Advanced Math Program (AMP)

Taking advanced math classes is something many BVSD students are interested in. It is very important to us to make sure students are challenged while being placed in the appropriate level class so that they can thrive and be successful. Every year we re-evaluate our processes to make sure all students have opportunities that best meet their needs.

The virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP) was initiated by district leadership to provide equitable access to advanced math classes for all BVSD students. The program first began in Fall 2021 as a part of Boulder Universal (BU) programming. BU is BVSD's online school and has been teaching virtually and meeting the needs of students and families since 2008.

The AMP classes are led by highly effective and experienced BVSD licensed math teachers with over 30 years of total experience. The math classes are live synchronous virtual classes that are engaging with interactive practice and live guided instruction and feedback. Students use online math curriculum with paper workbooks along side collaborative math talk with in-person math mentor.

Currently for the 2023-24 school year, there are 23 schools participating in this program. Next school year there will be additional enhancements to this Advanced Math Program (AMP). If you have any questions, please contact the BU Assistant Principal, Kris Kim at kris.kim@bvsd.org.

Meet BU-AMP's Advanced Math Teachers

Meet BU-AMP's Advanced Math Teachers

About Amber Monroe

I was born in Boulder, grew up in Louisville, and graduated from Monarch High School. I love the Boulder Valley School District so much that I never left! After high school, I graduated from Colorado State University (Go Rams!) then earned my Master's degree in Learning Design and Technology from San Diego State University (Go Aztecs!).

I have certifications in Elementary Education, Secondary Math, and Library Media Specialist. I've taught middle school math in BVSD since 2009 at Monarch K-8 where I spent most of my time teaching 7th Grade, 8th Grade, and the 7th/8th Grade Compacted Math Class and have always loved it. Everything taught in middle school math is applicable in every occupation and activity on a daily basis. It is so fun to teach it and watch kids make connections and apply them in the real world!

One of my favorite things about Boulder Universal is the ability to personalize learning and instruction for all my students. There are so many opportunities to assist kids in being successful and push them to their full academic potential in our virtual learning environment.

About Sarah Stone

I am thrilled to be teaching math courses virtually at Boulder Universal. My Teacher Certification and Master’s Degree are in Elementary Education (K-6) and I am endorsed by CDE to teach middle school math.

I have been teaching math in BVSD since 2004. Having most of my experience teaching 6th grade math, I know exactly what elementary students need to know before entering middle school math, which will help in the 4th/5th grade compact math class. I spent the 21/22 school year teaching synchronous middle school (6-8) math online at BU Link. Since then I have been at AMP teaching the 4th/5th grade compacted class and other math courses as needed.

I love teaching virtually at Boulder Universal and am excited to continue to help connect students with math concepts digitally. In my virtual classes I combine engagement strategies, digital manipulatives and collaboration while learning the math curriculum. I encourage students to connect with each other while sharing their ideas about math. I can’t wait to begin this new math adventure!

Video: Welcome to BU's Advanced Math Program (AMP)

AMP Student Readiness

AMP Student Readiness

Readiness Criteria for Advanced Math Program (AMP)

When evaluating a student’s potential for the virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP), we consider many things before making recommendations. This body of evidence includes:

State standardized examinations like CMAS (advanced in mathematics category)
Teacher recommendation
District exams (such as math iReady scores, iXL scores, or District Tests)
Elementary School Math evaluations
Homework completion rates (or work completed in class)

This body of evidence gives us a great basis for advanced class recommendations. While each student is unique in their learning potential, we have data and experience that accurately predicts success in these more challenging classes. Our goal is to make sure students who have the desire to be in advanced classes can also handle the increased expectations. We want to place students in a class that meets their needs while at the same time, making it so that they can be successful in the class.

Students who meet the virtual AMP criteria tend to be successful in this program if they exhibit the following traits:

Curiosity about numbers and the structure of math
Rapid recall of previously learned math facts
Multiplication facts, deep fraction, and decimal knowledge
Tenacity and perseverance when completing work
Cognitive maturity to handle abstract material
Ability to self-evaluate and monitor one’s progress
A self-motivated learner with a desire to achieve
Voluntarily seeks clarification
Utilizes teacher feedback in a constructive way
Thinks experimenting with new ideas is fun

AMP - Class Offerings

Advanced Math Course Descriptions

Advanced Math Course Descriptions

AMP Advanced Math Class Descriptions

The following AMP math classes are currently offered virtually through Boulder Universal (BU). These classes will be offered depending on the demand at the particular school. Additional information can be found on the BVSD Math Curriculum Website as well as the BVSD Elementary School Math Course Catalog and the BVSD Middle School Math Course Catalog.

4th/5th Grade Compacted Mathematics (Term: 1 Year)
- This course is typically for 4th grade students and includes 4th grade math and 5th grade math at an accelerated pace.
*Advanced 1 Mathematics (Term: 1 Year)
- This course is typically for 5th grade students and is geared towards students who have successfully completed the 4th/5th Grade Compacted Math Course. This course will include 6th grade math and part of 7th grade math at an accelerated pace.
Accelerated 7th Grade Mathematics (Term: 1 Year)
- This course is typically for middle level students and includes 7th grade math and 8th grade math at an accelerated pace.

AMP - General FAQs

What is the purpose of AMP?
What is the process for a student to get into the virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP)?

What is the purpose of AMP?

What is the purpose of virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP)?

The virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP) was created by the district leadership in response to the need for providing advanced math classes to all students in BVSD. The virtual advanced math courses are designed by our veteran math teachers who have taught math for over 10 years in BVSD. These courses were created with the goal of keeping the students engaged and challenged, while expanding on their prior math knowledge. The teachers are continuously adjusting and monitoring the progress of their students, just as they would with in-person learning.

What is the process for a student to get into the virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP)?

The virtual Advance Math Program (AMP) is offered to students who are enrolled in one of the participating BVSD schools. Before students are eligible for the AMP math class, they are evaluated and recommended by their home school teacher utilizing the body of evidence as describe above.

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Meet BU-AMP's Advanced Math Teachers

About Amber Monroe

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Video: Welcome to BU's Advanced Math Program (AMP)

AMP Student Readiness

Readiness Criteria for Advanced Math Program (AMP)

AMP - Class Offerings

Advanced Math Course Descriptions

AMP Advanced Math Class Descriptions

AMP - General FAQs

What is the purpose of AMP?

What is the purpose of virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP)?

What is the process for a student to get into the virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP)?

What is the process for a student to get into the virtual Advanced Math Program (AMP)?

AMP Presentation

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