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AMC8 数学竞赛班 (AMC8 Math Competition) $600 任课教师: 陈哲 招生对象：4年级到7年级的学生 课程时长：45 分钟 教学内容：本课程会基于AMC8竞赛为蓝本，以代数、几何、数论、排列组合以及应用题五大模块进行教学。在课程内容里，陈老师也会根据若干现行知名AMC8教科书，历年真题，以及其他数学竞赛（美国其他数学竞赛，中国、日本、俄罗斯等其他国家的数学竞赛）中难度和知识点相匹配的题目进行归纳总结分类，汇编课堂讲义以及编写模拟题库，力求为学生们提供最及时最全面的教学素材，为学生们铺好竞赛数学的成功之路。在方法论上，陈老师会根据课前知识点汇总 - 课内经典题型、解题思路及应试技巧讨论 - 课后刷题变题三步走，最大化学生们的学习成果。 Instructor：Zhe Chen Age: Grade 4 to 7 Duration: 45 Minutes This course will be based on the AMC8 competition and will cover five major modules: algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, and application problems. In the course content, Mr. Chen will summarize and classify problems from several well-known current AMC8 textbooks, past exam questions, and problems from other math competitions (including other U.S. math competitions, as well as those from China, Japan, Russia, and other countries) that match the difficulty level and knowledge points, with which he will compile classroom handouts and construct a simulation question bank, striving to provide students with the most timely and comprehensive teaching materials, thereby paving students’ path to success in competition mathematics. Methodologically, Mr. Chen will adopt a three-step approach to maximize students learning outcomes: summarizing required knowledge points pre-class, discussing classic problem types, thinking methods, and testing strategies in class, and practicing problems and variations post-class. Click to view the course syllabus AMC8 冲刺班 - 网课 (AMC8 Sprint Course - Virtual Class) $400 任课教师：陈哲 招生对象：五年级到八年级的学生，并计划参加2025年1月22日至1月28日的AMC8竞赛。 授课地点及时长：ZOOM，校历周日的晚上7：30 – 8：15。 教学内容：本课程会基于AMC8竞赛为蓝本，以代数、几何、数论、排列组合及应用题四大模块进行系统练习，考点剖析及归纳总结。在课程内容里，陈老师也会根据若干现行知名AMC8教科书，历年真题，以及其他数学竞赛（美国其他数学竞赛，中国、日本、俄罗斯等其他国家的数学竞赛）中难度和知识点相匹配的题目进行归纳总结分类，汇编课堂讲义以及编写模拟题库，力求为学生们提供最及时最全面的教学素材，为学生们铺好竞赛数学的成功之路。在方法论上，陈老师会在课前布置约40分钟的练习题，在上课时将会与同学们讨论习题解法，另类思路以及可能考法。 Instructor：Zhe Chen Target students: Grade 5 – Grade 8, and planning to participate in the 2025 AMC8 Competition (between Jan 22 and Jan 28, 2025) Course Logistics: ZOOM, 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. based on school Sundays This course will be based on the AMC8 competition and will cover four major modules: algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics and application problems for systematic practices and exam material extracts. In the course content, Mr. Chen will summarize and classify problems from several well-known current AMC8 textbooks, past exam questions, and problems from other math competitions (including other U.S. math competitions, as well as those from China, Japan, Russia, and other countries) that match the difficulty level and knowledge points, with which he will compile classroom handouts and construct a simulation question bank, striving to provide students with the most timely and comprehensive teaching materials, thereby paving students’ path to success in competition mathematics. In terms of methodology, Teacher Chen will assign approximately 40 minutes of practice problems before class. During the class, they will discuss problem-solving methods, alternative approaches, and possible problem formations with the students. Click to view the course syllabus 数学速算班 (Mental Math and Quick Calculation) $600 任课教师: 陈哲 招生对象：3年级到6年级的学生，但高年级的学生也欢迎参加 课程时长：45分钟教室教学 教学内容：陈老师在分析美国各级数学竞赛（如AMC/AIME，MathCounts/OmegaLearn等机构竞赛，以及PuMaC等大学数学联赛）的出题趋势后，发现这些竞赛对于算术的要求逐渐变高。而现行的数学标化课程体系中对于数学运算能力的培养有较大的落后，导致学生在数学竞赛的表现有直接运算“算不出，算得慢，还算错”。本课程旨在从小发展学生的速算能力，通过速算、巧算与心算的技巧的传授和训练，引入更加好用的算术方法：如蝴蝶算法、基线算法、格子算法等等，帮助学生掌握更多的速算工具，提高学生的思维集中，数字敏感以及反应速度，培养学生识别问题、应用方法、多解优解评估的解题方法，进而提升学生在数学应试以及数学竞赛的算术效率。同时本课程也会加入一些计算机科学、扑克策略、天文地理等方面的案例分析，让学生能够感受在不同领域速算的强大以及某些大数的意义。 