ClassMath Lab: math by grade
- What your child learns
- Your child learns Korean school concepts for their grade, then uses English math terms to solve word problems on the same concepts.
Math
Your child solves English-language problems on the math concepts they learned in Korean school and practices explaining why each solution works.
Grades 1–6 cover operations, fractions, and ratios; grades 7–9 cover equations, functions, and geometry; grades 10–11 cover the Korean high school courses Common Math, Algebra, and Calculus. At every level, your child works with English math terms and word problems too.
Math classes at a glance
Math classes to choose from
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What your child learns in each grade
Your child's starting level depends less on grade than on what they're covering at school, the courses they've finished, and a diagnostic assessment.
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GradeK–G1
- What students learn
- Children learn numbers, shapes, and patterns with manipulatives and pictures, and learn the math terms in English too.
- Grade page
- See K–G1 Math Lab
GradeG1–2
- What students learn
- Students practice basic operations, get a feel for shapes, and learn to find patterns, plus the math terms in English.
- Grade page
- See G1–2 Math Lab
GradeG3–4
- What students learn
- Students learn fractions, decimals, and basic shapes, then solve easy English word problems on the same concepts.
- Grade page
- See G3–4 Math Lab
GradeG5–6
- What students learn
- Students learn ratios and proportions, basic equations, and solid figures, and solve Pre-Algebra word problems in English.
- Grade page
- See G5–6 Math Lab
GradeG7–8
- What students learn
- Students learn integers and rational numbers, linear equations and functions, and basic geometry alongside Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and KS3 math.
- Grade page
- See G7–8 Math Lab
GradeG9
- What students learn
- Students learn quadratic equations and functions, trigonometric ratios, and basic statistics alongside Algebra 2, Geometry, GCSE, and IB MYP.
- Grade page
- See G9 Math Lab
GradeG10–11
- What students learn
- Students take Common Math 1 and 2, Algebra, and Calculus alongside Pre-Calculus and beyond, A Level, and BP Math AA/AI.
- Grade page
- See G10–11 Math Lab
Challenge problems after finishing grade-level work
G1–4: Fast calculation, reasoning, and competition problems
Students solve SCAT-style fast calculation and reasoning problems and competition problems such as Math Kangaroo.
G5–6: Multi-step reasoning
Students solve reasoning problems that take several steps, plus pattern problems.
G7–9: Proof-style problems, AMC, and IGCSE
Students in grades 7–8 solve proof-style problems and AMC 8 and 10. Grade 9 students solve AMC 10 and IGCSE sample problems.
G10–11: Problem sets by exam format
Students work through functions, calculus, vectors, and statistics by exam format: short answer, written response, proof, and graph analysis.
Learning steps and assessments
From Korean school concepts to English problems, step by step
Steps your child already understands get a quick check, and lessons start at the step they need.
At this step, your child
- StepReview Korean school concepts and key problem types
- At this step, your child
- Works through the concepts and key problem types from Korean school again.
- StepLearn English math terms
- At this step, your child
- Learns the English math terms for the same concepts.
- StepSolve English word problems
- At this step, your child
- Finds the conditions in English word problems and sets up equations.
- StepWrite out the reasoning: PEE and PEEL
- At this step, your child
- Writes their reasoning as a PEE answer (Point–Evidence–Explanation). In PEEL, they add a Link sentence.
- StepApply it to AP, IB, A Level, and competition problems
- At this step, your child
- Uses the same concept to solve AP, IB, A Level, and competition problems.
Korean school concepts
- Linear and quadratic functions
- Drawing graphs
- What a function's equation means
English terms and AP, IB, and A Level notation
- Function, Independent Variable, Dependent Variable
- Slope, Intercept
- Function notation f(x), Domain, Range, Graph Transformation
- Exponential Function, Logarithmic Function, Trigonometric Function
How your child learns one unit, step by step
Students do extra problems on the types where they get stuck.
