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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 Support Coach Algebra 1 Teacher Edition
Support Coach™, Algebra I focuses on critical foundational math skills for educators who have students struggling with the rigorous Algebra I content. Key concepts and skills are reintroduced as prerequisites to mastering grade-level content. With plenty of scaffolded instruction and support, teachers can guide students to success.
Help Students Gain the Key Concepts and Skills, and the Confidence to Master Grade-Level Algebra I content.
Student Edition Includes:
Lessons focused on critical concepts essential to standards mastery.
A Fuel Up section at the beginning of each lesson reintroduces key foundational concepts and skills.
An Error Analysis concludes the lesson allowing students to show their understanding by analyzing and correcting student work.
Teacher’s Manual Features:
In-depth targeted instruction on priority mathematics standards.
Modeling of skills and strategies.
Support Coach Algebra I Highlights:
Focuses on critical concepts essential to standards mastery in each lesson.
Delivers targeted instruction on priority mathematics standards and coverage of related foundational skills.
Uses a variety of appropriate models and facilitates student use of these models to scaffold practice.
Begins each lesson with the Fuel Up section that reacquaints students with the skills and concepts that are foundational to the on-level target concept.
Concludes lessons with an Error Analysis for students to show their understanding by analyzing and correcting student work.
Teacher's Manual includes in-depth instruction and modeling of skills and strategies.
Lesson quizzes help teachers evaluate students' understanding of the standards taught in the lesson.
