2024 Spring Online Contest Math Classes
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Our contest math classes span the academic year, consisting of two semesters (Fall and Spring). Each week, students attend two-hour lecture sessions.
Additionally, we offer weekly homework TA sessions for classes CM101 through CM401. For CM500 – CM602, weekly lectures will be conducted, accompanied by comprehensive written and video solutions for all homework problems.
Why should we take contest math and school math classes together?
Given that our contest math classes encompass challenging material, students may find it difficult to stay abreast of the curriculum at times. Therefore, we advise our students to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals (school math) in advance. This proactive approach facilitates smoother comprehension and application of the more intricate concepts presented in our contest math classes.
- For students taking CM101/200, they can also take Number Sense at the same time.
- For students taking CM201, they can also take Algebra 1 at the same time.
- For students taking CM301, they can also take Geometry at the same time.
- For students taking CM401, they can also take Algebra 2 at the same time.
Intro to Counting & Probability
Instructor: Michelle Nal
Monday 6:30 – 8PM CST
Dates: March 4 to April 8 (5 Classes)
No Class Date: March 11
Grades: 5 -7
Fee: $199
MATHCOUNTS Prep
Lecture Instructor: Michelle Nal
Saturday 6:30 – 8:30PM CST
Lecture: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Homework TA Session
Friday Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
Time: 6 – 7M CST
Mock Test Review: Saturday 6:30-8:30PM CST (Feb 3)
Fee: $449
AIME Intermediate
Instructor: Burridge, Ph.D.
Tuesday Jan 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 7 – 9PM CST
Homework Session
Saturday Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 4 – 5PM CST
Tuition: $379
AIME Advanced
Instructor: Osman Nal, Ph.D.
Sunday Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 2 – 4PM CST
No Homework Session
Written and video solutions will be provided
Tuition: $379
Registration Fee: $40 non-refundable registration fee per student (Fall 2023 – Summer 2024)
We offer free qualifying tests for CM101-CM401. For higher level classes, we use AMC/AIME score to decide the placement.
CM100-201: If your grade falls within the recommended range, you are exempt from the qualifying test. Otherwise, you must take the qualifying test unless you have successfully completed two semesters of the preceding course. For instance, if you’ve completed both the fall and spring semesters of CM101A and CM101B respectively, you are eligible to enroll in CM200 without the need for a qualifying test, regardless of your grade level.
CM301-CM701
Official scores from the AMC8/10/AIME exams are mandatory. In the absence of official scores, new students who lack the necessary testing scores may take the CM301 and CM401 tests instead.
CM101B
Session 1
Instructor: Dr. Paytakov
Sunday 5 – 7PM CST
Dates: Feb 4 to April 28
No Class Date: March 10
Grades: 5-6
Fee: $649
CM101B
Session 2
Instructor: Dr. Paytakov
Wednesday 6 – 8PM CST
Dates: Feb 7 – May 1
No Class Date: March 13
Grades: 5-6
Fee: $649
CM401B
Session 1
Instructor: Michelle Nal
Sunday 5 – 7PM CST
Dates: Feb 4 to April 28
No Class Date: March 10
Prerequisite: AMC8 19+
Fee: $869
CM401B
Session 2
Instructor: Burridge, Ph.D.
Tuesday 7 – 9PM CST
Dates: Feb 6 – April 30
No Class Date: March 12
Prerequisite: AMC8 19+
Fee: $869
CM500B
Instructor: Osman Nal, Ph.D.
Sunday 4:30 – 6:30PM CST
Dates: Feb 4 to April 28
No Class Date: March 10
Prereq: AMC10 95+
Fee: $939
CM501B
Instructor: Michelle Nal / Osman Nal, Ph.D.
Tuesday 7 – 9PM CST
Dates: Feb 6 – April 30
No Class Date: March 12
Prereq: AIME Qualifier
Fee: $939
CM600B
Instructor: Osman Nal, Ph.D.
Sunday 2 – 4PM CST
Dates: Feb 4 to April 28
No Class Date: March 10
Prereq: JMO Index 170+ (AIME 5+)
Fee: $979
CM601B
Instructor: Osman Nal, Ph.D.
Wednesday 7 – 9PM CST
Dates: Feb 7 – May 1
No Class Date: March 13
Prereq: JMO Index 200+ (AIME 8+)
Fee: $979
CM701B
Instructor: Osman Nal, Ph.D.
