Enhanced AMC 8
Course Overview:
This comprehensive AMC 8 preparation program, led by Dr. Lan, is designed to systematically build a strong mathematical foundation while equipping students with advanced problem-solving techniques tailored for the AMC 8 exam and other middle school math competitions. The curriculum carefully integrates key topics from geometry, algebra, number theory, combinatorics, and probability, while gradually developing students' logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and test-taking skills.
Course Objectives:
Strengthen students’ mastery of core mathematical concepts tested in AMC 8. Develop advanced problem-solving strategies and flexible thinking. Build accuracy, speed, and confidence under timed conditions. Expose students to a wide range of problem types, from fundamentals to challenging topics. Prepare students for a smooth transition to AMC 10 and other advanced math contests.
Curriculum:
Lesson 1: Angles and Lengths
Lesson 2: Triangles and Areas
Lesson 3: Circles and Quadrilaterals
Lesson 4: Dealing with Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Lesson 5: Dealing with Circles
Lesson 6: Basic 3D Solids
Lesson 7: Finding Wacky Areas
Lesson 8: Dealing with Complex Diagrams
Lesson 9: Harder 3D Solids
Lesson 10: Arithmetic Problems (Simple and Complex Algebraic Operations)
Lesson 11: Developing Number Sense
Lesson 12: Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
Lesson 13: Direct and Indirect Variation
Lesson 14: Substitution and Elimination
Lesson 15: Basic Function Notations and Operations
Lesson 16: Newly-Defined Operators
Lesson 17: Distance-Rate-Time Problems
Lesson 18: Using Algebra and Number Sense
Lesson 19: Solving Problems Using Several/No Variables
Lesson 20: More Intricate Word Problems
Lesson 21: Mean, Median, and Mode
Lesson 22: Statistical Diagrams
Lesson 23: Patterns, Venn Diagrams, Identifying Models
Lesson 24: Pigeonhole Principle and Inclusion–Exclusion Principle
Lesson 25: Overcounting and Complementary Counting
Lesson 26: Probability: Definitions, Independent/Dependent Events, Complementary Probability
Lesson 27: Geometric Probability and Harder Probability Problems
Lesson 28: Number Theory: Primes, Divisibility Rules, Diophantine Equations, Last Digit, Counting Divisors
TEACHER
Kevin Lan, Ph.D.
Kevin received his Master's degree and Ph.D. in applied mathematics from UCLA. He is an accredited high school math teacher in Thousand Oaks, and a math educator at the Geffen Academy, an independent secondary school associated with UCLA.
He has tutored and coached many dozens of students participating in elementary, middle school, and high school level math competitions, including AMC 8/10/12 and AIME, as well as SAT/ACT math and AP Calculus exams.
CLASS TIME
Saturday 7-8 PM PST (10-11 PM EST)
RECOMMENDED AGES
9-12
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
Tuitions are not refundable. Students may transfer the class credit to other classes. Please contact us for details.
Class schedule is subject to change due to teacher's availability and other emergencies.