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2011 Jump Start Algebra 2 and AMC 10 Bootcamp (Grades 9 - 10)

Date and Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Monday - Friday, July 11 - July 22, 2011.

Registration

To register, click on 2011 Jump Start Algebra 2 and AMC 10 Bootcamp Online Registration or download the 2011 Math Olympiad Summer Camp Registration Form. Registration deadline is June 15, 2011 on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Who

This camp is designed for students who are interested in taking AMC 10 exam and qualifying for AIME. To qualify, a student must have completed a course in honors geometry or pass a qualifying exam at Avid Academy. For new high school students, the camp also provides an overview of important Algebra 2 concepts to give them a jump start in the study of Algebra 2.

Our camp is limited to 25 students per session. To receive personalized attention, you will be placed into small groups according to problem solving experience. If you are bright and talented, eager to explore advanced math topics, and motivated to solve challenging problems, come join other gifted students to make this summer enjoyable and meaningful.

What

Curriculum

In this high school problem solving bootcamp, we teach intermediate algebra skills in the context of preparing for AMC 10 exam. The following Algebra 2 topics will be covered:

Algebraic formula and manipulation techniques
Linear equations and functions
Complex numbers
Quadratic equations and functions
Vieta's theorem (sum and product of roots)
Exponents
The binomial theorem
Sequence and series
Analytic geometry

Mock Competitions

Students will practice problems selected from mainstream math contests and standardized exams such as:Students will practice problems selected from mainstream math contests and standardized exams such as:

AMC 10
California Math League High School Contest
ARML (American Regional Math League)
PSAT, SAT I, SAT II

Homework

Students will be giving homework assignments every day to be completed before the next day of Camp. An optional homework period from 3:30 - 4:30 PM will be available when students will be working with our teaching assistants in homework assignments.

Typical Camp Schedule:

time	activities
05:30 - 06:00 PM	Mental Math Training
06:15 - 07:15 PM	Lectures and Group Practice Sessions
07:30 - 08:30 PM	Hands-On Activities & Mock Competitions

Fees and Deadlines:

description	fees
Tuition	$645.00 per session
Materials	$45.00 per session
New Student Registration Fee	$50.00
Deadline	June 15, 2011

Where

The camp will be held at room GH126, Concordia University. The parking is FREE. Ask the university guard to request a parking pass and directions to the classroom.

Concordia University