Class Description CM101 – Intermediate Contest Math (Grades 5-6)

Contest Math 101 – CM101 Intermediate Contest Math
Grade 5-6

  • Recommended Grades: 5-6
  • Fee (per semester): $649

2026 Spring – CM101B

CM101B

Session 1 (In-Person) *

Instructor: Mrs. H
Saturday 12:30 – 2:30PM CST
Dates: Jan 31 – May 2
No Class Date: Feb 14, March 14

CM101B

Session 2 (Online) **

Instructor: Morgul
Saturday 12 – 2PM CST
Dates: Jan 31 to April 25
No Class Date: March 14

2025 Fall – CM101A

CM101A

Session 1 (In-Person) *

Instructor: Ms. H
Saturday 12:30 – 2:30PM CT
Dates: Sept 6 to Nov 29
No Class Date: Nov 22

CM101A

Session 2 (Online) **

Instructor: Morgul
Saturday 12 – 2PM CST
Dates: Sept 6 to Nov 29
No Class Date: Nov 22

* Printed class notes available in class. Homework available immediately after each class until 3 months after the last day of class in Canvas. In-person classes have no recording.
** All class materials including recordings (viewing only) are available immediately after each class until 3 months after the last day of class in Canvas

CM101 TA Office Hour (Online)

Homework Solutions: Written homework solutions are available right after each homework submission and video homework solutions are available in Canvas after the homework due date.
Online TA Session: Students may sign up for a 15-minute, one-on-one online TA session each month. Before bringing homework questions to TA office hours, students are expected to review the posted solutions. Only bring questions if clarification is still needed after reviewing those materials. Other general questions related to class material are also welcome.

Optional Date/Time: Wednesday 7PM – 8PM Central Time or Friday 6PM – 7PM Central Time

Email info@momentumlearning.org to schedule the TA session no later than 3:00 PM on the day before your chosen date.

In the email subject line, please include the class title, student name, and desired date.
Example: CM101 – Student Name – Feb 18th Wednesday

Class Description: This one-year (two semesters) course is intended for students who enjoy solving challenging mathematical problems while expanding their knowledge beyond regular classroom settings.

As our other problems solving courses, this is not a boot camp for any particular competition. However, students who participate our programs perform well in them. Students will not only learn arithmetic calculations but they will also be introduced to problem solving skills that will help them excel and build a strong foundation in math and science. This class helps young students master fundamental math concepts with practice and challenges.

Time Required: Students are expected to attend the weekly 2-hr lecture and the optional weekly 30-minute TA session where the teacher will go over each week’s homework problems and answer any questions students might have. Students are expected to spend around 1-1.5 hours on homework problems each week.

Who should take this course: Students who would like to improve their problem solving skills to prepare for future math competitions

Recommended Grades: 5-6

Max Class Size: 12

Note: After you add CM101 to your cart, you will be on the waiting list until it is approved by our staff (usually within one business day). If the student is in 4th Grade or below, the student will need to take the qualifying test first unless you have finished both CM100A and CM100B. After it is approved, you will receive an invoice. If it is not approved or if we need any additional information, we will contact you via email or phone.

CM101A Fall Topics:

Multiplication

  • Times Table
  • Review of Multiplication Facts
  • Multiplying Big Numbers
  • Perfect Squares
  • Exponents
  • Word Problems

Division

  • Division Concepts
  • Multiplication and Division
  • Divisibility
  • Remainders
  • Order of Operations
  • Word Problems

Fractions

  • Comparing Fractions
  • Adding Fractions
  • Subtracting Fractions
  • Mixed Numbers
  • Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
  • Multiplying Fractions
  • Dividing Fractions

Decimals

  • Reading and Comparing Decimals
  • Adding and Subtracting Decimals
  • Converting Decimals to Fractions
  • Repeating Decimals
  • Word Problems (Ratios and Rates, Conversion Factors)

Number Theory

  • Factors and Divisors
  • Prime Numbers
  • Prime Factorization
  • LCM and GCF

CM101B Spring Topics:

  • Week 1: Arithmetic Review
  • Week 2: Exponents/Factors
  • Week 3: Perfect Square / Square Root / Perfect Cube / Cube Root
  • Week 4: Estimating / Comparing Square Roots / Pythagorean Theorem
  • Week 5: Negative Numbers
  • Week 6: Integers
  • Week 7: Subtracting Integers / Distributive Property
  • Week 8: Multiplying and Dividing Integers
  • Week 9: Solving Equations
  • Week 10: Word Problems
  • Week 11: Ratios and Rates
  • Week 12: Area / Perimeter