SillyOldMom Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I'm looking for live online classes for my rising 6th grader. I need to outsource everyone this year, so AYOP or anything that will require me to do teaching/correcting will not be a good fit for us this year. Background: I used BJU math with this student until last year, when I put her in a cottage school that used Rod & Staff. I found myself saying, "Didn't you learn that last year?" a lot. This year I've switched to another cottage school, but they don't provide math and I'm on the waiting list for their science/LA day. DD is average in math and science, and is almost definitely AD**H**D. I'm looking at several providers and having trouble choosing the right provider and the right level of coursework. WHA, VP, Mr. D, Aim... Same for science. Last year they studied insects. I've seen a few science classes, but I'm leaning toward something that is geared toward 5th-6th rather than 6th-9th. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) BJU online videos: not live but VERY good! What math level did you use? BJU is not a "behind" math. R&S focuses on different topics than most. https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/ Teaching Tectbooks for math https://www.teachingtextbooks.com/ WTMA- Well-Trained Mind Academy https://www.wtmacademy.com/ Memoria Press Online https://www.memoriaacademy.com/ Your biggest issue is going to be class availability this late. Edited July 29, 2023 by Green Bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Athena's is my go to for middle school aged science. It is secular though, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference for you. It's also much more open ended when it comes to assignments. It's a homeschool class, not a school class. If you're looking for something more traditional, I do think Dr. Joseph's trio of shorter classes that are for 4th-8th grade at Aim would probably fit the bill for you really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malam Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Derek Owens isn't live, but does include grading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 @mom31257 Teaches live online math, but idk specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyOldMom Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Green Bean said: BJU online videos: not live but VERY good! What math level did you use? BJU is not a "behind" math. R&S focuses on different topics than most. https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/ We did BJU 4 and last year she did R&S 5, which had a lot of overlap with BJU 4. ETA: Now that I think about it, maybe I should just look through my stash of BJU TMs and leftover worksheets and see where I should place her. Edited July 29, 2023 by SillyOldMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyOldMom Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Malam said: Derek Owens isn't live, but does include grading. DD isn't ready for prealgebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyOldMom Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Farrar said: Athena's is my go to for middle school aged science. It is secular though, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference for you. It's also much more open ended when it comes to assignments. It's a homeschool class, not a school class. If you're looking for something more traditional, I do think Dr. Joseph's trio of shorter classes that are for 4th-8th grade at Aim would probably fit the bill for you really well. I'll have a look at these. It helps when people have specific courses and teachers they like, even if the class is full. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 My rising 7th grader has been doing math 3 times a week with a tutor we found on Preply.com; that might be an option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyOldMom Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, maize said: My rising 7th grader has been doing math 3 times a week with a tutor we found on Preply.com; that might be an option. I do have tutoring as Plan C, or G, or H. I used Wyzant with my oldest for awhile, but I don't even know if they're still in business. I saw an ad for A+ Tutoring, but all their reviews are five stars, which seems "sus." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 52 minutes ago, SillyOldMom said: I do have tutoring as Plan C, or G, or H. I used Wyzant with my oldest for awhile, but I don't even know if they're still in business. I saw an ad for A+ Tutoring, but all their reviews are five stars, which seems "sus." It's easy to switch tutors with preply; you pre-pay for hours (there's a discount if you buy more at a time) but if you switch tutors you can just switch your pre-paid balance over to the new tutor. My kids have done hundreds of hours of tutoring with various tutors for all kinds of subjects. My kids do better with individualized instruction than with regular online classes, and I can't provide it all myself so tutoring has become our go-to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 My Homeschool Math Class has a 6th/7th grade math and Mr. D's has a pre-pre-algebra if you're looking for the year of math before pre-algebra. I'd do the My Homeschool Math Class one though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyOldMom Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Farrar said: My Homeschool Math Class has a 6th/7th grade math and Mr. D's has a pre-pre-algebra if you're looking for the year of math before pre-algebra. I'd do the My Homeschool Math Class one though. Oh yeah, we used Jann in TX for a year of math with my oldest. I think her middle school course is probably a year past what we need. The pre-req says 6th grade should be completed with a B or better. Now, where is my copy of Lial's BCM? I should take another look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malam Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, SillyOldMom said: Now, where is my copy of Lial's BCM? I should take another look at it http://library.lol/main/092E5FFAAE6A80A85B9F769A9055CD00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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