Math Enrichment Class
Series
Class
EM1
EM 2
EM 3
Level
Student Age Group
Class Purpose
Class Coverage
Introduce the basic concepts with focus on word
Start to prepare young
problem:
kids with basic problem- Additional and subtraction of whole number
Elementary school
solving steps, creative
Entry
- Money, length and weight
grade 1-2
thinking and analytical
- Reading clock
skill of math word
- Capacity, Graph, Time, and Perimeter
problems
- Simple multiplication and division
Introduce the basic concept of number
operation, fraction and basic concept in Geometry such
as
Guide young kids to
- Counting, rounding, factor and multiple of whole
study breadth of basic
Elementary school
numbers
math knowledge and
Elementary grade 3-4, or who has
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of
learn the skills to apply
completed EM1
whole numbers
the knowledge to
- Addition and subtraction of fractions
problem-solving
- Tables, graphs and angles
- Parallel and perpendicular lines
- Area and perimeter of rectangles and squares
Help students focus on
problem solving using
Review and introduce the topics such as:
Model Approach which
-whole numbers, fractions, decimal and ratios
Elementary school
has been proven to be
-Percentage and average
Elementary grade 4-5, or who has the most versatile and
-Area of triangle, Quadrilateral and circle
completed EM2
effective method of
- Volume of rectangles, cone and cylinder
solving many
-Angles, Polygons
difficult and challenging
problems
Introduce the algebra concepts involving variables such
Introduce the concept as:
of Algebra to help
-Indices or exponents with numbers and variables
students review,
-Expanding and factorization
Middle school grade 5EM 4 - Algebra Developing
improve and build
-One variable quadratic Equations and linear equation
7
stronger math
system
foundations for junior - Word problem involving rate, ration and percentage
high school
- Coordinate Plane, quadratic graphs
-Inequality with variables
Introduce the basic concepts for Geometry and Statistics
Focus on Geometry and
such as:
Statistics to help
- Congruent and similar triangles
students review,
EM 4 Middle school grade 6- Measurement for sector, cone, arc and pyramid
Developing
improve and build
Geometry
8
- Pythagorean theorem and trigonometry
stronger math
- Motion Geometry
foundations for junior
- Statistics: graphic presentation of data and
high school
measurement of the distribution
Review the fundamental Review the SAT material:
math concepts to SAT - Number and Operations
starting from middle
test standards, and
- Algebra and Functions
SAT Math
school age, who has
practice basic problem- - Geometry and Measurement
completed EM4
solving using SAT exam - Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
references
- SAT mock exam
A series of practice tests will be given every other week.
The SAT Math Subject In the following week, the test problems will be reviewed
Test Levels I & II class is and specific concepts will be reinforced. The focuses
designed to help
include:
starting from middle
students master the
- Overview of SAT Math Subject Test Levels I & II
SAT subject
school age, who has
math concepts that
- Numbers and Operation Review
Math
completed SAT Math appear on SAT Math
- Algebra and Functions Review
Subject Test, and to
- Geometry and Measurement Review
train students to utilize - Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability, and Advanced
practical test skills.
Math Review
- Diagnostic Tests and Review
Math Olympic Class Series
Class
Level
Student Age Group
Class Purpose
Introduce basic math
Above 3rd grade, who
concepts that are
has just started to learn
required in math
MO
competition
Class Coverage
Explain types of numbers, number operation order,"3M",
LCM, GCF, exponent, radical, and factorial, fraction,
percent, decimal, ratio, proportion;
basic Algebra expression and operations, using Algebra
to solve simple word problems;
Geometry shapes, perimeter, area, circumference, surface
area, and volume;
basic counting methods and basic Probability.
MO 1
entry
MO 2
Review all basics with in-depth explanations and
examples,
Use practical problempractice problems using basic concepts such as,
solving examples to
- prime & composite
systematically walk
Around 4th grade, who
- distributive property, etc.
through math concepts
elementary has learned MO for
- "Chickens & Rabbits" pattern of world problem
and basic problemabout a year
- "Money" word problem
solving strategies that
- basic logic problem
are being used in the
- ratio and proportion
competition.
- "incircle knowledge" of triangle, polygon, and circle
- Counting and Probability related word problem
MO 3
Enrich basic math
concepts with
challenging problemAround 5th grade, who solving practice. It
developing has learned MO for
requires students to
about 1-2 years
have creative thinking
and be comfortable in
learning math under a
competitive setting.
Introduce topics such as:
- unit digits, number base, and special numbers
- clock hands and angle
- polygon and geometric calculation
- linear equation and word problem
- etc.
MO 4
HS MO 1
HS MO 2
HS MO 3
At around middle
school age, who is
developing preparing for
MathCounts, and/or,
AMC 8 competitions
With assumption of students at a certain level of welldeveloped problem-solving skill in middle school math
competition area, this class uses MathCounts and AMC 8
Help students who take
target levels of training material. MathCounts event is
MathCounts challenges,
only for middle school students to participate nationwide
and/or AMC 8 tests.
( http://mathcounts.org/programs/competition-series.
Please be noted, students need to register with their
weekday schools to participate MathCounts event.)
Through an in-depth
study of a proven
Starting from around Olympic math textbook,
middle school age, who the class lays out
Text book: <Art of Problem Solving Volume 1: the
has not taken H.S. MO foundation
Basics>
class, or who has
knowledge/skill at high (http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/products/pslearned MO for at least school level math
aops1/toc.pdf)
2-3 years
competition, in order to
prepare for AMC 10 and
above.
Runs through intensive math topics. Reference books
Improve students'
are:
proficiency in
Who has learned HS
Art of Problem Solving Volume 2: and Beyond
competitive level (AMC
MO for about 1 year
Art of Problem Solving Volume 1: Basic
10/12) of problemChallenging Problems in Geometry
solving.
Art of Problem Solving: Intermediate Algebra
Who has learned HS
MO for about 2 year
Enhance students'
proficiency in
competitive level (AMC
10/12, AIME) of
problem-solving.
Class topics cover major areas in:
Number Theory
Algebra - polynomial, functions, equations, and
inequality
Geometry - mass point, analytic, inequality, and solid
Combinatorics
Probability