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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Mar 11 (0)
  • Can anyone recommend inspirational teacher stories? (m) - Sandy in BC 20:55 Mar 11 (0)
  • 1980s and beyond: DD has been studying for the AP American history exam this year; I'm looking for specific recommendations ... - Kareni 20:48 Mar 11 (0)
  • What resources are you using, or have used and recommend, for 9th grade?nt - Virginia Dawn 20:30 Mar 11 (0)
  • Quick! Printing off the web tonight--Fav Canterbury Tale for non interested ds? nt - Chris in VA 19:35 Mar 11 (1)
  • Chris in VA, just a thought for you, re: ds... - Lynne 18:30 Mar 11 (2)
  • Cathy, I posted below name of Zumdahl's text I used. (nt) - Jan P. 17:04 Mar 11 (0)
  • Quick polling question about support - Gwen in VA 15:58 Mar 11 (13)
  • Are there any secular users of Veritas Press Omnibus 1 and if so how do you do it? Thanks so much..nm - Lyn 15:45 Mar 11 (3)
  • For choosing between two colleges-- what would you do? (for those who've btdt)... - Anna 15:37 Mar 11 (11)
  • What's a good math program to follow Jacob's Geometry? TIA nt - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 15:29 Mar 11 (1)
  • Is it really reasonable for a 7th grader (completed LCI) to start Henle? (sm)... - Rhondabee 14:53 Mar 11 (3)
  • Is there a "handbook" that defines the elements of style, context etc... - Clara in Miami 13:28 Mar 11 (1)
  • Okay, what's the skinny on the "real" difference between AP and CLEP? Why one over the other? nt - MaryM 12:54 Mar 11 (45)
  • Which books do you recommend for Middle Ages - Carole in DE 8:41 Mar 11 (7)
  • Rosetta Stone Spanish - Mad Jenny Flint 8:40 Mar 11 (2)
  • What science should a 9th grader take - lori in tx 7:29 Mar 11 (1)
  • Planning 8th/9th gr. ancients. Which books by/about ancients do you recommend... - Lori D. 23:43 Mar 10 (5)
  • Physics - Conceptual Physics or other choices? Where to purchase Conceptual Physics and what? - Krystal 21:01 Mar 10 (2)
  • Has anyone had a student pass the CLEP with Apologia Biology ? <sm> - Pamela 19:20 Mar 10 (8)
  • Does anyone know of a comprehensive Anatomy/Physiology review site? I need a 75% or higher on a test so as not to have to retake both courses <nt> - Pamela 19:18 Mar 10 (1)
  • Also, this post got buried. Could someone please give an opinion? Thanks. nt - Veronica 19:09 Mar 10 (3)
  • College Interview Questions? - Jenny in Florida 19:08 Mar 10 (2)
  • Just need reinforcements for time spent on Algebra (m) - Veronica 19:05 Mar 10 (0)
  • My copy of Spielvogel's Western Civ arrived last week...*sigh*...I'm finding it disappointing (m)... - Lynne 17:34 Mar 10 (7)
  • Admission to Texas A&M University - PaulaW 16:19 Mar 10 (2)
  • Jensen's grammar / punctuation - opinions please - Scottie 15:16 Mar 10 (2)
  • NEM 1 users. Where can I find answers to the "Challenge Problems"?.... - Charlotte 14:42 Mar 10 (4)
  • NEM 1 users. Where can I find answers to the "Challenge Problems"?.... - Charlotte 14:38 Mar 10 (0)
  • Zumdahl's Chemistry ---which edition? - Cathy 14:05 Mar 10 (4)
  • another geometry question...about Lial's Geometry... - jak of in 13:56 Mar 10 (0)
  • Yet another Lial precalc question...please be patient... - Anita in PA 13:11 Mar 10 (3)
  • Anyone have or planning to use SWB's new Ancient History book as spine for history? nt - Linda G in NZ 11:21 Mar 10 (1)
