The curriculum
Ten strands across six tiers. Tiers T0–T3 (K–6) are specified objective by objective; T4–T5 are outlined.
T0 · Foundations (K)T1 · Early Grammar (1–2)T2 · Grammar (3–4)T3 · Upper Grammar (5–6)T4 · Dialectic (7–9)T5 · Rhetoric (10–12)
T4 · Dialectic
Logic stage · ages 12–15 · 5–6 hours a dayFormal logic, algebra and geometry, Latin translation of real authors, thesis-driven writing, and systematic theology from the 1689 itself.
That the student can detect a bad argument, build a good one, and read the Confession with its proof-texts.
This tier is intentionally outlined rather than specified. Write its objectives when the eldest student is a year out from it — the detail is only useful once you know the child who will meet it.
No objectives are written for this tier yet. See curriculum/CURRICULUM.md for the outline of what belongs here.
Mastery scale
- 0 · Not Introduced — Not yet taught.
- 1 · Introduced — Performs only with direct, step-by-step help.
- 2 · Developing — Performs with prompts; ≥70% accuracy.
- 3 · Proficient — Independent; ≥85% on two occasions ≥7 days apart.
- 4 · Mastered — Retained and transferred; ≥90% on a delayed check ≥30 days later.