Abbreviation Sticky

[admin]

Here is a list of abbreviations. (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/boardabbreviations.php)

If we're missing some, post them below and we can add them to the list.

[stephanie]

How about K'er for Kindergardener? Hmmm....that spelling doesn't look right! That's what happens when all you do is use abbreviations!:rolleyes:

[Kara in FL]

What is SWO?

[Classical Michele]

What is SWO?

Spelling Work Out, I believe.

[ArwenA]

Spelling Work Out, I believe.

You're right!

[Ellie]

Here is a list of abbreviations. (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/boardabbreviations.php)

If we're missing some, post them below and we can add them to the list.

:-) Smile - colon right parenthesis
:-( Frown - colon left parenthesis
:-o redfaced – colon-hyphen-small letter o
;-) wink - semi colon right parenthesis
:-D big grin - colon capital D
:-G glum - colon capital G
:-S Cool Breeze - colon capital S (On some sites it will make a smilie wearing shades)
:-P Mr. Pukie - colon capital P (and this one makes a green faced guy who looks like he's going to be ill ...)

AFAIK – As far as I know
BG -- Big Grin
ATTN – Attention
BHOK—Banging Head On Keyboard
BIL – Brother-in-law
BRB -- Be right back (Used primarily in online chats)
BTDT -- Been there, done that
BTW -- By The Way
CG—Cheeky Grin
CUL (CUL8R) -- See you later
DD/DS/DH/DW - Dear Daughter/Dear Son/Dear Husband!/Dear Wife
DK—Dear Kitty
FAQ -- Frequently Asked Questions
FCOL – For Crying Out Loud
FIL – Father-in-Law
FOCIA – Falling Off Chair In Amazement
FWIW -- For what it’s worth
FYI -- For your information
GMTA! -- Great Minds Think Alike!
HTH – Hope this helps
HYG—Here you go
IABD – I Am Beyond Dense
IABC—I Am Beyond Clueless
IMHO -- In my humble opinion
IMO -- In My Opinion
IOW – In Other Words
IRL -- In Real Life
ISP -- Internet Service Provider
ISTM – It seems to me
ITA! -- I Totally Agree!
ITRW—In The Real World
JK -- Just Kidding
JMHO -- Just My Humble Opinion
KWIM—Know What I Mean
LOL -- Lots of Laughs or Laughing Out Loud
LSHTRDMF—Laughing so hard tears rolling down my face
LSNED—Learn Something New Every Day
MIL – Mother-in-Law
NACTL – Not a Clue to Life
NAK – Nursing at Keyboard
NARS – Not A Rocket Scientist
NM—No Message
NT -- No text (especially useful in subject lines)
OIC – “Oh, I see”
OT—“Off Topic”
OTOH -- On the other hand
PLMK—Please Let Me KNow
POV -- Point of view
RL -- Real life
ROFL -- Rolling On the Floor Laughing or ROTFL
ROFLMHO -- Rolling On the Floor Laughing My Head Off
ROFLSCOMM—Rolling On theFloor Laughing Spitting Coke On My Monitor
SIL – Sister-in-law
SO -- Significant Other
SYOTB – See You On The Boards (relating to discussion forums)
TIA -- Thanks In Advance
TPTB -- The Powers That Be
TTFN -- Ta Ta for Now
TTSP -- This Too Shall Pass
TYVM! -- Thank You Very Much!
VWP -- Very Well Put
WAGS! -- What A Great Story
WD – Well Done
WP! -- Well Put!
WS—Well Said
WTG -- Way to go
YAAG -- You Are A Genius
YMMV—Your Milage May Vary
YW – You’re Welcome

[wtmviolet]

Hi,

I'm the person that did the last major revamp on the WTM abbreviations page (with help from Tim, of course!), but I started my own page soon thereafter because (at the time at least) Tim was unable to add new abbreviations without getting the page re-reviewed, which meant that the page was only updated infrequently. Since then, I also went through mine and added links, which I think has been very helpful for people. So, if you'd like to pull what I have into the site's page, I'm A-OK with having my page become obsolete!

http://home.tx.rr.com/cnd/herweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm


p.s. I intentionally did not include generic internet abbreviations when I revamped the WTM abbreviations page because there are already *so* *many* sites which have these and there are *so* *many* abbreviations. My thinking was that the WTM page should focus on its area of expertise. YMMV, of course! ;)

[Alisa]

Thanks for the abbreviation list. I have been homeschooling for 7 years but am new to boards and such. I recognize many abbrev. but still cannot figure out what TOW is!:confused:

Thanks,
Alisa

[wtmviolet]

Thanks for the abbreviation list. I have been homeschooling for 7 years but am new to boards and such. I recognize many abbrev. but still cannot figure out what TOW is!:confused:

Thanks,
Alisa

Was it used as a home schooling term or can you tell from the context? Next time that you see it, ask the person who used it what it means -- I don't think anyone has been anything but kind about answering that type of question here.