Instructor： Zhe Chen Age: Grade 3 - 6, but students above Grade 6 are also welcomed Duration: 45 minutes in-person class each week After analyzing the question trends of various levels of mathematics competitions in the United States (e.g., AMC/AIME, MathCount/OmegaLearn, and other institutional competitions, as well as university mathematics competitions such as PuMaC), the instructor draws a primary conclusion that the arithmetic requirements of these competitions are gradually increasing. However, the current school-based mathematics curriculum system lags far behind in cultivating students arithmetic operation abilities, resulting in various negative students arithmetic performances in mathematics competitions, such as " unable to calculate, calculate slowly, and calculate incorrectly." This course aims at developing mental math and quick calculation methodologies at students younger age, teaches calculation skills, and introduces more effective calculation methods such as butterfly methods, baseline methods, lattice methods, and so on, so as to improve students focus on numerical sensitivity and reaction speed, cultivating students problem-solving skills by identifying patterns, applying corresponding methods, evaluating different solutions and forming the best solutions, thereby improving students arithmetic efficiency in mathematics examinations and competitions. Meanwhile, this course will also present case studies in various topics such as computer science, poker card strategies, astronomy, and geography, and students will be greatly impacted by the power of mental math and quick calculation and the significance of some big numbers. Click to view the course syllabus Arduino for Young Inventors - Fall $260 Instructor: Jonathan Yu, Jesse Yu, and Grace Yu Age:10 -15 Years old Duration： 15 Weeks (1st - 15th week) The course offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the charming computer and electrical engineering world using the Arduino microcontroller. The instructors will introduce circuits, wiring, Arduino hardware construction, and software coding, especially providing exciting hands-on projects. Imagine learning to create electronic circuits and wire them up like a real engineer! Participants will get to know the Arduino microcontroller, a cool device that allows for the realization of inventions. From traffic lights to building unique ultrasonic sensors to measure distance, this course will ignite curiosity and inspire aspiring participants to become STEM superstars. The course was created by an expert engineer from Qualcomm, who holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and knows all the secrets to making learning fun and engaging. The San Diego Science Association has offered this course for several years and received exceptional reviews. Project Examples: Color-changing LED light and Number Changing Device **Participants are required to purchase the following Materials online" Arduino Kit and Multimeter Arduino for Young Inventors - Spring $260 Instructor: Jonathan Yu, Jesse Yu, and Grace Yu Age:10 -15 Years old Duration： 15 Weeks (16th - 30th week) The course offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the charming computer and electrical engineering world using the Arduino microcontroller. The instructors will introduce circuits, wiring, Arduino hardware construction, and software coding, especially providing exciting hands-on projects. Imagine learning to create electronic circuits and wire them up like a real engineer! Participants will get to know the Arduino microcontroller, a cool device that allows for the realization of inventions. From traffic lights to building unique ultrasonic sensors to measure distance, this course will ignite curiosity and inspire aspiring participants to become STEM superstars. The course was created by an expert engineer from Qualcomm, who holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and knows all the secrets to making learning fun and engaging. The San Diego Science Association has offered this course for several years and received exceptional reviews. Project Examples: Color-changing LED light and Number Changing