Principles of Mathematics Book 2 (Teacher Guide)

Teacher Guide for Book 2 of the <Principles of Mathematics - Biblical Worldview Curriculum for junior high!

Here at last is a math curriculum with a biblical worldview focus that will help students understand why they’re learning what they’re learning, and ultimately why math matters, how to apply what they’re learning outside a textbook, and, above all, see God’s handiwork in math and His creation. The resources in the Teacher Guide will help students master and apply the skills learned in the Student Textbook.

What does this workbook include?

• Worksheets, Quizzes, and Tests: These perforated, three-hole punched pages help provide practice on the principles taught in the main student text.
• Answers Keys: The answers are included for the worksheets, quizzes, and tests found in this Teacher Guide.
• Schedule: A suggested calendar schedule is provided for completing the material in one year, though this can be adapted to meet individual student needs.

Are there any prerequisites for this course?
This curriculum is aimed at grades 6-8 (pre-algebra), fitting into most math approaches the year or two years prior to starting high school algebra. If following traditional grade levels, Book 1 should be completed in grade 6 or 7, and Book 2 in grade 7 or 8.

[Book 2] It is strongly recommended that students complete Book 1 before beginning Book 2: Principles of Mathematics- Biblical Worldview Curriculum as math builds on itself. Students don’t just learn how to manipulate numbers on paper, but starting with arithmetic and laying the groundwork for geometry and algebra (covered in year 2), this curriculum both firms up the foundational concepts and prepares students for upper-level math in a logical, step-by-step way that helps students understand concepts, build problem-solving skills, and see how different aspects of math connect.

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