[b said:
Quote[/b] ]SnowyFalcon,
How do you like home-schooling?
Great! I wouldn't want to do anything else.
[b said:
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How does it work? (i.e. who teaches you?)
My Mom. She teaches me all the subjects, but she's especially good at math as she used to be a highschool math teacher. I also do some online courses for progamming, web design and stuff like that.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ] Homework? Do you test at home or at a local school?
I get no homework(yay!), nor is any really necessary. As long as I'm understanding the material, I just do the problems in the books. Testing is not necessary in the State of Florida. The laws differ per state (and per country) though, so you'll have to inquire into that. Our family does take a test every year, just to make sure we have records to prove that we are learning. This can include tests such as the CTBS, SAT (which I took this last year) and other tests that are the same as given in a public school.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]I'm researching schooling options so I can prepare for my daughter (due in mid-April). It's a bit early, but I'd like to know costs of homeschooling and private schools (i.e. Montessouri etc.)
The cost of homeschooling is less than some private schools and more than public schools. Basically, homeschooling is going to cost you for books, and time. By time, I mean the fact that it will be almost impossible for you to have a job, and teach your children at the same time. This is not impossible, as their are classes taught via satellite by Bob Jones University, but education is a full time occupation in itself.
If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me and I would be glad to answer whatever I can.
SF