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The '''Multi-Age Cluster Class''' or '''Middle Age Cluster Class''' (abbreviated '''MACC''') is a gifted-education program based in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]].<ref name="Vancouver">{{cite web|url=https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Support/Learning_Support_Services/gifted/macc/Pages/Default.aspx|title=Multi Age Cluster Class|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> The MACC program has extended to several more schools located in the [[Metro Vancouver Regional District|Greater Vancouver Regional District]], namely [[Burnaby]],<ref name="Burnaby">{{cite web|url=https://burnabyschools.ca/multi-age-cluster-class|title=Multi-Age Cluster Class|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> [[Surrey, British Columbia|Surrey]],<ref name="Surrey">{{cite web|url=https://www.surreyschools.ca/EducationalPrograms/Pages/MACC.aspx|title=Multi-Age Cluster Class (MACC)|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> [[Coquitlam]], [[Port Coquitlam]], and [[Port Moody]].<ref name="Coquitlam">{{cite web|url=https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/gifted/Pages/MACC.aspx#/=|title=SD43 Middle Age Cluster Classes (MACC)|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> It is designed to enrich the regular school curriculum for students in Grades 4 to 7 (Grades 6 to 8 in Coquitlam and Grades 5 to 7 in Surrey).<ref name="Coquitlam"/><ref>{{Cite news |title=MULTI-AGE CLUSTER CLASS (MACC) |url=https://www.surreyschools.ca/page/1188/multi-age-cluster-class-macc |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250420194608/https://www.surreyschools.ca/page/1188/multi-age-cluster-class-macc |archive-date=2025-04-20 |access-date=2025-06-14 |language=en}}</ref> The program opened its doors in 1994, one year after [[University Hill Secondary School]]'s much-heralded [[The University Transition Program|University Transition Program]] for accelerated learners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vsb.bc.ca/programs/university-transition-program|title=University Transition Program|website=Vancouver School Board}}</ref> Surrey began offering the MACC program in 2003.

The selection process for MACC involves several steps, where a child's suitability in the program is evaluated. A student is referred by their home school, teacher, gifted case manager, or parent for consideration for admission. Students are given a cognitive test. After that, students who are seen as potential gifted candidates are invited to spend one or two days in the classroom at the school they would attend. Many MACC graduates have gone on to national and international success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/02/startup-grind-hosts-22-year-old-forbes-top-30-30-winner-brian-wong/|title=Startup Grind Hosts 22-year-old Forbes Top 30 under 30 winner: Brian Wong - Vancity Buzz|date=2014-02-28|work=Vancity Buzz|access-date=2017-12-02|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Vancouver Multi-Age Cluster Class==
Currently, there are 3 schools hosting the MACC program in Vancouver. They are all administered by the [[Vancouver School Board]].<ref name="Vancouver">{{cite web|url=https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Support/Learning_Support_Services/gifted/macc/Pages/Default.aspx|title=Multi Age Cluster Class|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Vancouver School Board|Tecumseh Elementary School]]
* [[Sir William Osler Elementary School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sir William Osler Elementary School |url=https://www.vsb.bc.ca:443/schools/sir-william-osler/About-Us/Our-Staff/Pages/Default.aspx |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=www.vsb.bc.ca |language=en}}</ref>
* Additionally, [[Vancouver School Board|Kerrisdale Elementary School]] hosts the only French Immersion program. It was previously at [[General Gordon Elementary School]], but was relocated due to seismic upgrades.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=MACC - Multi-Age Cluster Class |url=https://www.vsb.bc.ca/programs/macc-multi-age-cluster-class |website=Vancouver School Board}}</ref>

There were previous incarnations of MACC at [[Lord Nelson Elementary School]], [[Queen Mary Elementary School]], and [[David Livingstone Elementary School]], but the program has shrunk slightly and relocated to its current base schools over the years due to a combination of [[Vancouver School Board|VSB]] funding cuts, seismic upgrades, and perceived population shifts. A high school MACC program previously existed at [[Kitsilano Secondary School]], though in the concept has evolved into the 'Mini-School', of which most MACC graduates attend.

== Surrey Multi-Age Cluster Class ==
[[Surrey, British Columbia|Surrey]] has four MACC-equipped schools - Berkshire Park Elementary School, Hyland Elementary School, Erma Stephenson Elementary School and Chantrell Creek Elementary School. The maximum amount of students in each class is 20, with gender mix being relatively balanced.

Aspiring MACC students may apply in Grades 4, 5, or 6 to gain admission to the following grade. Applicants must be referred by their teachers and undergo a screening process.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=MACC (Multi Age Cluster Class) |url=https://giftedchildrenbc.org/macc-multi-age-cluster-class/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Each Surrey MACC class features an Independent Math program, where students study mathematics with the aid of a textbook at their own pace - meaning there is typically no formal math instruction.<ref name=":1" /> Students learn via textbook until Grade 9, when some choose to pursue higher-level courses through SAIL.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-02-19 |title=Online Courses {{!}} Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning |url=https://sailacademy.ca/programs/sail-online/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning {{!}} |language=en}}</ref>

Another unique aspect of the Surrey MACC programs are PIPs, or Personal Interest Projects. These long-term projects allow students to explore a topic of individual passion and share their learning through a presentation - typically a [[Microsoft PowerPoint|PowerPoint]], although other forms of creative expression are highly encouraged.<ref name=":1" /> In the Chantrell MACC program, pupils present two PIPs each year: one during Term 2 and the other during Term 3. Each presentation usually includes [[Kahoot!|Kahoot quizzes]] to solidify and reinforce the audience’s new knowledge.

Surrey is currently in consideration of adding a high school program.

== Tri-Cities Multi Age Cluster Class ==
The [[Tri-Cities (British Columbia)|Tri-Cities]] (Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody) has three MACC equipped schools, namely Citadel Middle School, Hillcrest Middle School, and Kwayhquitlum Middle School.<ref name="Coquitlam" />

== Burnaby Multi-Age Cluster Class ==
In 2014, two MACC sites were added in Burnaby (School District 41) at [[Capitol Hill Elementary School]] and Suncrest Elementary. Both of these schools have a grade 4/5 and 6/7 class.<ref name="Burnaby" /> There is also a Mini-School program located at [[Alpha Secondary School]].

==See also==
*[[Vancouver School Board]]
*[[Surrey School Board]]
*[[Tecumseh Elementary School]]
*[[Kerrisdale Elementary School]]
*[[Sir William Osler Elementary School]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Support/Learning_Support_Services/learning-support/macc/Pages/default.aspx Multi Age Cluster Classes at the Vancouver School Board]

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