Math Level 1

Academic Year Mathematics

Students develop their number sense and begin to learn about place value. They are introduced to addition and subtraction and are encouraged to approach numerical problems in clever ways. Additionally, they manipulate shapes, compare numbers, and examine ways to measure physical objects. We use puzzles and games to build skills and establish student understanding of mathematical concepts and problem solving.

Homework and exams

Students should expect to spend 1-3 hours on homework every week. Homework will be assigned and completed through Beast Academy Online, where students receive immediate feedback on their work. Students will take four in-class exams throughout the course.

Textbooks

Students will be given a new textbook each quarter. The textbooks for the course are Beast Academy 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D.

Textbooks and Beast Academy Online access are included in the tuition and fees of this course.

Syllabus

My children have been students of AoPS Academy for several years now. The staff is very good at identifying and encouraging high achieving students to attain their fullest potential. The instructors engage kids to solve tough math problems, and push them to think logically and come up with unique solutions, instead of following a memorized formula. I have witnessed many classes where students are given the opportunity to suggest multiple ways of approaching the same problem. This has really helped my children develop independent learning skills and a stronger foundation in mathematics. The staff truly care for each and every student’s growth. Every child gets an abundance of individual attention. Programs such as the math competition classes, MATHCOUNTS Trainer Contest, and Short Story Contest really challenge the kids to reach up to the next level. The language arts classes like Debate & Public Speaking and College Essay Writing provide a much higher quality of education for their students. Thank you so much for being such a valuable resource for my children.

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