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Are you wondering just what to do next? There are so many options for your homeschooled child!I remember what it felt like to worry around in circles over these options! Choosing between community college, AP courses , CLEP exams, online classes, and other options depends on your child. I have recommended each option to different homeschoolers.When you're making the decision for your family, take a step back and think about what your goals are for your child. If...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 22 October 2012

High School Testing Help

High School Tests

Understanding the common high school tests can save you real money right now - saving thousands of dollars on college. In my online training resource, “High School Testing” I compare major high school tests, discusses general strategies & study tips, and shares how my sons homeschooled one year of college using CLEP exams. This great resource, which includes a video, audio transcription, handouts and an ebook, will help you understand and navigate the following tests: SATACTPSAT/NMSQTPLANSATII...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 23 August 2012

OpenCourseWare for Homeschoolers

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In the realm of online learning, “OpenCourseWare” is the new kid on the block, one worth checking into if you have a homeschool student who does well with virtual classes. OpenCourseWare (OCW) includes coursework and materials shared freely with anyone via the Internet. Universities such as MIT, UC Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, to name a few, all offer OCW, although there is no credit conferred for completion of any courses.I think it’s wonderful that these courses...

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CLEP, AP, or Community College?

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When you are looking at using CLEP, AP, or Community College, you may wonder which one is best. "Best" is not always easy to decipher.I'll tell you the big truth about all of this: it depends on the college your child will ultimately attend. If you ask 10 different colleges, you might get 10 different answers. Some very prestigious colleges feel the same way about AP exams and community college classes. It's almost impossible to tell....

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How Do You Teach the Creation-Evolution Debate?

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Do not shy away from the creation-evolution debate. While not critical to teach to younger children, high school students need to have some understanding on both sides of the debate. Although we didn't shy away from the debate in our homeschool, I wish I had covered the topic even more. Students need to become informed so they can provide reasoned arguments for their beliefs. Without understanding the issues, they can't reasonably form their own belief system. They need...