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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.
In addition to the weekly bible memory verses there are two content tests. One is administered at 9-weeks and the second at the end of the course. Both tests and their corresponding review worksheets are provided, plus helpful guidance for teachers in administrating the tests and a grading rubric. Pages are perforated. 20 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Abeka Book of Acts Test Book
Christ's followers are meant to bear fruit! Your child will have this vital message ingrained as he writes the memory verses and recalls Bible truths while reviewing or taking the tests in this time-saving book. A review sheet, content exam, and verse test are included for both the nine weeks and semester grading periods. The review sheets and tests are correlated with Book of Acts Curriculum/Daily Plans and the Abeka Flash-a-Card visualized lessons: John the Baptist/Peter, Life of Christ Series 5, and Life of Paul Series 1–2. Your child's textbook is his Bible. Answers and grading instructions are sold separately in Book of Acts Tests Key. Grade 8. One semester
The Abeka
Bible program for the middle school years follows a course of study for
each semester. Each semester study covers an Old Testament semester (Joshua and Judges) or a New Testament semester (Acts). The Flash-a-Card lessons have carried over from the elementary Bible program to the Middle levels. These Flash-a-Cards have the meat of the lessons detailed on the back of each image card. Each semester course includes the following: curriculum/daily plans, test booklet, and test key. New
to the middle school program is the Proverbs study guide. This is a one-semester
course with a guide for daily living from a biblical worldview. Optional,
but recommended, items include the Joshua and Judges Map and Sing
His Praise Hymnal. ~Rebecca