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F110 - Introductory Problem Solving
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F120 - Intermediate Problem Solving
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F130 - Introductory Problem Solving
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E120 - Honors Algebra Problem Solving
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E130 - Honors Geometry Problem Solving
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E210 - Introductory Math Competitions
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E220 - Intermediate Math Competitions
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E230 - Advanced Math Competitions
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G210 - Introductory Math Olympiad
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G220 - Intermediate Math Olympiad
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N210 - Introductory Physics Olympiad
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N230 - Advanced Physics Olympiad |
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Dear Friends of Avid Academy,
Welcome to The Avid Learner, an online newsletter of Avid Academy for Gifted Youth. |
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Spring 2010 Math Olympiad Training Program Registration Begins |
The Spring 2010 Math Olympiad Training Program is now open for registration. Existing students will receive renewal forms shortly. Prospective new students should call (949) 725-2200 or e-mail info@AvidAcademy.com to schedule a qualifying exam. The Spring Session offers ten weeks of intensive problem solving training from March 1 to May 9, 2010 with a greater emphasis on academic excellence in AP, SAT, STAR, Stanford 9, and Algebra Placement exams. Classes will be held at UCI University Tower on weekdays and at Concordia University in Irvine on Saturdays. To register, please visit: Spring 2010 Math Olympiad and Problem Solving Training Program. The registration deadline is Monday, February 22 for existing students and Friday, February 26 for new students.
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Avid Offers FREE 2010 AMC10/12 Exams |
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Date: Tuesday, February 9
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 PM
Location: DeNault Auditorium, Concordia University
1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612
The registration deadline is Friday, February 5, 2010 AMC 10A/12A. To register online, click on one of the following links:
Date: Wednesday, February 24
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 PM (for 10B)
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 PM (for 12B)
Location: Library Art 123, Concordia University
1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612
The registration deadline is Friday, February 19, 2010 for AMC 10B/12B. To register online, click on one of the following links:
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Avid Hosts Free 2010 California Math League Exam
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Avid Academy will host the 2010 California Math League Contest for all eligible students in grades 6 - 8 FREE of charge. Students whose school offers the exam will not be eligible to take the exam at Avid Academy.
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: DeNault Auditorium, Concordia University
1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612
The California Math League is a 30-minute, 40-multiple choice question exam. All registrations are handled online. The registration deadline is Friday, February 19, 2010. Spaces are limited to 55 students per grade on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, please click one of the following links:
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Orange County Math Circle New Year's Invitational Results In |
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The New Year Invitational, a MATHCOUNTS scrimmage, hosted by the Orange County Math Circle was a success! Congratulations to the following students for winning their division:
6th Grade and Under
Individual: Benjamin Chen, Pantera Elementary School
Team: Ethan Davis, Vista Verde Elementary School
Connor Chung, Harbor Day School
Benjamin Most, Harbor Day School
Jason Ye, Foothill Elementary School
7th/8th Grade
Individual: Hang Yang, Corona Del Mar Middle School
Team: Dennis Shim, Sierra Vista Middle School
Arjun Srinivasan, Sierra Vista Middle School
Nikhil Mishra, Sierra Vista Middle School
Andrew Thai, Sierra Vista Middle School
Additional results can be found at OC Math Circle New Year's Invitational Results. The Orange County Math Circle is a
student-run, service learning non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of mathematics in
Orange County. For its future events and programs, please visit Orange County Math Circle.
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Forty Students Named Finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2010 |
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Forty high school seniors from across the country were named finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2010. Finalists will gather in Washington, D.C. in March to compete for $630,000 in awards with the top winner receiving $100,000 from the Intel Foundation.
California is in second with eight finalists behind New York (11 finalists). Three of the California's finalists are from southland:
- Sarine Gayaneh Shahmirian of Northridge in Chemistry
- Jane Yoonhae Suh of Rancho Palos Verdes in Medicine & Health
- Otana Apape Jakpor of Riverside in Environmental Science
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AMC Releases Details of USAJMO Selection Protocal |
The United States of America Junior Math Olympiad (USAJMO) is a brand new competition, geared towards younger students. Before 2010, there was only one nationwide competition for all high school students known as the United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). Younger high school students, still developing their math skills, rarely had the opportunity to compete at the national level until later years. The introduction of the USAJMO serves to break this barrier by splitting the competition into two sections. The USAJMO is designed for 9th and 10th graders while the USAMO focuses on 11th and 12th graders. Thus, younger students now have a better opportunity to compete in the national scene. Exceptionally talented 9th and 10th graders can still qualify for the USAMO.
The format of the USAJMO is very similar to the USAMO. It will consist of 6 problems administered over the course of 2 days in April. It will take place at the same time as the USAMO but will consist of different problems.
In order to qualify for the USAJMO, students must first take the AMC 10. Only students in the 9th and 10th grades are eligible to take this exam. Students who take the AMC 12 will be automatically removed from the selection pool as they will be entered into a pool of students competing for spots in the USAMO. Students who score above 120 on the AMC 10 or place in the nation's top 1% will be invited to take the AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Exam) in March. Those who excel in the AIME will advance to fill one of the 230 spots for the USAJMO in April. One important note is that AMC 10 takers who score 11 or higher on the AIME will advance to the USAMO in order to accommodate more young talents.
All of Avid Academy's programs are created to develop excellent computational and problem-solving skills that place our students ahead of the game. Our students statistically perform exceptionally well in these national competitions. To learn more about USAJMO, please visit USAJMO Selection Protocal. |
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Best Value Colleges for 2010
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The USA Today and Princeton Review have released their 2010 Best Value Colleges Ranking. None of the California schools made the list.
The top ten best value public schools are:
1. University of Virginia
2. City University of New York - Hunter College
3. New College of Florida
4. Florida State University
5. University of Colorado-Boulder
6. State University of New York-Binghamton
7. University of Georgia
8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
9. Texas A&M University
10. University of Oklahoma
The top ten best value private schools are:
- Swarthmore
- Harvard
- Wesleyan
- Princeton
- Yale
- Williams
- Rice
- MIT
- Amherst
- Wellesley
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Educate to Innovate |
During a White House event on January 6, 2010, President Barack Obama announced new funding for the "Educate to Innovate" program. He stresses the importance of education and the belief that to "cede our leadership in education is to cede our position in the world." As such, the goal of "Educate to Innovate" is to bring America back on top in science and math education. Our place in the world of tomorrow depends on how we educate our students in these fields today.
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Gender Equity in Mathematic Ability |
A recent study shows common beliefs that the math prowess of boys over girls is no longer valid. Researchers have found that math success depends on a complex array of social, economic, and personal factors. For girls to perform as well as boys on math tests, the research found that they need equal access to education, encouragement to do well in math and female role models in math oriented careers. The common difference in math scores between the two sexes is believed to be caused by gender stereotypes that create feelings of inferiority among many girls, which thus have an adverse affect on their performance.
To learn more on this study, please read
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I hope you enjoyed the information provided in this newsletter. Thank you for supporting gifted education in Southern California. If you have comments to improve our newsletters or would like to share articles, resources and ideas with our community, please email me at Dr.Li@AvidAcademy.com.
Sincerely,
James Li, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Avid Academy for Gifted Youth | |
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