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Advance your child's math learning this summer!

K-12 students can choose from a variety of math courses - reinforce your knowledge or seek out extra challenge!

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About our summer math program:

Our courses will serve students no matter their goal for the summer and upcoming school year.

Students in grades K - 12 can choose from a variety of math courses including those that will reinforce their knowledge and prepare them for the upcoming school year or math competition courses that will provide them with additional challenge. Test prep courses including SAT I, ISEE, and more are also available. 

Explore class offerings below.

K-12 Summer Math Courses Begin in June!

Our course offerings are summarized below. To view specific schedules and tuition, choose a branch on our locations page,  or click "Get Started" above to request a meeting with a faculty member to go over our program in depth.  

Courses open in June and are mostly offered over a 6-week session, with 2 classes per week.

Elementary School Courses (K-4)

Grade K Prep

This course uses RSM's unique methodology to work with rising Kindergarteners on the development of their abstract thinking and reasoning ability. We spark an early interest in mathematics by exploring numbers and the connections between them, studying geometric shapes, practicing math language development, and developing problem solving skills.

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Grade 1 Prep

This course uses RSM's unique methodology to work with rising 1st graders on the development of their abstract thinking and reasoning ability. We spark an early interest in mathematics by exploring numbers and the connections between them, studying geometric shapes, practicing math language development, and developing problem solving skills.

Grade 2 Prep

This course uses RSM's unique unique methodology to work with rising 2nd graders on the development of their abstract thinking and reasoning ability. We spark an early interest in mathematics by exploring numbers and the connections between them, studying geometric shapes, practicing math language development, and developing problem solving skills.

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Grade 3 Prep

This course allows rising 3rd graders to explore abstract concepts in an intuitive way. Students will begin to develop reasoning skills, and explore and build a foundation in mathematical concepts such as operations with numbers and the connections between them, strategies for problem solving, and geometric shapes.

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Grade 4 Prep

This course uses RSM's unique approach to work with rising 4th graders to develop their ability to use logic to reason through problems. Students will expand and apply their knowledge of operations, discover the secrets of mental calculations and will be challenged to apply their foundational knowledge of operating with numbers to composite problems and word problems. This may be taken as a stand-alone summer enrichment course for non-RSM students; strong students continuing with RSM in the fall may have the opportunity to enter the Advanced level.

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Grade 4 Honors Prep

This course is a continuation of our 3rd grade class held over the academic year. It is designed to cement their knowledge of the key concepts covered this year and prepare them for 4th Grade. Non-RSM students require an evaluation to join.

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Advanced Topics & Competitions 2

Challenge and prepare your child entering 2nd Grade for competitions like the Math Kangaroo. Have fun with non-standard problems requiring clever solutions. This course is perfect for those students who enjoy and seek out math challenges and who wish to explore non-standard questions.

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Advanced Topics & Competitions 3/4

Challenge and prepare your child entering Grades 3-4 for national and international math competitions like the Math Kangaroo. Have fun with non-standard problems requiring clever solutions. This course is perfect for those students who enjoy and seek out math challenges and who wish to explore non-standard questions.

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Middle School Courses (Grades 5-8)

Grade 5 Prep

This course is designed to guide rising 5th graders to use logic to reason through problems. Students get ahead of the tracking that awaits them in middle school by developing their reasoning skills, advancing in efficient mental calculations, operating with signed numbers and fractions, and exploring early algebra. Special attention is given to word problems.

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Grade 5 Honors Prep

This course is a continuation of our 4th grade class held over the academic year. It is designed to cement their knowledge of the key concepts covered this year and prepare them for 5th Grade. Non-RSM students require an evaluation to join.

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Pre-Algebra Prep

This course is recommended for rising 6th graders and will develop student's problem solving strategies by working with a variety of word problems often under-represented in traditional school curricula. Overall concepts covered in this course include divisibility, expressions involving fractions, solving and modeling with equations, rational numbers, simplification, and introduction to number theory.

