The college-bound student will need three to four years of
mathematics for college admissions; but many homeschool parents do not feel
qualified to teach these courses – Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or
Pre-Calculus. Rest assured, there are many teaching options available that can
teach these courses for you.
A variety of online courses are available for high school
courses. Teaching Textbooks is designed exclusively for homeschoolers and their
courses include interactive lectures with real-world applications, automated
grading, and audiovisual solutions for every single problem. CTC Math is
similar as it includes video tutorials, interactive questions, and automatic
grading; but when students get a problem wrong, it does not provide an
audiovisual solution for the student to learn from their mistake.
Another option would be to find a homeschool mom in your
area who teaches math. Many, like myself, offer weekly classes, assign
homework, and grade materials before we move on to new lessons. If your teen is
struggling through an online course, they may benefit from another teacher who
can present the material through their learning style.
And then there’s always dual-enrollment for teens who are up
for the challenge of community college courses. Teens can earn both high school
and college credit at the same time through dual-enrollment courses; and the
professor will present each lesson, give assignments, and provide grades at the
end of the semester.
If you do not feel qualified to teach high school mathematics,
you can provide the required mathematic courses for college admissions through
online courses, private teachers, or dual-enrollment. Homeschooling doesn’t
mean you have to teach everything. It just means you decide what is taught, how
it’s taught, and by whom it’s taught.
Happy Homeschooling!
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