Summer Program

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For some families, MathExploration is a wonderful introduction to our school-year program; for others, it is a stand-alone option to enrich children's summer activities.
 
The K-12 program is designed to improve problem solving skills, fill in missing gaps, enrich analytic and logical thinking, and create a passion for math.

Whether you choose in-person or online classes, our summer program will  strengthen your children's skills and help them to be better prepared when school resumes in the fall. We are here to fill in the gaps for children who are having difficulties, and challenge the children who are ready to move on to higher levels.  Please contact us to discuss our program and set up a free online placement test.

Elementary Level
While our summer program covers the topics the students will study throughout the school year, we incorporate more interactive activities, educational games and fun learning exercises. Our classes keep students' skills sharp over the summer and challenges them with new topics to give them a head start for the upcoming school year.
Classes meet twice a week - see ME-PK, ME-K-1, ME-1-2, ME-2-3, ME-3-4, ME-4-5 n the Schedule

Middle and High School Level  
We offer a variety of courses from pre-algebra to calculus that allow middle and high school students to review and solidify concepts they studied during the previous year, help them build confidence, avoid "math anxiety", and allow them to advance to higher-level classes when they return to their regular schools in the fall. 
Classes meet twice a week - see ME-5-6, ME-6-7, Pre-Algebra, Intro to Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus in the Schedule

Math Olympiad Courses
Students entering Grades 4-6 and 6-9 explore advanced topics not always covered during the school year which are instrumental in preparing students for various math competitions that MathAltitude students are exposed to during a school year.  Students work individually and in teams to strategize and solve challenging problems.
Classes meet twice a week - see Math Olympiad L4-6, Math Olympiad L6-9 in the Schedule

SAT Prep Courses
Includes a diagnostic test and exit exam

Math Prep Level 1 (SAT Math Foundations Course) –  A 4-hour per week course for students who score below 600 on our diagnostic test and need a more comprehensive review of the material. See below for a detailed description of the course.
Math Prep Level 2 – A 4-hour per week course that will review the key concepts of Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry and Advanced Math to prepare students to maximize their performance on the SAT – minimum score of 600 on our diagnostic test required. 
English Prep - A 4-hour per week course that will help students step up their grammar, reading, and writing skills, and teach students strategies on how to attack the various questions and prompts on the English portion of the SAT.
Classes meet twice a week - see SAT Math, SAT English in the Schedule

Math Prep Level 1 is also known as SAT Math Foundations Course: 

Every strong SAT score starts with solid basics. SAT Prep can feel overwhelming especially if your rising 10th or 11th grader is still shaky on some of the foundational math concepts needed for the SAT.

Our New Summer Math Foundations Course is designed specifically for high school students who want to strengthen their math skills before diving into full SAT prep.

A supportive, engaging class where students will:

• • • Review core math skills they may have missed or forgotten
    • Build real confidence before facing the SAT
    • Get comfortable asking questions and filling in the gaps
    • Set themselves up for better results in less time later

 
ADD-TO-MATH Courses

High School Physics
This course covers algebra-based mechanics, and provides an in-depth preparation for both honors physics and AP Physics 1 courses. Topics covered include the central topics seen in most honors and AP Physics 1 courses: kinematics, dynamics, gravitation and circular motion, work and energy, momentum, and rotational motion.  Prerequisites: Algebra 2.

Classes meet 6 hours per week - see in the Schedule.

Summer Writing Workshops for grades 5 - 6

Unlock your child’s imagination and help them discover the joy of writing!

Does your child love to write? Or maybe they don’t love it yet… but would like to get better at it? Either way, this is the class for them!

They’ll step into a world of imagination where their ideas come to life, tackling challenges, defeating the dreaded “I-Don’t-Like-Writing” villain, and gaining confidence in their writing. Along the way, your child will solve problems, create magical stories, and discover just how fun writing can be!

With the help of our writing instructor, Ms. Gail Miller, your child will go on a journey to unlock their creativity, sharpen their writing skills, and (best of all) have fun doing it!

Classes meet once a week on Mondays - see Writing Workshops 5-6 in the Schedule.

High School ELA 

Students will learn how to create good sentence structure and paragraphs for all their high school writing assignments.  

Class will include instruction on the following topics:

🔹Formal / Informal Writing,
🔹Sentence Fluency,
🔹Word Choice,
🔹Denotation / Connotation
🔹Synonyms & Antonyms,
🔹Paragraphs,
🔹Embedding Quotations

Classes meet once a week on Wednesdays - see High School ELA in the Schedule.

Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay

This course teaches students how to write a college application essay that will set them apart from other talented candidates. The essay is an opportunity to impress an admissions team that may be on the fence regarding your application. While much of the application review process is automated, the essay is an opportunity for students to be evaluated on their creativity and personal experiences.
6-week summer course will will consist of two 2-hour classes and weekly 1-hour private sessions.

Classes meet once a week on Mondays - see College App Essay in the Schedule. 

Chess classes 

Chess for Beginners - The course consists of instruction, play, and group work. No prior knowledge of chess is needed.