Math Potentials - Vancouver

About

Math Potentialsoffers enriched math and science education in Vancouver and teaches children to enjoy and experience success in the learning of these subjects.Math Potentials provides a conducive environment for students to grow in their abilities and confidence. All our classes are taught conceptually for understanding rather than memorization. We use a carefully curated and comprehensive curriculum and ensure that all our teachers are experts in their subject areas. Students who are looking for a challenge will find it here. Conversely, any difficulties students may be having with math and science will be eliminated as they gain deeper understanding of these subjects.Throughout all the programs, children are engaged in the mathematical work designed to develop their mathematical competencies, such as the ability to solve problems, reason well, think logically, communicate mathematically, employ mathematical modeling and visualization, and make connections among various mathematical ideas. Math Potentials creates a learning environment in which students are encouraged to express and share their mathematical ideas, and are then guided and supported to have these ideas evolve into a well-founded mathematical knowledge.

Courses/Programs offered

Science Circles Science Circles is an enrichment program where students develop their curiosity about the world and the scientific way of thought needed to understand the natural phenomena of the physical world. The approach is to seamlessly integrate math and science, and learn to use mathematics as a tool for doing science. Program Details Classes: In one year, there are 10 classes, each 2 hours long. Location: UBC Mathematics building (1984 Mathematics Rd) for the 2021/22 year. Eligibility: Level 1 is open to new students who are in Grades 6 to 7. Level 2 is open to new students who are in Grades 8 to 9. Level 3 is open to new students who are in Grade 10 Capacity: All classes will have a maximum capacity of 24 students. Within the capacity, there will always be a maximum 12:1 ratio of students to teachers.

Math Circles Math Circles is an after school enrichment math program for Grade 5-12 students. It is designed to promote mathematical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities in an interactive classroom setting. The Math Circles Program was initiated by teachers and mathematicians through the support of the Pacific Institute of Mathematics Sciences (PIMS) at UBC. They saw that students were entering university inadequately prepared for the big jump between high school and university math, and set out to change this. Classes: In one year, there are 17 classes. In-person classes are 90 minutes each while online classes are 75 minutes (Class times schedule). Eligibility: Our regular program is suitable for students in Grades 5 - 12. Grade 4 students may join if they score well enough on our assessment test. Assessment Test: Upon registering, there is an assessment test for new students which determines their level placement. We separate the tests into grade 6-8, and grade 9 -12 (grade 5 students are NOT required to take the assessment test; instead they are automatically placed into the beginner level, Alpha, unless they wish to challenge the Grade 6 - 8 test).

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