  • Can you compare: Lightning Lit, LLATL Gold, Progeny Press high school study guides? (m0 - Lynne 10:40 Mar 10 (3)
  • Ds 15 is entering a treatment program for drug/alcohol use. He'll be gone 4 months. I need help designing a minimalist curriculum... - Chris in VA 10:07 Mar 10 (5)
  • NARS is alowing Rainbow Science as a Highschool credit... - K 10:03 Mar 10 (2)
  • Are some of your kids doing Algebra and Geometry as seperate courses? - K 9:55 Mar 10 (1)
  • Help--Vacation dilemma (link inside to my post on General Board) - Stacey L in Canada 9:55 Mar 10 (4)
  • If I had it to do over? What would you do differently if started to hs again? - ValB 9:22 Mar 10 (5)
  • Would you be interested in chiming in about when to learn Latin? Link inside to discussion - Trivium Academy 8:03 Mar 10 (2)
  • Do I *need* the DVTs for Lial BCM if I plan to *teach* it rather than have dd use it by herself? nt - ereks mom 7:44 Mar 10 (3)
  • What do I need to buy for the answers to the even # problems in BCM?..TIA...nt - Busy Bee 6:17 Mar 10 (2)
  • Foerster's Algebra I : Does anyone have lesson plans made for this text ? Could you please share? Thanks. nt - Nissi 5:20 Mar 10 (4)
  • Two questions...What is ALEKS? And for Lial Precalc, if I've never even seen a graphing calculator, can my son and I figure out how to use one? Is it crucial to use one? OK that was three questions. nt - Anita in PA 5:10 Mar 10 (3)
  • Memoria Press---has anyone taken any of their online courses? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:45 Mar 10 (3)
  • Help! I am looking at used copies of Lial's BCM. Can someone please tell me which editions I want to look for? Thanks. (nt) - RAS in Oh 22:28 Mar 9 (3)
  • Picturesque Tale of Progress (cross-post) - Chris in CA 21:54 Mar 9 (6)
  • Question about the Sentence books by Kilgallon - Laurel in CA 19:35 Mar 9 (1)
  • Many thanks to those who answered my "big test" questions. One follow-up ? inside. - Christy B 16:45 Mar 9 (3)
  • Need reviews for Potterschool Physics teachers Justin Myrick vs. Rusty Hughes also Talisker Tutorial...(m) - momto3 15:28 Mar 9 (2)
  • Which Dolciani Algebra book?.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:25 Mar 9 (10)
  • Science choices other than Apologia. - Jan P. 14:10 Mar 9 (3)
  • Favorite AP Prep Books? (m) - MaryM 14:00 Mar 9 (12)
  • Looking ahead to doing American History for "9th grade" (m) - Terrie in Germany 13:27 Mar 9 (2)
  • Trying to choose between Classical Writing and TOG writing program.... - home'cool 13:05 Mar 9 (0)
  • Apologia Science & SAT Subject Tests - Jeanine in TX 10:44 Mar 9 (0)
  • PSAT question. What is a good percentile for a 10th grader? (nt) - Liz CA 10:40 Mar 9 (1)
  • "Big Test" Question #2: How important are the "big tests" to student who will complete one or more years of CC before applying to a four-year college? nt - Christy B 9:03 Mar 9 (10)
  • "Big Test" Question #1: Could someone please list the major tests (SAT, PSAT, etc) why they are taken, when they are taken, etc.? My head is spinning as I start planning jr. high. nt - Christy B 9:03 Mar 9 (4)
  • Today my oldest is 21 years old!!! How did that happen? nt - MamaBess 8:50 Mar 9 (3)
  • Anyone have experience with Alpha Omega Computer Literacy Series?... - Ang in TX 5:43 Mar 9 (0)
  • Debbie in Ohio a question for you about LL7 & PTIW - Lorri 5:41 Mar 9 (2)
  • What would you do after bio/chem/physics? - Brigid in NC 5:18 Mar 9 (13)
  • How young do children have to be to take the SAT?? more - Judy 20:11 Mar 8 (4)
