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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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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?
Picking apart the literature and focusing on how *you* feel about the literature, regardless of the author's intent
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Why study grammar?
-Prescribe best practice -Language orderliness
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Why study literature?
-Develop love for reading -Develop cultural heritage -Examples of good writing
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Elements of Teaching Grammar
-Skill subject -Explain concept -Students practice -Students show work
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Elements of Teaching Literature
-Reading subject -Homework for preparation -Discuss whole selection -7-9 learn to enjoy -10-12 learn to value
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T/F: Electives at the secondary level are considered non-academic classes.
False: Secondary electives may be academic or non-academic.
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What are some common electives?
-Foreign language -Performing arts -Practical arts -Physical education -Student assistant -Service classes
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Elements of Foreign Language
-Spanish and French -Academic skills class -Cumulative Review (incl. Class Conversations) -Scripture Memorization
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Determining the grade in foreign language
Quiz - 1/3 Test - 1/3 Exam - 1/3
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What are some things to consider about secondary performing arts/music groups?
-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?
-Public relations opportunity -Winning selections -Selection related to the setting -Sacred component
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What are some things to consider about practical arts electives?
-Non-academic skills subjects (typing, home ec., etc.) -Student purchases materials (or charge course fee) -Student Assistants (PE, Library, Student Receptionist, Service Classes, etc.)
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Do students earn credit for being student assistants?
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.
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Elements of Physical Education
-Establish a curriculum -Physical fitness -Activities -Non-academic skills class
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Physical Education class sequence
-Squad lines (check dress, take attendance) -Calisthenics -Run a lap -Lesson
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Determining the grade for Physical Education
-Daily grade (correct equipment/dress) -Participation -Aerobic run -Written tests
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What is the definition of history?
-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
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Approach to secondary history
-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
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Why study History?
-Indispensable to Christianity -Increases our capacity for knowledge -Gives understanding of other cultures -Enables us to profit from past mistakes
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What are some mistaken views of history?
-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
-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
-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
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
Quizzes - 1/3 Tests - 1/3 Exam - 1/3
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Current Events in secondary History classes
-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
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What verse is associated with science class?
Daniel 1:4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science.
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What is the definition of science?
The study of nature for man's benefit and God's glory.
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Why teach science?
1. Directs students' thoughts to our Creator 2. Think God's thoughts after Him 3. Scriptural command - Genesis 1:28
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What are the limitations of science?
-Human perception -Subject to bias -Tentative and probabilistic -Descriptive, not prescriptive
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Science class sequence
-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)
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Instructional approach to science
-Lecture demonstration -Use mathematics -Scientific method -Identify noteworthy scientists
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Describe the scientific method as discussed in class
An approach to problem solving -Problem -Hypothesis -Experimentation -Conclusion
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What is the single best implementation of the scientific method?
STEM Projects
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Elements of STEM Projects
-Deadlines -Institutional Review Board -STEM Fair
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What is the purpose of the Institutional Review Board?
Is the project... -Legitimate -Safe working environment -Risk involved
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Who makes up the Institutional Review Board?
Science Teachers and a Principal
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What does the Institutional Review Board consider when determining if a project is legitimate?
-Are the students *measuring* something? -Is the project merely a demonstration (like a solar system, volcano, etc.)
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What is a benefit of having STEM Fairs?
Speaks of the rigor and integrity of the Science department
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Science News Articles
A current event assignment -After Stem Fair -3-5 students per week -One-page summary -Detect evolutionary ideas

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