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The e-Tutor curriculum meets National Goals for Learning in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, including twenty-three subjects. It is designed for students from kindergarten through grade twelve and can be adapted for the adult learner.
e-Tutor provides age appropriate lesson modules which teach ways to understand more difficult concepts. When the student approaches a more difficult problem, perhaps in Physics, Economics or Politics, they may recall earlier learning that can provide a way to solve such a problem. Often students have difficulty linking previous learning to newer concepts.
The e-Tutor curriculum is a continuum that begins in the early years and progresses through a life time. While there is much overlap in subjects, we find it helpful to know that the simple task for the young learner of pushing a truck up a ramp (inclined plane) is a basic concept of physics that he will revisit many times in his educational experience. Although our students may find the words physics, economics and politics hard to know and understand, we as educators must be aware that these are subjects to be included in any well rounded curriculum. We want students to have a solid foundation in all subjects in order to meet success in their later learning experiences.
In Physics for example - simple machines teach about principals of physics.
In Economics - most young children play store and, the boys especially, like to play with trucks. Transportation fits int Economics, as does going to the store.
Politics - The idea of choice is not new to our young learners and although we might not call it politics, the idea that they might choose one pet over another or one friend out of many, is an example of politics Our young children vote every day on things in their every day life.
As the student progresses through the e-Tutor curriculum the courses required may be somewhat different than what they would experience in a regular public or private school. Subjects are integrated across the curricular area. For instance, Algebra is often labeled "pre-Algebra," "Algebra" or "Algebra I and II", or "Advanced Algebra". In the e-Tutor curriculum, algebraic concepts are taught throughout the subjects, Computation, Estimation, Data Analysis, Measurement, Ratio and Percentage, and Geometry. e-Tutor recommends Algebra at the eleventh grade, as the course covers the basics to calculus.
Curriculum Development
Knowledge Headquarters has developed a unique and innovative model for creating the e-Tutor educational content. The company launched LessonPro in 1999 as a new and promising application for writing online K-12 educational coursework. The purpose of the web site is to promote the highest standards for Internet-based instructional content to the educational community. Teachers from across the nation write lesson modules using the LessonPro template. Only those lesson modules that meet the standards of excellence for e-Tutor are used in the Program. The result of this innovative approach to curriculum development is a curriculum that is rich and varied, where each lesson module has its own voice.
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English reading, writing, listening, and literature
Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus
Physical Sciences
Broad range of "humanities" subjects
| Accreditation |
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What accreditation is and how it benefits you.
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| Two Programs: |
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Access all of our lesson modules, quizzes, and more.
The independent program and a personal tutor.
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