Approach to Mathematics Curriculum
Our teaching approach is based on consistent logically interconnected Math instruction that moves steadily from easier subjects to more advanced concepts. We combine conceptual learning with practice and exercise, necessary to ensure fluent, almost automatic problem solving skills.
At the same time, as we believe in the intellectual fun. To that end, entertaining and challenging logical problems are incorporated in every lesson, starting from Kindergarten. We offer challenging problems from state, national and international math competitions at the appropriate grade levels. We will provide an opportunity and encourage our students to participate in the optional internal Math competition within the school as well as in State and National math competitions.
The emphasis of the instruction for children aged K-5 is on developing logical thinking and math skills early, while making math instruction fun that our students love to come back to every week. The curriculum for middle and high school continues developing the necessary math skills at a higher level, and includes requirements of SAT I and SAT II Math as early as in grade 6. In addition, we offer concentrated SAT prep classes for high school students who have not been previously exposed to our program.
In addition to Math classes, our Chess Instruction and "Formulas for Drawing" Art course are designed to further enhance logical thinking skills, while teaching students to play chess or draw.
Our math curriculum uses a combination of the best European and American approaches and is based on existing time-proven Math curriculum from Russian School of Mathematics (RSM). We constantly work to continue improving and enriching it on an on-going basis
