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Math-U-See Alpha Set
SKU
MUSALP
Grade K-1
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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.
Our Price
$207.30 $207.30 $186.57
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Replaces previous item #016668 - Math-U-See Alpha Universal Set. See set contents below.
- Includes everything necessary for success with the Math-U-See Alpha program: Online Instruction with Video, Instruction Manual, Integer Block Kit, and the Math-U-Set Alpha Student Workbook and Tests
- Math-U-See is an interactive, hands-on math approach for mastery of math concepts from elementary through middle school
- Math-U-See Alpha focuses on mastery of single-digit addition and subtraction
Description
Math-U-See Alpha focuses on the mastery of single-digit addition and subtraction using visual representation, hands-on manipulatives, and practice problems. Other topics covered include place value, solving for an unknown addend, telling and writing time (hours and minutes), skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s, measurements, geometric shapes, and fractions (1/4 and ½). The Math-U-See Alpha Set includes all the required components: Math-U-See Integral Block Kit, Math-U-See Alpha Student Workbook and Tests, Math-U-See Alpha Online Instruction with Video, and the Math-U-See Alpha Instruction Manual. For families who already own the Integer Block Kit, we offer the Alpha Set (no Integer Blocks). Optionally, the Math-U-See Alpha DVD is available for families who prefer to use DVD instruction instead of online instructional videos.
Publisher's Description of Math-U-See Alpha Set
Empower your student with this comprehensive set designed to provide everything you need to get started in the Alpha level of Math-U-See. The Alpha Set comes complete with every component necessary for instruction, including Instruction Manual, online lesson videos, Student Workbook, Tests booklet, and Integer Block Kit.
In this level, you’ll use systematic teaching strategies to help your student confidently explore single-digit addition and subtraction.
The Math-U-See Set is ideal for instructors who are new to Math-U-See or do not own any of the components necessary for the Alpha level.
Category Description for Math-U-See Alpha
Major concepts mastered include place value, single-digit addition and subtraction, and solving for the unknown addend. Additional topics include time (hours and minutes), shapes, measurement (length), skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s and 100s, word problems and understanding halves and fourths.
All lessons follow a similar format – watch the DVD lesson (parent first and then child/ parent), work through lesson examples in the instruction manual together, and complete worksheets. Each lesson concludes with a test. Cumulative unit tests are scheduled regularly to assure students retain previous teaching. A final test concludes the course and covers all concepts taught.Details
| Product Format: | Product Bundle |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-1 |
| Brand: | Rainbow Resource Center |
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