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Re: Online calculus
aeh
02/02/26 10:09 PM
So sorry your local options are so slim. I have looked as well, and most of the online high school options top out at Calc BC, AP Stats, and maybe a lower level discrete math course. You might try MIT OpenLearning. MIT posts some full courses on MITx ( https://openlearning.mit.edu/ search MITx courses, self-paced, mathematics) for a small fee, including multivariate and diff eq. If the school is willing to accept it as high school credit, it would at least keep her going with interesting and challenging math, even though the credential is a certificate and not college credit. MITx comes with assessments. The same material (video teaching, assignments, etc.) is available free on OpenCourseWare, but without the credentialed assessments. A 5 on the BC test would place her into 18.02.
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Re: Online calculus
coveln
02/02/26 04:04 AM
Thanks Aeh. I haven’t been on this page very often as my kids grew up but nice to see a name I remember.
Maybe I need to contact the local university directly but unfortunately, I see no evidence in their schedule of classes that they teach it online. While there is a community college embedded within the state school, it only teaches vocational courses. I checked the community colleges all over the state and none teach it. There is one other state school hours away and they don’t show an online option either. My daughter just met with her counselor and was given a list of 3 online school options that are often used but none of them offer classes above basic calculus. So we are hitting dead ends. There is an established path for dual enrollment, however their new block schedule makes this pretty difficult.
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Re: Online calculus
aeh
02/01/26 09:31 PM
So we are looking at the same situation, and also went through something similar with previous children. Most state university systems have online asynchronous courses either at the 4-years or 2-year community colleges that should get her through diff eq and linear algebra. My suggestion would be to look into dual enrollment online through your state higher ed system, as those are more likely to have transfer value in the future, and also are more likely to be taught by actual professors. Of course, in-person at the 4-year is the most likely to be high quality, but if the objective is to keep her interested in and progressing in math, it's still likely worthwhile even if the online courses don't turn out to be quite at the same level.
I would also note that taking college courses is likely to be at an intructional pace that suits her better. High school pace is about half-speed vs college, which can get frustrating sometimes.
This would be a good conversation to have with her school counselor, in addition to your own research on dual enrollment in your area. Sometimes there are articulation agreements between high schools and colleges already in place. I know that several of the states have established dual enrollment programs for CCs that are discounted for early learners.
We have multiple musicians too, and have also encouraged them to keep multiple directions going. There's a lot of overlap between STEM and music minds.
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Online calculus
coveln
01/31/26 11:44 PM
Hi
My daughter is a HS sophomore. She is currently taking AP calc BC. We are trying to plan the next couple years of math options. Her high school does not offer further math. We do have a state university where she could take more advanced courses but it will be difficult to coordinate as she is on a block schedule and would need to dedicate 2 classes to it at least plus the difficulty of driving her there. I’m looking for advice on an accredited online program for multivariate calc, differential equations, and/or linear algebra. Would also accept advice on whether it’s worth it. It feels like she shouldn’t stop math as a sophomore. She loved math when little and seems to come easily to her. She started to dislike it in elementary school when she wasn’t allowed to do any acceleration. In middle school we moved and she was allowed to advance. She doesn’t mind it now and seems interested in taking these but also thinking about music career. I’m suggesting keeping options open for now.
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Re: What is online courseware?
producingc
01/23/26 04:37 AM
Hi everybody,
At present, the whole world is facing the epidemic of covid-19. So, in order not to affect my learning I find many places that recommend online learning. So I want to ask what is the online learning program? How does it happen? Hope everyone can answer for me.
Thank you very much. Online learning is a way of studying through the internet instead of going to a physical classroom. Classes can be live (with a teacher on video) or pre-recorded, and students usually access lessons, assignments, and discussions through an online platform. It allows you to learn from home, manage your own schedule, and continue studying safely during situations like COVID-19. Many schools and universities now offer online run 3 courses for this reason.