- Step: Concept check
At this step, your child: Goes over the last assignment and problems they got wrong, then checks key concepts with questions and a quiz.
- Step: Core problem types
At this step, your child: Applies the concept to representative examples.
- Step: Applications
At this step, your child: Uses the same concept on problems with changed conditions.
- Step: Advanced problems
At this step, your child: Solves challenge and proof problems at their level.
- Step: Final check
At this step, your child: Finishes the unit with a quiz that shows whether they understood it.
Quiz results and what your child is covering at school decide how much of the next class goes to review and how much to challenge problems.
Redoing problems they got wrong
- Solve the problems they need from the problem bankProblem Bank
- Find the problem types they often get wrong, and whyError Analysis
- Fix their concept notes and solve againRe-Practice
- Solve without help and explain the solutionMastery Check
After getting the right answer, your child explains the solution and proves it
- Step: Answer: Find the answer
At this step, your child: Reads the conditions, sets up an equation, and solves it.
- Step: Reason: Explain why they chose that method
At this step, your child: Answers in their own words when the instructor asks, "Why did you pick this method?"
- Step: Justify: Write the reason behind each step
At this step, your child: Answers "Why does this equation hold?" and writes the reason for each step.
- Step: Prove: Write the whole solution as a complete proof
At this step, your child: Writes the proof from start to finish in logical order.
Filling concept gaps at your child's level
What students learn
- AreaK–G1 and G1–6 math
- What students learn
- Students learn number sense and operations, fractions and decimals, ratios and measurement, shapes, and reading data, working on the problem types that come up most often.
- AreaPre-Algebra, KS3, algebra, geometry
- What students learn
- Students learn numbers and proportion, equations and functions, and shapes, derive formulas themselves, then solve basic, applied, and challenge problems.
- AreaSchool math and test prep
- What students learn
- Students work on school concepts alongside practice test problems, and redo the problem types they got wrong after hearing the explanation.
Each child gets the mix of Main (core lessons), Gap-Repair (filling concept gaps), and Challenge (harder problems) that fits them.
Textbooks and assessments
We choose textbooks based on your child's current level and goals.
Details
- ItemTextbooks
- Details
- Students use Math Fundamentals, CGP, AoPS, Pre-Algebra textbooks, and math dictionaries.
- ItemNotes on concepts and mistakes
- Details
- Students record concepts, terms, and formulas along with their work, scores, and corrections, and keep it all in their own portfolio.
- ItemAssessments
- Details
- A quiz every class and an end-of-month assessment show whether your child understood each unit. See how parents get progress updates
Sample textbooks used in class
AoPS (The Art of Problem Solving) textbooks come one per topic, such as Pre-Algebra, counting and probability, and algebra. Students use them in advanced classes and competition prep.
Math classes by curriculum and goal
Math course order in each curriculum
US (AP), UK (A Level), IB, and Korean schools each teach math courses in a different order.
- Curriculum: AP
Course orderPre-Algebra → Algebra 1/2 → Geometry → Pre-Calculus → AP Calculus AB/BC·
AP Statistics Tests and topics studied alongsideSAT/ACT Math, AMC, MathCounts, AIME
- Curriculum: A Level
Course orderKS3/IGCSE (Year 7–9) → GCSE/IGCSE → AS/A Level Mathematics & Further Mathematics
Tests and topics studied alongsideAlgebraic manipulation, proof, functions, calculus, mechanics, statistics
- Curriculum: IB
Course orderMYP Math Grade 6–10 → DP Mathematics AA/AI SL/HL
Tests and topics studied alongsideIdeas for the Internal Assessment (IA) and the math modeling that investigation projects call for
- Curriculum: Korean math
Course orderSchool exams and written-answer problems in elementary, middle, and high school → CSAT (Korea's college entrance exam) and school-exam problems with written logical solutions
Tests and topics studied alongsideSchool exam and CSAT problems, from basic to advanced
Elite Math: Advanced English Word Problems and Mathematical Reasoning
From students who get stuck on English word problems to students preparing for competitions, Elite Math goes deep on reading word problems and building mathematical arguments.
