Berkeley Parents Network: Summer Math Classes

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Summer Math Classes

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Math classes for teen who wants to accelerate

January 2005

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

Summer review of Algebra II

April 2004

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 know that Salesian High School is offering summer classes in many subjects including Algebra II. Some are limited to current students only and I am not sure if this is one of them. They are located in Richmond, a few blocks from the San Pablo Dam Road exit. You can call the school at 234-4433 and ask. Susan

Summer math camp suggestions

2001

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

Have you tried Lawrence Hall of Science? They have a number of math camps and programs in the summer including "Math for Girls."

about the math camp: I'm pretty sure Lawrence Hall of Science offers a math camp this summer. Their camps are typically 3 hours a day and last one to two weeks. Ellen

Taking High School Math over the Summer

April 2004

2001

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

We went to Head Royce for the Algebra program. We didn't do it in-Lieu of, but it gave my son a huge amount of confidence when taking algebra in 8th Grade. It's only a 6 week program and the cost was pretty reasonable. Also, there is a bus from (64) from Berkeley Bart that takes them about 3 blocks away from the school. Elizabeth

Piedmont High has full-year algebra and geometry over the summer. It's very good. Last summer my son took geometry there because he was a year behind in math at BHS. PHS was hard work - intense, homework every night, he had to get up early in the morning for 6 weeks and catch 2 buses to get there. But he did very well! It was about $300.

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