These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
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.
BJU Spelling 3 Student Worktext has 20 words per
week, consisting of words based on the weekly spelling rule, review words, and
sight words. The colorful pages have varied activities to reinforce spelling
words, including word study, word sorts, proofreading, dictionary skills, and
writing skills. There is no dotted midline in grade 3. Students complete a
worktext page on days 1–4 of every week as they are guided by a parent or
teacher. A dictionary is included in the back. 154 pages. ~ Gina
The Student Worktext includes interactive pages packed with word
activities. Your child will complete word sorting, word studies,
proofreading, dictionary skills, and creative writing activities—all
designed to boost spelling and communication skills. Each of the 32
weekly spelling lists contains about 20 words, selected to strengthen
grade-level spelling and communication skills.
Key Features
Word-sorting and word-study features that help students to recognize patterns in spelling words
Word-meaning activities that develop literacy
32 word lists with pattern, memory, and review words to develop better spelling skills
Proofreading and writing activities to help your child to become a good communicator
Dictionary skills instruction to improve research skills
BJU Spelling 3 - 3rd Edition
implements a biblical worldview for spelling instruction. This new edition has an
updated layout and visuals with just a few textual revisions; however, there
are no changes to the scope and sequence or chapter layout. Each of the
thirty-two lessons incorporates a five-day-a-week schedule. Students learn
twenty words a week, broken down into pattern words, review words, and memory
words. Pattern words focus on phonics and spelling rules; review words include
two words from previous lists; and memory words are sight words. The different
activities include word sorting, proofreading, dictionary skills, and word
study. Word study activities might have students use spelling words to replace
underlined words, complete a sentence with a spelling word, write the last
syllable to a word, and much more. Lessons are interactive between the teacher
and student. The worktext pages are done with the teacher. Biblical truths and
principles are integrated into the lessons. ~ Gina