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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.
Publisher's Description of Monkey Adder Calculator
Children will have fun learning simple arithmetic with these LARGE 8.5 x 11" monkey calculators. Choose the Monkey ADDER for help with addition. Then slide the monkey's feet so his toes point to the numbers you want to add and the correct answer will appear in the ring between the monkey's hands!
This unique way to practice and check basic math facts will be a hit for kinesthetic and tactile learners! Each one features a plastic board (8.5" x 11.25") with a design that looks like a blackboard, with a series of white numbers arranged in a triangular pattern. In front of the blackboard is a three-dimensional monkey with hinged arms and legs. The monkey's feet rest on the numbers 0-12 or 1-12 and his hands hold a ring that is positioned in front of the blackboard. Move the monkey's toes to point to two numbers at the bottom of the board, and the ring held in his hands will highlight the answer to the math problem. For example, if you position the monkey's feet over the 3 and the 10 on the Monkey Multiplier, then the number "30" displays in the ring in the monkey's hands. The only quirk is that the monkey's toes need to point to two different numbers, so you can't use these to multiply, add or subtract the same number from itself (like 12 x 12, 4-4 or 6+6). Each of the three "calculators" looks nearly identical, but with a different arrangement of numbers. These would be a lot of fun for children just learning their facts to work independently, since the self-check is built in. And there are no loose pieces or cards, so you can take these in the car too! - Jess