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Glossary of Terms
Academic Balance.
Achieved when a student is working in all subjects at the same rate on academic grade level.
Academic Projection.
A year-by-year and course-by-course outline of what a high school student must complete to receive a diploma.
AcceleRECORDS Management System (AMS).
A computer program designed to keep school records for those schools using the School of Tomorrow program. Requires IBM-compatible computer with a hard drive.
Activity Pacs.
Beginning at the eighth level, social studies and science PACEs contain a consumable pop-out packet of activities to be used in conjunction with a Text the student may keep for future reference.
Character Development Cartoons.
A short cartoon strip presenting one of 60 ideal biblical traits. This trait is introduced at the beginning of each PACE and is illustrated throughout the PACE.
Checkup.
A mini-test appearing periodically throughout a PACE. The student completes the Checkup to test for mastery of the concepts.
Computer Video Interactive (CVI).
A method of instruction developed by School of Tomorrow incorporating School of Tomorrow's multimedia conversion kit. Utilizes sound, full-motion video, color graphics, and computer.
Diagnosis.
A process of determining a student's academic strengths and weaknesses by use of diagnostic tests. This testing assists a supervisor in accurately placing a student in the curriculum.
Gap PACEs.
PACEs assigned to strengthen specific skill weaknesses revealed by diagnostic testing.
Goals.
Daily assignments a student must complete in each subject.
Individualized Learning.
Learning based upon individual capabilities of a student.
Level.
The point at which academic mastery is possible (not based on chronological age).
Mini-classes.
Small groups of students drilling on a specific skill or interest area.
Monitor.
A staff person assisting in a Learning Center with such duties as goal checking and answering nonacademic questions.
Multimedia-CVI.
School of Tomorrow's multimedia computer system used to teach academic subjects such as
Algebra I and II, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Uses an IBM-compatible computer, a video interface card, and a video player. Uses video cassettes of lecture material and diskettes containing student activities.
Multitrack.
Meeting academic needs of above average, average, and below average students.
PACE.
Each booklet or unit of School of Tomorrow curriculum is referred to as a PACE. There are twelve units to one year of subject material.
PACEware.
Interactive software developed by School of Tomorrow to provide instruction or test mastery. Used with IBM-compatible computers.
Scope and Sequence.
A PACE-by-PACE, level-by-level, statement of academic material being covered.
Score Key.
An answer booklet that corresponds to each PACE.
Self Test.
A pretest at the end of each PACE, reviewing and testing all concepts taught in the unit.Taken before the final Test.
Supervisor.
An instructor in a Learning Center who concentrates on students' academic needs.
Text Pac.
A reusable booklet or unit of course academic material. Used in conjunction with an Activity Pac.
Word Builder.
A series of animated computer programs designed to improve student vocabulary and
spelling skills. Requires IBM-compatible computer.
Word Building.
A course equivalent to spelling plus etymology. Teaches spelling rules and their exceptions, word origins and meanings, and functions of words. Provides appropriate drills following the instruction on each spelling rule.
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