Name: Teach Them Diligently (Branson)
Start: 2025-05-15T00:00:00-05:00
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April 7, 2013 at 8:21 pm
Blessedwithseven
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Hi,
I have not worried too much about being “behind” on some subjects with my older son until now. Where has time gone? I need him to have the minimum requirements for graduating and we have a long way to go with 3 years left. Math has been challenging and his behavior over the years has been a major challenge. He is a LOT better now, praise the Lord, but we are way behind. I know English does not have to take a lot of years but what would we do about Math? Any ideas for compressing a lot of stuff needed into 3 years? Thank you!!
April 7, 2013 at 9:23 pm
JenKeithley
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Blessedwithseven,
Unfortunately, of all the subjects, Math is something that is difficult to cram. It seems to be a skill that takes lots of time to acquire. Instead of asking, “What does he have to do to catch up?” You might want to start thinking about what you (and he) can reasonably expect to happen by the end of high school. Then, you can hold him accountable to complete as much as he can. At some point (past the basics… addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) he might catch on and move quickly. But I wouldn’t want to push on something he might not be capable of doing. I’d hold him accountable for hard work, not necessarily to finish a whole grade level in six months (not that you’re suggesting that, but I’ve been tempted to try things like this).
My kids have had great success with mathhelp.com. I pay a yearly fee and they can go at their own pace through Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2. This way when they finish one “grade” they can move on to the next without me paying for a whole new program. Also, it has videos and self-grading tests. They don’t involve me, unless they get stuck.
As a side note, I barely made it through Algebra and Geometry in high school… took Algebra three times in college, and still graduated (and earned an advanced degree).
God has a plan for your son. Keep plugging along and trust.
Jen
April 7, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Blessedwithseven
Member
Thank you!!! Yes..I agree God has a plan and I didn’t mean to make is sound horribly drastic. Math we will get through, he is doing a lot better and we have never been one to push, I did need to push him a bit more early, have learned the hard way with him. But…we have not done formal grammar or writing. I really let too much slide with him and I am not trying to be critical of him, am frustrated with myself because I am realizing my own mistakes.
That math sounds neat, I will ck it out!! He does need to work harder than he has been though and he knows it so our plan is to just get a “plan” and work towards it and see where we are later. For sure!! I just feel like I now need a good plan!
I have been looking at stuff since I posted and Math is not as “bad” as I first thought, he will be fine because we still have time. I just looked at our state requirements for graduation, maybe I am looking at the wrong thing. My oldest daughter did not go to college, is studying to be a midwife and is now married, my next daughter has just worked really hard and did a lot herself, my son has thrown me for a loop a bit because he has not been as motivated by far but I am here to help I am just wondering the best way to go.
thanks for you post for sure, I will check out that math sight!
April 8, 2013 at 2:04 am
eawerner
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From what I’ve seen of the Analytical Grammar book, it can be done in one, two, or three years, so you can easily fit that in yet. Not sure about writing though, I haven’t looked at those curriculums yet because I’m too scared about teaching it! LOL
April 8, 2013 at 2:18 am
momto2blessings
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For writing, you might want to look at: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Hands-Writing-Nonfiction/dp/1477459235/ref=la_B0033HNWZM_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365387172&sr=1-1. I have not seen it, but Bookworm here mentioned it sounding good and I think it looks wonderful!
And yes, Analytical grammar could be completed in your time frame. It is composed of 3 seasons, and each season takes 10ish weeks to finish. Though we do it at about 1/2 pace (my dd is younger and neither of us particularly love grammar:)
April 8, 2013 at 12:59 pm
psreitmom
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Not sure what state you’re from, but I’m from PA, one of the toughest hs states. The requirements for graduating, even in tough PA, require 3 years of math, science, and history; 4 years of English; and 2 years of fine arts. How each one is met depends on the type of diploma being worked toward. I have 3 graduated from homeschooling. They all got what is considered a general diploma. What needs to be shown is progression. Each year the daily log should show either 3/4 of a textbook or at least 120 daily entries for each subject to count as a credit. Doing CM, obviously it would be daily entries. The general diploma can be gotten with whatever courses desired. My oldest daughter was in the envirothon competition during her high school years. She loved the outdoors and really enjoyed this type of science (aquatics, soil study, wildlife, tree identification, etc.)So, one year I allowed her to just study envirothon topics more in depth. She got a credit in science for that. Maybe your requirements are totally different, but I hope this helps somewhat to alleviate your concerns about your son ‘catching up’. As a pp said, think about where he could be by the time he graduates, and then he needs to know what is expected of him to graduate, and needs to work hard to accomplish it. Just build on where he is at skill wise and log things as your state requires. You should be okay.
April 8, 2013 at 6:04 pm
Blessedwithseven
Member
thank you!