Acceleration is an instructional strategy that involves teaching content at an advanced pace, often at least one grade level ahead of the standard curriculum. Accelerated Mathematics is designed for gifted and talented students who demonstrate exceptional mathematical understanding, problem-solving abilities, and reasoning skills. Eligible students typically grasp concepts quickly, recognize patterns, and make connections across disciplines and mathematical operations. They progress through critical objectives, aligned with the Common Core State Standards, at an accelerated rate.

Eligibility Criteria

• On Grade Level: Students scoring above the 50th percentile but below the 80th percentile on a nationally normed test.

• One Grade Above: Students scoring between the 80th and 98th percentiles.

• Two Grades Above: Students scoring at the 99th percentile.

 

We accept the following standardized tests: FAST, Iowa Test, aimswebPlus, MAP Test, PSAT, iReady, or other similar nationally standardized achievement tests.

Please email a copy of your child’s test results to poesschool@gmail.com

Successful Candidates Exhibit:

• Advanced problem-solving and abstract reasoning skills

• Strong spatial and visualization abilities

• A high level of interest in mathematics

• Self-motivation and a strong work ethic

• Organizational and independent learning skills

• The ability to clearly communicate mathematical ideas in writing

• Academic maturity beyond their age level