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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 29 (0)
  • Who has used Put That in Writing Level *2*? - Katia 23:02 Jan 29 (0)
  • Are there any online beginning logic courses available? (nt) - mom2three 21:54 Jan 29 (0)
  • Need advice regarding teaching Spanish.... - JudyC 18:43 Jan 29 (3)
  • How many of you let your dc use a calculator to do their Algebra? - Peggy in Ks 17:21 Jan 29 (5)
  • Would it be worth it for my dd to take a mock ACT done by Sylvan? - Claire 15:45 Jan 29 (5)
  • BJU DVD school; was Chalkdust. . .Algebra 1 and more - LH 14:25 Jan 29 (5)
  • Science woes, please give me some input..... - Yolanda 13:41 Jan 29 (1)
  • Lial Pre-Algebra-So many choices - Holly in n NV 12:47 Jan 29 (6)
  • Jean in Wisc: Question about Great Source Government... - Diana in OR 12:44 Jan 29 (1)
  • What is the best computer-based SAT prep? (nt) - Amy in VA 11:36 Jan 29 (0)
  • World History - Ruth in Ottawa 11:34 Jan 29 (6)
  • HELP! So we're nearing the end of BJU Algebra 2 (yippee!!) & I have hit The Wall. Please explain this to me! (inside) - ereks mom 11:20 Jan 29 (4)
  • FWIW: here's what our ds' new college math prof tutor just said about BJU Precalc... - Valerie(TX) 10:19 Jan 29 (3)
  • Has anyone here had their dc sit for the AP Bio exam? (m) - MaryM 10:17 Jan 29 (3)
  • One-Semester Geography? - Jenny in Florida 9:54 Jan 29 (2)
  • Another ACT question: how popular are the "residual" ACT's that various schools offer (m) - CynthiaOK 9:37 Jan 29 (0)
  • Anyone here doing a Keystone High AP Course? They are brand new this year and I'm wondering how they are. Thanks! nt. - MIchelle in GA 9:20 Jan 29 (1)
  • For those of you who have used lightning lit (7th) - Marianne in Texas 9:17 Jan 29 (1)
  • How important is learning a foreign language?? - Gamom3 9:13 Jan 29 (6)
  • *Asking again* -- How much of Lial Precalculus would be repetition after having completed BJU Algebra 2?? - ereks mom, hoping LoriM & others who've used BJU will see this! 8:56 Jan 29 (3)
  • High School Science Advice needed - Karen in Maryland 8:14 Jan 29 (4)
  • How many great books would your dc have to read in a year for you to consider it a complete course? TIA nt - Lemonshine 7:56 Jan 29 (5)
  • Household order competes with school time. Help needed : ). - Lisa TX 7:08 Jan 29 (12)
  • nrg -- I just answered your post below. nt - coloradostef 7:04 Jan 29 (0)
  • ACT/SAT time management - my 11th grader scored well mainly missing questions because he ran out of time (m) - CynthiaOK 7:04 Jan 29 (3)
  • Brave writer - Nicole Le Clerc 6:48 Jan 29 (0)
  • Have you used Chalkdust Algebra 1 ? ? - LH 6:40 Jan 29 (8)
  • Leslie, thanks for the suggestion to use Geometry in 20 Minutes--I'd forgotten we used the Algebra book with good success! nt - Chris in VA 6:20 Jan 29 (0)
  • Source for SAT essay prompts for practice? - Paula H 19:23 Jan 28 (5)
  • A quick hello and thank you... - StaceyL in Canada 16:17 Jan 28 (13)
  • If you had to cover the American Colonial/Revolutionary Period (1799-1800) in 3 weeks (12 1-hr. class periods)... - ereks mom 14:20 Jan 28 (2)
  • Need Christian college info .... - Sue 13:43 Jan 28 (6)
  • Is there a big difference between the classic TOG and the redesign? sm... - Teresa in MO 12:00 Jan 28 (1)
