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Description
Your students will no longer be confused by all the little lines on their rulers, thanks to the Master Ruler. Its design is unique: a white base ruler with clear plastic overlays. In the English version, the base is one foot with 12 inch markings. Separate overlays have 1/2", ¼", 1/8", and 1/16" markings. The Metric version starts with a plain solid base ruler and has overlays for decimeters, centimeters, and millimeters. This design allows the student to develop a solid understanding of the relationship between these fractional markings. For instance, they can measure an item first in inches, then in ¼ inches, then switch rulers to measure in centimeters and millimeters. The back of the white base ruler has an equivalents chart (in feet/yards/miles on the English ruler and in meters, etc. on the Metric ruler). The packaging for each ruler includes a brief set of exercises for becoming familiar with the ruler's usage, as well as a statement describing how the idea for the ruler was an answer to a teacher's prayer.
Mastering the World of Measuring Workbook includes a classroom-size (23" x 36") poster illustrating English measurements. [Did you realize that feet, gallons, and pounds are all based on 1/16 divisions? I didn't, until I studied this poster.] The Workbook itself has 22 pages of well-designed measuring activities with a complete answer key in the back. It also includes a comprehensive introduction to measuring that is essentially a scope and sequence for teaching measurement, covering the basics, fractions, scale drawing (map skills), geometric concepts, and metric/English conversion. These materials would make an excellent supplement to your comprehensive math curriculum. - Janice
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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.