The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

by Susan Wise Bauer

Sample progressions might look like this: For the student comfortable with both grammar and mathematics: GRADE TIME PER WEEK SUBJECT Fifth 2 hours “Casual” informal logic Sixth 3 hours Informal logic I Seventh 3 hours Informal logic II Eighth 4 hours Formal logic I Optional progression forward, for students inclined toward mathematics and philosophy: Ninth 4–5 hours Formal logic II Tenth 5–6 hours Symbolic/propositional logic, introduction Slower progression: GRADE TIME PER WEEK SUBJECT Fifth _______ _______ Sixth 2 hours “Casual” informal logic Seventh 3 hours Informal logic I Eighth 3 hours Informal logic II Ninth 4 hours Formal logic I Optional: Tenth 4 hours Formal logic II