  • Valinbc (or others), I have more questions about HOME2TEACH (m) - Lisa TX 11:49 Jan 28 (3)
  • Teaching Writing ala CM beyond "telling it back." - Mommyfaithe 11:38 Jan 28 (1)
  • Jan in TX or any other Lial's algebra user - Des 7:35 Jan 28 (4)
  • LisaWA, anyone...Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - Shella 19:41 Jan 27 (6)
  • LisaWA, anyone...Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - Shella 19:41 Jan 27 (0)
  • Need advice on using TOG again...My HSer and I aren't enjoying History anymore... - Shella 19:41 Jan 27 (0)
  • French in Action--I can get the videos on Annenberg, what else would I need? Is this doable at home? nt - Chris in VA 18:10 Jan 27 (9)
  • While googling for algebra tutorials (after reading CMH's post) - momof10 17:15 Jan 27 (2)
  • which is best for a boy that hates math..BJ Geometry or Jacobs? - Sleepless in CT 15:39 Jan 27 (3)
  • Does anyone use Latin Grammer after the Latin Primer Series? - Angela Thomas 15:07 Jan 27 (4)
  • Transcript question for those who have btdt...(m) - Dayle 14:51 Jan 27 (6)
  • Dad's Lesson's: Trigonometry -- Thanks, Dennis for bringing this up ... - Connie in NC 14:50 Jan 27 (0)
  • Has anyone ever used Glencoe for science... - Connie 14:30 Jan 27 (1)
  • Does anyone know of any writing contests with scholarships etc.? - Osmosis Mom 14:16 Jan 27 (3)
  • Elementary Algebra, Jacobs - does the TM have a smaller copy of the SM in it?... - MIch elle 13:24 Jan 27 (2)
  • Has anyone used Around the world in 180 Days? nt - Amy 13:01 Jan 27 (3)
  • Truthquest users: Happy? What do you use for mapwork/geography?nt - BJL 12:38 Jan 27 (1)
  • Another classical writing question (jumping off Nicole's) -- - Gwen in VA 12:34 Jan 27 (4)
  • Asking again, is Saxon Physics a math or science course? - Osmosis Mom 11:24 Jan 27 (6)
  • How does Lial Intermediate Algebra compare with BJU Algebra 2 IN CONTENT (not in ease of use, etc.)? TIA! nt - ereks mom 11:12 Jan 27 (2)
  • Need help designing a Music Appreciation course for high school for co-op (m) - CynthiaOK 10:19 Jan 27 (13)
  • Difference in Lial Books... - CMH 9:35 Jan 27 (8)
  • Question for a friend about preparedness for HS (m) - Bryan (a mom) 9:32 Jan 27 (2)
  • Classical Writing - Nicole Le Clerc 9:08 Jan 27 (5)
  • A big thank you to all of you who responded to my "discouraged" post... - Shella 9:02 Jan 27 (1)
  • question about Jacobs Geometry - AngieW in Texas 8:33 Jan 27 (3)
  • Does MUS geometry have a strong emphasis on proof work? TIA - Janet 8:13 Jan 27 (3)
  • Chris in VA... - Laura in VA 8:08 Jan 27 (0)
  • Anyone participating in National History Day this year? - Anne/PA 6:23 Jan 27 (1)
  • Homeschooler on Baltimore area tv today. - DollyM 5:45 Jan 27 (2)
  • Anybody else have a child taking SAT's this morning? nt. - Gwen in VA 4:54 Jan 27 (2)
  • How does this look for 9th? - Quiver0f10 4:37 Jan 27 (16)
  • StaceyL in Canada - You and your boys are in my thoughts tonight. I'm praying for peace for all of you. Please let us know how you and your boys are doing. nt - Robin in Tx 19:09 Jan 26 (3)
  • Foerster Alg & Trig edition differences - Ruth in Ottawa 16:35 Jan 26 (5)
  • More questions on Government course recommendations - Teresa in TN 16:32 Jan 26 (4)
  • After finishing Pre-calculus, what next? - Teresa in TN 15:57 Jan 26 (5)
