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2024 Winter/Spring Class
- 01/19 to 06/07 20 Classes Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm $415/term No class on Mar. 29Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 7 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.
Speech: Participants build their confidence speaking in front of others and completing skill achievements.
Students will write a prepared speech with guidance from the instructor. Students have the freedom to pick any topic for their prepared speech as long as it falls within the category decided by the instructor. The categories include informative, persuasive, storytelling, and demonstrative.
Students will also learn how to critique the speeches of others in a helpful and positive manner. Roles include timer, listener, librarian, counter, comedian, and recorder.
Debate: This class will integrate a portion of debate in it. Debate is a valuable activity for students of all skill levels. Debate teaches useful skills for other academic pursuits and life more generally. Most obviously, debaters build confidence speaking in public and expressing their ideas eloquently.
Instructor: Adley Robbins01/19 to 06/07 20 Classes Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm $415/term No class on Mar. 29Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 7 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Course Description: This is the third course of Speech/Debate series. While this course continues to help students build up the Speech confidence and skills, it focuses more on Debate.
Below are the sample topics to cover in the class. Topics may vary in different terms.
Unit 1: Introduction to Debate
1. Introduce students to some basic concepts and terms.
2. Involve students in an informal debate.Unit 2: Expanding on the concept of debate
1. Observe a live or videotaped debate.
2. Take part in an informal debate.Unit 3: Affirmative Structure
1. Gain an understanding of the Affirmative philosophy.
2. Examine the speech of the first Affirmative.Unit 4: Overview of Negative Strategy
1. Understand negative strategy.
2. understand the job of the first Negative speakerUnit 5: Overview of Debate
1. Second Affirmative Constructive Speech
2. Second Negative Constructive Speech
3. The Break
4. Rebuttal by First Negative
5. Rebuttal by First AffirmativeUnit 6: The Great debate (Discussion, Preparation, Presentation)
Provide students an opportunity to prepare and debate in a formal style.
Debate is an excellent way to develop critical thinking skills. The process of researching a debate is one of examining the pros and cons of an issue, determining what the problems are and considering alternative solutions. The research and presentation of a debate is clearly a team effort, and participation in activities like debate explicitly develops the skills needed to work in teams.
Instructor: Adley Robbins01/24 to 06/12 20 Classes Wednesday 3:55pm-4:55pm $415/term No class on Mar. 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 1 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program. The course aligns with the ITBS Reading test, and we use the ITBS reading test to measure student's achievement in this class.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for K-1st grade students. This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading tests. While the reading and vocabulary materials helps students to build up the solid fundation and reading skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online reading practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. ITBS tests can be taken by nomination in Fall term, and OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted
Level 1A: Starting students with the "Make Connections Book 1" to build up comprehensive reading skills. We use the "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehension 1" for expanding students' vocabulary. Level 1A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.
Level 1B: Starting with more complex text readings we will have "From Phonics to Reading B" as our vocabulary and reading textbook to take students to the next level of reading comprehension. We will use "Information Text Message 1 & 2" and "ITBS/OSA Reading online tests for Grade 1" to learn the test strategies too. And 6 books from Comprehension Library 1 will be used in class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. Level 1B usually takes about 20 weeks to complete.
Level 1C: This is a bridge program in the Summer to solidify and improve students' comprehensive reading skills and prepare for the next school year. The vocabulary book "Fun-time Phonics K-2" will be used.
Student books for Level 1B:
Information Text Message 1& 2 (PDFs only)
From Phonics to Reading B (hard copy of book is included)
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Sheyla Dorantes
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/24 to 06/12 20 Classes Wednesday 3:55pm-4:55pm $415/term No class on Mar. 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 2 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program. The course aligns with the ITBS Reading test, and we use the ITBS reading test to measure student's achievement in this class.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for 2nd grade students. This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading tests. While the reading and vocabulary materials helps students to build up the solid fundation and reading skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online reading practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. ITBS tests can be taken by nomination in Fall term, and OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted.
Level 2A: Starting students with the "Make Connections Book 2" to build up comprehensive reading skills. We use "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 2" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 2A usually take 12 to 14 weeks to finish.
Level 2B: We use "TR Instant Reading Comprehension Practice 2" for the comprehension strategies and reading skills in class, we will use "Wordly Wise Book 2" in the 2B level to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. 8-10 books from Comprehension Library will be used in/out of class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. Level 2B usually take about 20 weeks to complete.
Level 2C: This is a bridge program in the Summer to further solidify and improve students' comprehensive reading skills and prepare for the next school year. The various curriculum will be used for Level 2C.
Students will build up the following skills in this class:
1. Understand skills such as cause and effect, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes.
2. Locate, interpret, and organize key information in a text.
3. Analyze words in a text using vocabulary strategies.
4. Utilize text features such as maps, graphs, tables, photos, and glossaries to aid comprehension.
5. Interpret a variety of genres including biographies, science & social studies texts, Greek myth, and much more!Student books for Level 2B:
Wordly Wise 3000 for Grade 2 (4th Edition)
Instant Reading Comprehension Practice 2 (PDF & use in class only)
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/23 to 06/11 20 Classes Moday, Wednesday 3:55pm-4:55pm $615/term No class on Mar. 26; In-person only in Spring termLocation: Online20 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 3 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program. The course aligns with the ITBS Reading test, and we use the ITBS reading test to measure student's achievement in this class.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for 3rd students. This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading tests. While the reading and vocabulary materials helps students to build up the solid fundation and reading skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online reading practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. ITBS tests can be taken by nomination in Fall term, and OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted.
Level 3A: Students will start with the "Make Connections 3“ book to build up comprehensive reading skills with the high-quality of scientific reading. Six books from Comprehension Library 3 will be used in/out of class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. We use the ”Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 3“ for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 3A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.
Level 3B: After finishing the Make Connections 3 book, we will continue with the "Reading Detective Beginning" and "Close Reading Complex Text 3" book in level 3B to further refine reading skills with more complex high-quality text. We will use the book "Wordly Wise book 3" to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. The Online Reading Skill Unit Tests will be used to have students to practice the reading tests in the standard format and assess students' reading skills. Level 3B usually takes about 20 weeks to complete.
Level 3C: This is a bridge program in the Summer to further solidify and improve students' comprehensive reading skills and prepare for the next school year. The various curriculum will be used for Level 3C.
Students will build up the following skills in this class:
1. Understand skills such as cause and effect, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes.
2. Locate, interpret, and organize key information in a text.
3. Analyze words in a text using vocabulary strategies.
4. Utilize text features such as maps, graphs, tables, photos, and glossaries to aid comprehension.
5. Interpret a variety of genres including biographies, science & social studies texts, Greek myth, and much more!Student books for Level 3B:
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 3 (4th edition)
Reading Detective Beginning
Close Reading Complex Text 3
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Adley Robbins
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/15 to 06/10 20 Classes Monday 5:00pm-6:30pm $615/term No class on Mar 25 and May 27Location: Online20 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 4 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program. The course aligns with the ITBS Reading test, and we use the ITBS reading test to measure student's achievement in this class.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for 4th grade students. This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading tests and reading/vocabulary skills for middle school. While the reading and vocabulary materials helps students to build up the solid fundation and reading skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online reading practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted
Level 4A: We will start with the "Make Connections 4” to build up comprehensive reading skills by looking into the connections in the text. We use "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 4" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 4A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.
Level 4B: We will take students to the next reading level with "Close Reading Complex Text 4" and "Reading Explorer Book 2" in 4B with more complex high-quality scientific texts. we will use the vocabulary book "Wordly Wise book 4" to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. Level 4B usually take about 20 weeks to complete.
Level 4C: This is a bridge program in the Summer to further solidify and improve students' comprehensive reading skills and prepare for the next school year. The various curriculum will be used for Level 4C.
Students will build up the following skills in this class:
1. Understand skills such as cause and effect, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes.
2. Locate, interpret, and organize key information in a text.
3. Analyze words in a text using vocabulary strategies.
4. Utilize text features such as maps, graphs, tables, photos, and glossaries to aid comprehension.
5. Interpret a variety of genres including biographies, science & social studies texts, Greek myth, and much more!Student books for Level 4B:
Reading Explorer Book 2
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 4 (4th edition)
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. The hard copy of Wordly Wise book 4 is included in your class registration. You may also borrow the hard copy of "Reading Explorer 2" book from Sunshine Elite office.
