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evaluation

Back-to-School Reflections

by Sarah on August 16, 2010

in evaluation, family, planning, why we homeschool

I’ll soon be heading into my eleventh year of homeschooling. My firstborn is leaving for college, and, as usual, the dynamic of our homeschool will change. I like to take this time before we start again to prepare myself for a new year. After 10 weeks of enjoying lazy days, it’s time to shift gears [...]

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Reflections on a New School Year – Academics

by Samantha on August 9, 2010

in curriculum, elementary school, evaluation, high school

As summer quickly speeds past, back-to-school time hovers right around the corner.  During the summer, I spend a lot of time thinking about what worked well and not so well in our homeschool the previous year.  What do I want to change for the new school year?  What do I want to keep the same?  What [...]

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What I Wish I Knew Then

by Megan on June 9, 2010

in evaluation, how to, motherhood

My oldest daughter is finishing fifth grade this year, and even though we’ve homeschooled all the way through so far, I still have a hard time seeing myself as an experienced homeschooler. I second-guess myself all the time and always have. But there is one thing I’ve gotten better about in the past six years [...]

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Evaluating the Teacher

by Brenda on May 25, 2010

in evaluation, homeschooling administrative topics, household management and chores, planning, why we homeschool

As the end of the school year approaches it may be a good time for you to evaluate your ability to teach your children before you start making plans for next year.
We homeschool year round, but I like to take the time each year around now, when many other homeschool families are winding down, to [...]

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Writing A Year End Assessment

by Kris on May 19, 2010

in evaluation, homeschooling administrative topics

It’s the almost the end of our school year!! Do you hear the excitement in my voice? I’m not sure who’s more excited — me or the kids. With the end of the school year comes year-end progress reports, part of our state’s requirement for homeschooling.
I used to be very clinical with [...]

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Homeschool Portfolios

by Samantha on March 3, 2010

in elementary school, evaluation, high school, homeschooling administrative topics, how to, middle school, organization

It’s getting close to that time of year again – assessment time! In Ohio, we have the option of standardized tests or having a portfolio review of our children’s work by a certified teacher.  I prefer portfolio reviews.  Putting together academic portfolios of my children’s schoolwork allows for:

Reviewing and relishing all that we have learned during [...]

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