  • Stacey L ... - Valerie(TX) 15:12 Jan 26 (2)
  • Julie in CA...I answered you below. nt - Anita in PA 15:11 Jan 26 (1)
  • Lial's Intermediate Algebra 7e - Jeannette 14:24 Jan 26 (1)
  • Trisms: Has anyone used and liked this? nt - BJL 12:59 Jan 26 (2)
  • Earth Science - lorna 12:05 Jan 26 (4)
  • HOw long does one SAT II exam run, about 1 hour? nt - Osmosis Mom 12:01 Jan 26 (2)
  • What are you using for your 10th grader - Des 11:03 Jan 26 (7)
  • Conceptual Physics- what do I need? - BuildingBlocks 10:33 Jan 26 (1)
  • Can a student bring blank graph paper into SAT exam? - Anne/PA 9:27 Jan 26 (4)
  • Geography-do you teach it as a seperate subject or add it in w/other social sciences? - Diana in OR 8:53 Jan 26 (2)
  • TO: VH in MN Re: I've never posted a ques on this board.....If you used TOG for your 2nd/3rd rotation of History but dropped it...can you say why. Trying to decide between Truthquest and TOG...(m) - LisaWA 8:47 Jan 26 (1)
  • NEM and Geometry - is NEM enough? - Chelsea in TN 21:52 Jan 25 (8)
  • Senior's last semester --- one last chance at writing --- PTIW I - Lisa TX 21:46 Jan 25 (1)
  • SusanAR - just noticed your post below and responded. NT - Lisa Marie in AR 21:28 Jan 25 (0)
  • Would this warrant a switch from Saxon to Lial's math? (m) - mom2jrcsc 20:27 Jan 25 (5)
  • Question about teens and running their own businesses -- - Gwen in VA 17:57 Jan 25 (7)
  • Has anyone used Cordis Academy for high school? This is the academic program run by Master's Academy of Fine Arts. nt - mom2jrcsc 17:01 Jan 25 (0)
  • Putting US History together - Melissa 14:43 Jan 25 (1)
  • cross post - Could someone define "working definition" for me? - momof10 12:39 Jan 25 (2)
  • AP Biology Labs Prep-has anyone used this? (m) - MaryM 12:12 Jan 25 (0)
  • Does anyone have or know where I can find a schedule for Warriner's 3rd course?Thanks!nt - Gloria 11:23 Jan 25 (2)
  • Geometry - Chelsea in tn 11:07 Jan 25 (1)
  • What do you see as advantages/disadvantages of having more than 12 yrs. of school...(some of you mentioned 14)? m - Sunny 10:06 Jan 25 (4)
  • Do you consider Literature and Grammar/Composition separate subjects for your high schoolers, or do you lump them together under "English"? nt - ereks mom 10:03 Jan 25 (13)
  • BJU US History: Do you use their tests? - Wendy 7:54 Jan 25 (3)
  • After Lial's Intermediate Algebra/Algebra 2: what's next? - AH 6:52 Jan 25 (7)
  • anyone have experience with Omnibus 3 or Sonlight 100 for American history? - Jodi-FL 6:51 Jan 25 (4)
  • Biblioplan Ancients for high school? - Laura in CT 6:10 Jan 25 (5)
  • Saxon Physics - math or science course?? - Osmosis Mom 4:40 Jan 25 (1)
  • Anyone used or seen Generation Joshua? - Gamom3 3:59 Jan 25 (0)
  • Deeply Discouraged...long - Name inside 21:25 Jan 24 (19)
  • How much freedom does your high schooler have to pick his course of study? - Laura K (NC) 20:27 Jan 24 (6)
  • Frustrated with Physics - Jan P. 20:08 Jan 24 (3)
  • LH, I sent you email (m) - Sandra in FL 19:51 Jan 24 (0)
  • Trying again: question re: geometry supplement - Kimm in WA 19:47 Jan 24 (2)
  • Spanish is Fun Book 2 -- Need Table of Contents - Jan P. 19:41 Jan 24 (2)
  • Any experience with Georgia Virtual School? - Heather in Savannah 19:21 Jan 24 (2)