  • Have any of you used Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings? - Angel 19:45 Mar 8 (2)
  • Tell me about Lightning Literature - Angel 19:41 Mar 8 (5)
  • What should I leave out of ancient Great Books this year? - Kendall 19:30 Mar 8 (7)
  • Kathleen, I have a hypothetical question for you... - Robin in Tx 19:22 Mar 8 (6)
  • Question about a young child doing high school level work and recording . . . - Jennifer in MI 18:19 Mar 8 (4)
  • Is there an age that you have to have taken the SAT/ACT... - Clara in Miami 17:58 Mar 8 (2)
  • If I buy Lightning Literature, can I use books from the library? Or do I need the same edition of the book that they sell? nt - Amy in MT 16:16 Mar 8 (4)
  • Florida Virtual School - pros and cons to multiple courses - Angel 14:49 Mar 8 (4)
  • Help! Math question regarding poll below from a lurker! - ncmomof3 14:34 Mar 8 (8)
  • Is Lial's Beginning Algebra considered Algebra I? nt - LCGal 13:15 Mar 8 (4)
  • Grades in Apologia Biology---besides grading tests, does anyone give grades for lab reports? If so, (m) - Michelle in MO 13:03 Mar 8 (4)
  • Kathleen; re SWB's short story article... - Stacey L in Canada 13:00 Mar 8 (3)
  • question regarding new graduation requirements - Melissa 12:56 Mar 8 (2)
  • A question about SAT Subject tests, pls. - MaryM 12:48 Mar 8 (3)
  • Since we've talked about holding a dc back a level..can we discuss moving a child UP a level when he was once behind a level .... (this got long) - RhondaM. 12:43 Mar 8 (4)
  • Okay, I've ordered Lial's intro algebra so I can review it. Do we need a science calculator as well? Thanks. nt - Belinda 12:23 Mar 8 (3)
  • Need advice for 9th grader math. - KidsHappen 12:05 Mar 8 (2)
  • Question about Apologia Biology..... - Pam L 11:55 Mar 8 (1)
  • need isbn for 7th edition Lials Introductory alg-- - cat in black 11:32 Mar 8 (2)
  • Can someone pls. help with this hereditary question? - Valinbc 11:24 Mar 8 (4)
  • Ds will be finishing Calvert 8th grade then starting TOG. Should he start TOG with dialectic or rhetoric level? (m) - Lisa L. in MI 11:15 Mar 8 (3)
  • Where is the best and cheapest place to order dissecting supplies?(nt) - Gamom3 11:12 Mar 8 (2)
  • Would you use LL Shakespeare with an average 9th grader? (We've never used LL before.) Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 11:09 Mar 8 (3)
  • Write Shop I: I'm ready to order...has anyone ordered from Finders Keepers? Are items in good condition and shipped in reasonable time? nt - Sandy 10:38 Mar 8 (6)
  • A couple of ACT/SAT questions, if you don't mind taking a look.... - ereks mom 10:34 Mar 8 (4)
  • Rainbow Science for 8th & 9th grades? Is this a mistake? Should I try to do this in one year (8th) - then how? nt - Christy in Co 8:57 Mar 8 (3)
  • High School English Requirements? - Stacey 8:39 Mar 8 (2)
  • Wow, great surprise when I just ordered something from Teaching Company! - Sharon in MD 8:22 Mar 8 (9)
  • Kate-and yet another questiosn : ) - laughing lioness 6:24 Mar 8 (2)
  • The short story: didn't SWB have an article on this on the WTM website? (m) - Stacey L in Canada 5:55 Mar 8 (1)
  • Please give me some opinions on Foerster for Alg. II ... - Anita in PA 5:55 Mar 8 (3)
  • TRISMS users -- I've posted a supplemental unit on the American Revolutionary Period (1700-1800) ... - ereks mom 5:55 Mar 8 (0)
  • Teaching Texbook or Saxon for Highschool Algebra 1?? - K 5:04 Mar 8 (5)