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Math Acceleration & Bridge Courses

Watch the PVPUSD Zoom webinar to learn how to navigate PVPUSD's math acceleration policies to help your child thrive.  

About Math Acceleration & Bridge Courses:

PVPUSD aims to provide opportunities for students to reach their highest potential in mathematics throughout the 6-12 Math Pathways.  Students performing above and beyond the grade level curriculum will have multiple opportunities to accelerate within the pathways through either the summer bridge opportunities or by meeting the math acceleration protocol as outlined in BP 6152.1: Placement in Mathematics Courses and AR 6152.1: Placement in Mathematics Courses. 

 

Before a student is placed on an accelerated pathway, serious efforts must be made to consider solid evidence of the student’s conceptual understanding, knowledge of procedural skills, fluency, and ability to apply mathematics.  Please honestly answer the questions on this Are you ready for acceleration questionnaire to make the best decision for the student.

 

What is Acceleration?

  • Enrollment in a study of mathematics a level (or more) ahead of the chronological age/grade placement.
  • Moving a student into next year’s mathematics standards
  • Reaching a course of study above and beyond Precalculus in High School
Math Acceleration Pathways

Recommendation to Accelerated Pathway & Bridge Opportunities - Not subject to Acceleration Protocol

At the end of 5th grade math, Math 6, or Math 7 students have the opportunity to enter the accelerated pathway by meeting the placement protocol or by completing a summer bridge course and Request for Placement form.  Please use the icons below to learn more about each individual opportunity.  
 
Each opportunity is considered 1 year accelerated and will result in the student completing either Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or AP Calculus BC, in the senior year.  
 

Acceleration Opportunities - Subject to District Acceleration Protocol

District Acceleration Protocol will begin 2024-25 school year with first cohorts entering accelerated courses as a result of the protocol in Fall 2025.  
 
Students seeking acceleration beyond the grade level curriculum with intention to surpass the completion AP Calculus BC in the senior year must meet the acceleration requirements as stated in the district acceleration protocol. 
 
Each opportunity is considered 2 years accelerated and will result in the completion of Advanced Calculus in the senior year.   
 
To access the Math Acceleration Interest Form, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/byqd7efPBk
 
To access the Khan academy classes for math acceleration in PVPUSD, go to www.Khanacademy.org/join and enter the appropriate code below. These resources will help guide you towards preparing for the exam aimed towards each acceleration into each course.
 
5th Grade Math: 366WW8DQ ​
Math 6 Accelerated: SMY36EAT​
Math 7/8 Accelerated: EBM4D96G ​