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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

The National Bible Bee A contest rewarding mastery of the best book there is

Getting Ready for Algebra Laying a good foundation leads to algebra success

Statistics Can Be Sweet Everything you need to learn about homeschooling your kids in statistics.

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

Phonics the Montessori Way

Why the Internet will Never Replace Books

AP Courses At Home

Give Yourself a "CLEP Scholarship"

Saxon Math: Facts vs. Rumors

Montessori Math

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

The Charlotte Mason Method

Art Appreciation the Charlotte Mason Way

Laptop Homeschool

How to Win the Geography Bee

The Benefits of Debate

Bears in the House

Getting Organized Part 3

Classical Education

Critical Thinking and Logic

Teaching Blends

Can Homeschoolers Participate In Public School Programs?

Top Tips for Teaching Toddlers

Whole-Language Boondoggle

Getting Started in Homeschooling: The First Ten Steps

Teach Your Children to Work

Narration Beats Tests

The Charlote Mason Approach to Poetry

Shakespeare Camp

Getting Organized Part 1 - Tips & Tricks

Columbus and the Flat Earth...

A Reason for Reading

Don't Give Up on Your Late Bloomers

I Was an Accelerated Child

The History of Public Education

Joyce Swann's Homeschool Tips

Montessori Language Arts at Home, Part 1

How to "Bee" a Spelling Success

The Equal Sign - Symbol, Name, Meaning

Top Jobs for the College Graduate

Discover Your Child's Learning Style

The Gift of a Mentor

Start a Nature Notebook

Interview with John Taylor Gatto

Combining Work and Homeschool

Patriarchy, Meet Matriarchy

The Benefits of Cursive Writing

Who Needs the Prom?

Character Matters for Kids

What Does My Preschooler Need to Know?

University Model Schools

Advanced Math: Trig, PreCalc, and more!

Myth of the Teenager

A Homeschooler Wins the Heisman