Instructor: Tami Bake01/24 to 06/12 40 Classes Monday, Wednesday 4:55pm-5:55pm $615/term No class on Mar. 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 7 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 5 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to bolster their vocabulary and academic acumen. The course aligns with the ITBS Reading & SSAT tests which will be used to measure students’ achievement.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for 5th grade students. This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading tests and reading/vocabulary skills for middle school. While the reading and vocabulary materials helps students to build up the solid foundation and reading skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online reading practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted
Level 5A: We will start with "Reading Explorer Book 3" to build up comprehensive reading skills and scientific reading skills. We use “Wordly Wise Book 5” for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 5A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.
Level 5B: We will continue with "Reading Detective A1" book in level 5B to further refine reading skills with more complex high-quality text. While wrapping up with the Wordly Wise 5, we will have a new book "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 5" to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. Six books from Comprehension Library 5 will be used in/out of class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. Level 5B usually takes about 20 weeks to complete.
Level 5C: This is a bridge program in the Summer to further solidify and improve students' comprehensive reading skills and prepare for the next school year.
Students will sharpen their skills in:
• Logical Analysis using principles of cause and effect to help draw conclusions/predict outcomes.
• Discourse Analysis using linguistic and textual principles to interpret/organize key information.
• Semantic Analysis using specific words in a text to discover implicit information.
• Textual Analysis using textual/graphics features such as maps/graphs to aid in comprehension.
• Interpretation using a variety of genres (including biography, scientific writing, social studies texts, Greek mythology, etc.) in order to apply the methods over a range of discourses.Literary Analysis Skills
• Defining vocabulary using contextual clues.
• Recognizing figurative language.
• Identifying the main idea, supporting details, and theme.
• Recognizing literary and rhetorical devices.
• Identifying story elements: theme, plot, setting, and characters.Student books for Level 5B:
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5 (4th edition)
Reading Detective A1
Close Reading Complex Text 5
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. The "Wordly Wise book 5" is included in your registration. You may buy the "Reading Detective A1" and "Close Reading Complex Text 5" book at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Adley Robbins; Sheyla Dorantes
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/13 to 06/08 20 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online20 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 6 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to bolster their vocabulary and academic acumen. The course aligns with the OSA/ITBS Reading & SSAT tests which will be used to measure students’ achievement.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for 6th grade students. This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA/SSAT reading and vocabulary tests and enhanced English skills for middle school students. While the reading and vocabulary materials helps students to build up the solid fundation and reading skills, we also add ITBS/OSA/SSAT online reading and vocabulary practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. ITBS tests can be taken by nomination in Fall term, and OSA math/reading tests may be scheduled in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted.
Level 6A: We will start with the "Close Reading Complex Text 6" to build up comprehensive reading skills. We use "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 6" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 6A usually takes 12-14 weeks to finish.
Level 6B: We will continue to the "Reading Explorer Book 4" and "Reading Detective Rx" to further refine reading comprehension and build scientific reading skills together. We will use the "Wordly Wise Book 6" to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. Level 6B usually take about 20 weeks to complete.
Students will sharpen their skills in:
• Logical Analysis using principles of cause and effect to help draw conclusions/predict outcomes.
• Discourse Analysis using linguistic and textual principles to interpret/organize key information.
• Semantic Analysis using specific words in a text to discover implicit information.
• Textual Analysis using textual/graphics features such as maps/graphs to aid in comprehension.
• Interpretation using a variety of genres (including biography, scientific writing, social studies texts, Greek mythology, etc.) in order to apply the methods over a range of discourses.Literary Analysis Skills
• Defining vocabulary using contextual clues.
• Recognizing figurative language.
• Identifying the main idea, supporting details, and theme.
• Recognizing literary and rhetorical devices.
• Identifying story elements: theme, plot, setting, and characters.Textbooks
The two core textbooks for this class are the award-winning Reading Explorer 4 (from National Geographic Learning) and Reading Detective Rx (from The Critical Thinking Co.). The Reading Explorer series is heavily oriented towards the sciences while introducing rhetorical concepts and reading strategies. Reading Detective is oriented towards literature and writing. In tandem, the curricula help the instructor deliver a varied, comprehensive, and coherent reading program.Student books for Level 6B:
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6 (4th edition)
Reading Explorer Book 4
Reading Detective Rx
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Tami Bake
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/13 to 06/08 20 Classes Saturday 2:30pm-4:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online20Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 7/8 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to bolster their vocabulary and academic acumen. The course aligns with the reading and vocabulary skills for SSAT and HSPT tests which will be used to measure students’ achievement.
The HSPT test is similar to the SSAT test, which is used by the Christian High schools like Jesuit, St. Mary, or Valley Catholic. HSPT test is usually offered in Decemember/January by the private school like Jesuit.
This class in Winter/Spring term focuses on fundamental skills of Reading/Vocabulary/Writing for Upper-level SSAT/HSPT, which also serves very well for students who wants to improve on Reading/Vocabulary/Writing skills.
The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 7-8 students:
Level 7/8A: We will start with the "Close Reading Complex Text for Grade 7" Book to build up comprehensive reading skills with high-quality passages. We use "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehension 7" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. The SSAT reading/writing skills and practice will also be included in this class. Level 7/8A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.
Level 7/8B: We will continue the class to the next level with "Reading Detective B1" and "SSAT Reading/Writing Skills" to further refine comprehensive reading skills with high quality texts. We will use the "Wordly Wise Book 8" to build up students' vocabulary for the standard test verbal skills. level 7/8B usually take about 20 weeks to complete. The digital "Wordly Wise 7" book and unit tests will be available for students who missed doing the "Wordly Wise 7" in Summer.
Level 7/8C: This is a bridge program in the Summer to solidify and improve students' comprehensive reading skills and prepare for the next school year. Various Reading materials and "Word Roots Level III" will be used in Summer
Student books for Level 7/8B:
Wordly Wise Book 7 & 8
Reading Detective B1 & SSAT English Skills by Ivy Global
SSAT/HSPT materials and online tests from multiple resources.
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/13 to 06/08 20 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to build their reading comprehension while bolstering their vocabulary and academic acumen. The course aligns with the PSAT 8/9 tests which will be used to measure the students’ achievements.
The comprehension reading materials will be selected from multiple sources and delivered to students by PDF files. We will continue to use the Merriam-Webster's vocabulary Builder based on Latin Roots. A knowledge of Greek and Latin roots will not only help you remember the meanings of the words you are learning in class but will help you guess at the meanings of new words that you run into elsewhere. This is the most powerful way to continue expanding your vocabulary in the future.
Textbooks:
Instructor: Julie Hlad
Reading 2: Reading Explore 5, PSAT 8/9, PreACT related Readings
Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder based on Latin Roots (Continune')01/13 to 06/08 20 Classes Saturday 11:00am-12:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online1This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 2 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.
Here a the presentation video for the class:
https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/videos/presentations/Strength-Focused-Writing-122020.mp4This class will inspire your ideas and empower you with the tools to refine your writing and make it audience ready. Each 90-minute class will have three sections: ideas, revision skills, and conventions. You will be supported all the way with the best revision techniques from Education Northwest's 6 traits approach, and the best instruction in conventions from Sadlier's Grammar Workshop textbook series. You will feel encouraged and confident to take your favorite ideas to an audience.
Level 2 focuses on writing well-developed paragraphs of several sentences that introduce the main idea and support the idea with well-chosen details.
We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own.
We will strengthen our grammar part by using the "Editor in Chief Beginning 1", and the customized feedback from students' writings.
Student Grammar/Workbooks for Writing 2B
Let's Get This Day Started Writing and Language Skills 3 by Teacher Created ResourcesBooks in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39(waiting-list)
01/13 to 06/08 20 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 3 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.
Here is a presentation video for the class:
https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/videos/presentations/Strength-Focused-Writing-122020.mp4Writing Level 3 focuses on writing three related paragraphs on one topic.
We will be building writing skills and grammar systematically for students in grades 3 and 4. Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade 3 students and on-level grade 4 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! When your student is ready to develop multiple organizational structures, they will move on to Level 4.
Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing.
Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.
For example, in Level 3, instead of asking a child to write about themselves, a guided writing assignment could provide the following prompts: 1. What is something you like to do? Explain what you like about it or how you do it. 2. What are some important things to know about you? [Choose at least 3 details, such as name, age, family members, school, favorite things] 3. What experiences in your past have been important to you? 4. Complete the sentence: I am the kind of person who _______. 5. What does it feel like to be you? 6. Now write your paragraphs in a good order.
