I'm so glad that CTC is going well for your oldest and Beyond for your youngest!
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I was wondering, since you own Beyond anyway, if it wouldn't be neat just to give Beyond a try with your 8 yo? We loved Beyond. I almost don't want your 8 yo to miss out on it. I think with your CLE and higher level math, your 8 yo would be just great.
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The thing is - he maybe CAN do CTC, but that doesn't necessarily mean he SHOULD.
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I often think - I can read and understand college level material - but that doesn't mean I want to read college level material or do college level work all of the time. Maybe working at his most challenging level is not going to bring him the joy of learning that HOD could if he worked at the Beyond level. I think CTC is very challenging, even for a pretty savvy 9 yo. I just wouldn't want your ds to feel too pushed, and I think he might be able to enjoy his learning more in Beyond. The next year, when you move them up to Bigger, he can do the extensions. I bet you'd see your oldest just take off more too then. You will know best here, but I think it would be fun to give Beyond a try with him, since you have it on hand anyway!
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I'd be sure not to make him feel like this was a demotion, but rather that CTC is actually above his age anyway, and Beyond is written for his age, so you thought this would be good to do.
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Just a thought for you to ponder!
In Christ,
Julie