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Description
Many children have difficulty with word problems, yet these are a very big part of math standards. This series teaches children how to draw and model grade level appropriate word problems to reinforce and supplement your math curriculum. Similar to the bar-modeling that you see in Singapore math programs, the problems in these books encourage children to draw images to solve problems. An example at grade 1: "A girl makes 12 big cakes and 5 little cakes. How many cakes does she make in all?" Children are given a blank space in which to draw the cakes in order to solve. Grade 1 does addition and subtraction and provides 1 or 2 problems per page. At Grade 2, a child is presented with a word problem and then asked to "Show Your Strategy." Space is provided for students to model or draw the way in which they reach their conclusion or answer to the word problem. Grade 2 covers practice with addition, subtraction, and beginning multiplication. Grade 3 offers practice with multiplication and division with 3 problems per page. The first two practice problems are word problems or equations with space to draw their solution, the third problem may be an opportunity for students to write their own word problem based on a given equation or offer an additional word problem. If you are concerned about standards being met, a correlation list is found at the back of each book. The number of pages in each book varies by level, and permission is given to the purchaser for reproduction. ~ Donna
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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.