Course Description:
AMC8 (American Mathematics Competition) (For Students Entering Grades 6+ )
AMC8 is a math exam designed for middle schoolers (6 – 8th graders) to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. Please visit http://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-contests/amc-8 for more details.
This course is designed to not only help middle schoolers to prepare and do well in their annual AMC8 test but also, mainly, to stimulate their interest in math thinking and problem-solving strategies. We are here to build strong foundations and confidence for students’ future math learning so that they will make smooth transition to bigger challengers – their high school AMC10 and AMC12 exams.
Students will work on past AMC8 test questions through this course. The instructor will construct lectures based on students’ results to strengthen their knowledge and stimulate their creative and critical thinking. Working/debating with their peers/classmates also helps with their understanding and sparkles their lifelong learning abilities. Students are expected to have tons of math fun and building endless math friendships while doing serious math problems.
Schedule: 7/14/25 – 8/01/25, M-F, 1:00PM – 4:00PM.
Art of Problem Solving: Pre-Algebra (For Students Entering G5 or G6 )
This course is concentrated on developing students’ problem-solving skills through exploring problems and discovering new ideas, as opposed to repetitive drills or pure memorization.
The textbook we selected aiming on “preparing students for the rigors of algebra and teaches students problem-solving techniques to prepare them for prestigious middle school math contests such as MATHCOUNTS, MOEMS, and the AMC8. “The text is written to challenge students as a much deeper level than a traditional middle school pre-algebra course.” (Quote from the author)
Topics covered in the book include the properties of arithmetic, exponents, number theory, fractions, equations and inequalities, decimals, ratio and proportions, unit conversions, and rates, percentages, square roots, basic geometry (angles, perimeter, area, triangles, and quadrilaterals), statistics, counting and probability, and more!
Schedule: 7/14/25 – 8/01/25, M-F, 9:00AM – 12:00PM.
Art of Problem Solving: Introduction to Geometry (For Students Entering G5 or G6 )
This course covers a full geometry curriculum. Topics include Triangle, Congruence and Similarity, Right Triangles, Bisectors, Median and Altitude, Quadrilaterals, 3D Geometry, Curved Surfaces, Transformations, and Analytic Geometry.
Schedule: 6/09/25 – 7/11/25, M-F, 9:00AM – 12:00PM. (No classes 6/30-7/04)
Math Olympiad (For Students Entering G3 or G4 )
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 skills. We will do some serious math while having tons of math fun and building endless math friendships.
Schedule: 6/09/25 – 7/11/25, M-F, 1:00PM – 4:00PM. (No classes 6/30-7/04)
Instructor: Bin Gong
Mr. Bin Gong is currently a math teacher in the 4th grade at Enlighten Enrichment School. Before coming to the United States, Ms. Gong has more than 6 years of experience in teaching college mathematics. Mr. Gong was an architect specialized in Java language and Cloud Computing for over twenty years in Silicon Valley. He loves teaching mathematics for young kids. He now focus on math education in Olympiad, Geometry, Algebra, and Number Theory.
Fundamental Pre-Algebra (For Students Entering G5 or G6 )
Pre-Algebra is designed to serve as the next step in elementary math education. This four-week course sets students up for success in Algebra. From numbers and operations to linear functions, students will develop problem-solving skills and logical reasoning through interactive lessons with real-life and hands-on applications.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Perform operations with whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimal
- Identify patterns, relationships, and algebraic expressions
- Utilize geometry and measurement to express spatial quantities
- Learn and understand linear and nonlinear functions
Schedule: 6/09/25 – 7/11/25, M-F, 1:00PM – 4:00PM (No classes 6/30-7/04)
Instructor: Richard Ding, Daniel Zhao
Richard Ding is a graduate of the class of 2025 at Archbishop Mitty High School. He has been accepted to top engineering schools for electrical engineering. His interest in math at a young age led him to achieve honors at multiple youth math competitions, including MathCOUNT and AMC8. He has now taken university-level math, like multivariable calculus and linear algebra. Richard loves teaching and has accumulated handreds of hours of experience, having taught subjects like physics, math, and Chinese at Enlighten and Mitty.
Daniel Zhao is currently a freshman at Archbishop Mitty High School. From a young age, he had developed a passion for mathematics. When he was in 8th grade, he taught 5th graders in his middle school, Stratfor, the basic fundamentals of Algebra. He has participated in many mathematics competitions over his years in middle school, such as ASMA, Math Olympiad, PI Math, and AMC8.
