Math Contest Preparation
Set your student up for success by preparing them for national math contests. We’ll help your student learn the advanced math concepts and skills they’ll need to succeed at national competitions, while also building their confidence and motivation.
Many of the best math students achieve early success by participating in national math contests such as MathCounts and American Mathematics Competitions 8 (AMC 8). In this course, we help students prepare for these math contests by teaching them topics like counting, probability, number theory, algebra, geometry, and much more. Students will practice using problems from previous math contests as well as learn the format of math contests such as MathCounts and AMC 8.
Topics Covered in Curriculum
Number Theory
Introduction to primes
Fundamental theorem of arithmetic
Divisibility rules
Algebra
Ratios and proportions
Direct and indirect variation
Distance-rate-time problems
Substitution and elimination
Multiplying polynomials
Factoring (difference of squares)
Percents
Basic function notation and operations
Newly-defined operators
Mean, median, and mode
Sequence & Series
Pattern recognition
Finite arithmetic sequences
Finite arithmetic series
Finite geometric sequences
Finite geometric series
Counting
Patterns
Venn diagrams
Overcounting
Complementary counting and casework
Probability
Definition and basic ideas
Independent / dependent events
Complementary probability
Geometric probability
Geometry
Angles
Triangles and lengths
Right triangles
Finding wacky areas
Inscribed angle theorem for circles
External tangents to circles
Basic 3D solids
Schedule
| Description | Dates | Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathcounts/AMC 8 Basics | Sep 13 - Dec 06 |
Monday |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
$420 |
| Mathcounts/AMC 8 Basics | Sep 16 - Dec 09 |
Thursday |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
$420 |
| Mathcounts/AMC 8 Basics (Intensive) | Sep 18 - Dec 11 |
Saturday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
$720 |
| AMC 10 | Sep 13 - Dec 06 |
Monday |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
$420 |
| AMC 10 | Sep 16 - Dec 09 |
Thursday |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
$420 |
| AMC 10 (Intensive) | Sep 18 - Dec 11 |
Saturday |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
$720 |
| AMC 12 | Sep 13 - Dec 06 |
Monday |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
$420 |
| AMC 12 | Sep 16 - Dec 09 |
Thursday |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
$420 |
| AMC 12 (Intensive) | Sep 18 - Dec 11 |
Saturday |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
$720 |
Instructor Bio
Jim has participated in many different math competitions, including MathCounts Nationals, AMC 8, AMC 10/12, AIME, USAMO, and ARML Nationals. He represented Washington, D.C. as a member of the top four at MathCounts Nationals when he was in middle school. In high school, he participated in the AMC 10/12 and qualified for the AIME and USAMO tests. Additionally, he represented the state of West Virginia at the ARML National competition.
His previous students have achieved top four in their state for MathCounts and have advanced to MathCounts Nationals. He also has students that have achieved Honor Roll (top 5%) and Distinguished Honor Roll (top 1%) for the AMC 8 as well as students who have scored over 100 and qualified for AIME.
Jim attended Columbia University. In his free time, Jim enjoys cooking as well as cycling.
SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED
To reserve your spot, please call 1-800-651-9809 or email us at info@fivepointslearning.com.
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