MIST Academy Summer Institute

The 2010 MIST Academy Summer Institute (MASI) is now accepting enrollment.  Click here for a PDF copy of our schedule, including information about all our MASI programs.

MASI is an enjoyable two week half-day summer camp designed for avid young learners grades 3-12.  Once again the Summer Institute will be held in Birmingham, Alabama.  We are currently exploring the possibility of hosting a 2010 MASI program in Huntsville (TBA). This year we made the decision not to run a boarding program so that our staff can focus entirely on providing the best possible program for MIST Academy students.

Each camp (with the exception of Math Explorers A) runs for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for two weeks. Course offerings are summarized below. We may add additional course offerings to our schedule if classes fill up (subject to instructor availability).

Newcomers to the MIST Academy program should note that all MIST Academy students are already advanced students. This means that course work is already designed to challenge fast learners within these recommended age groups. Additional acceleration is usually not necessary and must be approved by an instructor.

Click each link below to learn more about our programs:

• Math Explorers A
• Math Explorers B
• Math Explorers C
• Introductory A (mostly rising 6th graders)
• Introductory B (Honors Pre-Algebra)
• Introductory C (Honors Algebra)
• Intermediate A (Honors Geometry)
• Intermediate B (Honors Complex Numbers & Algebraic Techniques)
• Advanced (Number Theory)
• Introduction to Argumentation (Grades 7-8)
• Novice Public Forum and Model Congress/UN (grades 8-10)
• Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate (grades 8-10)
• Novice Policy Debate (grades 8-10)
• Robotics (grades 6-10)

The MIST Academy Math Explorers program is aimed at gifted elementary school students in grades three and above who enjoy math, logic, games, and puzzles.

In the Math Explorers program, students develop skills in enjoyable ways that they might not otherwise develop until long after they are already useful. Curriculum will aim students toward the fundamentals of algebra, counting techniques, geometry, number theory, pattern hunting, probability, statistics, and topology.

The MIST Academy Math Explorers course is recommended for gifted math students entering grades 3, 4 and 5, but MIST Academy actually places students in classes by ability, not age or grade. Problems and lessons in this class will include some from the Math Olympiads (MOEMS) program.

Click here for the complete MASI schedule:

• Math Exlporers A -- A one week (Mon-Fri) program from 9 AM to noon July 19-23. Tuition $300.
• Math Explorers B -- A two week (Mon-Fri) program from 9 AM to noon July 5-9/12-16. Tuition $600.
• Math Explorers C -- A two week (Mon-Fri) program from 9 AM to noon June 21-25/June 28-July 2. Tuition $600.

Click here for a sample of the problems from the MIST Academy Math Explorers course.

To enroll a student in this program, fill out a MIST Academy Registration form (if you have not already) and email or mail it to program director Mathew Crawford along with which course/section you are enrolling your student. Tuition checks can be mailed to the address listed here.

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. This course gives students an excellent jump on the SAT and ACT. More importantly, it gives students a chance to dig deeper into the most useful concepts in mathematics.

• The Introductory A Summer Program takes place during Session III from 9 AM to Noon Mon-Fri for two weeks: July 5-9 and 12-16.

The Introductory A program will be taught by MIST Academy Executive Director Mathew Crawford and is for students who wish to begin building their foundation in basic algebra, counting methods, number theory, and geometry.

Click here for a sample of the problems from the MIST Academy Introductory Problem Solving course. (This sample covers all the Introductory classes. A more specific guide will replace this one soon.)

Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student. To enroll a student in this program, fill out a MIST Academy Registration form (if you have not already) and email or mail it to program director Mathew Crawford along with which course/section you are enrolling your student. Tuition checks can be mailed to the address listed here.

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. This course gives students an excellent jump on the SAT and ACT. More importantly, it gives students a chance to dig deeper into the most useful concepts in mathematics.

The Introductory B Summer Program will focus on basic algebra (Honors PreAlgebra) and will be taught by MIST Academy Executive Director Mathew Crawford according to the following schedule:

• Session I from 9 AM to Noon Mon-Fri for two weeks: June 7-11 and 14-18.

Click here for a sample of the problems from the MIST Academy Introductory Problem Solving course. (This sample covers all the Introductory classes. A more specific guide will replace this one soon.)

Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student. To enroll a student in this program, fill out a MIST Academy Registration form (if you have not already) and email or mail it to program director Mathew Crawford along with which course/section you are enrolling your student. Tuition checks can be mailed to the address listed here.

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. This course gives students an excellent jump on the SAT and ACT. More importantly, it gives students a chance to dig deeper into the most useful concepts in mathematics.

