Ivy League Education Center

WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS WHO EARNED TOP SCORES ON THE 2016 AMC 8 CONTEST!

• 11 of our students were among the top 264 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
• 16 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
• 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
• 48 out of our 51 students (94%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of AmericaIn 2016, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

The 2016 AMC 8 (American Mathematics Competitions 8) was held on November 15th, 2016. This is one of the most important math competitions in America. The AMC 8 has a total score of 25. Eleven of our students were among 264 National Winners (Perfect Scorers). Click HERE see a full list of students who achieved a perfect score in the USA.

Table 1:  Eleven Perfect Scorers on the 2016 AMC 8 Contest

Sixteen of our students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.

Table 2:  Sixteen National Distinguished Honor Roll Awardees

Twenty–one of our students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.

Table 3:  Twenty-One National Honor Roll Awardees

Furthermore, four students of our in grade 6 or under received National Certificates. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, got a perfect score, and Bill Y., a 4th grader, attained a 23 out of 25.

In 2016, there were 51 students in grades 3-8 who attended our AMC 8 Prep or AMC 10/12 Prep Classes, including One-on-One Private Coaching and Small Group (4-10 students) Classes. All of them attended the AMC 8 contest on November 15, 2016, and their average score is 21.85. Remarkably, 48 students received National Certificates for the Mathematical Associations of America, as shown in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4.

All our students who achieved the top scores on the AMC 8 actually attend our high level AMC 10/12 classes, not our standard level AMC 8 classes. They know that in order to get a top score, they must aim even higher!

20,8137 students worldwide participated in the 2016 AMC 8 contest from over 2,000 schools. In the USA, 196,019 students participated, and the overall national average score is 9.35 out of a maximum of 25. All our students achieved a score that is much higher than the overall national average score.

Top scorers and statistics can be found at http://amc-reg.maa.org/reports/generalreports.aspx

Read more at:

• 2015 AMC 8 Results Announced
• 2014 AMC 8 Winners for the U.S. Ivy League Education Center
• Premier National Mathematics Competition — AMC 8
• 2016 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• 2015 AMC 8 Problems and Answers
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model
• Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework
• Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses
• 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
• The Importance of Discrete Mathematics

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Both the AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25-question, 75-minute multiple choice examinations, with 10-15 questions in common to both contests.

The AMC 10A and AMC 12A are offered on the same day, as well as AMC 10B/AMC 12B. So you can take two AMC’s officially in a year.

In 2016, the AMC 10A and AMC 12A have 14 questions in common, while the AMC 10B and AMC 12B have 12 questions in common, as shown in the following two tables.

Click HERE to see all 14 problems appeared on both the 2016 AMC 10A and AMC 12A.

 Click HERE to see all 12 problems appeared on both the 2016 AMC 10B and AMC 12B.

See more at:

• Online Intensive AMC 10/12 Prep (for 7th to 12th Graders) Winter Weekend Course
• AMC 10/12 Prep (for 7th to 12th Graders) Winter Weekend Course
• Online AMC 10/Mathcounts Prep (for 5th to 9th Graders) Winter Weekend Course
• AMC 10/Mathcounts Prep (for 5th to 9th Graders) Winter Weekend Course

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

 Henry Wan, Ph.D.

We have developed a comprehensive, integrated, non-redundant, well-annotated database “CMP” consisting of competitive math problems, including all previous AMC 10/12 problems, AIME problems, ARML problems, HMMT problems, Math League problems, PUMaC problems, Stanford Math Tournament (SMT) problems. The CPM is an invaluable “big data” system we use for our research, and is a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

We have also devised a data mining and predictive analytics tool for math problem similarity searching. Using this powerful tool, we can align query math problems against those present in the target database “CPM,” and then find those similar problems in the CMP database.

For the 2016 AMC 10/12A and 10/12B problems, based on the database searching, we have found:

• 2016 AMC 10A Problem 15 is similar to 2002 AMC 10A #5.
• 2016 AMC 10A Problem 18 is similar to 2007 AMC 10A #11.
• 2016 AMC 10B Problem 21 is completely the same as 2014 ARML Team Round Problem 8 
• 2016 AMC 10B Problem 21 is similar to the following problems:
  • 2008 AMC 12A Problem 14
  • 1987 AIME Problem 4
  • 2014 University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition Problem 16

Click HERE to see my complete detailed article on the similarities between the 2016 AMC 10/12 problems and previous math competition problems.