And then let me know what they said and if there is an associated web site. ;)

[Hillcrest Academy]

I've seen it used in the context of either a curriculum OR an approach. Not sure which or what it is though.

[wtmviolet]

I've seen it used in the context of either a curriculum OR an approach. Not sure which or what it is though.

All I have on my Home School Abbreviations (http://home.tx.rr.com/cnd/herweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm) page is "Latin-Centered Curriculum" (http://www.latincentered.com/) (note that these are both links). If anyone has a succinct description to add to the definition, let me know and I'll add it.

Debbie

[wtmviolet]

I have changed internet service providers; the new address for my abbreviations page is http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

Hi,

I'm the person that did the last major revamp on the WTM abbreviations page (with help from Tim, of course!), but I started my own page soon thereafter because (at the time at least) Tim was unable to add new abbreviations without getting the page re-reviewed, which meant that the page was only updated infrequently. Since then, I also went through mine and added links, which I think has been very helpful for people. So, if you'd like to pull what I have into the site's page, I'm A-OK with having my page become obsolete!

http://home.tx.rr.com/cnd/herweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm


p.s. I intentionally did not include generic internet abbreviations when I revamped the WTM abbreviations page because there are already *so* *many* sites which have these and there are *so* *many* abbreviations. My thinking was that the WTM page should focus on its area of expertise. YMMV, of course! ;)

[Sahamamama]

As I understand it, LCC refers to a "Latin-Centered Curriculum." There is a book about this, written by Andrew (Drew) Campbell. I think he's "plaid dad" on this board!

[javadepot]

Okay people, hook a newbie up......what does the ds or dd stand for next to your kids ages......i couldn't find anything on this in the "sticky
for abbrev." perhaps the obvious is too obvious or shockingly as a newbie I am on information overload.....someone out there throw me a bone!!!! Thanks, Deb:drool:

[wtmviolet]

Okay people, hook a newbie up......what does the ds or dd stand for next to your kids ages......i couldn't find anything on this in the "sticky
for abbrev." perhaps the obvious is too obvious or shockingly as a newbie I am on information overload.....someone out there throw me a bone!!!! Thanks, Deb:drool:

These abbreviations (dear son, dear daughter, dear husband) are general internet abbreviations, so they are not included in the home school abbreviations list. I searched several of the sites given in the Internet Abbreviations list and was a little surprised to find that these particular abbreviations did not rank very high on several of the sites. I might need to re-order the list on my page to give preference to the non-technical sites.

HTH (hope this helps),
Debbie
:cheers2:

[Hebrews3:13]

I keep reading about people using this and want to know what it is. No luck finding it here.:001_huh:

[wtmviolet]

I keep reading about people using this and want to know what it is. No luck finding it here.:001_huh:

Could it be Writing With Ease? It shows up on the forums and on a review from SWB. If anyone can give me a brief description and (optionally) a webpage, I'd be glad to add it to my abbreviations page.

[hs4ze]

i was just reading a thread about the SOTW reading list for ancients/1st grade, and an AG was mentioned a few times... having to do w/ the local library perhaps? does anyone know what AG refers to in this context? thanks!

[wtmviolet]

i was just reading a thread about the SOTW reading list for ancients/1st grade, and an AG was mentioned a few times... having to do w/ the local library perhaps? does anyone know what AG refers to in this context? thanks!


From http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm:

AG "Analytical Grammar (http://www.analyticalgrammar.com/)" or "activity guide"

Given the context, probably "activity guide", as in the SOTW activity guide that is available.

[Heather D]

You have the state wrong in this abbriviation:

CBD"Christian Book Distributors," mail-order book retailer in Pennsylvania

CBD is located in Massachusetts. I work there. :001_smile:

Heather D.

[wtmviolet]

I've made the update; thanks for the information! You may have to reload the page to see the correction.

[..] CBD is located in Massachusetts [..].

