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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 02 (0)
  • Stacey L in Canada - a question if you please - Chris in CA 20:16 May 2 (0)
  • How did you use/progress through Lial's Intro. Algebra? - Belinda 20:08 May 2 (1)
  • Has anyone switched to a packaged History program for highschool? (m) - jac 20:04 May 2 (0)
  • Jan P - a few questions please? (m) - Sandra in FL 19:40 May 2 (0)
  • Just saw this in the paper and thought it funny... - Lynne 17:48 May 2 (0)
  • Merit based scholarship vs. mix of merit & need based scholarship....(m) - Lesley 17:31 May 2 (5)
  • Kids paying taxes - KNF-TX 17:14 May 2 (0)
  • My ds will interview a person during the 1800's and write a newspaper clipping.... - Malissa 15:10 May 2 (0)
  • Spielvogel's Western Civilization - Connie(TX) 14:43 May 2 (3)
  • any californians apply and/or hear from the cal grant people? (nt) - cb in socal 14:05 May 2 (1)
  • Where do you take AP tests if you live in the boonies? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 13:55 May 2 (4)
  • Need formal logic course, considering Introductory Logic, Critical Thinking, which will prep dd for hs? (she's starting grade 8, but we're thinking ahead.) nt - Karin 12:28 May 2 (15)
  • Science Roots questions...m - MI Mom 12:23 May 2 (3)
  • Grammar, shmammar! Help requested please. - momee 11:53 May 2 (1)
  • I found a great site for free graph paper, number line paper etc - Karen in Maryland 11:44 May 2 (1)
  • I can't believe it! I'm so relieved! ... (NEM and CC placement tests)... - Nan in Mass 11:31 May 2 (1)
  • Needing a little more math help - Des 11:06 May 2 (8)
  • Has anyone used the Learnables French program?... - Heidi 9:51 May 2 (8)
  • Looking up college admission requirements. Why would a college want a *six semester* high school transcript? Why would they not want the entire high school years? Thanks! nt - Linko 9:26 May 2 (2)
  • Question about state requirements for math - Linko 9:18 May 2 (6)
  • Has anyone here used Notgrass? I'm having a history crisis :-)... - Heather in VA 9:12 May 2 (0)
  • How do you schedule Chalkdust Algebra 1? - Karen in Maryland 8:57 May 2 (2)
  • SAT Q: Ds has the SAT this Saturday! What should he take with him.. as in supplies and snacks? Can he take his phone as long as he turns it off???...thanks! - Gamom3 8:40 May 2 (3)
  • Another WWYD: Saxon Math and Lials question - Gamom3 8:39 May 2 (3)
  • Has anyone used Holy's Biology textbook...more - Gloria 8:36 May 2 (3)
  • More Basic AP questions... - Diana in OR 8:20 May 2 (4)
  • Calculator for algebra II through calculus - Ruth in Ottawa 7:54 May 2 (0)
  • To Laurel in CA: Thanks so much for the Logic syllabus you sent!!! It has been extremely helpful. nt - Teddi 7:34 May 2 (1)
  • I'm questioning my math decision. Need advice on moving from A Beka 5 to BCM or Saxon, please. sm... - Zee 7:00 May 2 (5)
  • To Amber RE: Nebraska and Missouri - Linda in VA 5:41 May 2 (3)
  • Basic Question about AP classes - Linda in VA 5:35 May 2 (7)
  • Has anybody used Apologia Advanced BIO & Teaching Company Human Body series?? - Lisa in TN 5:18 May 2 (3)
  • Those who've used Saxon for high school--did any dc not do well on SAT/ACT? nm - Peggy 5:15 May 2 (1)
  • Oh, the places *you* go?? :o) Do you visit other boards where the bar is high? Links? TIA! nt - Teddi 4:55 May 2 (1)
  • Anyone use NARS? Can you give me the pros and cons of using them(m) - Gamom3 4:39 May 2 (9)
  • I want to do World History Part 1 and 2, and take two years...I'm torn between 2 texts... - MIchelle in GA 4:36 May 2 (4)
  • Our Co-op has switched from all Saxon math courses to Bob Jones. Could someone give me the pros and cons of this?Is BJU math good?How about if I used the DVD's? Thanks! - Michelle in GA 4:32 May 2 (2)
  • Introductory Logic, 4th ed.-Is it really new & improved? If this has been covered, please forgive and link me. nt - Teddi 20:12 May 1 (0)
  • Has anyone here tried a virtual online public high school? What was your experience? - Belinda 19:57 May 1 (7)
  • my daughter begins highschool and I am looking for a good curriculum to use - Claire 19:50 May 1 (6)
  • Can anyone compare TOG and TRISMS History Makers for me? (more)... - Heather in VA 19:34 May 1 (2)
  • recommendations for daily radio programs for teens to listen to...m - Kim in MI 17:48 May 1 (3)
  • My ds (14) would like to learn shorthand... - KimberlyOR 17:02 May 1 (4)
