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Are You Choosing the Right Math for Your Homeschooler?
The question isn’t “What’s next?” — it’s “Where is your teen headed?”
If your student is going into business, trades, or the arts, forcing advanced math may cause more harm than good.
Instead, give them:
The One Math Mistake That Derails High Schoolers (And How to Fix It)
If your teen freezes when faced with a tricky math problem — especially a word problem — you’re...
How to Teach Word Problems Without the Tears
Most kids don’t struggle with the math — they struggle with the translation.
What Math Should My Teen Take Next? (And Why It Matters)
homeschool math, high school planning, curriculum, GPA, transcripts
Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination – Easy and Hard Examples
Struggling to teach systems of equations at home?
How to Solve Systems of Equations by Substitution (With Example and Graph)
In this post, I’ll show you how substitution works with a step-by-step example, walk through a common mistake, and even show you what’s happening graphically so it really sticks.
Is College Worth It? Real ROI for Homeschool Families
If you want to help your teen explore strengths, purpose, and possible paths, I created a new video breaking down the real cost vs. return of college degrees, trade schools, self-directed paths, and more.
How to Factor Trinomials When a ≠ 1 (No Guessing Needed)
This method is straight from Chapter 11 of Harold Jacobs’ Elementary Algebra — and we teach it in-depth in our full course.
The 3 Math Mistakes Homeschool Parents Make (and How to Avoid Them)
When math gets tough, many parents try to step in and re-teach the material. But if you’re not confident in Algebra or Geometry, this quickly leads to confusion—for you and your teen.
The fix:
How to Calculate GPA for Homeschool High School (the Simple Way)
Colleges use GPA to compare applicants. It gives a quick snapshot of academic performance. For homeschoolers, it’s also a sign of legitimacy: you’re treating your student’s academics with seriousness and structure
How to Build a High School Transcript That Actually Helps Your Teen Succeed
No, you don’t need a school counselor to build a transcript. Here’s how to do it yourself — the right way.
How to Teach Subjects You Don’t Understand (Like Algebra or Chemistry)
Struggling to teach Algebra or Chemistry in your homeschool? Learn how to lead your student without being the expert—and why video-based courses can be the solution.