The spiral-bound BJU Math 3 Teacher Edition has detailed lesson plans with a four-step teaching cycle: Engage (lesson opener, fact review, essential questions; Instruct (direct instruction using videos, manipulatives, and more); Assess (using assessments and review to evaluate learning); and Apply (guided instructions and worktext practice). Biblical worldview themes are highlighted throughout. A detailed chapter overview gives parents an overall snapshot of the chapter objectives, resources needed, and how to implement assessments or review. Lessons have teacher instruction wrapped around a reduced copy of the Student Worktext pages and Review Book pages (with answers). Strategies for differentiated instruction are also included. The Homeschool Hub at the publisher’s website provides digital resources to further support the lessons.
The Teacher Edition Companion is packaged with the Teacher Edition and is designed to help simplify the lessons for homeschoolers. The front of the guide gives a quick overview of each chapter and lesson. Then in a one-page format for each lesson, there are page numbers along with a visual representation of the pages covered, reading check questions, objectives, biblical worldview shaping, required materials, and assignment options. This helps parents tailor the lessons to their child’s needs. While the Teacher Edition has more extensive teacher help, the companion guide gives you a big picture view of every lesson. The guide is not sold separately and is only included through the purchase of a teacher guide. ~ Gina