How do we schedule work?

 My goal is to complete all of the chapters in all of the basic course work.  How do we schedule that?  How do we pace?  Paul, ten, is in fifth grade.  Saxon Math 65 has 120 lessons.  He does a lesson each day.  But we stop for math projects, such as making scatter plots, learning Roman numerals, or practicing area and perimeter.  He’ll finish 65 in a few months.  We’ll just start 76.  The pacing depends both on the child and on the subject.  In History, we’re using Catholic Textbook’s  From Sea to Shining Sea and the workbook.  There are 20 chapters.  It takes about two-three weeks for each chapter.  Our pace is about one workbook page each day.  We spend a week working on the review questions and quizzes to prepare for the test.  We started work this past summer to be sure Paul can finish by June.  He has Geography, too.  A week’s work in Geography takes about 15 minutes.  He does a week’s worth of Geography once a week.  His Science book is for sixth grade and is for both fifth and sixth grade.  The textbook had 20 chapters.  We need to complete ten by June.  I like projects.  We are likely to stick to ten chapters.  English includes an Anthology with a workbook, Composition, Grammar, and Vocabulary.  I’m using sixth grade Warriner’s and Sadlier Vocabulary workshop.  Since Paul is working a grade ahead, I’m not concerned if Grammar, Composition, and Vocabulary take two years.  We do an exercise a day.  Paul, ten, needs a challenge.  We work a grade ahead to be sure he’s challenged.   

Our guide is the textbook and number of chapters.  Whenever possible, I use a workbook with the textbook.  It divides the chapter into manageable daily assignments.  Paul’s finished with History and English Anthology after he completes one workbook page.  I do the same thing with Grammar and Vocabulary by making daily assignments of one lesson or section.  Look at the number of chapters or exercises?  How long does it take for your child to complete an exercise?  Explain to older kids that if they do not complete the textbook by June, they can work all summer.  I’ll bet the kid increases the rate of completion.