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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.
Publisher's Description of Horizons Math 4 Teacher's Guide
Looking for a teacher's guide that makes teaching math easy? Look no further! Discover the comprehensive, easy-to-use Horizons 4th Grade Math Teacher's Guide from Alpha Omega Publications. More than just answer keys or a brief overview, this time-saving Teacher's Guide for the Horizons 4th Grade Math Student Books 1 and 2 curriculum clearly outlines 160 daily homeschool lessons plans. Not only does this invaluable Teacher's Guide contain specific goals, teaching tips, required supplies, and suggested learning activities for teaching elementary math, you'll also find a detailed scope and sequence, manipulative schedule, and additional worksheet schedule that makes lesson planning a breeze.
The Horizons 4th Grade Math Teacher's Guide also includes a math readiness evaluation test to help you determine your child's strengths and weakness even before you begin teaching. Imagine how helpful that information will be when planning homeschooling lessons for the year! Plus four unit tests after each series of 40 lessons will help you determine if your child is grasping the 4th grade math concepts he needs to know in this Alpha Omega curriculum.
Reviews four basic functions. Introduces multiplication of 2-digit by 2-digit with carrying, division with 2-digit divisor and quotient, addition/subtraction of unlike fractions, pre-algebra concepts, ratios, and more. A Worksheet Packet is also available which contains print copies of the reproducible master worksheets in the Teacher’s Guide.