A child who follows these prompts learns to include explanations, make generalizations, and order paragraphs thoughtfully. They learn specific ending strategies, such as closing with feelings.
We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own.
We will begin each class by building grammar with the Grammar Workshop from Sadlier throughout the year.
Student Grammar/Workbooks for Writing 3B
Grammar Workshop for Grade 3 (Continued)
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Jennifer Rose
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39(1 spot left)
01/15 to 06/10 20 Classes Monday 5:00pm-6:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 25 and May 27Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 4 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.
Here is a presentation video for the class:
https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/videos/presentations/Strength-Focused-Writing-122020.mp4Level 4 focuses on creating coherent, complete writing that is well developed with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
We will be building writing skills and vocabulary systematically for students in grades 4 and 5. Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade-4 students and on-level grade 5 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! When your student has achieved some facility with a variety of organizational structures, they will move on to Level 5.
Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing.
Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.
For example, in Level 4, instead of asking a child to write an essay introducing themselves, a guided writing assignment could provide the following prompts: 1. What is something you like to do? Explain what you like about it or how you do it. 2. What are some important things to know about you? [Choose at least 3 details, such as name, age, family members, school, favorite things] 3. What experiences in your past have been important to you? 4. Complete the sentence: I am the kind of person who _______. 5. What does it feel like to be you? 6. Now write your paragraphs in a good order.
A student who follows these prompts learns to include explanations, make generalizations, and order paragraphs thoughtfully. They learn the strategy of closing with feelings.
We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own.
We will begin each class by building grammar with the Grammar Workshop from Sadlier throughout the year.
Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing 4B
Grammar Workshop for Grade 4 (continued)
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Jennifer Rose
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/18 to 06/06 20 Classes Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 28Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This level 5 class is a refined skill-based guided writing class that is taught in a different way and introduces research: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.
We will be building writing skills and vocabulary systematically for students in grades 5 and 6. Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade 5 students and on-level grade 6 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! When your student is ready to write extensive papers and write in test-taking conditions they will move on to Level 6.
Our "skill-based" program helps students focus on specific writing skills in each class, so they gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with scientific writing.
Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.
For example, in Level 5, a guided writing assignment could provide the following prompts: 1. What are three adjectives that describe you? Write two synonyms for each adjective, then circle the best descriptive word. 2. Give evidence (reasons or examples) to support each of the adjectives you chose. 3. What past experiences have contributed to making you who you are? 4. Complete the sentence: I am the kind of person who _______. 5. What does it feel like to be you?
A student who follows these prompts learns to use a thesaurus, provide support for general statements, describe cause and effect relationships, and make classifications and generalizations.
We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own.
We will begin each class by building grammar with the Grammar Workshop from Sadlier throughout the year.
Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing 5B
Grammar Workshop for Grade 5 (Continued)
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Jennifer Rose
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/12 to 06/07 20 Classes Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 29 and May 24Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 6/7 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.
Level 6/7 prepares students for middle school success. The small class size makes it possible to focus on students' particular needs, including essay writing and writing under testing conditions. Students learn skills such as topic testing, effective searches, and source evaluation.
Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade-6 students and on-level grade 7 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content!
Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing.
Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.
We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own.
Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing 6/7B
Grammar for Writing 6 (Continued)
Grammar for Middle School (Digital copy only)
Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Jennifer Rose
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39(waiting-list)
01/12 to 06/07 20 Classes Friday 6:30pm-8:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 29 and May 24Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 7/8 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.
Level 7/8 prepares students for middle school success. The small class size makes it possible to focus on students' particular needs, including essay writing and writing under testing conditions. Students learn skills such as topic testing, effective searches, and source evaluation.
Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade-7 students and on-level grade 8 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content!
Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing.
Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.
We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own.
Textbooks:
Grammar book: Grammar for Writing 7 (Continue)
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Jennifer Rose
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/13 to 06/08 20 Classes Saturday 9:00am-10:30am $615/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online6 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This course is the step towards mastering the essay. You will be guided through the writing process, learning the essential components of the American high school standard writing and formatting college essays. Topics include various types of essays, structuring, and the development of paragraphs, topic sentences, thesis statements, supporting examples, grammar for academic writing, and vocabulary choices.
By the end of this course, if you pay close attention and work hard enough, you will be able to write a short essay that has a clear and supported thesis, is logically organized, and follows the correct standards in mechanics, vocabulary usage, grammar structure, and spelling of American English.
Each Essay Level and Grammar has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content!
Student Grammar/Workbooks for Essay 1B:
1. Grammar for Writing E (Grade 10)
2. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation (Continued)We may also use the following textbooks as a reference in class:
1. Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide by Laurie G. Kirszner (Author), Stephen R. Mandell (Author)
2. Developmental Exercises for A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker (Author), Wanda Van Goor (Author)Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also borrow a hard copy of the textbooks from Sunshine whenever it's still available. You may buy the Grammar for Writing E book at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:
Instructor: Julie Hlad
http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=3901/23 to 06/13 40 Classes Tuesday, Thursday 3:55pm-4:55pm $815/term No class on Mar. 26 and 28Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Math Level 1-B Syllabus and Class Plan
The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.
This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-giftedThis course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 1B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract.
Students in 1st grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 1B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 1A math with a 1A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 1B.
Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 1A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 1B. It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program.
01/15 to 06/10 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25, 27 and May 27Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Math Level 2-B Syllabus and Class Plan
The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.
This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-giftedThis course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 2B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract.
Students in 2nd grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 2B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 2A math with a 2A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 2B.
Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 2A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 2B. It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program.
Instructor: Lalith Lulla01/15 to 06/10 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 3:55pm-4:55pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25, 27 and May 27Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Math Level 3-B Syllabus and Class Plan
The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.
This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted
This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 3B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract.
As an added challenge for advanced students, we will selectively use the following Singapore Math supplementary materials in class: Singapore Math Intensive Practice (3A & 3B for Level 3) or Singapore Challenge Word Problems
Students in 3rd grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 3B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 3A math with a 3A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 3B.
Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 3A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 3B. It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program.
Instructor: Lalith Lulla(2 spots left)
01/16 to 06/06 40 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 26, 28Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Math Level 4-B Syllabus and Class Plan
The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives and prepare students for the ITBS Math test with the fundamental skills. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.
This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-giftedThis course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 4B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract.
Students in 4th grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 4B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 4A math with a 4A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 4B.
We strongly recommend the 4th-grade students who have finished math level 4B in the school year to learn the math level 5A in the coming Summer. The math level 5A class will further deepen students' math knowledge for the coming ITBS Math test in 5th grade, which is a critical test to qualify for the SUMMA program in middle school.
Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 4A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 4B. It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program.
Instructor: Lalith Lulla01/16 to 06/06 40 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:55pm-4:55pm $815/term In-person Only; No class on Mar. 26, 28Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Math Level 5-B Syllabus and Class Plan
The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.
This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 5B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract.
As an added challenge for advanced students, we will selectively use the following Singapore Math supplementary materials in class: Singapore Math Intensive Practice (5A & 5B for Level 5) or Singapore Challenge Word Problems
Students in 5th grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 5B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 5A math with a 5A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 5B.
Students who have finished the math level 5A or 5B with a final test score of 85% above should be able to start PreAlgebra to learn more advanced math for the coming middle school math placement test. Middle school math placement test is usually given to the 6th grade at the beginning of the school year, which is even more critical than the SUMMA tests.
Students who have finished math level 5A should be able to start with F1: Number to Algebra (middle school math 6/7), and students who have finished math level 5B should be able to start with F2: PreAlgebra (middle school math 7/8).
Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 5A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 5B. It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program.
04/12 to 04/28 6 Classes Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm,Sunday 5:00pm-7:00pm $315/term Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This course is designed to review PreAlgebra Math 7/8, helping students prepare for the middle school math placement test in May. It's particularly beneficial for those seeking placement in the AGS 1 class for the upcoming school year.
This class reviews concepts of Pre-Algebra and prepare students for the middle school math placement test. Successfully finishing this Pre-Algebra review course will ensure that students are ready to start AGS 1 or Algebra 1 in the Fall semester.
