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Prerequisite: The Primary Training  (ages 2.5 to 7) and Elementary I Training (ages 6 to 9) are required in order to enroll in Elementary II Training Series. More Info

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The Elementary II Training Series is designed for Montessori educators, homeschoolers, and parents working with children ages 9–12. At this stage, children seek to understand the "how" and "why" behind the world around them. These four interconnected courses offer a rich academic foundation while fostering moral development, abstract thinking, and research skills. Montessori’s cosmic education continues to expand here, guiding students toward a deeper sense of interconnectedness, responsibility, and self-direction.

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1. Elementary Arithmetic II
Advanced Arithmetic, Algebra & Applied Problem Solving
This course builds upon earlier math foundations to introduce higher-level concepts such as cross multiplication, advanced work with multiples and factors, and the abstract use of decimals and powers. Students will explore square and cube roots, beginning algebra, and real-world applications such as calculating interest, rate, time, velocity, and distance. Negative numbers and their operations are also introduced. Learn how to present these concepts in a logical, hands-on way that fosters deep understanding and confident problem-solving.

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2. Geometry II
From Formulas to Spheres: Abstract Geometry & Spatial Reasoning
This course continues the study of congruency, similarity, and equivalency, advancing into concepts of transitivity and the ratio of figures. Dive deeper into the derivation of formulas for area—including area of circles—and explore three-dimensional geometry through the study of volume, culminating in an investigation of spheres. Present geometry as both a precise science and a creative exploration of space, logic, and design.

 

3. Language & Biology II
Clause Analysis, Creative Expression & the Science of Life
Expand your students’ command of language through techniques and materials for clause analysis, creative writing, and research skills. This course also explores literature, poetry, drama, and the biographies of great figures to deepen comprehension and inspire writing. The biology component covers detailed plant classification and second-level vital functions of animals. Dive into advanced studies including the Tree of Life, the classification of living organisms, and The Great River—a comprehensive exploration of human biology and our connection to the greater web of life.

 

4. Geography & History II
Physical Geography, Economic Systems & the Story of Civilizations
This course brings deeper complexity to the study of land and water forms, with an emphasis on mountains, rivers, and plate tectonics. Explore national and global economic geography through the lens of The Great River. The history component includes second-level timeline work, an expanded study of prehistory and early humans, and in-depth explorations of great civilizations using Montessori history question charts. Parallel studies of national history focus on its political and economic evolution, giving students a meaningful context for understanding their place in the world.

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Expand the mind. Explore the world. Empower the emerging adult.
Enroll today in the Elementary II Training Series to guide upper elementary learners through

this intellectually rich and socially conscious stage of development.