it (and hope it helps someone else too). :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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