TESU & Shmoop

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This is really great advice.   It sounds like you are going through something similar and it is REALLY hard to understand and fully help a kid with such different strengths.

I like the idea of just testing them out and seeing what's best.    I had such good luck with the testing route, and he's so darn smart, that I think I've pushed that too hard.    He does seem to like Straighterline so far, but hasn't had a real exam yet  - just the short quizzes that come up.     If he feels comfortable through the end, we'll definitely take all the SL classes possible for his degree plan.

Thanks again - please PM me if you have any other tips in dealing with an intelligent learner who struggles.

Haha!  I definitely don't have many tips, mine is 15 and we homeschooled until high school. I am certainly no expert!