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Competition and Olympiad Math Challenges to Stretch High Attainers [Math Counts]

A challenge question math class using four set of problem solving questions for high achievers who want to feel challenged as they learn. If you child is ambitious for their future then this might be the class for them.
Hannah Jones
Average rating:
4.9
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(327)
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What's included

10 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Completing challenge questions and independent learning is in integral and important component of this class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Advanced Level
This is the class for your child if they:

  ✅ Are at the top of their class

  ✅ Can answer questions before other students

  ✅ Get (almost) all of the math questions they tackle correct

  ✅ Want interesting math that will stretch and challenge them


This class includes five key elements:

❓ Questions - you tackle challenge questions that have been set for real competitions

🤔 Hints and Tips - hints plus essential information for each question (if needed!).

☑️ Answers - for checking your answers.

📝 Worked Examples - to understand the logic behind each question in more depth.

👀 Videos - that talk through each question step by step.


⚠️ Warning ⚠️
This class is designed to stretch the very highest attainers and your child might be unable to answer all the questions. This is incredibly valuable experience because it allows the opportunity and space for learning new types of math and tackling complex problem solving word question.

Many students who take this class are used to being able to answer most, if not all, of the math questions given to them by a teacher.
In fact, this challenge paper is at the right level if your child can confidently tackle between 40-60% of the questions.

This is one in a series of similar classes at a variety of attainment levels.

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Strong Mathematics and Problem Solving Skills are essential to many future careers, especially those in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) 
🔭🔬🧬🧪🧮💻🎮🏗️⚙️🎓

I think learning math is exciting and I often get a good feeling inside when I solve a particularly tricksy problem or puzzle.
This class is full of questions like these.

Age is often a poor indicator of the attainment level a student is at.
I teach several different challenge classes so that you can find a competition paper series that best stretches your child.

🎥 Your child attempts each question independently and they can dip into my hints and videos anytime they need. This means they get instant support and feedback.🎥

Each of my competition classes starts with your child tackling a competition paper with hints to 'demystify' the questions they find particularly challenging.

Once they have completed as many questions as they can on the challenge paper then they mark their answers against the official answers. 
For questions they didn't understand, got wrong or they want to understand at a deeper level then there are my worked examples and videos explanations to support them step by step.

I am available to answer any questions your child asks with a worked example or personal video using a document camera to provide a hint and/or explain the concept/process required of the question.

I have had the pleasure to run this class for over 4 years and many students, looking for individualised stretch, have paired this class with weekly 1-2-1 tuition tailored to the learning style, pace and needs of them. 🎓

Here are a small selection of US and International competitions at different complexity levels that I teach in self-paced classes, Outschool Unlimited and 1-2-1 tutoring:
MathCount School Sprint
UKMT Intermediate Challenge
UKMT Junior Maths Challenge
UKMT Junior Kangaroo Challenge
MathCounts
AMC 8 2010
SEAMOX Paper C
Noetic Learning

Click the link below to see a range of example challenge questions. 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tjupz8HqQs1vVgnJGpkzSq_-H_KoiP4R/view?usp=sharing
Perhaps you want to give them a go to see if you enjoy them?
Included in this document are answers and worked examples.

***This is a Self-Paced Schedule class with NO LIVE MEETINGS because the content of this class is well suited to this format.***

The Self-Paced class format is an effective and efficient way of studying this content because you attempt each question independently and you can dip into my hints and videos anytime it is needed. This means you get instant support and feedback without having to wait until class.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their problem solving skills with mathematical questions that stretch and challenge high attainers.
Students will learn and deepen their understanding and application of a variety of mathematical skills.
learning goal

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Before you begin
5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Math Counts Challenge Paper 1
 Solve challenging questions across a wide range of math topics. These questions were originally set for a US national mathematical competition. 
Lesson 3:
Marking and review of challenge questions 1
 Now mark your answers and use worked examples to support you to understand each question in more depth. 
Lesson 4:
Math Counts Challenge Paper 2
 Solving challenging questions across a wide range of math topics. 

Other Details

Supply List
Equip yourself for success:
Pencils and paper.
Exercise book or file paper and ring binder to record notes throughout the course.

You will be provided with printable resources throughout the class, however most of the tasks can be completed from the digital file without needing them printed out.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2017
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327reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Master's Degree in Mathematics from University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
As a qualified Middle and High School Math Teacher I am passionate about making Math fun and engaging.
I believe that we all learn best when we are stretched and challenged at just the right level. My courses are highly interactive and personalised to ensure that you child gets the support, stretch and challenge they need to be successful mathematicians.

Let me help you to support your child to build their confidence and competence with their Math.

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