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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.
The Math-U-See Gamma Online Instruction with Video
provides lifetime access to streaming Instruction Videos, an online Instruction
Manual, lesson solutions, skip-counting songs, and other online resources. Please note: Digital access to the Math-U-See
instructional videos is in transition. As of June 15th, 2026, the Digital
Toolbox one-time, level specific online instruction with video is no longer
available. The online component (available separately or in the curriculum
packages) is now sold as the Individual Essential Plan Annual Access Card,
which is redeemable for a one-year subscription to the Essential Plan. If you
purchase the Lifetime Access to the Digital Toolbox prior to this date, it will
continue to be available.
Mastery of multiplication for single and multiple-digit numbers. Additional topics include adding and subtracting time in hours and minutes; multiplying, adding, and subtracting US currency; recording and interpreting data; understanding basic fractions and estimating and solving measurement problems.
Lessons follow a similar format – watch the DVD lesson (parent then child/parent together), work through
lesson examples in the instruction manual together, and complete worksheets.
Lessons conclude with a test. Cumulative unit tests are scheduled regularly to
assure students retain previous teaching. A final test concludes the course and
covers all concepts taught.
