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Special Program for SAT Subject Math Level 2 Tutoring & Test Prep

Posted on 2016-04-19 | 2 comments

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This program has been carefully designed for students with busy schedules and cannot attend our regular class. We have used this program for many students to prepare them for the SAT Subject Math Level 2. In our long-term extensive experience, this is the most efficient and successful strategy！

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WHY ARE WE UNIQUE?

Our instructors have taken more than 20 real SAT Subject Tests in Math Level 2 over the past few years and have made copious notes on all of them!
We have carefully examine the types, frequencies, and patterns of questions on the previous exams, and then completely “decoded” the SAT Subject Math Level 2.
We show you how to get the RIGHT ANSWER with the RIGHT STRATEGY on every question as it was designed to be solved.
We show you the thinking and logic that is actually being tested, not only tips and tricks.
We concentrate on test specific strategy, designed to save time, avoid carelessness, solve problems from past SAT Subject Math Level 2 tests, as opposed to spending valuable time on the conventional teaching of math.
We teach students the effective use of a graphing calculator to solve SAT Subject Math Level 2 problems.
We help students develop quick problem solving strategies and potent time management skills so that they can solve each math problem within one minute, even hard problems.
Our students have received top scores, including 613 students achieved a perfect score of 800 on SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 in the past few years.

We have compiled a set of 20 typical full-length SAT Subject Math Level 2 exam booklets. The best way to optimize your chances of a perfect score is to is to practice more and more difficult problems collected from the past real exams. Working on these problems is perfect for advanced students to raise their scores to a 800!

STEP ONE:

Students will purchase this package from us, and will complete them on their own at home. The students should be able to master the easy to medium problems on their own.

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SAT Subject Math Level 2 Prep Bundle (including a full list of SAT subject math level 2 facts and formulas, and 20 previous full-length official SAT Subject Math Level 2 exam booklets with answer keys)

$450.00
Click HERE to register and make payment.

There is no refund for material fee.
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STEP TWO:

We will provide students with one-on-one private personalized Coaching/Tutoring, tailored to the unique needs of individual students. Particularly, we will help students solve those hard problems with the best math ideas, tricks, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques. In fact, the key to getting a perfect score of 800 is to work quickly and efficiently through the very difficult questions. For most students, it is enough to purchase 1-4 hours.

Registration and PAYMENT

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

1 Hour: $120

2-Hour Package: $230

3-Hour Package: $335

4-Hour Package: $440

5-Hour Package: $550

10-Hour Package: $1000

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

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The SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 covers the content of pre-calculus. The best time to take the SAT Subject Tests in Math is at the end of the course, when the material is still fresh in your mind. June is the best time to take it, with May as a close runner up.

Theoretically, you need to have completed a pre-calculus class with a solid “B” or better to feel comfortable on the Math 2, whereas the content of the Math 1 test covers only Algebra 2 and basic trigonometry. Some advanced math students (pre-calculus or beyond) make the mistake of taking Math 1 instead of Math 2 on the premise that it will be easier to score higher on the Math 1. In fact, the Math 2 test is scaled much more generously than the Math 1 test to compensate for its more advanced concepts.

A perfect score on the SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 is impressive to any college, and especially to selective technical and engineering schools like MIT and Caltech!

Getting an 800 on the SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 is not easy. But with hard work and our help, you will be able to do it. Almost all of our students scored 800 on the SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2, 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 compiled a set of 20 previous full-length official SAT Subject Math Level 2 exam booklets. All these materials have become a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

All problems from past official SAT Subject Math Level 2 exams have formed our “big data” system. We have used data mining, descriptive statistics, and predictive analytics to carefully examine the types, frequencies, and pattern of questions in all these materials, and then completely “decoded” the SAT Subject Math Level 2. We always show all the “secret code” cracked from the above big data to students, and teach them to totally grasp and “control” the SAT Subject Math Level 2. In fact, for all questions on the recent SAT Subject Math Level 2 exams, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old SAT Subject Math Level 2 problems. We show you how to get the RIGHT ANSWER with the RIGHT WAY on every question as it was designed to be solved. We show you the thinking and logic that is actually being tested, not only tips and tricks.

