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    Accelerated K–8

    Math Curriculum

    A comprehensive, accelerated mathematics program designed to challenge and inspire young minds through innovative problem-solving approaches and deep conceptual understanding.

    K + 1st

    Accelerated Kindergarten

    Beast Academy 2A preparatory puzzles

    Key Concepts

    Count to 120, skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s
    Understand addition and subtraction using objects and drawings
    Identify and describe 2D and 3D shapes
    Measure length using non-standard units
    Compare numbers (greater/less than)
    Early logic puzzles and spatial reasoning
    Story-based problem solving with visual models
    Engaging puzzles to develop mathematical habits of mind
    1st + 2nd

    Accelerated 1st Grade

    Beast Academy 2A/2B for enrichment

    Key Concepts

    Fluent addition/subtraction within 1000
    Place value up to 1000 (hundreds, tens, ones)
    Intro to multiplication through grouping and arrays
    Understanding coins, time to nearest 5 minutes
    Simple bar graphs and picture graphs
    Challenging word problems with multiple solution paths
    Foundations of mathematical logic and number games
    Visualization and pattern recognition with early AoPS-style tasks
    2nd + 3rd

    Accelerated 2nd Grade

    Beast Academy 2A–3D; preview McDougal Course 1

    Key Concepts

    Master multiplication/division within 100
    Fractions: halves, thirds, fourths
    Tell and write time to the minute
    Measure and estimate lengths in standard units
    Understand area and perimeter basics
    Beast Academy problem-solving approach: visual puzzles, logic riddles, and comics
    In-depth practice with fewer problems but greater depth
    Emphasis on conceptual understanding before procedural fluency
    3rd + 4th

    Accelerated 3rd Grade

    McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 1 (selected units)

    Key Concepts

    Multi-digit multiplication/division
    Fractions: addition, subtraction, equivalence
    Decimal understanding (tenths/hundredths)
    Geometry: angles, lines, symmetry
    Charts: line plots, pictographs, bar graphs
    Beast Academy problem-solving approach: visual puzzles, logic riddles, and comics
    In-depth practice with fewer problems but greater depth
    Emphasis on conceptual understanding before procedural fluency
    4th + 5th

    Accelerated 4th Grade

    McDougal Littell Course 1 (full) & preview Course 2

    Key Concepts

    Perform all four operations with decimals to hundredths
    Add/subtract fractions with unlike denominators
    Multiply fractions and decimals
    Understand volume and use formulas
    Graph points on coordinate planes
    Beast Academy problem-solving approach: visual puzzles, logic riddles, and comics
    In-depth practice with fewer problems but greater depth
    Emphasis on conceptual understanding before procedural fluency
    5th + 6th

    Accelerated 5th Grade

    McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 2

    Key Concepts

    Ratios and rates, unit conversions
    Intro to variables and algebraic expressions
    Operate with multi-digit decimals
    Negative numbers and coordinate plane
    Area, surface area, and volume of figures
    AoPS-style problem solving: proofs, number theory, and deep algebra reasoning
    Use of challenging problems that require multiple steps and creative thinking
    Socratic questioning and emphasis on written mathematical communication
    6th + 7th

    Accelerated 6th Grade

    McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 3

    Key Concepts

    Fractions, decimals, and percent conversions
    One-variable equations and inequalities
    Proportional relationships
    Operations with integers and rational numbers
    Intro geometry: angles, circles, area/surface area
    AoPS-style problem solving: proofs, number theory, and deep algebra reasoning
    Use of challenging problems that require multiple steps and creative thinking
    Socratic questioning and emphasis on written mathematical communication
    7th + 8th + Pre-Algebra

    Accelerated 7th Grade

    McDougal Littell Algebra 1 (honors pacing)

    Key Concepts

    Linear equations and systems
    Function concepts and graphing
    Pythagorean Theorem and geometry with coordinates
    Probability models and statistics
    Scientific notation and exponents
    AoPS-style problem solving: proofs, number theory, and deep algebra reasoning
    Use of challenging problems that require multiple steps and creative thinking
    Socratic questioning and emphasis on written mathematical communication
    Algebra 1

    Honors 8th Grade

    McDougal Littell Algebra 1 (complete) + preview Geometry/Algebra 2

    Key Concepts

    Linear, exponential, and quadratic functions
    Polynomials and factoring
    Solving systems of equations algebraically and graphically
    Radicals and irrational numbers
    Data analysis, correlation, and basic trigonometry
    AoPS-style problem solving: proofs, number theory, and deep algebra reasoning
    Use of challenging problems that require multiple steps and creative thinking
    Socratic questioning and emphasis on written mathematical communication

    Empowering Mathematical Excellence

    Our accelerated curriculum combines the best of Beast Academy's engaging approach with rigorous mathematical foundations, preparing students for advanced mathematical thinking.