Ivyclimbers 2024 Summer Courses

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Math Course 1 – Challenge Math for Elementary Students -Level I 

This course is designed for students in grades 2-4, who seek learning more challenging mathematics content than they typically encountered in their math classroom, and who would like to build up a solid problem-solving foundation for future math competitions.  The content will be organized to emphasize on the proper implementation of the Common core mathematic standards, focusing on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and real-world applications to inspire students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of mathematics.  Brain-teasing patterns, sequences, and puzzles with numbers, shapes and figures, number sense and speed math skills and some mathematic contest (Math Kangaroo, AMC8 and others) level problems are included. This course will not only enhance students understanding of mathematical concepts but will also inspire students’ interest in mathematic through solving challenging questions of varying levels of difficulty and type. 

Teacher – Dr. Shu Feng 

Monday  7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Central Time 

Location: Online via Zoom – meeting room information will be sent to students. 

Dates:  6/3,6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1,7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5

Tuition : $400

 

Math Course 2 – Challenge Math for Elementary Students -Level II 

This course is designed for students in grades 5-6, who seek learning more challenging mathematics content than they typically encountered in their math classroom, and who would like to build up a solid problem-solving foundation for future math competitions.  The content will be organized to emphasize on the proper implementation of the Common core mathematic standards, focusing on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and real-world applications to inspire students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of mathematics.  Brain-teasing patterns, sequences, and puzzles with numbers, shapes and figures, number sense and speed math skills and some mathematic contest (Math Kangaroo, AMC8 and others) level problems involving fraction, decimal, percent, ratio and probability, data analysis, algebra, and Geometry are included. This course will lead the students to take the challenge! – Not only deepens students understanding of mathematical concepts, but also inspire students’ interest through solving challenging and thought-provoking problems. 

Teacher – Dr. Shu Feng 

Wednesday  7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Central Time 

Location: Online via Zoom – meeting room information will be sent to students. 

Dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7,8/14

Tuition : $400

 

Course Title: AP Calculus AB/BC

Instructor: Dr. Juanjuan Cao

Course Description: AP Calculus AB/BC is a college-level course that covers topics in differential and integral calculus. The course emphasizes a deep understanding of calculus concepts, applications, and problem-solving techniques. Students will learn to analyze functions, calculate derivatives and integrals, and apply calculus to real-world situations.

Units of Study:

1. Limits and Continuity
2. Differentiation Techniques
3. Applications of Derivatives
4. Integration and Accumulation of Change
5. Differential Equations
6. Applications of Integration
7. Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions
8. Sequences and Series

Course Materials:

1. AP Calculus AB/BC preparation textbook
2. Online resources and interactive tools

Prerequisite: Successful completion of precalculus.

Course Duration: The course is a comprehensive 8-week program, with classes held twice a week for a total of 16 sessions. Each session is 90 minutes long.

Course Schedule: every Friday 7:30-9:00pm (CT) and Monday 7:30 – 9:00pm (CT)     06/07/2024-07/29/2024

Tuition: $960

 

AMC 8 Preparation Course

This course will consist of classes, once a week (could be on weekend or weekday evening), 90 minutes for each. We can start early June and finish by mid-August.

The AMC 8 is designed to challenge students and encourage problem-solving, critical thinking,

and mathematical reasoning. While these topics represent the core of the syllabus, the actual

questions on the exam can vary in terms of difficulty and the specific concepts tested. This

course prepares students for the AMC 8 through reviewing and practicing past AMC 8 exams

and working on problem-solving skills through various math resources. The topics include:

 

1. Arithmetic: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ration, and proportion,

exponents

2. Algebra: basic algebraic expressions, solving equations, word problems involving algebra
3. Geometry: Properties of geometric shapes, perimeter and area, similarity and congruence, coordinate geometry
4. Number Theory: prime numbers, divisibility, factors and multiples, and number pattern
5. Counting and Probability: counting techniques and probability of events

Lesson duration: 12 Lessons

Time: every Sunday 7pm – 8:30pm and Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm   

Dates: 6/2, 6/5, 6/9, 6/12, 6/16, 6/19, 6/23, 6/26, 6/30, 7/3, 7/7, 7/10

Tuition: $720

 

AP Physics 1 – College Board

College Board AP Physics 1 is designed to introduce students to the principles of algebra-based physics. The course focuses on developing students’ understanding of key physics concepts and their ability to apply those concepts to solve problems. The AP Physics 1 exam consists of two main sections: 1). Multiple-Choice Section: This section assesses students’ understanding of the course content and their ability to analyze and interpret information; 2). Free-Response Section: This section requires students to apply their knowledge to solve problems and demonstrate their understanding of experimental design. The exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest possible score. Colleges and universities may grant credit or advanced placement to students who earn high scores on the AP Physics 1 exam.

