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[From an AIME Qualifier!] Math Competition Course

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8 sessions

🔥 9 spots left!

About

In this course, we will be going over MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8, AMC 10, and beyond depending on the skill level of the class.

Why should you take this course?

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.

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.

What will we learn in this course?

We will spend time learning about the three different categories in math: Algebra, Number Theory, and Counting & Probability.

Some examples in each of the categories are:

Algebra: Discriminants, Vieta's Formulas, Rational Root Theorem, Simplified Quadratic Formula, Polynomials, etc.

Number Theory: Classes of Numbers, Divisibility Rules, Engineer's Induction, Pigeonhole Principle, Chicken McNugget Theorem, Parity, etc.

Counting & Probability: Dependent and Independent Events, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Casework, Complementary Counting, Counting with Restrictions, Think About It!, etc.

How will the classes operate?

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 🇺🇸

Certified in 4 topics

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Hello! I'm here to introduce others to competition math. My interests include math competitions, USABO, and 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

8

Jun

SESSION 1

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCJun 8, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 1: Algebra

Introduction to Algebra: Polynomials, Quadratic Formula, Discriminants, Polynomial Division, and Rational Root Theorem
SESSION 2

15

Jun

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCJun 15, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 2: Algebra

Introduction to Algebra: Polynomials II, Factor Theorem, Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, Vieta's Formulas
SESSION 3

29

Jun

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCJun 29, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 3: Number Theory

Introduction to Number Theory: Classes of Numbers, Divisibility Rules
SESSION 4

6

Jul

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCJul 6, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 4: Number Theory

Introduction to Number Theory: Engineer's Induction, Pigeonhole Principle, and Chicken McNugget Theorem
SESSION 5

13

Jul

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCJul 13, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 5: Counting & Probability

Introduction to Counting & Probability: Dependent and Independent Events, Permutations, Combinations, Probability
SESSION 6

20

Jul

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCJul 20, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 6: Counting & Probability

Introduction to Counting & Probability: Casework, Complementary Counting, Think About It!
SESSION 7

27

Jul

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCJul 27, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 7: Practice AMC 10
SESSION 8

3

Aug

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Sun 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTCAug 3, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

Week 8: Practice AMC 10 Review

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Jun 8 - Aug 3

9 weeks

90 mins

/ session

Next session on June 8, 2025

SCHEDULE

Sundays

12:00AM