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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Mar 02 (0)
  • Classmate Math vs. VideoText and Potter's School - Tessa 19:37 Mar 2 (0)
  • FYI- Brave Writer and Classical Education- Julie Bogart's blog entries - Carrie in NC 18:56 Mar 2 (0)
  • Great Book Study: Can someone please give me an opinion on Euripides, Medea...... - Judy 17:34 Mar 2 (1)
  • a great apologetic for home schooling thru high school - inkling06 15:44 Mar 2 (0)
  • No-nonsense, non-patronizing, move-at-your-own-pace essay writing curriculum? - Jenny in Florida 15:18 Mar 2 (1)
  • Need recommendations for Civil War books - DABS 14:49 Mar 2 (0)
  • How long would it complete the Classmates geometry course? We need to cover it in 3-4 months! nm - Peggy 14:29 Mar 2 (1)
  • Teaching Company...humanist worldview? Anyone choose any that were offensive? nt - Anita in PA 14:11 Mar 2 (1)
  • Yea! Good news for us MN homeschoolers! - Lynne 13:22 Mar 2 (2)
  • Question for SMARR users - Donna in AL 12:32 Mar 2 (0)
  • TOG?? Pros & Cons - Aprilinga 12:01 Mar 2 (1)
  • for those who have been following the CLASSMATE math CD issue...here is an update I received from Rick Volkmann... - Robin in DFW 11:25 Mar 2 (8)
  • Dual credit independent study courses from Indiana University - MichelleM 11:04 Mar 2 (4)
  • Could someone recommend a college level earth science text ? Or a book on the subject ? Thanks nt - Nissi 9:55 Mar 2 (3)
  • Blitzer's Pre-calc? Any opinions - especially in comparison with Lial's? (m) - CynthiaOK 6:10 Mar 2 (0)
  • Opinions, please? Any "must watch" WW I movies (hist fiction) ? TIA (nt) - Valerie (TX) 5:19 Mar 2 (11)
  • History - (more from below) : Omnibus VP and Spielvogel...mildly confused... - J. Webb 3:47 Mar 2 (1)
  • Literature for 10th grade? - Liz in Northern CA 0:43 Mar 2 (9)
  • Videotext Algebra or TT? Help please. - Liz in Northern CA 0:33 Mar 2 (5)
  • Runkle workbook maps are they still accurate? - Kendall 19:52 Mar 1 (0)
  • Anyone compare Jacobs Geometry to other texts? I need input... - Schmittgirlz 18:49 Mar 1 (2)
  • SAT Math Prep (or ACT) - what books (or other media) do you prefer? (nt) - CynthiaOK 17:57 Mar 1 (1)
  • I have several questions regarding starting a home-school co-op. (m) - FloridaLisa 17:54 Mar 1 (4)
  • I need ideas for an herbs and natural healing high school course... - Sabrina in NY 17:02 Mar 1 (4)
  • Child not interested in extracurricular activities - Des 16:04 Mar 1 (11)
  • Lightning Literature ??? - katie 15:10 Mar 1 (1)
  • has anyone used distance learning, corespondance course, etc.....and what was your experience with it? - happymainemom 13:48 Mar 1 (7)
  • Blood Feud (Sutcliff) or The Dancing Bear (Dickinson) for Byzantine era historical fiction for 10th grade boy? Or recommend another, please! : ) nt - ereks mom 13:42 Mar 1 (9)
  • Lori D...I posted a reply to your Rainbow Science question down below. Sorry for the delay. nt - apintx 11:48 Mar 1 (1)
  • Amy in TX: message & ? for you below in SL discussion nt - HappyHobbitMom 10:51 Mar 1 (3)
  • Geometry -- Has anyone compared the scope and sequence of TT and Classmate? - Claire 10:18 Mar 1 (0)
  • World History - Duiker & Spielvogel - Laurie 10:08 Mar 1 (4)
  • Has anyone used Algebra Word Problems 1 and 2 from Critical Thinking Press? - Nissi 9:16 Mar 1 (3)
  • Where would you start with Grammar/Writing/Composition if... - DABS 7:37 Mar 1 (5)
  • Civics recommendations, anyone? - Schmittgirlz 7:11 Mar 1 (0)
  • Teaching Textbooks: We're bogging down in the percentages lessons in Chap. 1. Does this mean it's yet another program that won't work for us? - Sandy 7:11 Mar 1 (8)
  • Q: How many of you do all or close to all of what is suggested in TOG? If you do, do you give a full credit for each area?...nt - braseltonmomof3 6:43 Mar 1 (2)
  • SMARR Lit question...as I am doing some HS Planning... - Donna in AL 6:17 Mar 1 (0)
  • StaceyinLA...questions regarding Classmate/MUS - Robin in DFW 6:15 Mar 1 (4)
  • How do you assign a final grade for Saxon math courses?... - Kathy in NC 6:09 Mar 1 (22)
