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Excellence in Math

1:57 PM - Apr. 1, 2009 - Add to the Wildness


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I've been planning this for some time. I am an evil homeschool mom.

Today, I tested the older two using a school-style setting. I gave them the final test from last year's math module, which they completed 10 months ago. They did not have a review period beforehand. They wrote the test through the lunch hour, on empty stomachs (lunch is late today for a variety of reasons).

Banana: Scored 81.5% (46.5 out of 57)
Spazz: Scored 78% (44.5 out of 57)

The program is Systemath, and it's a great middle-years foundational program that will make all high school math much easier due to its principle-based approach. It's been remedial for me just to watch a few lessons with the kids as I keep informed of what they're doing. It has reproducible worksheets, so I can use it for all the kids, and the cost is very low. Plus, I understand the curriculum author is very accessible and helpful if you have questions about using the program.

I explained to the kids afterwards how exceptional their circumstances were compared to "standardized" educational testing, and how many kids I knew in junior high who skated through with 65% or 70%, with the knowledge right at hand and substantial review right before testing. I hope this is a major confidence-booster for them.





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