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What MakesHorizons Effective?Engaging lessons and a variety of activities make learning fun, andcomplete teacher materials make it easy to ensure your student’s progress.Since teacher/student interaction is an integral part of this program, boththe teacher and student materials are necessary for a comprehensiveexposure to concepts.Not every child learns as easily with one given method of presentation.Therefore, Horizons incorporates a balance of the best methods ofinstruction.Higher Reasoning AbilitiesAnalytical reasoning skills are used in making daily decisions.Beginning with the intro duction of each concept, Horizons teachesthese thinking skills to help students gain a complete under standing ofthe concept. Students begin to reason from the principles taught inHorizons lessons and apply them to real-life situations.“Hands-On” Learning (Manipulatives)Some students can better visualize the application of principles byphysically demonstrating them. Hands-on learning, or tactile memory,is included in Horizons through the use of manipulatives.Teacher’s Guides contain daily lists of activities and inexpensivematerials which can be used for hands-on learning.Memorization and DrillHorizons Mathematics stresses memorization of basic math facts andcomputational skills. Students will progress rapidly when they caninstantly recall basic math facts. A built-in repetition/review cyclemakes the process simple to follow. Drill is used to reinforce theconcepts being introduced.Language SkillsHorizons language curricula contain concepts designed toencourage and enrich basic language proficiency. The colorful andcomprehensive lessons in the Phonics and Reading, Spelling andVocabulary, and Penmanship programs make learning communicationbasics fun. Vocabulary is broadened while learning spelling skills.Practicing spelling, printing, and cursive writing help youngerchildren learn written communication. The Phonics and Readingprogram builds essential skills needed in the early elementary years.What Makes HorizonsTeacher’s Guides so Unique?The Teacher’s Guide Is Complete and User-friendlyThe sequence of each Horizons Teacher’s Guide will take you step-by-stepthrough an entire year. It contains activities not found in the student textsthat are important for the accomplishment of the curriculum objectives. Italso contains many extra features that you can choose to customize or adaptto your own style of teaching.Concepts and Objectives Are Clearly Defined andSimply StatedThe concepts covered in each lesson are defined and listed in the order inwhich they appear. Expectations for student performance and progress aregiven for each lesson. Should a student fall behind, diagnosis and remedyare easily accomplished. There are even helps like the Appearance ofConcepts table to tell you exactly where each concept is used.Readiness Evaluation Test IncludedA readiness evaluation test is included in the Teacher’s Guide for MathGrades 1-6. This test is designed to help you know the strengths andweaknesses of each student at the beginning of each grade level.Complete Daily Lesson Guides Eliminate TeacherGuessworkEach activities section provides detailed instructions that take theguesswork out of teaching. The items in this section of the Teacher’sGuide directly correlate to the activities in the student book. Instructionalexamples are pro vided for activities. Materials and equipment needed toteach are clearly listed.Teaching Tips Help the Veteran and the NoviceTeacherAny teacher can be a “pro” by using these step-by-step tips on activitiesfor each lesson. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a novice, you’llappreciate the hours of time-saving organization this resource provides.Worksheets Provide Proper Drill and PracticeReproducible worksheets provide drill for initial learning, extra practice,or individual challenges. Easy access to answers for the student lessons isprovided in a handy format in your Teacher’s Guide.Note: These details do not pertain to Horizons Physical Education and Health.3