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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC went on to a private, and was well-prepared, and much farther ahead in science than peers at the new school. Basis also prepared child well for staying organized. Had to repeat Algebra II because no experience with proofs at Basis but still ahead of peers in problem-solving.

DC misses Basis friends a lot and goes back to visit.  Very tight friend group is sorely missed.  Also greatly misses the extracurricular which is not as good at private.  Didn't leave out of any dissatisfaction, only that it was the plan all along following in a sibling's footsteps.[/quote]

Why doesn't Basis cover proofs?  This seems to be a major lack.[/quote]

I had heard this before, too so I looked into it a little bit. BASIS uses Saxon Math and from what I've researched about Saxon (aka Googled so I am NOT an expert by any stretch of the imagination), Saxon has geometry woven throughout the curriculum, but teaches proofs at the very end of the Algebra II book. If the class doesn't get to the very end of the book, they don't cover proofs as a true geometry class would. Continuing with the Saxon math sequence however, the student would revisit proofs the following year. [/quote]

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