Math Overview
☆☆☆ IN-PERSON / ONLINE LIVE CAMP REGISTRATIONS IS OPEN ☆☆☆
AlphaStar Math Program trains students towards prestigious Math competitions such as MathCounts, American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8/10/12, American Invitational Math Exam (AIME), and USA Math Olympiads (USA(J)MO). Our curriculum is aligned with the curriculum of these competitions. Students are guided and trained by an expert faculty via utilizing national and international competitions in a fun and challenging environment.
AlphaStar Summer Math Camp is a unique opportunity for interested and talented students to improve their math fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and boost their exam performance during Summer.
The online live lectures are recorded. Live class students can access the recorded lecture video in their course accounts within a few days after each live class session. Self-study and In-person class students will have access to recorded sessions from a past live class.
Two types of courses will be offered during the camp.
Fundamental Courses
Fundamental courses cover the whole contest curriculum while emphasizing critical problem-solving techniques and skills. The Math Curriculum at each level has a fundamental course taught in two parts: Part 1 teaches Algebra and Counting topics, and Part 2 teaches Geometry and Number Theory topics. For example, the MC25 level (AMC 8/MathCounts Advanced) has the following fundamental courses: MC25F-1 (Part 1), MC25F-2 (Part 2), and MC25F (Parts 1 and 2). These are the same courses as the ones offered in other seasons, Fall, and Spring semesters. Please check our Math Curriculum for details.
Online live and self-study classes offer these parts as separate courses, while In-person camps offer the two parts as a comprehensive single course.
During in-person/online live sessions, the instructor teaches the topic with example problems and reviews some of the homework problems. Students will have access to recorded sessions from a past or current live class.
The courses will include homework assignments, providing an opportunity for students to apply their learning. Although there will be designated time during the camp to focus on these assignments, students are encouraged to further engage with the material at their convenience. There is no strict deadline for submitting homework; students may comfortably complete and submit their assignments at any time within two years following their enrollment in the course. Additionally, a final exam will be available online, which students can take at any point after they have completed the course material.
Fundamental Course Features
- Focus on mastery of the topics
- Covers all the curriculum
- Homework/Quiz for each chapter and in-class Homework review
- Final Exam
- General Review Session
- Fun Math activities
Note: Homework/Quiz/Final Exam submissions can be made anytime during the two-year enrollment period.
AMC 10 Booster Courses
A boosting opportunity for students to improve their exam performance in the upcoming official contests in November.
AMC 10 Booster Course Features
- Focus on exam practice and strategies
- Selected topics and skills that are essential for AMC 10 mastery
- Three in-class practice tests created by AlphaStar Faculty and solution sessions
- Exam strategy tips to increase exam scores and performance
For In-Person Camp Only
AlphaStar Textbooks included for summer in-person enrollments.
SCHEDULE
Here’s the tentative schedule.
| Daily Schedule for In-Person Courses (Tentative) | |
|---|---|
| 8:45 am - 9:00 am | Drop-off |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | Morning Class |
| 10:45am – 12:15pm | Morning Class |
| 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch break* |
| 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Afternoon Class |
| 2:45pm – 4:15pm | Afternoon Class |
| 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Pick-up |
(*) Complimentary lunch will be offered.
LOCATION
St. Joseph of Cupertino School
10120 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, California, 95014
For Online Camp Only
SCHEDULE
Here’s the tentative schedule. All times are in Pacific Time.
| Daily Schedule for Online Courses | |
|---|---|
| 9:00am – 10:30am | Morning Class |
| 11:00am – 12:30pm | Morning Class |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch break |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Afternoon Class |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon Class |
