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Are Homeschoolers more advanced?
In 5 of 7 test areas, (word identification, phonic decoding, science, social science, humanities) structured homeschoolers were at least one grade level ahead of public schoolers. They were almost half a year ahead in math, and slightly, but not significantly, advanced in reading comprehension.
Can homeschoolers use Khan Academy?
Khan Academy for homeschool can be useful even if you use another curriculum. Students can log in and study specific areas of a curriculum.
Do homeschoolers teach themselves?
As we mentioned above, homeschooled children are largely self-taught, meaning that they do a lot of their work off by themselves or with expert mentors outside the home. It is true that homeschooling parents see their children a lot more than other parents, but that’s a good thing!
Does homeschooling prepare you for the real world?
Most homeschool students grow up extremely involved with other children. Gary Knowles, conducted a study that concluded that most homeschool students were prepared for the real world. Knowles surveyed 53 adults who were homeschooled. He found that 2/3 were married, which is the norm for adults their age.
Are homeschooled kids more intelligent?
Research suggests homeschooled children tend to do better on standardized tests, stick around longer in college, and do better once they’re enrolled. A 2009 study showed that the proportion of homeschoolers who graduated from college was about 67\%, while among public school students it was 59\%.
Is IXL homeschool accredited?
While we offer memberships for online practice that are widely used by teachers and homeschool parents to support their teaching, we are not an accredited school and are not authorized to verify or issue school credits. Completing skills on IXL will not equate to proof of grade completion or transcripts.
Is it hard to get into college after homeschooling?
Fortunately, college admissions is handled very similarly for homeschoolers as it is for traditionally schooled students. In fact, many admissions offices actively seek out homeschoolers. Admissions officers evaluate each student within the context of his/her own background and the opportunities they’ve had.