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Description
Word problems are difficult for many students because they don't understand what the question is really asking. Word Problems From Literature teaches students how to decipher each question and make sense of the problem. Using information from Mr. Popper's Penguins, Ben Franklin, Narnia, The Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings, students learn how to work problems using bar model diagrams as a visual manipulative. One-step and multi-step problems using multiplication, fractions, ratios, and algebra become a breeze when students learn how to apply the logical formula presented in this program.
The text for this series offers the reading content, and bar model diagrams illustrate the concept of the problem. A simple example is, "Mr. Popper had 78 fish. The penguins ate 40 of them. How many fish did Mr. Popper have left?" Bar modeling is explained in the front of the text and the workbook. Students learn two rules: The whole is the sum of its parts, and simplify to a single unknown. The information in the text explains in a very step-by-step fashion the process for solving. The questions posed in the text offer practice for the bar-modeling process to make solving word problems easier. The text includes answers to the problems. 100 pgs. Pb.
The Student Workbook is a companion to the text and provides space for the student to do the problems. The same word problems are printed in the workbook as in the text, but the workbook offers plenty of space for drawing models and solving the problems. Students could do these same problems on their own paper, but the workbook provides an organized space in which to work. 80 pgs. Pb.
The fact that this course uses literature might have some appeal for those who appreciate the Charlotte Mason approach to education, but the thorough and logical explanations make it a nice companion to any math curriculum. ~ Donna
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.