IN THE COURT OF MATHEMATICS
Case: ACARA v9 — Student: 15‑year‑old Accelerated Learner
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
This one‑year prospectus prescribes AoPS Prealgebra (if gaps persist) then Introduction to Algebra with Introduction to Geometry run concurrently. Cue wistful jingle.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES (ACARA v9)
Number & Algebra: fractions, exponents, ratios, linear and quadratic reasoning. Measurement & Geometry: similarity, congruence, circles, power of a point, trig basics. Statistics & Probability: counting, probability, descriptive stats. Reasoning: proof, modelling, contest strategies.
COURSE PLAN
Stage 1: Intensive Prealgebra (2–4 sections/week, Alcumus). Stage 2: Transition to Introduction to Algebra; keep Geometry 1–2 sessions/week; weekly mixed assessments.
MOTION FOR RELIEF
Targets: Alcumus mastery ≈90%, timed mixed tests ≈80%, AMC10 readiness. Serve with curiosity, video tutorials, reflection.
OBITER DICTUM (ALLY MCBEAL CADENCE)
Sing to solutions, savor mistakes, take breathers, celebrate curiosity. Whisper AoPS videos like a chorus, hum to proofs, enjoy tricky problems as appetizers, report progress monthly, adjust pace, and celebrate rigor boldly.