Research and Development

A Beka Book textbooks, curriculums, and materials are based on results from reliable studies for traditional best practices (as opposed to a theoretical, experimental approach) and are validated by the measured success of thousands of students over decades of time.

The educational approach is founded on biblical principles that address the nature of the learner and learning, the nature of truth and authority, and what is important to learn and know.

Development Process		Our process demonstrates academic integrity, content research, trial testing, and ongoing evaluation to provide the very best in Christian educational materials
	Needs Assessment	Creation based on current scholastic requirements and the needs assessment of Christian education.
	Research	Careful research into the selection and treatment of topics based on their overall fit into the K–12 scope and sequence with respect to sequential progression and age appropriateness.
	Writing and Illustrating	Textbooks, teaching resources, and assessments actually written and edited by master teachers who have successfully taught in the field. Supporting media and illustrations also developed concurrently.
	Ongoing Development	Editorial and research teams assist writers through ongoing development to corroborate, review, and polish content and technical changes for readability, style, and form.
	Initial Printing	Layout and design finalized and approved for initial printing and piloting.
	Pilot	Textbooks and materials are piloted at Pensacola Christian Academy. Continuous feedback from active teaching professionals is provided along the way.
	Revision	Editorial team makes necessary revisions to insure maximum readability, academic rigor, assessment validity, and student appeal.
	Publication	Final Editorial approval and release for publication.