I sing this to you, Ally-style: quick beats, brave pauses, arithmetic in heels. Step 1: Diagnose — use Alcumus (ACARA v9‑aligned) for a two-week diagnostic and daily 20–30 minute adaptive practice. If gaps show, Prealgebra first (12–16 weeks): follow AoPS Prealgebra textbook, weekly problem sets, Alcumus reinforcement, monthly mastery checks. If gaps are minimal, begin Introduction to Algebra and Introduction to Geometry concurrently for the full year: alternate focus days (Algebra three days/week, Geometry two days/week), nightly 30–45 minute problem work. Step 2: Structure — three weekly finance lessons integrated across the year (one short lesson + one applied task): budgeting, bank accounts, interest (simple vs compound), credit & loans, taxes, insurance, investing basics, spreadsheets, entrepreneurship. Step 3: Assessment — Alcumus targets aligned to ACARA v9 outcomes; AoPS problem sets and timed tests every 6–8 weeks. Step 4: Projects — apply math: personal budget plan, mock stock portfolio, geometry in design. Step 5: Rhythm — keep it theatrical: reflect weekly (5–10 minutes), adjust pacing, savor the aha moments. End of year: portfolio + Alcumus mastery report. Bonus: sprinkle competition problems monthly, use AoPS community for help, and celebrate solved hard problems with a tiny, dramatic dance — curtain call. Bravo, always.