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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Aug 09 (0)
  • Any recommendations on resources teaching how to outline chapters in a book and/or take notes from a live lecture? nt - Jackie H. 22:18 Aug 9 (0)
  • Can anyone suggest resources to help me plan for high school? credits? classes? etc, etc? Thanks. nt - saved1112 22:12 Aug 9 (0)
  • I'm confused. When do you use Mathematics - A Human Endeavor? I've heard it's a good prealgebra (?), but I've also heard that it is a post algebra text. Is there an "optimal" time in the math sequence to use this text? nt - Robin in Tx 19:38 Aug 9 (1)
  • Can you enter community colleges in GA without an SAT score? nm - Peggy 18:52 Aug 9 (0)
  • How important is How to read a book in HO level 3 ancients? - Chelsea in Tn 18:49 Aug 9 (2)
  • Does anyone know if my child can receive high school credit for Algebra and History (Sonlight 100) taken during 8th grade? We are in TN, registered under Gateway. nt - Maureen in TN 18:41 Aug 9 (5)
  • Best prep book/material for the science portion of the ACT? Thanks! nt - ereks mom 18:09 Aug 9 (0)
  • Rosetta Stone Spanish - Gamom3 17:35 Aug 9 (1)
  • For those that are using Breaking the Barrier, how is it going? - Sabrina in AZ 16:19 Aug 9 (1)
  • Do the Quest Explorer Bible Studies have map work? (more...) - Sabrina in NY 15:55 Aug 9 (2)
  • How long for a 9th grader - From Below...... More questions - Chelsea in TN 14:29 Aug 9 (11)
  • LoriM: More questions about Saxon sequencing/preparedness from below..... - Katia 13:54 Aug 9 (2)
  • Help for h.s. senior nephew in Austin Tx. Can he homeschool for 12th grade after coming from CA public school?m. - Michelle in CA 12:06 Aug 9 (7)
  • Wheelock's Latin: Are answer keys available for the text and workbook? I plan to use Grote's Guide also. Does this have the answers? Thanks. nt - Nissi 11:23 Aug 9 (2)
  • LaJuana, may I join the classical ed group? Thanks. nt - Merry 11:18 Aug 9 (1)
  • What do you use for high school history/social studies each year? thx nt - saved1112 11:07 Aug 9 (2)
  • Asking for a family member, has anyone used eIMAC for math? Opinions? What level of math was necessary to begin (Algebra II, etc.)? Thanks! nt - Melissa B 7:03 Aug 9 (0)
  • Format Writing scheduling...a question regarding "too much" also <sm> - Pamela 5:55 Aug 9 (0)
  • Saxon vs. Teaching Textbooks -- Opinions? - Kris in MO 21:32 Aug 8 (24)
  • How long daily for 9th grade? Long... - Chelsea in TN 21:27 Aug 8 (13)
  • Can you look at my 8th graders schedule - will this prepare him for 9th? - Christy in CO 20:00 Aug 8 (2)
  • Does Anyone Have Experience With Cornerstone Curriculum's Worldviews courses? - Ginger 18:02 Aug 8 (1)
  • Jolene, about MUS PreCalc... - LoriM 17:15 Aug 8 (0)
  • Cross posted: Revised great book list - St. Claire 16:53 Aug 8 (2)
  • WWYD: I have a non-math daughter completing TT Alg 1 soon. I would like her to end up doing Chalkdust Alg 1 but wonder if doing TT Alg 2 before Chalkdust would be better than going from TT Alg 1 directly to Chaldust. Any opinions? TIA nm - Janet 16:53 Aug 8 (7)
  • I need an excellent SAT/ACT vocabulary program. Recommendations aside from reading a ton? - kel 14:05 Aug 8 (2)
  • DVT 6th edition BCM ISBN? Jann? - Deanne 13:41 Aug 8 (1)
