There’s always a lot to learning math. New ideas. Funny symbols. Last year’s concepts, almost forgotten, but suddenly important again. And, above all, radically new ways of thinking, especially for high school math. Because it takes many exposures to these new ideas to really understand them, your teens will benefit from supplementary math resources no […]
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Review: The Fallacy Detective by the Bluedorns
Every year when I ask my husband what should be a priority for our homeschool, he mentions logic, so the children study logic from about age 11 and on. Some years it’s a great learning experience, and some years it’s fun. When we study The Fallacy Detective by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn, it’s both. […]
Our Curriculum for Next Year (Grades 5, 7, 10, 12)
I’m finally almost finished curriculum planning! Here is what we plan to use this year, although we’re still waffling on a few things. And, yes, I know the high school plans are for an intense year, but we are free to cut back if necessary. (Note that all links are to my curriculum reviews.) Mr. 17, […]
Review: The Best Things in Life by Peter Kreeft
The Best Things in Life. What are they? Peter Kreeft tackles that question in his book, subtitled: A Contemporary Socrates Looks at Power, Pleasure, Truth, and the Good Life. In twelve dialogues, ‘Socrates’ discusses contemporary life, combining his traditional method of questioning with kindness, humor, and careful logic. These conversations, which take place at […]
Review: Debt-Free U by Zac Bissonnette
Here are two alarming facts: Most university graduates have a huge student loan debt that negatively impacts their lives for many, many years. Most parents do not have enough money to give their children an expensive university education without seriously jeopardizing their own financial well-being. Few would argue, though, that young people should avoid college […]