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Summer Class Announcement (Open Enrollment)
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By the time summer rolls around, most families are trying to balance many competing goals. You want your child to have fun during the summer while staying engaged with math, so they don’t forget what they have learned. That’s exactly what guided the design of our summer math classes this year. We have options that offer structure without rigidity and consistent support, built to fit real summer schedules. Summer Competition Math (Grades 1–8) Our summer competition math classes are now open for enrollment. These classes focus on problem-solving, strategy, and explaining mathematical thinking, all in ways that feel engaging and fun for students. This extends their learning beyond the typical in school or homeschool curriculum. How it works:
This format gives families flexibility week to week while still providing steady, meaningful math practice. 👉 VIEW SUMMER COMPETITION MATH CLASSES Summer Abacus Classes (Younger Students) We’re also offering fun abacus classes in the same flexible, once-a-week format for younger students who are building number-sense and mental-math foundations. This sets the foundation for strong mathematical thinking through visual and hands-on activities. How it works:
👉 VIEW SUMMER ABACUS CLASSES Get Ahead / Catch Up Classes (Interest-Based) We’re still shaping plans for get-ahead / catch-up (Singapore math-style) classes and using family feedback to guide those decisions. If those classes would be helpful for your child this summer, we’d love to hear from you as we finalize formats and schedules. 👉 SHARE INTEREST IN GET AHEAD / CATCH UP CLASSES — The Math Gift Team |
Ingrid | Tampa Bay Test Prep
Helping students make sense of math, find joy, improve, and accelerate through our 1:1 lessons, classes, and curriculum.
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