Algebra I (Cle Math)

Description

Offering an incremental, spiral approach, CLE Algebra offers a consistent systematic review to help students thoroughly learn the concepts. Topically, students learn absolute value, variables, ratios and percents, exponents, roots and radicals, polynomials, radicals, binomials, graphing, linear algebra, quadratic equations, probability and much more. You may choose one of two options for teaching this course: a full-color, hardcover Textbook or the reusable soft cover Units. The same scope of concepts is covered. The Units use the same methodology as the elementary Sunrise Math. Textbook lessons have been edited for clarity, and user friendliness. Text lessons use the same Sunrise review and an incremental approach to teaching. Each lesson begins with a new concept explanation and examples. Students then complete "Today's lesson" problems to practice the new concept. Review problems from previous lessons follow. Small reference numbers are included to identify the lesson where the concept was previously taught. Lessons conclude with a few additional practice problems related to the new concept taught in the lesson. Lessons 5,10, and 16 of every unit are quiz and test lessons, and include an optional enrichment activity. Compared to the Unit lessons, the Textbook lessons are sequenced differently and are not interchangeable. Either option requires the purchase of separate tests and quizzes, answer keys and/or solutions. Necessary components for the Textbook Approach include the Textbook, the Solutions Key 1-5 and 6-10, and the Tests & Quizzes. The Solutions Keys include solutions to the textbook and the tests and quizzes. Components for the Unit approach are the set of 10 reusable units (students write on a separate piece of paper), a quiz and test packet, a quiz and test answer key, and the Solutions Guide for the Units. Please note the publisher refers to the units as Preliminary Units. The publisher plans on the preliminary edition being available for several years until they refine the materials into a full color textbook. ~ Deanne

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