Around Pre-Algebra in 30 days (competitive math edition)
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5 sessions
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About
Are you ready to transform your math skills in just one month? This intensive 30-day Prealgebra Power Course is designed for ambitious students who want to master the building blocks of algebra fast and with a competitive mindset.
Whether you're preparing for math competitions, placement exams, or just want to supercharge your problem-solving skills, this accelerated program blends core prealgebra concepts with strategy, speed, and mathematical intuition. Each session dives deep into essential topics fractions, integers, ratios, equations, exponents, and more while pushing you to think critically, work efficiently, and tackle challenge problems modeled after MathCounts and AMC 8/10 styles.
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Make it to as many sessions as you can its ok if you miss multiple sessions!
SESSION 1
4
Aug
SESSION 1
Factors and multiples
Factors and multiples
Mon 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 4, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Build speed and confidence with core arithmetic and number properties.
Topics:
Factors, multiples, primes, divisibility rules
Positive/negative integers and absolute value
Order of operations (PEMDAS)
Mental math strategies and number manipulation
Competition Angle:
Timed drills + MathCounts-style number puzzles
Common traps with signs and quick tricks
SESSION 2
11
Aug
SESSION 2
Factors and multiples
Factors and multiples
Mon 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 11, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Goal: Master proportional reasoning with flexibility across formats.
Topics:
Converting between forms (fraction/decimal/percent)
Comparing & simplifying fractions
Ratio/proportion problem-solving
Percent increase/decrease, discounts, and error types
Competition Angle:
AMC-style ratio puzzles, quick fraction comparisons
"Which is greater?" estimation techniques
SESSION 3
18
Aug
SESSION 3
Factors and multiples
Factors and multiples
Mon 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 18, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Goal: Transition to variable thinking and expression manipulation.
Topics:
Variables, expressions, and basic simplification
Distributive property & combining like terms
Simple equations and substitution
Translating word problems into algebra
Competition Angle:
“Plug in smart numbers” trick
Speed-solving algebra puzzles from contests
SESSION 4
25
Aug
SESSION 4
Factors and multiples
Factors and multiples
Mon 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 25, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Goal: Develop spatial reasoning and formula mastery.
Topics:
Perimeter, area, and volume (common shapes)
Angle relationships & properties of triangles/quadrilaterals
Coordinate plane basics
Units, conversions, and scale
Competition Angle:
"Diagram-first" approach
Hidden triangles, overlapping shapes, perimeter traps
SESSION 5
1
Sep
SESSION 5
Factors and multiples
Factors and multiples
Mon 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCSep 1, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Goal: Apply all concepts in mixed-format, high-level challenges.
Topics:
Review key strategies from all topics
Estimation, back-solving, elimination
Multi-step problems requiring number sense + algebra + geometry
Competition Angle:
Timed mock contest round
Live problem walk-through with strategy focus
Award/prize ideas if applicable