The review will cover:
Instructor: Lalith Lulla
Chapter 1 - Principles of Algebra
Chapter 2 - Rational Numbers
Chapter 3 - Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Exponents and Roots
Chapter 5 - Ratios, Proportions, and Similarity
Chapter 6 - Percents
Chapter 7 - Graphs and Functions
Chapter 8 - Foundations of Geometry
Chapter 9 - Two-Dimensional Geometry
Chapter 10 - Three-Dimensional Geometry
Chapter 11 - Data, Statistics, and Probability
Chapter 12 - Polynomials04/09 to 05/02 8 Classes Tuesday, Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm $240/term Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This course is designed to help students review AGS I in preparation for the middle school math placement test in May. It's especially beneficial for those aiming to enter the AGS 2 class in the upcoming school year. Mr. Connor Nelson, the former math teacher in the BSD Summa program, will be leading the class. With his extensive knowledge of the AGS I curriculum and the placement test, students can expect expert guidance for the test in this short term class.
This is a review class for AGS I. We will review all modules in AGS I Module 1-9 as shown below. The class will review the concepts and skills in each module and then use the module assessment tests to practice and find out the weakness of students to work on.
We will also enhance the AGS 1 curriculum by making up the gaps and teaching the "Factoring" skills which is missed in AGS curriculum.
Who will benefit from this class?- Students who want to skip AGS I and be qualified to take the AGS II course in the new school year
- Students who want to solidify/enhance their AGS I skills and therefore be more prepared to learn AGS II and be more successful in the future PSAT/SAT/ACT math tests.
Textbooks
1. AGS 1 Notes: https://www.mathematicsvisionproject.org/secondary-mathematics-i.html
2. AGS 1 online module tests
3. Holt Algebra 1 & Geometry online testsNote: The Holt Algebra 1 & Geometry books will be uploaded to the class page before the term starts.
AGS I Contents in Algebra I/Geometry Module 1: Sequences Chapter 1-6 in Algebra I Module 2: Linear & Exponential Functions Module 3: Features of Functions Module 4: Equations & Inequalities Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities Module 6: Transformations & Symmetry Chapter 1 & 4 in Geometry Module 7: Congruence, Construction & Proof Module 8: Connecting Algebra & Geometry Module 9: Modeling Data Statistics in PreAlgebra and Algebra I
Instructor: Connor Nelson04/06 to 05/04 10 Classes Saturday 8:30am-9:30am,Saturday 10:30am-11:30am $265/term Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This course is designed to help students review AGS II in preparation for the middle school math placement test in May. It's especially beneficial for those aiming to enter the AGS III class in the upcoming school year. Mr. Connor Nelson, the former math teacher in the BSD Summa program, will be leading the class. With his extensive knowledge of the AGS II curriculum and the placement test, students can expect expert guidance for the test in this short term class.
This is a class to review AGS II. We will review all topics in AGS II with the key concepts and skills in each module and use the module assessment tests to practice and find out the weakness of students to work on.
Who will benefit from this class?
- Students who want to skip AGS II and take the AGS III course in the new school year.
- Students who want to solidify/enhance their AGS II skills and therefore be more prepared to learn AGS III & Algebra II and be more successful in the future PSAT/SAT/ACT tests.
Textbooks
1. AGS II Notes: https://www.mathematicsvisionproject.org/secondary-mathematics-ii.html
2. AGS II online module tests
3. Holt Algebra 1 & Geometry online testsNote: The Holt Algebra 1 & Geometry books will be uploaded to the class page before the term starts.
Reference: Contents and Comparison from AGS II to Algebra I, Geometry
AGS II Contents in Algebra I/Geometry Module 1: Quadratic Functions Chapter 9, 10 in Algebra I & Piecewise Functions Module 2: Structures of Expressions Module 3: Quadratic Equations Module 4: More Functions, More Features Module 5: Geometric Figures Chapter 5-8 & 11 in Geometry & Chapter 10 in Algebra II Module 6: Similarity and Right Triangle Trigonometry Module 7: Circles from a Geometric Perspective Module 8: Circles and Other Conics Module 9: Probability In PreAlgebra and some in Algebra II
Instructor: Connor Nelson01/18 to 06/11 40 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:55pm-4:55pm $815/term No class on Mar. 26, 28Location: Online16 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts. This course is for 5th graders who are ready to learn more advanced math or 6th graders who need more support to learn the first year of PreAlgebra class in middle schools. The class aligns to Middle School Math 6/7.
Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)
Holt Mathematics California: Student Edition Course 1: Numbers to Algebra
Chapter 1 - Algebraic Reasoning
Chapter 2 - Integers
Chapter 3 - Number Theory and Fractions
Chapter 4 - Operations with Rational Numbers
Chapter 5 - Proportional Relationships
Chapter 6 - Percents
Chapter 7 - Collecting, Displaying, And Analyzing Data
Chapter 8 - Probability
Chapter 9 - Geometric Figures
Chapter 10 - Measurement and Geometry
Chapter 11 - Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php.
Instructor: Pamela Robinson01/15 to 06/10 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 6:15pm-7:45pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25, 27 and May 27Location: Online16 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class will finish the full curriculum of PreAlgebra in Winter/Spring term. It's great for middle school math placement test. Students who pass this level test can be advanced to AGS 1 or Algebra 1.
The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts.
This is the second year of PreAlgebra class, which aligns with the Middle School Math 7/8 and plus. The full course usually takes 2 semesters of one school year from Sept-Jun to complete. Students who finish this course will be ready to take the Algebra 1 or AGS 1 course.
Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)
Holt Mathematics California: Student Edition Course 2: Pre-Algebra
PreAlgebra A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 5 from Sep to Dec.
Chapter 1 - Principles of Algebra
Chapter 2 - Rational Numbers
Chapter 3 - Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Exponents and Roots
Chapter 5 - Ratios, Proportions, and Similarity
PreAlgebra B starts from Chapter 5 and covers Chapters 6 to 12 from Jan. to June.
Chapter 6 - Percents
Chapter 7 - Graphs and Functions
Chapter 8 - Foundations of Geometry
Chapter 9 - Two-Dimensional Geometry
Chapter 10 - Three-Dimensional Geometry
Chapter 11 - Data, Statistics, and Probability
Chapter 12 - Polynomials
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Lalith Lulla01/16 to 06/06 40 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 6:15pm-7:15pm $815/term No class on Mar. 26, 28Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts.
This is the second year of PreAlgebra class, which aligns with the Middle School Math 7/8 and plus. The full course usually takes 2 semesters of one school year from Sept-Jun to complete. Students who finish this course will be ready to take the Algebra 1 or AGS 1 course.
F2: PreAlgebra B is the second term of the F2: PreAlgebra course, following F2: PreAlgebra A. It's usually taught in the winter/spring term.
Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)
Holt Mathematics California: Student Edition Course 2: Pre-Algebra
PreAlgebra A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 5 from Sep to Dec.
Chapter 1 - Principles of Algebra
Chapter 2 - Rational Numbers
Chapter 3 - Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Exponents and Roots
Chapter 5 - Ratios, Proportions, and Similarity
F2: PreAlgebra B starts from Chapter 5 and covers Chapters 5 to 12 from Jan. to June.
Chapter 5 - Ratios, Proportions, and Similarity
Chapter 6 - Percents
Chapter 7 - Graphs and Functions
Chapter 8 - Foundations of Geometry
Chapter 9 - Two-Dimensional Geometry
Chapter 10 - Three-Dimensional Geometry
Chapter 11 - Data, Statistics, and Probability
Chapter 12 - Polynomials
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Lalith Lulla01/17 to 06/12 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25, 27 and May 27Location: Online10 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class will continue the Algebra 1 from Chapter 6, and finish the full Algebra 1 curriculum in Winter/Spring term.
The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts.
The goal of this course is to study and solidify students' Algebra 1 (AGS II part of Algebra) knowledge before taking the Geometry class. The full course takes 2 semesters, or one school year, from Sept-Jun to complete.
F3: Algebra 1-B is the second course of the F3: Algebra 1 series, following F3: Algebra 1-A. It's usually scheduled in the winter/spring term. Students who finish this course are ready to start F4: Geometry
Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)
Holt Mathematics California Algebra 1, Student Edition
F3: Algebra 1-A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 5 from Sep to Dec.
Chapter 1 - Foundations of Algebra
Chapter 2 - Equations
Chapter 3 - Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Functions
Chapter 5 - Linear Functions
F3: Algebra 1-B starts from Chapter 6 and covers Chapters 6 to 12 from Jan. to June.