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Pre Algebra Prep Honors

This course is a continuation of our 5th grade class grade class held over the academic year. It is designed to cement their knowledge of the key concepts covered this year and prepare them for 6th Grade. Non-RSM students require an evaluation to join.

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Algebra I Prep

Recommended for our rising 7th graders, This course covers the key topics of pre-algebra essentials (required for Algebra I in the Fall). Topics covered include the concept and applications of ratios, proportions, and percents. Students begin exploring algebraic concepts including linear and absolute value equations. Special attention is given to working with word problems often under-represented in traditional school curricula, and modeling with equations.

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Algebra I Prep Honors

This course is a continuation of our 6th grade class grade class held over the academic year. It is designed to cement their knowledge of the key concepts covered this year and prepare them for 7th Grade. Non-RSM students require an evaluation to join.

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Geometry II Prep

Recommended for rising 7th graders, this is the first course in our three-year geometry sequence, which serves to develop a deep understanding of geometric concepts. This introductory course covers fundamental geometrical statements and includes a detailed study of triangles. Non-RSM students require an evaluation to join (knowledge of pre-algebra is required).

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Algebra II Prep

This course is recommended for rising 8th graders and covers the key topics of Algebra I essentials. Topics covered include polynomials, factoring, equations and inequalities, including equations and inequalities with absolute values, and systems of linear equations. Students will master applying algebraic tools to word problems.

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Algebra II Prep Honors

This course is a continuation of our 7th grade class grade class held over the academic year. It is designed to cement their knowledge of the key concepts covered this year and prepare them for 8th Grade. Non-RSM students require an evaluation to join.

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Geometry III Prep

Prepare to enter your school geometry course with a solid base. Students taking this class will be exposed to basic geometry concepts and theorems. They will learn about proofs and how to utilize laws of formal logic. This is extremely important for those students who plan to take early SAT test as part of the Johns Hopkins CTY program. Topics covered include geometry of triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals with all corresponding theorems and proofs. This course is recommended for rising 8th and 9th graders.

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Advanced Topics and Competitions 5/6

Challenge and prepare your child entering grades 5 and 6 for math competitions like the Math Kangaroo and MOEMS E and gain essential skills to start preparing for the AMC-8. While covering many topics, the focus is to teach students how to approach combinatorics, word, and logic problems. Special attention is paid to developing students’ mental math ability, which is a vital skill for the success in various math contests. The curriculum incorporates in-class competitions, games, and other activities to make the learning active and engaging for students. Time constraints are added often, so that students can practice thinking quickly and cleverly, as they will be expected to do in a real math competition.

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Advanced Topics & AMC 8 Prep

Challenge and prepare your child entering grades 7 - 8 for math competitions like the AMC-8, MOEMS M, Math Kangaroo, etc. The class focuses on topics which are of the utmost importance for students’ progress in competitions including Number Theory, Combinatorics and Probability, Geometry and more. Students practice with problems from real math competitions. The course is appropriate for self-motivated students who can work independently (with the teacher's guidance throughout the lessons).

ISEE/SSAT Prep for Middle School

Review the essential topics needed to prepare for the math section of the independent/private school entrance exam. Develop test-taking skills by taking practice tests and analyzing your mistakes with our experienced teachers.

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ISEE/SSAT Prep for High School

Review the essential topics needed to prepare for the math section of the independent/private school entrance exam. Develop test-taking skills by taking practice tests and analyzing your mistakes with our experienced teachers.

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High School Courses

High School Math Prep

This course is recommended for rising 9th and 10th graders and covers the essentials of Algebra I and Algebra II to ensure students are prepared to enter their high school math course. Topics covered include polynomials and factoring, algebraic fractions, introduction to functions, square root equations and quadratic equations. The course also includes the fundamentals of trigonometry. This may be taken as a stand-alone summer enrichment course for non-RSM students; strong students continuing with RSM in the fall may have the opportunity to enter the Advanced level of Precalculus I.