[inashoe]

WWE - writing with ease
WS - Writing Strands
WT - Writing Tales
PZ - Phonetic Zoo, spelling program from IEW
TT - Teaching Textbooks

[wtmviolet]

WWE - writing with ease
WS - Writing Strands
WT - Writing Tales
PZ - Phonetic Zoo, spelling program from IEW
TT - Teaching Textbooks

I've added these; thanks for the input!

http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

[BryRon]

I use it for Michael Clay Thompson....just a thought:D!

[rockala]

I think it is a spelling program, just trying to find out the name.

[gardening momma]

The abbreviations link doesn't work for me tonight...is something wrong with it?

[Corraleno]

I think it is a spelling program, just trying to find out the name.

AAS = All About Spelling

[wtmviolet]

AAS = All About Spelling

I've added this to my abbreviations list. It's hard for me to come up with a succinct description of programs that I am unfamiliar with, so if anyone would like to do that, I'll add it to the entry.

Thanks!

http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

[Doodle]

The abbreviations link doesn't work for me tonight...is something wrong with it?

I just tried the abbreviation link too and it is not working.

[Doodle]

I've added this to my abbreviations list. It's hard for me to come up with a succinct description of programs that I am unfamiliar with, so if anyone would like to do that, I'll add it to the entry.

Thanks!

http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

Thanks for your link! I found what I needed there.:001_smile:

[wtmviolet]

Thanks for your link! I found what I needed there.:001_smile:

You are most welcome!

[mamaof2andtwins]

What is DITHOR?

[wtmviolet]

What is DITHOR?

I am guessing that it is "Drawn Into the Heart of Reading". I've added it to my abbreviations page with links to the site. Please (anyone) let me know if this is incorrect.

Thanks,
Debbie

Abbreviations page:
http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

[Mabeline]

What is MEP Math? Thanks!

[wtmviolet]

What is MEP Math? Thanks!

I believe that it is "Mathematics Enhancement Programme (http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm)," a free British math curriculum. I've added it to my abbreviations page and would welcome any suggestions on improving the definition.

My abbreviations page: Home School Abbreviations (http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm)

[Terrabelle]

What is CLE? I couldn't get the link to work. :P

[wtmviolet]

What is CLE? I couldn't get the link to work. :P

Thanks for letting me know about the broken link; I have updated it (you may need to refresh the page). I'm afraid I don't know anything about the curriculum itself though!

[LilMama]

or RtR? I can't seem to find it!

[graceunseen]

Can anyone let me know what it means on the "for sale" forum when theres an empty page that says "bump"? Does it mean someone has sent them a message that isn't shown?

[wtmviolet]

or RtR? I can't seem to find it!

Could it be Rome to Reformation from My Father's World? You might ask the person who used the abbreviation. Let me know and I'll add it to my abbreviation list.

[wtmviolet]

Can anyone let me know what it means on the "for sale" forum when theres an empty page that says "bump"? Does it mean someone has sent them a message that isn't shown?

Please let me know if you find out, and I'll add it to my abbreviations page.

Thanks,
Debbie

[graceunseen]

Its when someone bumps their post to the top of the page, I think. How its done, I haven't a clue. Any one know what MOH is?

[wtmviolet]

Its when someone bumps their post to the top of the page, I think. How its done, I haven't a clue. Any one know what MOH is?

Thanks! I added an entry for "bump". "MOH" was already there; it's HTML clipboard"Mystery of History," published by Bright Ideas Press (http://www.brightideaspress.com/). See http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm for more abbreviations.

Obligatory smiley for my squeakers: :cool:

[Sara Mac]

What does s/o mean? I keep seeing it in thread titles and just can't for the life of me figure it out.

[wtmviolet]

What does s/o mean? I keep seeing it in thread titles and just can't for the life of me figure it out.

I didn't see anything from the standard internet abbreviations that made sense. Maybe you could ask the next time that you see it used? If you find out, please post it here, and I'll add it to my abbreviations page.

[momto4girls]

I can't seem to find what those are on the abbreviations...

[BirdDog]

What does s/o mean? I keep seeing it in thread titles and just can't for the life of me figure it out.http://www.photosnag.com/img/4520/n09x0302vnsn/clear.gif

From what I've researched, s/o stands for either significant other or sellers option.

[ladydusk]

on these boards it means "springing off" or something similar. Usually a new post inspired by another thread that the new poster doesn't wish to hijack/rabbit trail.

[wtmviolet]

on these boards it means "springing off" or something similar. Usually a new post inspired by another thread that the new poster doesn't wish to hijack/rabbit trail.

Thanks! I've added this to my abbreviations list.

http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

[wtmviolet]

I can't seem to find what those are on the abbreviations...