This course prepares students for the AP Physics 1 exam, the topics will cover:

1. Kinematics: Position, velocity, and acceleration, representations of motion
2. Dynamics: systems, the gravitational field, contact forces, Newton’s First Law, Newton’s Third Law and free-body diagrams, Newton’s Second Law, applications of Newton’s Second Law
3. Circular Motion and Gravitation: gravitational force, gravitational field/acceleration, inertial vs. gravitational mass, centripetal acceleration vs. centripetal force, uniform circular motion
4. Energy: open and closed systems, energy, work and mechanical energy, conservation of energy, the work–energy principle, and power
5. Momentum: momentum and impulse, representations of changes in momentum, conservation of linear momentum
6. Simple Harmonic Motion: period of simple harmonic oscillators, energy of a simple harmonic oscillator
7. Torque and Rotational Motion: rotational kinematics, torque and angular acceleration, angular momentum and torque, conservation of angular momentum

 

Class duration: 14 lessons

Time: every Thursday 7:30pm-9pm and Sunday 9am – 10:30am.

Dates: 6/13, 6/16, 6/20, 6/23,  6/27, 6/30, 7/7, 7/11,7/14, 7/18, 7/21,7/25, 7/28, 8/1

Tuition: $840

 

Digital SAT Prep Course – Reading and Writing Only

CS Course 1: Introductory Java Programming – Introduction to  AP CS-A Java

Instructor: Dr. Karpoor Shashidhar

 In this course, we will explore the basics of programming in the Java language. This course should prepare you for the AP Computer Science A exam. Some topics we will study include Variables and Operators, Input and Output, Methods, Conditionals and Logic, Loops, Arrays, Strings, brief Overview of Objects and Classes etc. We will also immerse ourselves in the mechanics of programming – running, testing, and debugging. The book we will be using for the course is “Think Java, How to Think Like a Computer Scientist” by Allen Downey and Chris Mayfield. This class is suitable for students in grades 7-11. Previous experience in computer science is not required.

Objectives: Our course for middle school and high school students exposes them to introductory and intermediate computer science concepts to build a foundation for further studies and exploration of computer science.

• This course will prepare you for the AP Computer Science A exam.
• This course will prepare you with essential programming tools and data analysis techniques that can be applied to individual research projects. This will strengthen your application to highly selective academic enrichment programs.
• Students who are interested in preparing for local and national competitions, including the USA Computing Olympiad. Students who gain the ability and knowledge to succeed in these competitions are successful in applications to selective universities and are well prepared for internships at leading technology companies.

Class Schedule: Sunday 2:30-4:00pm Central Time

Dates:   6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4

Tuition : $600

 

CS Course 2: Introduction to  Python – Introductory Python Programming

Instructor: Dr. Karpoor Shashidhar

In this course, we will explore the basics of programming in the Python language. Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose, object-oriented programming language. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python’s design philosophy emphasizes code readability and is a fun and awesome first language to learn. We start off with basic concepts of programming. Some topics we will study include Variables and Operators, Input and Output, Functions, Conditionals and Logic, Loops, Strings, brief Overview of Objects and Classes etc. We will also immerse ourselves in the mechanics of programming – running, testing, and debugging. The book we will be using for the course is “Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist” by Allen Downey. This class is suitable for students in grades 7-11. Previous experience in computer science is not required.

Objectives
Our course for middle school and high school students exposes them to introductory and intermediate computer science concepts to build a foundation for further studies and exploration of computer science.

• This course will prepare you with essential programming tools and data analysis techniques that can be applied to individual research projects. This will strengthen your application to highly selective academic enrichment programs.
• Students who are interested in automating mundane tasks can do so effectively with Python, which is a fast, scripting, prototyping language.
• Students who are interested in preparing for local and national competitions.
• Students who gain the ability and knowledge to succeed in these competitions are successful in applications to selective universities and are well prepared for internships at leading technology companies.

