@@sph7 With accredited you turn in progress reports every 9 weeks with tests and quizzes, they keep your grades for you (though they give you a copy of each progress report), and they issue out report cards. With independent you don't have to do any of that though we like accredited, many don't. It's personal preference and on each kids capabilities most likely.
I contacted Abeka and both times the customer service reps were like a deer in the headlights when asked a simple questions. Just crickets on the other end. This is not a good sign. I'm a new homeschooler and need better support especially since I'm doing accredited.
Each state has its own kind of requirements but if you have disciplined kids and they understand all concepts and go through the seatwork and work you can finish by lunch. Pretty sure they arent going to tell you how fast you can finish since each state requires a set amount of hours per day.
I'm fairly sure the clock-hours mentioned in this video would fall far short of those required by every state in the U.S. Furthermore, virtually every state has additional requirements at each grade level beginning with 1st grade. These may include: State specific studies in history, geography, & civics. Home fire safety. Physical education. I am presently in my 3rd year teaching one child (our son) at the 2nd grade level in the Accredited program. I am a retired engineer & former school teacher. Our son is VERY BRIGHT and advanced even by most of ABEKA's standards. I would find it IMPOSSIBLE to complete a proper week's work with him in the time mentioned in this video. Not only is this MISLEADING, but it focuses more on 'fun' outside of the classroom than it does on the 'wonderful' experience of homeschooling you child.
Hours of work do not equal mastery much less competency of a subject. We did all the children in 3-4 hours a day. All graduated from college. Georgia Southern, Mississippi State an Auburn.
@@boogsassy1I am doing accredited and it takes us all day and my kids, 7th and 9th grade, are nowhere near “slow” learners. I’m shocked when I see people say it takes 3 hrs. My 1st grader, yes but higher grades I don’t think so. I keep hearing ppl say it’s 4hrs of school for high school and 50 mins is assigned for PE, how are you going to do the other 4/5 subjects in 3, plus homework!?
Hi Rachel. I homeschool my 4 kids, 4th grade and under, using ABEKA. I am using the Accredited path though. Are you on the independent study?
Good question!
What does accredited mean? I'm thinking of homeschooling mine but I need more help understanding 😕
@@sph7 With accredited you turn in progress reports every 9 weeks with tests and quizzes, they keep your grades for you (though they give you a copy of each progress report), and they issue out report cards. With independent you don't have to do any of that though we like accredited, many don't. It's personal preference and on each kids capabilities most likely.
I contacted Abeka and both times the customer service reps were like a deer in the headlights when asked a simple questions. Just crickets on the other end. This is not a good sign. I'm a new homeschooler and need better support especially since I'm doing accredited.
Each state has its own kind of requirements but if you have disciplined kids and they understand all concepts and go through the seatwork and work you can finish by lunch. Pretty sure they arent going to tell you how fast you can finish since each state requires a set amount of hours per day.
That's weird, I've used them for several years and never had a problem. I do accredited each year, going into the 7th.
Homeschooling is easier than public.
Truer words were never spoken
I'm fairly sure the clock-hours mentioned in this video would fall far short of those required by every state in the U.S.
Furthermore, virtually every state has additional requirements at each grade level beginning with 1st grade.
These may include:
State specific studies in history, geography, & civics.
Home fire safety.
Physical education.
I am presently in my 3rd year teaching one child (our son) at the 2nd grade level in the Accredited program.
I am a retired engineer & former school teacher.
Our son is VERY BRIGHT and advanced even by most of ABEKA's standards.
I would find it IMPOSSIBLE to complete a proper week's work with him in the time mentioned in this video.
Not only is this MISLEADING, but it focuses more on 'fun' outside of the classroom than it does on the 'wonderful' experience of homeschooling you child.
Hours of work do not equal mastery much less competency of a subject. We did all the children in 3-4 hours a day. All graduated from college. Georgia Southern, Mississippi State an Auburn.
I get what you're saying, it does take us anywhere from 7 to 8 hours but it depends on our day and what's happening each day.
@@boogsassy1I am doing accredited and it takes us all day and my kids, 7th and 9th grade, are nowhere near “slow” learners. I’m shocked when I see people say it takes 3 hrs. My 1st grader, yes but higher grades I don’t think so. I keep hearing ppl say it’s 4hrs of school for high school and 50 mins is assigned for PE, how are you going to do the other 4/5 subjects in 3, plus homework!?