While we have not yet so far received all the complete results from the MAA/AMC, we have 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z.

Table 1: 61 AIME Qualifiers

Particularly, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC10B.

Tables 2, 3, 4, and 5 show a full list of our top students on the 2016 AMC 10A, AMC 10B, AMC 12A, and AMC 12B, respectively.

In addition, 52 young students in grade 8 or below scored at least 90 points and ranked among the top 10% of all test takers.  These students will receive the Certificate of Merit Award from the MAA/AMC.

We had an unusually large number of students this year qualifying through both the AMC 10 and AMC 12. Actually, four-fifths of our students qualified for the AIME. The other one-fifths of our students came extremely close to qualifying. All of their hard work has paid off!

The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are part of the United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). Students must score highly on these tests in order to take part in the AIME, and then the USAJMO/USAMO exam, which is used to choose members for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are very proud of our students’ great achievements and wish them well in the AIME and USAJMO/USAMO.

Table 2: 18 AIME Qualifiers through the 2017 AMC 10A

Table 3: 16 AIME Qualifiers through the 2017 AMC 10B

Table 4: 18 AIME Qualifiers through the 2017 AMC 12A

Table 5: 9 AIME Qualifiers through the 2017 AMC 12B

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world.

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions. We have collected 116 full-length real AMC 10/12 problems sets containing 2,960 problems, as described in the article “116 Full-length Real AMC Problems Sets are a Golden Resource to Our AMC 10/12 Prep Program.” Particularly, we have additional 3,000 brand new problems at the level of the AMC 10/12, taken from the licensed AMC Database. In addition, we have also collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Solutions as shown in the article “American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials.” All these materials have formed a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

Both the AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25-question, 75-minute multiple choice examinations. There are usually 10-15 questions that overlap with both exams. The AMC 10A is held on the same day as the AMC 12A; similarly, the AMC 10B is held on the same day as the AMC 12B.

In 2017, the AMC 10A and AMC 12A had 14 overlapping questions, which are shown in the following table.

Table: 14 Overlapping Problems in the 2017 AMC 10A and 12A

Click HERE to see all the 14 problems that appeared on both the 2017 AMC 10A and AMC 12A.

Let’s look at an example of this scenario. Suppose there are two students: Student X and Student Y.

Student X took the 2017 AMC 12A, and Student Y took the 2017 AMC 10A. Both get all the 14 problems shown above right, and they also both get 3 incorrect answers and 8 skipped answers. This is demonstrated in the following table.

Student	Student X	Student Y
Contest	2017 AMC 12A	2017 AMC 10A
# of Correct Answers	14	14
# of Incorrect Answers	3	3
# of Blank Answers	8	8
Total Score	14 6 + 3 0 + 8 1.5 = 96	14 6 + 3 0 + 8 1.5 = 96
Qualification Status for the AIME	Yes	No

Note that the 2017 AMC 10A/12A AIME cutoff scores are:

• AMC 10A: 112.5
• AMC 12A: 96

See more at: 2017 AMC 10A/12A AIME Cutoff Scores

Remember that both the AMC 10 and the AMC 12 have the same scoring criteria. Six points are given for a correct answer, 0 points for an incorrect answer and 1.5 points for an answer left blank.

Student X got 96 points out of 150, and thus, qualifies for the AIME through the AMC 12A. However, Student Y got 96 points out of 150 on the AMC 10A, and is 16.5 points away from qualifying for the AIME through the AMC 10A.

Conclusion:

This year, it was much easier to qualify for the AIME through the AMC 12A than the AMC 10A!

More details can be found at:

• High School Competitive Math (for 6th to 11th graders) Spring Sessions Starting Feb. 18
• 365-hour Project to Qualify for the AIME through the AMC 10/12 Contests
• AMC 10 versus AMC 12
• American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10)
• American Mathematics Contest 12 — AMC 12
• Notable Achievements of Our Students
• AMC 10/12 Historical Results
• The AMC 10 and AMC 12 Have 10-15 Questions in Common
• Some Problems on the 2016 AMC 10/12 are Exactly the Same as Previous AMC/ARML Problems
• Every Student Should Take Both the AMC 10A/12A and 10 B/12B!
• Students Can Easily Qualify for the AIME Through the AMC 12 During 11th and 12th Grade

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Purpose: To help students to prepare for the AP Calculus AB/BC Exam — Tuesday, May 9, 2017

In the final sprint of AP Calculus,  this course will help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed in getting a 5 on AP Calculus. We will utilize the highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Spring Session
7 Weekends (Eastern Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm), Total: 21 Hours
3/25,     4/1,      4/8,        4/15,        4/22,      4/29,      5/6

Tuition: $900: including 17 previous full-length official AP Calculus exam booklets (2000 to 2016) from the College Board.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and make payment.

You are very welcome to sign up for our Online Course which offers a quick, efficient way for students to interact with teachers over long distance. We use Google Hangouts to video chat and easily connect with students to teach them our tricks and shortcuts to getting an amazing score on their contests, as well as offer them our guidance and support. Students can ask questions face-to-face, and can complete problems with the supervision of our teachers/coaches.

A commitment to the whole course can maximize the benefit of learning all the math ideas, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques.

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508     or        240-780-8828
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

Getting a 5 on AP Calculus is not easy. But with hard work and our help, you will be able to do it. Almost all of our students scored 5 points on AP Calculus, and we know what it takes to get there.

The best way to prepare for the exam is definitely to practice past tests. We have a long history of close collaboration with the College Board, and have purchased 17 previous full-length official AP Calculus exam booklets (2000 to 2016) from the College Board. All these materials have become a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

All problems from past official AP Calculus exams have formed our “big data” system. We have used data mining and predictive analytics to examine the types and the frequencies of questions in all these materials, and then completely “decoded” the AP Calculus. We always show all the “secret code” cracked from the above big data to students, and teach them to totally grasp and “control” the AP Calculus. In fact, for all questions on the recent AP Calculus exams, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AP Calculus problems.

Our philosophy is extremely different from most experts in that we concentrate on test specific strategy that students have never seen in a traditional class setting. The strategy is designed to save time, avoid carelessness, solve problems from past AP Calculus tests, and exploit the weaknesses of standardized tests, as opposed to spending valuable time on the conventional teaching of mathematics.

This course will include a discussion of the effective use of a graphing calculator to solve AP Calculus problems. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and potent time management skills.

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area who have a contract with the College Board to use all real questions from the past AP Calculus tests in our AP Calculus Prep program. Our students have gained great benefits from the program and received top scores on the AP Calculus.

Our AP Calculus prep classes have been extremely effective in raising students’ scores on the AP Calculus, and 283 students earned top grades of 5 on AP Calculus BC Test. Please view here: Notable Achievements of Our Students

Featured SAT Instructors

All of our sessions are taught by highly qualified instructors who are excellent experts on preparing students for the exam. We distinguish ourselves by the high quality of our instructors. Finding top-quality instructors is no easy task. We’ve hand-picked some of the best, including graduates of Ivy League institutions. Meet some of them here:

• Chief Math Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan
• Senior SAT Instructor: Frank Dai
• Senior SAT Math Instructor: John Lee
• Head Math Instructor: Dr. Natasha Khovanova
• Senior Math Instructor: Dr. Irina Kufareva

Course Description:

• Work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal. They should understand the connections among these representations.
• Understand the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linear approximation and they should be able to use derivatives to solve a variety of problems.
• Understand the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and should be able to use integrals to solve a variety of problems.
• Understand the relationship between the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
• Communicate mathematics both orally and in well-written sentences and should be able to explain solutions to problems.
• Model a written description of a physical situation with a function, a differential equation, or an integral.
• Use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and verify conclusions.
• Determine the reasonableness of solutions, including sign, size, relative accuracy, and units of measurement.
• Develop an appreciation of calculus as a coherent body of knowledge and as a human accomplishment.

There are two separate exams for AP Calculus. Scoring a five on the AP Calculus AB exam allows high school students to obtain credit for a year of college level mathematics. Scoring a five on the AP Calculus BC exam allows students to be placed in a course in college that is one course beyond that granted for scoring a five on AP Calculus AB.

Realistically, it is possible to score very well on the AP Calculus BC exam even if one is only enrolled in AP Calculus AB. AP Calculus BC covers all the same topics covered in AP Calculus AB and adds several new concepts which can be learned with our guidance in a few weeks. Thus, it is possible to take the AP Calculus BC exam and score a five with only the completion of AP Calculus AB. We will definitely help you get a 5 on AP Calculus BC.

Students earning a score of 4 or 5 will generally earn college credit, satisfy “in-major” degree requirements, and receive advanced placement as follows:

• AB Exam Score or AB Subscore of BC Exam: 1 semester credit for Calculus I
• BC Exam Score: 1 semester credit for Calculus I, and 1 semester of credit for Calculus II

Policy on AP Credits:

1. University of Maryland College Park

• If you score at least a 4 on Calculus AB, you will get 4 credits for MATH140.
• If you score at least a 4 on Calculus BC, you will get 8 credits for MATH140 and MATH141.
• See more at: UMD AP credit chart

2. University of Virginia

• Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB will earn 4 credits for MATH 1310.
• Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC will earn 8 credits earned for MATH 1310 and 1320.
• See more at: UVA Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit

About the Exam

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Purpose: To help students to prepare for the AP Calculus AB/BC Exam — Tuesday, May 9, 2017

This course will help you, in the final sprint of AP Calculus, build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed in getting a 5 on AP Calculus. We will utilize the highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Spring Session
7 Weekends (Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm), Total: 21 Hours
3/25,     4/1,      4/8,        4/15,        4/22,      4/29,      5/6

Tuition: $900: including 17 previous full-length official AP Calculus exam booklets (2000 to 2016) from the College Board. We offer discounts of $20 for returning students.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

Locations: 
401 N Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850 (Two spots are available!)
13902 Bromfield Road, Germantown, MD 20874 (Three spots are available!)

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508     or        240-780-8828
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

Getting a 5 on AP Calculus is not easy. But with hard work and our help, you will be able to do it. Almost all of our students scored 5 points on AP Calculus, and we know what it takes to get there.

The best way to prepare for the exam is definitely to practice past tests. We have a long history of close collaboration with the College Board, and have purchased 17 previous full-length official AP Calculus exam booklets (2000 to 2016) from the College Board. All these materials have become a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

All problems from past official AP Calculus exams have formed our “big data” system. We have used data mining and predictive analytics to examine the types and the frequencies of questions in all these materials, and then completely “decoded” the AP Calculus. We always show all the “secret code” cracked from the above big data to students, and teach them to totally grasp and “control” the AP Calculus. In fact, for all questions on the recent AP Calculus exams, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AP Calculus problems.

Our philosophy is extremely different from most experts in that we concentrate on test specific strategy that students have never seen in a traditional class setting. The strategy is designed to save time, avoid carelessness, solve problems from past AP Calculus tests, and exploit the weaknesses of standardized tests, as opposed to spending valuable time on the conventional teaching of mathematics.

This course will include a discussion of the effective use of a graphing calculator to solve AP Calculus problems. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and potent time management skills.

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area who have a contract with the College Board to use all real questions from the past AP Calculus tests in our AP Calculus Prep program. Our students have gained great benefits from the program and received top scores on the AP Calculus.

Our AP Calculus prep classes have been extremely effective in raising students’ scores on the AP Calculus, and 283 students earned top grades of 5 on AP Calculus BC Test. Please view here: Notable Achievements of Our Students

Featured SAT Instructors

All of our sessions are taught by highly qualified instructors who are excellent experts on preparing students for the exam. We distinguish ourselves by the high quality of our instructors. Finding top-quality instructors is no easy task. We’ve hand-picked some of the best, including graduates of Ivy League institutions. Meet some of them here:

• Chief Math Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan
• Senior SAT Instructor: Frank Dai
• Senior SAT Math Instructor: John Lee
• Head Math Instructor: Dr. Natasha Khovanova
• Senior Math Instructor: Dr. Irina Kufareva

Course Description:

• Work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal. They should understand the connections among these representations.
• Understand the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linear approximation and they should be able to use derivatives to solve a variety of problems.
• Understand the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and should be able to use integrals to solve a variety of problems.
• Understand the relationship between the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
• Communicate mathematics both orally and in well-written sentences and should be able to explain solutions to problems.
• Model a written description of a physical situation with a function, a differential equation, or an integral.
• Use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and verify conclusions.
• Determine the reasonableness of solutions, including sign, size, relative accuracy, and units of measurement.
• Develop an appreciation of calculus as a coherent body of knowledge and as a human accomplishment.

There are two separate exams for AP Calculus. Scoring a five on the AP Calculus AB exam allows high school students to obtain credit for a year of college level mathematics. Scoring a five on the AP Calculus BC exam allows students to be placed in a course in college that is one course beyond that granted for scoring a five on AP Calculus AB.

Realistically, it is possible to score very well on the AP Calculus BC exam even if one is only enrolled in AP Calculus AB. AP Calculus BC covers all the same topics covered in AP Calculus AB and adds several new concepts which can be learned with our guidance in a few weeks. Thus, it is possible to take the AP Calculus BC exam and score a five with only the completion of AP Calculus AB. We will definitely help you get a 5 on AP Calculus BC.

Students earning a score of 4 or 5 will generally earn college credit, satisfy “in-major” degree requirements, and receive advanced placement as follows:

• AB Exam Score or AB Subscore of BC Exam: 1 semester credit for Calculus I
• BC Exam Score: 1 semester credit for Calculus I, and 1 semester of credit for Calculus II

Policy on AP Credits:

1. University of Maryland College Park

• If you score at least a 4 on Calculus AB, you will get 4 credits for MATH140.
• If you score at least a 4 on Calculus BC, you will get 8 credits for MATH140 and MATH141.
• See more at: UMD AP credit chart

2. University of Virginia

• Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB will earn 4 credits for MATH 1310.
• Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC will earn 8 credits earned for MATH 1310 and 1320.
• See more at: UVA Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit

About the Exam

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

The 2017 AMC 12B was held on February 15, 2017. At over 4,500 U.S. high schools in every state, more than 400,000 students were presented with a set of 25 questions rich in content, designed to make them think and sure to leave them talking.

Each year the AMC 10 and AMC 12 are on the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ Advisory List of Contests and Activities. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

Mathematics is increasingly important in our technological and scientific age. Taking more mathematics in high school is the gateway to jobs and careers of all kinds, even those that are not explicitly mathematical, scientific, or technological. Participating in the AMC contests can challenge and inspire students to learn more mathematics!

The 2017 AMC 12B Problems and Answers have been posted below. You can click the following to download them:

• 2017 AMC12B Problems
• 2017 AMC12B Answers
• 20 Sets of AMC 12 Mock Test with Detailed Solutions

More details can be found at:

• High School Competitive Math Class (for 6th to 11th graders) Spring Sessions Starting Feb. 18
• 365-hour Project to Qualify for the AIME through the AMC 10/12 Contests
• AMC 10 versus AMC 12
• American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10)
• American Mathematics Contest 12 — AMC 12
• Notable Achievements of Our Students
• AMC 10/12 Historical Results
• The AMC 10 and AMC 12 Have 10-15 Questions in Common
• Some Problems on the 2016 AMC 10/12 are Exactly the Same as Previous AMC/ARML Problems
• Every Student Should Take Both the AMC 10A/12A and 10 B/12B!
• Students Can Easily Qualify for the AIME Through the AMC 12 During 11th and 12th Grade
• Premier National Mathematics Competition — AMC 8
• American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• A Little Competition can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Geometry Problems
• Why Discrete Math Is Very Important
• Mathematics competitions are NOT mysterious, and every student can attend them! — 数学竞赛绝非神秘，每个学生都可参加！
• Girls should attend math competitions — 女生更应参加数学竞赛

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world. We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions. We have collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Problems and Official Solutions as shown in the article ” American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials,” which have formed our “big data” system, a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

The 2017 AMC 10B was held on Feb. 15, 2017. Over 450,000 students from over 4,100 U.S. and international schools attended the 2017 AMC 10B contest and found it very fun and rewarding. Top 20, well-known U.S. universities and colleges, including internationally recognized U.S. technical institutions, ask for AMC scores on their application forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications!

