COURSE NO. MAT-267
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Horizons Math K
COURSE NOTES
MATH OPTIONS: “Math-U-See” manipulative/video program for the math lover or as remediation for the child who PERFORMS math without UNDERSTANDING it ~OR~ “Horizons Worktext” for a challenging, colorful, thorough worktext program ~OR~ “Saxon Math” for an inexpensive, no-frills approach.
Math should be taught 30 to 45 minutes a day, at least four days per week. Minimally, addition AND subtraction facts should be thoroughly mastered by the end of this year.
HORIZONS MATH: Advanced math program; colorful and uncrowded; spiral approach. Volume numbers do not correspond to grade levels. The worktext format eliminates transcribing errors. It contains 160 lessons plus regular review tests and final tests—too many lessons to complete in a year. Progress from one volume to the next (until you complete the series, then the student moves nicely into pre-algebra). If the student needs to be self-teaching—meaning you don’t want to TEACH math to him—move him down a level.
45-55 minutes daily, with a break during the lesson. Let the student complete as much of the lesson as he can independently; teach the rest from the teacher’s manual.
Scheduling Suggestions: 4x/wk for 30min
BOOKS AND MATERIALS
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Horizons Math : Grade K : Complete Set
Alpha Omega Publications; 2000 The concepts covered in Horizons K include: Counting 1-100 Number Recognition Number Writing Number Value Number Before, After, and Between Place Value Addition and Subtraction Money Time Calendar Number Theory Colors Shapes Size Comparisons Direction and Position Coordination |
LESSON PLANNER
WEEK A
Preparatory Week A: Use this school week to gather the materials for this course and thoroughly read the book notes, course notes, and, if applicable, the weekly lesson plan in your St. Thomas Aquinas Academy curriculum guide.
WEEK B
Preparatory Week B: Use this school week to complete Preparatory Week A and explore the materials for this course. Flip through all of this course’s materials. Make mental notes about the design and organization the resources for the course (editor’s notes, table of contents, maps, charts, forms, appendices, glossaries, bibliographies, end notes, internet supports, etc.).
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