Book 1 reviews basic arithmetic and teaches problem-solving skills and mental math through a Biblical lens. The Student Book (textbook) is the instruction, divided into chapters, then into lessons. Important notes about the curriculum and its use are found in the front of the book. Students will read the lesson in the Student Book and complete the activity page found in the Teacher Guide (sold both as a separate item or part of the Book 1 Set). That's how easy it is to use this curriculum. Don't confuse easy-to-use with over-simplified content. After comparing the content of this course with that of Bob Jones, Saxon, Alpha Omega etc., Principles of Mathematics stays with the pack. It covers all pertinent topics for algebra preparation. While there is quite a bit of reading, the language is fairly easy to read and comprehend (conversational). The text is black and white with examples and illustrations, so may not appeal to your more visual learner. Calculator instruction is included, beginning with lesson 4.5, but parent/teacher can discern the amount of calculator use allowed. Lessons that have recommended calculator use are marked with a calculator symbol.
Principles of Mathematics Book 1 Student
Description
A junior high mathematical study that includes real-life examples, historical tidbits, and practical how-to-apply math knowledge!
Lost in the mechanics of math? Unsure why you have to learn different math concepts or how to prepare for high school math? Wanting math to be more interesting? Wishing you could finish your math lesson awed at God's greatness? Experience the difference truly understanding the principles of mathematics can make!
General structure: This is the first year foundation course of a two-year math program designed to give students a firm mathematical understanding, both academically and spiritually. This curriculum consists of the Student Textbook and the Student Workbook. It is designed to be self-taught, so students should be able to read the material and complete assignments on their own, with a parent or teacher available for questions. The Student Workbook contains all the worksheets, quizzes, and tests, along with an answer key and suggested schedule.
Grade Level: This curriculum is aimed at grades 6-8, fitting into most math approaches the year or two years prior to starting high school algebra. If following traditional grade levels, Year 1 should be completed in grade 6 or 7, and Year 2 in grade 7 or 8.
Features:
- Biblical Worldview: Discover how the very existence of the math concepts proclaims the faithfulness of God...and experience the joy of using math to explore God's creation.
- Solid Foundation for High School Math and Real Life: Learn why the rules you've been memorizing work...and get practice applying those skills to real-life settings as you build problem-solving skills.
- History, Science, and Real-life Connections: Find the height of a tree without leaving the ground, use negative numbers to describe the force on objects, explore historical multiplication methods, apply math to music, and much more!
Where to go from here: Upon completion of both years, students should be prepared to begin or return to any high school algebra course. However, there are other ways this course can be used to help guide students. Both Year 1 and 2 could be completed in one year for a more intensive study, or either course can also be done as an intensive summer study to provide a refresher for basic math proficiency.
About the Author: Katherine Loop is a homeschool graduate from Northern Virginia. Understanding the biblical worldview in math made a tremendous difference in her life and started her on a journey of researching and sharing on the topic. For over a decade now, she's been researching, writing, and speaking on math, along with other topics. Her previous books on math and a biblical worldview have been used by various Christian colleges, homeschool groups, and individuals.
Principles of Mathematics from Master Books is a comprehensive, two-year, junior high math course that covers the basics of arithmetic and pre-algebra with a Christian worldview. This course will thoroughly prepare your student for algebra.
The middle school Principles of Mathematics curriculum is intended to be used for two years for 7th and 8th grades, although advanced 6th graders could also complete it. It is designed to be used before the student starts Algebra. This curriculum would also work well for high schoolers who need a review of basic concepts and beginning algebra. The table of contents topical format allows you to use it as a reference or extra practice for someone who might be struggling.
There are two books for each level of the program: a Student Book and a Teacher Guide. The teacher guide also holds student worksheets. Book 1 reviews basic arithmetic and teaches problem-solving skills and mental math through a Biblical lens. Book 2 is considered the pre-algebra portion of the program, so students need to be competent in basic functions of fractions, decimals, percent, and basic geometry. Book 2 assumes the knowledge of content presented in Book 1.
The Student Book (textbook) is the instruction, divided into chapters, then into lessons. Important notes about the curriculum and its use are found in the front of the book. Students will read the lesson in the Student Book and complete the activity page found in the Teacher Guide. That's how easy it is to use this curriculum. Don't confuse easy-to-use with over-simplified content. It covers all pertinent topics for algebra preparation. While there is quite a bit of reading, the language is fairly easy to read and comprehend thanks to its conversational nature. Calculator instruction is included, beginning with lesson 4.5, but the parent or teacher can discern the amount of calculator use allowed. Lessons that have recommended calculator use are marked with a calculator symbol.
The Teacher Guide is a very important part of this program. In it, you will find a course schedule, student worksheets for each lesson, answer keys, quizzes, and tests. Also included in the worksheets are math problems from historical textbooks. These problems help students understand the role of math throughout history. There are two versions of the schedule: two-year and one-year. The two-year schedule is basically one lesson per day using both books to equal two years of junior high math. If you have a student who is really motivated and wants to finish both books in one year, there is a schedule for that. In this option, students complete about 2 to 3 lessons per day depending on the length. The student worksheets are consumable (not reproducible); pages are perforated with plenty of space for students to show their work and answer questions.
The Principles of Mathematics Sets include a Student Book and a Teacher Guide.
Suggested materials for this course include the Principles of Mathematics Student Book and Teacher Guide, binder with notebook paper, abacus, blank index cards, calculator, graph paper, compass, measuring tape with Metric and US measure, ruler with Metric and US measure, and a protractor.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 7 |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| Author: | Katherine A. Loop |
| ISBN: | 9780890518755 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.4375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.6 |