Home school curriculum published by Heart of Dakota:

HTML clipboardLittle Hands to Heaven
Little Hearts for His Glory
Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory
Bigger Hearts for His Glory
Preparing Hearts for His Glory
Hearts for Him Through Time
Drawn Into the Heart of Reading

I had "Drawn Into the Heart of Reading" and have added the others.
http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

[branycbur]

Oh thank you! I am new to the forum and had no idea what people were saying most of the time!!

[MarthaT]

This has helped quite a bit, thank you~!

http://submiturpics.com/uploads/img/4708/p08n1008umio/ipod.gif

[hoangtrang]

Well, great work! You have helped me to improve my knowledge about this field. Thank you so much for sharing.

[jazzyfizzle]

Not sure if you got the CLE, but I have read it to mean Christian Light Education :001_smile:

I am looking around, what is the meaning of this Lurk smilie eating popcorn when posted alone? Does that mean to mark that you don't have a written response but wanted to mark that you read the thread?


:lurk5:


Thanks!

[Scuff]

HTTS?

[Jen3boys]

HTTS?

How To Teach Spelling

[wtmviolet]

How To Teach Spelling

I've added it to my home school abbreviations page -- thanks!

http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

[Crimson Wife]

What is COFA?

[wtmviolet]

What is COFA?

What was the context? Could it be a reference to the Childhood of Famous Americans series of books?

[michelle l]

What is MCT? I know it has to do with writing.

[wtmviolet]

What is MCT? I know it has to do with writing.

Here's what I found and put in my abbreviations page. Hope it helps! :)

"Michael Clay Thompson (http://www.rfwp.com/mct.php)" language arts curriculum (grammar, vocabulary, poetry and writing) published by Royal Fireworks Press (http://www.rfwp.com/mct.php). Special home school packages (http://www.rfwp.com/series91.htm) are available.

http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm

[lauracolumbus]

Debbie, your site is wonderful. But I need help w/DVT. It's used in the context of Lial's BCM (Basic College Math). I'm assuming it's something like digital video teacher????

Thanks,
Laura

[wtmviolet]

Debbie, your site is wonderful. But I need help w/DVT. It's used in the context of Lial's BCM (Basic College Math). I'm assuming it's something like digital video teacher????

Thanks,
Laura

Thank you for the compliment! I hope that you have found the abbreviations list useful.

Googling around, DVT in connection with Lial seems to be "Digital Video Tutor". However, this term does not seem to be used on www.lialalgebra.com. Instead, that site seems to use "Interactive Math". I don't know if that's just a change in terminology (e.g. Lial used to use "DVT") or if it is two different things. I'll put Digital Video Tutor on my page for now ... let me know if you find something else.

Debbie

[faithulness]

what is aspie and autie? is it autism and aspergers?

[wtmviolet]

what is aspie and autie? is it autism and aspergers?

Based on googling, I think that you have figured them out correctly.

(Just fyi, in case you are wondering why I haven't added these to my abbreviations page, I avoid including abbreviations that can be found in general internet dictionaries.)

[branycbur]

What is LHTH? And ALFG?

[wtmviolet]

What is LHTH? And ALFG?

LHTH is "Little Hands to Heaven," published by "Heart of Dakota (http://www.heartofdakota.com/)".

ALFG is "A Little Garden Flower (http://www.alittlegardenflower.com/)," a Waldorf (http://www.waldorfcurriculum.com/) based curriculum.

LHTH was already on my page, and I have added ALFG. If anyone familiar with either of these would like to post a concise but more informative summary, I would be happy to add it!

See my Home School Abbreviations (http://mysite.verizon.net/violetweb/home_school_abbreviations.htm) page for more abbreviations.

[wtmviolet]

[..]

ALFG is "A Little Garden Flower (http://www.alittlegardenflower.com/)," a Waldorf (http://www.waldorfcurriculum.com/) based curriculum.
[..]

Oops! I just realized that in my search results, the F & G were transposed. My response was actually for ALGF, but you asked about ALFG. I can't find anything for that, though; do you think the original poster meant ALGF?

[wiliamjoan]

I have not ever seen anything from the standard internet abbreviations that made sense. Maybe you could ask the next time that you see it used! What you say regard, If you find out, please post it here, and I will add it to my abbreviations page., Nice idea.

[MaureenNJ]

Phew! I was getting lost with the curriculum abbreviations. So glad I finally noticed this post.

[terrijo]

You may have answered this already but I couldn't find it (I'm new here!) - what does WP stand for?

