Whether you focus on AP, or DSST and CLEP tests are on your goal sheet, the spring tends to be testing season. Since nearly every course Care Bear is completing is lined up with an exam, we’ve got quite the testing schedule lined up! It is very easy to get overwhelmed, overworked, and lose motivation. […]
How to Start with Credit by Exam
You might know what CBE is, and why it’s beneficial, so where to start? As with anything, be intentional. Don’t jump in without looking, and involve your child in the process. They aren’t a pawn in this game, but a key player! Start with what you know Set up the first exam for success. Attain […]
How I Teach US History to Earn College Credit {Lesson Plan Included}
US History has a massive amount of resources to choose from, so it can be hard to narrow down what to use. I know Care Bear loves history if she’s given the right resources, so the pressure is on to find the right thing! I may have done a jig when I came across Hippocampus. […]
How I Teach Biology to Earn College Credit
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 […]
