Designed for
Students in grade 10 and below who have basic algebra 1 and geometry knowledge. Students are not required to have a calculus background. Very suitable for students who are currently taking Algebra 2 and Precalculus.
Level
High school students
Class format
One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)
Class introduction
Many Top Colleges require AMC scores as part of the college application. This is a Complete prep course for AMC10 and a partial prep course for AMC12. The course will close any gaps in knowledge required for the AMC10 exam, in addition to discussing test strategies for taking the exam. The focus is on approaches and methods via examples and exercises in the textbooks, in addition to working on exam problems from past years. The final exam will be a timed test, simulating an actual AMC10 exam.
Textbook: The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1: The Basics. ISBN: 978-0-9773045-6-1
Outcome
Improved foundational knowledge and its application to solving creative problems, in addition to learning strategy, and building one’s confidence for AMC10, and/or AMC12. More importantly, a better understanding of the interconnectedness between Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Counting and Probability. You will become a better problem-solver.
Course content
Lesson | Topic |
1 | Review: 21, 22 |
2 | Word Problems: 3, 4 |
3 | Quadratics: 2, 6 |
4 | Number Theory: 5, 7 |
5 | Circles/Polygons: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
6 | Areas/Triangles: 14, 15 |
7 | Coordinates: 16, 17 |
8 | 3D Geometry/Transformation: 18,19 |
9 | Sequences & Series: 24 |
10 | Counting & Probability: 25, 26 |
11 | A Potpourri of Geometry and Problems: 20, 29 |
12 | Mock Test Analysis |
Feedback
Students and their parents will receive brief feedback after each class, via Teachworks, regarding the student’s general participation in class. Students will also receive feedback on graded assignments via email. At the end of the course, the student will receive a final report card, which thoroughly speaks to their overall participation in the course, including major assignments.
Schedule
12 hours of classes, 120 minutes/class
Need to prepare?
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