In my AMC 10/12 Prep Class on Feb. 14, 2016, I used Problem 8 in the 2014 ARML Team Round and the 2008 AMC 12A Problem 14, as two typical examples, to illustrate how to efficiently compute the area of the region defined by inequalities or bounded by a simple closed curve. Thus, when my students attended the 2016 AMC 10B, they already knew how to solve this exact problem and its answer. So they took one second to bubble the correct answer (B) and then got 6 points easily!

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Click HERE to find out more about SAT Prep!

Copyright Dr. Henry Wan. All rights reserved. 

The 2016 AMC 8 was held on November 15th-22nd, 2016. According to the AMC policy, students, teachers, and coaches are not allowed to discuss the contest questions and solutions until after the end of the competition window, so we are only now able to post the 2016 AMC 8 Problems and Answers. You can click the following to download them:

• 2016 AMC 8 Problems
• 2016 AMC 8 Answers
• 20 Sets of AMC 8 Mock Test with Detailed Solutions

Detailed Solutions of the Hardest Problems on the 2016 AMC 8 can be found at:

• Some Hard Problems on the 2016 AMC 8 are Exactly the Same as Previous Problems on the AMC 10/12 and the Other Competitions
• Using the Ruler, Protractor, and Compass to Solve the Hardest Geometry Problems on the 2016 AMC 8

This year’s AMC 8 has a similar difficulty level as last year’s AMC 8; however, it was more difficult than the AMC 8 of the years before 2015. We predict that this year’s AMC 8 honor roll and Distinguished Honor Roll cut-off scores will be: 18 and 22, respectively. Read more at: AMC 8 Historical Results from 2011 to 2015

Because the AMC 8 problems are getting harder, we must practice not only previous AMC 8 problems but also easy or medium difficulty level problems from previous AMC 10 to do well on the AMC 8.

More details can be found at:

• 2017 Fall – Competitive Math Courses
• AMC 8 Historical Results from 2011 to 2015
• 2016-17 Math Contests Information (for Middle School Students)
• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017
• Premier National Mathematics Competition — AMC 8
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Why are Math Competitions Important to Girls?
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model
• Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework
• Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses
• 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
• 2015 AMC 8 Results Announced
• 2014 AMC 8 Winners for the U.S. Ivy League Education Center
• Why Discrete Math is very Important
• 2016 AMC 10A Problems and Answers
• 2016 AMC 10B Problems and Answers
• 2015 AMC 8 Problems and Answers

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Harvard MIT Math Tournament (HMMT)

Founded in 1998, HMMT is one of the largest and most prestigious high school competitions in the world. Each tournament draws close to 1000 students from around the globe, including top scorers at national and international olympiads. HMMT is entirely student-organized, by students at Harvard, MIT, and nearby schools, many of whom are HMMT alumni themselves.

Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT)

The Berkeley Math Tournament Group is an organization founded at the University of California-Berkeley. A student run-organization founded in the early 2010’s, the Berkeley Math Tournament and Berkeley mini-Math Tournament gather students from the Bay Area and elsewhere to celebrate mathematics and the spirit of mathematical competition.

Stanford Math Tournament (SMT)

The Stanford Math Tournament (SMT) is an annual student-run math competition for high school students held at Stanford University. SMT aims to encourage interest in math by providing students from around the world an opportunity to work on fun and challenging problems and to meet other students interested in math.

Caltech Harvey Mudd Math Competition (CHMMC)

This competition is organized by the students in Caltech and Harvey Mudd College. Top finishers at CHMMC will qualify for the USMCA national championship.​​

Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC)

The Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC) is an annual competition run by the Princeton University Math Club. PUMaC is an entirely student-run competition; Math Club volunteers have organized PUMaC since 2006.

Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition (CMIMC)

The Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition (CMIMC) is an annual math and computer science competition held at Carnegie Mellon University by CMU students. 

Math Majors of America Tournament for High Schools (MMATHS)

The MMATHS is an annual math competition for high school students run by the Yale Math Competition Executive Board. The goals of MMATHS are:

• to assist universities in hosting their own math tournaments for schools within their state or region,
• to provide a team-based competition that is accessible, both geographically and mathematically, to more high-school students, and
• to promote communication between undergraduate students in mathematics across the country. 

Duke Math Meet (DMM)

The Duke Math Meet (DMM) is a regional mathematics competition for high school students held at Duke University each year.  The contest is organized by the members of the Duke University Mathematics Union (DUMU) and is sponsored by the Duke Mathematics Department.

Johns Hopkins Math Tournament (JHMT)

The JMHT is an annual math competition open to middle school and high school students located in and around Baltimore. The JMHT competition tests competitors’ ability with proofs, algebra and number theory, geometry, calculus, probability and combinatorics, and general math. Students compete as individuals and on a team. Individual competitors are scored on a two hour test, and teams compete in a series of two 45-minute proof rounds.

