Fun is integral to the Go Math! program from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). Colorful Student
Books begin chapters with interesting math related trivia. Lessons engage
the eyes as well as the mind. Introductory activities typically include review, vocabulary activities, games in the Show What
You Know section, and a journal-type activity called Write Way. Lessons are consistent in daily format but have a progression through
a chapter. Lesson components include Listen and Draw (hands on
activities), Share and Show (related problems), On Your Own (small
set of problems), Problem Solving/Application (word problems), and Practice
and Homework pages that include Lesson Check and Spiral
Review problems.
The Teacher Books lead the student through the
lesson components as an interactive dialog and incorporate activities. Homeschool
Packages include the Student Edition, Teacher Edition, Planning Guide,
access to Math on the Spot Videos, bilingual MathBoard, and
Student/Teacher Assessment books. Assessments replicate the
computer-based questions that distinguish those tests with
beginning/middle/end-of-the-year assessments as well as Performance Tasks.
Digital
Resources are mentioned, but not all are available with the homeschool
packages.
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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.