Class Schedule: Sunday 4:00-5:30pm Central Time

Dates: 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4

Tuition : $600

 

CLASS: Summer preAP Chemistry Class

Class Schedule: 8:30am-10:30am CST on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 6/15-07/29, with possible makeups on Aug. 5/7/9.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: Suitable for students who have not taken any chemistry before and are not taking AP Chemistry at school. It supplies the fundamental information about topics that will be covered in AP chemistry. After completing this class, students will have a solid foundation for taking AP Chemistry.

HOURS: 18 classes, each 2 hours long.

Tuition: $60/class * 18 classes= $1080

TEXTBOOK: An ebook will be supplied. Students are welcome to buy the hard copy.

INSTRUCTIONS: The class will be taught remotely using ZOOM. If you will be absent, please let me know in advance. I can provide a recording of the class to help catch up.

TESTS: There are five exams and students will take them out of the classroom and we will go over during the lecture.

TRIAL: Upon request, an video of previous trial class (~50 minutes) will be offered.

 

Class	Topics	Class	Topics
1	Chapter 1. Measurements and Calculations	10	Chapter 9. Energy
2	Chapter 2. Matter	11	Chapter 10. Modern Atomic Theory
3	Chapter 3. Elements, Atoms, and Ions	12	Chapter 11. Chemical Bonding
4	Chapter 4. Nomenclature	13	Chapter 11. Chemical Bonding
5	Chapter 5. Chemical Reaction	14	Chapter 12. Gases
6	Chapter 6. Reactions in Aqueous Solution	15	Chapter 13. Liquids and Solids
7	Chapter 7. Chemical Composition	16	Chapter 14. Solutions
8	Chapter 7. Chemical Composition	17	Chapter 15. Acids and Bases
9	Chapter 8. Chemical Quantities	18	Chapter 15. Acids and Bases

 

CLASS: AP Chemistry Class 1A+1B

Class Schedule and Plan: This class is divided into two parts

– 1A Summer (20 classes): 06/17-08/09. The class will be held 6:30-8:30pm CST on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There are 23 classes scheduled and 3 will be canceled based on teacher’s travel plan. In addition, one-hour free Q/A session per week will be offered.

– 1B Fall (15 classes): 09/08-12/22. The class time is 6:30-8:30pm (CST) on Sundays.

1A + 1B = 1A + 2B = complete AP class

– Students can register 1A alone, or 1A+1B with 2 free classes. It is also possible for one to switch to 2B in the fall.

Tuition: 1A only: $70/class * 20 classes= $1400

Tuition: 1A+1B:  $70/class * (35 classes – 2 class discount) = $2310

– A separate AP Exam Review class (10 classes) will be offered in the middle of February for those who will take AP Exam in May. The review will focus on how to answer Free-Response-Questions (FRQ), based on my experience as AP Chemistry Exam Reader.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENS: Suitable for students who will start AP Chemistry in the fall. Since we start earlier in summer, our pace is faster than that at school. Students will have more opportunity to digest information and then better performance. Many of our former students got into National Exam at USNCO, without special preparation, and a few even got into national top 150. During 2017-2020, 60% of our students got 5 in AP and 30% of them got 4.

HOURS: 35 classes overall and 2 hours each class.

TEXTBOOK: An ebook will be supplied. Students are welcome to buy the hard copy.

INSTRUCTIONS: The class will be taught remotely using ZOOM. If you will be absent, please let me know in advance. I can provide a recording of the class to help catch up. It is possible for local students to be in person.

TESTS: There are seven exams and students will take them out of the classroom and we will go over during the lecture.

TRIAL: Upon request, an video of previous trial class (~40 minutes) will be offered.

		Topics
1A	1	Chapter 1. Chemical Foundations
	2	Chapter 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
	3	Chapter 3. Stoichiometry
	4	Chapter 4. Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
	5	Chapter 5. Gases
	6	Chapter 6. Thermochemistry
	7	Chapter 7. Atomic Structure and Periodicity
	8	Chapter 8. Bonding: General Concepts
	9	Chapter 9. Covalent Bonding: Orbitals
1B	10	Chapter 10. Liquids and Solids
	11	Chapter 11. Properties of Solutions / Review 10-11
	12	Chapter 12. Chemical Kinetics
	13	Chapter 13. Chemical Equilibrium / Review 12-13
	14	Chapter 14. Acids and Bases
	15	Chapter 15. Applications of Aqueous Equilibria
	16	Chapter 16. Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy
	17	Chapter 17. Electrochemistry

 

 CLASS: AP Chemistry Class 2A+2B

Class Schedule and plan: This class is divided into two parts:

– 2A Summer (15 classes): 07/16-08/15. The class will be held 6:00-8:00pm CST on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Possible makeup dates are 08/20,22,27,29. In addition, one-hour free Q/A session per week will be offered.

