FCPS Math Curriculum
FCPS Math Curriculum
Everything you need to know about elementary math in Fairfax County, in one place. Grade-by-grade curriculum comparisons, Virginia SOL standards, and test & competition calendars.
Grade-by-Grade Curriculum
From kindergarten through 6th grade, see what Standard and Advanced (AAP) math cover each quarter.
Virginia Standards of Learning
The statewide math achievement standards all Virginia public schools follow — explained grade by grade.
Test & Competition Calendar
AAP screening (CogAT/NNAT), SOL tests, MOEMS, and more — all in one calendar.
Why This Matters
Why the FCPS Math Structure Matters
Two tracks at every grade
FCPS runs two math tracks at every elementary grade: Standard and Advanced (AAP). Advanced covers content one grade level above the Virginia SOL standard.
Major impact on middle school
Completing the advanced (AAP) track through 6th grade opens the path to Algebra I before 8th grade — which leads to AP Calculus AB/BC in high school.
AAP placement is renewed annually
Getting into AAP isn't permanent — it's re-evaluated every year. Daniel Math Academy supports both initial placement and ongoing retention.
Curriculum information on this site is based on the FCPS Year at a Glance and Virginia Mathematics SOL. For the most current information, please visit the FCPS official website.
FAQ
FCPS operates two math tracks at every grade. Standard math follows the grade-level Virginia SOL. Advanced/AAP math covers content one grade above — a 3rd grader in the advanced track studies 4th grade SOL content.
AAP (Advanced Academic Programs) is FCPS's enrichment program — similar in concept to a gifted education center. Eligible students attend full-time at a designated AAP center school, or receive part-time (Level III) services at their home school.
Check the class schedule sent at the start of the school year, or look at your child's courses in ParentVUE. If the course name says 'Advanced Math' or lists a higher grade level (e.g., 'Math 4' for a 3rd grader), your child is in the advanced track.
The Virginia SOL (Standards of Learning) test is a state-level standardized assessment. All students in grades 3–8 take the SOL test each spring. Results factor into school accountability and, in some cases, promotion decisions.