During the summer, most parents default to enrolling their child in a general summer camp or sports clinic, but what if there was an option for kids to explore an academic interest and build a competitive edge in the classroom? 

The Sylvan Learning Center of Richmond is introducing Math Edge — a new activity this summer for kids to build math skills and avoid summer learning loss.

Designed for kids in grades one through five, Math Edge helps nurture students’ natural math ability and builds on core math concepts in a fun, kid-friendly learning environment alongside other kids with similar interests. Well-trained teachers manage the small sessions of 12 students or less and offer encouragement, motivation and rewards in an effort to foster independent learning and encourage students to set personal goals. Math Edge is a unique learning experience that also allows students to build camaraderie with a small group of their peers. 

“There are few opportunities for young students to cultivate their passion for math outside of the classroom, particularly in the younger grades. With a growing demand for students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), it’s important to get them engaged now, our goal with Math Edge is to help foster a love of math when kids are young, helping to lay the foundation for a competitive edge in middle school and even beyond to a potential job in a STEM-related field.”

Steve Green, owner, Sylvan Learning Center of Richmond

Students interested in the Math Edge program need to take a qualifying assessment at the Richmond Sylvan Center to ensure that they are performing at grade level. The assessment will also provide students with an accurate starting point to begin the Math Edge program. From there, students will advance through the program track, which aligns to Common Core standards, in a low-stress setting at their own pace.

Math Edge will be offered in Richmond Sylvan Center at least three days a week initially during afternoon and evening hours. The program starts at $149 per month with two sessions per week and unlimited access to games and premium educational content through Sylvan’s online portal, mySylvan.

For more information on Richmond Sylvan’s Math Edge enrichment program, please contact Lisa Branner Stickley at 804-744-8002, email address sylvansouthside@gmail.com, or visit the Sylvan website.

This article is sponsored by Richmond Sylvan Learning Center

NEW CAMPS!

• New Fit 4 Algebra Camp: Did you know algebra is the foundation to your child’s success in high school and beyond? Algebra is the gateway for not only higher-level math and science skills, but it is also crucial to success in college and in future careers.  Our Fit 4 Algebra Summer Camp will strengthen your child’s confidence in math and get him or her in tip-top shape for algebra!

The Fit 4 Algebra Camp provides:

• Concentration on benchmark skills

• Personal attention in collaborative environment

• Fun learning activities

Register online for these dates: 7/10/12 9:30AM – 7/19/12 11:30AM

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• New Richmond Writing Camp: Sylvan’s Writing Summer Camp will help your child learn strategic and creative writing techniques to boost confidence not only in Language Arts, but in all subject areas. Our expert teachers coach your child through an array of engaging writing activities, including creating original websites, stories, and articles and your child will walk away with a published journal to showcase his or her work. Sylvan Writing Camp provides your child with:

• Composing and editing several types of materials

• Practice real-world writing applications

Register for these dates online: 7/24/12 9:30AM – 8/23/12 11:30AM

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Solve This Problem I (grades 4-5) : Math Problem-Solving – Your child will become a confident, analytical thinker &  problem solver. Students  explore many options to solve problems and discuss their tactics with the group.

• Review the problem-solving process: Understand, Plan, Solve, and Look Back.

• Learn & apply multiple problem-solving strategies such as: Draw a Picture, Find a Pattern, Work Backward, and Solve a Simpler Problem.

• Solve different types of word problems.

Register for these dates online: 7/9/12 9:30AM – 7/23/12 11:30AM

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• Read Ahead (Pre-K and Kindergarten) : Build early reading skills!

-Recognize and write capital and lowercase letters.

-Build listening comprehension strategies.

-Increase book awareness.

Register for these dates online: 7/9/12 1PM – 8/8/12 3PM

Also including SAT Classes: Richmond students prepping for the SAT’s can take advantage of these summer courses:

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  SAT Math Prep Session I

-Review Arithmetic and Applied Arithmetic portions of the SAT.

-Includes content review, strategy tips and homework.

Register for this course: Saturdays 10A-12P  7/14/12,  7/21/12, 7/28/12, 8/4/12.

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• SAT Math Prep Session II

-Review Geometry portion of the SAT.

-Includes content review, strategy tips and homework.

Register for this course: Saturdays 10A-12P  8/11/12, 8/18/12, 8/25/12, 9/8/12 (NO CLASS LABOR DAY WEEKEND 9/1/12)

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