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Language Arts Our Grade
Spelling
Writing Road To Reading (WRTR) - WRTR, SRW, Rigg's Comparison Chart A+
Succeeding in Reading with The Spalding Method Teacher Guide (grades K-6) B-
Vocabulary
Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots Vol I-VI (grades 7-12) B-
Evan-Moor's A Word A Day (grade 6+) B
EasyPrep SAT Vocabulary Flash Cards Set 1-4 A+
Vocabulary Cartoons - SAT Word Power I and II A+
English and Grammar
Abeka Grammar & Composition I (grade 7) C
Bob Jones English (grade 5) C
Grammar Fix-It (grade 6-12) B
Daily Paragraph Editing (grade 6+) B
Editor in Chief C-
You're better off NOT doing a formal grammar program; just include grammar
as a lesson with writing. It works best that way and kids remember their grammar
much more when it's taught when needed rather than a separate subject.
Composition
Excellence in Writing (grades 4-12) A+
Literature
Lightning Lit & Composition (grade 7) B
Of People and Places by Abeka (grade 7 and 8) C-
Progeny Press Literature Study Guides (grades K-12) A
Math
Calvert Math (K-8) A+
Chalkdust Pre-algebra (grade 7) C
Bob Jones Algebra C
Bob Jones Pre-Algebra C
Alpha Omega Publications Geometry D
Old style; outdated; not easy to follow or learn from
Math-U-See Algebra I A+
Math-U-See Geometry A+
Science
Concepts and Challenges in Science (earth, life, physical) (grades 5-8) A
Christian Kids Explore (earth science, chemistry, biology) (grades 4-8) B
Bob Jones Science (grade 5) B-
Apologia Botany (grade K-6) C
Apologia General Science (grade 7) B-
Apologia Physical Science (grade 8) B
Apologia Biology (grade 9) D-
Too much creationism; accuracy took a back seat to suit the creationist
point of view. If you want up-to-date accuracy, do not purchase this book!
Biology by Reece and Campbell (college level) A+
History
Calvert's A Child's History of the World A+
Abeka 4 A
Story of the World (volumes 1-4) by Peace Hill Press A
Bob Jones Heritage Studies 5 and 6 B
Bob Jones World History (grade 7) B
Bob Jones The American Republic (grade 8) A
Bob Jones Cultural Geography (grade 9) C-
Too many facts and figures to remember - not enough "meat."
Geography
Trail Guide to World Geography by Geography Matters D
nice concept but way too many errors in the text and solutions; too frustrating to use!
Seterra geography game B
Daily Skill Builders - World Geography 4-8+ B
Daily Warm-Ups World Geography and Cultures 9-12 B
The Geography Coloring Book all ages to adult A
Foreign Language
Memoria Press (Prima Latina, Latina Christiana, First Form Latin) A+
Rosetta Stone B
Spelling
Writing Road To Reading (WRTR) - WRTR, SRW, Rigg's Comparison Chart A+
Succeeding in Reading with The Spalding Method Teacher Guide (grades K-6) B-
Vocabulary
Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots Vol I-VI (grades 7-12) B-
Evan-Moor's A Word A Day (grade 6+) B
EasyPrep SAT Vocabulary Flash Cards Set 1-4 A+
Vocabulary Cartoons - SAT Word Power I and II A+
English and Grammar
Abeka Grammar & Composition I (grade 7) C
Bob Jones English (grade 5) C
Grammar Fix-It (grade 6-12) B
Daily Paragraph Editing (grade 6+) B
Editor in Chief C-
You're better off NOT doing a formal grammar program; just include grammar
as a lesson with writing. It works best that way and kids remember their grammar
much more when it's taught when needed rather than a separate subject.
Composition
Excellence in Writing (grades 4-12) A+
Literature
Lightning Lit & Composition (grade 7) B
Of People and Places by Abeka (grade 7 and 8) C-
Progeny Press Literature Study Guides (grades K-12) A
Math
Calvert Math (K-8) A+
Chalkdust Pre-algebra (grade 7) C
Bob Jones Algebra C
Bob Jones Pre-Algebra C
Alpha Omega Publications Geometry D
Old style; outdated; not easy to follow or learn from
Math-U-See Algebra I A+
Math-U-See Geometry A+
Science
Concepts and Challenges in Science (earth, life, physical) (grades 5-8) A
Christian Kids Explore (earth science, chemistry, biology) (grades 4-8) B
Bob Jones Science (grade 5) B-
Apologia Botany (grade K-6) C
Apologia General Science (grade 7) B-
Apologia Physical Science (grade 8) B
Apologia Biology (grade 9) D-
Too much creationism; accuracy took a back seat to suit the creationist
point of view. If you want up-to-date accuracy, do not purchase this book!
Biology by Reece and Campbell (college level) A+
History
Calvert's A Child's History of the World A+
Abeka 4 A
Story of the World (volumes 1-4) by Peace Hill Press A
Bob Jones Heritage Studies 5 and 6 B
Bob Jones World History (grade 7) B
Bob Jones The American Republic (grade 8) A
Bob Jones Cultural Geography (grade 9) C-
Too many facts and figures to remember - not enough "meat."
Geography
Trail Guide to World Geography by Geography Matters D
nice concept but way too many errors in the text and solutions; too frustrating to use!
Seterra geography game B
Daily Skill Builders - World Geography 4-8+ B
Daily Warm-Ups World Geography and Cultures 9-12 B
The Geography Coloring Book all ages to adult A
Foreign Language
Memoria Press (Prima Latina, Latina Christiana, First Form Latin) A+
Rosetta Stone B