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 SAT Subject Math Level 2 tests, and exploit the weaknesses of standardized tests, as opposed to spending valuable time on the conventional teaching of mathematics.

Our SAT Subject Math Level 2 course and tutoring will include a discussion of the effective use of a graphing calculator to solve SAT Subject Math Level 2 problems. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and potent time management skills. The timing of the Subject Math Level 2 is limited. In total, you will have 60 minutes to knock down 50 math problems – that leaves you with 1 minute and 12 seconds per math question on average (keep in mind that some questions will take less time and others will take more time). We will train you to be able to solve each math problem within one minute, even hard problems.

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 SAT Subject Math Level 2 tests in our SAT Subject Math Prep program. Our students have gained great benefits from the program and received top scores on the SAT Subject Math Level 2 tests. In particular, 613 students achieved a perfect score of 800 on SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 in the past few years. 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. Particularly, our instructors have taken more than 20 real SAT Subject Tests in Math Level 2 over the past few years and have made copious notes on all of them, which are a golden resource for our students who are the ultimate beneficiaries! Meet some of our instructors here:

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High School Competitive Math Class (for 6th to 11th graders) Spring Session Starting May 8

Posted on 2016-04-18 | Leave a comment

7 Weekends (Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 14 Hours
5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
6/5, 6/12, 6/19 (Final Mock Exam/Review)

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 fundamental discrete math which is very common in competitive math.
We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Instructors:

Tuition: $560 (including all materials).

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

A late fee of $50 will be added to the tuition for payment after the first class.

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.

Although the 2016 AMC 10/12 contests have finished, we must prepare in advance for the 2017 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:

Locations:
13902 Bromfield Road, Germantown, MD 20874 (This class is Full!)
18206 Endora Cir, Germantown, MD 20841 (One spot is available!)

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

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Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

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

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.

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

Benefits:

7 tutorial handouts (>140 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 400 new problems similar to AMC 10/12 level from the licensed AMC Database
2 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, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contest at Montgomery College on February 2, and February 17, 2016

Weekly Homework: At least 5 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.

Qualifying AIME

Class Outline:

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 fundamental discrete math which is very common in competitive math. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and effective time management skills.

AMC 10 Prep Class

Class	Date	Topic	Homework	Tutorial Handouts
1	5/8	Efficient strategies for solving AMC geometry problems associated with counting/combinatorics, probability, number theory, and algebra	AMC 10/12 Problem Set, Plus some new problems from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
2	5/15	Special Factoring Trick –– Completing the Rectangle	AMC 10/12 Problem Set, Plus some new problems from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
3	5/22	Finding the hundreds, tens, and units digits of a number	AMC 10/12 Problem Set, Plus some new problems from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
4	5/29	Number bases, modular arithmetic, integer divisions, and linear congruences at the heart of a great many AMC problems	AMC 10/12 Problem Set, Plus some new problems from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
5	6/5	Integer equations and Diophantine equations	AMC 10/12 Problem Set, Plus some new problems from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
6	6/12	Systems of Linear Congruences and the Chinese Remainder Theorem	AMC 10/12 Problem Set, Plus some new problems from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
7	6/19	Using the stars and bars method to solve AMC problems associated with number theory, counting, combinatorics, and probability	AMC 10/12 Problem Set, Plus some new problems from the licensed AMC Database	Yes

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.

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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

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Our Uniqueness

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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2016 USA(J)MO SELECTION SCORES ANNOUNCED

Posted on 2016-04-05 | Leave a comment

logoregionalreducido The MAA AMC has determined the following qualifying selection index scores for the USA(J)MO:

USAMO:

Selection index based on AIME I: 220
Selection index based on AIME II: 205

USAJMO:

Selection index based on AIME I: 210.5
Selection index based on AIME II: 200

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The USAMO selection index is defined as the student’s highest AMC12 score plus ten times the student’s AIME score. The USAJMO selection index is defined as the student’s highest AMC10 score plus ten times the student’s AIME score.

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Online Intensive AMC10/12 Prep Class

Posted on 2016-04-04 | 2 comments

We will resume our Online Intensive AMC10/12 Prep Course (Spring Session) on April 10 to help students prepare for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

We will utilize the highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan

Spring Session: 11 Weekends (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 22 Hours
4/10,    4/17,   4/24,    5/1 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
5/8,      5/15,    5/22,    5/29 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
6/5,      6/12,    6/19 (Final Mock Exam/Review)

You are very welcome to sign up for our online AMC 10/12 Prep class 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.

Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan

Tuition: $800 (including all materials).

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

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: $100 deduction
No refund after the second class

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

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

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

Benefits:

11 tutorial handouts (>220 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 400 new problems similar to AMC 10/12 level from the licensed AMC Database
3 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.

Qualifying AIME

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 fundamental geometry and discrete math which are very common in competitive math. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and effective time management skills.

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Class	Date	Topic	Homework	Tutorial Handouts
1	4/10, Sun	Special triangles (15^o-75^o-90^o triangles, 18^o-72^o-90^o triangles, and golden triangle) and pentagon/decagon geometry	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
2	4/17, Sun	Analytic geometry approach to AMC problems	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
3	4/24, Sun	Using trigonometry to solve AMC problems	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
4	5/1, Sun	Most commonly used methods to draw auxiliary lines and applications of the ruler, protractor, and compass to solve hard AMC geometry problems (See more at: Optimal Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Geometry Problems)	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
5	5/8	Efficient strategies for solving AMC geometry problems associated with counting/combinatorics, probability, number theory, and algebra	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
6	5/15	Special Factoring Trick –– Completing the Rectangle	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
7	5/22	Finding the hundreds, tens, and units digits of a number	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
8	5/29	Number bases, modular arithmetic, integer divisions, and linear congruences at the heart of a great many AMC problems	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
9	6/5	Integer equations and Diophantine equations	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
10	6/12	Systems of Linear Congruences and the Chinese Remainder Theorem	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes
`11	6/19	Using the stars and bars method to solve AMC problems associated with number theory, counting, combinatorics, and probability	AMC Problem Set from the licensed AMC Database	Yes

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

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Our Uniqueness

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

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2016 Spring – Competitive Math Courses

Posted on 2016-03-24 | 2 comments

Competitive Math Program — Spring 2016 Schedule

Class	Day/Time	Grade
High School Competitive Math	Sunday/6:00pm – 8:00pm	6-11
AIME Prep Spring Session	Sunday/3:00pm – 5:30pm	6-11
Middle School Competitive Math	Saturday/6:00pm – 8:00pm	4-8

High School Competitive Math Class (for 6th to 11th graders) Spring Sessions

Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12 A — Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and/or AMC 10/12 B — Wednesday, February 15, 2017, and the ARML on June and June 4, 2016. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Contest at Montgomery College on February 2, and February 17, 2016

Spring Session I
8 Weekends (Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 16 Hours
3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 (Monthly Mock Test/Review
4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)

Spring Session II
7 Weekends (Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 14 Hours
5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
6/5, 6/12, 6/19 (Final Mock Exam/Review)

Tuition for Session I: $640 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $15 for returning students.

Tuition for Session II: $560 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $15 for returning students.

View Course Outline
Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

Intensive AIME Prep Course (Spring Session)

Purpose: To prepare for the AIME I — Tuseday, March 14, 2017 or AIME II — Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Spring Session
11 Weekends (Time: 3:00 – 5:30 pm), Total: 27.5 hours 4/3,     4/10,    4/17,   4/24 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
5/1,      5/8,      5/15,    5/22 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
6/5,      6/12,    6/19 (Final Mock Exam/Review)
Note: Excluding Memorial Day Weekend. 5/29: No Class

View Course Outline

Tuition: $1375 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $50 for returning students.
Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

Middle School Competitive Math (for 4th to 8th Graders) Spring Weekend Course

Purpose: To help 4th-8th graders prepare for math competitions, such as AMC 8, MATHCOUNTS, Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS), Math Kangaroo, Math League, and Continental Mathematics League (CML)

Spring Session
12 Weekends (Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 24 Hours
4/2,        4/9,        4/16,      4/23 (Monthly Mock Test/Review
4/30,     5/7,       5/14,      5/21 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
5/28,      6/4,       6/11,        6/18 (Final Mock Exam/Review)

View Course Outline

Tuition: $720, including all materials and an extensive correction of the incorrect answers of all homework as described in the article: Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework. Click HERE to see a typical sample!

