Homeschooling Curriculum and Programs Overview

The video discusses the homeschooling curriculum choices for a sixth grader, including Wordly Wise for vocabulary, BJU Press for literature, 180 Days of Spelling, BJU Press English, Fix It Grammar, and Abeka history. The math curriculum will use Teaching Textbooks. The video also touches on the challenges of homeschooling with a newborn and the importance of independent learning.

What unique challenge is the teacher facing in the upcoming homeschooling year?

• Homeschooling with a newborn

• Introducing a new curriculum

• Teaching a new subject

• Managing a larger class size

What is the primary focus of the Wordly Wise curriculum?

• Mathematics

• Reading comprehension

• Vocabulary development

• Grammar

What type of literature does the BJU Press literature guide include?

• A mix of genres including fiction and non-fiction

• Poetry only

• Only non-fiction

• Only fiction

How often will the student engage with the 180 Days of Spelling program?

• Five days a week

• Every other day

• Twice a week

• Once a week

What is the structure of the BJU Press English 6 program?

• Alternates between grammar and writing

• Focuses only on writing

• Includes literature analysis

• Focuses only on grammar

What is the main activity in the Fix It Grammar program?

• Reading comprehension

• Spelling tests

• Editing sentences

• Writing essays

What skill is emphasized in the typing program?

• Advanced coding

• Cursive writing

• Basic computer skills

• Mathematical calculations

What is the focus of the independent history study?

• New World history and geography

• European history

• World history

• Ancient history

Why did the teacher decide to slow down the math progression?

• The student was struggling

• To avoid starting pre-algebra too early

• To focus more on geometry

• The curriculum was too difficult