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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.
Prepare for
the new Digital SAT with questions and categories modeled after the new
adaptive-module format. Familiarizing students with content from each of the 12
verbal categories (ex- vocabulary, sentence structure, rhetorical synthesis,
etc.) at each difficulty tier, this book provides the skills and experience
necessary to succeed! Step-by-step instructions guide students through using the
diagnostic section, drills, answers & explanations, online tools, and much
more. QR codes inside the book provide access to many more free and helpful
resources. You can even print out and complete achievement trackers to chart
progress through book! 276 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of SAT Level Up! Verbal
On the Digital SAT, you’ll encounter adaptive modules that either increase or decrease in difficulty depending on your performance. This book helps you become familiar with the content of each verbal difficulty tier and get ahead of the game! Inside you’ll find:
The experience you need to level up your verbal skills
36 drills to help you find and surpass your current difficulty level for each subject area
Walk-throughs of every question so you know the best way to tackle each problem
Progress assessments to set clear goals with which to continue your studies
Build the techniques you need for high-level proficiency in each of the 12 SAT verbal subjects, including:
