This course prepares students up through 8th grade to take the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) AMC-8 competitions. The core syllabus and topics breakdown to five main knowledge areas: 1. Arithmetic & Proportional Reasoning; 2.Pre-Algebra & Introductory Algebra; 3.Basic Geometry; 4. Counting & Probability (Combinatorics); 5. Number Theory Basics
Duration
20 hours
(4 days)
Fees (US$)
Online:
$975.00
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Learn, practice and master Arithmetic & Proportional Reasoning
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Learn, practice and master Pre-Algebra & Introductory Algebra
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Learn, practice and master Basic Geometry
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Learn, practice and master Counting & Probability - Combinatorics
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Learn, practice and master Number Theory Basics
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Students must be in Grade 8 or below and under 15.5 years old on the day of the competition.
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Students should have a certain mastery of regular school curriculum through Pre-Algebra and early Algebra 1.
Arithmetic & Proportional Reasoning
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ratios, rates, and proportional relationships
- Estimation and number sense
- Consecutive numbers, sequences, and basic patterns
Pre-Algebra & Introductory Algebra
- Algebraic expressions and simple linear equations
- Exponents and order of operations
- Introduction to systems of equations or basic inequalities
Basic Geometry
- Angles, parallel lines, and triangle properties
- Area, perimeter, and volume of composite figures
- The Pythagorean Theorem
- Circles, polygons, and elementary coordinate geometry
Number Theory Basics
- Prime numbers and prime factorization
- Divisibility rules and remainders
- Greatest Common Divisor - GCD and Least Common Multiple - LCM
- Digit and place-value problems