The University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition

The competition will be held in two parts. Part I of the Competition is open to all students enrolled in high schools in Maryland and the District of Columbia. High scorers on Part I will qualify to participate in Part II of the Competition. Part I consists of 25 multiple choice questions, and Part II consists of 5 essay/proof problems. In addition to a sound knowledge of high school mathematics (up to, but not including, calculus), both parts will require a fair amount of mathematical insight and ingenuity.

Georgia Tech High School Math Day

The Georgia Tech High School Mathematics Competition is an annual math tournament hosted and run by the School of Mathematics and Pi Mu Epsilon of the Georgia Institute of Technology (better known as Georgia Tech).

University of Georgia High School Math Tournament

The University of Georgia Mathematics Tournament is an annual tournament hosted and run by students and faculty of the University of Georgia (UGA). Historically, it has occurred in late October, but the 2006–2007 tournament will occur in November. The competition is open to all high school students, and all students compete in the same division.

University of South Carolina High School Math Contest

The University of South Carolina hosts a High School Mathematics Contest in the Spring semester every year. All South Carolina high schools are cordially invited to participate.

Rice Math Tournament

The Rice Math Tournament is an annual student-run math competition for high school students held at Rice University. The Rice Math Tournament aims to encourage interest in math by providing students an opportunity to work on fun and challenging problems and to meet other students interested in math.

Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017

Winter 2016 Schedule
9 Weekends (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm), Total: 22.5 Hours
12/4,  12/11,  12/18 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/8,  1/15,  1/22,  (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/29, 2/5,  2/12 (Final Mock Test/Review)

• 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 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.

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: $900 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $30 for returning students.

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

New students:

Returning students ($30 discount):

Instructors:

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

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508     or        240-406-3402
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.
• A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.
• For our new parents, you have the option of (A) Paying the full tuition or (B) Pay $100 + $15 (drop-in fee) for a total of $115 on the first day of class. If you continue with our course, you can bring the remaining tuition fee (Total $800) on the second class. In this case, a late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition after the second class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $115 deduction
• No refund after the second class

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!

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
• 2016 AMC 10A Problems and Answers
• 2016 AMC 10B Problems and Answers
• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017
• 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 7th-12th grade students who are hoping to qualify for the AIME.

Benefits:

• 9 tutorial handouts (>300 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems similar to AMC 10/12 level from the licensed AMC Database.
• 34 past real AMC 10/12 test booklets from 2000–2016.
• 3 FREE mock tests that are intended to mimic an actual math competition exam. Each test has 25 questions taken from the licensed AMC Database. Mock tests are calibrated to be at the same difficulty level as the real AMC 10/12. 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, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 22, 2017. 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. Problem sets include all problems from 34 past real AMC 10/12 test booklets, 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 the final sprint of AMC 10/12 preparation, 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 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.

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 23Perfect 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.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017

Winter 2016 Schedule
9 Weekends (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm), Total: 22.5 Hours
12/4,  12/11,  12/18 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/8,  1/15,  1/22,  (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/29, 2/5,  2/12 (Final Mock Test/Review)

• 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 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

Tuition: $900 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $30 for returning students.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

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

Locations:
401 N Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850 (The class is FULL!)
18206 Endora Cir, Germantown, MD 20874 (Four spots are available!)

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-922-9508     or        240-406-3402
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.
• A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.
• For our new parents, you have the option of (A) Paying the full tuition or (B) Pay $100 + $15 (drop-in fee) for a total of $115 on the first day of class. If you continue with our course, you can bring the remaining tuition fee (Total $800) on the second class. In this case, a late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition after the second class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $115 deduction
• No refund after the second class

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!

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
• 2016 AMC 10A Problems and Answers
• 2016 AMC 10B Problems and Answers
• The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017
• 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 7th-12th grade students who are hoping to qualify for the AIME.

Benefits:

• 9 tutorial handouts (>300 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems similar to AMC 10/12 level from the licensed AMC Database.
• 34 past real AMC 10/12 test booklets from 2000–2016.
• 3 FREE mock tests that are intended to mimic an actual math competition exam. Each test has 25 questions taken from the licensed AMC Database. Mock tests are calibrated to be at the same difficulty level as the real AMC 10/12. 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, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 22, 2017. 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. Problem sets include all problems from 34 past real AMC 10/12 test booklets, 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 the final sprint of AMC 10/12 preparation, 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 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.