Monday 7 – 9PM CST
Dates: Feb 5 – April 29
No Class Date: March 11
Prereq: JMO/AMO Qualifier (AIME 8+)
Fee: $999
$40 non-refundable registration fee per student (Fall 2023 – Summer 2024)
$25 early bird discount per student (not per class) if paid by November 30, 2023
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Not to brag, but we are proud to announce that the top 10 spots in Houston MATHCOUNTS chapter students were students at Momentum Learning. We’ve also had 8 of our student’s secure spots in the competitive Math Olympiad Program (MOP). We applaud our 240+ students who have qualified for AIME and 60+ students who have qualified for USA(J)MO. We also congratulate our teams for winning ARML, the February HMMT, CMIMC, MATHCOUNTS, and PUMaC.
Reviews
D. Guan
I have gone to classes at Momentum Learning for the past 4 years and it has been essential to my success in USACO and AMC contests. I was originally a complete beginner in both competitive programming and math but was able to qualify for the USAJMO and USACO National Training Camp through the high-quality and rigorous classes there. Without the help of amazing and supportive Momentum Learning teachers including Dr. Nal, Mrs. Nal, and Dr. Ming, I would not have been able to reach my potential. I wholeheartedly recommend Momentum Learning classes to anybody wanting to excel at math or computer science.
Z. Wang
I decided to try taking some Momentum Learning classes after hearing about them online. I am originally from Idaho, and the resources for learning competition math are very limited. I was the top student in the state, but online I could see that other states and areas would have many more opportunities to grow. After sitting through the first class, it was clear to me how passionate the teachers were about their fields. The lectures were fun, enlightening, and best of all impactful. Dr. Nal and Ms. Nal really inspired me to find a career in math and to continue doing competitive mathematics in the future. If your child is aspiring to become a mathematician, this program could be life-changing. 10/10.
J. Xie
Momentum Learning took me from a kid who was struggling to get a double-digit score on the AMC 8 to a JMO, USAMO, and USACO Gold Qualifier. I highly recommend their Competition Math and Competitive Programming classes - Dr. Nal, Mrs. Nal, and Dr. Ming, among others, provide rigorous, concise, quality instruction that has helped me and many others learn at rates unlike anything before. The material they teach and cover is extremely useful in a competitive setting, in addition to being original and guaranteed to work your brain. Their classes are undoubtedly the most effective and consistent courses I have ever taken - I'd give Momentum Learning 6 stars if I could.
D. Yu
I started taking Momentum Learning classes since 6th grade, and every single class I have taken has taught me so much about math and science. The teachers are very kind and eager to teach, and it is this passion that also inspires me to learn new things and become better academically. Momentum Learning is not just a great place to learn, but also a great community of learners. I have met people and teachers that relate a lot to me and through the process of talking to them, I have learned more things in these classes than I have learned anywhere else. Without Momentum Learning, I wouldn't know half the things about math and science I now know. Some of my favorite teachers, including Mrs. Nal and Dr. Nal, have taught me some things that I will remember for the rest of my life. They make me eager to learn new things, as well as explore ideas that I would never dream about knowing had they not told me about them. To anyone who wants to learn new things, I would strongly recommend they take Momentum Learning classes.
J. Zhao
Amazing teachers! My son has been taking classes from Momentum Learning and he has improved so much. Before Momentum, he was taking competition math classes from other places. But what a difference after we found Momentum. The classes are clearly structured from the beginner level and up. We just finished CM301 which is the perfect level for us. No other places in Houston can even remotely match what Momentum Learning offers. Last November, my son scored high on AMC8 and now he's very self-motivated. We are very grateful!
Kevin
Dr. Nal had taught me exceptionally well in the course of Advanced Algebra. In the online class, it was very interactive and students were able to connect with others and the teacher. Dr. Nal increased my interest and enthusiasm in math with his unique and fun style of teaching. I will return to learn even more with Dr. Nal.
G. Judy
We went to the winter camp last year and it was amazing. We have been to several other math camps and this is absolutely the best out of all. Dr. Nal's class was very fun and full of inspiration. The front desk was also very helpful. My son wanted to use his cellphone during lunch break, but I was afraid that he would use it during the class. The receptionist kindly offered to keep the phone during class time and return it to my son during lunch break. It turned out to work perfectly! I strongly recommend Momentum Learning!