  • Does Thinkwell teach how to use the graphing calculator in any of their math courses? Tried contacting co. but no reply. Thanks! nm - Janet 16:41 May 1 (2)
  • Abeka vs Rod and Staff Grammar? - KNF-TX 15:28 May 1 (5)
  • Thinking of switching to Henle Latin...anyone know where I would drop into this series after completing chapter 16 of Wheelock's ? nt - Sandy in MA 13:51 May 1 (0)
  • Do we take ourselves too seriously? - Anonynous Mom 13:49 May 1 (73)
  • Kathleen: ? re Roberts' Writing About Literature... - Stacey L in Canada 13:35 May 1 (2)
  • Rosetta Stone users- do you use the accelerated track or the comprehensive? - Peggy in Ks 13:30 May 1 (2)
  • Anyone use Word within the Word and the Magic Lens? - MN 13:19 May 1 (13)
  • Momofmany: short reply to you below.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 13:03 May 1 (0)
  • Consumer Math programs?? - Pam L 13:02 May 1 (1)
  • Will someone please tell me how to pronounce correctly the Latin word "struere?" Is it stroo ER eh? Or is that way off base? Thanks! - Janie 10:49 May 1 (2)
  • Tell me more about Thinkwell Physics and Calculus - Schmittgirlz 10:24 May 1 (2)
  • Jann in TX, I need some advice - Des 10:05 May 1 (2)
  • Graphing calculator for SAT - Linda in TX 10:05 May 1 (2)
  • Does anyone have the TOC for Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method 2? TIA!nt - FranW 10:02 May 1 (0)
  • Help with a math problem? - HeatherC (Canada) 9:50 May 1 (3)
  • WWYD...Literature question - Gamom3 9:07 May 1 (1)
  • Need help explaining a "higher level" of essay topics (more) - MS 8:36 May 1 (1)
  • Finishing textbooks question inside... Especially opinions from TT users, please - Pam L 7:42 May 1 (11)
  • I need ideas for science - Terry 7:22 May 1 (16)
  • Thanks for the math help - Melissa 7:18 May 1 (0)
  • My student hits a wall with writing, Help!! - Dooley 7:11 May 1 (12)
  • Traditional Logic Book 1 - how do you determine the grade earned? nt - Lisa L. in MI 6:41 May 1 (1)
  • Algebra 2 suggestions - AnnieG 6:26 May 1 (8)
  • Comparing Math-u-see and videotext algebra - PattyBaranski 6:23 May 1 (2)
  • And one more question...VP's Omnibus books---does anyone have any info about when Omnibus IV is scheduled to come out? (It is the first book for rhetoric.) Thanks! (nt) - Janie 6:10 May 1 (2)
  • Does anyone have a suggestion for a biography about William Wordsworth? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 5:55 May 1 (0)
  • Kathleen or Tina, I am trying to remember the name of the booklet about the studies ... (m) - SusanAR 5:53 May 1 (4)
  • Need Help Teaching Art History to middle and High Sch. students. - Judy 5:31 May 1 (2)
  • About Kreeft's Socratic Logic........Don't I remember that somewhere there is available the answer key for those of us who bought the first edition (which does not have the key)? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 4:31 May 1 (4)
  • Geometry question, please? - Valerie(TX) 3:57 May 1 (5)
  • Kathleen---Writing Themes About Literature---B&N lists two (m) - Michelle in MO 3:28 May 1 (7)
  • Kimm in WA... what year did you graduate from SHS? - frogpond1 22:02 Apr 30 (1)
  • Has anyone used "Skills for Rhetoric"? I'm looking at it for English for 9th grade..........any reviews??nt - Rachel 21:13 Apr 30 (0)
  • Help with Apologia - Deb 19:45 Apr 30 (6)
  • Writing ? - How do I teach them to show not tell in an essay? Any resources? - Kendall 18:04 Apr 30 (3)
  • Does anyone use MUS in high school? - Pam L 17:41 Apr 30 (7)
  • Does anyone schedule on a QUARTER system? - Pam L 17:20 Apr 30 (5)
  • Abeka phy science and bio any opions? - Lauree 17:20 Apr 30 (3)
  • Keys to Geometry and Consumer math questions inside.... - Pam L 17:15 Apr 30 (18)
  • Help! Logic on the transcript? m - Barbara B. 16:40 Apr 30 (5)
  • New to this board (and am sure this has been discussed before): I'm looking for online high school courses . . . - TanyaS 16:35 Apr 30 (2)
  • Kathy and Mary: Thanks for Thinkwell recommendations. Another question: Are math problems/homework completed online and graded online? Thanks.nm - Janet 16:12 Apr 30 (1)
  • How different are the editions of Apologia Chemistry? - Andy 16:02 Apr 30 (1)
  • Oxford, Talisker, or Escondido Great Books Tutorials.....Which one?!? - happymainemom 16:02 Apr 30 (3)
  • Would Megawords for spelling be a good program for a struggling student? - Judy 15:35 Apr 30 (3)
  • cross post from general board: Help! Need book ideas for writing a critical analytical essay for lit class - please (m) - Robin in CA 14:10 Apr 30 (5)