Analogies From Educators Publishing Service

Description

For the serious student, this series by Educator's Publishing Service teaches all conceivable types of analogies, as well as the art of selecting the "closest" or most likely analogy and why. Besides giving them a "leg up" on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT, studying analogies will help hone their analytical thinking, ability to discriminate, and understanding of relationships between words and ideas. Gains made here should also be reflected in higher reading comprehension skills, increased vocabulary, and the ability to communicate effectively. Each book consists of three parts. Part one presents a step-by-step approach to solving analogy problems, including strategies students can master and use. These techniques are taught in depth in book one of the series and reviewed in books two and three. Part two in each book contains 15-20 units, with each unit comprised of 20 problems. These are the actual practice questions. Part three is a reference section presenting groups of 100 words, alphabetized and defined, that represent some of the most challenging vocabulary used in the analogies.

Separate quiz booklets are also available, which directly correspond to the Analogy Groups and Vocabulary Groups in the books. Each quiz includes 20 multiple choice questions

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.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.