Abeka Curriculum Kits

Description

As a leader in Christian education for over 50 years, Abeka® curriculum distinguishes itself by implementing spiraled instruction, con­sistently reviewing content and skills within a specific subject and integrating these across the core subjects. In addition, Abeka’s regular pat­tern of course material revisions helps to keep the curriculum effective and relevant.

Geared specifically to your child’s devel­opment, these Full Abeka Curriculum Kits provide the essential materials for the core subjects (English, Math, History and Science). Full curriculum kits require the pur­chase of a Parent Kit and a Child Kit and will include the main textbooks, teacher editions, quiz and test booklets, answer keys, and more.

Kindergarten Curriculum (K4-K5)

Our kindergarten curriculum kits are designed so parents can tailor them specifically to their child’s age (4 or 5), developmental stage, and handwriting style. K4 Kits focus on readiness, phonics/numbers, poetry, lan­guage, and handwriting development. K5 Kits emphasize phonics toward the goal of reading sentences and stories, while combining poetry memorization and handwriting skills. Math skills move from single digits to simple addi­tion and one-step story problems, including money and time. Choose either a Cursive Child Kit or Manuscript Child Kit and the corresponding Parent Kit.

Elementary Curriculum (Grades 1-6)

Elementary full-grade kits include Language Arts, Arithmetic, History (Geography), and Science/Health subjects. Grade level content varies, but Child Kits include required reading and texts, consumables and tests, and essential instruction items. Parent Kits include lesson plans, teacher keys and solutions, and all main materials for teaching. For 1st Grade, select either a Child Cursive Kit or Manuscript Child Kit option. The Parent Kit works with both kits. Each subject builds sequentially upon another. Use the Abeka Scope and Sequence PDF below to determine appropriate grade level.

Middle School Curriculum (Grades 7-8)

The middle school years help students make the transition from foundational skills to more advanced upper-level studies.

The Grade 7 Full Curriculum Kit includes Intermediate Math, Language Arts (Grammar/Composition, Vocabulary, and Literature), World History with Eastern Hemisphere Geography, and Life Science (Health) with STEM projects.

The Grade 8 Full Curriculum Kit contains Pre-Algebra, Language Arts (Grammar/Composition, Vocabulary, and Literature), US History and Geography, and Earth/Space Science with STEM projects.

High School Curriculum (Grades 9-12)

High school full curriculum kits provide solid educational content that builds progres­sively from one year into the next. Course sequences follow the typical progression, with some exceptions:

The Grade 9 Full Curriculum Kit includes Algebra 1, Literature Themes, Physical Science with a 1/2 credit health, and World Geography.

The Grade 10 Full Curriculum Kit offers Algebra II, World Literature, Biology, and World History & Cultures.

The Grade 11 Full Curriculum Kit provides Plane Geometry, American Literature, Chemistry, and US History.

The Grade 12 Full Curriculum Kit contains Precalculus with Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry, British Literature, Physics, and one semester each of US Government and Economics.

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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.