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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.
If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce math skills, try this creative puzzle book. Written by 2011 World Puzzle Champion, Palmer Mebane, this was developed to use with the Level 2 Beast Academy math program, but can also be used independently. There are 12 different puzzle types and 400 new puzzles. The puzzles increase in difficulty with each new section. Anyone with a good understanding of mental addition and subtraction can enjoy solving these puzzles. However, if using with Beast Academy Level 2, there is a chart included showing the puzzles that coincide with the math concepts being taught. Each puzzle section has a difficulty rating, a solved example of a puzzle, and strategy notes. What a creative way to practice problem solving skills!
Publisher's Description of Beast Academy Puzzles 2
Beast Academy Puzzles 2 brings together more than 400 brand new puzzles in 12 of our favorite styles from the Beast Academy level 2 series. Whether used on their own or with the Beast Academy level 2 curriculum, these puzzles will delight and entertain puzzle solvers of all ages. The difficulty ranges from straightforward starters to mystifying stumpers written by 2011 World Puzzle Champion Palmer Mebane.
Solving puzzles is a great way for students to:
* Stay engaged while reinforcing math skills
* Build spatial awareness and practice pattern recognition
* Become better, more resilient problem solvers, in the classroom and beyond!
Book 2B: subtraction, expressions, and problem solving.
Book 2C: measurement, strategies, odds & evens.
Book 2D: big numbers, algorithms, and problem solving.
The Beast Academy Puzzles 2 was developed to use with the Level 2 program but can also be used independently for ages 7 and up. There are 12 different puzzle types and hundreds of math puzzles. Each section increases in difficulty. Each section has a difficulty rating, a solved example of a puzzle, strategy notes, and solutions in the back.
