Math & Problem Solving

There are five research-backed elements to our unique pedagogy:

1. ACCELERATION

• Our curriculum is 2-3 levels above ministry standards, consistently challenging students with advanced concepts.
   
• We use a spiral learning method, revisiting topics at increasing levels of difficulty, reinforcing knowledge and aiding long-term retention, contributing to superior grades.
   

2. COMPLEXITY

• We focus on higher-order math skills, abstract thinking, and creativity, preparing students for the technological landscape of the future. Many of our alumni are actively engaged in fields like data science, machine learning, and advanced physics, as a result.
   
• Interpreting text in word problems is a higher-order math skill often missing in school curricula. We emphasize reading comprehension and the ability to extract mathematical meaning from word problems.
   
• We integrate advanced geometry concepts, which are often overlooked in traditional curricula, to enhance spatial reasoning and analytical skills.
   

3. ENGAGEMENT

• Our classes blend problem-solving strategies, advanced mathematics, abstract thinking, and creativity in ways that joyfully delight students.
   
• We use the Socratic method to stimulate critical thinking and meaningful discussions about diverse problem-solving strategies.
   
• For younger grades, we use manipulatives and group activities to keep students engaged!
   

4. FEEDBACK AND GROWTH MINDSET

• We promote a growth mindset with continuous, detailed feedback that encourages students to refine their logical reasoning and math skills.
   
• We discuss homework in class, with expert demonstrations of diverse problem-solving approaches and deep discussions.
   

5. ACADEMIC MENTORSHIP

• Our faculty includes award-winning PhD-level mathematicians who provide high-quality mentorship.
   
• Strategies to manage stress and perform well under pressure are critical, especially with fewer exams in day school. These skills are essential for high school and university math success.
   

OTHER BENEFITS

• Students achieve higher grades and excel in standardized tests like the SAT and LSAT, showcasing academic excellence.
   
• Students develop the tools for critical analysis, independent thought, and understanding complex information—essential skills in the age of AI.
   
• Students cultivate a lifelong love of learning, intellectual curiosity, and mathematical literacy through engaging and challenging content.
   
• Students have the opportunity to participate in exclusive co-curricular activities like math olympiads, field trips to science museums and tech companies, math book clubs, and guest lectures.
   
• Students have access to a variety of regularly updated workshops, providing additional opportunities for creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual growth.

There are 4 integral elements to our math & problem solving classes:

THEORY

• Advanced concepts are taught by math experts, encouraging different approaches to problem solving.
   

APPLICATION

• Higher-order and creative tasks, along with exploration exercises, enhance students’ ability to apply complex mathematical concepts.
   
• Examples include reading comprehension and active reading, the 4-step problem-solving practice, modeling and simplifying problems, guess and check, forward solving strategies, backward solving strategies, Venn diagrams, logical trees, logical charts, organized/systematic lists, problems on lowest common multiple, and discovering patterns.
   

GROUP ENGAGEMENT

• Logic and strategy exercises, stress and test anxiety management, and reasoning activities foster collaboration and strengthen critical thinking skills.
   
• Examples include strategy games, magic squares, crack the code, find the mystery number, Sudoku, mazes, optical illusions, and memory development with Brain Power memory techniques.
   

HOMEWORK FEEDBACK & DISCUSSION

• Brain Power classes include thorough discussion and feedback on homework. This approach ensures that students fully understand the material and can apply their knowledge effectively, making math learning a collaborative and supportive experience.
   

Each Brain Power class upholds rigorous standards, challenging students and fostering a high level of intellectual engagement and achievement.