Author: Leann

Written for under-performing students who haven’t done well in conventional classrooms, this high school elective course will introduce teenagers to the basic tools, skills, terms, and concepts associated with shop, home, and community facilities. Each text covers a unique topic, including auto repair, carpentry, home remodeling, electrical, and construction work; the included activity books provide fill-in-the-blank, diagram completion, reading comprehension, and matching exercises for reinforcement and reflection. Each of the 75 lessons begins with a narrative involving teenage role models who demonstrate character and skills such as courtesy, honesty, integrity and commitment. Tools are suggested, but not required. Course Kit consists of five, soft-cover, saddle-stitch books with five companion activity books, plus a Teachers Resource Kit with blackline master for activity answer keys, 15 section quizzes, 5 chapter tests with answer keys and CD-ROM for printing as needed on your computer quizzes, tests and keys.

This course is a continuation of Basic Math Skills. The style and format are identical. Content ranges from pre-algebra to introduction to basic algebra concepts. A scientific calculator is required. This course is also an excellent refresher course for persons who completed eighth grade math, but need to brush up on pre-algebra concepts before enrolling in algebra I or attempting competency exams for certification.

Key topics: polynomials—multiplication and division; FOIL, remainders, complex fractions, variable fractions, complex variables, multiple expressions, perimeter, similarity, factoring polys, reducing fractions.

This course is designed for seventh grade students in regular classrooms or individualized learning programs in which students progress through the material as rapidly as desired or as slowly as necessary. The course consists of six, soft-cover student texts with six companion activity books in saddle-stitch format. Every lesson begins with theme art and an engaging narrative from “Professor K” designed to draw students into the lesson. The course covers basic math concepts beginning with simple properties and extending through calculations of powers and roots, percentages, volume, weight, temperature, area, and unknowns. Students receive a solid foundation in scientific notation, metric systems, basic geometry, graphs, square and cube roots, PEMDAS, grouping, fractions, decimals, percent and interest. Students learn how to understand and complete word problems, especially those types which appear on state academic assessments.

This course teaches through four high-interest “text” booklets, which provide a study of the major world authors who were “firsts” in their fields of philosophy, politics, science, religion, drama, poetry, and novels from the Dark Ages into Modern Times, with an emphasis on oral cultural traditions and literary characteristics.

Four activity books correspond to each text, and include fill-in-the-blank, true/false, multiple choice, and matching type questions that test the student’s knowledge of the concepts and Life Principles taught in the texts.

Non-reproducible pages, stapled bindings, paper covers. Suggested for Grades 12 remedial. Designed to cover one year. 4 Texts, 4 Activity Books, and 1 Teacher’s Resource Packet included.

The English III: Writing Skills course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) continues to build on earlier courses with a strong focus on writing skills. This course was designed to help students who’ve been identified as exhibiting weak composition skills; it’s recommended for use as a grade 11 remedial language arts curriculum.
Five text books feature the readings for the course. Together they cover different genres of writing; writing techniques that equip students to craft strong sentences and paragraphs; literary concepts such as cause and effect, logic, premises, and comparison; and more.

5 Chapters; non-reproducible pages, paper covers with magazine-style stapled bindings. Suggested for Grade 11 remedial. Designed to cover one year.

The English II: Composition course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) will continue to develop language arts skills by teaching students how to build strong writing skills in various contexts. This course was designed to help students who’ve been identified as exhibiting weak composition skills; it’s recommended for use as a grade 10 remedial writing curriculum.
This course teaches through five high-interest “text” booklets, which cover crafting strong sentence and paragraphs; how to write effective poems, letters, essays, narratives, articles, and research papers; how literary concepts such as cause and effect are used; parts of speech; spelling and pronunciation; and more.

Non-reproducible pages, stapled bindings, paper covers. Suggested for Grade 10 remedial. Designed to cover one year. 5 Texts, 5 Activity Books, and 1 Teacher’s Resource Packet included.

The English I: Language Skills course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) develops language arts skills reviewing the parts of speech and their application, alongside a focus on strong writing skills. This course was designed to help students who’ve been identified as exhibiting weak composition skills; it’s recommended for use as a grade 9 remedial language arts curriculum.

5 Chapters; non-reproducible pages, stapled bindings, paper covers. Suggested for Grades 9 remedial. Designed to cover one year.

The English: Grammar Skills course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) develops language arts skills through a focus on the parts of speech, grammar, and strong writing skills. This course was designed to help students who’ve been identified as exhibiting weak composition skills; it’s recommended for use as a grade 8 remedial language arts curriculum.

5 Chapters; 75 lessons; non-reproducible pages, paper covers with magazine-style stapled bindings. Suggested for Grade 8 remedial. Designed to cover one year.

The Precepts of Anatomy and Physiology course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) will introduce students to the design of the human body, including body systems, organs, hormones, diseases, and more. Illustrations and diagrams enhance understanding and appreciation each element of the body. Perfect as a slow introduction to the topic, or for students who need remedial help!
Two text books are included with the readings for the course. Precepts of Anatomy & Physiology Text Chapter 1 covers the endocrine system, nervous system, skeletal system, muscular system, and more. Precepts of Anatomy & Physiology Text Chapter 2 covers the circulatory system, digestive system, immune system, and the reproductive system.

30 lessons in all; non-reproducible pages, stapled binding, paper cover. Grades 7-12 remedial.

The Integrated Physics and Chemistry course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) will introduce students to the people, places, and principles of physics and chemistry, including the scientists whose discoveries we rely upon today. This course has deliberately avoided complex math in order to draw students into high-school level science; it’s therefore perfect as a slow introduction to the topic, or for students who need remedial help! It can be used for pre-high school students, or for high school (recommended Grades 9-10 remedial).

12 Chapters with 180 lessons; non-reproducible pages, stapled bindings, paper covers. Suggested for Grades 9-10 remedial. Designed to cover two years.

The Natural Science Mysteries course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) will introduce students to earth science and life science. This course can accommodate students who struggled through other science courses due to reading levels; the high-interest adventure vignettes help young people solve mysteries through the scientific method and by applying positive character traits. This course would work as a slow introduction to the topic, or for struggling students who require additional help. Recommended for 8th grade remedial.

Set includes 5 Chapters plus 5 Activity Books and 1 Teacher’s Resource Kit; non-reproducible pages, paper covers with magazine-style stapled bindings. Suggested for Grade 8 remedial. Designed to cover one year.

The Basic Science Mysteries course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) studies the mysteries we associate with all kinds of science; the body, universe, plants, chemistry and more. This course is perfect as a slow introduction or for struggling learners; it’s recommended for use as a grade 7 remedial science curriculum.

Set includes 5 Chapters plus 5 Activity Books and 1 Teacher’s Resource Kit; non-reproducible pages, paper covers with magazine-style stapled bindings. Suggested for Grade 7 remedial. Designed to cover one year.