The MathZoom year-round Problem Solving Courses are designed to help students of all skill levels improve their mathematical problem-solving abilities. The MathZoom programs offer an opportunity for bright and mathematically gifted students to expand their mathematical horizon, improve problem solving skills, and appreciate mathematics in a deeper and more fascinating level.
The Math Zoom curriculum is developed and taught by veterans in national and international mathematical competitions.
Winter/Spring 2010 Courses in Arcadia and Walnut (Updated schedule as of Jan 1, 2010.):
| Course | Dates | Time | Location |
| Math Challenge I (AMC8/MathCounts) – Arcadia | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 8:30am-10:25am | 41 W Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91007 |
| Math Challenge II (AMC 10/12/ARML) – Arcadia | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 10:35am-12:30pm | 41 W Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91007 |
| Math Challenge III (AIME level)- Arcadia | Sat: Starting 1/9, remaing class dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8. | 1:30pm-3:30pm | 41 W Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91007 |
| Math Challenge IV (USAMO) – Arcadia | Sat: Starting 1/9, remaing class dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8. | 3:45pm-5:45pm | 41 W Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91007 |
| Young Math Olympians – Arcadia | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 9:30am-11:25am | 41 W Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91007 |
| Pre YMO – Arcadia | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 11:30am-12:30pm | 41 W Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91007 |
| Math Challenge I – Walnut | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 10:00am-12:00pm | 20825 Valley Blvd., Walnut, CA 91789 |
| YMO – Walnut | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 1:30-3:30PM | 20825 Valley Blvd., Walnut, CA 91789 |
| MC-II – Walnut | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 3:40-5:40PM | 20825 Valley Blvd., Walnut, CA 91789 |
Winter / Spring 2010 Courses in Irvine (Updated schedule as of Jan 1, 2010):
| Course | Dates | Time | Location |
| MC-I (AMC8/MathCounts level) | Sundays: 1/10 to 5/23. No class on 4/4 and 4/11. 18 classes. | 11:15am-12:15pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| MC-I (AMC8/MathCounts level) | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 4:00pm-5:30pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| MC-I – AMC8/MathCounts | Fridays: 1/8 to 5/21, no class on 4/2 and 4/9. 18 classes. | 5:20pm-7:20pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| MC-I (AMC8/MathCounts) | Mondays: 1/11 to 5/17, no class on 4/5. 18 classes. | 5:00pm-6:30pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| MC-II (AMC10/12) | Fridays: 1/8 to 5/21, no class on 4/2 and 4/9. 18 classes. | 7:30pm-9:30pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| MC-III & IV (AIME/USAMO) | Sundays: Starting 1/10, end date TBD. | 3:30pm-5:30pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| AP Computer Science | Mondays: 1/11 to 4/26, no class on 4/5. 15 classes. | 6:30-8:30PM | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| AP Calculus | Tuesdays: 1/12 to 4/27, no class on 4/6. 15 classes. | 6:30-8:30PM | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| YMO | Tuesdays: 1/12 to 5/25, no class on 4/6. 19 classes. | 5:05pm-6:05pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| YMO | Thursdays: 2/4 to 5/27, no class on 4/6. 16 classes. | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| YMO | Saturdays: 1/9 to 5/22, no class on 4/3 and 4/10. 18 classes. | 4:00pm-5:30pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| YMO | Sundays: 1/10 to 5/23, no class on 4/4 and 4/11. 18 classes. | 4:10pm-5:40pm | 9 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| Pre-YMO | Tuesdays: 1/12 to 5/25, no class on 4/6. 19 classes. | 4:00-5:00pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| Pre-YMO | Thursdays: 1/14 to 5/27, no class on 4/6. 19 classes. | 5:00pm-6:00pm | 5420 Trabuco Rd, #180, Irvine, CA 92620 |
Other Locations: Math Zoom offers classes in several Southern California locations, including Irvine, Arcadia and Walnut. If you are interested in taking classes in other locations, please submit the interest list form and indicate your desired location. It is possible to schedule a class at a location not listed in the registration form, if there is enough interest, tell your friends! No payment will be required until the class is scheduled. Please call us and discuss the possibility and timeline to start a class in a location nearest you.
Math Challenge II
In MC II, students learn and practice in areas such as algebra and geometry on the high school level, as well as advanced number theory and combinatorics. Topics include polynomials, inequalities, special algebraic techniques, trigonometry, triangles and polygons, collinearity and concurrency, vectors and coordinates, numbers and divisibility, modular arithmetic, residue classes, advanced counting strategies, binomial coefficients, pigeonhole principle, sequence and series, and various other topics and problem solving techniques involved in math contests such as the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 10, 12 and ARML, and also the beginning AIME level.
Math Challenge I
Students learn the Math skills at a deeper level with topics in beginning algebra, fundamental geometry, basic number theory concepts and counting strategies, as well as logic and probabilities. The students not only learn practical skills of challenging problem solving that are supplemental to their school curricula, but also develop skills in creative thinking, logical reasoning, oral and written presentation, and team work. This course helps 6th to 8th graders (some advanced 5th graders may attend upon aproval) to participate in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8, MathCounts and Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools MOEMS. Through effective guidance and direction by our experienced teachers, students develop strong problem solving skills that make them perform well in the MathCounts, AMC 8, and MOEMS Contests.
Young Math Olympians
This course is focused on nurturing the interests of young kids from 4th to 5th grades in challenging Math problem solving. With the effective guidance of our experienced teachers, kids explore the fun of solving interesting and meaningful Math related problems, and develop their logical and critical thinking skills. Some basic concepts covered in the Math Olympiads for Elementary School (MOEMS) are explored.
Pre YMO
This course is focused on nurturing the interests of young kids from 2nd to 3rd grades in mental math and Math problem solving. With the effective guidance of our experienced teachers, kids explore the patterns of numbers and the fun of solving interesting and meaningful Math related problems, and develop their logical and critical thinking skills. Some basic concepts covered in the Math Olympiads for Elementary School (MOEMS) are explored.
- Math Challenge III
This course is for experienced students who can solve at least a few problems in the AIME contest, and up to the USAMO level. In this course, the students learn more in-depth math concepts and problem-solving strategies that involves more rigorous mathematical writing and a broad range of topics. The topics includes everything covered in MC II with more depth, and additional topics such as quadratic residue, diophantine equations, recurrence, proving inequalitis, mathematical induction, functional equations, generating functions, inversion, projective geometry, and rigorous proof-writing practices. Through effective guidance and direction by our experienced teachers, students develop strong problem solving skills that make them perform well in AIME and USAMO.
