We’ve looked at the reasons to continue through algebra 2, but what other high school math classes are worth pursuing? The traditional high school mathematics course of study is: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Precalculus or Trigonometry. We’ve explored why our students should study through Algebra 2 at the very least. But what about […]
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More and more homeschoolers are considering ending their child’s high school math after geometry. There are a few reasons for this: Some colleges are requiring college algebra regardless of high school math study Their students are struggling with math They aren’t planning to go to a university They don’t understand why we study higher level
Today is the 5th Monday of the month. These are the odd weeks. The shifting week. Starting with one month and ending with another, you never know quite which month you are supposed to act in. Which month’s goals do you focus on? Which month’s bills do you pay? This is the week that I
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Admissions tests like the SAT, CLT, and ACT have been historically required for students wanting to enter college. Not only did the tests give the colleges an idea of a student’s abilities, but they also helped colleges find students and students find scholarships. In the past 10 years, there have been multiple studies showing the
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College admissions is a tricky path to tread. Each college has specialties and requirements. One of the most common practices in the past 40 years or so has been to require a college entrance exam to ensure that a student is ready for the rigors of a college education. The process of completing a college
