CORE CURRICULUM
The term “core” is used to distinguish the foundational courses from the enhancement courses in Accelerated Christian Education’s expanded curriculum. Core curriculum provides students with academics, skill building, reading practice, character and wisdom training, and knowledge of God and His Word. This complete package begins with reading development and progresses through high school, giving students a solid foundation for pursuing their life goals.
The core curriculum includes basic academic disciplines that focus on essential educational needs: math, English, Literature and Creative Writing, social studies, science, Word Building (spelling), and Bible Reading. Each core subject contains 156 PACEs from kindergarten through Level 12. Exceptions are math (144 PACEs), Word Building (concludes with Level 9), and Literature and Creative Writing (for Levels 2 through 8). Some core courses are enhanced with DVDs, videos, and computer software.
Each core subject consists of 12 PACEs per level. Typical students work daily on one PACE in each subject and may be performing at varying levels according to the diagnostic test results. Most complete at least 70 PACEs per year, maintaining academic balance by completing about the same number of PACEs in each assigned subject.
Students who are more skilled may progress at a faster rate or may accelerate in the areas of their academic strengths. Slower students are encouraged to do their best but are able to work at their levels of proficiency and proceed as they are capable.
Accelerated Christian Education® is aggressively developing its new and exciting 4th Edition curriculum. As students complete these PACEs, they will not only find A.C.E.’s proven mastery-based, self-instructional approach but will also be excited with the new appearance and updated content. This 4th Edition curriculum incorporates even more Scripture and more Biblical principles with the goal of helping your students continue to develop Godly character as they grow strong in the Lord.
When ordering new Fourth Edition social studies and science PACEs, you also need to order new Score Keys. Fourth Edition Word Building is compatible with Third Edition PACEs and Keys.