[wtmviolet]

You may have answered this already but I couldn't find it (I'm new here!) - what does WP stand for?

"Winter Promise (http://www.winterpromise.com/)," a history curriculum based on "literature, activities, and memories". Click on link below for more abbreviations.

[nikkinic]

Thankyou for this list! It all makes so much more sense now!

[chulhee]

It feels like that I am behind the time when I read those abbreviation :))
Some of them I find hard to understand

[HSMom2One]

I've looked high and low, but cannot seem to find BFSU. Any ideas on this one?

And btw, this is kind of old, but s/o is short for "spin off". You know, like a tv show that generates yet another show with similar or some of the same characters?

Thanks so much for your help, Violet.

Blessings,
Lucinda

[Jilly]

I've looked high and low, but cannot seem to find BFSU. Any ideas on this one?




Building Foundations for Scientific Understanding :)

[wtmviolet]

Building Foundations for Scientific Understanding :)

Drat! I was so proud of myself for finding it, and you beat me to the post! ;)

I've added it to my abbreviations page (link below).

"Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding," an elementary science curriculum developed by Bernie Nebel and published by Press for Learning (http://www.pressforlearning.com/). Free support is available at groups.yahoo.com/group/k5science (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/k5science/) and groups.yahoo.com/group/nebelselementaryeducation (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nebelselementaryeducation/).

[wtmviolet]

And btw, this is kind of old, but s/o is short for "spin off". You know, like a tv show that generates yet another show with similar or some of the same characters?

I forgot to mention in my other post that s/o was already on my abbreviations page. :D


Thanks so much for your help, Violet.


You are most welcome!

[NanceXToo]

Well, since this post has resurfaced, I took a peek and didn't see "OM" (Oak Meadow) or "TT" (Teaching Textbooks) on the homeschool abbreviation list!

[dtonito3]

we'd have to learn a whole new language! hehehehe

[leenco12]

What is SWO?
Spelling Work Out, I believe.

[nmbdoug]

Thank you so much for doing this! Just what a new homeschooler needs...it is a whole new language.

[wtmviolet]

Well, since this post has resurfaced, I took a peek and didn't see "OM" (Oak Meadow) or "TT" (Teaching Textbooks) on the homeschool abbreviation list!

Oops, somehow I missed this when you posted it! I've added "OM", and "TT" was already there (I probably added after you posted this). It's hard for me to come up with a succinct description for a curriculum that I haven't used, so (as always) feel free to make a suggestion for a better description.

[DesertRambler]

What is W&M as in W&M Utopia?

What is MC as in MC 4+?

Thanks!

[wtmviolet]

What is W&M as in W&M Utopia?
What is MC as in MC 4+?


You have me stumped! Next time you see either used, would you ask the poster and write the answer here? Then I'll add it to my page.

Thanks!

[DesertRambler]

What is W&M as in W&M Utopia?

What is MC as in MC 4+?

Thanks!
I've figured out that MC in this context stands for Meaningful Composition. It's by the people who do CQLA but is just the composition program broken out to stand alone.

Still haven't figured out the W&M Utopia!

[wtmviolet]

I added MC and CQLA -- thanks!

I've figured out that MC in this context stands for Meaningful Composition. It's by the people who do CQLA but is just the composition program broken out to stand alone.

Still haven't figured out the W&M Utopia!

[DesertRambler]

Still haven't figured out the W&M Utopia!


I have finally found it! :hurray:

It is the College of William & Mary's Center for Gifted Education! W&M = William & Mary. Apparently, the Center for Gifted Education has all kinds of courses and curriculum targeted at the gifted K-12 student, and Utopia is one of the middle school language arts programs.

[wtmviolet]

I added W&M for William and Mary. Thanks!!

:party:

I have finally found it! :hurray:

It is the College of William & Mary's Center for Gifted Education! W&M = William & Mary. Apparently, the Center for Gifted Education has all kinds of courses and curriculum targeted at the gifted K-12 student, and Utopia is one of the middle school language arts programs.

[CarrieF]

Could someone please tell me what 'HOD' stands for?! I read through all 9 pages here to see if it was listed, but it wasn't. :001_huh: Thank you! This is a VERY helpful thread!

[DragonFaerie]

I think it's Heart of Dakota, though I could be wrong.

[ladydusk]

HOD=Heart of Dakota (http://heartofdakota.com/)

[CarrieF]

I think it's Heart of Dakota, though I could be wrong.
Thank you! I should have figured THAT out. :001_smile:

[3MonkeysMama]

Hi I am new here and I don't know what PR stands for, or what CWP means? Can you help me!?

