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by Tiffini
Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: French
Replies: 5
Views: 2032

Re: French

Some on this board recommended Living Language foreign language courses since my son needs German for high school. I ordered it on Amazon for an extremely reasonable price and I really like the looks of the program so far. They have many languages to choose from, including French. Might be worth che...
by Tiffini
Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: WG Science Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1640

Re: WG Science Question

Thanks for the input, ladies! I think I am going to have him do the labs, since I believe he will enjoy them, and maybe cut out a few of the Living Library books. It's great to have your helpful opinions! :)
by Tiffini
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .
Replies: 35
Views: 26943

Re: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .

Carrie, I appreciate your response. It does help me in thinking through this. I do not have any desire to micro-manage grades or keep track of every little thing. It makes me nauseated just to think of it! :shock: My concern is with my own subjectivity. I want to be fair and give an accurate grade -...
by Tiffini
Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: WG Science Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1640

WG Science Question

How necessary do you think the Science labs are in the WG Guide if you have a child who could possibly be a STEM major? I'm debating right now over having my son do the labs next year. I do think he will do labs for the following 3 years of high school sciences. But I'm wondering how necessary it is...
by Tiffini
Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .
Replies: 35
Views: 26943

Re: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .

Debra and Lynn have voiced my concern as well. I'd love to hear Carrie's answer to that. If I don't give actual grades for the narrations and notebook pages, journal entries, reviews, etc., and just count them as completed, then that would equal an A. Like I said, with my oldest, she is an A student...
by Tiffini
Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .
Replies: 35
Views: 26943

Re: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .

Thanks, Tidbits! That is helpful!
by Tiffini
Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Science Dilemma
Replies: 4
Views: 1428

Re: Science Dilemma

Thanks for these ideas. It helps to hear some reassurance from others that what we are doing is okay and will work out. And also others' experiences who have taken the road less traveled. :) I like the idea of doing Biology 101 for college credit. Out of all the sciences, Biology is definitely the m...
by Tiffini
Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Science Dilemma
Replies: 4
Views: 1428

Science Dilemma

You gals always have so many good ideas - so I thought I would run this by you and ask for some advice. I think I have messed up my oldest daughter's science path and I need to fix it. Here is what it looks right now: 9th grade - Rev2Rev Science package with lab kit - Physical Science credit (in my ...
by Tiffini
Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Loving the WH Lit Books!
Replies: 2
Views: 1092

Loving the WH Lit Books!

I am pre-reading all of the Literature books for the upcoming World History guide. (I was able to purchase the package at the convention so I could have a head start.) I am truly enjoying it! Carrie always finds gems that I've never heard of - such as Pearl Maiden. Couldn't put that one down! Even t...
by Tiffini
Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Just finished reading all the World Religions books
Replies: 10
Views: 2571

Re: Just finished reading all the World Religions books

Lynn, I loved those books, too! I would even use the word "life-changing" for that course of study. Each one had something unique to offer and will be favorites around here for a long time. I can't wait for my twins to use them next year, too!
by Tiffini
Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .
Replies: 35
Views: 26943

Re: Grading in the World Geography Guide. . . .

I enjoyed reading this thread. My oldest just finished the WG guide. She is basically a straight A kind of student, so grading is fairly simple with her. I LOVE the course descriptions that Carrie included. I just copied those right into the ongoing list of course descriptions that I'm keeping in he...
by Tiffini
Sun May 11, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Lit time in World Geography guide-Julie or others
Replies: 6
Views: 2003

Re: Lit time in World Geography guide-Julie or others

Hi, Lynn, My dd is finishing up the WG guide now. The Lit is a longer portion of the day many days, but she is a fast reader and writer, so I hesitate to do any comparison with how long it will take your son. I do think you'll need to do some tweaking for him. You are so good in making things work f...
by Tiffini
Sun May 04, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Friendship Wanted!
Replies: 1
Views: 1004

Friendship Wanted!

My oldest daughter (16 and finishing her sophomore year) would really like to develop some relationships with others who are being homeschooled in high school. Most of our family and friends who started out homeschooling have gone into various schooling options for high school. She has been feeling ...
by Tiffini
Thu May 01, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Wants His Own Thing..
Replies: 16
Views: 4713

Re: Wants His Own Thing..

We are one of the few I've heard that did end up separating into two different guides. Here is why: We started Bigger Hearts using extensions with my oldest in 5th grade and my twins in 3rd grade. We continued each year up until this past year with remaining combined. Looking back, I would have sepa...
by Tiffini
Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Question about Writing and Lit in the WH guide
Replies: 4
Views: 1748

Re: Question about Writing and Lit in the WH guide

This is incredibly helpful, Carrie! It gives me peace of mind as I think through my dd's last two years of high school. Since she is my oldest, I am always concerned that I will miss something important and look back wondering why I didn't catch it! Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough in...