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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Nov 20 (0)
  • Nancy: I posted below about WordSmart CDs. (nt) - Claire 19:25 Nov 20 (0)
  • How does Abeka Middle & High School Science compare to BJU and Apologia? nt - Jeanine in TX 19:20 Nov 20 (0)
  • Math gurus please help!!! We can't figure out this kind of problem... - Jill W. 17:06 Nov 20 (2)
  • Need a link for Paula's Archives that have the Apologia lesson plans....Please.... - Brenda From Tenn 15:21 Nov 20 (2)
  • Thinkwell Beginning or Intermediate Algebra? - Trish 15:02 Nov 20 (0)
  • Don Quixote, which translation, Cohen or Rutherford, SWB recommends - Chris in CA 12:48 Nov 20 (1)
  • math...fairy...please - paradise 12:34 Nov 20 (5)
  • Tests for Cliff Notes/Sparknotes......... - Susann 12:31 Nov 20 (1)
  • I posted a new art lesson on my blog today: Drawing with Pastels. - percytruffle 9:01 Nov 20 (13)
  • ? re microscope labs - StaceyL in Canada 8:41 Nov 20 (7)
  • I have 90 minutes to teach poetry analysis to my American lit. class, How can I make the most of this time? (sm) - Diana in OR 7:51 Nov 20 (4)
  • Does anyone use Lifepac for math?? nt - paradise 7:48 Nov 20 (0)
  • Alfred, Lord Tennyson -- which of his works do you think are not-to-be-missed? nt - ereks mom 7:47 Nov 20 (5)
  • Key to Geometry...has anyone used this for geometry curric? - paradise 7:20 Nov 20 (2)
  • Latin Road to English and Bridge to the Latin Road.... - Brenda From Tenn 7:08 Nov 20 (2)
  • I have experience in Spanish myself, should I choose BJU or SOS - Marilyn 6:54 Nov 20 (3)
  • Thanks, Jean. We actually finished the transcript - Osmosis Mom 4:30 Nov 20 (2)
  • Economics anyone? - Pamela 3:29 Nov 20 (4)
  • Poll: What is everyone using for Geography?....nt - Busy Bee 20:05 Nov 19 (8)
  • Albert Marrin books - Luanne 20:05 Nov 19 (4)
  • SOS Science? Opinions and advice wanted! - Bula Mama 19:48 Nov 19 (4)
  • Foerster or Lial? - Stacie in UT 19:13 Nov 19 (3)
  • 15 yo dd went back to PS, failing US History, advice? - CLS 18:59 Nov 19 (6)
  • LeTourneu University in TX, anyone know of it? - CLS 18:56 Nov 19 (3)
  • Mao's China: Would someone be so kind as to recommend a resource? - momee 17:12 Nov 19 (9)
  • Would anyone consider Latin Prep 1 the equivalent of a beginning high school Latin course? more - PamJH 16:40 Nov 19 (3)
  • Jean in WI or somebody else -Transcript Question - Osmosis Mom 15:57 Nov 19 (3)
  • So, I got Foerster's Algebra 1 TE through ILL and counted up the days it says it will take... - Sue in St Pete 15:03 Nov 19 (15)
  • Apologia Advanced Biology...m - Laurie in ON 11:51 Nov 19 (3)
  • Thanks to Jann in TX and Michelle in MO for answering my Lial's BCM question below....... - Judy 8:57 Nov 19 (1)
  • Thanks to Jann in TX and Michelle in MO for answering my Lial's BCM question below....... - Judy 8:49 Nov 19 (0)
  • Do you give grades per semester or year? TIA! nt - FloridaLisa 8:33 Nov 19 (4)
  • And another question: good SATII prep books for physics and math? Thank you! nt - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 8:03 Nov 19 (3)
  • Trying again....have any of you used Foerster's Calculus? That is where we will be headed next and I would love opinions. nt - Sharon in MD 7:53 Nov 19 (7)
  • Re: electronics, is there any type of professional exam or test.... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 7:49 Nov 19 (0)
  • Another question (can you tell I am thinking (panicking) ahead for next year?) .... - home'scool 7:38 Nov 19 (0)
  • Okay, I'm confused regarding WHEN and HOW MANY times to take the SAT's - home'scool 7:27 Nov 19 (3)
  • Next semester, ds will take a 1-semester course that covers world religions, cults, and Christian denominations. On his transcript... - ereks mom 7:15 Nov 19 (3)
  • anyone know where I can get Alge-Blaster? I'd like a game for my 13 yos, to "take a break" from Videotext algebra, but... - Linda in nM 6:30 Nov 19 (3)
  • Please help with this math problem (completing the square)... - Nan in Mass 5:46 Nov 19 (2)
  • A belated thank you to those who contributed to the engineering school thread below... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 4:07 Nov 19 (0)
  • I'm thinking I may be pushing my dd too hard in math, help please especially CD users - Chris in CA 21:06 Nov 18 (6)
  • I'm thinking I may be pushing my dd too hard in math, help please especially CD users - Chris in CA 21:05 Nov 18 (2)
  • Trying again: re: rhetoric - could someone look up in their book? - Kimm in WA 17:32 Nov 18 (2)
  • Michelle in MO, answers for you below! :) nt - Colleen in NS 17:10 Nov 18 (0)
  • Any reviews about Wordsmart CD's? - Nancy 15:20 Nov 18 (1)
  • high school requirements and credits - vanessa bryant 14:12 Nov 18 (5)
