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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.
Simply Charlotte Mason’s 5mm Gridded Math Notebook is
the perfect companion for any math curriculum. Generally recommended for grades
6-12, this well-made, affordable notebook enables older students to tackle
graphing, decimals, and more with greater precision. Used with Charlotte Mason Practical
Geometry Part 2. Consumable. 50 pages, lay-flat binding.
Publisher's Description of 5mm Gridded Notebook
Using a gridded notebook for math
Keeps numerals neat and legible by allotting one number per grid square.
Encourages a habit of precision and accuracy whether in beginning addition or long division. Since the squares in the grid are aligned, place value can easily be seen and checked.
Creates a neat and concise record of the math concepts your child learned each year.
Elementary Mathematics Book 6 from Simply
Charlotte Mason continues to be parent-child interactive, with independent
student work integral. Lesson length is 30-35 minutes, with 5 minutes of
dedicated oral mental math expected. At this level, the authors recommend that
Elementary Mathematics Book 6 and the Charlotte Mason Practical
Geometry Part 2 be used concurrently, with arithmetic taught four days per
week and geometry one day per week. A
free placement
test is available for children new to Elementary Mathematics. A 5mm Gridded Notebook is
recommended and available separately or in a convenient package with
the Elementary
Mathematics Book 6 and Practical
Geometry Book 2. Optional Number Sentence
Cards are recommended for children who need additional practice with math
facts.