BJU Press

Name: BJU Press
Brand: BJU Press

by BJU Press

Multi_subjectGrades Pre-K–12

BJU Press: Comprehensive Christian Multi-Subject Curriculum

BJU Press offers a complete K-12 curriculum with conservative Christian (Protestant) philosophy across all subjects. The program combines traditional textbooks with teacher's editions and provides video courses, emphasizing biblical worldview integration throughout all academic content.

Best for

Christian homeschool families seeking comprehensive K-12 curriculum with strong biblical integration, particularly those with 1-2 grade levels who can utilize the extensive teacher materials effectively

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 2 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides extensive teacher support through detailed teacher's editions and simplified lesson plans for homeschoolers. Video courses offer additional instructional support.

Teacher's editions include 'reduced images of student textbook pages' and 'essential material,' 'Teacher Edition Companions' provide 'simplified lesson plans for homeschoolers,' and video courses help with instruction

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum strongly supports direct, explicit instruction through comprehensive teacher's editions and video courses. Video instructors provide structured lesson delivery with clear guidance.

Teacher's editions contain 'essential material' and 'answer keys,' video courses 'walk students through the lessons...drawing attention to key information and tying things together,' math 'requires more direct teaching'

Individual Subject RigorStrength

Each subject area maintains strong rigor and depth, with particularly notable quality in elementary science and upper-level math. The curriculum meets grade-level expectations across all subjects.

Elementary science is among reviewer's 'Top Picks,' math 'encourages children to think and analyze through well-designed word problems,' and high school courses assume classroom-level rigor

Knowledge CoherenceNeutral

The curriculum builds systematic knowledge within individual subjects but evidence for coherent knowledge-building across academic subjects is limited. Each subject appears to follow its own scope and sequence.

Review describes subject-specific approaches like phonics program in K-1, math with manipulatives, and activity-oriented elementary science, but doesn't mention cross-subject knowledge connections

Cross Curricular IntegrationNeutral

The curriculum integrates biblical worldview across all subjects but shows limited evidence of academic cross-subject connections. Biblical teaching is woven throughout math, science, and other subjects in a cohesive manner.

Review mentions 'strong Biblical teaching incorporated in a very effective manner' and 'Biblical Worldview Shaping' across subjects

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Evidence for systematic retrieval practice and review across subjects is insufficient. The review focuses on content delivery rather than retention strategies.

Review mentions 'thought-provoking word problems' in math but doesn't describe specific retrieval practice or cumulative review strategies

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com