emzhengjiu Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 After looking through the website information, I'm still confused about how the live class works. My daughter definitely needs a teacher for physics. Is the class a typical lecture format? I would appreciate more information from anyone familiar with the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 DS says they review what was learned and they work through problems. If they test is coming up, they prep for test. It's not a lecture. DS says "it's an active class." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAR Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 DD also said it's not a lecture type class. It's more interactive and designed to supplement the work completed during the week (i.e., extra practice problems, power point slides, discussion, questions and answers). The live online class is a key aspect to the course and one of the reasons our DD is enjoying the class and doing so well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Love to know more too about Jetta's class! It sounds so great. We would also be looking toward 9th grade, concurrent with Geometry. Do you need background in Physics at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Math is the easy part of the class. Conceptual side is much, much tougher. Math makes things clearer. DS often thinks back to equations if he wants to figure out how things are related. Say today that's the only way he answered what was directly or invesly related when doing chapter review. So I would say Algebra 1 is enough for problem solving and it will be your friend in the class. You don't need any background in physics. My son had none and he is learning a ton. I would say get a textbook and if you don't find understanding it difficult, you will likely do well in the class. Morning messages will do a lot more teaching and bring in math to the class. It's by far the hardest and most loved class for DS and he is enjoying all the classes this year. Edited February 25, 2017 by Roadrunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Are the optional live classes available later as recordings? I do not think the live class time will work for us but I don't think my ds will like missing out on it altogether. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Yes, they're recorded. Ds can't make it every week due to another commitment, & just watches the recording on those weeks. Great course! We highly recommend! Edited February 26, 2017 by Hilltopmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 By the way, if you are interested in Clover Creek physics class, I noticed Jetta opened up the registration already. I know last year spots filled up fast, so you might want to go over there and register or contact her. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 By the way, if you are interested in Clover Creek physics class, I noticed Jetta opened up the registration already. I know last year spots filled up fast, so you might want to go over there and register or contact her. Thank you for this. I had it on my calendar for March 1. Now we are all registered for online classes and ready to roll. (Except I might add one more...LOL) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Love to know more too about Jetta's class! It sounds so great. We would also be looking toward 9th grade, concurrent with Geometry. Do you need background in Physics at all? It was because DD didn't have any background in physics that we signed her up for Jetta's class last year. Apparently we could never get past zoology, Dd's favorite science subject, so it was time to enroll. I'm not sure if the fee is about the same - it's just sort of low for the amount of work Jetta puts in. And we still have fond memories of her class. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Can I piggy-back and ask if the class would be okay for a ninth grader who is near the end of Algebra 1? My dd is doing Derek Owens Algebra 1, and it looks likely it will take her until sometime between August and October to finish. She will be doing geometry after that, so it seems an ideal time to do an Algebra based science, to keep those skills fresh during geometry. I had the same question for Jetta before I enrolled. We didn't finish our algebra book before classes began. In fact Jetta and I discussed over email that taking an algebra based physics class would be great for DD to see how algebraic concepts apply to another subject, yet at the same time allow her to review some algebra throughout the year. The math is not hard - it was just the right time for us especially since we were still in the middle of AoPS and needing to apply what we learned somewhere else. DD likes labs and ended up loving lab reports. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just an update- class is full and waitlist is already going...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2vikha Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I love Jetta! She helped me decide my daughter's science class this year though we didn't take clover creek. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegeyser Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Class is full? I have visited her site several times recently and was waiting for the March 1 sign-up I read about! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Class is full? I have visited her site several times recently and was waiting for the March 1 sign-up I read about! Send her an email and let her know you're interested. There's a waiting list so perhaps she will open another section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Send her an email and let her know you're interested. There's a waiting list so perhaps she will open another section. Yes please do! We missed this too (also had March 1st on my calendar). We would love another section to open :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Last year, she offered early registration for families who had inquired during the year. Perhaps this year too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 She has opened another section. :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 She has opened another section but if I am understanding the website correctly that is almost full too. Hurry if you are interested! WTM forums are powerful. I never would have found the class otherwise! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 WTM forums are powerful. I never would have found the class otherwise! Hear, hear on that sentiment! It's shaped my whole homeschool curriculum/class choices. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAR Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Our DD is currently in Jetta's class and was thrilled to hear she opened up another session! Her other comment was, "If only Mrs Jetta would teach biology!" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I know! I wish we could do all three sciences with her! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I couldn't believe it was already full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 As for Biology, I'm a big fan of WTMA's Biology with Mrs. Upperman. Others here on the boards rave about her too - and well-deserved. My math son has actually told me that biology, this year, not math is his favorite class. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Mrs Owens at WHA turned my science-hating kid into a biology fan. He really enjoyed her class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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