We offer discounts of $20 for returning students.
Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

4. Self-studying for AMC 8/10/12 Contests

Even if you cannot attend our classes, you can purchase the official AMC materials from our bookstore and, using our solutions, self-learn/study the tricks, shortcuts, tips, and strategies to solve AMC problems as well as test-taking tactics.

VIEW ALL OFFICIAL AMC MATERIALS

5. Private and Semi-private Coaching/Tutoring

(1) One-on-One Private Individualized Coaching/Tutoring: $110/hour

1-on-1 instruction
Completely personalized prep
Books and materials included
Only our best and most sought after tutors
Tutors with the skills and style to totally meet your needs
The freedom to meet when you want
A plan to help you get into your top-choice schools

(2) Online Private Individualized AMC10/12/AIME Prep Coaching

Our online coaching 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 strong guidance and support. Students can ask questions face-to-face, and can complete problems with the supervision of our teachers.

(3) One-on-Two Semi-Private Instruction: $90/hour/person

Specialized 1-on-2 instruction
Books and materials included
Only our best and most sought after tutors
Individualized attention
Customizable schedules

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Intensive AIME Prep Course (Spring Session) Starting April 3

Posted on 2016-03-19 | 4 comments

logo_aime This program has been carefully designed for the students with higher expectation for their American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) scores. While enriching their resume through the school classes, honing the test tricks, skills, and strategies for AIME becomes even more critical.

The AIME is used to determine qualification for the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). 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.

Spring Session
11 Weekends (Time: 3:00 – 5:30 pm), Total: 27.5 hours
4/3,     4/10,    4/17,   4/24 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
5/1,      5/8,      5/15,    5/22 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
6/5,      6/12,    6/19 (Final Mock Exam/Review)
Note: Excluding Memorial Day Weekend. 5/29: No Class

Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan

Tuition: $1375 (including all materials). We offer discounts of $50 for those returning students who must have attended all winter session classes described at: Intensive AIME Prep Course Starting Jan. 10.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.

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: $140 deduction
No refund after the second class

NOTE: We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrollment.

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

Although the 2016 AIME contests have just finished, we must prepare in advance for the 2017 AIME 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 AIME is a complex math competition that requires dedication and focus. Therefore, the earlier our students start preparing, the better their scores will be.

Locations:
18206 Endora Cir, Germantown, MD 20841

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

Purpose: To prepare for the AIME I — Tuseday, March 14, 2017 or AIME II — Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Objectives

Improve student scores by working on both fundamental theorems and ideas
Develop and foster creative problem solving strategies
Make the USA(J)MO!!!

For Whom?
This AIME course is aimed at those students with AMC 10/12 scores of 100+ to students who have scored around 4 on the AIME.

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What?
This class will focus mostly on building strong basics in the five main pillars of Combinatorics, Number Theory, Geometry, Algebra, and Probability. The goal is for students to obtain the mental agility required to tackle these complex problems and hopefully get them within and past range of qualification for the USAMO and USAJMO, or around 9-12 problems on the AIME.

How?
Focus on basic concepts and essential knowledge before moving on developing the skills and intuition to find and pursue good lines of attack for complex problems.

Class Outline: In AMIE Prep Class, we will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve AIME problems as well as test-taking tactics. The emphasis of this class will be on problem-solving in discrete math, whose quantity is very larger on the AIME.

