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Final (material since Midterm) Flashcards

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What are 3 definitions of Mathematics?

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-the exact science
-the handmaiden of science
-the language of science

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Who confirmed the notion of science+math?

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Paul Dirac
“God chose to create the world according to very beautiful mathematics.”

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What are the opposing views of Mathematics?

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Traditional
-Governed by absolute rules
-Practical and factual
-Useful for life
Pure
-Relative to the user
-Manipulative and theoretical
-Not related to real world

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Why study mathematics?

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-Confirms absolutes
-Prepares students for life
-Promotes logical thinking
-Includes problem solving

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Elements of Math Instruction

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-Skills
-Provide help class
-Class pace is active
-Chalkboard use
-Abundant review
-Rapid Calculations

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What are Rapid Calculations?

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Oral daily drills that are performed as a mental calculation

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What are some progressive terminologies associated with math?

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-Partner 9 with a friend
-Decompose 6
-Anchor 9 to 1

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7th-12th Math Course Sequence

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7th: Intermediate Math
8th: Pre-Algebra
9th: Algebra I
10th: Algebra II
11th: Geometry
12th: Precalculus or Business/Consumer Math

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What is taught in 7th Grade Intermediate Math?

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-Plane/solid geometry
-Probability and statistics
-Algebra

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What is taught in 8th Grade Pre-Algebra?

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-Law of Trichotomy
-Eliminating fractions and decimals
-Scientific notation
-Significant digits
-Precision/accuracy

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How is the grade determined in Math?

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-Quizzes
-Speed tests
-Tests
-Exams

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What is unique about Bible class?

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It’s the only class in the school that uses a living book.

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Describe the evangelistic opportunities that go along with Bible class.

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-Evangelistic meetings - 2nd or 3rd week
-Bible teachers meet with new students in October
-Evangelistic meetings - 2nd semester
-Bible teachers meet with new students since October

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Elements of Bible Class

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-Study time (10mins)
-Preliminaries (10mins)
-Review (5mins)
-Lesson (25mins)

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What are the keys to an effective Bible lesson?

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-Teach the Bible
-Aim at the heart through the mind
-Teach using a narrative style
-Sprinkle narrative with application

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What are some common reasons for a failed Bible lesson?

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-A lesson that drags
-Weak or ineffective applications
-Excessive applications
-Weak teaching
-Commentaries and psychology

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7th-12th Bible Curriculum Sequence

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7th: Exodus, Life of Christ
8th: Acts/Life of Paul, Joshua/Judges
9th: Kings of Israel
10th: Bible Doctrines
11th: Life Management, Life of Christ
12th: Genesis, Revelation

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18
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What determines the grade in Bible class?

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Weekly verse quizzes (2/3 of grade)
Verse and content tests (1/3 of grade)

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What are the 6 elements of English?

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  1. Grammar
  2. Literature
  3. Vocabulary
  4. Spelling
  5. Poetry
  6. Composition
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What is the definition of grammar?

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The organized method of studying the structure and use of language

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What is the definition of literature?

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The written expression of a culture

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What are the opposing views of Grammar?

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Traditional
-Prescriptive
-Based on a standard
Transformational
-Descriptive
-Relative to the user
-Language is evolving

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What are the opposing views of Literature?

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Traditional
-Whole approach
-Structuralism
Progressive
-Sectional approach
-Deconstructionism

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What is the “whole approach” associated with a traditional view of literature?

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Analyzing the literature as a whole and trying to understand what the author’s intent was

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What is the “sectional approach” associated with the progressive view of literature?

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Picking apart the literature and focusing on how you feel about the literature, regardless of the author’s intent

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26
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Why study grammar?

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-Prescribe best practice
-Language orderliness

27
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Why study literature?

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-Develop love for reading
-Develop cultural heritage
-Examples of good writing

28
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Elements of Teaching Grammar

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-Skill subject
-Explain concept
-Students practice
-Students show work

29
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Elements of Teaching Literature

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-Reading subject
-Homework for preparation
-Discuss whole selection
-7-9 learn to enjoy
-10-12 learn to value

30
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T/F: Electives at the secondary level are considered non-academic classes.

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False: Secondary electives may be academic or non-academic.

31
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What are some common electives?

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-Foreign language
-Performing arts
-Practical arts
-Physical education
-Student assistant
-Service classes

32
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Elements of Foreign Language

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-Spanish and French
-Academic skills class
-Cumulative Review (incl. Class Conversations)
-Scripture Memorization

33
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Determining the grade in foreign language

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Quiz - 1/3
Test - 1/3
Exam - 1/3

34
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What are some things to consider about secondary performing arts/music groups?

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-Participation, preparedness, practice, performance
-Music replaces study hall
-Struggling students should not be allowed to give up their study hall to participate in an elective

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What are some things to consider about secondary productions?