The 2017 AMC 10B Problems and Answers have been posted below. You can click the following to download them:

• 2017 AMC 10B Problems
• 2017 AMC 10B Answers
• 20 Sets of AMC 10 Mock Test with Detailed Solutions

More details can be found at:

• High School Competitive Math Class (for 6th to 11th graders) Spring Sessions Starting Feb. 18
• 365-hour Project to Qualify for the AIME through the AMC 10/12 Contests
• AMC 10 versus AMC 12
• American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10)
• American Mathematics Contest 12 — AMC 12
• Notable Achievements of Our Students
• AMC 10/12 Historical Results
• The AMC 10 and AMC 12 Have 10-15 Questions in Common
• Some Problems on the 2016 AMC 10/12 are Exactly the Same as Previous AMC/ARML Problems
• Every Student Should Take Both the AMC 10A/12A and 10 B/12B!
• Students Can Easily Qualify for the AIME Through the AMC 12 During 11th and 12th Grade

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

The period of time between 4th-8th grade is critical to the development of students’ math skills!

Purpose: To prepare for math competitions, such as

Purpose: To prepare for the ARML and the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 6, 2018 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

• We will help students gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills different from those in the school classes, motivation, and perseverance for reaching their full potential.
• We will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve competitive math problems as well as test-taking tactics.
• The emphasis of this class will be on advanced geometry and comprehensive problem-solving, which is very common in competitive math, but is not included in school curriculum.
• We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Instructors:

• Dr. Henry Wan
• Dr. Irina Khovanova
• Dr. Natasha Kufareva

Spring Session I
8 Weekends (Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 16 Hours
2/19,   2/26,   3/5,   3/12  (Monthly Mock Test/Review
3/19,   3/26,   4/2,    4/9  (Monthly Mock Test/Review)

Spring Session II
8 Weekends (Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 16 Hours
4/16,   4/23,   4/30,   5/7 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
5/14,   5/21,   6/4,   6/11 (Final Mock Exam/Review)

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and make payment.

You are very welcome to sign up for our Online Intensive AMC 10/12 Prep Fall Weekend Course which offers a quick, efficient way for students to interact with teachers over long distance. We use Google Hangouts to video chat and easily connect with students to teach them our tricks and shortcuts to getting an amazing score on their contests, as well as offer them our guidance and support. Students can ask questions face-to-face, and can complete problems with the supervision of our teachers/coaches.

A commitment to the whole course can maximize the benefit of learning all the math ideas, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques.

Tuition for Session I:
Tuition: $520
Material Fee: $120, (including 320 pages handouts, and problem sets and their detailed solutions)
Total Fee for Session I: $640. We offer discounts of $15 for returning students.

Tuition for Session II:
Tuition: $520
Material Fee: $120, (including 320 pages handouts, and problem sets and their detailed solutions)
Total Fee for Session II: $640. We offer discounts of $15 for returning students.

There are 2 tuition payment options.

• In the first option, students may choose to pay on session-by-session basis. That is, choosing to pay for Session I, only, and then, if they decide to continue, pay for Session II.
• In the second option, students may pay for the whole 2 sessions at a discounted price of $1,260. Returning students only need to pay $1,230.

Total Fee for Sessions I & II: $1,260.

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $95 deduction
• No refund after the second class

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508     or        240-780-8828
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world.