  • Tiner's Integrated Physics and Chemistry for HS? HELP! - Buildingblocks 12:54 Aug 8 (12)
  • Jubal Cottage School--launching classical/arts co-op - Niagara-mum 12:31 Aug 8 (0)
  • Does _Heroes of the City of Man_ have essay questions or study questions to use as assignments? Thanks! nt - Jennifer 11:21 Aug 8 (3)
  • Looking for the title/author of a poem about Troy (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 11:14 Aug 8 (0)
  • When do I need to have my son take the PSAT? - Mary in co 10:24 Aug 8 (3)
  • St.Augustine's Confessions: Which is the best translation ? Omnibus recommends Pinecoffin but (m) - Nissi 10:00 Aug 8 (3)
  • Home Training Tools "Home Microscope" - their catalog speaks very highly of this; does anybody have it? - OC MOM 7:22 Aug 8 (2)
  • I am going to order the Castle Heights Biology lab book, and the supply kits from Home Training Tools. Do I also need the student notebook? (m) - OC MOM 7:21 Aug 8 (2)
  • Spielvogel's World History: The Human Odyssey, ISBN 0-538-42329-3.... - Kathy in NC 6:58 Aug 8 (4)
  • Spin-off from my question about Teaching Company DVD's. Does Netflix carry a decent amount of DVD's that would serve us just as well for World History? nt. - Kathy in NC 5:56 Aug 8 (6)
  • Who has bought from the teaching company (High school courses) - Copswife 5:19 Aug 8 (4)
  • Has anyone had a high schooler study a language through podcasts? m - Kendra in CA 23:51 Aug 7 (0)
  • Latin for 9th grader - Linda 21:35 Aug 7 (15)
  • Any comments on the graphic design program Timberdoodle sells? nt - Laurel in CA 20:58 Aug 7 (3)
  • If we are doing composition in history, does the writing assignments in LL (highschool level) have to be done to give a literature credit?.....nt - Busy Bee 20:15 Aug 7 (0)
  • Living Literature - Linda 20:08 Aug 7 (0)
  • Does anyone know when the Teaching Company sale ends? Thanks! nt - la princessa 19:35 Aug 7 (6)
  • How do you organize your students' writing if they do it on the computer? - Jennifer 19:25 Aug 7 (1)
  • Neagoy Alg. 1? - Copswiife 18:10 Aug 7 (0)
  • Does anyone have Scott Foresman Geometry ?- I need a question answered (m) - Kimm in WA 16:38 Aug 7 (3)
  • Algebra 1: Saxon for 7th grader and h.s. credit - Di3kids 15:30 Aug 7 (10)
  • Anyone with Notgrass WH or AH for sale?? m - StaceyinLA 15:29 Aug 7 (4)
  • Posted on Sale board but want to ask here - anyone have a TT Algebra I to sell?? I'd like to buy one... m - StaceyinLA 15:28 Aug 7 (0)
  • According to our umbrella school, we have to complete one more semester of grammar. We have used ABeka and like to try something different. (m) - Liz CA 15:25 Aug 7 (0)
  • I would like to hear opinions of Thomas Edison State College and ... - MI Mom 14:43 Aug 7 (1)
  • Writing Strands question ... - Luanne N. 14:39 Aug 7 (4)
  • "Demystified" Books from McGraw-Hill? - Donna in Ottawa, Canada 13:58 Aug 7 (0)
  • Science self teaching guides from CHE? - Buildingblocks 13:12 Aug 7 (1)
  • Elegant Essay vs. Format Writing - Polly 12:54 Aug 7 (1)
  • anyone here with high schoolers, middle schoolers, elementary and pre-schoolers? (oh, FloridaLisa.....) - Jodi-FL 12:19 Aug 7 (14)
  • LoriM... - Valerie(TX) 12:00 Aug 7 (0)
  • Math idiot trying to teach trig - Rebecca 11:57 Aug 7 (1)
  • Starting Latin in 9th Grade -- What Do I Do Now? - Kris in MO 11:56 Aug 7 (4)
  • Melody in TX, thanks for the LL opinions - Witherly in OR 10:44 Aug 7 (0)