- Level: Foundation
What it covers: Pre-Algebra
- Level: Core
What it covers: Algebra I/II, Geometry
- Level: Elite
What it covers: Pre-Calculus, Calculus
- Level: Competition
What it covers: AMC 8/10/12, UKMT, Math Kangaroo
Math Language Comprehension: Turning English text into equations
Students find the hidden conditions and variables in long English passages and turn them into equations.
Advanced Logical Reasoning: Proving why a solution works
Students work out why a formula holds and prove their solution out loud in English (Oral Proof).
Strategic Thinking: Solving a problem more than one way
Students solve unfamiliar problems several ways, then choose the most efficient solution themselves.
International math classes by goal
What your child learns and which textbooks they use depend on the goal: school grades, math competitions, or a gifted math camp.
| Goal | What your child learns and works on | Textbooks and materials |
|---|---|---|
| School grades | Mastering school courses and working ahead, English Word Problems, SSAT/SAT Math | AoPS, Math Fundamentals, MathCounts, Beast Academy, our own materials, and school textbooks |
| Math competitions | AMC and UKMT prep, proofs, advanced topics, problem-solving strategies, timed mock tests | Math Competitions, Mastering AMC, past papers, and our own materials |
| Gifted math camp prep | Proof Writing, written corrections on math solution essays, a portfolio | How to Solve It, The Art and Craft of Problem Solving, Mathematical Circles, A Mathematician’s Lament |
- GoalSchool grades
- What your child learns and works on
- Mastering school courses and working ahead, English Word Problems, SSAT/SAT Math
- Textbooks and materials
- AoPS, Math Fundamentals, MathCounts, Beast Academy, our own materials, and school textbooks
- GoalMath competitions
- What your child learns and works on
- AMC and UKMT prep, proofs, advanced topics, problem-solving strategies, timed mock tests
- Textbooks and materials
- Math Competitions, Mastering AMC, past papers, and our own materials
- GoalGifted math camp prep
- What your child learns and works on
- Proof Writing, written corrections on math solution essays, a portfolio
- Textbooks and materials
- How to Solve It, The Art and Craft of Problem Solving, Mathematical Circles, A Mathematician’s Lament
Students learn the theory and proofs first, then solve problem sets.
Steps in gifted math camp prep
- Learn the logic and reasoning a solution calls for
- Solve timed competition problems
- Write proofs and math solution essaysProof Writing
- Write a personal statement for applicationsPersonal Statement
- Do independent research through a math journal or project
Your child can take only the steps they need, based on their goal and how ready they are.
Math classes for international and Korean school students
International school students prepare for their school classes and tests. Korean school students prepare for school exams and the CSAT.
International schools
- Prepare for school lessons, quizzes, and assignments, and get written corrections on school test answers
- Take MAP and SAT/ACT Math mock tests to find weak spots and study them again
Korean schools (school exams and CSAT)
- Study the next concepts and advanced theory ahead of school
- Relearn weak units from the basics
- Focus on calculation and geometry problems
- Solve the key problems in each unit of one book several times
- Practice explaining solutions in writing
- Think through unfamiliar advanced problems for a long time before reading the answer key
Math Lab by school level
Explore Math Lab by school level
GradeG1–6
- What students learn
- Korean school concepts, practiced again with English math terms and word problems
- Go to
- See G1–6 Math Lab
GradeG7–9
- What students learn
- Algebra, geometry, and functions, plus writing out the reasoning
- Go to
- See G7–9 Math Lab
GradeG10–12
- What students learn
- Common Math, Algebra, and Calculus, plus AP, IB, and A Level math
- Go to
- See G10–12 Math Lab
Enrollment
What we'll go over in consultation
| What to settle | Details |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment and starting unit | How the diagnostic assessment works, which concepts your child should know first, and the unit to start with |
| Homework and next steps | How much homework there is and what it takes to move to the next level |