If you spent this past February surfing the web or cruising the convention aisles searching for the perfect math curricula, then it might surprise you to hear me say that the book you choose is not the key to success in high school math. In fact, if you compare today’s math curricula with Ray’s algebra […]
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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
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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At my most insecure, uncertain moments as a homeschooler, I am reminded that my purpose is not fulfilled by what my kids can exhibit, but to equip them with the ability to learn. Tempted to feel diminished by the lack of latin recitation, the absence of drama performances or coding classes, like Christian on the
