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MATH
After-school and summer programs that focus on math are a great way to supplement what your child is learning in the classroom.
New York City offers a variety of programs for children who are struggling with math or those who are already excelling. Teens with good grades and a passion for math should consider a summer camp or a college class. Kids who need help memorizing multiplication tables may want to try MathABC.com, a free website loaded with drills. For the math-phobic child who is struggling to catch-up to the math-lover who can’t get enough, here is a list of free and low-cost programs.
This list is not exhaustive, and we welcome your feedback and additions. Send your suggestions to info@insideschools.org
ALL STAR CODE SUMMER INSTITUTE
WHAT
A 6-week Summer Institute designed to educate, inspire, and equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to pursue paths leading to academics and/or careers in the technology and engineering sectors
WHO
High school boys of underrepresented racial or ethnic group
DETAILS
Participants receive hands-on, project-based instruction in computing concepts, programming fundamentals, mobile phone development, robotics, web development, and design
TIP
20 students are selected each year
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Applications are due in April
BREAKTHROUGH NEW YORK
WHAT
Six-years of tutoring, classes and more to get ready for college. Runs year-round, including summers and the school year
WHO
Smart, low-income 6th grade through high school
DETAILS
College students teach promising middle & high school kids math, reading, writing and science to help them get ready for college
TIP
Teacher recommendations, student & parent essays, interview
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Application process has several stages. Emailadmissions@btny.org by mid-February to sign up for a family information session, and check website for parts one and two of the application, due in March
COLLEGE NOW @ HUNTER COLLEGE
WHAT
Free classes taught by Hunter faculty to prepare high-schoolers for college work during fall and spring semesters
WHO
Classes are geared towards 11th and 12th graders
DETAILS
Explore areas of interest not covered in school and get academic credit for high school or college
TIP
Students have access to Hunter libraries, computer labs, tutoring centers and cafeteria
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Fall applications due early June, spring applications due in December
COURANT SPLASH (CSPLASH) @ NYU
WHAT
Day-long math workshops and talks one Saturday in April
WHO
High school students
DETAILS
Schmooze with math geeks in workshops like "Surprising Probabilities," "The Math in Money" and "Wireless Communications"
TIP
Open to all but register to be sure to get in
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Check website in late March/early April for sign up link
GIRLS WHO CODE
WHAT
Eight-week all-day summer science camp
WHO
Eleventh-grade high school girls
DETAILS
Field trips and classes in robotics, web design, mobile apps; presentations by more than 50 speakers, workshops, demos from female engineers and entrepreneurs
TIP
Only 20 girls are accepted
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Applications available in early February
MATHABC.COM
WHAT
A free online website to practice skills
WHO
Grades K-6
DETAILS
Drills range from times tables to telling time to graphs
TIP
Drills go on and on without pause, use a timer to self-pace
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
No application, program ongoing
MATHMATTERS!
WHAT
An after-school enrichment program where high school students teach discrete mathematics to middle school students
WHO
High school students from any school may participate as tutors; middle school students must attend a participating school
DETAILS
Learn about topics like game theory, graph theory, number theory, and other fun mathematics that are not normally taught in math class
TIP
To bring MathMatters! to your middle school, contact the program at nycmathmatters.org
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Ongoing
MATH AND SCIENCE FOR MINORITY STUDENTS (MS)2
WHAT
A STEM program for three consecutive summers at Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
WHO
Black, Latino and Native American 9th-graders
DETAILS
Helps put students on track for possible careers in science, technology, engineering and math
TIP
Rigorous and competitive with an 11 percent acceptance rate; about 110 scholars participate
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Applications available starting in December
THE MUSEUM OF MATHEMATICS TRANSFORMATIONS SUMMER PROGRAM
WHAT
Summer day camp for elementary and middle school students with a focus on math and engineering
WHO
Grades 4–8
DETAILS
Eight, independent week-long sessions with hands-on math workshops
TIP
Cool math you don’t learn in school
COST
$800 for one week, with discounts for multiple weeks
WHEN TO APPLY
Applications available starting in December
NEW YORK MATH CIRCLE
WHAT
Weekend and summer math classes at NYU and Queens College
WHO
Middle and high school students
DETAILS
Students learn mathematics above and beyond the regular curriculum and improve reasoning and problem solving skills
TIP
NYMC is not a tutoring or test prep program and is best for kids who are comfortable with math
COST
Fees range up to $445; financial aid is available
WHEN TO APPLY
Join the email list to receive registration announcements
PUSHKIN ACADEMY’S MATH-M-ADDICTS PROGRAM
WHAT
Low-cost math for math-lovers on Saturday mornings at PS 6 during the school year
WHO
Middle and high school students
DETAILS
Students work alone and on teams to solve multi-step math problems
TIP
Give the entrance test a try, those who score reasonably well are accepted
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Application process has several stages. Emailadmissions@btny.org by mid-February to sign up for a family information session, and check website for parts one and two of the application, due in March
SUMMER PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING (SPMPS)
WHAT
3-week summer math program
WHO
7th graders who might like math and are in 75% free lunch schools
DETAILS
Students will live on a college campus in upstate New York and study new and interesting mathematics taught by the best instructors from across the nation. Students will also enjoy games, sports, and optional field trips like hiking and stargazing
TIP
40 applicants are chosen. To apply, all students must complete an interview. Bus transportation is provided to and from camp
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Contact them for information on next steps at spmps@artofproblemsolving.org
TOP HONORS
WHAT
Free math help on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings during the school year
WHO
Middle school students
DETAILS
Math games and exercises to boost lagging skills; kids earn fake dollars to win prizes for good work
TIP
Tutors don’t help with homework. Students work exclusively on Top Honors exercises
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Ongoing
WILLIAMS COLLEGE MATH CAMP (WCMC)
WHAT
A free, one-week residential math camp
WHO
High school students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Algebra 2 or its equivalent
DETAILS
Number Theory & The Art of Mathematical Thinking: students will learn to explore the theory of numbers by asking thoughtful questions, working out examples, looking for patterns, making conjectures, and finally, proving their results
TIP
18 mathematically gifted high school students are selected; participants will be provided with free room and board, but are responsible for their own transportation to and from Williams College
COST
FREE
WHEN TO APPLY
Applications are due in April
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