Device **Participants are required to purchase the following Materials online" Arduino Kit and Multimeter 英文演讲与辩论 I ( Speech and Debate I ) $580 Instructor: Millburn High School Speech and Debate Team Members Age: 8 - 10 Years old Duration： 30 Weeks Pre-req: No prior speech and debate experience is required Note: Classes may be canceled due to conflicts with competitions. The total class remain 30 This course aims to expose students to the fundamental aspects of Speech and Debate and to teach valuable knowledge that will allow students to go into high school speech and debate teams with confidence and expertise. The curriculum will include an overview of both Speech(Congress, Limited Preparation, Platform Speaking, Interpretation) and Debate(Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas), mainly focusing on critical thinking, public speaking and research skills. Depending on students interests, the class curriculum will adjust accordingly. This course will give students a head start and the edge they need to beat opponents during their speech and debate journey. 英文演讲与辩论 II ( Speech and Debate II ) $580 Instructor: Millburn High School Speech and Debate Team Members Age: 11 Years old and above Duration： 30 Weeks Pre-req: No prior speech and debate required Note: Classes may be canceled due to conflicts with competitions. The total class remain 30 This course aims to expose students to the fundamental aspects of Speech and Debate and to teach valuable knowledge that will allow students to go into high school speech and debate teams with confidence and expertise. The curriculum will include an overview of both Speech(Congress, Limited Preparation, Platform Speaking, Interpretation) and Debate(Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas), mainly focusing on critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills. Depending on students interests, the class curriculum will adjust accordingly. This course will give students a head start and the edge they need to beat opponents during their speech and debate journey. If students would like to participate in local tournaments, please let the teacher know during the first week. 英文辩论 Competition (Public Forum Competition Prep) $580 Instructor: Top debaters from the MHS Speech and Debate Team Age: Middle school at least Duration： 30 Weeks Pre-req: Prior speech and debate require Note: Classes may be canceled due to conflicts with competitions. The total class remain 30 This course aims to focus on public forum debate competition prep for students 6-graders and above. You must have a partner to compete. Competition fees will be in addition to class costs. We will participate in local middle school tournaments with parent volunteers. If parents would like students to compete in national circuits such as Harvard and UPenn, please let the teacher know during the first week. 围棋数学-玩围棋学数学-初级 (Go and Math Level 1) (5-8 yrs) $520 任课教师: 郭新明 教学方式：远端网课 围棋起源于古代的中国。经过至少3000年发展，她已经发展演变成为娱乐、消遣、游戏、职业竞技项目的综合体，也是一种极具东方特色的艺术文化形式。“围棋数学”这门创新的学科则诞生于美国，返璞归真地将围棋发展成为数学课堂的玩具教具学具。美国 Go and Math Academy 的研究表明，仅围棋这一个游戏就可以覆盖Ｋ－3 年级数学课堂中大约60%的内容, 围棋在其他方面的教育意义更是远超过这个范围。本课程将以围棋这个游戏为核心，以教育理念贯穿指导，让孩子们通过玩围棋来探索学习数学基本知识，在游戏中学数学于无形，帮助学生们理解基本的数学概念、掌握丰富的数学知识、培养敏锐的数字感觉、锻炼严谨的数学思维。在学习数学的基础上，学生们还会了解战略决策和体验很多人生的道理。 (*本学年为Level 1入门班报名不需要任何围棋知识的基础） Instructor: Xinming Guo Go/Wei-qi originated in China at least 3,000 years ago. It is the oldest and most continually played strategic game in the world. Nowadays, Weiqi is a hobby, entertainment, a game, a professional competition, and one kind of oriented art and culture. But in the United States, Weiqi is re-invented as a math manipulative in the classroom. Research has built up the correlation between Weiqi and Common Core Math Standards. This game naturally covers about 60% of K-4 math standards. Students can experience learning and application of math concepts without even noticing. Our interdisciplinary curriculum uses a game-based learning strategy to integrate Weiqi with math standards. (* No previous knowledge of Weiqi is required for the Level 1 course) 围棋数学-玩围棋学数学-中级 (Go and Math Level 2) (5-8 yrs) $520 任课教师: 郭新明 教学方式：远端网课 在中级班的课程中，学生们将继续以围棋为媒介，深入学习数学原理和应用。