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ShillerLearning Math Kit II
SKU
045765
Grade 4-7
Montessori (Discovery)
Neutral
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
No other materials needed
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
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Product Overview
- A Montessori-at-home, multi-year approach
- Includes all manipulatives needed for this multi-year program
- Designed to meet individual learning and pacing needs
- Teaches upper elementary and middle school skills
Description
This next step after Shiller Math Level I focuses on approximately grade 4 and above math skills using a Montessori teaching methodology. If you’re unsure about your student’s placement, the publisher has placement testing available for a fee. Kit II naturally progresses from Books 1-3 used in ShillerMath I Kit, covering math skills from grade 4 through approximately grade 8, teaching multiple years’ worth of skills incrementally using three different spiral-bound texts. Each of the included books provides four review tests to help ensure mastery.
To give you a sense of the concepts taught, the 144 lessons in Book 4 start with a review of multiplication and division practice and then move into the Law of Commutativity. Students will work on measurement and money, and then move on to geometry concepts, notation, percentages, order of operations, mathematical logic, plotting, distributive law, converting measurements, decimals, and “long multiplication.” Book 5 (152 lessons) starts with factoring, working with larger numbers, problem solving and mental math, “long division,” bar charts, probability, graphing distance over time, commutative law, associate law, geometry concepts, number theory, compass directions, Venn diagrams, averages, and long division with 2-digit divisors. The 165 lessons in Book 6 begin with geometric concepts, including quadrilaterals and symmetry; area; equation commutativity and simultaneous equations; problem-solving strategies; perimeter; negative numbers; verbal problems; graphing factors, points, and curves; permutations; proofs; common divisors; circumference; decimals; solving for unknowns; linear algebra; powers and exponents; Pythagorean theorem; and end with square roots. Upon completing these three books, the publisher states that the student should be ready to pursue upper-level math concepts. For high school level math courses, we recommend taking the placement tests of the program you select.
Contents include Lesson Books 4-6 with review tests; all needed manipulatives; lifetime digital access to PDFs of student consumable pages; Parent Guide; Kit II audio CD; 3-ring binder; division table pad, degreed circle pad, and graph worksheet pad; tracking sheets and manipulatives.
Publisher's Description of ShillerLearning Math Kit II
Montessori-based, multi-sensory math curriculum covering 4th through 8th grades including pre-algebra - typically for ages 9 to 13. Your student will be well-prepared for algebra and high school geometry. Zero lesson prep, scripted lessons enable self-study for independent readers. With free lifetime consumable and music downloads, just one kit works for the whole family. Math Kit II includes:
- Lesson Books 4, 5, and 6 with 12 diagnostic review tests that may be used to create personalized learning plans to find and fill gaps in the math foundation
- Answer Guides 4, 5, and 6
- Parent Guide
- Songs Vol. II audio CD with 25 math songs
- Montessori-based manipulatives:
- Color-coded decimal fraction chips in wood box
- 4 geo-shape nets in wood box
- 14 see-through 3-D geometric shapes that fill with water for volume and mass activities (to be supplied by the educator with Kit II Virtual)
- Geared clock(to be supplied by the educator with Kit II Virtual)
- 100 cm3 blue unit cubes(to be supplied by the educator with Kit II Virtual)
- Clear 12-inch ruler(to be supplied by the educator with Kit II Virtual)
- 3-ring binder with pockets with review test and completed work tracking sheets (to be supplied by the educator with Kit II Virtual)
- and degreed circle, graph, and division table worksheet packs (printable pdfs with Kit II Virtual)
Also uses some common household materials to be supplied by the educator: crayons, markers, scissors, string, playing cards, post it notes, measuring cups, measuring spoons, kitchen scale, paper money, drawing compass & protractor, calculator, compass, and tape measure.
Category Description for ShillerMath Kits (1 -2)
This Montessori math program was
designed specifically for the home school. Structured as a two-stage math
program with unique manipulatives, the program’s scripted lessons equip parents
in conveying math concepts using the unique methodology. Concepts are taught
spirally while also building upon each other. Each lesson starts by highlighting
the lesson objective, the manipulatives needed, and the learning style
addressed. The teacher guidance is easy to follow, and students respond by doing
or answering. A multitude of learning styles are utilized while building on
previously learned skills. Review Tests provide periodic evaluation.
There are two kit levels (I and II) available that span skills from PK up through grade 8. However, for Level I, two choices are available. Both versions of Kit I are intended for children ages 4-8 and are complete math programs for up to 5 years of instruction, depending on the student’s learning pace. Both Level I options include Lesson Books I, II, and III, but the number of included manipulatives varies. Kit 1 Basic includes the Lesson Books I, II, and III and the Parent Guide (a “get you started” tool), but only includes the more difficult-to-find manipulatives. Kit I also includes Lesson Books I, II, and III and the Parent Guide, but adds in all the needed manipulatives. See each kit description for specific details. Both kits include directions to obtain lifetime PDF access to print out consumable student worksheets and review test worksheets.
Level II retains the open-and-go approach, teaching math skills equivalent to grades 4 through 8, including pre-algebra. As students progress, they may need you as the instructor to come alongside them, guiding their learning and helping out when needed. This kit also includes lifetime PDF access to consumable student worksheets and review test worksheets.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-7 |
| Brand: | Shiller Math |
| Length in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 9.55 |
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