– 2B Fall (20 classes):09/07-02/01. The class time is 6:30-8:30pm (CST) on Saturdays.

2A + 2B = complete AP class

– Students can register 2A alone, or 2A+2B with 2 free classes.

Tuition: 2A only: $70/class * 15 classes= $1050

Tuition: 2A+2B:  $70/class * (35 classes – 2 class discount) = $2310

– A separate AP Exam Review class (10 classes) will be offered in the middle of February for those who will take AP Exam in May. The review will focus on how to answer Free-Response-Questions (FRQ), based on my experience as AP Chemistry Exam Reader.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: Suitable for students who will start AP Chemistry in the fall. Since we start earlier in summer, our pace is faster than that at school. Students will have more opportunity to digest information and then better performance. Many of our former students got into National Exam at USNCO, without special preparation, and a few even got into national top 150. During 2017-2020, 60% of our students got 5 in AP and 30% of them got 4.

HOURS: 35 classes overall and 2 hours each class.

TEXTBOOK: An eBook will be supplied. Students are welcome to buy the hard copy.

INSTRUCTIONS: The class will be taught remotely using ZOOM. If you will be absent, please let me know in advance. I can provide a recording of the class to help catch up. It is possible for local students to be in person.

TESTS: There are seven exams and students will take them out of the classroom and we will go over during the lecture.

TRIAL: Upon request, an video of previous trial class (~40 minutes) will be offered.

		Topics
2A	1	Chapter 1. Chemical Foundations
	2	Chapter 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
	3	Chapter 3. Stoichiometry
	4	Chapter 4. Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
	5	Chapter 5. Gases
	6	Chapter 6. Thermochemistry
	7	Chapter 7. Atomic Structure and Periodicity
2B	8	Chapter 8. Bonding: General Concepts
	9	Chapter 9. Covalent Bonding: Orbitals
	10	Chapter 10. Liquids and Solids
	11	Chapter 11. Properties of Solutions / Review 10-11
	12	Chapter 12. Chemical Kinetics
	13	Chapter 13. Chemical Equilibrium / Review 12-13
	14	Chapter 14. Acids and Bases
	15	Chapter 15. Applications of Aqueous Equilibria
	16	Chapter 16. Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy
	17	Chapter 17. Electrochemistry

 

 

CLASS: USNCO A+B

Class schedule and plan:

This class includes two parts:

A (18 classes in summer): Review topics taught in AP, teach topics skipped in AP, practice local exams from past years, go through most important topics in Organic Chemistry.

Classes will be 4-6pm CST on Saturdays and 6-8pmCST on Sundays between June 15 and August 18. Possible makeup date is 08/31. Each week, one lecture is about organic chemistry, and the other is about the USNCO.

B (22 classes in Fall): Study a list of selected topics from Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Polymer and practice USNCO National Exams.

Classes will be 7-9pm CST on Fridays, between September 6 and February 28.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: Suitable for motivated students who have completed AP Chemistry with 5 and are willing to commit time and efforts for USNCO. Over the last 3-4 years, we have had many students qualified for National Exam and more than ten got USNCO High Honor Award (nationally top 1-50), USNCO Honor Award (nationally top 51-150), Honorable mentioned (nationally top 151-200), as well as USNCO summer camp (top 20) and won IChO Gold and Bronze Medal.

HOURS: 40 classes. 2 hours each class. Register A+B together with 2 free classes.

A only: $75/class * 18 classes= $1350

A+2B:  $75/class * (40 classes – 2 class discount) = $2850

INSTRUCTIONS: The class will be taught remotely using ZOOM. If one will be absent, please let me know in advance. I can supply the video for catching up.

 

Class	Topics
1-9	General Chemistry Topics and Topics 1-9 in Local Exams
10-18	Selective Topics
19-27	Topic 10 in Local Exam and Part I in National Exams
28-35	Part II in National Exams
37-40	Part III in National Exams