  • Hewitt's Conceptual Physics - where have you purchased this text? Thanks. nm - Laurie in ON 6:04 Mar 1 (8)
  • Considering whether to consider St. John's College - Gwen in VA 4:00 Mar 1 (7)
  • I need your assistance.... - Yolanda 21:00 Feb 28 (7)
  • please *explain*: How do you pull all the events worldwide together in history (esp. ANCIENT), coordinate them with the Bible events, AND with literature? - J. Webb 20:07 Feb 28 (16)
  • Davidson College: anyone care to share info - Sherry in CA 19:45 Feb 28 (1)
  • Could you all help me out w/Lial's BCM? Is the 6th edition as good as the 7th? And any other info would be appreciated. TIA..........m - DianeJM 19:39 Feb 28 (2)
  • The Top 10 Reasons You Should Homeschool Through High School - Cathy in KY 19:26 Feb 28 (17)
  • Davidson College: anyone care to share info - Sherry in CA 18:57 Feb 28 (3)
  • Temporarily putting down TOG to do Great Books study a la TWTM. Now I feel like we're going at a S...N...A...I...L..'...S pace (m).. - Mary in GA 14:48 Feb 28 (10)
  • Need help with choosing a physics text (more inside) - Susi 14:39 Feb 28 (4)
  • Western Civilization by Spielvogel - Julia 14:07 Feb 28 (1)
  • Western Civilization by Spielvogel - Julia 14:06 Feb 28 (0)
  • Should my dd take any more high school math or just take dual credit math at the community college? - Lisa 13:41 Feb 28 (6)
  • Reading to go with trip to Russia? - DollyM 13:25 Feb 28 (2)
  • My ds is really struggling with chp. 10 of Apologia Chemistry.... - Merry 13:01 Feb 28 (8)
  • Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 ... how long does it take your student ... - Nikki 12:40 Feb 28 (4)
  • Looking for a good biology course for my 10th gr daughter who is not fond of reading. - Melinda in NH 12:27 Feb 28 (1)
  • Looking for a good biology course for my 10th gr daughter who is not fond of reading. - Melinda in NH 12:26 Feb 28 (0)
  • Considering Omnibus for High school - Christina in Belgium 12:08 Feb 28 (2)
  • Anyone ever created this? WEM Lit Analysis questions?? - Brenda From Tenn 10:15 Feb 28 (7)
  • I'm officially signing off TWTM boards until after Lent...see ya around. nm - ChasGal 10:11 Feb 28 (0)
  • Is there a course or text on the philosophy of war? - Laura K (NC) 8:46 Feb 28 (1)
  • Analytical Grammar Question...(for a friend) - Donna in AL 6:59 Feb 28 (3)
  • I am trying the online version of Classmate math. It has Extra Problems, but... - Padmé 6:52 Feb 28 (1)
  • About BJU HomeSat- Has anyone done the Biology coures?... - MIchelle in GA 5:51 Feb 28 (2)
  • Christina in ME - A question... - Nan in Mass 5:42 Feb 28 (7)
  • MUS question - Brenda form Ca 20:30 Feb 27 (8)
  • SAT or ACT? How do I decide which test to prepare my son for? - suzeintn 19:32 Feb 27 (12)
  • Looking ahead to next year's science for (then) 7th/8th grade. What are your thoughts on... - Lori D. 19:14 Feb 27 (17)
  • scheduling issues-please help! - Patty 16:36 Feb 27 (11)
  • Suggestions on a novel type book for history of California...more - Jackie H. 15:54 Feb 27 (7)
  • To LoriM about Jacob's - karenciavo 15:52 Feb 27 (3)
  • Spielvogel............which one for high school? How do YOU use this book? - Rachel 15:39 Feb 27 (19)
  • Question about Abeka Grammar and Composition books - - Tonia in QC 12:42 Feb 27 (1)
  • Question about counting piano and cello lessons as high school credit, please... - Ang in TX 10:37 Feb 27 (4)
  • BJU Homestat - melissa 10:06 Feb 27 (2)
  • What are your requirements for graduation?...nt - braseltonmomof3 9:17 Feb 27 (14)
  • How would you "credit" a Spanish Immersion experience? - CynthiaOK 6:47 Feb 27 (8)
  • I am working on a paper and need some brave souls to share their thoughts and experiences on home schooling.... - Schmittgirlz 6:22 Feb 27 (2)
  • Essay Contest - Carole in DE 18:47 Feb 26 (0)
  • Sorry forgot to ask~~~Is typing now called keyboarding?? - braseltonmomof3 17:33 Feb 26 (2)
  • Credits from 8th grade - braseltonmomof3 17:32 Feb 26 (15)
  • SAT Prep Course ---- still begging for info : ). - Lisa TX 17:27 Feb 26 (18)