课程将探索更高级的数学概念，并将这些概念应用到围棋的战略决策中。通过分析棋局、制定策略和做出决策，学生们将培养解决问题和推理判断的数学思维能力。除了数学方面的学习，学生们还将进一步领略围棋所蕴含的人生道理。通过围棋的对局经验，学会灵活应变、权衡利弊、集中注意力等重要技能。 (*报名中级班 Level 2 需要先完成初级班 Level 1 课程，或者联系老师先行评估) In the intermediate class, students will continue to use the game of Go as a medium to further explore the study of mathematical principles and applications. The course will explore advanced mathematical concepts and apply these concepts to strategic decision-making in Go. Students will cultivate their mathematical thinking skills in problem-solving and logical reasoning by analyzing game positions, developing strategies, and making decisions. In addition to studying mathematics, students will further appreciate the life lessons embedded in the game of Go. Through the experience of playing Go, they will learn essential skills such as adaptability, weighing pros and cons, and focusing attention. (* Students need to finish Level 1 before attending the Level 2 class, or with the teacher’s assessment and permission.) Introduction to LEGO Robotics（8+yr)(EV3 31313 Set) $580 任课教师:李忠 乐高机器人初级班是给8岁及以上学生开的。他们以前有没有接触过乐高机器人不重要，但希望他们喜欢玩乐高或者喜欢自己装一些东西。学生将用30节课完成11个有趣的项目。这些项目的难度和复杂性会逐渐增加。想做一个机器人爪子来举起汽水罐吗？做一个万圣节门铃是不是挺好玩？你知道机器人也会跳舞和打棒球吗？这个班的学生们和他们的机器人们也将被训练成为绝地大师。这个班用LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 set，因为新的LEGO Robot Inventor set功能没有那么强，而且也不适合初学者上手学习。 这个班的每个项目都涉及按照一个建模指南构建一个乐高机器人，通常在上课前完成。在课堂上，重点是玩得开心，了解EV3电机和传感器，体验EV3基于拖放的编程语言，并了解一些解决问题的基本步骤。在本课程结束时，学生应该能比较自如地使用EV3电机和传感器，并自己编写简单的EV3程序。学生需要自备一套EV3 31313 set 和一台手提PC电脑。如果是苹果电脑，系统软件需要是MacOS 10.13或者更老的版本。Chromebook 不合适。 The reason why we continue to use EV3 31313 Instructor: Zhong Li The Introduction to LEGO Robotics class is to for students (age 8 and above) who have limited or no prior exposure to LEGO robotics but love to play with LEGO or build something. In this class, students will complete 11 fun projects with gradually increasing difficulty and complexity. Want to make a robot claw to lift a soda can? How about a Halloween doorbell? Do you know robot can dance and play baseball? In this class students and their robots will also be trained to become Jedi Masters. This class uses the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 set because the new LEGO Robot Inventor set is not as versatile and might be too advanced for beginners. Each project involves the construction of a LEGO robot with a step-by-step guide, normally done before class. In class, the emphasis is to have fun, learn about EV3 motors and sensors, experience with EV3’s drag-and-drop-based programing language, and expose to a few basics on problem solving. At the end of this class, students should be comfortable using EV3 motors and sensors and write simple EV3 programs themselves. A student need to bring to class an EV3 31313 set and a PC laptop (a Mac is ok if it has MacOS 10.13 or older). Chromebook is not suitable. Intermediate LEGO Robitics（9+ yr) (EV3 31313 Set) $580 任课教师:李忠 乐高机器人中级班是给那些已经参加过乐高机器人初级班或对EV3编程有较好的了解的学生（9岁及以上）开的。在这个班上，学生将完成7个有趣的项目，加深他们对工程和编程的理解。学生们将建造一个可以在纸上绘制复杂图案的机器人，制作一个演示时间的时钟，创建一个能产生音乐的机器人，建造一个一级方程式赛车来与同学竞争，并建造一个看起来像蚂蚁，动起来也像蚂蚁的机器人。 与初级班类似，本班的重点是玩得开心，并学习一些有用的东西。每个项目都由一系列难度越来越大的任务/小型项目组成。我会引导学生为这些任务制定解决方案。学生可以按照自己的节奏完成全部或部分任务。每个项目都涉及按照一个建模指南构建一个乐高机器人，通常在上课前完成。本课程的目标是介绍并重申解决问题的过程：根据目标和所需部分/操作了解任务，开发完成任务的逻辑解决方案，以及使用 EV3 编程语言实现逻辑解决方案。在本课程结束时，学生应该能够自己开发较复杂的EV3程序。这个班用LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 set。学生需要自备一套EV3 31313 set 和一台手提PC电脑。如果是苹果电脑，系统软件需要是MacOS 10.13或者更老的版本。Chromebook 不合适。 