MIST Academy classes in Birmingham are held at 1401 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 121, Vestavia Hills, 35216.  

All Huntsville classes are held at the Computer Training Center of Huntsville at 1555 The Boardwalk, Suite #2 off of University Blvd.


Introductory Problem Solving

Of all the levels of mathematics taught at MIST Academy, the Introductory Problem Solving course is almost surely the most important. Covering the basics of algebra, counting techniques, geometry, number theory, probability, and statistics, this class builds the foundation that almost every student of math, science, medicine, and technology will use down the road. These courses give students an excellent jump on the SAT and ACT.

The Introductory Problem Solving course is listed for grades 5 through 8, but MIST Academy actually places students in classes by ability, not age or grade. The grade range has more to do with the competitions that make up some of the focus of this course. Problems and lessons are taken from many sources including the AMC 8 exam, Math Olympiads (MOEMS), and MATHCOUNTS.

Currently, there are three levels for the Introductory problem solving class. Level A is for students without a significant background in algebra. Level B is for students continuing to develop their fundamental algebra skills. Level C is for students with very strong algebra skills.

Click here for a sample of the problems from the MIST Academy Introductory Problem Solving course.


2010 Spring Class Schedule

Note that students may be asked to take a diagnostic test to determine which of the classes below best suits their needs. 

For MIST Academy classes in Huntsville, refer to this schedule document.

  • Introductory Problem Solving A -- This 10 week class is aimed at talented and gifted sixth graders (and highly exceptional fifth graders) who want to explore basic principles of number theory (the study of integers).  Two identical classes will be held.  Students may enroll in one or the other.  One class will run from 4 to 6 PM Tuesday afternoons and the other will run from 4 to 6 PM Wednesday afternoons. The first day of classes will be March 2 and March 3 respectively. A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in this course is $390. To enroll or ask questions about class, please contact us.
  • Introductory Problem Solving B -- This 10 week class is aimed at talented and gifted middle school students ready to explore the principles of number theory (the study of integers). This class is ideal for students doing well at Pre-Algebra math tournaments or MATHCOUNTS who want to keep improving. Class will run from 4 to 6 PM Sunday afternoons. The first day of class will be February 28. A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in this course is $390. To enroll or ask questions about class, please contact us.
  • Introductory Problem Solving C -- This 10 week class is aimed at experienced middle school math team students who want to study the foundations of elementary number theory (the study of integers). This class is ideal for students who wish to score higher at state/national MATHCOUNTS and the AMC 10. Two identical classes will be held.  Students may enroll in one or the other.  One class will run from 4 to 6 PM Monday afternoons and the other will run from 4 to 6 PM Friday afternoons. The first day of classes will be March 1 and March 5 respectively.  A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in this course is $390. To enroll or ask questions about class, please contact us.


2010 Summer Class Schedule

Introductory Problem Solving -- The 2010 MIST Academy Summer Institute will include three Introductory level sessions covering different areas of mathematics and various levels. Cost of enrollment in this concentrated two week course is $600.

 

2009 Fall Class Schedule

Note that students may be asked to take a diagnostic test to determine which of the classes below best suits their needs.

For MIST Academy classes in Huntsville, refer to this schedule document.

  • The theme of the Fall Introductory A class is Counting Methods and Probability. Topics covered include patterns, sequences (including Fibonacci), Venn diagrams, Pascal's Triangle, permutations, probability, and much more.  We are offering two sessions of the Fall Intro A class.  The first is on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Class begins on August 25 (instructor: Crawford). The second will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  Class begins on August 26 (instructor: Yates).  A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in the ten-week course is $390, which includes all fees, materials, and registration. To enroll, please contact us.
  • The theme of the Fall Introductory B class is Sequences & Series. Topics covered include arithmetic sequences and series, geometric sequences and series, infinite series, the Fibonacci sequence, and much more.The Fall Intro B class will be held on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Class begins on August 23. A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in the ten-week course is $390, which includes all fees, materials, and registration. To enroll, please contact us.
  • The theme of the Fall Introductory C class is Counting & Probability. Topics covered include permutations, combinations, Pascal's Triangle, the Binomial Expansion Theorem, the Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion, independent and dependent probability, and much more. A great deal of the curriculum will be aimed at MATHCOUNTS and AMC 10 level problems. Two Intro C classes will be held this Fall.  The first will be Monday afternoons from 4 to 6 PM beginning August 24.  The second will be Friday afternoons from 4 to 6 PM beginning August 28.  The sessions are identical and students can register for either. A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in the ten-week course is $390, which includes all fees, materials, and registration. To enroll, please contact us.

2009-2010 Winter Class Schedule

Note that students may be asked to take a diagnostic test to determine which of the classes below best suits their needs.

For MIST Academy classes in Huntsville, refer to this schedule document.

  • The theme of the Winter Introductory A class is Basics of Geometry. Topics covered include areas, perimeters, and volumes of common shapes, breaking shapes into pieces in order to work with them, the Pythagorean Theorem and distance applications, and much more.  We are offering two sessions of the Winter Intro A class.  The first class takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Class begins on November 24. The second will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  Class begins on November 18.  A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in the ten-week course is $390, which includes all fees, materials, and registration. To enroll, please contact us.
  • The theme of the Winter Introductory B class is Problem Solving Methods. Topics covered include parity, the pigeonhole principle, and much more.  The Winter Intro B class will be held on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Class begins on November 15. A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in the ten-week course is $390, which includes all fees, materials, and registration. To enroll, please contact us.
  • The theme of the Winter Introductory C class is Algebraic Techniques, Problem Solving and math contests.  Topics covered include clever algebraic manipulations, parity, the pigeonhole principle, and more.  A great deal of the curriculum will be aimed at MATHCOUNTS and AMC 10 level problems. MIST Academy is hosting three Introductory C classes -- one on Mondays in Birmingham, one of Fridays in Birmingham, and one on Thursdays in Huntsville (see link above).  The Winter Intro C class will be held on Monday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM (starting Nov 16) and also Friday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM (starting Nov 20). A complete schedule can be found here. Cost of enrollment in the ten-week course is $390, which includes all fees, materials, and registration. To enroll, please contact us.

Tuition

The cost each ten-week Introductory course (Fall, Winter, Spring) is $390 per student.