The Introductory C Summer Program will focus on algebra at an Honors Algebra I level and will be taught by MIST Academy Executive Director Mathew Crawford. This year we offer two session of the Intro C program:

• Session II from 9 AM to noon Mon-Fri for two weeks: June 21-25 and June 28-July 2
• Session IV from 1 PM to 4 PM Mon-Fri for two weeks: July 19-23 and July 26-30

Click here for a sample of the problems from the MIST Academy Introductory Problem Solving course. (This sample covers all the Introductory classes. A more specific guide will replace this one soon.)

Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student.  To enroll a student in this program, fill out a MIST Academy Registration form (if you have not already) and email or mail it to program director Mathew Crawford along with which course/section you are enrolling your student. Tuition checks can be mailed to the address listed here.

MIST Academy's Intermediate Problem Solving Summer Institute is aimed at students with a solid foundation in algebra, counting techniques, geometry, number theory, probability, and statistics. From this foundation, the Intermediate Problem Solving class extends the depth of these topics, explores their intersections, develops creative problem solving principles, and helps students learn to write basic proofs.

The Intermediate Problem Solving course is listed for grades 7 through 10, but MIST Academy 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 10, AMC 12, the Mandelbrot competition, Mu Alpha Theta, and even the AIME.

The Intermediate A Summer Program will be taught by MIST Academy Executive Director Mathew Crawford and takes place during either of two time slots:

• Session II from 2 PM to 5 PM Mon-Fri for two weeks: June 21-25 and June 28-July 2
• Session IV from 6 PM to 9 PM Mon-Fri for two weeks: July 19-23 and July 26-30

Click here for the complete MASI schedule.

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

Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student.  To enroll a student in this program, fill out a MIST Academy Registration form (if you have not already) and email or mail it to program director Mathew Crawford along with which course/section you are enrolling your student. Tuition checks can be mailed to the address listed here.

Intermediate B Complex #s and Algebraic Techniques

MIST Academy's Intermediate Problem Solving Summer Institute is aimed at students with a solid foundation in algebra, counting techniques, geometry, number theory, probability, and statistics. From this foundation, the Intermediate Problem Solving class extends the depth of these topics, explores their intersections, develops creative problem solving principles, and helps students learn to write basic proofs.

The Intermediate Problem Solving course is listed for grades 7 through 10, 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 10, AMC 12, the Mandelbrot competition, ARML, and even the AIME.

The Intermediate B Summer Program covers algebraic techniques and complex numbers. The course instructor, Mathew Crawford, is a co-author of the course text. The schedule is as follows:

• Session III from 6 PM to 9 PM Mon-Fri for two weeks: July 5-9 and 12-16

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

Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student.  To enroll a student in this program, fill out a MIST Academy Registration form (if you have not already) and email or mail it to program director Mathew Crawford along with which course/section you are enrolling your student. Tuition checks can be mailed to the address listed here.

MIST Academy's Advanced Problem Solving Summer Institute is aimed at students with well developed skills in algebra, counting techniques, geometry, number theory, probability, and statistics. From this foundation, the Advanced Problem Solving class takes a rigorous look at mathematics, developing new insights in parallel with proof writing skills.

The Advanced Problem Solving course is listed for grades 10 through 12, 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 10, AMC 12, the Mandelbrot competition, Mu Alpha Theta, the AIME, and math olympiads from around the world.

The Advanced Summer Program will be taught by Mathew Crawford according to the following schedule:

• Session I from 2 PM to 5 PM Mon-Fri for two weeks: June 7-11 and 14-18

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

Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student.  To enroll a student in this program, fill out a MIST Academy Registration form (if you have not already) and email or mail it to program director Mathew Crawford along with which course/section you are enrolling your student. Tuition checks can be mailed to the address listed here.

MIST Academy's Speech and Debate Institute is currently being planned by MIST Academy Director of Speech and Debate Brandon Yates.  Click here for the complete MASI schedule.  These classes are primarily geared toward students in grades 6-10, but may be suitable for others.

• Introduction to Public Forum and Model Congress/UN -- Available only if demand warrants.  This class is suitable for rising freshmen and sophomores.
  
• Novice Policy Debate -- Available only if demand warrants.  This class is suitable for rising freshmen and sophomores.
• Introduction to Argumentation -- Session IV (9 AM to noon) July 19-23/26-30.  This class is suitable primarily for rising 7th and 8th graders and others of appropriate maturity and educational preparation.
• Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate -- Available only if demand warrants.  This class is suitable for rising freshmen and sophomores.

The MIST Academy Lego Robotics Camp is an exciting hands on program that guides students through basic principles of engineering, physics, and computer programming in a team-oriented environment.

Instructor TBA.  Click here for the complete MASI schedule.  This program is geared toward students entering grades 6-10.  This program will be offered if there is sufficient interest. This program will be a two-week Monday-Friday course.