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 23Perfect 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.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Purpose: To prepare for math competitions, such as

• MATHCOUNTS,
• AMC 10A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and AMC 10B— Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017
• Math Kangaroo Contest — Thursday, March 16, 2017
• Math League — February 21, 2017 and February 28, 2017
• Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
• Continental Mathematics League (CML)

Read more at: 2016-17 Math Contests Information (for Middle School Students)

Winter 2016 Schedule
9 Weekends (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 18 Hours
12/3,  12/10,  12/17 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/7,  1/14,  1/21,  (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/28, 2/4,  2/11 (Final Mock Test/Review)

• 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 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.

Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan

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. Click HERE to see detailed instruction.

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

Tuition: $630 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $20 for returning students.

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

New students:

Returning students ($20 discount):

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

Specific Goal of the AMC 10:
To earn a score of 90 or more out of 150 on the 2017 AMC 10, and then receive National Achievement Honor Roll Certificates.

Specific Goal of the MathCounts:
To become one of the top winners in the individual competition at the chapter level and then advance to the state competition.

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!

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.
• A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $85 deduction
• No refund after the second class

Description: 
Our curriculum focuses on advancing the mathematical skills of rising 5th-8th graders to prepare them for AMC 10 and MathCounts. A variety of contest questions, including the first 15 problems on the AMC 10, and MathCounts Competition problems at the school, chapter and state level, are used to teach students strategies to solve problems and help students prepare for the competitions. These problems stimulate their interest and enthusiasm for critical and creative thinking and problem solving, broaden their mathematical intuition, and develop their brainpower. The topics taught in this class are not covered in regular school math classes, allowing our students to stay one step ahead.

Benefits:

• 9 tutorial handouts (200 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems at the AMC 10 level taken from the licensed AMC Database
• 21 past real MathCounts test booklets at the school, chapter, and state level from 2010–2016
• 3 FREE mock tests, each of which has 25 questions taken from the licensed AMC Database. Mock tests are calibrated to be at the same difficulty level as the real AMC 10.
• FREE registration for the AMC 10A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10B — Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017

Read more at:

• 2016 AMC 10A Problems and Answers
• 2016 AMC 10B Problems and Answers
• 365-hour Project to Qualify for the AIME through the AMC 10/12 Contests
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model
• Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework
• Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses
• Why are Math Competitions Important to Girls?
• 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
• 2015 AMC 8 Results Announced
• 2014 AMC 8 Winners for the U.S. Ivy League Education Center
• Why Discrete Math is very Important

Class Outline:
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 comprehensively problem-solving which is the most important to competitive math.

Mock Test:
Three simulated tests will help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. The test consists of 25 questions at the AMC 10 level from the licensed AMC Database, and is intended to mimic an actual math competition exam. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.

Homework
On average, at least 2 hours per week, as described in the article: Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses. Click HERE to see a typical homework sample we developed. Each week, we will carefully review and check 3 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 3 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 3 students that week, we will provide the those 3 students with individualized proposal and support. More details can be found in the article: Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework.

We have to face the simple truth that to do well on these grueling contests, we will need to practice. Just like it is for sports and music, the key to success is repetition and practice. We strongly believe in effort and the malleability of intelligence. Intelligence can be enhanced through effort. People can develop impressive levels of expertise through hard work and practice. Effort and persistence are the keys to success. Hard work always pays off: practice makes perfect!

All problems from past AMC 10 exams (2000-2016) and MathCounts (1990–2016) form 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 AMC 8 and MathCounts. We will show all the “secret code” cracked from the above big data to students, and teach them to totally grasp and “control” the AMC and MathCounts. For all questions on the recent AMC/MathCounts contests, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AMC/MathCounts problems. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the contest is to practice by solving old AMC/MathCounts problems.

Main Purpose: 

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 23Perfect 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 extracted 5,000 brand new problems at the level of the AMC 8 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.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Purpose: To prepare for math competitions, such as

• MATHCOUNTS,
• AMC 10A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and AMC 10B— Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017
• Math Kangaroo Contest — Thursday, March 16, 2017
• Math League — February 21, 2017 and February 28, 2017
• Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
• Continental Mathematics League (CML)

Read more at: 2016-17 Math Contests Information (for Middle School Students)

Winter 2016 Schedule
9 Weekends (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 18 Hours
12/3,  12/10,  12/17 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/7,  1/14,  1/21,  (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
1/28, 2/4,  2/11 (Final Mock Test/Review)

• 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 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.

Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

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

Tuition: $630 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $20 for returning students.

Location: 18206 Endora Cir, Germantown, MD 20841

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

Specific Goal of the AMC 10:
To earn a score of 90 or more out of 150 on the 2017 AMC 10, and then receive National Achievement Honor Roll Certificates.

