In the meantime DD8 has been struggling to find challenge in her school and we've been dealing with underachievement issues.
It sounds like DD has struggled quite nicely and found a solution that works for her! Good Job!
So sad to hear that the schools idea of accomidation in Math is to send home work. ((gurrr)) But the special projects do sound interesting. And the fact that DD8 is joining in with younger DD's homeschooling in the evening doesn't sound like underachievement to me. Sounds like your family has faced some challenges and is handling them well.
Smiles,
Grinity