Although the 2017 AMC 10/12 contests have just finished, we must prepare in advance for the 2018 AMC 10/12 contests. As the great scientist Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors only the prepared mind.” Those who strive to prepare early, and work hard are the ones who achieve the best results. The AMC is a complex math competition that requires dedication and focus. Therefore, the earlier our students start preparing, the better their scores will be. Read more at:

• Some Problems on the 2016 AMC 10/12 are Exactly the Same as Previous AMC/ARML Problems
• 365-hour Project to Qualify for the AIME through the AMC 10/12 Contests
• Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Geometry Problems
• 116 Full-length Real AMC Problems Sets are a Golden Resource to Our AMC 10/12 Prep Program
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Mathematics competitions are NOT mysterious, and every student can attend them! — 数学竞赛绝非神秘，每个学生都可参加！
• Girls should attend math competitions — 女生更应参加数学竞赛
• Why are Math Competitions Important to Girls?
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model
• 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for the AIME
• Cutoff scores for AIME qualification in 2016

Specific Goal: To earn a score of 120 or more out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), or a score of 100 or more out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12), and then qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), which is used to determine qualification for the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). See for more details: Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Problems

Who should take this class: This class is very appropriate for 6th-11th grade students who are hoping to qualify for the AIME.

Benefits:

• 16 tutorial handouts (>640 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 400 new problems similar to AMC 10/12 level from the licensed AMC Database
• 4 FREE mock tests that are intended to mimic an actual math competition exam, each of which has 25 questions similar to AMC 10/12 level taken from the licensed AMC Database. These simulated tests help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.
• FREE registration for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2018 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 22, 2018. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017

Weekly Homework: At least 3 hours per week. Each week, we will carefully review and check 2 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 2 students’ homework, and this will continue on a rotational basis until all students have had their homework checked at least once and the cycle will start again. Based on the work of the 2 students that week, we will provide the those 2 students with individualized proposal and support.

At least 3 hours per week. Problem sets include all geometry problems on the past AMC 10/12 and ARML, and 500 brand new problems having similar difficulty and style as the real AMC 10/12 problems, extracted from the licensed AMC Database. Each week, we will carefully review and check 2 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 2 students’ homework, and this will continue on a rotational basis until all students have had their homework checked at least once and the cycle will start again. Based on the work of the 2 students that week, we will provide the those 2 students with individualized proposal and support.

Class Outline:

In our high school competitive math class, we will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve AMC problems as well as test-taking tactics. The emphasis of this class will be on advanced geometry and comprehensive problem-solving which are very common in competitive math. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and effective time management skills.

ARML/AMC 10/12 Prep Class Spring I

 ARML/AMC 10/12 Prep Class Spring II (Continuation of Session I)

Small-sized Class Teaching Model: We utilize the highly effective small-sized class teaching model. Smaller classes lead to pupils receiving more individual attention from teachers, and having more active interactions with them. We focus on every individual, not the whole class. Students will thrive from the smaller class sizes that allow them to reach their full potential. Particularly, students can benefit tremendously from high-frequent individualized student-teacher interactions leading to establishment of a stronger foundation for lifelong learning.

Our main purpose is to help our students gain deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are so valuable to success in any career. We are big believers in the FUNDAMENTALS! Our students will receive the LIFELONG BENEFITS from learning math.

Regardless of his/her math level, each student will have the opportunity to learn math in a fun, friendly, cooperative, supportive learning environment. The most important thing is to have fun.

Our Students

In 2016, we have 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

From 2011 to 2015, in total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA. Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions. We have collected 116 full-length real AMC 10/12 problems sets containing 2,960 problems, as described in the article “116 Full-length Real AMC Problems Sets are a Golden Resource to Our AMC 10/12 Prep Program.” Particularly, we have extracted additional 3,000 brand new problems at the level of the AMC 10/12, from the licensed AMC Database. In addition, we have also collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Solutions as shown in the article “American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials.” All these materials have formed a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

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Competitive Math Program — Spring 2017 Schedule

Featured SAT Instructors

All of our sessions are taught by highly qualified instructors who are excellent experts on preparing students for the exam. We distinguish ourselves by the high quality of our instructors. Finding top-quality instructors is no easy task. We’ve hand-picked some of the best, including graduates of Ivy League institutions. Meet some of them here:

• Chief Math Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan
• Head Math Instructor: Dr. Natasha Khovanova
• Senior Math Instructor: Dr. Irina Kufareva

Our Students

In 2016, we have 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

From 2011 to 2015, in total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA. Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!