  • Need studies on how on-line public schools affect other schools! - Ruth in Canada 13:02 Nov 18 (7)
  • Crosspost from General Board: Get smart, donate food - Barb F PA in AZ 8:35 Nov 18 (0)
  • Does Apologia Biology cover human anatomy? If not, what would you supplement with? - outtamyshell 6:39 Nov 18 (6)
  • Where do I go to find out about the ins and outs of scholarships? Thanks nt - MI Mom 22:25 Nov 17 (1)
  • Question about Foerster's Algebra...are the Instructor's Editions radically different from different publication dates? (m) - Jill, OK 21:48 Nov 17 (3)
  • Computer Science Programming? - Carole in DE 20:35 Nov 17 (22)
  • Are any of you in the Richmond, VA area? (cross post) - momof7 19:02 Nov 17 (2)
  • Poll (maybe?) - What exactly did/are you going to send to colleges when you apply?... - Nan in Mass 17:24 Nov 17 (16)
  • AP Computer Science--is this a worthwhile pursuit? - Nancy 15:02 Nov 17 (6)
  • Need Grammar & Writing style help for my 9th grader - Sandy in KY 15:02 Nov 17 (2)
  • Opinion: Scholrs Online Biology & World Lit courses... - Michelle in AL 15:00 Nov 17 (3)
  • Sat Math subject test-- I or II? - Nancy 14:55 Nov 17 (1)
  • Please help me to understand the difference in AP classes and duel enrollment. Aren't they both college level? (m) - Angela in NC 11:11 Nov 17 (3)
  • Thinkwell algebra workbook - Trish 9:13 Nov 17 (3)
  • Algebra I help! - Melissa 7:30 Nov 17 (1)
  • Can you help me name this music study for a transcript... - Anne/PA 5:41 Nov 17 (5)
  • Colleen in NS---about Writing Road to Reading (m) - Michelle in MO 3:27 Nov 17 (2)
  • Motivating high school teens....this is wearing me out! - Christi/NC 21:13 Nov 16 (2)
  • Math Relief -- anyone use this for Algebra 1? - Jan P. 18:48 Nov 16 (14)
  • Did anyone here have their kids do Algebra I in the 9th grade? I just don't think my dd will be ready for Algebra I in 8th grade as many are doing. n/t - Linda in sa 17:00 Nov 16 (20)
  • Myrtle, can you contact me, please? email within . . . - jeri 15:45 Nov 16 (0)
  • Uncle Dan's Algebra - Jan P. 14:12 Nov 16 (0)
  • Have any of you used Foersters Calculus from key press? It is next on our list and I would love advice from those who have BTDT. Thanks nt - Sharonin Md 14:11 Nov 16 (0)
  • History Odyssey Level 3 (Pandia) anyone using these for high school?.... - MIch elle 11:45 Nov 16 (2)
  • Check out Cathy Duffy's new review of TT elementary prgram and Pre-Cal - mamasue 11:19 Nov 16 (3)
  • Chalkdust Basic Math for 5th grade?? - Chris in CA (cross-post) 10:05 Nov 16 (3)
  • Please post the Order in which Science is to be done....... - paradise 10:01 Nov 16 (7)
  • Lial's PreAlgebra and Introductory Algebra in ONE book? - Pam L 8:49 Nov 16 (2)
  • Librarians ... - KathyP 8:11 Nov 16 (1)
  • Link to Ree's Pioneer Woman, please? nt - Anna 7:48 Nov 16 (1)
  • what should we use for teaching Spanish? - Marilyn 6:32 Nov 16 (4)
  • Does anyone know of an online or possibly CD-ROM tutorial for the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition calculator? nt - Michelle in MO 6:29 Nov 16 (3)
  • phonics help for husband... - Linda in NM 5:41 Nov 16 (2)
  • Anyone else still not able to view ACT scores? My son's are not up yet Grrrr nt - Quiver0f10 5:35 Nov 16 (2)
  • Help! I need a substitute lab for Apologia Biology Module 5 (can't use pineapple) (m) - Veronica 23:26 Nov 15 (2)
  • I am looking for an easy follow-up to Easy Grammar for the high school years. Something secular and less challenging than Analytical Grammar. Any recommendations? TIA (nt) - KidsHappen 20:31 Nov 15 (10)
  • Economics - Polly 20:25 Nov 15 (4)
  • What is the difference between Lial's Introductory Algebra and Lial's Beginning Algebra?? - Pam L 19:57 Nov 15 (4)
  • SOS Spanish: Did I receive the right thing in my order? - Bula Mama 18:15 Nov 15 (4)
  • Which Lial's Algebra would be considered the 'easiest'? - Pam L 17:58 Nov 15 (2)
  • HELP...I'm in a complete panic! We have been doing Apologia Biology (m) - Tammy 17:23 Nov 15 (25)
  • Jean in Wisc, I posted another follow-on progym question below. nt - Sharonin MD 14:20 Nov 15 (3)
  • Rhetoric question: My WTM book's loaned out and I need to know . . . - Kimm in WA 13:39 Nov 15 (1)
  • Has anyone used LL Early Mid 19th Century? - para 13:18 Nov 15 (1)
  • Just wondering (*another* transcript question!)... If your dc took the ITBS while in high school, do you include those scores on the transcript? nt - ereks mom 12:50 Nov 15 (8)
  • If you're taking advantage of the 15% discount at Exodus Provisions, be sure to use their exodusbooks.com url (m) - CH 12:43 Nov 15 (0)
  • Not to be missed Early American Literature selections, please - Happy 11:03 Nov 15 (2)
  • Does Chalkdust Basic Math cover Integers? (cross-post) tia nt - Chris in CA 10:55 Nov 15 (5)