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Overview of Math and Physics Programs

Avid Academy for Gifted Youth provides math and physics problem solving curriculum to gifted students in grades 3 - 11. We prepare our students to take on the following rigorous curriculum sequences:

grade	math class	science class
6	Honors Pre-Algebra
7	Honors Algebra I
8	Honors Geometry	Physics Problem Solving
9	Honors Algebra II/College Algebra	AP Physics B
10	Trigonometry/AP Calculus AB	AP Chemistry
11	AP Calculus BC	AP Biology/AP Physics C
12	Linear Algebra or Multivariable Calculus	AP Physics C/AP Biology

Highly gifted students who exhaust the above math and science courses will be placed into courses at local universities. We also provide road-maps for students with exceptional talent to achieve national recognition through selective training programs and summer camps. Educational planning services are available to meet individual needs. Please email us at info@avidacademy.com for consultation.

We offer following training programs for talented math and science students:

Fermat Division (Grades 3 - 6): mathematical problem solving programs for elementary school students.
Euler Division (Grades 6 - 9): mathematical problem solving and acceleration programs for middle school students.
Gauss Division (Grades 9 - 11): mathematical problem solving and acceleration programs for high school students.
Newton Division (Grades 8 - 12): physics problem solving and acceleration programs middle and high school students.

Overview of Math and Physics Programs

Fermat Division (Grades 3 - 6)

If a student has intense curiosity about numbers, learns math concepts quickly, and demonstrates the ability to think abstractly at a young age, it is likely that he or she is talented in math. The student may be bored with the math class at school, show signs of underachieving, and consequently suffer untapped potentials. We believe a solution is to guide the student to explore the art of problem solving, which makes math fun, interesting and challenging.

Our introductory curriculum is designed to build a solid problem solving foundation integrated with mental math, logical reasoning and communication skills training. Students develop critical thinking abilities and lifelong learning skills so they are motivated and excited about learning math and problem solving.

F110 - Introductory Problem Solving

F120 - Intermediate Problem Solving

F130 - Advanced Problem Solving

F310 - MOEMS Division E

Euler Division (Grades 6 - 9)

With a solid problem solving foundation, a talented student will be in an advantageous position to expand learning beyond school math instruction, and well prepared to take on the most rigorous math and science curriculum when entering high school. EXPAND Programs continue development of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, time-management, test-taking and study skills.

We mentor gifted students through math competitions to build their self-confidence in applying their problem solving skills in interactive environments. We believe these experiences motivate them to develop passion, challenge the boundaries, and build success in life.

We create our curriculum to enable our students to complete Geometry in their 8^th grade, if not earlier. We offer two problem solving tracks.

Academic Acceleration Track

Program Overview

E110 - Honors Pre-Algebra Problem Solving

E120 - Honors Algebra Problem Solving

E130 - Honors Geometry Problem Solving

E420 - Introduction to Number Theory

E430 - Introduction to Counting and Probability

N110 - Physics Problem Solving

Math Olympiad Track

Program Overview

E210 - Introductory Math Competitions

E220 - Intermediate Math Competitions

E230 - Advanced Math Competitions

E310 - MOEMS Division M

E320 - AMC 8

E330 - MATHCOUNTS

Gauss Division (Grades 9 - 11)

We help gifted students excel in the most challenging high school math and science classes and complete their math and science graduation requirements before 11th grade so they can take college-level classes in their junior and senior years. Avid Academy students will have time to build more attractive profiles for applying to highly selective colleges.

Our curriculum is designed to integrate problem solving training, academic competitions, and preparation for PSAT, SAT and AP exams to achieve stellar grades, excellent test scores, thoughtful academic research, and attractive competition results to maximize admission chances to elite colleges. We mentor our students in brainstorming math/science related research projects, searching for scholarships and summer opportunities with universities and businesses, applying strengths or passions in leadership and community service activities, and exploring careers. By the time our students start their college application process, they have all the key ingredients to present their unique portfolio—GPA, test scores, awards/scholarships, research projects, intern/work experience, leadership, community services, essay topics, career plan, and interview skills.