MATH PROBLEM SOLVING ADVANCED PS2 - ELEMENTARY
Year Long program FOR Advanced ELEMENTARY school STUDENTS in grades 5/6 Starting September 2022
Complete Math Curriculum
Recommended for Ages 9 -12
Mapped To Common Core Standards
This math curriculum is designed in a way that we wish we had when we were kids. It teaches kids how to think critically and understand the concepts behind the math calculations they’re performing. Engaging illustrations keep kids coming back for more, even as they grapple with some of the most rigorous math problems available anywhere.
INCLUDED COMPETITIONS
The name Competitive Kids STEM indicates our intention of preparing students for the contests. Considering this we are making it mandatory for our students to participate in math competitions. To simplify the process, we will cover the cost of the following contests for all our students as long as these contests are available online.
Canadian National Math League (CNML)
Mathematica Contest
Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary & Middle Schools (MOEMS) - 5 Tests spread over the course
Canadian Math Summer Contest (CMSC)
We are not limited to these contests. We will provide additional opportunities for the students to participate in the contests. High-performing students will be selected for the team contests such as Berkely Mini Math Tournament, Purple Comet etc.
Program Highlights
Specially Designed to develop confidence in math
1Engaging Curriculum
Using our well-developed curriculum, our wizards will become adept at solving challenging math problems. The curriculum is broken into 4 key parts:
- Core Concepts
- Applied Math to explain where these concepts apply in real-life
- Games & Puzzles to tickle Wizard's brain in a fun way
- Enrichment to learn problem-solving through some amazing techniques and tricks
Our assignments will include word problems, interactive puzzles, and skill drill games with detailed solutions.
2Problem Solving Techniques
Our key focus is on teaching problem-solving techniques by connecting the dots. We help kids in understanding the core concepts so that they can break down complex problems into smaller, solvable dots and we encourage them to make connections between these dots. This helps in building a foundation not only for advanced math and science but also for handling real-life problems.
3Challenging problems and puzzles
Our philosophy is to train kids by providing them with appropriate challenges to foster critical thinking. We assess students based on their skills (not on their school grades) so that we can help develop the right set of skills for them to succeed.
4Learn to compete
We have a team of highly experienced and award-winning teachers, engineers, technologists and HR experts coaching the students. We would like kids to excel through the real-life association of concepts being taught to them in the class. These selfless educators would like kids to express themselves at international platforms. We provide numerous opportunities for the students to compete nationally and internationally.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Full Year Program starting In September 2020 for kids in grades 5-6.
1COURSE PREREQUISITE
Students are expected to know the concepts we cover in Math Problem Solving 1. We will review these topics in the first 2-3 weeks. We will also provide material for students to practice themselves.
Geometry: Perimeter and Area of 2D shapes like triangles, quadrilaterals, squares, rectangles, understanding and measuring angles, parallel and perpendicular
Arithmetic: Advanced addition, subtraction, multiplication and division,
distributive property, the order of operations, Integers Basics, Decimals Basics
Number Theory: Exponents, Understanding of perfect squares and basic exponents,
computing powers, Basic factoring, prime numbers, divisibility tests
Algebra: Variables- What is “n” and simple equations, simplifying equations, fractions2Advanced Integers
Core Concepts: Review, Multiplying & Dividing integers, Exponents
Enrichment: Longer products, Opposites, Dividing with Exponents, Challenge Problems
3ALGEBRAIC Equations
Core Concepts: Reviewing Equations, Division as a Traction, Like terms, Simplifying Expressions, Inverse Operations
ENRICHMENT: Mystery Operations, Multi-step Equations, Perimeter and Area, Consecutive Numbers and Challenging Word Problems
4APPLIED Exponents
Core Concepts: Review of Exponents, Multiplying Powers, Dividing Powers, Same Exponents, Zero and Negative, Power to a Power
Enrichment: Scientific Notation, Equations, WMOC, Challenge Problems
5Counting
Core Concepts: Counting, Inclusive/Exclusive, Choices, Possibilities
Enrichment: Geometric Arrangements, Venn Diagram, Word Problems, Tree Diagram, Arrangements, Using Factorials,
Counting Pairs, Complementary Counting6PROBABILITY
Core Concepts: Chance, Counting Review, Computing Probability, Coins and Dice, Coin Flips, Dice Rolls
Enrichment: Geometric Probability, Independent and Dependent, Counting,
Complements, Games of Chance, Math Relays, Challenge Problems7Sequences
Core Concepts: Understanding Sequences, Number Sequences, What Comes Next?
Enrichment: Arithmetic Series, Arithmetic sequences, Fibonacci sequence
8Factors & Multiples
Core Concepts: Factors Review, Divisibility, GCF, LCM
Enrichment: GCF & LCM with Word Problems, Perfect Squares, The Euclidean Algorithm, Venn Diagrams, Factorials, Counting Factors, Relatively Prime
9Advanced Fractions
Core Concepts: Fractions Review, Addition & subtraction, Mixed, Simplify First, Multiplication and Division in Fractions
Enrichment: Reciprocal Review, Egyptian Fractions, Challenge Problems
10Ratios & Rates
Core Concepts: Understanding Ratios, Whole amount, Proportions, Rates, Ratio Problems, Using ratios, Equivalent ratios, Speed
Enrichment: Ratios in Geometry, Multi-part ratios, Teamwork, Conversions
11Decimals
Core Concepts: Review, Tens & Tenths, Multiplying decimals,
Enrichment: Estimations, Conversions, Repeating Decimals, Conversion Strategies, Dividing Decimals
12Percents
Core Concepts: Percents & Fractions, Percents & Decimals, Proportions, Percentage of a Number, Equations
Enrichment: Percent Strategies, Estimation, Percent Change, Challenges
13Square Roots
Core Concepts: Understanding Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots
Enrichment: Estimation, Comparing, Tricky Square Roots, Fractions, Pythagorean Theorem, Squares & Rectangles, Length
& Distance, Challenge Problems14Geometry
Core Concepts: Review of Polygons, Area and Perimeter review, 3D Solids
Enrichment: Volume and Surface Area, Platonic Solids, Painted Cubes and Challenges
Are You Ready for this course?
ENROLL IN OUR FREE READINESS COURSE AND TAKE FEW ENGAGING TESTS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS to complete self-assessments. it's mandatory to complete assessments to join our courses. THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS SHOULD BE INTUITIVE BUT YOU MAY USE THESE STEPS IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH THE READINESS LINK BELOW.
COURSE LOGISTICS
35
Total Number of Sessions
90
Length of each session in minutes
Sep 14 - Jun 14
First session starts online
6:30 pm
Eastern Time when we will meet every Wednesday
ENROLL - MATH PROBLEM SOLVING 2
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