The reason why we continue to use EV3 31313 Instructor: Zhong Li The Intermediate LEGO Robotics class is to for students (age 9 and above) who have taken the Introduction to LEGO robotics class or have good knowledge about EV3 programming. In this class, students will complete 7 fun projects that will deepen their understanding on engineering and programming. Students will build a robot that can draw sophisticated patterns on paper, make an analog clock that actually works, create a music-making robot, construct a Formula One race car and compete against classmates, and build an ant robot that looks like an ant and move like an ant. Similar to the introduction class, the emphasis of this class is to have fun and learn something useful along the way. A series of tasks/mini-projects with increasing difficulty within each project are given. Students are guided to develop solutions to those tasks. Students can progress at their own pace to finish all or a subset of the tasks. Each project involves the construction of a LEGO robot with a step-by-step guide, normally done before class. A goal of this class is to introduce and reiterate the process of problem solving: understand a task in terms of the goal and parts/actions required, develop a logical solution to complete the task, and implement the logic using the EV3 programing language. At the end of this class, students should be comfortable developing sophisticated EV3 programs themselves. This class uses the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 set. A student need to bring to class an EV3 31313 set and a PC laptop (a Mac is ok if it has MacOS 10.13 or older). Chromebook is not suitable. Advanced LEGO Robitics (10+ yr) (EV3 31313 Set) $580 任课教师:李忠 乐高机器人高级班是给参加了乐高机器人中级班或有较强EV3编程能力的学生（10岁及以上）开的。与中级班类似，学生将完成7个有趣的项目，巩固他们对工程和编程的理解。想知道如何使用智能手机控制 R2D2 机器人吗？构建一个app来控制赛车是不是挺cool？所有乐高机器人课中最受欢迎的项目之一是按照国际竞争规则创建自己的相扑机器人来与同学竞争。对于那些关注机器人竞争的人来说，你还会学到如何控制你的机器人来驾驭迷宫。 与中级班类似，这个课程的重点是玩得开心，学习一些有用的东西，特别注重如何解决问题。每个项目都由一系列难度越来越大的任务/小型项目组成。我会引导学生为这些任务制定解决方案。学生可以按照自己的节奏完成全部或部分任务。每个项目都涉及按照一个建模指南构建一个乐高机器人，通常在上课前完成。在课堂上，我会再次强调解决问题的过程：根据目标和所需部分/操作了解任务，开发完成任务的逻辑解决方案，以及使用 EV3 编程语言实现逻辑。在本课程结束时，学生应该能够轻松地开发复杂的EV3程序。这个班用LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 set。学生需要自备一套EV3 31313 set 和一台手提PC电脑。如果是苹果电脑，系统软件需要是MacOS 10.13或者更老的版本。Chromebook 不合适。 The reason why we continue to use EV3 31313 Instructor: Zhong Li The Advanced LEGO Robotics class is to for students (age 10 and above) who have taken the Intermediate LEGO robotics class or have good knowledge about EV3 programming. Similar to the intermediate class, students will work on 7 fun projects that will solidify their understanding on engineering and programming. Want to know how to use your smartphone to control a R2D2 robot? How about building an app to control a race car? One of the most popular projects is to create your own sumo robot according to international competition rules and compete against your classmates. For those with an eye on robotic competition, you will also learn to control your robot to navigate a maze all by itself. Again, the emphasis of this class is to have fun and learn something useful along the way, with special focus on problem solving. A series of tasks/mini-projects with increasing difficulty within each project are given. Students are guided to develop solutions to those tasks. Students can progress at their own pace to finish all or a subset of the tasks. Each project involves the construction of a LEGO robot with a step-by-step guide, normally done before class. In class, the emphasis is again on the process of problem solving: understand a task in terms of the goal and parts/actions required, develop a logical solution to complete the task, and implement the logic using the EV3 programing language. At the end of this class, students should be comfortable developing sophisticated EV3 programs themselves. This class uses the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 set. A student need to bring to class an EV3 31313 set and a PC laptop (a Mac is ok if it has MacOS 10.13 or older). Chromebook is not suitable. 