| About Competitive Math (竞赛数学须知) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competitive Math is a series of classes for gifted math students who seek a greater challenge in mathematics. We offer four levels of competitive math classes: Level I, II and III with increasing challenges. These are permission only classes. A placement test is required to enroll in level II and III. The teaching is based on guiding students to use the concepts taught in class to figure out the problems on their own, rather than teacher showing 'how it is done. These classes help students to improve their ability in comprehension, logic and problem solving skills in general. It helps them to prepare for math competitions and excel in math in regular classrooms. In this series of classes, we DO NOT offer Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MEMO) format of competition in class. We may add Noetic Math in-class competitions. We encourage students to attend math competitions offered by many math institutions throughout the school year. Homework: 0.5 to 1 hour homework is required every week depending on class level. The classes will be taught in English. Note: Math Kangaroo competition registration usually starts from every October on the Math Kangaroo official website. |
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| Competitive Math I (竞赛数学 I) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
What we teach: We teach reasoning skills applied to various mathematical contexts such as numeracy, visualization, logic, and patterns. This class focuses on comprehension of statements and logic, RATHER THAN common core materials. Who may enroll: Students in grade levels 2-3 who knows how to do addition/subtraction and have good reading skills. Competitive Goals: Math Kangaroo Levels 1, 2, and 3. We may add Noetic Math level 1-2, Note: $20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. A workbook is encouraged to buy around $26 from Amazon. |
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| Competitive Math II (竞赛数学 II) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
What we teach: We teach problem solving strategies that are grade level appropriate. Who may enroll: Students at regular school grade levels of 3 or 4 who can do multiplication and division with remainders. Competitive goals: Math Kangaroo grade 3, 4, and 5, We may add Noetic Math level 2-4, and/or Mathleague competition elementary level, including number sense. Note: $20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. A workbook is encouraged to buy around $26 on Amazon. |
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| Competitive Math III (竞赛数学 III) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
What we teach: We teach problem solving strategies and contest taking skills for advanced elementary school students and middle school students. Who may enroll: Students at regular school grade levels of 5 or 6, or equivalent math grade level, who can work with fractions, some percents and rates Competitive goals: Math Kangaroo 5-6, May add Noetic math level 4-6, Mathleague competition elementary level, including number sense. Note: $20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. Workbook is encouraged to buy around $25 from Amazon. |
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| Math Olympiads (奥数) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CACC Chinese School Math Olympiads program includes three levels of math classes: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. These are permission only classes. A pre-test is required for new students to enroll in level II and III classes. The purpose of the classes is to stimulate students' interest and enthusiasm for problem solving. Students will be exposed to challenging problems, interesting puzzles, and associated mathematics topics. They will work on past Math Olympiads problems both individually and in groups. Throughout the class, the student will learn critical thinking skills and different problem-solving strategies. In these classes, we offer Math Olympiads competitions. Individual awards will be given out at the end of each school year. The classes will be taught in English. About the teacher (教师简介)： Ms. Qiping Guo graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She has been teaching competitive mathematics for over 15 years at CACC and various educational centers across the Tri-Valley area. Specializing in Math Olympiads and MATHCOUNTS, Ms. Guo brings a deep passion and enthusiasm to mathematics education. Known for her meticulous organization and thorough preparation, she consistently ensures that her classes are engaging and enriching. Ms. Guo employs customized teaching materials and methods tailored to each student's needs, aiming to instill robust problem-solving skills and an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics. Her students’ achievements include numerous perfect scores in MOEMS and AMC8, first-place wins in MATHCOUNTS Chapter competitions, positions on MATHCOUNTS State teams, and qualifications for AIME and the prestigious USAJMO/USAMO. Many of her students continue to excel long after graduating from her classes, gaining admission to highly selective colleges and becoming high achievers in their academic and professional pursuits. |
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| Math Olympiads I (奥数) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Math Olympiads beginner level class (MO I) is designed for 4th grade students and advanced 3rd graders. In this class, the students will learn basic problem-solving strategies, such as Guessing and Checking, Working Backwards, Drawing a Picture or Diagram, Looking for a pattern, Experimenting, Using a Table, Making an Organized List, etc. This class's curriculum corresponds to the material of the National Math Olympiads Division E Contests. Who may enroll: Students at regular school grade level of 3-4. Note: $20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. |
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| Math Olympiads II (奥数) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Math Olympiad intermediate level class (MO II) is designed for 5th-6th grade students and advanced 4th graders. In this class, the students will learn more advanced topics and problem solving strategies, such as Pattern and Sum, Factor and Prime, Divisibility Theorems, Geometry and Measurement, Cryptarithms, Use Logical Reasoning, Working with Exponents, Writing an Equation, etc. This class's curriculum corresponds to the material of the National Math Olympiad Division E Contests. Who may enroll: Students at regular school grade levels of 4, 5, and 6. Note: $20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. |
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| Math Olympiads III (奥数) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Math Olympiads advanced level class (MO III) is designed for gifted middle school students who seek a greater challenge in mathematics and want to prepare for Math Olympiad Division M tests and other prominent middle school mathematics contests. The class will cover number sense & number theory, sequences & series, counting & probability, algebra, and geometry. Students will work on past middle school math contest problems and develop advanced problem-solving skills throughout the class. This class's curriculum corresponds to the material of the National Math Olympiads Division M Contests. Who may enroll: Students at regular school grade level of 6, 7 and 8. Note: $20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. |
