MIST Academy is proud to announce the first ever MIST Academy Summer Institute (see flyer). The summer institute is an enjoyable two week half-day summer math camp designed for avid young learners in the Birmingham area.
Sessions will run during one of the two following time slots:
- July 7th-18th (Monday through Friday)
- July 21st-August 1st (Monday through Friday)
The following schedule is tentative. We will make plans more firm as we talk more with parents.
- Math Explorers Session (ages 9-11)
- Introductory Problem Solving A (ages 10-12)
- Introductory Problem Solving B (ages 11-13)
- Introductory Problem Solving C (ages 12-14)
- Intermediate Problem Solving (ages 14-17)
Math Explorers
The MIST Academy Math Explorers program is aimed at gifted elementary school students in grades four 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 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 a sample of the problems from the MIST Academy Math Explorers course.
The MIST Academy Math Explorers Session I program will be held from 9 AM to noon daily on the following dates:
- July 7th through July 11th
- July 14th through July 18th
Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student. Limited financial aide is available to families that qualify. 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.
Introductory Problem Solving A
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 program is for students who wish to begin building their foundation in basic algebra, counting methods, number theory, and geometry. This class is ideal for students who will be competing in Pre-Algebra math team tournaments during the 08/09 school year.
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.)
The MIST Academy Introductory A Problem Solving program will be held from 1 PM to 4 PM daily on the following dates:
- July 7th through July 11th
- July 14th through July 18th
Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student. Limited financial aide is available to families that qualify. 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.
Introductory Problem Solving B
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 program is for students with some
background in basic algebra (pre-algebra). This class is ideal for students who will be competing in Algebra I math team tournaments in 2008/2009.
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.)
The MIST Academy Introductory B Problem Solving program will be held from 1 PM to 4 PM daily on the following dates:
- July 21st through July 25th
- July 28th through August 1st
Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student. Limited financial aide is available to families that qualify. 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.
Introductory Problem Solving C
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 program is for students with a strong background in Algebra I, as well as basic principles of counting, probability, and number theory. This class is ideal for students who will be competing in Geometry math team during the 2008/2009 school year.
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.)
The MIST Academy Intermediate Problem Solving program will be held from 6 PM to 9 PM daily on the following dates:
- July 7th through July 11th
- July 14th through July 18th
Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student. Limited financial aide is available to families that qualify. 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 Problem Solving
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, Mu Alpha Theta, and even the AIME.
Click here for a sample of the problems from the MIST Academy Intermediate Problem Solving course.
The MIST Academy Intermediate Problem Solving program will be held from 6 PM to 9 PM daily on the following dates:
- July 21st through July 25th
- July 28th through August 1st
Tuition for this two week program is $600 per student. Limited financial aide is available to families that qualify. 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.