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-Public relations opportunity
-Winning selections
-Selection related to the setting
-Sacred component

36
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What are some things to consider about practical arts electives?

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-Non-academic skills subjects (typing, home ec., etc.)
-Student purchases materials (or charge course fee)
-Student Assistants (PE, Library, Student Receptionist, Service Classes, etc.)

37
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Do students earn credit for being student assistants?

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Yes, 1/2 credit is earned for a full year as a student assistant. Positions in yearbook and stage crew do not earn credit their first year while they’re still learning the ropes.

38
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Elements of Physical Education

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-Establish a curriculum
-Physical fitness
-Activities
-Non-academic skills class

39
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Physical Education class sequence

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-Squad lines (check dress, take attendance)
-Calisthenics
-Run a lap
-Lesson

40
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Determining the grade for Physical Education

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-Daily grade (correct equipment/dress)
-Participation
-Aerobic run
-Written tests

41
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What is the definition of history?

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-A written record of the life of mankind in God’s worldview
-The story of what man has done with the time God has given him

42
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Approach to secondary history

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-History has a beginning (Gen. 1:1)
-Develops a central theme (God’s redemptive work on the Cross)
-Has a definite end
-Progresses according to God’s plan
-Linear approach

43
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Why study History?

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-Indispensable to Christianity
-Increases our capacity for knowledge
-Gives understanding of other cultures
-Enables us to profit from past mistakes

44
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What are some mistaken views of history?

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-Cyclic: history is a series of continual cycles that man cannot do anything to change; man is victim
-Economic determinism: economic factors control the course of history; wealthy nations prosper and the poor are the victims of the wealthy; victim of environment and status
-Conflict: rich/poor, men/women, etc; everything in history is the result of conflict; stronger are the ones that prosper; survival of the fittest tendency
-Relative: gives equal value to all; trying to rewrite history to make it equal but this would give a false view of history; used as a tool to push agendas; multicultural education; no right or wrong

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Elements of History class

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-Narrative method (best teachers are story tellers)
-Perspectives
-Times: when is this occurring; sets the stage for the event; use timeliness
-Place: where history occurred; use maps and pictures
-People: who was involved in the making of the history

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History Class Sequence

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-Prayer (2-3mins)
-Check homework (3-5mins)
-Homework presentation (10mins)
-Review (4mins)
-Lesson (25-30mins)
-Assign homework (1min)

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7th-12th History Course Sequence

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7th: History of the World
8th: America: Land I Love
9th: World Geography (one semester; not history credit)
10th: World History
11th: US History
12th: Economics and Government (one semester each)

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Determining the grade in History

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Quizzes - 1/3
Tests - 1/3
Exam - 1/3

49
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Current Events in secondary History classes

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-Purpose: keep student abreast of current and national occurrences
-Discern legitimate news
-Weekly article summary (7th-10th) (rotate who presents)
-Weekly editorials (11th)
-Daily assigned summary (12th)
-Graded for completeness/neatness and accuracy in reporting

50
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What verse is associated with science class?

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Daniel 1:4
Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science.

51
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What is the definition of science?

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The study of nature for man’s benefit and God’s glory.

52
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Why teach science?

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  1. Directs students’ thoughts to our Creator
  2. Think God’s thoughts after Him
  3. Scriptural command - Genesis 1:28
53
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What are the limitations of science?

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-Human perception
-Subject to bias
-Tentative and probabilistic
-Descriptive, not prescriptive

54
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Science class sequence

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-Homework check (3-5mins)
-Homework presentation (10mins)
-Review or Quiz (4mins - more if quiz is given; take time from lesson)
-Teach new material (25-30mins)
-Assign homework (1min)

55
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Instructional approach to science

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-Lecture demonstration
-Use mathematics
-Scientific method
-Identify noteworthy scientists

56
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Describe the scientific method as discussed in class

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An approach to problem solving
-Problem
-Hypothesis
-Experimentation
-Conclusion

57
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What is the single best implementation of the scientific method?

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STEM Projects

58
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Elements of STEM Projects

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-Deadlines
-Institutional Review Board
-STEM Fair

59
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What is the purpose of the Institutional Review Board?

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Is the project…
-Legitimate
-Safe working environment
-Risk involved

60
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Who makes up the Institutional Review Board?

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Science Teachers and a Principal

61
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What does the Institutional Review Board consider when determining if a project is legitimate?

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-Are the students measuring something?
-Is the project merely a demonstration (like a solar system, volcano, etc.)

62
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What is a benefit of having STEM Fairs?

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Speaks of the rigor and integrity of the Science department

63
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Science News Articles

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A current event assignment
-After Stem Fair
-3-5 students per week
-One-page summary
-Detect evolutionary ideas

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