Chapter 6 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 7 - Exponents and Polynomials
Chapter 8 - Factoring Polynomials
Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations
Chapter 10 - Rational Functions and Equations
Chapter 11 - Radical and Exponential Functions
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Leah Hoff02/05 to 06/12 36 Classes Monday,Wednesday 6:15pm-7:15pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25 and 27Location: Online10 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class will finish the full Geometry curriculum in Winter/Spring term.
The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to geometry and related concepts.
This is a fast-paced Geometry class. Students who finish this course will complete the Geometry parts in AGS 1 and AGS II. Together with completion of Algebra 1 course, students will be ready to take AGS III or Algebra 2
Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)
Holt Mathematics California Geometry, Student Edition
The Fall term will cover Chapters 1 to 5 from Sep to Dec.
Chapter 1 - Foundations for Geometry
Chapter 2 - Geometry Reasoning
Chapter 3 - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Chapter 4 - Triangle Congruence
Chapter 5 - Properties and Attributes of Triangles
The Spring term will cover Chapters 6-12 from Jan. to June.
Chapter 6 - Polygons and Quadrilaterals
Chapter 7 - Similarity
Chapter 8 - Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Chapter 9 - Extending Perimeter, Circumference, and Area
Chapter 10 - Spatial Reasoning
Chapter 11 - Circles
Chapter 12 - Extending Transformational Geometry
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Leah Hoff01/25 to 06/13 20 Classes Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 28Location: Online3 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts.
The full course of F5: Algebra II takes 2 semesters of one school year, from Sept-Jun to complete. F5: Algebra II B is the second course of the F5: Algebra II, following F5:Algebra II A. It's usually scheduled in the winter/spring term. Students who finish this class are ready to take the F6: PreCalculus or ready to prepare for the SAT math test.
Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)
Holt Mathematics California Algebra 2, Student Edition
F5: Algebra II A covers Chapters 1 to 6 from Sep to Dec.
Chapter 1 - Foundations For Functions
Chapter 2 - Linear Functions
Chapter 3 - Linear Systems
Chapter 4 - Matrices
Chapter 5 - Quadratic Functions
Chapter 6 - Polynomial Functions
F5: Algebra II B covers Chapters 7-14 from Jan. to June.
Chapter 7 - Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 8 - Rational And Radical Functions
Chapter 9 - Properties And Attributes Of Functions
Chapter 10 - Conic Sections
Chapter 11 - Probability And Statistics
Chapter 12 - Sequences And Series
Chapter 13 - Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 14 - Trigonometric Graphs And Identities
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
01/15 to 06/10 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25, 27 and May 27Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AGS 1B is the second half of the course AGS 1, which is scheduled in the Winter/Spring term.
We teach the AGS I class using the Holt California Algebra I / Geometry curriculum to build up the fundamental concepts and skills in the series that AGS I requires, with much more in-depth understanding. We also use the AGS I curriculum to ensure the class aligns with the required skills in AGS I.
Who will benefit from this class?
- Students taking AGS I class in school but need more support to learn AGS I systematically with clear instruction and more in-depth understanding.
- Students who want to prepare for the skip-level math placement test for the following school year.
Textbooks: (free to rent for the duration of the course)
Algebra I / Geometry Holt California Edition; AGS I supportive material
AGS 1A will cover Modules 1 to 5 from Sept to Dec in 14 classes.
Module 2: Linear & Exponential Functions
Module 3: Features of Functions
Module 4: Equations & Inequalities
Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities
AGS 1B will cover Modules 6-9 and Reviews from Jan-Jun in 20 classes.
Review Modules 1-5
Module 6: Transformations & Symmetry
Module 7: Congruence, Construction & Proof
Module 8: Connecting Algebra & Geometry
Review Modules 1-9
Reference: Contents Comparison from AGS I to Algebra I, Geometry
AGS I Contents in Algebra I/Geometry Module 1: Sequences Chapter 1-6 in Algebra I Module 2: Linear & Exponential Functions Module 3: Features of Functions Module 4: Equations & Inequalities Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities Module 6: Transformations & Symmetry Chapter 1 & 4 in Geometry Module 7: Congruence, Construction & Proof Module 8: Connecting Algebra & Geometry Module 9: Modeling Data Statistics in PreAlgebra and Algebra I To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment tests at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Connor Nelson(waiting-list)
01/15 to 06/10 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25, 27 and May 27Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AGS 2B is the second course of AGS 2, which is usually scheduled in the Winter/Spring term. Students who finish this course will be ready to take the AGS 3 course next year.
AGS 2 is the full school year curriculum. This is the supportive/enhanced AGS II class taught in a different way. We are teaching AGS II at sunshine using the Holt California Algebra I / Geometry curriculum to build up the fundamental concepts and skills in the sequence that AGS I requires, with much more in-depth understanding. We also use the AGS II curriculum to ensure the class is aligning with the topics in AGS II.
Who will benefit from this class?
- Students who are taking AGS 2 at school but need more support to learn AGS 2 systematically with clear instruction and more in-depth understanding.
- Students who want to learn ahead of what they are learning at school to prepare for the skip-level math placement test for the next school year.
Textbooks:
Algebra I / Geometry Holt California Edition;
AGS II supportive materials.
Note: All class materials and books are offered in PDF files via the class page.
Below are the topics in AGS II taught in the normal school year.
AGS 2A covers Modules 1 to 4 from Sep to Dec in 14 weeks
Module 2: Structures of Expressions
Module 4: More Functions, More Features
AGS 2B covers Modules 5-9 from Jan-Jun in 20 classes.
Module 6: Similarity and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Module 7: Circles from a Geometric Perspective
Module 8: Circles and Other Conics
Review Modules 1-9
Reference: Contents and Comparison from AGS II to Algebra I, Geometry
AGS II Contents in Algebra I/Geometry Module 1: Quadratic Functions Chapter 9, 10 in Algebra I & Piecewise Functions Module 2: Structures of Expressions Module 3: Quadratic Equations Module 4: More Functions, More Features Module 5: Geometric Figures Chapter 5-8 & 11 in Geometry & Chapter 10 in Algebra II Module 6: Similarity and Right Triangle Trigonometry Module 7: Circles from a Geometric Perspective Module 8: Circles and Other Conics Module 9: Probability In PreAlgebra and some in Algebra II To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment tests at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Connor Nelson02/08 to 06/20 20 Classes Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm $815/term Location: Online3 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AGS 3B is the second course of AGS 3, which is usually scheduled in the Winter/Spring term. Students who successfully finish this Algebra 2 /AGS 3 course are ready to take the F5: PreCalculus or ready to prepare for the SAT math test.
AGS 3 is the full school year curriculum. This is the supportive/enhanced AGS 3 class taught in a different way. We are teaching AGS 3 at sunshine using the Holt California Algebra 2 curriculum to build up the fundamental concepts and skills in the sequence that AGS 3 requires, with much more in-depth understanding. We also use the AGS 3 curriculum to ensure the class is aligning with the topics in AGS 3.
Who will benefit from this class?
- Students who are taking AGS 3 at school but need more support to learn AGS 3 systematically with clear instruction and more in-depth understanding.
- Students who want to learn ahead of what they are learning at school to prepare for the skip-level math placement test for the next school year.
Textbooks:
- Holt Mathematics California Algebra 2, Student Edition
- AGS III Assessment tests from MVP
AGS 3A covers Chapters 1 to 6 from Sept. to Dec.
Chapter 1 - Foundations For Functions
Chapter 2 - Linear Functions
Chapter 3 - Linear Systems
Chapter 4 - Matrices
Chapter 5 - Quadratic Functions
Chapter 6 - Polynomial Functions
AGS 3B covers Chapters 7-14 from Jan. to June.
Chapter 7 - Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 8 - Rational And Radical Functions
Chapter 9 - Properties And Attributes Of Functions
Chapter 10 - Conic Sections
Chapter 11 - Probability And Statistics
Chapter 12 - Sequences And Series
Chapter 13 - Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 14 - Trigonometric Graphs And Identities
The topics in AGS III align with Algebra 2 (see below).
AGS III Contents in Algebra II Module 1: Functions and Their Inverses Chapter 1-6 in Algebra II Module 2: Logarithmic Functions Module 3: Polynomial Functions Module 4: Rational Expressions and Functions Module 5: Modeling with Geometry Chapter 10 in Geometry Module 6: Modeling Periodic Behavior Chapter 7-12 in Algebra II Module 7: Trig. Functions Equations & Identities Module 8: Modeling with Functions Module 9: Statistics To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment tests at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Joanne Rees01/22 to 06/12 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25 and 27Location: Online15 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Pre-Calculus is a one school year math curriculum that studies polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, with applications to problems in mathematics and the sciences. Successfully completing this course will prepare students for Chemistry, Physics, advanced math classes in high school, and the SAT Math Level 2 subject test.
