Conner is approximately a sophomore, but of course, when you're homeschooling, grades are somewhat irrelevant. We've never paid a whole lot of attention to grades and requirements, instead preferring a more natural, holistic approach to learning. We follow the kids' interests and explore the things they are interested in, rather than forcing a certain level of math because that's what their agemates are doing in school.
But now I find myself with a highschool-aged son who wants to go to college in the future. So we are working on some math and biology, so that he will be up to speed when he starts taking college classes.
I bought the high school algebra program from Thinkwell Homeschool and he is working his way through it. He'll probably be finished by the holidays and then he can do Geometry in the spring.
I really like Thinkwell. We have used Teaching Textbooks in the past, but their high school math leaves something to be desired. It doesn't seem to stick after they're finished with it and I don't like the way the tests are on separate discs from the lessons. Too time consuming and too much to lose. Thinkwell is all video lessons and online tests, so no discs to keep track of. It's also easy for me to check his progress and grades as he goes.
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