McAuliffe offers a math course that can meet the needs of your scholar. Math is the only core content area where scholars are grouped by ability. Most students are scheduled to take an on-level math course that aligns with the grade-level MA Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics. Other scholars may be scheduled to take an accelerated math course, where admission to the class is determined by a diagnostic placement test. As needed, a small group of scholars may take a substantially separate math class that is taught by a special educator.
Substantially Separate Math, is a course for scholars who require math instruction in a small group setting by a special educator. A scholar’s IEP team determines whether a scholar will be placed into this course. We recommend at least three scholars comprise the class in order for the class to exist. Otherwise, a scholar is likely recommended for a co-taught on level inclusion class.
6th Grade Math serves as a bridge between the concepts learned in elementary school and the expectations of middle and high school level math. Computation skills with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions will be further developed and reinforced. Ratios and proportions and as well as expressions and equations are other foundational units of study. Following sixth grade math, scholars are poised to take either 7th Grade Math.
6th Grade Accelerated is a course for gifted mathematicians who walk into McAuliffe with an exceptional level of competency in computational mathematics. This course requires a keen aptitude for problem-solving and abstract concepts. Scholars must demonstrate diligence in completing assignments and the ability to handle a demanding pace and workload. This course packs 6th and 7th math standards into a single year. To be placed into 6th grade Accelerated Math, scholars must take a placement test and earn a very high score on the exam. Successful completion of our accelerated courses in 6th and 7th grades places the scholar in Algebra I as an 8th grader.
Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Math Scholars entering 7th grade are scheduled to take either 7th Grade Math or 7th Grade Accelerated Math. Scholars entering 8th grade are scheduled to take either 8th Grade Math or 8th Grade Algebra I. Placements are made based on school records, including report cards and MCAS. As needed, a diagnostic placement test may be administered.