PR was used in a thread about phonics and spelling.
CWP was used in a thread about singapore math.

Thanks!

[julievalvano]

What is SSL?

[HollyB]

SSL=Song School Latin

[johnandtinagilbert]

Hi I am new here and I don't know what PR stands for, or what CWP means? Can you help me!?

PR was used in a thread about phonics and spelling.
CWP was used in a thread about singapore math.

Thanks!
PR is the Phonics Road (link in my siggy).

CWP is Challenging Word Problems, a supplemental part of Singapore Math. There is also IP Intensive Practice in the Singapore lineup.

[wtmviolet]

PR is the Phonics Road (link in my siggy).

CWP is Challenging Word Problems, a supplemental part of Singapore Math. There is also IP Intensive Practice in the Singapore lineup.


I've added PR (Phonics Road), LR (Latin Road), CWP (Challenging Word Problems, and IP (Intensive Practice) with links to my webpage (see below).

Thanks!

[wtmviolet]

SSL=Song School Latin

I've added this to my list (see link below). For some reason, I didn't get a notification email on your post (nor the previous post). If anyone posts an abbreviation here that is not on my webpage, and I don't respond within a week, please feel free to send me an email through my webpage.

BTW, I also added AiG & AIG, which I had noticed while scanning through the messages in this thread. As far as I am aware, the only abbreviation that has been posted that hasn't been decrypted is TOW. Please let me know if you know that one or if I have missed any others.

Thanks!

[Paula Miles]

SWS: Soaring With Spelling

[wtmviolet]

SWS: Soaring With Spelling

Added; thanks!

[emski4379]

What is WWE?

[wtmviolet]

What is WWE?


From my web page (link in my sig):

"Writing with Ease (http://www.peacehillpress.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=28)," Susan Wise Bauer's writing-instruction series designed for elementary-aged writers and older students who still struggle; published by Peace Hill Press (http://www.peacehillpress.com/)

[Lady Lulu]

I couldn't possibly say thank you enough!

[emski4379]

One more-what is PAL? Can't find that anywhere.

[4evercanucks]

One more-what is PAL? Can't find that anywhere.

Here's a link :):

Primary Arts of Language (http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/pal)

[wtmviolet]

Thank you for the link! I've added it to my homeschool abbreviations page. Here's a link :):

Primary Arts of Language (http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/pal)

[4evercanucks]

Thank you for the link! I've added it to my homeschool abbreviations page.

This was my first time checking out you page. Thank you for putting it together and maintaining it :).

[emski4379]

Thank you!

Here's a link :):

Primary Arts of Language (http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/pal)

[wtmviolet]

This was my first time checking out you page. Thank you for putting it together and maintaining it :).

Thank you for the compliment, and you are very welcome!

[morosophe]

I got stumped by "FM of Modern Times" today. Turns out "FM" was short for "Famous Men," which I may have been able to put together if it had been "FM of Rome" (one of the original John Haaren titles).

I have no idea who you would call the publisher for this series, since the original books have long been in public domain and are reprinted by loads of people. Greenleaf Guides and Memoria Press (at the least) each put out their own versions of newer "Famous Men" titles. It's kind of a mess.

But you may still want to add this, since I know it's a fairly popular resource.

[wtmviolet]

I got stumped by "FM of Modern Times" today. Turns out "FM" was short for "Famous Men," which I may have been able to put together if it had been "FM of Rome" (one of the original John Haaren titles).

I have no idea who you would call the publisher for this series, since the original books have long been in public domain and are reprinted by loads of people. Greenleaf Guides and Memoria Press (at the least) each put out their own versions of newer "Famous Men" titles. It's kind of a mess.

But you may still want to add this, since I know it's a fairly popular resource.

Here's how I worded it:

"Famous Men" of [Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, Modern Times], written by John H. Haaren and A. B. Polan. This series is in the public domain and is available through various publishers such as Greenleaf Press (http://www.greenleafpress.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=50), Memoria Press (http://www.memoriapress.com/descriptions/index_classical.htm), and Yesterday's Classics (http://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/).

Thank you!

[Pookamama]

What is CSMP? Used in context of math curriculum?

[wtmviolet]

What is CSMP? Used in context of math curriculum?

I added the following to my abbreviations page (link in my sig):

"Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprehensive_School_Mathematics_Program)" may refer to either the name of a project that was responsible for developing curriculum materials or for the K-6 mathematics curriculum (http://ceure.buffalostate.edu/%7Ecsmp/) developed by that project.

