David41
- Reviewed on Sunday, August 22, 2010
- Grades Used: k-12
- Dates used: 1985-1991
I established two Christian schools using ACE. I found it to be an outstanding curriculum. I received my training at a ACE headquarters in Texas. I don't think this is curriculum for everyone for homeschooling. Nearly every child in three different schools where I taught were successful. It requires attention to details, an understanding of the curriculum and a willingness to precisely follow directions.
Anyone willing and able to do that, is very likely to be successful using ACE
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erinturner
- Reviewed on Friday, August 20, 2010
- Grades Used: 1, 6, 7
- Dates used: 2010
We just began our school year August 2nd with ACE. I have been very blessed thus far! I too was a bit skeptical about the worktext approach after trying this approach previously with no luck. ACE is wonderful! This program puts the children on their learning levels with the free online diagnostic testing. Now each of my children are truly learning at their abilities - filling in any learning gaps and working at higher levels on concepts that have been mastered.
I see my two middle schoolers developing better study skills and becoming more attentive in their studies. The method of working indepently, then scoring their own Paces, correcting mistakes, and rescoring is awesome! I have found that the children don't want to go back through their work so they are trying harder the first time. What a change from our previous years!
Pros:
Strong Biblical teaching!
Biblical character woven throughout each PACE.
Scripture verses to memorize in each Pace for each subject.
Tailored to each child's learning abilities.
Easy to cover any learning gaps.
Develops independence and diligence.
Confidence builder when each Pace is completed with mastery.
Budget friendly.
Friendly customer service and fast shipping.
Not dependent upon Mom at every moment!
Cons:
None at this point.
Completing the diagnostic testing is a must in order to place your children into the correct Paces. This is available free online at www.aceministries.com. Most children are not average and all on the same learning levels - the Pace system allows for the children to begin at their level and excel.
I encourage anyone thinking of using this program to go for it! There have been mixed reviews about the academic content (as far as it being challenging enough, etc.) This program offers much more than book academics. Training our children in the knowledge of the Lord is the most important educating we as parents will do. I encourage you to check out the ACE website and read the articles on "True Education" and "God's Commandment for Education". As we stand before the Lord may we be seen as obedient to His Word!
I pray God will lead you in the direction He has for your family! God Bless!
Erin
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loveitmom
- Reviewed on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
- Grades Used: 1st - 7th
- Dates used: 2006 - present
We used a few other popular curriculum's before switching to ACE per my husbands suggestion. I admit, to begin with I was very sceptical and hesitant to use a curriculum based on workbooks. I thought it might take away from my true creativity as a teacher and my children my hate it.
Boy was I ever wrong! Obeying my husbands wishes and switching to ACE was the best move I could have ever made with our homeschooling journey. ACE has allowed my children to learn so much on their own coming to me when they need assistance. This allowed me to have more time to be a mom to my toddler and the homemaker the Lord had called me to be. I can now focus more on teaching my children character and bible lessons along with homemaking and life skills and not spend every free moment I have being just their "school teacher." Now I feel like I'm really their mom again!
Their scores you say, what has happened to those? They have shot through the roof. After just two years of spelling with ACE, my 6th grader scored Past High School on her spelling category in national testing this year. Everything else both of my children tested in was 2 - 3 grade levels beyond the grades they were currently in and a couple of subjects they were 4 - 6 grade years ahead.
I know ACE may not be for everyone, but it has most certainly been the wisest decision my family has ever made! Follow the Lord's leading with curriculum and you can't go wrong!
Blessings for your journey,
Loveitmom
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4cornersmama
- Reviewed on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
- Grades Used: 1st - 5th
- Dates used: 2010
I hate to write negative reviews but I can not let people walk into this curriculum blind.
This curriculum is a joke across the board - the math is a full year behind and the remainder of the courses are not what they claim to be (like science or social studies) but a sad cluster of not even biblical propaganda. Sorry - but I hope I save at least someone some money by this review. My 3rd grader already knows what "burning" means and "storm" mean. I'm shaking my head as I write - I'm just amazed that this company is even in business.
When I went to return the curriculum - ACE - the company will only give a refund if more then $75 is spent. Then there is a minimum of $15 or 20% restocking fee - which ever is higher. So I'm out money and time but hopefully I can help someone else with this review.
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