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K12 Homeschool Review from Florida

by Anna
(Florida)

Visitor K12 Review: K12 Math is easy to follow and right on task with the public school. Language and Literature are also on grade level with the public schools.

But Science and History are a problem. For 3rd grade Science they are expected to learn what the hygrometer, anemometer, barometer, and Beufort Wind Scale are and what they measure. They aren't just required to recognize the four types of precipitation but memorize how each is formed.

The History expects them to comprehend ancient Greece's influence on modern day times. While that wouldn't seem so bad she is expected to learn about Homer's contributions to ancient Rome's budding poets Cicero and Virgil. Also the History expects her to understand ancient Greek architecture and government and then ancient Rome's architecture and government. The Barbarian invasions and beyond.

So far we are only a few weeks into school and I have learned a lot (I am a college graduate) but my 3rd grade daughter is lost in History and feels discouraged in Science. I hope it gets better or I'll have to change curriculum pretty quickly.


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Feb 09, 2012
 K12
by: Jessica from FL

My son is in 3rd grade as well. Science and History are his strong suits so we are very happy with the advanced curriculum. He has learned so many wonderful things that I am amazed on a daily basis. He is very advanced in all subjects and I believe K12 gives him an opportunity to be challenged. I do understand your frustrations as I have a first grader who I fear will fall behind in these subjects as well later on. I think next year my son will stick with K12 while my daughter goes to a more traditional true homeschool curriculum. This just proves that not all home based curriculums fit everyone.
Apr 08, 2011
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by: Deb

Hi, I'd love to know if you continued on? Or if not what you decided to do instead. I have been using K12 for 2nd grade and I am trying to decide about 3rd grade. Your experience with the science and history seems to be the same for 2nd grade too.

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