Welcome to School of Mathematics in San Jose  RSM San Jose is a branch of popular K-12 after-school mathematics enrichment program. Founded in the Boston area - home to Harvard, MIT and other excellent academic institutions, our school expanded to multiple locations across the country. Our San Jose branch (also serving Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino and surrounding areas) is following traditions of mathematics teaching gathered in more then 12 years of school existence.
Our children benefit from rigorous mathematical training, we help to excel at algebra, geometry and gain priceless mathematical skills. 
Whether your child needs to brush up his/her math or feels not challenged enough in school, we can help. We will provide something that regular mathematics tutor can't - ability to study in naturally challenging and fun class environment. Our children study mathematics, benefit from each other's progress and make friends. For over 12 years we have been providing world-class mathematics education with an emphasis on problem solving skills and critical thinking. RSM Curriculum includes all requirements for ISEE, SAT-I, SAT-II, ACT and AP, as well as opportunities to prepare for and participate in Mathematics Competitions and Olympiads. LocationsOur school branches open in Massachusetts, California and Kentucky. See the map... Massachusetts:
• Newton, MA
• Acton, MA
• Andover, MA
• Lexington, MA
• Marblehead, MA
• Wellesley, MA
• Sharon, MA
• Shrewsbury, MA
• Framingham, MA | California:
• San Jose, CA
• Foster City, CA
• Irivine, CA | Kentucky:
• Louisville, KY Washington
• Bellevue, WA Illinois
• Naperville, IL |
Curriculum SubjectsRSM is the only after-school math program that has a solid continuous K-12 mathematics curriculum. It includes mathematics of several levels of challenge for each grade: Pre-Algebra, Algebra levels 1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Test Preparation for ISEE, SAT-I, SAT-II, ACT and AP. We also prepare our children for Mathematics Competitions and Olympiads. One of the distinguishing elements of program is the early introduction of Algebra (as early as the 1st grade) and Geometry. For more information please call our school office.
Our ApproachUnderstanding vs Memorization: we foster active learning and discovery, rather than making students drill and practice material that they don't understand. Early introduction of Algebra and Geometry is proven to remove anxiety about high school mathematics and becomes one of the natural components of the overall cognition development for young students. Logic and abstract thinking. Beginning at a very young age children are able to use their common sense to make easy transition from familiar concrete thinking to abstract thinking. The effect is the overall development of better cognition, not just improved mathematics skills. All topics are logically interconnected. There is no needless repetition of topics. We ask to use previously learned skills in new sets of problems. Practice makes perfect. We require home work. This is the only reliable way to retain the material learned in class - even if it was well understood at that time. Our curriculum is developed with active participation of teachers. Every teacher has thorough understanding of our teaching method and has access to curriculum resources. Teaching process is closely monitored by Curriculum Director.
Mathematics TutoringFor majority of our students we recommend studying mathematics in a classroom environment, however we also provide one-on-one tutoring services. If your child needs help with algebra, geometry or in other areas, we can schedule a private tutoring lesson with one of our teachers. We also recommend individual sessions when your child is falling behind in RSM class or joining the school mid-year.
In Press Some of the recent articles and references to our school in public sources:
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2012 Summer School and 2012-2013 School Year Enrollment is now open! Make sure to reserve your class. Class ScheduleDetailed class schedule can be found here. Our Location
5184 Stevens Creek Blvd,
San Jose, CA, 95129
Preparing for SAT Exams? Our school gives children a solid mathematics education and an excellent basis for success at SAT exams. See it for yourself and compare mathematics SAT score averages (out of 800) for entire nation, California and our school: California's Average: 516
Our Student's Average: 774 These results speak for themselves. Class ScheduleWe provide algebra, geometry and general mathematics lessons in a class environment. One-on-one tutoring sessions can be scheduled on individual basis. Class TuitionTuition schedule for our mathematics, algebra and geometry classes can be found here. You will find it to be less expensive then private tutoring but providing comparable and very often superior results. Our GoalThe goal of RSM is to give children a solid foundation of math knowledge. To do it well we build it gradually and thoroughly - rather than providing a quick fix for problems and gaps. Every new idea, every block of new information needs time to get absorbed in a child's brain. Every new skill needs to be practiced for sufficient length of time to make it "stick", and it needs to be repeatedly retrieved for new applications. This is why we offer a whole academic year program, with weekly classes and homework. This seems like a big commitment - but we believe that this is the most effective and the least stressful way for kids to really learn math.
Other ResourcesNothing can replace in-school class lessons with experienced mathematics teacher. Contact us whether you looking for a full classroom experience or just a tutoring session. You could also find some of the following resources useful in your home algebra/geometry work:
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