Opins Needed for 2011-12 Home School Curriculum

[PineappleMama]

That looks like a pretty good system, especially for math. Algebra and I are NOT friends. Geometry, yes, but Algebra just rubs me the wrong way.

Thanks Eagan!

 

[chocolate m'scovy]

Whoa, you're right about the STAAR testing system. I too agree that it's idiotic.

Faithful daily work is much more important than standardized tests.

I do hope you find teaching materials that are best for you. Teaching Textbooks' explanations look more conversational than Saxon's are

...if you feel you need a more friendly, down-to-earth style, that is. I myself remain loyal to Saxon and plan to someday use it with my own children.

 

[PineappleMama]

Hey, have any of you guys tried (trial or a year) http://www.explorelearning.com/ ?

It's math and science specific, looks fairly interesting, but thought I'd ask if anyone's given it a go.

I was googling chicken genetics and tadaa, one of their 'gizmos' popped up. So of COURSE I had to look.
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=453

I don't care for the fact that NO pricing info is available online, makes me nervous. But I sent them a note and hopefully they'll get back to me.
It looks like it's geared towards teachers and districts, so I don't even know if HSers can use it, but figure it's worth an email.

 

[eaganchickens]

I just found this, it looks good.

http://www.oakmeadow.com/index.php