The full course takes 2 semesters, or one school year, from Sept-Jun to complete. F6: PreCalculus B is the second course of the PreCalculus series, following F6: PreCalculus A. It's usually scheduled in the winter/spring term.
Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)
Holt Mathematics Precalculus
The Spring term will cover Chapters 5-11 from Jan-Jun in 20 weeks.
Chapter 5 - Analytic Trigonometry
Chapter 6 - Additional Topics in Trigonometry
Chapter 7 - Linear System and Matrices
Chapter 8 - Sequences, Series, and Probability
Chapter 9 - Topics in Analytic Geometry
Chapter 10 - Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions
Chapter 11 - Limits and an Introduction to Calculus
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Alina Tudorica04/06 to 05/04 5 Classes Saturday 9:00am-11:00am $315/term Location: Online20 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AP Calculus AB Exam Prep class
Reviews concepts and skills covered in AP Calculus AB. This class prepares AP and IB students getting ready for AP exam in May.
Class Material and Textbook:
1. Barron's AP Calculus Review
2. Practice Assignment from College Board
Instructor: Sunil Thapa04/06 to 05/04 5 Classes Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm $465/term Location: Online20 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AP Calculus BC Exam Prep class
This class reviews concepts and skills covered in AP Calculus AB & BC for students who are preparing for the AP Calculus BC test. This class prepares AP and IB students getting ready for AP exam in May.
Class Material and Textbook:
1. Barron's AP Calculus Review
2. Practice Assignment from College Board
Instructor: Sunil Thapa01/19 to 06/16 25 Classes Anyday 9:00am-9:00pm $390/ Location: Online17 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AoPS Intermediate Algebra is the math foundation class for advanced math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond the school-based Algebra II curriculum.
Intermediate Algebra A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 9
Intermediate Algebra B starts from Chapter 10 and covers Chapters 10 to 20
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra
The topics in this book include the following: advanced quadratics, polynomials, conics, general functions, logarithms, clever factorizations and substitutions, systems of equations, sequences, and series, symmetric sums, advanced factoring methods, classical inequalities, functional equations, and more.
This comprehensive textbook is the follow-up to the acclaimed Introduction to Algebra textbook. It covers Algebra 2 and topics in Precalculus, as well as advanced topics such as problem-solving strategies required for success on the AMC and AIME competitions.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Manny Norse01/19 to 06/16 40 Classes Anyday 9:00am-9:00pm $465/ Location: Online17 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AoPS Intermediate Algebra is the math foundation class for advance math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond school-based Algebra II curriulum.
Intermediate Algebra A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 9
Intermediate Algebra B starts from Chapter 10 and covers Chapters 10 to 20
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra
The topics in this book include the following: advanced quadratics, polynomials, conics, general functions, logarithms, clever factorizations and substitutions, systems of equations, sequences, and series, symmetric sums, advanced factoring methods, classical inequalities, functional equations, and more.
This comprehensive textbook is the follow-up to the acclaimed Introduction to Algebra textbook. It covers Algebra 2 and topics in Precalculus, as well as advanced topics such as problem-solving strategies required for success on the AMC and AIME competitions.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Manny Norse(1 spot left)
01/02 to 06/07 37 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 4:00pm-4:55pm $815/term No class on Feb. 6, 8 and Mar. 26, 28 and Apr. 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 7.Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class will continue to finish the Beast Academy 2B from Chapter 5, and then learn through 2C and 2D.
Prerequisites: Completion of Beast Academy 3A and 3B.
There are 4 books in Beast Academy Level 2: 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D. This class covers the winter/spring term and the third and fourth books in the series (3C and 3D).
- BA Level 3C includes chapters on variables, division, and measurement.
- BA Level 3D includes chapters on fractions, estimation, and area.
Beast Academy is published by Art of Problem-Solving as an introduction to their rigorous middle school and high school textbooks. It's a comprehensive curriculum for grades 2-5. Each level consists of a Guide book (a fully-illustrated textbook written in an engaging, comic-book style) and a Practice book (a workbook providing hundreds of exercises, problems, puzzles, and games to reinforce the lessons from the Guide).
The guides utilize many everyday contexts and visual representations to encourage children to think deeply and understand what they’re learning. This encourages a diminishment of rote learning and an increase in applying mathematics to various situations.
The materials cover core fundamentals and then present these fundamentals at a deeper and more challenging level than a typical elementary-school math curriculum. The problem sets are explicitly designed to help students develop the mental grit to handle AMC and Math Olympiad problems and later tackle the kind of non-trivial open questions that real mathematicians work on.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
Instructor: Angela Norse01/02 to 06/06 37 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 5:00pm-5:55pm $815/term No classes on Feb. 6, 8 and Mar. 26, 28 and Apr. 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 7.Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Prerequisites: Completion of Beast Academy 3A and 3B.
There are 4 books in Beast Academy Level 2: 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D. This class covers the winter/spring term and the third and fourth books in the series (3C and 3D).
- BA Level 3C includes chapters on variables, division, and measurement.
- BA Level 3D includes chapters on fractions, estimation, and area.
Beast Academy is published by Art of Problem-Solving as an introduction to their rigorous middle school and high school textbooks. It's a comprehensive curriculum for grades 2-5. Each level consists of a Guide book (a fully-illustrated textbook written in an engaging, comic-book style) and a Practice book (a workbook providing hundreds of exercises, problems, puzzles, and games to reinforce the lessons from the Guide).
The guides utilize many everyday contexts and visual representations to encourage children to think deeply and understand what they’re learning. This encourages a diminishment of rote learning and an increase in applying mathematics to various situations.
The materials cover core fundamentals and then present these fundamentals at a deeper and more challenging level than a typical elementary-school math curriculum. The problem sets are explicitly designed to help students develop the mental grit to handle AMC and Math Olympiad problems and later tackle the kind of non-trivial open questions that real mathematicians work on.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
Instructor: Angela Norse(2 spots left)
01/02 to 06/06 37 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 6:00pm-7:15pm $995/term No classes on Feb. 6, 8 and Mar. 26, 28 and Apr. 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 7.Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Prerequisites: Completion of Beast Academy 4A and 4B.
There are 4 books in Beast Academy Level 2: 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D. This class covers the winter/spring term and the third and fourth books in the series (4C and 4D).
- Beast Academy 4C covers factors, fractions, and integers
- Beast Academy 4D covers fractions, decimals, and probability
Beast Academy is published by Art of Problem-Solving as an introduction to their rigorous middle school and high school textbooks. It's a comprehensive curriculum for grades 2-5. Each level consists of a Guide book (a fully-illustrated textbook written in an engaging, comic-book style) and a Practice book (a workbook providing hundreds of exercises, problems, puzzles, and games to reinforce the lessons from the Guide).
The guides utilize many everyday contexts and visual representations to encourage children to think deeply and understand what they’re learning. This encourages a diminishment of rote learning and an increase of applying mathematics to various situations.
The materials cover core fundamentals and then present these fundamentals at a deeper and more challenging level than a typical elementary-school math curriculum. The problem sets are explicitly designed to help students develop the mental grit to handle AMC and Math Olympiad problems and later tackle the kind of non-trivial open questions that real mathematicians work on.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
Instructor: Angela Norse(2 spots left)
01/03 to 06/07 37 Classes Wednesday,Friday 4:00pm-5:15pm $995/term No classes on Feb. 7, 9 and Mar. 27, 29 and Apr. 24, 26 and May 1, 3, 8Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Prerequisites: Completion of Beast Academy 5A and 5B.
There are 4 books in Beast Academy Level 2: 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D. This class covers the winter/spring term and the third and fourth books in the series (5C and 5D).
- Beast Academy 5C covers sequences, ratios/rates, and decimals
- Beast Academy 5D covers percents, square roots, and exponents
Beast Academy is published by Art of Problem-Solving as an introduction to their rigorous middle school and high school textbooks. It's a comprehensive curriculum for grades 2-5. Each level consists of a Guide book (a fully-illustrated textbook written in an engaging, comic-book style) and a Practice book (a workbook providing hundreds of exercises, problems, puzzles, and games to reinforce the lessons from the Guide).
The guides utilize many everyday contexts and visual representations to encourage children to think deeply and understand what they’re learning. This encourages a diminishment of rote learning and an increase in applying mathematics to various situations.