数学兴趣班 3 -网课 (Math Enrichment 3 - Virtual Class) $520 Instructor: Lan Wang 王兰 This is a math class for students who want to explore math fundamentals, enhance mathematical problem-solving skills, and teach critical thinking. First, we will review/introduce basic concepts and cement them. Children will be encouraged to ask questions to ensure understanding of concepts and will be questioned in turn. Once the basics are covered, we will use the Singapore Math Intensive Practice series to apply concepts to problem-solving. The instructor will give assessments periodically to assess students understanding. Click to view Math 3 Syllabus 数学兴趣班 4 -网课 (Math Enrichment 4 - Virtual Class) $520 Instructor: Lan Wang 王兰 This is a math class for students who want to explore math fundamentals, enhance mathematical problem-solving skills, and teach critical thinking. First, we will review/introduce basic concepts and cement them. Children will be encouraged to ask questions to ensure understanding of concepts and will be questioned in turn. Once the basics are covered, we will use the Singapore Math Intensive Practice series 4A and 4B to apply concepts to problem-solving. The instructor will give assessments periodically to assess students understanding. Click to view Math 4 Syllabus 数学兴趣班 5 -网课 (Math Enrichment 5 - Virtual Class) $520 Instructor: Lan Wang 王兰 This is a math class for students who want to explore math fundamentals, enhance mathematical problem-solving skills, and teach critical thinking. First, we will review/introduce basic concepts and cement them. Children will be encouraged to ask questions to ensure understanding of concepts and will be questioned in turn. Once the basics are covered, we will use the Singapore Math Intensive Practice series 5A and 5B to apply concepts to problem-solving. The instructor will give assessments periodically to assess students understanding. Click to view Math 5 Syllabus 数学兴趣班 6 -网课 (Math Enrichment 6 - Virtual Class) $520 Instructor: Lan Wang 王兰 This is a math class for students who want to explore math fundamentals, enhance mathematical problem-solving skills, and teach critical thinking. First, we will review/introduce basic concepts and cement them. Children will be encouraged to ask questions to ensure understanding of concepts and will be questioned in turn. Once the basics are covered, we will use the Singapore Math Intensive Practice series 6A and 6B to apply concepts to problem-solving. The instructor will give assessments periodically to assess students understanding. Click to view Math 6 course syllabus 数学兴趣班 7 -网课 (Math Enrichment 7 - Virtual Class) $520 Instructor: Lan Wang 王兰 This math class is for students who want to explore math fundamentals, enhance mathematical problem-solving skills, and teach critical thinking. First, we will review/introduce basic concepts and cement them. Children will be encouraged to ask questions to ensure understanding of concepts and will be questioned in turn. The instructor will periodically give assessments to assess students understanding. Click to view Math 7 course syllabus Java Programming, Beginner (11+ years old) $550 Instructor: Albert Wen This course introduces students aged 11 and up to programming with Java, a programming language known to be easy to use and easy to learn. Students will be taught programming fundamentals, then practice their skills by programming games, one primary strength of JAVA. Students who take this course must have access to a computer with an internet connection. (*This is a One-hour extended course to ensure students have enough time to complete assignments and discuss challenges with the instructor) Note: This is a virtual class instructed via Zoom. Two classes per week (on Tuesday and Saturday evenings), Fall semester only. **本编程课为一周两堂（星期三与星期六）一学期结束。讲师和学员会有更好的互动与习题跟进时间。 幼儿故事会 (Toddler Tales) $0 适合3岁儿童的有趣故事 (当年九月一号不到4岁)
Engaging Stories for 3-year-olds (younger than 4-year-old by 9/1)
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