High school science is a fear for many homeschooling moms, and rightly so! Earlier this school year, I explained how we tackle high school science at home, but I didn’t get in to the nitty gritty of how each week looks. Today, we’ll talk about how we go through the course work, aiming for the […]
How I Teach Algebra to Earn College Credit
As far as exams go, the College Algebra CLEP exam seems pretty straight forward. Learn algebra, pass exam in sha Allah (God willing), done. Still, it requires a little advanced planning. In our 9th Grade curriculum, we’ve chosen to stick with Saxon, using their Algebra 2 program (3rd edition, specifically). Saxon isn’t the prettiest curriculum […]
How We Earn College Credits in High School at Home
Our #1 focus in my teen’s homeschool is to earn college credits in high school, without sacrificing her teen experience, of course. So, how do we do it? It takes a lot of planning, but execution isn’t much harder than a standard curriculum. Join me for a 5 day series on How I Teach… Don’t […]
How I Teach Writing to Earn College Credit {Lesson Plan Included}
Writing is an extremely important skill for any adult. One’s writing, especially in this ever-increasing virtual world, gives their first impression. As homeschooling moms, we want our kids to be able to give a good first impression. Beyond that, in our own homeschool, we aim for passing exams that earn college credit like the AP, […]
Is My Child Ready for Credit by Exam?
Do you know how often I hear, “I could never…”? A lot. It’s crazy, really. Our family isn’t extraordinarily smart, or driven, or focused. We’re just a regular group of people that happen to homeschool and work on credit by exam. Really, when you start learning about credit by exam, it’s far less intimidating than […]
