A Beka Book
The A Beka curriculum has been produced as an outgrowth of the Pensacola Christian School, in Pensacola, Florida, USA. This school has also given rise to the Pensacola Christian College, a tertiary institution of some 5,000 students.
A Beka curriculum is produced by Bible-believing Christians, with a strong patriotic American influence. It is a self-consciously Christian curriculum and has very strong support from Christian schools in the USA and elsewhere. The materials are beautifully produced, usually in full colour, and easily match anything on the non-Christian market. Their price structure is also very competitive, particularly in the text books, which represent excellent value for money although most are write-in texts not designed to be used again. Teacher manuals and answer keys are quite expensive. Whilst the quality of paper used is good the soft cover binding means the books will not last more than a year or two, unless treated very carefully. The academic standard of the curriculum is quite high.
Products
 | Pre-School Numbers and school readiness skills for preschoolers. |
 | Reading Primary readers covering a range of subjects. |
 | Reading Comprehension Read and Think Skill Sheets and Read and Comprehend Skill Sheets assist students in developing comprehension skills. |
 | Phonics Early phonetic instruction for Grades K–2. |
 | English/Language Abeka’s primary language course prepares students for grammar, composition and mechanics. |
 | Grammar A traditional writing and grammar course for secondary students. |
 | Literature A comprehensive secondary literature programme featuring works from some of the worlds great writers. |
 | Penmanship/Handwriting A primary curriculum to develop penmanship skills using a classic American style script. |
 | Mathematics Abeka’s mathematics curriculum spans all grades and offers well-presented lessons and options for various streams in the higher grades. |
 | Science The science programme from Abeka is one of the best on the market with excellent presentation and content. |
 | Health The primary health course focuses on personal and physical health, whilst the secondary course adds elements of personal relationships and life management. |
 | History/Geography Covers all regions of the world in physical and cultural history and geography. Well presented and structured. |
 | Economics A senior course titled Economics: Work and Prosperity. |
 | Art Abeka’s art course is mainly for primary students with a specialty book on watercolour for secondary level. |
