Explore our K-12 curriculum.
How students learn
Students begin with adaptive placement exams, so they can start at the right point in each subject. Learning is mastery based, which means students move through topics as they demonstrate understanding. They may work at different levels across subjects as they build toward mastery, with continuous review helping them retain what they have learned over time.
Placement, progress, and testing
Area
Description
Adaptive placement
Students take our adaptive placement exams to find the right starting point in each subject.
Topic progress
Topics unlock in order, so students build on prerequisite skills before moving ahead.
Mastery
A topic is mastered after five correct answers in a row.
Continuous review
Previously completed topics are reviewed over time to help students retain what they have learned. If a student needs more practice, the topic may return to their study path.
Growth testing
Students complete Human Program placement and exit exams, along with NWEA MAP assessments to measure growth over time.
Search the full curriculum
Our K–12 curriculum is organized by subject, grade, topic, standard, and assessment question. Families can use this page to understand how learning is structured, how students move through topics, and what kinds of skills may appear at each level.