Math Challenge I-A
Course Description
Math Challenge I-A is an introductory level course for 6-8 grade students who have little or no experience in in-depth problem solving nor math competitions. Students learn skills to apply the concepts they learn in school math classes into problem solving. Content includes pre-algebra, fundamental geometry, counting and probability, and basic number theory. Students develop skills in creative thinking, logical reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills. Students are exposed to beginning contests such as AMC 8, MathCounts, Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle School (MOEMS), and Zoom International Math League (ZIML) Division M.
Course Textbooks
Each term requires the course textbook:
The textbook is available in print (for \$25 each) on our online bookstore (click here) or eBook (rental starting at \$10 each) on redshelf.com (click here).
Course Terms
Math Challenge I-A is offered in four terms:
- Summer, covering Pre-Algebra and Word Problems
- Fall, covering Geometry
- Winter, covering Counting & Probability
- Spring, covering Number Theory
We recommend that students take all four terms, but the terms do not build on previous terms, so they do not need to be taken in order and students can take single terms if they want to focus on specific topics. For more information about the topics covered each term, please click here.
Course Meetings
This course typically meets Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 PM Pacific (7:30-9:00 PM Eastern). For the specific dates of the course please see the individual courses below or the full course schedule by clicking here.
Registration and Tuition
Click on any of the courses below to register! You will be prompted to login or create a new account if you have not already done so. Registration options for standard terms include:
- Single Term, \$450
- Year Bundle, \$1620 (Save 10%!)
Additional Learning Options
This course is also available as self-paced. More information can be found by clicking here.
To see more options for AMC 8 preparation, click here.
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2024-25, and Spring 2025.
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The focus of the summer term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with pre-algebra and word problems.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13.
Enroll today and get your textbook for FREE as part of Early Summer Sale. Offer ends April 22nd!
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Winter 2024-25.
The focus of the spring term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with number theory.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7.
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Winter 2023-24, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024.
The focus of the winter term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with counting and probability.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13.
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Fall 2023, Winter 2023-24, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024.
The focus of the summer term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with geometry.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7.
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2023-24, and Spring 2024.
The focus of the summer term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with pre-algebra and word problems.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15.
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Winter 2023-24.
The focus of the spring term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with number theory.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9.
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Winter 2022-23, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, and Fall 2023.
The focus of the winter term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with counting and probability.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14.
Students enrolled in this bundle have access to 4 Terms of Math Challenge I-A: Fall 2022, Winter 2022-23, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023.
The focus of the fall term of Math Challenge I-A is problem solving with geometry.
The ten live class sessions will be on the following dates: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8.
This is a special version of Math Challenge I-A. Extra examples, games, and activities make learning math fun!
The classes are held on Saturdays, 9:15-10:45am Beijing Time. The first class is held on Saturday May 21, 2022 Beijing Time. The course textbook is recommended but not required.
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