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Description
Focusing on
teaching concepts rather than just memorizing, the elementary levels of BJU
Math are taught at the concrete level through hands-on activities and
manipulatives, then progress to semi-concrete and abstract instruction as the
course progresses. The Student Worktexts are particularly well done – colorful, good variety of skills,
and on-grade-level. The consumable Student Worktexts are available
through 5th grade, a real bonus for students who like colorful pages
and are not ready to transfer work to their own paper. Beginning in Grade 6,
the softcover Student Text offers minimal writing space, so students
will need a notebook or paper to complete the lessons.
BJU Press Math is teacher-centered and works well for one-on-one instruction. Teacher
Editions have complete lesson plans and answers to text problems. For those
using BJU Math as their math curriculum, they are worth the investment, as they
provide the one-on-one instruction, manipulative instruction, and offer many
suggestions for presenting and enriching the concepts covered in each lesson. Additional
resources are available at various grade levels including a Test Book and Test
Key, Reviews and Reviews Key, and Paper Manipulatives. See individual grades
for more information. At each level, the Homeschool Kit includes the
required components for the year.
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.