Math

Consistent with many high performing international private schools and public schools in the United States, ACS uses the Common Core Standards as the baseline learning objectives for K-10 instruction in Math and in English Language Arts.

Click on this link to learn more about the Common Core Standards.

Illustrative Math

Aligned to the Common Core Standards, the primary resource for Elementary Math instruction is the Illustrative Math Program from Kendall Hunt. Click here for a program overview.

Through Illustrative Math, students are provided with daily instruction, practice, and additional challenges in a problem-based program.  In the program, "Students learn by doing math through solving problems, developing conceptual understanding, and discussing and defending their reasoning." ~Kendall Hunt