Calvert Math is a well-organized curriculum that lays an excellent math
foundation! Practice and application characterize this series, ensuring
students understand concepts well before moving on. Starting with
teacher-student interaction in Preschool, courses then progress toward student
independence with all instruction written directly into the consumable student
worktexts. Teacher checkpoints throughout the curriculum ensure quality of
work and understanding of concepts. Tests are packaged at the back of each
worktext and should be removed before giving to students.
Homeschool Sets include
all student and teacher material in one convenient box. The Preschool curriculum
is low prep, brimming with hands-on lessons and activities in the 330-page
colorful, Student Worktext. The PK Teacher’s Guide includes lesson plans
and tips to enrich learning, while a Resource Book provides another 150
colorful enrichment pages. Kindergarten includes two Student Worktexts
while Grades 1-5 include 10 slim full-color Student Worktexts (taking
3-4 weeks each to complete). Dividing the content into smaller units builds
confidence as students work independently. The K-5th Teacher Guides contain
the scope & sequence, teaching tips, reproducible planning and grading
sheets, and answer/test keys. Integrated subject material helps kids see that
math skills are necessary in other areas, like science and history! Older
levels incorporate cognitive reasoning questions to build analytical skills.
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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.
