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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.
Test Prep: Grade 1 includes test taking tips
and practice questions covering 1st grade skills. At this level,
parents will be reading many of the questions to the student. Some of these skills
include matching words to a picture, reading a short passage and answering
questions, making predictions after reading a passage, writing short
sentences, knowing number sequences, recognizing more or less than,
shapes, addition, visual discrimination, listening to a parent read and
then answering questions, listening and choosing a word with a similar sound,
and much more. In the back are 6 practice tests. ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Test Prep: Grade 1
Based on subject areas covered by most state standardized tests, these colorful workbooks provide practice pages, strategies, tips, and full length practice tests to build test taking confidence and skills in subjects such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, language, and math.
Test Prep is a workbook series from FlashKids
aligned to meet state standards for math and ELA in grades 1 to 6. It is a
general series that applies to a variety of grade-level standardized tests.
Preparation includes building familiarity with the types of test questions as
well as subject area content in reading comprehension, vocabulary, math &
listening (in grades 1 & 2), math problem solving (grades 3-6), and
language. Colorful pages are kid-friendly with simple instructions and cute
illustrations. The test tips and strategies are particularly helpful for
parents of children who have never experienced standardized tests and are
feeling anxious. Answers are in the back. See individual book descriptions for
specific examples. Not reproducible. ~Sara