Class	Date	Topic
1	4/3, Sun	Linear Diophantine equations Euclidean algorithm Finding a particular solution of ax + by = c Finding the general solution of ax + by = c Euclidean reduction, or ‘divide and conquer’
2	4/10, Sun	Nonlinear Diophantine equations Special Factoring Trick –– Completing the Rectangle Solving x²+ y²= z² Solving x⁴+ y⁴= z⁴ The Pell equations General Strategy and Tactics
3	4/17, Sun	Number theory (I) Residue classes Solving Linear Congruences Solving Quadratic Congruences The Sum of the Divisors
4	4/24, Sun	Number theory (II) Euler’s totient function Fermat’s Little Theorem Wilson’s Theorem The number of zeros at the end of n! The Chinese Remainder Theorem
5	5/1, Sun	Comprehensive problem-solving in number theory
6	5/8, Sun	Combinatorics (I) Combinatorial Arguments Pascal’s Triangle The Binomial Theorem Strategies and Tactics of Counting
7	5/15, Sun	Combinatorics (II) Partitions and Bijections Counting Subsets Generating Functions Counting Infinite Sets
8	5/22, Sun	Combinatorics (III) Recurrence Tiling and the Fibonacci Recurrence Derangements Counting on Graphs The Catalan Recurrence
9	6/5, Sun	Combinatorics (IV) Extreme principle Advanced Pigeonhole Count the Complement The Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion with Sets The Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion with Indicator Functions
10	6/12, Sun	Graph Theory Connectivity and Cycles Planar Graphs Walking Around on Graphs Eulerian and Hamiltonian Paths Graph Colorings
11	6/19, Sun	Comprehensive problem-solving in combinatorics and graph theory

Benefits:

11 tutorial handouts (>330 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 300 new problems at the AIME level from the licensed AMC Database
3 FREE mock tests that are intended to mimic an actual math competition exam, each of which has 15 questions similar to the AIME 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.

Homework: At least 5 hours per week. Students are expected to complete all of the previous AIME contests in the past 10 years, which is over 60 hours of practice. Our instructors are open to questions on any previous AIMEs.

All problems from all of the previous 51 AIME contests (1983-2016) 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 AIME. 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. For all questions on the recent AIME contests, we can find their “ancestors” and “roots” from the old AIME problems. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the contest is to practice by solving old AIME problems.

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2016 AIME II Problems and Answers

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The 2016 AIME II was held on March 16, 2016. 975 students from US and Canadian schools participated in this contest. The AIME is taken by students who achieved a score in the top 5% (approximately) on the AMC 12, and students who achieve a score of 120 or more (approximately the top 2.5%) on the AMC 10. We have 36 students this year who are qualified to take the AIME through the AMC 10 and the AMC 12. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

This contest leads to the USAJMO, USAMO, MOSP (Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program) and the selection of the USA team sent to the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the premier international high school level problem solving contest. This year the IMO will be held in Hong Kong, July 6–16, 2016.

The AIME provides the exceptional students who are invited to take it with yet another opportunity to challenge their mathematical abilities. Like all examinations, it is a means towards furthering mathematical development and interest. The real value of the examination is in the learning that can come from the preparation beforehand and from further thought and discussion of the solutions.

The 2016 AIME II Problems and Answers have been posted below. You can click the

2016 AIME II Problems
2016 AIME II Answers

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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.

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Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses

Posted on 2016-03-11 | 11 comments

The only way to learn mathematics is by doing mathematics! Homework assignments are a fundamental part of a mathematics course. Homework is also seen as a welcome challenge and an opportunity for further learning. Homework given prior to a lesson can aid in understanding later during class. Homework also provides opportunities for reinforcement of the material learned in class.

Homework has the potential to be an extremely valuable part of students’ learning experience. We always create highly effective homework assignments and provide students and parents with the powerful tools necessary for the process to be as successful as possible. In addition, we also keep homework as fun and as stimulating as possible for the students. The weekly homework problem sets consist of three types of problems:

(1) A fast/mental calculation problem set: this will help students establish excellent basic calculation skills and fast problem-solving ability making all areas of math easier and quicker.

(2) A comprehensive problem set: this set consists of 25 questions at the AMC 8/MathCounts level taken from the licensed AMC Database. The set covers the following areas: Counting, Number Theory, Logic Reasoning, Probability, Statistics, Algebra, and Geometry.

(3) An especially designed problem set: this focuses on the topic presented in an immediately previous lesson, and provides students with the needed review and reinforcement about material learned in class.

Click HERE to see a typical homework sample we developed.

Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework

Posted on 2016-03-10 | 13 comments

$do math new$ America’s public school system has a major flaw: teachers grade homework for completion, rather than accuracy. They neglect to check their students’ daily progress through their homework, and lose the opportunity to correct their students’ mistakes.

Our teaching style is unique in that we adamantly believe in the importance of checking/correcting and reviewing our students’ homework.

