Class Description (New Classes)

The table below provides a brief overview of classes for our new incoming students. All incoming students are required to take a placement test. Please contact the office to schedule a placement test.

Kids and Numbers (Age:4.5-6 yrs)

Students compare, combine, analyze, continue the pattern, group, explore the number line, look for the missing number (next year we will call it an equation with a variable), sometimes even look for the missing signs of arithmetic operations. Class meets for 1.5 hrs once a week.

Level 1 (grades 1-2)

Level 2 (grades 1-3)

The emphasis of the class is on development of abstract and critical thinking.  Topics include Multiplication and Division, Order of Operations, Area and Perimeter.  Students are introduced to equations and variables via games with balance scales, magic squares, etc.  First introduction to functions through the "Guess my rule" games. Class meets for 2 hrs once a week.

Level 3 (grades 2-4)

Students get their first introduction to Laws of Arithmetic and Order of Operations, find Area and Perimeter of compound shapes. Functions, Equations, Logical problems, and word problems. First Introduction to fractions. Class meets for 2 hrs once a week.

Level 4 (grades 3-5)

The motto of the class  “Don't do it hard – do it smart!” using  laws of arithmetic. Word problems, equations, algebraic transformations and functions.  Triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, find their area and perimeter. Fractions and still more logic problems.  Class meets for 2 hrs once a week.

Level 5 (grades 4-6)

The class moves from “Guess and check” to formal translation to an equation. Elementary distance, time, and rate problems. Notion of divisibility and divisibility rules.  Logical problems, some elements of geometry..  Class meets for 2 hrs once a week.

Level 6 Algebra and Geometry (grades 5-7)

This class is offered either as a 3-hour Algebra and Geometry Combo, or as separate 2 hour Algebra and 1 hour Geometry classes.The class can be taken as a a 3 hour block once a week or split in two classes a week.

The Algebra portion of the class covers Pre-Algebra topics such as Ratios, Proportions, Percents and Absolute values skills. Those topics are critical for SAT, and are essential tools for subsequent courses.

The Geometry portion of the class provides an overview of angles, parallel lines, triangles, polygons, quadrilaterals, circles. Geometry often becomes an obstacle for our youngest SAT-I takers: while they are usually brilliant at Algebra, they lack the geometry knowledge to get the highest grade. This course will provide an early start, and allows for a thorough proof-based exposition to Geometry 1 topics in the following year in the continuing class.

Level 7 Algebra (grades 7-9)

The course covers topics usually seen in Pre-Algebra Honors courses: Linear Equations, Word problems, Algebraic Expressions, Exponents, Polynomials, system of Linear Equations. Great for 8th and 9th graders with some “gaps” in their knowledge, and 7th graders who would like to excel. The class meets once a week for 2.5 hours. Corresponding course - Level 7 Geometry. Can be taken as one 4 hour combo on a weekend or as two independent classes.

Level 7 Geometry (grades 7-8)

This is a companion to Algebra 7 class. It is offered to students who did not take Geometry 6, and covers the basics of Geometry I with some proofs. Topics include angles, parallel lines, triangles, polygons, quadrilaterals, circles. This class is extremely important for those targeting taking the SAT test for JHU CTY in 8th grade, as about 40% of SAT problems can be on geometry. it also provides excellent preparation for High School Geometry. The class meets 1.5 hours once a week in conjunction with Algebra 7 on a weekend, or as a stand-alone class.

Level 8 Algebra (grades 7-9)

Highly Recommended for 8th graders and 9th-10th graders with some “gaps”, this class covers Exponents, Polynomials, Systems of Inequalities, Special Products and Quadratic Equations. The class meets once a week for 2.5 hours.

Level 8 Geometry (grades 7-9)

HS Geometry students: here is a way to survive one of the most difficult courses of the High School curriculum. Learn the Deductive reasoning, Congruent and Similar triangles & quadrilaterals, Geometric inequalities, Areas of plane figures and Area/Volume of Solids. Prerequisites: Geometry I

Level 9 Algebra (grades 8-10)

Highly Recommended for advanced 8th graders and 9th-10th graders with some “gaps”, this class provides an overview Exponents and Polynomials, concentrating on Special products, Rational Fractions, , Systems of Inequalities, Square roots and Quadratic Equations. The class meets once a week for 2.5 hours.

Level 9 Geometry (grades 8-10)

This class targets High School students interested in Honor Geometry II. It covers Coordinate Geometry, 3D geometry and elements of Trigonometry. The class meets 1.5 hours once a week.

Level 10 Algebra/Pre-Calculus (grades 9-11)

Highly Recommended for current Algebra II Honor students, and advanced 10-11 graders who would like to take SAT II-IC at the end of the year. The class covers Logarithms, Complex numbers, Sequences and Series. This class will prepare students for SAT II-IC test. The class meets once a week for 2.5 hours. The companion class is Level 10 Geometry.

Level 10 Geometry (grades 9-11)

This class covers the key topics needed for the the SAT II-IIC test: Trigonometry, Conic sections and polar coordinates. The class meets once a week for 1.5 hours. The companion class is Level 10 Algebra.

AP Calculus AB (grades 10-12)

This intensive class prepares for AP Calculus (AB) test. It meets once a week for 4 hours on a weekend.

SAT-I & ACT Preparation (grades 9-11)

This year-long class provides an in-depth review of Algebra and Geometry topics necessary for SAT. Join this class to boost your SAT scores! The class meets once a week for 4 hours on weekends. (See also our Summer SAT preparation classes here)

Continuing Classes

This area is currently being updated. Class recommendations for the fllowing year are provided for Continuing students in the spring of the previous year. Please contact the office with any questions regarding the placement.

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