Montessori upper elementary curriculum areas
The upper elementary level, for children of about nine to twelve, has five areas. Practical Life, Language, Mathematics, and Peace Education are in both curricula, with Cultural Studies in AMS and Cosmic Education in AMI. Below are the lessons in each area.
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AMI curriculum
Practical Life
Leadership, advanced research, and self-directed learning
- Project Management. Planning and executing long-term research projects
- Leadership. Mentoring younger students and leading group activities
- Self-Assessment. Evaluating own work and setting improvement goals
- Community Responsibility. Taking ownership of classroom and school duties
- Study Skills. Note-taking, outlining, and test preparation
Language
Advanced reading, composition, grammar analysis, and public speaking
- Literary Analysis. Analyzing themes, characters, and narrative structure
- Expository Writing. Writing research papers, persuasive essays, and reports
- Advanced Grammar. Sentence analysis with advanced grammar symbols and diagramming
- Vocabulary Development. Word roots, etymology, and context-based learning
- Public Speaking. Presenting research and arguments to an audience
Mathematics
Abstract operations, pre-algebra, and advanced geometry
- Decimals and Percentages. Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ratio and Proportion. Understanding and solving ratio problems
- Algebraic Thinking. Recognizing variables and solving simple equations
- Advanced Geometry. Area, volume, angles, and geometric proofs
- Data and Statistics. Collecting, organizing, and interpreting data
- Problem Solving. Multi-step word problems and logical reasoning
Cosmic Education
Advanced study of interconnected knowledge: sciences, history, geography, and the arts
- Advanced Great Lessons. Deeper exploration of the five Great Lessons through research
- World History. Studying the timeline of civilizations and key historical events
- Political Geography. Studying countries, capitals, governments, and economies
- Earth Science. Geology, meteorology, and environmental science
- Human Biology. Body systems, health, and nutrition
- Art History. Studying artistic movements, techniques, and critical analysis
Peace Education
Advanced social-emotional skills and global citizenship
- Mediation. Facilitating conflict resolution between peers
- Global Awareness. Understanding diverse cultures and perspectives
- Social Justice. Recognizing fairness, equity, and taking action
Source: AMI curriculum.
AMS curriculum
Practical Life
Leadership, advanced research, and self-directed learning
- Project Management. Planning and executing long-term research projects
- Leadership. Mentoring younger students and leading group activities
- Self-Assessment. Evaluating own work and setting improvement goals
- Community Responsibility. Taking ownership of classroom and school duties
- Study Skills. Note-taking, outlining, and test preparation
Language
Advanced reading, composition, grammar analysis, and public speaking
- Literary Analysis. Analyzing themes, characters, and narrative structure
- Expository Writing. Writing research papers, persuasive essays, and reports
- Advanced Grammar. Sentence diagramming, clause analysis, and punctuation mastery
- Vocabulary Development. Word roots, etymology, and context-based learning
- Public Speaking. Presenting research and arguments to an audience
Mathematics
Abstract operations, pre-algebra, and advanced geometry
- Decimals and Percentages. Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ratio and Proportion. Understanding and solving ratio problems
- Algebraic Thinking. Recognizing variables and solving simple equations
- Advanced Geometry. Area, volume, angles, and geometric proofs
- Data and Statistics. Collecting, organizing, and interpreting data
- Problem Solving. Multi-step word problems and logical reasoning
Cultural Studies
In-depth history, geography, sciences, and the arts
- World History. Studying the timeline of civilizations and key historical events
- Political Geography. Studying countries, capitals, governments, and economies
- Earth Science. Geology, meteorology, and environmental science
- Human Biology. Body systems, health, and nutrition
- Art History. Studying artistic movements, techniques, and critical analysis
- Current Events. Analyzing news and understanding civic responsibility
Peace Education
Advanced social-emotional skills and global citizenship
- Mediation. Facilitating conflict resolution between peers
- Global Awareness. Understanding diverse cultures and perspectives
- Social Justice. Recognizing fairness, equity, and taking action
Source: AMS curriculum.
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AMS curriculum · Upper elementary · Practical Life
P = PresentedPr = PracticingM = Mastered
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Project Management
Leadership
Self-Assessment
Community Responsibility
Study Skills
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