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High School Geometry Prep

Prepare to enter your school geometry course with a solid base. Students taking this class will be exposed to basic geometry concepts and theorems. They will learn about proofs and how to utilize laws of formal logic. Topics covered include geometry of triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals with all corresponding theorems and proofs.

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Pre Calculus II Prep

This course is for those students looking to prepare for their upcoming Pre-Calc course in High School. The course covers polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers, and basic trigonometry. Prerequisite: Algebra I. An evaluation is required for new students. This may be taken as a stand-alone summer enrichment course for non-RSM students; strong students continuing with RSM in the fall may have the opportunity to enter the Advanced level.

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Algebra II / Trig Honors

Our complete accredited Algebra II course, allowing students to meet their school requirements in one summer. Please note that either RSM's Algebra I course or a High School Geometry from public or private school or equivalent courses is a prerequisite! Non-RSM students will need to take an evaluation at RSM to be placed into this course.

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Pre Calc I Part A

Algebra II for Pre-Calculus preparation and Sat 2 IIC. This course is a continuation of our Algebra I class held over the academic year. Non-RSM students will need an evaluation at RSM to be placed into this course. Successful completion of this course may meet students’ course requirements. Please inquire with your school for more information.

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Pre Calc I Part B (Trig)

Trigonometry for Precalculus and Sat 2 IIC. Non-RSM students will need an evaluation at RSM to be placed into this course. Successful completion of this course may meet students’ course requirements. Please inquire with your school for more information. This may be taken as a stand-alone summer enrichment course for non-RSM students; strong students continuing with RSM in the fall may have the opportunity to enter the Advanced level.

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Pre-Calc Part C (Geometry)

Geometry for Pre-Calculus and Math Subject test. This course includes topics in analytical geometry, geometry of solids, and introductory linear algebra. Non-RSM students will need an evaluation at RSM to be placed into this course. Successful completion of each of this course may meet students’ course requirements. Please inquire with your school for more information.

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Precalculus I & II (Full Course)

Prepping students for success in precalculus school course or Calculus.

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Calculus Prep Part A

Pre-Calculus for Calculus and SAT II IIC preparation. Successful completion of this course may meet students’ course requirements. Please inquire with your school for more information. Non-RSM students require evaluation.

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Calculus Prep Part B (Trig)

Trigonometry for Calculus and Sat 2 IIC. Successful completion of each of this course may meet students’ course requirements. Please inquire with your school for more information. Non-RSM students require evaluation.

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Calculus Prep (Full Course)

Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry for Calculus preparation. Successful completion of this course may meet students’ day school course requirements. Please inquire with your school for more information. Non-RSM students require evaluation.

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ISEE/SSAT Math Prep for High School

Review the essential topics needed to prepare for the math section of the independent/private school entrance exam. Develop test-taking skills by taking practice tests and analyzing your mistakes with our experienced teachers.

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Advanced Topics & AMC 10 Prep

Designed for those students who want to get ready for the AMC 10. Our competitions faculty will cover the main topics on the AMC 10, and take students through practice tests to prepare for the upcoming competition.

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The Details

Duration

6 weeks: 2 classes per week

Most of our courses will be held over a 6 week period, with 2 classes per week. Class duration varies by grade. Check branch for specific schedules.

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The Classroom

A classroom environment is key to our methodology. Classes consist of up to 12 students and an expert teacher leading an interactive lesson.

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Who is our summer program for?

We offer classes for those students looking to strengthen their grasp of the fundamentals, prepare for the upcoming school year, or experience an additional challenge.

A Unique Curriculum

A Unique Curriculum

Perfected over two decades by our team of gifted academics, our curriculum is inspired by elite mathematical schools in the former Soviet Union and adapted for the U.S. educational environment.

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