featherhead Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 My nephew is in grade 6 in public school, but capable of high school level math. My sister would love to homeschool him, but it just isn't possible. If she was able to give him a program to work on after school, what would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 What exposure has he had to math enrichment? I would start with AoPS prealgebra book if he has not had any math enrichment because it lays a nice foundation. He can go as fast as he want to self studying that book. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featherhead Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Last school year he was involved in a after school online program. He was competing against high school students. Otherwise I'm not sure that his teachers have ever been able to challenge him in math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featherhead Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 An example that my sister gave me yesterday... He just did a test (contest maybe?) in school. It was a thirty minute test with thirty questions. The teacher told them that the brightest kids usually don't quite finish the test, and often get some questions wrong. My nephew told his mom that he finished the test in ten minutes with zero mistakes. Now of course, it is possible that he embellished a bit, but not necessarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Definitely AoPS. AoPS materials were written for high-performing students. AoPS will also give a personal recommendation based on a student's math experience and problem solving/contest experience. The site includes student forums, online classes, videos for some texts, Alcumus (free online problem solving practice), For The Win (online competition), and on and on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 eIMACS would be another possible option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featherhead Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thanks! I will pass those suggestions along to my sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 An example that my sister gave me yesterday... He just did a test (contest maybe?) in school. It was a thirty minute test with thirty questions. The teacher told them that the brightest kids usually don't quite finish the test, and often get some questions wrong. My nephew told his mom that he finished the test in ten minutes with zero mistakes. Now of course, it is possible that he embellished a bit, but not necessarily. He could be that fast :) MathCounts is 30 questions in 40 minutes for the sprint round. Maybe email your sister this PDF for him. https://www.mathcounts.org/sites/default/files/u49/1617%20HB%20WITHOUT%20SOLUTIONS%20%28No%20Cover%29%20-%20FINAL.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featherhead Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Cool, thanks! We are in Canada, so I'm not sure we can do it, but he will still enjoy the practice stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 What exposure has he had to math enrichment? I would start with AoPS prealgebra book if he has not had any math enrichment because it lays a nice foundation. He can go as fast as he want to self studying that book. Don't worry if he's already had pre-algebra. There is plenty to chew in this book even if he is working at a high school level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 We are in Canada, so I'm not sure we can do it, but he will still enjoy the practice stuff. Since he is in Canada, pass him my favourite U of Waterloo's links for math. Might be too early for your nephew to think about but my hubby really enjoyed his undergraduate exchange program at U of Waterloo. http://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/past_contests.html http://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/events/mathcircle_presentations_gr6.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'd also suggest AoPS pre-Algebra. Don't worry, it is hard. Tell sister to order both the Textbook and the Solutions book (they will need the latter) and make sure they know about the great videos that accompany the book on the AoPS website and the Alcumus questions online. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featherhead Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks! I passed all this info on to her. If I didn't have five of my own kids (oldest in grade four and youngest three months old) I would love to take on the job of teaching him. Unfortunately I'm busy enough as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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