Mathnasium of Center City’s Advanced Math Instruction Program

Oct 11, 2024 | Center City


At Mathnasium, we’re passionate about nurturing gifted and advanced math students to reach their fullest potential. Our math enrichment curriculum is designed to broaden and deepen students' math concepts and skills, helping them stay ahead and excel in new challenges—whether it’s in school or in math competitions.

If your child is doing well in math and eager for greater challenges, we have a personalized curriculum that’s a perfect fit. Our expert instructors are highly trained not only in advanced math but also in creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment. We work with students from elementary through high school, as well as those who are homeschooled, to cultivate a love for math and a desire to explore its many facets.

Mathnasium’s unique assessment process allows us to understand your child’s current math abilities thoroughly. From there, we build customized learning plans that focus on enhancing their strengths, avoiding concepts they have already mastered, and developing new skills to keep them engaged and challenged.

We invite you to schedule a math skills assessment with us and discover how Mathnasium’s enrichment program can help your child excel and deepen their love for math. Together, let’s broaden their math horizons and support their journey toward becoming confident, natural mathematical thinkers.

To get started, schedule a math skills assessment.


Here’s a list of prominent math competitions in the U.S. for students from kindergarten through 12th grade:

Elementary School (K-5)

  1. Math Kangaroo (Grades 1-12): An international competition that fosters problem-solving and logical thinking.
  2. Continental Mathematics League (CML) (Grades 2-8): Offers several rounds of multiple-choice questions to develop reasoning skills.
  3. Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) (Grades 2-8): Challenges students with a range of math problems to boost problem-solving skills.
  4. Perennial Math (Grades 3-8): Includes both individual and team-based online contests.
  5. MOEMS (Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools) (Grades 4-6): Focuses on creative problem-solving and math Olympiad-style questions.

Middle School (6-8)

  1. MathCounts (Grades 6-8): A widely recognized competition that includes school, chapter, state, and national levels.
  2. American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 8) (Grades 8 and below): Prepares students for higher-level problem-solving and math contests.
  3. Math League (Grades 4-12): Offers competitions at various grade levels, with problems designed to challenge students.
  4. Pentathlon Institute Mathematics Competition (Grades K-9): Combines math and strategic games to develop thinking skills.
  5. Purple Comet! Math Meet (Grades 6-12): A team-based, online international competition.

High School (9-12)

  1. American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12) (Grades 10-12): Prepares students for prestigious competitions like the AIME and USA Mathematical Olympiad.
  2. American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) (Top AMC scorers): An invitation-only competition leading to the USA Math Olympiad.
  3. USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) (Top AIME scorers): The pinnacle of high school math competitions in the U.S.
  4. American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) (Grades 9-12): A national competition for high school students, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving.
  5. Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT) (Grades 9-12): A prestigious competition featuring both individual and team rounds.
  6. Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC) (Grades 9-12): A high-level competition with individual and team events, covering a range of math topics.
  7. Math Prize for Girls (Grades 9-12): Aimed at young women excelling in math, with a focus on promoting gender diversity in STEM.

These competitions provide an excellent platform for students of all levels to develop their math skills, explore their interests, and experience the excitement of competitive math.


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