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AMC 8/MathCounts Summer Week Prep Course

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Why choose this course?
Build Confidence: Help your child develop a solid foundation in algebra and counting, essential for success in competitions like MathCounts and AMC 8.
Expert Guidance: Ensure your child receives top-notch instruction from a tutor with a Ph.D. from Harvard University who understands the challenges of math competitions.
Path to Elite Colleges: Excelling in math competitions can significantly boost your child’s college applications, opening doors to prestigious universities and scholarship opportunities.

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Session I: Algebra and Introductory Counting (16 hours, $600)

Focus: Basic concepts in algebra and the first half of counting techniques. Targeting younger students and beginners (grades 4-5)

Goal: Establishes a solid foundation in algebra and basic counting principles, essential for beginners to build confidence and skills for initial competitions like MathCounts and AMC 8

Algebra (10 hours)
1. Variables and Equations (2 hours)

Variables, Consecutive Integers, d=rt, Harmonic Mean, Moles Digging Holes
2. Linear Equations (2 hours)
Slope, Intercepts, Slope-Intercept Form, Point-Slope Form, Standard Form, Parallel/Perpendicular Lines, Horizontal and Vertical Lines
3. Systems of Equations (1.5 hours)
Substitution, Elimination, Common Word Problems, Cheating the System
4. Ratios, Proportions, and Percents (1.5 hours)
Ratios, Proportions, Percents, and Percent of Change
5. Distribution (1 hour)
The Distributive Property, Difference of Squares and Perfect Squares, Sum of the Reciprocals
6. Quadratics (1 hour)
Perfect Squares, Difference of Squares, Factoring By Grouping, Solving Quadratics by Factoring, The Quadratic Formula, Word Problems, Sum and Product of the Roots
7. Exponents and Radicals (1 hour)
Multiplying, Dividing, Raising a Power to a Power, Fractional Exponents, Square Roots
8. Statistics (1 hour)
Mean, Median, Mode and Range
9. Sequences and Series (1 hour)
Arithmetic Sequences and Series, Geometric Sequences and Series
10. More Substitution (1 hour)
Nested Square Roots, Continued Fractions

Counting (6 hours)
1. Basics (1 hour)
Simple Counting Techniques
2. Venn Diagrams (1 hour)
Two and Three-Set Venn Diagrams
3. Bowling Pins and Handshakes (1 hour)
Triangular Number Patterns
4. Counting Outcomes (1 hour)
The Fundamental Counting Principle
5. Casework (1 hour)
Keeping Organized
Review (1 hour)
Review and practice problems

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Excelling in MOEMS for Grades 4-6

To help students excel in MOEMS, we are offering a specialized summer prep course designed to cover all aspects of the competition. Our program is tailored to build a strong mathematical foundation and develop the skills needed to succeed in MOEMS contests.

Session I: Foundations of Problem Solving
Focus on building a solid understanding of key mathematical concepts and developing problem-solving strategies.
Session II: Arithmetic and Number Theory
Emphasis on mastering arithmetic operations, factors, multiples, prime numbers, and other number theory topics.
Session III: Geometry and Measurement
Exploration of geometric shapes, properties, measurements, and spatial reasoning.
Session IV: Algebraic Thinking and Logical Reasoning
Introduction to basic algebraic concepts, patterns, and logical problem-solving techniques.

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