[SoftballMominVA]

Since Ben is the only one in Calc, the private school is using the resources that the local public school uses. It sounds to me like he is expected to go through the book, workbook, and CD with some guidance from a member of their church. He'd like to take the AP exam in the spring, but he's not sure he's learning what he needs to learn. He's a bright kid and math has always come easy, but I think without the direct guidance of someone who knows how to answer questions, he's flailing a bit.

I'm going to gather up the suggestions and send them to her in an email. I suggested that she come on here herself and ask but she was a bit intimidated by us Freepers.

I told her it was okay, only a few bite, and most have had their shots :)

[cinives]

Have him buy the AP Calculus study guide (available at amazon.com, Borders and so on). It will help him identify all the things he needs to know for the exam.

[patton]

Start a math tutor thread and post problem questions. You will get lots of responses from the various mathematicians on the board.

[RKBA Democrat]

"I suggested that she come on here herself and ask but she was a bit intimidated by us Freepers. I told her it was okay, only a few bite, and most have had their shots :)"

The number of "biters" seems to have waned over time. Heck, I don't even get flamed on the partisan political threads much anymore.

FReepers are downright well-behaved these days.