Problem Solving and Competitive Math Training

Grades 6 - 8  session   date   time  Session A July 10 - July 21 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM, M-F Session B July 24 - August 4 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM, M-F To register, download the form: Math Olympiad Summer Camp Registration Form

Why problem solving and math olympiad?
Who should attend?
What will you learn?
What is a typical day at the camp?
What is the tuition and when is the deadline?
Where is the camp located?
Do you offer a similiar program for grades 3-5?

Why Problem Solving?

Why do U.S. students perform below their peers around the world while the U.S. Math Olympiad Team ranks top three in the world? 

Each year, six students make the U.S. Math Olympiad team out of a quarter million competitors.  All of them learned problem solving at a young age.

Why Math Olympiad Summer Camp?

Our program is not just another math class.  We teach problem solving and competitive math.  We train mathletes.  To start your journey towards the Math Olympiad, we:

• teach problem solving with mental math, logic reasoning and communication skills to develop your life-long learning skills.
• supplement regular school math by filling gaps, expanding scope, and adding depth.
• explore math concepts in an intellectually stimulating and fun environment.
• invite you to join a community of gifted peers who inspire and motivate each other.
• provide you with a roadmap to succeed in math competitions.

From experience, we know that good problem solvers earn better grades, score high on SAT/AP exams, find high school classes easy, and have a better chance to attend elite colleges.  The problem solving skills you learn will become one of your most valuable assets in life.

Who Should Attend?

Our camp is limited to 30 students in grades 6-8 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 Will You Learn?

In this middle school problem solving camp, we teach advanced topics in probability, number theory, algebra and geometry.  You will improve accuracy and speed to solve problems in four different settings:

• Countdown – solve problems mentally.
• Sprint – solve problems in less than 1 minute each without using a calculator.
• Target – solve complex problems in 3 minutes each using a calculator.
• Team – solve difficult problems with a team of four students.

 Sample Math Problems:

1. A point E is chosen at random from within square ABCD.  Express as a decimal to the nearest hundredth the probability that triangle ABE is obtuse.
2. Jan is thinking of a positive integer.  Her integer has exactly 16 positive factors, two of which are 12 and 15.  What is Jan’s number?
3. Two circles and three straight lines lie in the same plane.  If neither the circles nor the lines are coincident, what is the maximum possible number of points of intersection?

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

• MATHCOUNTS®
• MOEMS - Math Olympiad for Elementary & Middle Schools
• AMC 8, AMC 10 and AMC 12
• CAT-9, PSAT, SAT and ACT

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Fees and Deadlines:

Camp Location

Concordia University
    1530 Concordia
    Irvine, CA 92612-3203