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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 Abeka Pre-Algebra Homeschool Student Kit
Build a vital bridge between basic math and advanced arithmetic concepts taught in high school with the Pre-Algebra Homeschool Student Kit. Pre-Algebra is a rigorous course that will give your student what he needs to succeed in Algebra. This kit equips your students with all of the books that he needs for his Pre-Algebra course. From textbook to quiz and test books, this kit can help your student as he gains the building blocks needed for algebraic concepts next year! Combine with the Pre-Algebra Parent Kit for a successful year of reinforcement and preparation!
This text presents and maintains fundamental operations; English and metric measures; scientific notation; properties of mathematics; signed number arithmetic; sequences; basic algebraic concepts; like and unlike terms; linear equation; linear inequalities; word problems solved algebraically; plane and solid geometric concepts; properties of geometric figures; constructing of geometric figures; perimeter, area, surface area, and volume; graphing on the cartesian plane; functions; probability and statistics; reading graphs; polynomial arithmetic; powers and roots; simplifying radicals; quadratic equations; the Pythagorean theorem; sine, cosine, and tangent; systems of equations. 170 lessons