The path and matching courses
| Stage | District node | EDUBUS course |
|---|---|---|
| G2–G3 | APAAS selection (math + NNAT) | APAAS Prep |
| G5–G7 | Summer bridge | Singapore Math & Math Bridge |
| G6 | Grade 6 placement | G6 Math Placement |
| G7–G8 | Enhanced Math 7/8 | Middle School Fast Track |
| G8–G9 | Enhanced Math I | Enhanced Math I |
| G9–G10 | Enhanced Math II | Enhanced Math II |
| G8–G12 | AP Precalculus, Calculus AB/BC, Statistics | AP Math |
Competitors join the math competition track from grade 3. District rules: IUSD high school guides.
How to start
Start with a placement assessment. We use it to set the level and class, then confirm the year plan with the family. For schedules, tuition, and bundle offers, request the 2026-27 program guide through the form below.
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Contact a course advisorFrequently Asked Questions
When does math tracking start for Irvine students?
In grade 2, with APAAS selection. After that come grade 6 placement, Enhanced Math 7/8 in grades 7 and 8, Enhanced Math I and II in high school, and finally AP Calculus. Every one of those steps has a selection process or a prerequisite attached to it.
Which course matches each step for Irvine students?
Every district step has a matching course. The table above pairs them: APAAS Prep for grades 2 and 3, G6 Math Placement, the middle school fast track, Enhanced Math I and Enhanced Math II, and then AP math from grade 8 onward.
Can an Irvine student catch up after missing a step?
It depends which one. Acceleration starts in grade 7, and each later placement has stated grade and exam thresholds. In high school the district summer HS Math Bridge is the route back onto the accelerated line; the exact numbers vary by Irvine high school and are listed in the IUSD guides.
Should competition math run alongside the district path?
It can. Students who want competitions join the math competition track from grade 3 and continue in parallel with the district sequence. Competition work does not substitute for the school course, since placement decisions are made on school grades and district exams alone.
What materials do the math classes use?
They are aligned to the district's own syllabus and materials. The point is that practice outside school matches what the district assesses at each placement step, rather than teaching a parallel curriculum that a student then has to reconcile with class.
