Math 6 Student Edition 4th Edition

We are pleased to be able to distribute BJU Press curriculum to our customers. Published by a Christian university located in South Carolina, BJU Press produces and markets curriculum materials for Christian schools as well as home schools. Probably the most homeschool-friendly full-curriculum supplier, they have not only accommodated homeschoolers, but have continually worked to make their materials better suited to the homeschooling family. Many of their courses now contain manuals written specifically for the home school setting, and visuals and supplemental materials have been "pared down" from the bulkier visuals still used in classrooms. While other curriculum suppliers initially frowned on distributing teacher materials to homeschoolers, and provided only expensive classroom versions, Bob Jones quickly embraced homeschoolers, readily allowing them access to teacher's editions and, eventually, producing less expensive spiral-bound or paperbound versions to save money for homeschooling families. One of the strengths of the Bob Jones program is the teaching of concepts, rather than the rote how-to-solve-it approach. Also, Christian principles and character traits are assumed and integrated throughout the program. Each level is themed, providing a motivational learning context. Lessons are "spiraled", meaning topics are reviewed throughout each level, delving a little deeper each time. Lesson exercises consist mainly of practice for that lesson, not a review of previous lessons or chapters. However, topics are not covered, then left forever; they reappear in more complexity throughout the course, allowing for more practice. We have long been fans of Bob Jones curriculum materials, having used courses in almost every subject area for one child or another through the years. In our particular situation (seven children, Mom and Dad sharing in teaching as well as in running Rainbow Resource Center), a well-constructed, teacher-ready course can be a God-send. Although we have used a variety of methods and curriculums in our homeschool through the years (and continue to do so), we strongly feel that the Bob Jones materials we have used have helped to produce excellent, college-ready students. Unless you have a particularly strong aversion to textbooks of any kind, at any level, we highly recommend these materials to you.

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 5^th 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. 

Math 6 reviews previously taught concepts including fractions, percents, ratio, probability, measurement, and introduces new ones such as statistics and graphs, solving for variables in an equation, and more. A biblical worldview is evident. Two editions are currently available, with the 3^rd edition aligning with the online Video Course from BJU Press. Components between editions may be compatible if parents set aside time to manage editions. The Homeschool Kit includes the 2 Volume Teacher Editions, Student Edition, Assessments, and Assessments Key.  

Updated to reflect current standards, Math 6 4^th edition retains the rigorous instruction that we have come to appreciate from Bob Jones Press. The 4^th edition reflects various changes based on current standards and includes four STEM lessons, “math talk” features, and application of a biblical worldview of mathematics to real-world problems. 

Studying math concepts through a biblical lens, this academically rigorous program by Bob Jones University engages students to learn new math concepts through a variety of avenues. There are also several revisions in this new edition. Special lessons that emphasize STEM related topics are featured in a few chapters. Each chapter begins with an essential question such as "How can we use geometry to describe the world around us?" and is answered at a later point. A short, open-ended question called "Math Talks" has been added to foster critical thinking skills. Biblical worldview themes have been highlighted to help students learn to apply a strong biblical worldview of math to real-world problems. Different teaching strategies have also been added to the teacher guide to provide variety within the lessons. Instructional materials for the course include the Student Edition, Teacher Editions Part 1 & 2, Assessments, and Assessment Answer Key. These items are sold in a homeschool kit or can be purchased separately.

Each lesson in the softcover Student Edition covers about 2 pages, and provides explanation, example problems, and exercises. Students complete the problems on a separate sheet of paper in this nonconsumable textbook. Chapters end with a chapter review and cumulative review. Daily reviews for each lesson are in the back of the book. These exercises review concepts previously taught.

The spiral-bound Teacher Editions are divided into semesters. All materials needed are listed at the beginning of the lesson. Chapters begin with objectives, list of skills taught, and a chapter essential question. Every lesson involves discussion (Engage), direct instruction or activities (Instruct), student work (Apply), and a quiz or test (Assess) after some lessons. Detailed lesson plans make it very easy for the parent to use. A reduced copy of the student edition is included with answers and solutions to word problems and other math procedures are included in the Solutions section. Instructional Aids are in the back. HomeschoolHub.com provides homeschool parents with digital resources corresponding to the teacher guide as well as a digital scheduler and gradebook. AfterSchoolHelp.com provides video lessons and additional practice for major concepts.

Lightly bound Assessments include all quizzes and tests. Directions on when to administer the quiz or test are at the bottom of each page. Quizzes contain about 12-15 problems while chapter tests vary. Assessments are nonreproducible. The Assessment Key includes a copy of the test/quiz with answers.