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Read more about the article Middle School Science and Preparation for the Rigor of High School

Middle School Science and Preparation for the Rigor of High School

  • Post author:Carrie Austin, M.Ed.
  • Post published:June 8, 2021
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Will the science in middle school guides prepare students for a rigorous high school program? Before we came to Heart of Dakota (HOD), science was such an issue in our…

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Read more about the article Do I really need the Home Instructor’s Guides for Singapore Math?

Do I really need the Home Instructor’s Guides for Singapore Math?

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  • Post published:June 1, 2021
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Do I really need the Home Instructor's Guides for Singapore Math? A friend told me that the Home Instructor Guides are essential to teaching the Singapore way of thinking. So,…

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Read more about the article Placement for My 8th Grader Who Just Did Modern Times in Another Curriculum

Placement for My 8th Grader Who Just Did Modern Times in Another Curriculum

  • Post author:Carrie Austin, M.Ed.
  • Post published:May 19, 2021
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Placement for My Eighth Grade Son Who Just Did Modern Times in Another Curriculum I have been using a different curriculum for 1st through 7th grade for my oldest son.…

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Read more about the article How are high school credits for homeschool students noted on a transcript?

How are high school credits for homeschool students noted on a transcript?

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  • Post published:May 18, 2021
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How are high school credits for homeschool students noted on a transcript? I have a question about high school credits. Looking ahead, we have two years before my student reaches…

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Read more about the article Should I grade dictation as part of the English credit in high school?

Should I grade dictation as part of the English credit in high school?

  • Post author:Carrie Austin, M.Ed.
  • Post published:May 12, 2021
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Editor's note: Today, we share an archived post from Carrie. While her kids are now in older levels of our guides, the principles behind the dictation advice remain the same.…

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