Wayzata Community Ed

MathElite is for our honor roll students who are passionate about deep learning, willing to take intellectual risks, and are ready to engage in significant pursuits beyond the grade-level. Careful assessment will enable students to be placed into appropriate programs based on their eligibility and readiness. Please note that the eligibility is not solely based on their age/grade. A. Elementary School Competition Group (ESCG) - Grades 3rd to 6th - CML, MathBee, MathMasters, and other state/national Math contests. Start time is 11:00 am. B. Admissions and Assessments Testing Group (AATG) - Grades 5th to 7th - Stanford High School Placement Test, Northwestern University Talent Search Exam, Johns Hopkins CTY Gifted Education Tests, University of Minnesota UMTYMP Test. C. Middle-School Competition Group (MSCS) - Grades 6th to 8th - MathCounts, AMC8, Junior High Math League. D. High-School Testing Group (HSTG) - Grades 8th to 11th - training for AccuPlacer College Board Placement Test, training for National Merit Scholarships (PSAT), and other College Admission Tests. ***Please note time change from catalog. Class will be held 11-12:30 PM. This class does not qualify for the 5% early registration discount. Please note, if your child needs to withdraw from the program, we must have notice by the 1st day of the current month for withdrawals effective the first of the upcoming month. Class will be held in the Media Center. Instructors are supported by high school and college students for more individualization and small group work.

The Elementary MathWiz program is a year-long honors pre-algebra course designed for accelerated students. This course prepares students for the talented youth algebra programs at universities and sets them up for success and advancement in the realm of education as a whole. During the sessions, students will explore the content in a systematic and engaging way. Concepts are explored visually, verbally, and symbolically. Each new concept is reinforced with a series of problems of added complexity. This design enhances active learning and solidifies understanding. Class sessions include in-class lectures and assignments, individualized web-work and web assignments, periodic quizzes and assessments, and independent study. Features of the course work: Algebraic manipulation, Graphical interpretation, Exploration and mastery of mathematical patterns $29 registration fee due to instructor first night of class. The $29 registration fee is not refundable. Instructors are supported by high school and college students for more individualization and small group work. Class will be held in the Media Center. Please note, if your child needs to withdraw from the program, we must have notice by the 1st day of the current month for withdrawals effective the first of the upcoming month. This course does not qualify for the 5% registration discount.