By carefully examining our students’ homework, we can see how the students managed with the task set for homework, evaluate their progress, assess their current levels of academic engagement and performance, and identify their strengths and weaknesses. We give students another opportunity for learning, and they can learn from their mistakes and ensure that these mistakes will not be repeated. Checked homework also provides a correct model for students to look back on when necessary. More importantly, based on students’ homework, we can provide them with timely individualized help.

Homework correction is especially important for 5th-8th graders because that period of time is critical to the development of students’ math skills! Students in the 5th-8th grade lack the ability to self-study competitive math, and they cannot self-critique their advanced math homework. Our homework correction service has greatly help those students at the 5th-8th grade levels gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, motivation, and perseverance for reaching their full potentials. All these things are not available through regular classes at school.

We always provide our students with an extensive, detailed correction of the incorrect answers of all homework, from which they have greatly benefited. Click HERE to see a typical sample.

No other tutoring center gives such an emphasis on checking homework; this is merely one of the unique aspects of our education service.

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Middle School Competitive Math (for 4th to 8th Graders) Spring Weekend Course Starting April 2

Posted on 2016-03-09 | 2 comments

$Math-Competitions$ Purpose:
To help 4th-8th graders prepare for math competitions, such as AMC 8, MATHCOUNTS, Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS), Math Kangaroo, Math League, and Continental Mathematics League (CML)

We will utilize the highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Spring Session
12 Weekends (Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm), Total: 24 Hours
4/2,        4/9,        4/16,      4/23 (Monthly Mock Test/Review
4/30,     5/7,       5/14,      5/21 (Monthly Mock Test/Review)
5/28,      6/4,       6/11,        6/18 (Final Mock Exam/Review)

Tuition:
$720, including all materials and an extensive correction of the incorrect answers of all homework as described in the article: Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework. Click HERE to see a typical sample!

We offer discounts of $20 for returning students.

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register.
Click HERE to view our Tuition Payment/Refund Policy.

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 20841 (Two spots are available!)

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

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Description: Our curriculum focuses on advancing the mathematical skills of 5th-8th graders to prepare them for math competitions, such as Mathcounts, AMC 8, Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS), Math Kangaroo, and Math League. A variety of contest questions 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 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:

12 tutorial handouts (240 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems similar to AMC 8 level from the licensed AMC Database
3 FREE mock tests, each of which has 25 questions taken from the licensed AMC Database
FREE registration for the AMC 8 Contest on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.

Grade Levels: Grades 4-8

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Class Outline: In Middle School Competition Math Class, 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 problem-solving in fundamental discrete math which is the most important to competitive math.

Class	Date	Topic
1	4/2, Sat	Ratio, Percent, Rate, and Proportional Reasoning
2	4/9, Sat	Fractions, decimals, repeating/terminating, and conversions
3	4/16, Sat	Exponents and Binary Numbers
4	4/23, Sat	Radicals and Exponents
5	4/30, Sat	Number Sense & Patterns
6	5/7, Sat	Pascal’s Triangle, Pascal Patterns, Hockey Sticks
7	5/14, Sat	Arithmetic Sequences and series
8	5/21, Sat	Consecutive Integers
9	5/28, Sat	Polygonal Numbers
10	6/4, Sat	Geometric Sequences and Series
11	6/11, Sat	Fibonacci Sequences and the Golden Ratio
12	6/18, Sat	Variables, Expressions & Equations

Mock Test: Three simulated tests will help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. The test consists of 25 questions similar to AMC 8/MathCounts 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. We will carefully review and check students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. Based on the student work, we will provide him/her with individualized help and support.

Click HERE to see a typical homework sample we developed.

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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 8 exams (1985-2015) 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.

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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.

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Special Program for SAT Subject Math Level 2 Tutoring & Test Prep

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High School Competitive Math Class (for 6th to 11th graders) Spring Session Starting May 8

2016 USA(J)MO SELECTION SCORES ANNOUNCED

Online Intensive AMC10/12 Prep Class

2016 Spring – Competitive Math Courses

Intensive AIME Prep Course (Spring Session) Starting April 3

2016 AIME II Problems and Answers

Click HERE find out more about Math Competitions!

Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses

Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework

Middle School Competitive Math (for 4th to 8th Graders) Spring Weekend Course Starting April 2

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