Online Homeschool Classes

I first introduced my readers to Mr. D Online Math Classes when I had the opportunity to sit in on and review one of his online pre-algebra courses. I was impressed by what I saw and said so. So when I had an additional opportunity to check out his ACT test prep classes online, I was definitely interested since I know many people are searching for online answers to test prep.

I received access to an online session and the online self-paced materials. I am being compensated for my time to write this review. I was not required to write a positive review.

ACT Test Prep Classes Online

Mr. D’s ACT test prep classes online are designed specifically to prepare the learner for the math portion of the ACT test. His class is the ACT Math Bootcamp.

The thing I like about Mr. D’s ACT Math Bootcamp approach is that it is strategy-focused:

What if your child actually understood every question on the ACT? (Even the tricky ones …) What if they knew exactly how to deconstruct the word problems and “translate” them into formulas they already know how to solve? What if they knew the best way to use scientific and graphing calculators ? (They’re allowed during the test, you know …) What if they understood how the ACT is scored and knew how to figure out the correct answers by eliminating all the incorrect ones?

In the end, the ACT is as much a test of test-taking strategies as it is actual knowledge. Your child may be a wealth of information and learning. But if she doesn’t understand how the questions are structured and what each question is actually testing, she won’t do as well as she potentially could have.

ACT Math Prep Classes

Mr. D’s classes are thorough and well-organized. He keeps up-to-date with all of the developments in the testing industry and that is reflected in his materials. There is a wealth of information, videos, practice tests, and more for developing math testing skills.

I am guessing most parents don’t feel qualified to get their child ready for an important test such as the ACT without outside help. Yes, you can spend hours studying to try to educate yourself in order to help your child. Or you can make a small investment in a class such as the ACT Math Bootcamp and have your child work with someone who lives and breathes this information.

In my opinion, it’s a no brainer. We are relaxed homeschoolers and very much of the DIY homeschool variety. However, this is something you hire a professional for in order to get the most out of the testing experience whether it is for admissions, scholarships, or something else. There is so much riding on tests such as the ACT that it only makes sense to provide your child access to someone who really understands how to excel on these tests.

Again, these tests are just as much about strategy as they are information. Your child has to understand the underlying questions driving each part of the test in order to do well.

NCAA Approved Courses

I also want to mention that Mr. D Math is now approved by the NCAA for students seeking collegiate athletic scholarships. The following courses have been approved by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association):

• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry

I think this is simply a further illustration of his commitment to making sure his students get everything they can out of his classes.

ACT Math Prep Courses Online

If you are looking for an ACT prep course, then I would definitely recommend checking out Mr. D’s ACT prep classes. He is a friendly, helpful instructor who genuinely desires to help students succeed.

If you are looking for high school homeschool curriculum with a Christian worldview, I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to 7 Sisters Homeschool! (And if your kids are younger, you’ll still want to read this and bookmark it for future reference. Yes, I think it could be that helpful to you in the future.)

I received access to these materials for free so I could review them. I am being compensated for my time to write this review.

High School Homeschool Curriculum

The 7 Sisters Homeschool was new to me so I spent some time looking around their website and getting acquainted with their materials before agreeing to review them. I was pleased to see that their approach to homeschooling and curriculum sounds a lot like mine. They believe:

• there is not one right way to homeschool
• there should be no busywork and no overkill
• building character and critical thinking skills are an important part of learning

(My regular readers will know exactly why I wanted to introduce people to their materials! Doesn’t that sound like what I say here all the time?)

When you go to the 7 Sisters Homeschool online store area, you’ll see that their high school materials are grouped around six themes:

• Electives and Career Exploration
• Health and Social Sciences
• Consumer Math and Financial Literacy
• Literature Guides
• English and Writing
• Speech and Drama

Each learning group includes many different ebook curriculum options that are available for immediate download. There are a LOT of courses so you will want to click over and see everything that is there. The curriculum was written by veteran homeschool moms who have spent 20+ years homeschooling and teaching homeschool students in their community for over a decade. The curriculum has been proven to be effective and well-liked by those who use it.

Flexible Homeschool High School Curriculum

The curriculum is presented in PDF documents. They are easy to read and simply created with minimal design. If you have a learner who needs simple design, these would be a good fit. They definitely do not look overwhelming like a huge textbook would which is a blessing for many kids who are more easily overwhelmed by too much.