Y. Lou
My son attended the winter camp and the online course from Momentum. He loves it, especially Dr. Nal. He said he never had a class taught in such a fun way yet very helpful to improve his math competition performance. Dr. Nal also helped him built up his confidence and interest in math. I can't thank more for what we received from Dr. Nal. I highly recommend Momentum Learning for all kids who have an interest in Math and want to improve their math competition performance.
A. Ali
With excellent teachers and wonderful staff, Momentum Learning is truly one of the finest teaching institutions in Sugar Land. All 3 of my kids learned under Mrs.Nal, Dr. Nal, and their coworkers. It's the best learning experience of their life. I highly recommend Momentum Learning!
A. He
Momentum learning is a great place to learn competition math and has personally helped me get into USAJMO. The teachers are responsive and kind as well as knowledgeable and prompt to answer questions.
A. Sharma
Momentum Learning has helped me immeasurably with improving my skills in contest math. I have found both their online and in person camps to be very well taught and helpful. The teachers are always willing to help, and create a positive environment for the students to learn. With their help I was able to improve my contest scores drastically, and develop a newfound interest in math.
R. Wang
I have been taking Momentum Learning’s courses for four years now. My experience has been awesome since day one, and it only gets better every year. All of the teachers are super helpful and friendly, and the homework always supplements their teaching very well. What I particularly enjoy about Momentum Learning is the positive and high energy, yet laid back learning environment they provide, which has enabled me to develop problem-solving skills while having tons of fun doing it. Moreover, the material taught during each class has been engaging and stimulating, showing the thorough planning from the teachers and staff behind the scenes. In addition, I often got to solve problems and share experiences with the other students, many of whom have become my close friends. Overall, Momentum Learning has been a life-changing experience for me, and I would highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys math or science.
Questions? We Are Here to Help.
Easy answers to some common questions.
Our structured curriculum is focused on teaching students and improving their problem-solving skills. The main goal is not to prepare for any specific competition, though mastering the knowledge will help students do well in math contests. Students should take classes based on their current level, rather than where they want to be. You need to learn how to walk before you can run, regardless of how old you are.
CM200 focuses on basic pre-algebra knowledge and CM201 covers the material in more depth (harder contest math questions). We may use easier AMC8 and MATHCOUNTS questions in CM200 and harder ones in CM201.
In this case, we would recommend your child take CM200 first. CM200 will help bridge the knowledge from elementary school math to middle school Pre-Algebra. Many important Pre-Algebra topics will be covered in CM200, such as Ratios and Rates, Percents, Prime Factorization, etc. Without a solid foundation, it will be difficult for students to adequately learn the concepts covered in CM201.
Yes, in addition to Middle School Pre-Algebra, basic knowledge about Geometry, Combinatorics, and Number Theory will be covered as well.
If your AIME score is 5-6, we would advise you to take CM501 which covers medium difficulty AIME-level content. CM601/602 mostly covers problems similar to the last 6 questions on AIME. Students will find the class very challenging (and maybe even frustrating) if they don’t have the proper foundation.
The goals and the content covered in these two classes (CM601 vs CM701) are completely different. CM601/602 focus on computational math and will help students improve their AIME scores. CM701/702 are proof-based classes that will help students improve their performance on contests such as USA(J)MO (and it will indirectly help improve their AIME scores). For students who are not certain if they will qualify for USA(J)MO next year, we encourage them to improve their AIME score first by taking CM601/602. For those who really want to improve both, they can take CM601/602 and CM701/702 simultaneously.
The focus of CM201A (fall) is on Pre-Algebra (at the contest level), Numbery Theory, and some Combinatorics. The focus of CM201B (spring) is on Geometry and Combinatorics. We go beyond the basic school curriculum. We use more difficult problems to help students understand concepts and teach them how to apply techniques.
Most 6th graders should probably take CM201. However, if you have mastered middle school Pre-Algebra, you may consider CM301.We also recommend you take our free qualifying test to determine the right class.
If the student is not in grade 7 or higher, you will not see this class listed after you log into the student’s profile. Very few 6th graders will be approved to take this class. You must send an email to info@momentumlearning.org to get approval and our staff will manually add the class for you.
Yes, topics covered in this class will help students solve medium level (15-22) AMC10 questions and easier AIME questions. Some CM401 students score 120-130 on AMC10 after completing the class.
Yes. If the student qualifies for AIME, he/she should take CM501.
No, this class will not be easy for you. In this class, we cover techniques used to solve medium to hard AMC10/12 problems and medium-level AIME questions (5-8).