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Hi my son is taking geometry honors in his freshman year in high school. He is planning on taking algebra 2 honors next year. He wants to prepare for this in summer. We live in Fremont. Any suggestions about intensive summer math classes. Thanks in advance. Mona
Hi, my 3rd grader needs some extra help with math over the summer. He struggles with math as it is...he has some mild dyslexia that makes symbols hard for him. Anyway, he needs to continue doing math over the summer or I fear 4th grade will be very hard for him. I am seeking some kind of a math camp that he can do throughout the upcoming summer. I've heard about ''making math real'' program and am wondering if there is anyone out there in Berkeley who is doing somethink like this? We're open to other math programs as well. Looking forward to hearing from you! needing summer math
My kid is really great at Math, which is something that I struggle with. I want to make sure his passion and talent is supported. Is there a math-based camp or after school club in the east bay I can sign him up for? Mom of math enthusiast
My sophomore is taking Geometry this year and is doing well. She is thinking about taking Algebra II over the summer. She wants to take more math in high school than the next two years will allow if she doesn't. I think she should enjoy her summer and dad is in favor of our daughter taking Algebra II this summer (it is okay to disagree on this). My question is has anyone had experience positive or negative with your high school student taking this course over the summer at a junior college in this area? Please let me know is Laney, Contra Costa, DVC, Chabot, Berkeley preferable? Any advise is welcomed. Many thanks!! summer free???
So I'd say that if your daughter is mature and motivated, she can do very well in such a course if it's understood that college courses are *not* high school courses - she'll have to go to every class (the summer schedule allows no slippage or vacations), do every problem set and likely go to office hours, plus she'll have to deal directly with the professor for any issues on homework, grading, etc. Finally, it is part of her college record, so the grade matters.
On the plus side, it's a great way to get ahead on math in high school to get on the most advanced track, and that makes a big difference on the Math Level 2 SAT subject test - all the kids said that to do well on that exam, which they usually take end of junior year, it really helps to have completed or be enrolled in trig/precalc, which is *after* algebra 2. And it also exposes your daughter to college-level work and processes and helps level-set expectations *before* the college application process begins. Good luck. Lynne
If your daughter is willing, then the question is where. The Peralta district--Laney, Merritt, etc. have online math courses. One of my son's friends took Algebra II online--Laney, and he was fine. You should also check out ATDP at U.C. they are way more strict about attendance and tardiness than the CC's. Without a scholarship, ATDP is also way more expensive. I suspect however that ATDP looks better on the transcript than Laney. Math Dad
I'm looking for a math summer course for my 8-year old. He goes to a Montessori school and seems to have missed out on a lot in terms of math facts and numbers sense. Is there a math camp that would make sure that he has had the equivalent of a conventional second-grade curriculum and would be ready for third grade in public school? Most of the camps seem to be for kids who love math and are really good at it (for example ADTP) or for kids who have the public school curriculum down and now need something a little more inventive. He doesn't like math and has had relatively little exposure (there's no way they do 5 hours of math a week in his school), so I worry that something for kids who love math would just make him feel worse about the whole thing. Should we try Kumon? Any recommendations for tutoring would also be appreciated. sigh
Hi. Anyone know of some good summer math camps for young girls (aged 7-10?) I'm especially interested in Singapore Math instruction, but will gladly consider others. The recommendations on the site are a bit old, so I thought I'd see if anyone could recommend something more recent. Thank you! Maryanne
I looked around last summer for courses that would allow my child to accelerate. My search, which was not exhaustive, turned up Head Royce, which offers regular college prep math classes for credit during the summer and Berkeley's Academic Talent Development Program, which offers regular courses as well as prep courses that get students ready to take a particular course. Your high school may or may not accept the ATDP courses for credit, but if your school offers placement exams for kids who want to accelerate, they are good prep for that. You can also try local community colleges, but I found actual course availability to be iffy. My son did summer school at Head Royce last year and I thought the quality of instruction was excellent. Nina
My (soon to be a junior) daughter needs to take a review course this summer in Algebra 2. She had it as a freshman and got a good grade but it was so poorly taught that she does not feel ready to go on to Math Analysis. She is now in Geometry at BHS. Any suggestions ? Alexa
I am looking for a one or two week camp in August that focuses on math for my 10 year old daughter (going into 5th grade). I would really appreciate any referrals and am open to any camp that includes math skill development. I prefer a camp in Oakland, Berkeley, or other nearby east-bay locations. Also, any suggestions for ways to improve my daughters math skills (and have her enjoy it!) are appreciated. Thanks! Todd
My (soon to be a junior) daughter needs to take a review course this summer in Algebra 2. She had it as a freshman and got a good grade but it was so poorly taught that she does not feel ready to go on to Math Analysis. She is now in Geometry at BHS. Any suggestions ? Alexa
Does anyone know of options for a 7th grader (in pre-algebra class at King Middle school) taking Algebra over the summer? This would be in lieu of taking the traditional 8th grade algebra class at King next year. With the new requirement that all 8th graders take algebra next year--ready or not-- we are thinking it might be a good idea for students who are prepared to look for a summer algebra class. The Academic Talent Development Program (secondary program) at UC Berkeley has one that is 6 weeks long, 1/2 day (8:30 to 12:30) and costs $500. We were wondering what the other options might be? Does anyone have experience Thanks, Kathy
I would appreciate recommendations for math enrichment classes for our 6-year-old, who is just completing first grade. He is very advanced at math and is interested in working on concepts that are well beyond the school curriculum. Are there any after-school math classes, camps or tutors in the Berkeley area? Cheryl
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