I looked through many of the different materials such as literature guides, cinema guides, etc. and they contain three options for levels of difficulty:

• Basic/Average
• College Prep
• Honors

So depending on the needs and desires of you and your student, you can select the elements to use in the curriculum. The more your student wants to be challenged, the more you can do from the courses.

These courses look very doable and flexible. For people like me who prefer a relaxed homeschool approach, they provide a solid foundation and structure for a course. Everything is there and you can adapt it to fit your needs and the needs of your child. But they don’t look like they will take over your life and become an unreasonable burden. They look just right!

I also believe that the books, movies, and other content selected will be enjoyable for the average family. There is depth offered in the courses, but they are not overly academic. They look practical and I think the pricing makes them accessible to most homeschooling families.

So, overall, I’m very thankful for the opportunity to review their materials. I could see using many of them with Caroline in a few years.

7 Sisters Homeschool Free Products

The women at 7 Sisters want you to know what they have to offer so they have quite a few free products in their ebookstore you can check out. These are just a few. If you click over, you can see all of them.

• Anne of Green Gables Literature Guide
• Research Paper Help for Reluctant Writers in Your Homeschool
• Literature Activity Guide for You Are Special
• Career Exploration Questionnaire

They also have a podcast and an email list you can join for encouragement and ideas!

Overall, I give a big thumbs up to the homeschool curriculum offered by 7 Sisters Homeschool. I think their materials will be a great help for many homeschooling families who are looking for high school homeschool curriculum that is affordable, easy to use, and comprehensive without being overwhelming!

I am always on the lookout for curriculum and programs that offer students who learn differently another way to approach their educational experiences, especially for homeschoolers. So when I had the opportunity to check out Mr. D Math I thought it sounded like something worth exploring. I was right! Mr. D online math is a program that provides distance learning opportunities and online classes for students. I can see how this would be a great fit for many kids and families so let me introduce you to it!

I received access to this program for free and am being compensated for my time to write this review. I was not required to give a positive review and all opinions are my own.

Mr. D Online High School Math Classes

Mr. D offers several different online math classes. They include:

• Traditional Math Classes including Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
• Summer Math Classes (1 year of math in 11 weeks! Wow!)
• ACT and SAT Bootcamps
• Entrepreneurship and Life Skills Classes

There are many great options for families who need help getting math done at pretty much every stage along the way as you approach late middle school and high school.

Mr. D Math Lessons

The courses and lessons are very easy to navigate on their newly redesigned website.

The lessons include a number of components such as:

• Course Work (PDF)
• Course Work Solutions (PDF)
• Video of Mr D teaching the lesson material
• Student Notes (to go with video)
• Extra Practice (PDF)

The course work PDFs are very straightforward. No fancy graphics or decorations – just math problems on a white page. So for easily distracted students, these would be a good fit. From everything I was able to observe, the classes and lessons are thorough and well-planned.

There is a chat feature that students can use before the class starts to chat with each other and Mr. D. Once the class begins, the chat feature is still there but students can only address Mr. D or the entire class with a question.

Mr. D Pre-Algebra Online Math

I sat in on one of Mr. D’s pre-algebra sessions. (We had access to an entire course, but Caroline isn’t ready for Pre-Algebra yet so I used the class opportunity myself.) It brought back memories! He was teaching a lesson on the coordinate plane, x-axis, y–axis, ordered pairs, and quadrants.

It was obvious to me that Mr. D enjoys what he is doing with his students. The lesson was engaging and Mr. D clearly has a cheerful personality while teaching (which I think is very helpful for a math teacher! LOL!).

It was also clear that Mr. D desires that his students thoroughly understand the material. The students had lots of opportunities to do sample exercises along with him during the lesson, receive immediate feedback, and ask questions in the chat. He also has regularly scheduled extra help sessions that students can attend outside of class if they have questions or need additional help.

If I had to use a few words to describe Mr. D in my interactions with him, his materials, and his classes it would be genuine, thorough, and approachable. In my opinion, those are all great traits for an online math class instructor. I would think students (and parents) would find Mr. D very approachable and helpful when it comes to meeting their math needs.

Mr. D High School Math Discounts

One note if you have multiple students who would enroll in Mr. D’s math classes… He offers two kinds of discounts!

• Returning students receive a curriculum discount
• Siblings receive a curriculum discount

I always like it when people reward repeat customers!