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Bill Pride

Bill Pride


Former columnist for Practical Homeschooling Magazine.

Bill Pride has a B.S. in mathematics from MIT and a M.A. in mathematics from University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is also the proud father of nine homeschool graduates.


Homeschooling Articles by Bill Pride

Math Wars What are the "math wars," and which side can you trust?

What College Math Majors Don't Know Help for future mathematics majors.

The Great Probeware Scam Beware of "probeware" - the new science education boondoggle.

How to Get into Medical School What you need to do starting now to get into medical school!

Middle School Science What's it all about?

Why You Need Lab Science Your teen needs lab science. Here's why...

The Foundations of Science Improve science success by laying a good foundation.

Graph This! The graphing calculator - help or hindrance?

Calculate This! The pen is mightier than... the calculator?

Teaching Physics at Home How to succeed at teaching high school physics.

High School Chemistry Things to consider when teaching high school lab chemistry.

High School Biology What you need to know before teaching high-school biology.

High School Science When to start, which subjects to teach.

Calculus: The Bridge to College Math and Science

Advanced Math: Trig, PreCalc, and more! Advanced Math: the bridge to Calculus.

Teaching Geometry: Measuring Up, Proving Yourself Geometry: the first pure math course.

Teaching Algebra: The Search for X How and why to teach algebra.

Getting Ready for (Gasp!) Algebra & Beyond How to get your child ready for high school math.

Revenge of the Nerds Colleges need more math- and science-proficient students.

You've Got a Friend What is the father/husband's role in the homeschool?

Slackers Need Heroes The ultimate slacker prevention.

Time4Learning U of Nebraska-Lincoln ISHS

Popular Articles

The Equal Sign - Symbol, Name, Meaning

What We Can Learn from the Homeschooled 2002 National Geography Bee Winners

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I Was an Accelerated Child

Start a Nature Notebook

Joyce Swann's Homeschool Tips

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Laptop Homeschool

The Benefits of Debate

Why the Internet will Never Replace Books

The History of Public Education

Narration Beats Tests

A Homeschooler Wins the Heisman

Who Needs the Prom?

Classical Education

Patriarchy, Meet Matriarchy

University Model Schools

Combining Work and Homeschool

Advanced Math: Trig, PreCalc, and more!

Interview with John Taylor Gatto

Phonics the Montessori Way

Getting Organized Part 3

The Gift of a Mentor

The Charlotte Mason Method

Teach Your Children to Work

Montessori Language Arts at Home, Part 1

Whole-Language Boondoggle

Discover Your Child's Learning Style

Top Jobs for the College Graduate

Myth of the Teenager

Art Appreciation the Charlotte Mason Way

Critical Thinking and Logic

A Reason for Reading

Getting Organized Part 1 - Tips & Tricks

The Benefits of Cursive Writing

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Teaching Blends

Getting Started in Homeschooling: The First Ten Steps

Give Yourself a "CLEP Scholarship"

How to Win the Geography Bee

Saxon Math: Facts vs. Rumors

Don't Give Up on Your Late Bloomers

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Bears in the House

Shakespeare Camp

AP Courses At Home

Columbus and the Flat Earth...

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The Charlote Mason Approach to Poetry

Character Matters for Kids