How do I find sample pages of curriculum on your website?
Go the Shop Curriculum page, and then select either By Subject
or By Grade. Navigate to the specific subject and grade level of the
course you are interested in. Click View Samples or Order Individual LightUnits.
On some products, you will need to click Learn More and then click
See a Sample.
For samples of Teacher's Guides and Diagnostic tests, click the See a Sample
button that appears under the image.
Samples of tracts can also be found by clicking the See a Sample button
shown under the image.
Why does some of your curriculum appear older than the rest?
Christian Light Education published its first LightUnits in 1980 under an
agreement with Alpha Omega Publications that allowed Christian Light to revise
and publish some of Alpha Omega’s material.
Christian Light later began writing its own curriculum. These new courses
were called Sunrise Edition to distinguish them from previous courses. Ever since,
we have worked nonstop to create new curriculum, releasing new courses regularly.
The following courses are not yet available in Sunrise Edition:
Bible: Grades 10-12
Math: Grades 10 and 12
Science: Grades 3, 4, 7-12
Social Studies: Grades 9-12
These older courses are printed in a single color, do not have daily lesson divisions,
and do not feature the Sunrise Edition model of incremental learning and continuous review.
Is Christian Light a Mennonite curriculum?
Christian Light is a conservative Mennonite publisher. You can learn more about what we
believe here. Like many evangelical
groups, Mennonites (also known as Anabaptists), trace their roots to the Protestant Reformation
in the 1500s.
We are privileged to serve many non-Mennonite families who appreciate our curriculum and
values. Our curriculum reflects the values of a strong work ethic, a simple lifestyle, good
stewardship, family and brotherhood, separation from the world, and returning good for evil.
You’ll notice that artwork shows Mennonite styles of dress with women wearing head coverings.
If you have any further questions about this, feel free to call, e-mail, or chat with us!
We’d like to hear from you.
What is the difference between the LightUnit study method, the Worksheet study method,
and the Textbook study method?
LightUnit Study Method: A LightUnit is a workbook that includes lesson text, exercises,
quizzes, and test all in one. Students write their answers in the LightUnit. For Reading and most
Social Studies courses, the exercises in the LightUnits are based on a reader or textbook.
Worksheet Study Method: A few courses have the option of a Worksheet study method in
addition to the LightUnit study method. Worksheets accompany a textbook or reader and are designed
for classroom environments where teachers are more actively involved in providing guidance,
instruction, and review. Quizzes and tests are sold as a separate item.
Textbook Study Method: Instead of using LightUnits or Worksheets, this study option for
Math, Social Studies, and Science courses uses exercises directly from the textbook and requires
more teacher involvement. This method is designed for classrooms where teachers are actively involved
in providing instruction and review.
How long does it take the student to work through a LightUnit?
A student needs to complete one LightUnit in each course every seventeen days in order to complete
the whole grade level in one school year while allowing for field trips or sick days.
How do I grade the student’s daily work?
The daily work between quizzes should be checked and corrected every day. The final grade for
the LightUnit is based on the LightUnit test or the average of quizzes and the LightUnit test.
Why is the LightUnit test in the middle of the LightUnit?
The LightUnit test is stapled into the middle of the LightUnit so that it can be pulled out
and stored in a secure place. Also remove the quizzes found in the back of the LightUnit (except
for some Reading LightUnits where they are in the middle with the tests). Students should not have
access to the test or the quizzes before they are ready to take them.
Where are the answers for the quizzes?
The answers to the quizzes are next to the LightUnit test answers in the middle of the answer
key. If students score their work themselves, pull out the answers to the tests and quizzes and
store them in a secure place.
How do I use the three boxes on a self check or test?
Use the first box to write down the student’s raw score (number of points correct); the second
box the percent score; and the last box the parent’s or teacher’s initials, stating they have
checked over the student’s progress.
Are Answer Keys required for Sunrise courses where the Teacher’s Guide includes answers?
Not unless you wish for the student to do his own scoring. Answers in the Teacher’s Guide (where
available) are reduced in size compared to the size of the student LightUnit.
Does Christian Light have curriculum for learning-disabled students?
Christian Light’s philosophy is that students should be placed at their independent working
level—where
they can work comfortably on their own and at their own pace. Our self-paced curriculum is often a
good
fit for learning-disabled children.
We issue a Certificate of Recognition for students who are mentally incapable of meeting our
graduation
requirements and yet have reached their highest level of achievement as assessed by the student’s
educational authorities.