The materials cover core fundamentals and then present these fundamentals at a deeper and more challenging level than a typical elementary-school math curriculum. The problem sets are explicitly designed to help students develop the mental grit to handle AMC and Math Olympiad problems and later tackle the kind of non-trivial open questions that real mathematicians work on.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
Instructor: Angela Norse(waiting-list)
01/03 to 06/07 37 Classes Wednesday 6:15pm-7:45pm,Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm $1215/term No classes on Feb. 7, 9 and Mar. 27, 29 and Apr. 24, 26 and May 1, 3, 8Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AoPS curriculum enhances school-taught learning at the problem-solving and advanced levels. It is also the foundation of competition math.
This full course takes 2 semesters, or one school year, from Sept-June to complete.
PreAlgebra A (fall term) includes a thorough exploration of the fundamentals of arithmetic, including fractions, exponents, and decimals. We introduce beginning topics in number theory and algebra, including common divisors and multiples, primes and prime factorizations, basic equations and inequalities, and ratios.
PreAlgebra B (winter/spring term) includes percents, square roots, exploration of geometric tools and strategies, topics of discrete mathematics and statistics, and a discussion of general problem-solving strategies.
PreAlgebra prepares students for the rigors of algebra and also teaches students problem-solving techniques to prepare them for prestigious middle school math contests such as MATHCOUNTS, MOEMS, and the AMC 8.
Textbook:
The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions and explanations to these problems. Important facts and powerful problem-solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 1000 problems.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
Instructor: Angela Norse(waiting-list)
01/15 to 06/10 40 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $815/term No class on Mar. 25, 27 and May 27Location: Online12 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AoPS Intro to Algebra is the math foundation class for advanced math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond the school-based Algebra curriculum.
Algebra A (fall term) starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 10.
Algebra B (winter/spring term) starts from Chapter 11 and covers Chapters 11 to 22.
Textbook: Introduction to Algebra
The topics in this book include the following: Exponents and radicals, linear equations and inequalities, ratios and proportions, factoring quadratics, complex numbers, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions and explanations to these problems. Important facts and powerful problem-solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 1000 problems.
This book can serve as a complete Algebra I course, and also includes many concepts covered in Algebra II. Middle school students preparing for MATHCOUNTS, high school students preparing for the AMC, and other students seeking to master the fundamentals of algebra will find this book an instrumental part of their mathematics libraries.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
Instructor: Christopher Dupuis01/15 to 06/10 20 Classes Monday 5:30pm-7:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 27 and May 27Location: Online8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.AoPS Geometry is the math foundation class for advanced math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond the school-based Geometry curriculum.
Geometry A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 9
Geometry B starts from Chapter 10 and covers Chapters 10 to 19
Textbook: Introduction to Geometry
The topics in this book include the following: similar triangles, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, funky areas, power of a point, three-dimensional geometry, transformations, introductory trigonometry, and more.
The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions and explanations to these problems. Important facts and powerful problem-solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 900 problems.
This book serves as a complete geometry course and is ideal for students who have mastered basic algebra, such as solving linear equations. Middle school students preparing for MATHCOUNTS, high school students preparing for the AMC, and other students seeking to master the fundamentals of geometry will find this book an instrumental part of their mathematics libraries.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Instructor: Tyler Bortel01/25 to 06/13 20 Classes Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 28Location: Online8AoPS Intermediate Algebra is the math foundation class for advanced math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond the school-based Algebra II curriculum.
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra
The topics in this book include the following: advanced quadratics, polynomials, conics, general functions, logarithms, clever factorizations and substitutions, systems of equations, sequences, and series, symmetric sums, advanced factoring methods, classical inequalities, functional equations, and more.
This comprehensive textbook is the follow-up to the acclaimed Introduction to Algebra textbook. It covers Algebra 2 and topics in Precalculus, as well as advanced topics such as problem-solving strategies required for success on the AMC and AIME competitions.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
01/13 to 06/08 20 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This Math Competition class for grades 4-6 will focus on learning and practicing problem-solving skills with the materials from all the following 3 contests. Students enrolled in this class will be invited to the online adaptive learning system for the Math League contest.
Math Olympiad stimulates enthusiasm and a love for mathematics. It teaches strategies for problem-solving and developing mathematical flexibility in solving problems.
Math League expands on basic math concepts taught in schools by using more challenging questions and word problems, requiring students to use critical thinking to complete each question accurately and in a timely manner. All questions must be finished in the allotted time, and due to this constraint, the course focuses on practical strategies to quickly and accurately answer these types of questions.
Math Kangaroo is a great way to introduce elementary school students to the world of competitive math. It is an interactive, prize-based competition consisting of puzzles and logic-type problems. Math Kangaroo is open to students in grades 1 - 12; the competition offers 24 problems to be solved within 75 minutes for grades 1-5 and 30 questions for students in grades 5 and up.
Instructor: Leah Hoff01/18 to 06/06 20 Classes Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 28Location: Online12 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.MathCounts is a national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests. It provides engaging math programs to middle school students to build confidence and improve attitudes towards math and problem-solving. This class mainly works on the school and regional level of MathCounts problems.
The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. The contest is held in November every year and for students in grades 8 and below.
This class is designed to learn the common problem-solving strategies for both competitions and also working on the previous years of competition for practice. By the end of the class, students will have been exposed to hundreds of MathCounts/AMC 8 test questions to help them to succeed.
The focus of this class is on test-taking strategies and critical thinking skills. Most students have the basic knowledge they need to take the competition, so our philosophy is to help students in the other requirements of the competition, namely, accuracy and speed. The test-taking strategies taught in this class will help students not only in the competitions but also in the future for taking other tests inside and outside of school (such as the SAT and ACT).
Prerequisites: Students have completed AGS I or Algebra I. For great achievements in the competitions, students find that AoPS Algebra class helps a lot along with this competition class.
Note: The class materials used for this class are not repeated in 2 years. So students may join this class multiple times in 2 years to refine their competition skills.
Instructor: Christopher Dupuis02/17 to 06/08 15 Classes Saturday 5:00pm-6:30pm $675/term No class on Mar. 30 and May 25Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are nationwide tests administered by the Mathematical Association of America that qualify you for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). Only those with top scores will be invited to take the AIME. The MAA recommends 9th and 10th graders take the AMC 10, and 11th and 12th graders take the AMC 12. You can take the AMC 10 and/or 12 multiple times.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 each have 25 questions. You have 75 minutes for the entire exam. Note that you don't need to get all of the questions right to get a qualifying score. You just have to do better than most of the other students taking the exam! Keep that in mind as you come up with a strategy for the test.
You need to be in the top 5% of scorers on the AMC 12 or the top 2.5% of scorers on the AMC 10 to qualify, so the vast majority of people who take the AMC exams don't qualify. But, if you do qualify, you can take the American Invitation Mathematics Examination, or AIME.
If you do well on the AIME, you can qualify for the US Mathematical Olympiad. The top scorers from that competition then have the opportunity to train to be on the US team that competes at the International Math Olympiad. (You can find more info on this process over at the Mathematical Association of American website .)
It's a long process to get to the IMO, and very few students make it that far. But even just taking the AIME can set you apart in the college admissions process, especially if you are interested in engineering programs. Along with a high GPA and strong SAT/ACT scores, taking the AIME is a way to signal to colleges you have superior math and problem-solving skills.
This course will help students to be more ready for do well on AMC 10/12 tests. We will use customized materials for different topics in the competition and also use many previously AMC 10/12 questions both in class and for homework.
07/08 to 08/16 33 Hours Anyday 9:00am-8:00pm $235/term Location: Online17AoPS Geometry is the math foundation class for advance math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond school-based Geometry curriulum.
This Course is designed for those students that have already taken the full-year course, but need additional practice and instruction. We will not cover the entire book but review all of the most important concepts.
Additionally, we will implement vigorous material and tests to enhance the curriculum and ensure students are mastering the materials.
Textbook: Introduction to Geometry
The topics in this book include the following: similar triangles, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, funky areas, power of a point, three-dimensional geometry, transformations, introductory trigonometry, and more.
The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions and explanations to these problems. Important facts and powerful problem-solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 900 problems.
This book serves as a complete geometry course and is ideal for students who have mastered basic algebra, such as solving linear equations. Middle school students preparing for MATHCOUNTS, high school students preparing for the AMC, and other students seeking to master the fundamentals of geometry will find this book an instrumental part of their mathematics libraries.
