Victus Study Skills System

Description

We often expect students to study without really teaching them HOW. Just re-reading the material doesn’t usually help and creates a cycle of frustration. Victus means “way of life” in Latin, and this unique system has helped thousands of students learn effective, lifelong habits. These include organization and time management, motivation and goal setting, note taking and test taking, reading with better comprehension, and more. Students at every level of the program answer these foundational questions, which can be applied to every area of life: Where am I now? Where do I want to be? How do I get there? Encouraged to use their strengths, students develop age-appropriate goals and priorities, outlining a measurable plan with clear steps to get there!

The essential Teacher Edition provides the course framework for every level of the program. The Teacher Supplement booklet is also required for the Primary and Elementary levels, helping tailor the course for younger students. Teacher resources include a free, downloadable PowerPoint presentation link for visual reinforcement of lessons.

To practice skills, each student needs their own Student Workbook, available in four levels. Course can be taught in five, one-hour lessons and immediately integrated and reinforced in all subjects, or at your own pace.

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.