Pathways math curriculum will focus on the diverse mathematical needs of each individual child. Math skills will also be applied during our hands-on learning activities.
Elementary Curriculum Our teacher-provided elementary curriculum uses The Good and the Beautiful curriculum as its base. Our skilled teachers supplement and individualize the program as needed.
Parents may also choose to provide their own math curriculum, which would include assigning and grading the lessons. At the elementary level, we strongly encourage our students to be enrolled in teacher-provided lessons. There is a small materials fee.
Middle School Curriculum Pathways provides basic math or pre-algebra, taught by Pathways teachers. Basic math uses the curriculum Principles of Mathematics I. Pre-Algebra students use Principles of Mathematics Book II and Math Mammoth. There is a small materials fee. Advanced students may enroll in a high school math. Parent-provided math should only be chosen by parents confident in their own math abilities, willing to teach and supervise the lessons, and able to hold their students accountable. While time is provided during the Pathways' day, the student needs to know what the parents assignments and expectations for the day are.
High School Curriculum Pathways offers Algebra, Geometry, Personal Finance/Consumer Math. The high school mathematics teacher is on site at least twice weekly, assigns lesson for the other days via our FACTS platform, and is available for extra tutoring as needed. There is no extra fee for teacher provided math.
Parents may also provide parent chosen curriculum which they purchase, assign and grade. Parent-provided math should only be chosen by parents confident in their own math abilities, willing to teach and supervise the lessons, and able to hold their student accountable. While time is provided during the Pathways day, the student needs to know what the parents assignments and expectations for the day are.
Our experience has shown that students who receive direct teaching/tutoring in mathematics rather than an online program have scored better on placement tests and entrance exams. We strongly encourage using the teacher provided program.
Please keep in mind technology needs for the curriculum chosen for upper level students. It must be compatible with your student's laptop/chromebook, and if there is an audio component, students should have earbuds/headphones for listening.