Test 3 Flashcards
When did Pensacola Christian Grade School start?
1954
When were PCC and the Campus Church started?
1974
What verses are associated with the Christian Education Mandate?
Deuteronomy 6:7
Proverbs 22:6
II Timmothy 3:15-17
Where does all truth come from?
God. Teachers build from there.
What is a Curriculum?
a Collection of educational resources
What is the purpose of a lesson plan?
I provides the WHAT, WHEN, and HOW you will teach.
Describe how a teacher should use curriculum for the first three years of using it.
First year—follow closely
Second year—gain confidence
Third year and beyond—use as a guide; add additional ideas
Always be _____!
prepared
Teach to the _____. Help the _____. Challenge the _____.
average
strugglers
advanced
What is themes important subject?
Bible
What is the goal of Bible class?
Salvation and Spiritual growth. It is taught daily in the classroom or through chapel
What are the skills subjects?
Arithmetic and Grammar
_____ are rule-governed activities.
Skills subjects (arithmetic and grammar)
What is history and how is it taught?
Record of God’s plan for mankind; taught in narrative style.
What is science and how is it taught?
Universe is direct creation of God; refutes secular evolution; lecture style
What is phonics?
the most logical and orderly way to teach reading in an alphabetic language
What is the goal of reading?
to read the Bible independently and with understanding
What grade is not required by law?
K4
T/F: There is an entrance test in K4.
False
K4 starts with knowing _____.
nothing
What are the K4 skills taught?
readiness activities
What is the most important academic subject?
Phonics/Reading
Describe how K4 is taught writing.
cursive, but mostly tracing
Describe how K4 is taught numbers.
count to 100
What is the first grade required by law?
K5
How often are report cards issued in Kindergarten and early Elementary?
Every 6 weeks
T/F: K5 classes are pretty much the same as K4 classes but K4 tends to only go so far.
True
When does homework begin?
K5 spring (reading hw 2x a week)
What is the most important elementary grade?
First grade
How is the first 30 minutes of the day spent starting in 1st grade?
Bible
Describe how First Grade is taught Phonics.
entire scope of sounds taught
Describe how First Grade Is taught Reading.
Reading groups twice a day (divided by reading ability)
Describe how first Grade is taught Spelling/Language.
begins in Phonics
Describe how first Grade is taught cursive.
All cursive formations taught
How is first grade given homework?
Daily reading hw; spelling hw once a week
When do Mental arithmetic/rapid calculations begin?
First Grade
Describe how Second Grade is taught Phonics/Reading.
Review and application year for phonics/reading
Describe how Kindergarten through Second Grade is taught Science/History.
Science/history are an extension of reading program
How is Second Grade given homework?
Reading HW nightly; spelling HW once a week
What skill is emphasized in Arithmetic in Second Grade?
Borrowing
What is the transitional grade for elementary (early elementary to later)?
Third grade
Which grades “learn to read” and which “read to learn”?
K-2: learn to read
3-6: read to learn
In what grade to Science/ Health/History become independent subjects?
Third Grade
In what grade does class reading replace reading groups?
Third Grade
When do quizzes begin?
Third Grade
How is homework given in Third Grade?
Reading HW nightly; Selling HW twice a week
When do Spelling trial tests begin?
Third Grade
What skill is emphasized in Arithmetic in Third Grade?
Division
When do students receive 9 week report cards?
4th-6th Grade
In upper elementary, what three subjects content deepen and become taught all year long?
Science, History, and Health
How often are Math tests given in Upper Elementary as opposed to weekly ones in Lower Elementary?
bi-weekly
When does Study Hall start?
Upper Elementary (in the p.m.)