Math Competition Course

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Math Competition Course

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7 sessions

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About

In this course, we will be going over MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8, AMC 10, and beyond depending on the skill level of the class.
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Why should you take this course?
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Although not necessary for school math, the methods taught in this class can be very beneficial in solving problems in a "smarter" way. This class will teach you tips and tricks schools tend to not teach. From my personal experience, competition math has made school math very easy and offers me much more insight into understanding concepts.
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Additionally, competition math can be very helpful in boosting your resume for high school and college. Many of the top schools like MIT ask specifically for your AMC scores, so it will make you stand out from other students.
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What will we learn in this course?
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We will spend time learning about the three different categories in math: Algebra, Number Theory, and Counting & Probability.
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Some examples in each of the categories are:
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Algebra: Vieta's Formulas, Rational Root Theorem, Simplified Quadratic Formula, Inequalities, Factoring Tricks, Telescoping, etc.
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Number Theory: Divisibility Rules, Modulus, GCD and LCM, Euclidean Algorithm, Pigeonhole Principle, etc.
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Counting & Probability: Binomial Theorem, Permutations and Combinations, Casework, Complementary Counting, Stars and Bars, etc.
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How will the classes operate?
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A normal class will consist of a 60 minute lecture and practice problems, and a 30 minute problem session with individual help. However, these schedules will fluctuate rapidly as the lectures will most likely require more time.

Tutored by

Jayden C 🇺🇸

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Hello! I'm here to help others learn and tutor individuals. I like to play the cello, do competition math (National Math Competition 3rd Place, AMC 8 top 1%, AMC 10 Honor Roll, AIME, MATHCOUNTS States, etc.), and compete in quiz bowl.

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

As this is a challenging course, I completely understand if you wish to leave the course. Please tell me at any time.

Please do not miss more than 3+ weeks in a row without notice.

I strongly recommend you attend every week in order to keep up with the class. However, I do understand that you may not be able to attend sometimes. If so, then please message me and I will try my best to get you caught back up.

SESSION 1

13

Oct

SESSION 1

20

Oct

SESSION 2

27

Oct

SESSION 3

3

Nov

SESSION 4

17

Nov

SESSION 5

Office Hours

Sun 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTCNov 17, 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTC

This is a Catchup lesson. Please attend if you either missed one of the previous lessons or need special assistance in understanding previous weeks' materials.

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Dec

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8

Dec

SESSION 7

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Oct 13 - Dec 8

9 weeks

90 mins

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SCHEDULE

Sundays

12:00AM

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Oct 13 - Dec 8