To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php
Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.
Instructor: Manny Norse01/21 to 01/30 5 Classes Tuesday,Thursday,Sunday 6:00pm-8:00pm $315/term Location: Online5American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is a multiple choice exam. The questions in AIME are roughly in order of increasing difficulty. The early questions are much easier than olympiad questions.
Any student who scores in the top 2.5% on the AMC 10, or in the top 5% on the AMC 12 is invited to take the AIME.
If you do well on the AIME, you can qualify for the US Mathematical Olympiad. The top scorers from that competition then have the opportunity to train to be on the US team that competes at the International Math Olympiad. (You can find more info on this process over at the Mathematical Association of American website .)
If you took the AMC 10, you'll compete in the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO). Students who took the AMC 12 will compete in the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). The top roughly 200 participants from AMC 12 and AIME qualify for the USA Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO), while the top roughly 200 participants from the AMC 10 and AIME qualify for the USA Junior Mathematics Olympiad (USAJMO).
It's a long process to get to the IMO, and very few students make it that far. But even just taking the AIME can set you apart in the college admissions process, especially if you are interested in engineering programs. Along with a high GPA and strong SAT/ACT scores, taking the AIME is a way to signal to colleges you have superior math and problem-solving skills.
This course will help students to be more ready for do well on the AIME and USAMO tests. We will use customized materials for different topics in the competition and also use many previously AIME/USAMO questions both in class and for homework.
Instructor: Peng Lin01/17 to 06/05 20 Classes Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 27Location: Online8Middle School Science Bowl
Launched in 1991, the National Science Bowl (NSB) is a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school and middle school students. Students will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and to be tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, energy, and math. The winner of the academic portion of the Regional Science Bowl wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington DC to compete in the National Science Bowl.
This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about science and engineering to show off their talents in this academic competition. In preparing for the middle school Science Bowl Competition, schools will select students to form teams in the fall and train the teams for regional competition in February.
This class will lead students to go through several STEM Texts and practice with middle school sample questions provided by the National Science Bowl (NSB), preparing students for their school's Science Bowl team selection in the coming Fall. Students may also find out their favorite science subject to go deeper in the future.
This class will focus on the topics of Physical science, Earth and Space Science, Energy, and Mathematics.
04/03 to 06/12 11 Classes Wednesday 4:30pm-6:00pm $415/term Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.Course Objective: This class is a Biology and Chemistry class for Middle school students. After this class, students will be ready to take the high school level Biology or Chemistry. This class also help students to prepare middle school Science Bowl in the subjects of Biology and Chemistry.
The course will begin with biology topics in Fall term and then continute to Chemistry topics in Winter Spring term. The class will focus on the following topics:
- Biology: Cells, Genetics & Evolution, Heredity, and Human Biology
- Chemistry: Matter, Periodic Table, and Bonding
The curriculum is flexible per student background and interests.
Prerequisite: PreAlgebra
Textbooks:
Life Science by Prentice Hall (for Biology);
Physical Science by Prentice Hall (for Chemistry)The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
01/12 to 06/07 20 Classes Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 29 and May 24Location: Online8Course Objective: This is a one year course for students who want to learn more advanced science and prepare for high school AP physics. The curriculum is corresponding to the first-year high school STEM physics. It's a great class for students who have learned advanced math therefore use math to solve complex and interesting real-world problems.
(1) To build a solid conceptual understanding of physics.
(2) To apply math skills to solve Physics problems.
(3) To prepare students for AP/IB Physics classes in High School.Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Stem Physics B will continue from Stem Physics A. It will cover Units 2-6 in about 20 weeks.
Textbook: Conceptual Physics
Unit 1: Mechanics
Chapter 2-3: Equilibrium and Linear Motion
Chapter 4-6: Newton's Laws of Motion
Chapter 7-9: Momentum and Energy
Chapter 10-14: Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
Chapter 15-16: Special RelativityUnit 2: Properties of Matter
Chapter 17: Atomic Nature of Matter
Chapter 18-20: Solids, Liquids, GasUnit 3: Heat
Chapter 21-23: Heat Transfer
Chapter 24: ThermodynamicsUnit 4: Sound and Light
Chapter 25-27: Waves, Sound, Light
Chapter 28-31: Color, Reflection, Lenses
Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 32-35: Static and Current Electricity
Chapter 36-37: Magnetism and Electromagnetic InductionUnit 6: Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Chapter 38: The Atom and the Quantum
Chapter 39: The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
Chapter 40: Nuclear Fission and FusionWe will use a few weeks for the final review and test.
Text Books: (Free rental from Sunshine library)
The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
01/16 to 06/04 20 Classes Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm $615/term No class on Mar. 26Location: 15320 NW Central Dr. Ste D6 Room 1This is a new course to teach AP Physics Mechanics, with a focus to prepare for F=MA exam by practice on F=MA exam problems. The Course is designed to finish in one school year from Sep to May.
Prerequisite:
1. Calculus (Easy version, could parallel taking it at Sunshine, text 503-915-2956 for detail)
2. Have finished the Copceptual Physics Mechanics units
3. Be motivated to work on F=MA problems.Textbooks:
1. Customized teaching material in class
2. 5th edition of Halliday, Resnick, and Krane’s Physics Volume 1
3. Morin’s Problems and Solutions in Introductory Mechanics
4. Past years of F=MA examsNote: The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.
Reference Information:
Our Teaching Philosophy: "Teaching Physics in the right way is hard, and finding the right teachers is even harder. Teaching formulas is very easy, but that does not help in understanding the concepts, and good physics is all about concepts. F=ma focuses a lot on conceptual depth."
The pathway to International Physics Olympiad:
F=MA -> USA Physics Olympiad -> Physics Team -> IPhOOur Course Sequence to qualify for USA Physics Olympiad:
1. PreAlgebra -> Introduction to Physics;
2. Algebra1 -> Conceptual Physics, at least the mechanics units
3. Algebra 1 plus Basic Trigonometry or Algebra2 -> AP Physics 1+2 plus F=MA practice;
4. Calculus (Easy version is ok)-> AP Physics C Mechanics plus more F=MA Practice01/21 to 06/16 20 Classes Sunday 9:00am-10:30am $615/term No class on Mar. 31 and May 26Location: 15320 NW Central Dr. Ste D6 Room 2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.This class is specially designed for students who want to learn more LEGO Robotics. This class will cover the basics to intemediate skills of building and programming in LEGO Robotics. Students will learn to follow building instructions to construct robots, as well as design their own robots and programs to complete a variety of tasks using the LEGO Robotics. This class is also a good starting class to prepare students for the Robotics Compeition Team - FLL Explorer Team.
We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can help children become even better scientists! Robotics is a great way to inspire students to learn about math, science, and technology!
We will use the following toolkits in our classroom:
1. The last tool kits of LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set:
2. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit for Kids, Award-Winning STEM Learning Toy
We are looking forward to starting the LEGO Robotics adventure with you!
Instructor: Jerry Sherrard01/21 to 06/16 20 Classes Sunday 10:30am-12:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 31 and May 26Location: 15320 NW Central Dr. Ste D6 Room 2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can help children become even better scientists! Robotics is a great way to inspire students to learn about math, science, and technology!
This class is specially designed for the online live class and is for students who already have some knowledge about LEGO EV3 Robotics and coding. This class will cover the basics of building and programming in LEGO Robotics. Through hands-on learning, students will learn to follow building instructions to construct robots, as well as design their own robots and programs to complete a variety of tasks using the amazing LEGO EV3 Mindstorms Educationtional Robot Toolkit.
We will use the following toolkits in our classroom:
LEGO EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Core Set 45544
We are looking forward to starting the LEGO Robotics adventure with you!
Instructor: Jerry Sherrard01/21 to 06/16 20 classes Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm $815/term No class on Mar. 31 and May 26Location: 15320 NW Central Dr. Ste D6 Room 2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can help children become even better scientists! Robotics is a great way to inspire students to learn about math, science, and technology!
This class is specially designed for the online live class and is for middle school students who want to explore the fun with LEGO EV3 MindStorm Robotics and Coding. This class will cover the basics of building and programming in LEGO Robotics. Through hands-on learning, students will learn to construct robots, as well as design their own robots and programs to complete a variety of tasks using the amazing LEGO EV3 Mindstorms Educationtional Robot Toolkit.
We will use the following toolkits in our classroom:
LEGO EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Core Set 45544
We are looking forward to starting the LEGO Robotics adventure with you!