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Re: BASIS Independent Schools
producingc
01/23/26 03:54 AM
I apologize if this has already been discussed, but searching for "Basis" or "Basis Independent" yields a lot of hits for just "basis" or "independent"  MY DS7 is a 1st grader in a K-6 Montessori school which seems unable to challenge him. He is an extremely curious learner that wants to consume all knowledge ALL the time. He reads at 6th+ grade level and is near finishing Beast Academy Level 3. He has already started complaining about boredom at school and was moved to tears recently when he actually opened up about his experience at school. We do have a BASIS Independent school in our town and have toured them. While normally, we are not fans of that type of a rigid curriculum, we have heard good things from people whose kids have gone there including from someone from the DYS community. The appeal would be the curriculum which we are told starts 1-yr ahead and runs at maybe at 1.25x-1.5x the pace of a regular school, such that by grade 6, kids are 2-3 years ahead. Seeing the pace of learning DS7 has demonstrated, this may still be slow, but a better fit than the Montessori option we have and definitely more than our public school options. Also, we were pleasantly surprised by the energy and enthusiasm of the teachers we met and saw on the tour of BASIS Independent. On the other hand, our son has also been diagnosed with ADHD and definitely is NOT a linear learner nor a "good sitter" . The BASIS campus we saw had classrooms organized almost like miniature college lecture halls with C-shaped rows facing the front. I fear this may be tough for my son, though I don't know for sure. But I do wonder if this means BASIS may be more geared toward the linear learner and good sitter type of student where a child, even though he can excel at the work, may get a lot of grief for not following the proper steps and do things in the correct order, fnaf free etc. Any thoughts or experience from the DYS community would be extremely appreciated! We were in a very similar situation with our child—advanced academically, easily bored, and also not a “sit still and follow every step” learner. BASIS can be a great fit academically, but it really depends on the specific campus and how flexible the teachers are with younger kids, especially those with ADHD. I’d recommend asking very directly how they support movement, differentiation, and non-linear learners in the early grades, and whether there’s room for flexibility in how work is completed. Some kids thrive there, others find the structure exhausting. If possible, a shadow day or trial period can be really telling.
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Re: Early Milestones - what do they mean?
Raising Resilie
01/20/26 12:12 AM
Thank you for your reply. She is very delightful. I appreciate your response, as it is exactly what we are doing, and plan to continuing doing. It seems since I posted last (mid-December) to now, there has been another explosion in development. We have been documenting her journey, so please feel free to look and provide any feedback. Thank you. Instagram– https://www.instagram.com/raisingresilie/TikTok– https://www.tiktok.com/@raisingresilieofficial YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingResilie
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Re: BASIS Independent Schools
Barbara Herman
01/15/26 06:37 AM
Yes... we just got him tested last November. He scored 151 on his WISC-V FSIQ. Getting the score answered a lot of questions. We saw that he was progressing through things quickly, and figured he was bright, but didn't imagine the scale. But it has also been scary and stressful trying to figure out what's going to work for him long-term since we've heard horror stories of how the lack of challenge and the ensuing boredom can really take a turn for the worse as they get to 8-9 years old. We live in the Bay Area and there are some private schools specifically for the gifted. However, at $45K-$60K per annum, these are really out of our reach, unfortunately. We've also begun to entertain the prospect of homeschooling, but it would be really tough to give up on either of our careers at this point. Grade skipping at a public school in our district is tough I've heard, especially for more than one grade level. Putting my son in 2nd grade instead of 1st would not solve any issues at this point. Wheelie LifeGood to know beforehand that BASIS Independent is quick to remove kids that don't meet their model. That was our fear, but just wanted to ensure that wasn't an unfounded assumption or bias. DS7 is definitely not the easiest kid in class so would definitely need to take that risk into account since we wouldn't want to set him up to fail in a system that is set up for a different type of student. Would love to hear if anyone has kids that have gone through BASIS or BASIS Independent. You’re not alone - an FSIQ of 151 answers a lot but also brings real challenges around fit and long-term engagement. Many Bay Area families find public schools struggle to accommodate kids at that level, and partial grade skips often aren’t enough. From what I’ve heard, BASIS can work for very academically driven kids, but it’s demanding and not very flexible, especially for intense or asynchronous learners. Some families use public school plus strong after-school enrichment or subject acceleration as a temporary solution. Trust your instincts - you clearly know your child well.
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Re: Interested in free college counseling advice?
ShooShoo
01/14/26 10:44 PM
@mithawk- I would very much welcome your support and guidance for navigating the college process. My son attends a specialized high school and is currently a junior. I'm finding the process overwhelming and daunting.
I don't want to make this post long winded in case you are no longer available. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Re: Interested in free college counseling advice?
ShooShoo
01/14/26 09:42 PM
@Mithawk- I'm new to this forum. My son is a Junior in a specialized high school. I would very much welcome your help regarding admission to selective schools. I'm finding the process daunting and overwhelming. I don't want to write a long winded email, if you are not available.
I do hope to connect with you. Thank you very much.
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Re: What do I ask for to support my kids?
Retake
01/08/26 03:48 AM
I had no idea gifted resources were so scarce in rural areas; that statistic of 12 out of 10,000 students is truly shocking! It’s really eye-opening to learn that gifted kids often struggle with underachievement and social issues rather than just coasting through school with good grades. This situation really highlights the need for individualized learning plans even when a specific 'gifted program' doesn't exist.
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