[ehommel]

Thanks for posting this...it is SO helpful. I've been so clueless since joining the forum and now I'll be able to understand.

[ehommel]

Is there a list like this for Curriculum names? What is HOD? I just read a thread and have no idea.

[skv_99_99]

What is full form of FLL and WWE ?

[wtmviolet]

Is there a list like this for Curriculum names? What is HOD? I just read a thread and have no idea.

HOD = "Heart of Dakota (http://www.heartofdakota.com/)," a Christian home school publisher.

See my sig below for the link to my abbreviations page. Hope it helps!

[wtmviolet]

What is full form of FLL and WWE ?

FLL = "First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind (http://www.peacehillpress.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=41)," written by Jessie Wise, published by Peace Hill Press (http://www.peacehillpress.com/)

WWE = "Writing with Ease (http://www.peacehillpress.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=28)," Susan Wise Bauer's writing-instruction series designed for elementary-aged writers and older students who still struggle; published by Peace Hill Press (http://www.peacehillpress.com/)

See my sig below for the link to my abbreviations page. Happy (abbreviation) hunting!

[ehommel]

HOD = "Heart of Dakota (http://www.heartofdakota.com/)," a Christian home school publisher.

See my sig below for the link to my abbreviations page. Hope it helps!

Thanks! I'm going to check it out!

[Pookamama]

Thanks, Debbie!

[wtmviolet]

Thanks, Debbie!

You're very welcome!

I'm a huge fan of R&S, btw -- send me a message if you'd like more info.

[wtmviolet]

The last time that I had to move my website, I promised myself that next time I would get my own domain name! Well, that time has arrived. Here is the new (and hopefully last!) address for my abbreviations list: Homeschool Abbreviations with Links (http://whythereyouare.com/homeschool/homeschool_abbreviations.htm).

Please update your booksmarks/links and visit the new page so that it will move up in the searches to where the old page was.

Thanks!

[Jabberwocky]

Newbie here... what is HOD??

I gather it's a curriculum, but....??

[wtmviolet]

Newbie here... what is HOD??

I gather it's a curriculum, but....??

From my abbreviations page (see link in my sig below), HOD = "Heart of Dakota (http://www.heartofdakota.com/)," a Christian homeschool publisher.

Welcome to the hive!

[rocketgirl]

I have to admit, the abbreviations are annoying me now. I'm not a "newbie" to homeschooling, I'm into our 2nd year... I can't even count the number of hours I've spent researching over the past 2 years, and the one thing that slows me down is the abbreviations. You only 'get' an abbreviation if you are already using that program, or know about it. So how about helping out and giving us a few more letters....

[Nikki [TX]]

I've been homeschooling a while and still get stumped by abbreviations sometimes! Adding the links is very helpful, too. (Just FYI- www.alabacus.com (http://www.alabacus.com) is the link for RightStart Math.)

[Jabberwocky]

Oh, thank you! I agree with everyone, the abbreviations ARE tricky. I feel like I'm talking to military folks- everything is alphabet soup!

(husband was Navy... so I'm used to the soup. :D )

From my abbreviations page (see link in my sig below), HOD = "Heart of Dakota (http://www.heartofdakota.com/)," a Christian homeschool publisher.

Welcome to the hive!

[wtmviolet]

I have to admit, the abbreviations are annoying me now. I'm not a "newbie" to homeschooling, I'm into our 2nd year... I can't even count the number of hours I've spent researching over the past 2 years, and the one thing that slows me down is the abbreviations. You only 'get' an abbreviation if you are already using that program, or know about it. So how about helping out and giving us a few more letters....

I can definitely empathize! In my own writing, I *try* to use the full name at least once and then switch to abbreviations (sort of like using pronouns). Over time, though, I think people in a group can get out of that habit since "everyone" knows what they mean. I'm just trying to fill in the gap. ;)

[wtmviolet]

;2995245']I've been homeschooling a while and still get stumped by abbreviations sometimes! Adding the links is very helpful, too. (Just FYI- www.alabacus.com (http://www.alabacus.com) is the link for RightStart Math.)

You are most welcome, and thank you for the link, which I have added!

I forgot to mention in my reply to Wendy that I am happy to add links for curiculum that don't have abbreviations. I got to thinking that the links might be encouraging an unnecessary proliferation of abbreviations. ;)

[wtmviolet]

Oh, thank you! I agree with everyone, the abbreviations ARE tricky. I feel like I'm talking to military folks- everything is alphabet soup!

