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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.
Fans of the original Star Wars trilogy will recall Han Solo playing Sabacc with Lando Calrissian on the Millennium Falcon. Zip Zilch Zero is similar in that the object of the game is to get as close to zero as possible by the end of each round.
The deck is comprised of only two suits—red and black. The red cards are negative integers and the black cards are positive integers. Both suits have two sets of cards ranging from zero to 10. There are also a few zero value cards in the deck.
GAMEPLAY
Players draw and trade cards over several rounds, and by the end of each round, each player’s hand must consist of at least two cards, and whoever’s hand of cards totals closest to zero by the end of the round wins! Seven game modes make the game map to different kids’ ages and stages. “Draws kids into a real-world experience and away from devices, WHILE LEARNING MATH!”
BENEFITS
Strengthens math/arithmetic prowess
Gets kids off screens & interacting
Easy to play – learn in a minute!
Various game modes make gameplay/arithmetic easier or harder, by age range
Play a 3-minute round or play for hours
Inexpensive purchase packaged in a nice 2-piece box – makes a great gift!
2-6 players (or can even play it solo!)
CONTENTS
48 Themed Playing Cards in two suits with 4 “zero” cards
