K-12 Plan For A Christ Centered Education

Here at Schamelot we take a living books approach to education, allowing for lots of free time to explore, create, experiment, imagine, and cultivate the virtues, particularly piety, obedience and diligence. What is called "The Charlotte Mason Method" permeates our homeschool philosophy, and Kolbe Academy and Mother of Divine Grace are the spring boards for our curriculum, which I put together for each child each year. I hope you will find something I have shared helpful to your homeschooling adventure! (scroll down after clicking a link)

Catechism and Character Formation

Science and Natural History

Mathematics

Language Arts and Literature

History and Geography

Music and Art

Scheduling


Friday, August 17, 2007

Mathematics

Mathematics:

We begin using Math U See as soon as they start asking to "do school." The manipulative approach to math is irreplaceable, in my opinion, and I have found that Math U See has even given me a clearer understanding of what one is actually doing when borrowing, carrying, multiplying fractions, and working out algebraic equations, etc. Our mathematical goals are to complete Algebra II and Geometry. I do not feel the need to make sure that all or any of our children comlete higher mathematics like Trigonometry and Calculus before graduating high school. They can study these subjects through our local community college (which recognizes dual enrollment) if they are so inclined to do so during their high school years, or wait until they go to college.

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