The 2021 MCSP course will be 12 weeks long with times TBD. Classes will be held through a Zoom meeting. To access any section of this page, click the appropriate link on the right.
Handouts will be emailed to students a couple days prior to each class. These will be written explanations of the topic that will be covered next class for students. Students will be expected to review each handout before its respective class to ensure they are able to follow along with the problems that are covered.
Homework will be sent out each week and due by the follow class in which students will work on to enhance their abilities. It will consist of 10 short answer problems related to the class topic. More information on how to submit MCSP homework will be sent out to registered students as we approach the start of the course.
Week 1 (June 6th) - Class Overview and Algebra: Word Problems/Rate
Week 2 (June 13th) - Algebra: Exponents and Quadratics
Week 3 (June 20th) - Algebra: Manipulation/Optimization
Week 4 (June 27th) - Counting: Basic Counting Techniques
Week 5 (July 11th) - Counting: Advanced Counting
Week 6 (July 18th) - Probability: Coin Flipping and Dice Rolling
Week 7 (July 25th) - Geometry: Triangles/Quadrilaterals
Week 8 (August 1st) - Geometry: The Coordinate System/Circles
Week 9 (August 8th) - Geometry: Other Figures
Week 10 (August 15th) - Number Theory: Remainders/Module
Week 11 (August 22nd) - Number Theory: Primes/Prime Factorization
Week 12 (August 29th) - Competition Strategies/Final Exam
Classes will start with a short recap on the previous week's homework and then a review of the week's handout. The bulk of the class will consist of problems related to the topic at hand and a discussion with the whole class. If you are not able to make a class for whatever reason, simply email us at mathcompetitionsp@gmail.com.
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No inappropriate use of the video camera or chat box
Keep yourself muted at all times unless asked to speak
Proof that you put effort into the homework is required, but is highly recommended to help improve your skills and give you a chance to apply your knwledge
Do not disrupt or distract others from learning
Any actions that you would not do in a normal classroom should not be performed here
Failure to comply with these rules may lead to expulsion without refund