Viewing 4 posts 1 through 4 of 4 total author posts may 8, 20 at 11. I was highly suspicious as i listened to louisa laugh through her math lessons and totally enjoy. If a student has finished the 10 elementary books, they have all the information necessary to proceed to fractions. These books are quietly catching on with gifted homeschoolers and afterschoolers alike. Teaching textbooks were designed specifically for independent learners they focus on teachingexplanations.
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