(husband was Navy... so I'm used to the soup. :D )

You are most welcome!

(Sorry I didn't think to do a multi-quote reply instead of 3 replies until it was too late :blush:)

[leelika08]

You're right!
IRL -- In Real Life
ISP -- Internet Service Provider
ISTM – It seems to me
ITA! -- I Totally Agree!
ITRW—In The Real World
JK -- Just Kidding
JMHO -- Just My Humble Opinion
KWIM—Know What I Mean
LOL -- Lots of Laughs or Laughing Out Loud
LSHTRDMF—Laughing so hard tears rolling down my face
LSNED—Learn Something New Every Day
MIL – Mother-in-Law
NACTL – Not a Clue to Life
NAK – Nursing at Keyboard
NARS – Not A Rocket Scientist
NM—No Message

[rocketgirl]

Thanks wtmViolet :)

[wtmviolet]

Thanks wtmViolet :)

You are most welcome!

[Mert]

Is anyone familiar with this curriculum? It's mentioned in math threads. thanks!

[4evercanucks]

Is anyone familiar with this curriculum? It's mentioned in math threads. thanks!

Here you are :):

Art of Problem Solving (http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/curriculum.php?)

[Mert]

Here you are :):

Art of Problem Solving (http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/curriculum.php?)

Thanks! ;)

[wtmviolet]

Here you are :):

Art of Problem Solving (http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/curriculum.php?)

Thanks! ;)

Thanks from me, too! I've added it to the abbreviations page.

[4evercanucks]

Thanks! ;)

Thanks from me, too! I've added it to the abbreviations page.

You're both welcome :)!

[Kenn6eth78]

Thanks for the abbreviation list. I have been homeschooling for 7 years but am new to boards and such. I recognize many abbrev. but still cannot figure out what TOW is!:confused:
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[dixiebuckeye]

What do WWW and IEW stand for? I've tried looking and just can't find it. Thanks!

[atozmom]

What do WWW and IEW stand for? I've tried looking and just can't find it. Thanks!

Winning with Writing (http://www.growingwithgrammar.com/1wwwProduct_Page.html) and Institute for Excellence in Writing (http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/)

HTH :001_smile:

[wtmviolet]

Winning with Writing (http://www.growingwithgrammar.com/1wwwProduct_Page.html) and Institute for Excellence in Writing (http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/)

HTH :001_smile:

I had IEW and have added WWW - thank you for the link!

[Jayson]

I don't see MEP in the abbreviation list. what is MEP math, can someone pls share a link?

[4evercanucks]

I don't see MEP in the abbreviation list. what is MEP math, can someone pls share a link?

Here you are:

http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm

[Jayson]

Here you are:

http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm

Thank you!

[4evercanucks]

Thank you!

You're welcome :)!

[wtmviolet]

I don't see MEP in the abbreviation list. what is MEP math, can someone pls share a link?

Hi Jason! I see that Marie has already answered your question, but I also wanted to let you know about my homeschool abbreviations list, which I update regularly based on feedback from the hive: Homeschool Abbreviations
(http://whythereyouare.com/homeschool/homeschool_abbreviations.htm)

[AnaShoo]

Hi Jason! I see that Marie has already answered your question, but I also wanted to let you know about my homeschool abbreviations list, which I update regularly based on feedback from the hive: Homeschool Abbreviations
(http://whythereyouare.com/homeschool/homeschool_abbreviations.htm)


I was just about to write up a new thread about how confused I am with all the abbreviations people throw around. As a new homeschooler, this list is awesome! :hurray:

[wtmviolet]

I was just about to write up a new thread about how confused I am with all the abbreviations people throw around. As a new homeschooler, this list is awesome! :hurray:
:iagree:

[GretaLynne]

Two that I just learned:

MbtP: Moving Beyond the Page

LBC: Living Books Curriculum

[awisha]

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[afruitfulbranch]

I am not a newbie (homeschooling for about 17 years or so by the grace of God) but I need this list. I'm not here regularly but when I am, I need to have the list next to me because I've usually forgotten what few abbreviations I understood thE last time I was here.

Thank you!!!

[Momma Rabbit]

I second the thanks! I can't tell you how happy I am to have this board!

[morosophe]

WWS (Writing with Skill) hasn't been added to either of the homeschool abbreviation lists yet. Nor has it been covered on this thread, although someone asked about it here (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3886489#post3886489).

Although I guess it has been now!

[Hope in God]

AiG or AIG = Answers in Genesis

[4evercanucks]

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