Specific Goal of the MathCounts:
To become one of the top winners in the individual competition at the chapter level and then advance to the state competition.

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!

Payment Policy

• Full payment must be received on or before the day of first class.
• A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.
• For our new parents, you have the option of (A) Paying the full tuition or (B) Pay $70 + $15 (drop-in fee) (Total $85) on the first day of class. If you continue with our course, you can bring the remaining tuition fee (Total $560) on the second class. In this case, a late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition after the second class.

Refund Policy

• Withdrawal before the first class: Full Refund
• Withdrawal after the first class: $85 deduction
• No refund after the second class

Description:
Our curriculum focuses on advancing the mathematical skills of rising 5th-8th graders to prepare them for AMC 10 and MathCounts. A variety of contest questions, including the first 15 problems on the AMC 10, and MathCounts Competition problems at the school, chapter and state level, are used to teach students strategies to solve problems and help students prepare for the competitions. These problems stimulate their interest and enthusiasm for critical and creative thinking and problem solving, broaden their mathematical intuition, and develop their brainpower. The topics taught in this class are not covered in regular school math classes, allowing our students to stay one step ahead.

Benefits:

• 9 tutorial handouts (200 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems at the AMC 10 level taken from the licensed AMC Database
• 21 past real MathCounts test booklets at the school, chapter, and state level from 2010–2016
• 3 FREE mock tests, each of which has 25 questions taken from the licensed AMC Database. Mock tests are calibrated to be at the same difficulty level as the real AMC 10.
• FREE registration for the AMC 10A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10B — Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contests at Montgomery College on February 7, 2017, and February 15, 2017

Read more at:

• 2016 AMC 10A Problems and Answers
• 2016 AMC 10B Problems and Answers
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model
• Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework
• Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses
• 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
• 2015 AMC 8 Results Announced
• 2014 AMC 8 Winners for the U.S. Ivy League Education Center
• Why Discrete Math is very Important

Class Outline:
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 comprehensively problem-solving which is the most important to competitive math.

Mock Test:
Three simulated tests will help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. The test consists of 25 questions at the AMC 10 level from the licensed AMC Database, and is intended to mimic an actual math competition exam. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.

Homework
On average, at least 2 hours per week, as described in the article: Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses. Click HERE to see a typical homework sample we developed. Each week, we will carefully review and check 3 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 3 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 3 students that week, we will provide the those 3 students with individualized proposal and support. More details can be found in the article: Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework.

We have to face the simple truth that to do well on these grueling contests, we will need to practice. Just like it is for sports and music, the key to success is repetition and practice. We strongly believe in effort and the malleability of intelligence. Intelligence can be enhanced through effort. People can develop impressive levels of expertise through hard work and practice. Effort and persistence are the keys to success. Hard work always pays off: practice makes perfect!

All problems from past AMC 10 exams (2000-2016) and MathCounts (1990–2016) form 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 AMC 8 and MathCounts. We will show all the “secret code” cracked from the above big data to students, and teach them to totally grasp and “control” the AMC and MathCounts. For all questions on the recent AMC/MathCounts contests, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AMC/MathCounts problems. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the contest is to practice by solving old AMC/MathCounts problems.

Main Purpose: 

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 23Perfect 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 extracted 5,000 brand new problems at the level of the AMC 8 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.

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Math competitions test one’s skills in mathematical problem solving. These competitions are available around the country throughout the year for all levels whether you are in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Most of these contests have a variety of challenging problems that a student has to solve within a specific time limit.

Most of the standard coursework in middle schools and high schools in America do not prepare a student for Math Competitions as most of these schools consider advanced problem solving a hobby or a special club. Math competitions confront you with problems that you may have never seen before and almost always there are multiple ways to solve these problems reinforcing your deeper understanding of mathematics. Problem solving skills acquired through participating in math competitions have long lasting positive effects which will help a student through their education in college as well as professional or academic careers.

As these competitions become tougher, the participation of girls including their achievements at higher levels drop significantly. We have to change that and we can definitely inspire, encourage, and support more and more girls to participate and prepare for these competitions!

Read more at:

• 2016 Fall – Competitive Math Prep
• Chief Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan
• Notable Achievements of Our Students
• Small-sized Class Instruction Focused Model
• American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials
• Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Geometry Problems
• Why Discrete Math is very Important
• The Big Value of Middle School Math Competitions
• Great Benefits of Math Competitions
• A Little Competition Can Inspire Math Students to Greater Achievement
• Why are Math Competitions Important to Girls?
• 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!