Course Description:
AOPS Geometry:
Students learn how to think spatially in our Geometry course. We start with fundamental concepts, from which we build a rich, rigorous tapestry of relationships. Students learn how to dissect complex configurations and discover the key insights that allow them to solve difficult problems. We also teach analytic methods for tackling geometry problems by placing them on the Cartesian plane, and we introduce trigonometry, thereby laying foundations for precalculus and calculus. Many of the challenging problems of Geometry come from contests such as MATHCOUNTS and AAMC 10/12, with a few problems from very advanced contests included to stretch the strongest students.
Textbook: Introduction to Geometry by Art of Problem Solving.
2022-2023 Schedule: Geometry (G7-G9) Every Sunday 3:40PM – 5:20PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
AOPS Algebra II:
In Algebra II, students continue their study of algebraic functions and applications. We introduce students to the rich field of polynomials and help them to build foundations for calculus through the study of sequences and series. Students also learn a variety of important algebraic forms and functions, and the tools necessary for understanding new forms and functions they’ll encounter in the future. We also lay the groundwork for navigating optimization problems with a study of inequalities. Many of the more challenging problems of Algebra II come from contests such as AMC 10, AMC 12, AIME and the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament.
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra by Art of Problem Solving.
2022-2023 Schedule: Algebra II (G8-G10) Every Sunday 1:30PM – 3:10PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
AOPS Pre-Algebra:
In Pre-Algebra, students review and formalize the rules of arithmetic that they learned in elementary school, building a rigorous foundation as they move into Algebra. They learn a wide range of topics, including number theory, algebra, geometry, counting, statistics, and probability. Each topic is introduced with compelling problems, including many drawn from major national math contests such as MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8.
Textbook: Prealgebra by Art of Problem Solving.
2022-2023 Schedule: Pre-Algebra (G6-G8) Every Sunday 10:50AM – 12:30PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
Instructor: Sean Guo
Sean Guo received a Masters of Education from Northwestern University and graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a degree of mathematics.
Sean is entering his sixth years of classroom teaching. He was a athlete at High School, starting on a team that finished in the top 6 of the state all four years. He also qualified for the AIME test all 4 years of high school, by scoring a 100 or above on the MAC-12, including scoring 137.5(out of 150). He currently coaches his high school’s math team and bring an engaging, funny and collaborative classroom experience.
AOPS Algebra I:
In Algebra I, students learn how to work with various types of expressions both algebraically and geometrically. They learn how to solve linear and quadratic equations and how to represent various expressions in the Cartesian plane. We introduce students to the rich field of complex numbers, as well as to important common functions and concepts in discrete math. We continue the emphasis on challenging word problems from Prealgebra, so that students learn when and how to apply their new tools. Many of the more challenging problems of Algebra I come from contests such as MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8, and AMC 10.
Students completing Algebra I are ready to apply their algebra skills to our Geometry course.
Textbook: Introduction to Algebra by Art of Problem Solving.
2022-2023 Schedule: Algebra I (G6+) Every Sunday 9:00AM – 10:40AM (8/28/21-6/4/22)
Math Olympiad:
Does your child want a little more excitement and challenge from Mathematics other than his/her school course work? Join us in this class with other kids who have the same interest. This course is designed for 4th to 6th graders who are seeking for some math fun by practicing their “math muscle/brain”. We will work through the book “Creative Problem Solving in School Mathematics”. The purpose of this course is to develop students’ math problem solving strategies and critical thinking. We will do some serious math while having tons of math fun and building endless math friendships.
2022-2023 Schedule:
Beginner Math Olympiad(G4-G5): Every Sunday 1:30PM – 3:10PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
Intermediate Math Olympiad(G4+): Every Sunday 3:40PM – 5:20PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
Instructor: Jie Liu
Dr. Liu is currently an university math professor. She has taught college level math for more than ten years in U.S. While helping her own kids study math, she started her interest in youth math learning and teaching. For the past couple of years, she volunteered in helping math clubs with her children’s elementary school and middle school by teaching math Olympiad, MathCounts and AMC series. She is very passionate about education especially early development of math thinking.
There are 30 weeks for AoPS and Math Olympiad classes. The are no classes on the following dates:
TBD
Math Olympiad Preparation:
Math Olympiad preparation course helps to develop students’ intelligence, promotes mathematical thinking, and improves application of knowledge through math logic training. Students will be introduced to sample questions step by step, from easy to complicated examples. We will focus on cultivating students’ mathematics ability, mainly the ability to calculate, think logically and imagine space. Through training, students will gradually learn to analyze, synthesize, classify, abstract, analogy and other important methods of thinking. Most importantly, students will develop scientific and mathematical habit of thinking, which will be great help to their future learning.
2022-2023 Schedule:
Beginner Math Olympiad Prep I: Sunday 10:50PM – 12:30PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
Beginner Math Olympiad Prep II: Sunday 1:30PM – 3:10PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
Beginner Math Olympiad Prep III: Sunday 3:40PM – 5:20PM (8/28/22-6/4/23)