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| MATHCOUNTS & MO 4 (初中数学竞赛) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MATHCOUNTS& MO 4 class is a competitive math class specially designed for advanced middle school students who have successfully completed MO III class. With four levels of MATHCOUNTS competition materials - school, chapter, state, and national - the class provides students the extra incentive and perfect atmosphere to push themselves to achieve more in mathematics. The typical homework and class assignments consist of: Sprint Round: This section tests speed and accuracy, allowing 40 minutes to solve 30 problems such that only the most capable students will complete all of the problems. Target Round: This section features multi-step problems that engage students in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving processes. Team Round: This section involves working in groups to develop teamwork strategies. Countdown Round: This section prepares students for the fast-paced, head-to-head competition. The goals of this advanced math class are to help students further developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, to motivate and reward students by fostering teamwork and a competitive spirit, and to promote middle school mathematic achievements through fun and challenging MATHCOUNTS program. The class will be taught in English. Who may enroll: Students at regular school grade levels of 6, 7, and 8, with advanced math level. Note: $20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. About the teacher (教师简介)： Ms. Qiping Guo graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She has been teaching competitive mathematics for over 15 years at CACC and various educational centers across the Tri-Valley area. Specializing in Math Olympiads and MATHCOUNTS, Ms. Guo brings a deep passion and enthusiasm to mathematics education. Known for her meticulous organization and thorough preparation, she consistently ensures that her classes are engaging and enriching. Ms. Guo employs customized teaching materials and methods tailored to each student's needs, aiming to instill robust problem-solving skills and an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics. Her students’ achievements include numerous perfect scores in MOEMS and AMC8, first-place wins in MATHCOUNTS Chapter competitions, positions on MATHCOUNTS State teams, and qualifications for AIME and the prestigious USAJMO/USAMO. Many of her students continue to excel long after graduating from her classes, gaining admission to highly selective colleges and becoming high achievers in their academic and professional pursuits. |
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| AMC 8 / AMC 10 - By Teacher Deng & Ms. Willa Lin 由邓老师和林老师执教 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Teacher Deng graduated from the Department of Mathematics of Beijing Normal University with a master's degree in mathematics. He has more than ten years of unique and rich mathematics teaching experience and methods, with a deep understanding of how to teach students to master mathematics knowledge. He is especially good at improving students' mathematics performance and level. 邓老师毕业于北京师范大学数学系，数学硕士，拥有十多年独特丰富的数学教学经验和方法，对怎么教会学生掌握数学知识有很深的的理解，犹其善长提高学生数学成绩和程度。 Ms. Willa Lin is a highly experienced competitive math teacher based in the Bay Area. She holds a Masters in Computer Science from Syracuse University, New York. With almost a decade of teaching under her belt, her expertise lies in preparing students for Math Kangaroo, AMC 8, and Mathcounts, where she has seen many of her students excel. Ms. Lin's teaching style is known for its effectiveness and adaptability, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention and guidance. Her passion for mathematics education is evident in her dedication to helping students develop strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Through her teaching, Ms. Lin inspires her students to embrace the challenges of competitive math and strive for excellence. |
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| AMC 8 (美国数学竞赛 8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CACC AMC 8 (American Math Contest) is the first in our series of AMC courses for middle school students up to grade 8. Students should be familiar with pre-algebra and have some understanding of Algebra I and Geometry concepts. Students should have a level of math skills equivalent to a graduated MO Level 3 or CM Level 3 program The class will prepare for the AMC 8 exam in January. The rest of the year will be spent reviewing and further analyzing Algebra/Geometry concepts and studying problems 1-8 from the AMC 10 competition. This class is permission only. There will be a placement test to determine a student's math level. A successful student is expected to do a considerable amount of homework each week. Courses will be taught in English. What we teach: This course teaches recurring concepts and problem-solving strategies in AMC 8. It mainly focuses on AMC 8 test questions from #10 to #20. Who may enroll: Middle school students up to grade 8, or advanced elementary students who have mastered the concepts of middle school mathematics. Competitive goals: This course focuses on improving AMC 8 exam performance. Homework: 1+ hour(s) of homework per week. Note: A materials fee of $20 will be charged along with tuition during registration. Information about teaching materials will be provided in class. |
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| AMC 10 (美国数学竞赛10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CACC AMC 10 (American Math Competition) is a competitive math class. It is specially designed for high school and advanced middle school students who are comfortable with Algebra I and Geometry concepts and successfully completed the CACC Competitive Math IV or Math Olympiad IV classes. For the first part of the school year, this class will be working on preparation for the AMC 10 math competition at the end of November. Later, the class will focus on deeper understanding of concepts related to the AMC 10 contest as well as the problem solving skills helping students succeed in the competition of the next school year. This class will introduce the students the knowledge and problem solving skills in Number theory, Algebra, Geometry, and Counting and Probability. A successful student is expected to do considerable amount of homework(provided online).The class will be taught in English. What we teach: This class teaches problem solving strategies and math contest taking skills. It focuses mostly on AMC 10 up to question #15. Who may enroll: High school students who are in grade 9 and 10, or middle school students in grade 8 who have mastered the skills taught in Competitive math IV or Math Olympiad IV Competitive goals: AMC 10. This class focuses on improving AMC 10 test scores. This class does not focus on Mathcounts even though the materials in this class may be beneficial to the state level Mathcounts competition. Homework: is provided online each week. Note:$20 material fee will be collected with tuition at registration. The information on teaching material will be given in class. |
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