  • ? for those who have used NEM (cross-post from K-8) - Susan in TN 10:13 Aug 7 (0)
  • Lightning Literature question for grade 9... - Dayle in Guatemala 9:09 Aug 7 (8)
  • Foreign Language Learning Question - Chris 8:38 Aug 7 (3)
  • Can anyone recommend a good drawing curriculum other than the ones I have listed inside?....m - Busy Bee 6:44 Aug 7 (13)
  • Q re: citing and copyright - DollyM 6:42 Aug 7 (3)
  • Have any of you used these Teaching Company DVD's? They're on sale now, and I'm wondering if they're worth the money?.... - Kathy in NC 6:06 Aug 7 (7)
  • Another math question (m) Deeply appreciate your help! - Valerie(TX) 5:56 Aug 7 (2)
  • What is a good source to prepare for SAT math portion (Oct SAT)? Ds..... - Peggy 5:16 Aug 7 (3)
  • How do you handle missed deadlines or lazy work? Do you give your child a "0" is he fails to complete something one time or just extend the deadline? - lynn 4:48 Aug 7 (11)
  • Question for Sharon ... - SallyMac 4:41 Aug 7 (1)
  • What is Saxon Advanced Math considered? Trig and Analytic Geom? Pre-calc? Wondering for transcript purposes. nt - tonya in sc 4:01 Aug 7 (2)
  • Human Odyssey Users: Please answer a couple more questions - Stacy 21:39 Aug 6 (3)
  • Need algebra help fast -- pretty please?? - Valerie(TX) 19:23 Aug 6 (2)
  • Teaching Texbooks - Linda 19:07 Aug 6 (7)
  • Teaching Company - Linda 19:05 Aug 6 (3)
  • Good Indiana Colleges for Computer Information Systems.... - jak of in 17:33 Aug 6 (2)
  • When can I get used textbooks with fast reliable shipping? - dirty ethel rackham 16:55 Aug 6 (4)
  • Educational Fonts - Linda 16:32 Aug 6 (3)
  • Our Mother Tongue vs. Rod and Staff....m - momto3 15:07 Aug 6 (9)
  • Horatio Hornblower: Appropriate for teens? Books, DVDs? - Jennifer 15:00 Aug 6 (4)
  • What is the most laid out, easy to understand writing program besides Writing Strands(m) - KatinNC 14:20 Aug 6 (10)
  • Finishing Chalkdust Geometry.... - Merry 13:30 Aug 6 (5)
  • Scheduling Foerster's Algebra and Trigonometry -- please share your experience - Moira in MA 13:08 Aug 6 (12)
  • Biology? - Tracie 12:34 Aug 6 (3)
  • FS: AP Psychology test prep books - Ginger Monette 11:08 Aug 6 (0)
  • The Elegant Essay (IEW) - Has anyone used this? Find it a great resource? nt - BarbLA 11:06 Aug 6 (4)
  • Precalc after TT Algebra II- ramping up to a traditional program(long) - Jolene 8:23 Aug 6 (6)
  • Need input on deciding where to start... - momof10 7:30 Aug 6 (13)
  • Rod & Staff grammar through highschool as WTM recommends - Linda 7:11 Aug 6 (2)
  • Great Books Tutorials - Elizabeth E. in FL 6:23 Aug 6 (1)
  • Do you note books read aloud on the transcript? Do you put in a separate category or just list it like any other book read by the student that year?nt - FloridaLisa 5:39 Aug 6 (8)
  • Gone with the Wind - AnnieN 4:34 Aug 6 (8)
  • SOS Spanish users.. - ADS 19:09 Aug 5 (1)
  • AP courses online - Rebecca 18:49 Aug 5 (1)
  • Canterbury Tales (any body want this extra TM?) - DollyM 15:10 Aug 5 (2)
  • Prentice Hall texts? - KatinNC 12:50 Aug 5 (1)
  • What else does my 10h grader need ? - Kayla 12:17 Aug 5 (1)
  • Great science resource for those in Pittsburgh area-- Tissue Engineering summer camp... - Anne/PA 7:56 Aug 5 (1)
  • If I schedule in this manner will I be sorry?.... - MI Mom 5:19 Aug 5 (2)