CLASS

CLASS DESCRIPTION

 Kindergarten

We compare, combine, analyze, continue the pattern, group, jump along the number line, look for the missing number (next year we will call it an equation with a variable), sometimes even look for the missing signs of arithmetic operations. Is it a math or a magic labyrinth? We like it!

 Grade 1

Who said that math is only about numbers? It just looks like we are weighing toys on the balance scale: we make an equation with a variable. And solve it. This is not a puzzle; this is a word problem. The variable will help you to complete the math sentence. Equation solved! Looks like a magic square? Nope, equations again!

 Grade 2

Start thinking math; leads you to abstract thinking. Variables: how could we do math without them? Critical thinking. Equations through different approaches: every child can pick his/her favorite. Guess my rule – function game. Logic problems are so-o-o tricky: here is excitement!

 Grade 3

First steps in laws of arithmetic. Functions through “Guess my rule”. Logical problems: when you just start thinking of it even fractions are logical problems. Critical thinking skills: analyze, compare, make it easy! Variables, equations, solving word problems.

 Grade 4

“Don't do it hard – do it smart!” using the just discovered laws of arithmetic. Word problems, equations, algebraic transformations and functions are just logical problems too. Discover polygons, find their area and perimeter. Fractions are not hard anymore; they are valuable members of the real numbers society.

  Grade 5

Forget “Guess and check” forever. Every problem can be solved logically or translated into an equation. We are so good with equations that we can solve even distance, time, and rate problems now! Divisibility rules are discovered and even proved.  Decimals and signed numbers get a lot of attention. Percents are just fractions too! Angles, parallel lines and triangles are carefully researched and some interesting conclusions are drawn. 

 Grade 6

Doesn’t matter whether you live in Europe, Asia or America; the time has come for you to master Ratios, Proportions, Percents and Absolute values. Those are the last topics of Ms. Arithmetic and they are so important that even the SAT has a lot of fun with it. As far as RSM is concerned your road to college is about to start right here. Buckle up and get ready for the ride!

 Pre Algebra – 
  Algebra 1 

Recommended to 7th, 8th and 9th graders. 
Topics include Linear Equations, Word problems, Simplifications of Algebraic Expressions, Exponents, Polynomials, Systems of Linear Equations. 
This class will create a good solid algebraic foundation for all future math learning. It is recommended for the 8th and 9th graders with some gaps in their knowledge, and 7th graders who would like to excel. 
Corresponding  course Geometry 1

 Geometry 1

Basic terms, angles, parallel lines, triangles, polygons, quadrilaterals.

 Algebra I/II

Recommended to 8th , 9th and 10th graders.  Highly recommended as High School preparation class. 
Topics include Exponents, Polynomials, Inequalities, Special Products, Algebraic Fractions, Square roots, Quadratic Equations. 
This class will be best for 8th graders getting ready for honor level high school classes. It is also recommended to 9th and 10th graders with some gaps. 
Corresponding course Geometry 2

 Geometry 2

Similarity, circles, coordinate Geometry, 3-D.

 Algebra 2 Honors

Recommended for advanced 9th graders; strong 10th graders and 11th graders who would like to take subject test SAT II IC at the end of the year.
Topics include Quadratic Functions, Powers with rational exponents, Logs, Complex numbers, Sequences and Series.
This class, if taken together with the corresponding Trigonometry class, will prepare students for the subject test (SAT II-IC)

 Trigonometry

Right and oblique triangles, law of sine and cosine, area of triangle, practical applications: bearing, vectors, basic relations and identities.

 SAT

Recommended for all students who are planning to take the test at the end of the year.

ACT

Recommended for all students who are planning to take the test at the end of the year.

Pre Calculus

Recommended for advanced 10th graders, and 11th graders who would like to take the SATII IIC at the end of the year.
Topics include Trigonometry, Function Analysis including polynomial functions, Conic sections and polar coordinates.
This class will prepare students for the subject test SAT II IIC.

Trigonometry 1

Fall term. Right and oblique triangles, law of sine and cosine, area of triangle, practical applications: bearing, vectors, basic relations and identities.

Trigonometry 2

Spring Term. Unit circle, trigonometric functions and their inverses, trigonometric equations, other trigonometric identities.

Statistics

Recommended for 9th and 10th graders.
Topics included: Organizing data (bar graph, frequency distribution, relative frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, histogram, stem and leaf plot), Shape of the distribution (symmetrical versus asymmetrical, normal distribution,  positive and negative distributions), Central tendency (mean, mode, median), Variability (standard deviation, variance, range, interquartile range), Elementary probability theory (conditional probability, combining event, dependent event, compound event, Tree and counting techniques)

Calculus

Preparation for Calculus AB and BC exams.